Inside Sources

Dive into Friday’s news with Boyd Matheson. Jonah Goldberg unpacks the current college protests going on and how we cannot romanticize those who crossed a line by comparing them to past protests through history. Learn more about having a successful mindset in the workplace and in your personal life with Chester Elton. A new analysis is discussed with Kaleigh Rogers about the different groups within the House. Trent Savage shares how to become a top 5 workplace and its importance for the company’s success and More!

Boyd rehashes freedom of speech’s role in campus protests and how we can make sure we do it the right way. It is all about how, when, and where you utilize your first amendment rights.We need to grasp what freedom of speech actually is, otherwise it will cause disarray. We need to empower people to enact these rights and embrace the consequences for those actions. Boyd quotes Norman Rockwell and how the principles Rockwell highlights can propel us forward.

Businesses’ always have goals to be at the top of their sector, and Mountain America Credit Union has done that. The company was recently recognized by USA Today as one of the top five best places to work. Trent Savage from Mountain America Credit Union joins the show to talk about the business’s culture and success. He discusses how to become a top 5 workplace, and why it matters so much.

If you ask, many Americans are more concerned about the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence technology than excited about it. The advertised benefits of A.I. tech seems far in the future, and beyond language learning models like ChatGPT, it's hard to see how this technology can actually benefit people in their daily lives. But AI can make a real world positive impact today, not tomorrow. Josh Tyrangiel from The Washington Post joins the show to talk about an instance where AI helped in higher education to protect those most vulnerable to dropping out of college.

The right to peaceably assemble is enshrined in the 1st amendment of our Constitution. A free society is dependent on the right of people to gather and say things that the government does not like or agree with. However, protests can also become exercises in intimidation and become lost to mob mentality very quickly. Jonah Goldberg from the Dispatch joins Boyd to talk about how every side in our current protest debate is highlighting what they want to see. Let's pull back from the headlines and social media chatter, towards a more nuanced conversation.

Chester Elton from The Culture Works shares that by bridging the gap between different mindsets and how they can create better, more successful business places. Boyd and Chester look at what is happening inside the workplace and in society when it comes to people’s psychology surrounding gratitude, anxiety, and having an all-in mentality in all you do. By focusing on these things, businesses can succeed and people can flourish.

The argument over the legality of the protests sweeping college campuses across the nation is only getting louder. Where does free speech start and end in private institutions? Does offense matter in the face of the first amendment? J.D. Tuccille from Reason joins to talk about getting back to the basics of free speech. Campuses need to make clear their expectations of free speech to prevent confusion later on. Protecting rights for everyone across the board is essential for free speech to be in full effect throughout the nation.

You think you know Congress, but do you really? A new analysis done by FiveThirtyEight reveals the 8 types of Democrats and Republicans in the House that are controlling legislation behind the scenes. Kaleigh Rogers from FiveThirtyEight who supervised the projects shares how from the far-leaning fringes to the pragmatic moderates, these "quiet caucuses” wield the real power and show what is going on at Capital Hill. Learning more about them and their characteristics can help us understand voting patterns and different agendas going on behind closed doors.

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Boyd finishes the show by talking with Khesrow Semnani. They talk about the powerofkind.org and how it is making a big difference through one kind act a day. Everyone in society can be a part of this movement. Together we can bring out the best in everyone and experience dynamic conversations. One kind act a day can inspire this nation to greatness.

It's no secret that this year's presidential candidates are not crowd favorites. Both are only truly popular with small slivers of voters on largely uninhabited points on the political spectrum. More independents are coming out of the woodwork than ever, their numbers are only made more impressive by Republicans and Democrats fleeing their own parties. Jared Alper from Good Party talks about how this will change the political landscape and if the candidates have a chance to win them back?

Amanda Su and others from The New York Times sat down with twelve members of Congress who are not running for re-election this year. They gave each person an exit interview and asked them all the same questions to get their honest thoughts about the state of Congress, and their time in it. From what they said, Amanda and Boyd explore details about the wellness of Congress and where things are heading.

The game of political fundraising has been changed, and it's being driven by the clicks of online donors across America. Candidates are tapping into online donations that's rewriting the rules of campaign strategy. How is this shaping the election landscape? Jessica Piper from POLITICO joins Boyd to take a deep dive into the world of online political money.

You wouldn't believe what a middle school in Connecticut did to combat cell phone distractions that are throwing classrooms into disarray all across America. In a bold move, Illing Middle School banned cell phones entirely during the school day, causing uproar in parents and students initially. Joanna Slater from the Washington Post paints a picture of the digital power struggle in schools. The benefits to the student body are profound and should cause us to question if banning cell phones in schools is a necessary step to preserving the precious learning environment.

Many people have heard about the brand "IT Cosmetics" but they do not know the woman behind the curtain - Jamie Kern Lima. As a first-generation college student, Jamie has persevered in the entrepreneurship world and will share her thoughts with this year's Utah Valley University's graduating class. As this year's commencement speaker, Jamie will share an inspiring message about not letting “no” lead to giving up. Rather let every “no” motivate you to new heights.

College commencement ceremonies are happening tonight at universities across Utah. After the last few weeks of protests, riots, occupation and division, it's time to find a way across divides and come together. Eboo Patel from Interfaith America joins Boyd to discuss the “Potluck Democracy” and the deep essence of democracy and divinity.

Dive into Wednesday’s news with Boyd today. Learn more about why college students are protesting around the U.S. with Jennifer Graham. Jacob Mchangama debunks the push for European-style speech regulations because of concerns of First Amendment rights. Paul Lambert provides a solution to gain confidence in our university systems through having greater diversity among religious perspectives. Explore the new FEC rule about election campaign finances and the strategic implications from it and More!

Boyd finishes up by talking about how faith should play a bigger role in DEI initiatives. The rise in antisemitism alludes to the fact we are not having the right conversations about faith. Faith is a powerful thing that can give businesses’ a better foothold in reaching their goals. SalesForce is one example of many who have made an effort in creating more diversity in global religious perspectives. With more faith, we can foster the society that we envision. We all need to remain radically curious and engage in core conversations that really matter.

The bitter divisions plaguing American politics is being met with a forceful response by the middle. Politicians on both sides are fed up with the polarization and are coming together on various subjects. Alexander Bolton from the Hill talks with Boyd about how drawing a line against the fringe voices brings concerns whether this could fuel further polarization and persecution narratives. Others say this is a healthy confirmation of democratic norms. So how is this newfound alliance going to change Capital Hill?

The economy has been a sore subject for economists and working class people alike for the last few years, but is a return to American foundations about to turn inflation around? Luke Pardue from Aspen Economic Strategy Group shares an interesting new report that says productivity in the U.S.is on the rise. This increase is largely due to a boom in entrepreneurship and small businesses.Despite all the hype around AI, small business and entrepreneurship are leading us to a brighter economic future.