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Rabbi Carrie Vogel talks with Boyd about finding greater nuance in our own thinking about the world and on our college campuses. Boyd delievers the message, "enough is enough", when it comes to the childish behavior we're seeing in Congress. Ganel-Lyn Condie talks about monitering our mental health, and being intentional about what we put into our minds.

Boyd takes us through a speech delivered by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, delivered during a economic crisis in Britain in 1979. There are echoes in that time that we can reflect on, and decide what kind of society we want to live in.

Utah is continuing to lead in national discussions, and yesterday Utah's business community at Silicon Slopes held a mental health town hall. Trying to collaborate and come up with better solutions to help in our nation's crisis of mental health, many great speakers and leaders attended the event. One of the speakers is a friend of this show. Ganel-Lyn Condie is a popular motivational speaker and best-selling author, and talks with Boyd about this event at Silicon Slopes, and ways we can all work towards better mental health.

Welcome to an Inside Look at Presidential Politics here on Inside Sources. In the midst of the noise and political chaos leading up to this election, we want to take time and provide some clarity, tune out some of the noise and give an update to what you should be keeping your eye on as the election in November marches closer...

In a prime example of the bad behavior that is overtaking Congress these days, a verbal fight broke out during a House Oversight Committee hearing yesterday between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Boyd talks about what happened and digs a little deeper into how this gets fixed, and how Congress can get back to being a dignified and productive body.

The Senate is headed towards a budget battle along partisan lines, as parity spending is going to become a big issue on Capitol Hill. Senate Democrats want an equal increase in spending between defense and non-defense spending. But Republicans aren't going to take that deal without a fight. Alexander Bolton is a senior staff writer at The Hill and joins Boyd to talk about the coming budget fight.

All parents hope to shield kids from exposure to pornography, online or otherwise. Families have adapted 'best practices' to keep their kids safe from the disturbing and offensive nature of pornographic media. But the methods to do this are out of date in our rapidly changing digital landscape. Gail Dines is the founder & president of Culture Reframed, providing tools to help parents raise strong, resilient kids free from the debilitating influence of online pornography.

As we have followed the campus protests over America's role in Israel's war against Hamas, it has called into question the way we conduct educational debate and thinking in our country. Perhaps we as a country have become too focused on grade-based education, which depends on getting the "right" answer. While in subjects like math, this is essential for proficiency, we seem to lack the ability to live in the nuance of discussion, and are chasing the one, certain, answer. Rabbi Carrie Vogel is the director for undergraduate initiatives for the American Jewish University, and joins Boyd to talk about the nuance missing from our national discussions.

Boyd finishes the day by reminiscing about his conversation with Samuel Abrams about college protests and its portrayal on social media. There was so much instant certainty when the protests first started but now we have some data about what is really happening and being said - and that is not always the same story as the headlines. Young voters have been made out to be this mystical, saving grace of society but they are just normal people worried about the same things as the rest of society. Sometimes our desires to label and put each other in a box does not create a flourishing community. You need to step back, ask better questions, and listen to find even better solutions.

The heated debates surrounding campus protests have captivated the nation's attention. While images of disruptive demonstrations flood social media, recent polls offer a more nuanced perspective on where students and the broader public stand. As university leaders grapple with balancing free speech and campus safety, they must navigate a complex landscape shaped by diverse viewpoints and societal undercurrents. The middle majority needs to speak up and demand better than what the extremist views are saying. Samuel Abrams from Sarah Lawrence College joins the show.

As the 2024 presidential election cycle heats up, a critical demographic has emerged as a pivotal force – young American voters. While often portrayed as ardent progressives, a new poll offers a nuanced perspective, revealing that this group is a whole lot like the rest of America when it comes to what they care about. Christian Paz expounds on the research with Boyd on how age does not really affect what people care about. With their political allegiances up for grabs, understanding the complex tapestry of young voters' concerns will be crucial for campaigns seeking to capture this influential segment of the electorate.

At the heart of every family lies an often unsung hero - the kinkeeper. From coordinating gatherings to sharing family histories, kinkeepers are the glue that solidifies a sense of identity and belonging. Danielle Friedman highlights that as society gains a deeper appreciation for this vital role, predominantly shouldered by women, it becomes increasingly evident that recognizing and supporting kinkeepers is crucial for promoting strong, healthy family dynamics.

For parents, teachers, employers, and peers, trying to understand the rising younger generation is going to be more impactful than any piece of advice we can give them. Feeling seen and heard carries more weight than we sometimes believe. So it can be a worthwhile pursuit to follow the trends of communication between young people, and find out what it tells us about the culture. Adam Aleksic from the Washington Post joins the show.

We are 6 months away from the November election in 2024, which is the political equivalent of being years away from the election. A lot can happen, no one should feel certainty one way or another based on a poll or anything else this early in the race and this race is in some ways, uniquely tricky to try to predict, according to David Graham from the Atlantic. Boyd and David cover some of the big dynamics in play running up to this year's election, and elaborate on what to be paying close attention to, as well as what to tune out in what will surely be a very noisy political contest.

If you have become confused over exactly what the Biden administration's policy has become towards Israel and our military weapons shipments to the country, you're not alone. Adam Cancryn from POLITICO joins Boyd to discuss the confusing policy. Members of the President's own party are having a difficult time determining what exactly the policy is, and what it will become if a further invasion into the Gazan city of Rafah continues. How can the White House send a message of clarity instead of confusion?

Learn what is going on in the news with Boyd Matheson today. Scott Linicome joins the show to talk about what is needed to fix the inflation problem and what we can do today to jumpstart the process. The conversation about inflation is continued with Elaine Parker about how this impacts small businesses. Dig into the presidential campaign and the unexpected success RFK Jr. is seeing with Peder Shaefer and More!

Boyd talks about President Biden’s comments made when honoring the 202 fallen police officers in the line of duty this past year. It is important to come together, especially as a family, during times of grief. Police officers keep our communities safe and are the “steel spine” of America. We can remember the fallen heroes of our communities by replicating their mentality and stand strong in adversity. It is us still here that have work to do and follow in those honorable footsteps.

The political landscape is evolving, and the Republican Party finds itself at a crossroads. As former President Trump shifts his stance on the Affordable Care Act, a revealing survey suggests Republican voters' opinions might be changing too. Brigham Tomco from Deseret News highlights that the data points to conservatives wanting to maintain, and even expand, entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security. This sentiment contradicts traditional Republican principles and could signal a broader realignment within the party as it tries to balance the traditional political stances with the economic realities facing American families.

As inflation soars to historic levels, small businesses across America find themselves navigating uncharted economic waters. The relentless rise in consumer prices has put immense strain on job creation and economic growth. From skyrocketing costs for essential goods and services to dwindling consumer demand, small business owners are confronting unprecedented headwinds that threaten their survival. What can we do to protect the entrepreneurial spirit in America? Elaine Parker from the Job Creators Network Foundation converses with Boyd of what can be done.

Ever since the pandemic in 2020 and subsequent efforts to boost economic recovery, the world has experienced rates of inflation that we haven't seen in a long time, and it has affected household budgets across the country. This is particularly true when it comes to the grocery store. Scott Linicome from the Cato Institute shares ways to combat the inflation in our food prices, but emphasizes how it takes changing the common thinking and the ways things are done in Washington.