Inside Sources KSL Podcasts

Join Boyd Matheson in seeing past Wednesday's headlines. Sarah Isgur joins the show to shed light on the Supreme Court and its current makeup. See what is happening in Congress following President Biden’s executive order, according to Rep. John Curtis.Gain insight on RFK Jr. 's gaining popularity with David Drucker. John Dougal joins Boyd to talk about how ballots for Utah’s Congressional election have gone out and shares more about his platform and More!

Boyd walks listeners through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s D-Day address and how he led the country through prayer. In the prayer, Roosevelt urged American citizens to fight to end conquest and to keep praying with the long days ahead. We can follow suit and keep the light of America bright, just as it was 80 years ago in 1944 when Allied forces invaded Normandy to defeat the German army. 

As election ballots have gone out today, Utahns will have big decisions to make about who we want to lead, beyond just the choices for President. Congressional candidate for District 3, John Dougal, shares more about his platform and his “big ideas” for helping America. Boyd and John talk about what true leadership is like, especially when it comes to fiscal matters and John’s expertise with numbers, something that politicians can feel uncomfortable with. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s unconventional presidential campaign is shaking up the 2024 race with its passionate grassroots following and controversial stances. While critics dismiss Kennedy, his ability to draw diverse crowds across the country suggests he has tapped into a wellspring of discontent with the current political parties. As an heir to American political royalty, Kennedy commands attention - but it remains to be seen whether his campaign can truly upend the presidential contest. David Drucker from The Dispatch reports on how Kennedy is stirring the pot of national discourse and cannot be ignored.

In today's digital landscape, the rise of TikTok has sparked a whirlwind of concerns and debates around its potential impact on politics and public discourse. As millions of young Americans immerse themselves in the app, experts and policymakers alike are grappling with the app's ability to shape political views, fuel polarization, and spread misinformation. Others would say that Tik Tok’s also presents an intriguing new frontier for political engagement and civic participation among the youth. Christian Paz from Vox shares how TikTok will play a role in this upcoming election season? 

In a pivotal move, Harvard University is discontinuing its requirement for faculty candidates to submit diversity, inclusion, and belonging statements during the hiring process. While proponents argue these statements foster vital discussions around equity, critics contend they risk compelling adherence to specific viewpoints and stifling intellectual diversity. As an academia trendsetter, Harvard's reversal could be the catalyst to broader changes across academia regarding the delicate balance between promoting pluralism and safeguarding scholarly discourse. Emma Camp from Reason joins Boyd to discuss what is to come for the academia and political relationship.