Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks with fellow Republican...
Simone Seikaly

From division to unity: The election of the new House speaker

Utah Rep. John Curtis describes what happened behind the scenes ahead of Rep. Johnson's House Speaker vote.
6 months ago
a sign welcomes president biden while he was in israel...
Mariah Maynes

Behind the scenes of Biden’s visit to Israel

Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times accompanied President Biden on his recent trip to war-torn Israel. He shared a behind-the-scenes look with KSL NewsRadio's Inside Sources. 
6 months ago
Nuclear reactors and cooling towers of the four units of Plant Vogtle, a nuclear plant near Waynesb...
Kristine Weller

If nuclear energy is so great, why aren’t we using it?

Nuclear energy has been dismissed when looking for cleaner and greener energy sources. But, it's the path to a clean future.
6 months ago
Reading skill and comprehension is down and illiteracy is up in the United States and across the wo...
Devin Oldroyd

Teaching kids to read shouldn’t be a partisan issue, former teacher says

Reading skill and comprehension is down and illiteracy is up in the United States and across the world. Part of the problem is that teaching kids to read has become a partisan issue.
6 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris and Former Vice President Mike Pence picked sides during the 2020 vice...
Mariah Maynes

Sides are for partisans, positions are for citizens, expert says

Thinking in terms of position instead of choosing a side can lead to a shift in mindset when considering important issues, according to William Deresiewicz, an author, critic, and essayist. 
6 months ago
A Palestinian inspects the rubble of a high rise building destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza C...
Devin Oldroyd

Beyond politics and toward hope after Hamas attack on Israel

Many communities are feeling the impact of the Hamas attack on Israel. Beyond the politics, many people are left mourning the loss & tragedy.
6 months ago
Sharon McMahon America's Government Teacher...
Devin Oldroyd

Becoming civic-minded with “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon

Known as "America’s Government Teacher," Sharon McMahon has made it her mission to fight misinformation by sharing facts.
7 months ago
Paul Ryan, a former U.S. House speaker and the 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate, speaks ...
Derrick Jones

Paul Ryan’s take on American institutional challenges

Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke with students at Utah Valley University about moral relativism and other challenges
7 months ago
Braver Angels is an organization working to address political division. Two individuals with Braver...
Devin Oldroyd

Braver Angels: Creating better conversations to combat polarization

Braver Angels is an organization working to address political division. Two individuals with Braver angels explain how it does this.
7 months ago
President Russell M. Nelson...
Boyd Matheson

The Quest for Peace: The difference between peacemaking and peacekeeping

With derisive rhetoric dominating the debate, it seems that the pathway to peace has been blocked, broken, or completely erased.
7 months ago
FILE - The U.S. Capitol Building looms behind flags on the National Mall in Washington Nov. 7, 2022...
Mark Jones

Hope fading as government shutdown deadline approaches

A last-second continuing resolution failed Friday in the U.S House of Representatives. The bill would have given lawmakers an extra 30 days to avoid a government shutdown.
7 months ago
Attendees gather for the eighth annual Silicon Slopes Summit at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City....
Mariah Maynes

Open-source software as community builder

Open-source software puts control in the user's hands. One expert explained the benefits to Inside Sources.
7 months ago
Utahns responded to a survey that will help state and local decision-making guide Utah's developmen...
Mark Jones

Utah’s citizen legislature is an advantage, not a burden

A citizen legislature, claims Sen. Lincoln Fillmore of South Jordan, assures more contact with constituents.
7 months ago
FILE - The White House, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)Cred...
Mariah Maynes

Gen Z does not trust institutions, poll finds

A Gallup poll revealed that Gen Zers lack trust in institutions. One expert explains how leadership can regain it.
7 months ago
Image of former President Donald Trump walking to speak with reporters before departure from Hartsf...
Mark Jones

Breaking down President Trump’s decision to skip second GOP debate

Former President Donald Trump will skip next week's GOP presidential debate in California. Instead, he plans to visit Michigan and visit with workers there.
7 months ago
UAW strike...
Devin Oldroyd

How does the UAW strike affect auto industry and President Biden?

As the UAW strike continues, Seth Harris, who served as President Biden's top labor policy advisor, tells KSL NewsRadio what he knows.
7 months ago
The What Works Caucus, a new initiative aiming to increase accountability and government effectiven...
Derrick Jones

What Works Caucus: improving government effectiveness

Two members of Congress are working on the What Works Caucus, an initiative that focuses on improving government effectiveness.
7 months ago
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney shakes hands with ROTC students at the Sutherland Institute's 2023 Congressio...
Boyd Matheson

Matheson: What Mitt Romney got right and most in power miss

Mitt Romney choosing not to seek reelection is a great lesson in the fallacy of the irreplaceable. Here's what we can learn.
7 months ago
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, speaks during the Utah Republican Party Organizing Convention at Utah Valley...
Mark Jones

Lee says reforming Antiquities Act will end uncertainty around national monuments

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, shares with KSL NewsRadio a piece of legislation that would reform the Antiquities Act that would help solve uncertainties around national monuments.
7 months ago
FILE - The Supreme Court in Washington is seen at sunset on Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Apple...
Devin Oldroyd

Before you attack the Supreme Court, understand its role

The Supreme Court has faced more and more criticism over recent years. Public trust in the court is the lowest it's been in generations.
7 months ago
Congressman Chris Stewart named chairman of the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association...
Sam Herrera

Rep. Chris Stewart’s final farewell to Congress

His resignation takes effect on Friday, ending a decade of serving in the U.S. House.
7 months ago
A child completes a worksheet. (Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)...
Mariah Maynes

What does abolishing the U.S. Dept. of Education mean? Expert weighs in

One expert said that candidates need to focus more on finding solutions for education than simply abolishing the Department of Education.
7 months ago
american flag on pentagon building...
Mark Jones

The story behind the 9/11 National Day of Service

The 9/11 National Day of Service continues to grow, according to co-founder David Paine. And it's expected to be even bigger in 2023.
7 months ago
a person puts a coin into a piggy bank...
Devin Oldroyd

Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on inflation and the Fed’s job

Everything seems to be more expensive and more inflation numbers seem to come out every day. However, for the Fed, it's all about data.
7 months ago