Inside Sources KSL Podcasts

Guest hosts, Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan, fill in for Thursday’s headlines. Representatives Kera Birkeland and Jennifer Dailey-Provost share their views on the newest votes on the Utah floor concerning Title IX. A Utah scholarship is facing a lawsuit due to some saying it has constitutional incongruence and Christine Fairbanks and Bill Duncan share their take on the situation. Alex Iorg shares what the state of Utah’s position on medical cannabis and More! 

As summer temperatures soar to record-breaking heights across the United States, millions of Americans are feeling the heat both day and night. With nearly 70% of the population facing 90-degree temperatures or higher, staying cool has become a critical health concern, especially when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. From California to the East Coast, experts are offering timely advice on how to beat the heat and ensure restful slumber during these sweltering summer nights. Let's explore some practical tips for keeping cool and sleeping well, as we approach the official start of summer and head into even hotter times.

Six years ago Utah entered into the arena of medical cannabis use so patients who needed it could have access. But Utah’s regulation might be making it hard for some people to get their hands on it with all of the barriers in the way. As other states around Utah have made medical cannabis completely available for recreational purposes, Alex Iorg from WholesomeCo Cannabis answers the questions about where Utah stands with the controversial plant and what cannabis’ future looks like in the Beehive State.

In a groundbreaking move to empower families and enhance educational opportunities, Utah has created the Utah Fits All Scholarship program that offers financial aid to low-income families and aims to personalize education in ways that traditional public schooling may not always achieve. However, the program now faces a legal challenge that threatens to derail the program that says the scholarships are unconstitutional. What are the constitutional questions at play and the broader implications for educational choice in America? Christine Fairbank and Bill Duncan from Sutherland Institute join the show to answer the questions.

In a political landscape shaped by legal drama and economic uncertainty, recent polls reveal a tight race between former President Trump and President Biden in key battleground states. Despite Trump's historic conviction in New York, his support remains largely unchanged, with narrow leads in several crucial swing states. As both candidates navigate the complexities of their respective legal challenges, voters appear more focused on broader issues affecting their daily lives. This latest snapshot of the electoral map underscores the fluid nature of the 2024 presidential race, promising a closely watched and fiercely contested campaign season ahead.

It’s the end of June, which any Supreme Court observer knows is the time for decisions to start coming down. We have gotten some good ones this session so far and we are waiting on some huge cases. This session we’ve had abortion, again, we’ve had the power of agencies, gun rights, social media rights, and more. And we’ve had cases about the 2020 election. Some of the biggest ones we have not heard the final answer yet. Greg Skordas joins the show.