Inside Sources

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Ask the Attorney: Kevin O'Leary asks for dismissal of defamation lawsuit
• Visit from Chinese President Xi wraps up today
• Incoming Super El Niño sparks new political campaign
• Celebrating Dolly Parton Day in Utah with reading

Utah Valley University has released the results of an independent investigation into security on campus around the time Charlie Kirk was killed. It looked at ways the university police and Turning Point USA worked together to plan the event andidentified areas of improvement. In the end, the investigation found that no one at UVU "acted in bad faith or in willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others." The Inside Sources hosts share some of the findings and recommended action items.

Greg and Holly finish the week chatting about the big movie of the week with the hosts of the KSL Movie Show, Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth. They discuss Forgotten Island and answer the movie question of the week: What is your favorite Brad Pitt movie?

Are your internet passwords strong? Or are you still using something like "password" as your password? With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the continued pushing by bad actors around the world, more passwords are becoming easier to break. A new analysis of passwords commonly found in hacks and leaks shows some interesting patterns; KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt breaks it down with Greg and Holly.

Today is 9/25, now known as "9-to-5 Day" or Dolly Parton Day. One of the things Dolly was most well-known for -- besides her singing and acting -- was her love of reading and helping kids around the country get more opportunities to read. To celebrate her legacy today, organizations around Utah are celebrating reading and books in general. For more on this, Greg and Holly are joined by the CEO of Operation Literacy, Jennifer Jenkins.

Do any of these sayings look familiar? "I Like Ike," "It's the Economy, Stupid," "Yes we can," "Make America Great Again" and, of course, "Vote for Pedro." What do they all have in common? They're political campaign slogans. Well,here's a new one for you to try on for size: "Vote Super El Niño!" Ski Utah has launched a new pseudo-political campaign pushing for the Super El Niño to dump loads and loads of snow here in the state this winter.

Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up his U.S. visit this afternoon. He and President Trump are scheduled to tour the National Archives today before President Xi departs. Earlier this morning, they had tea together. But the President complains that not all news outlets covered the visit, including the media groups he barred from the White House. The visit as a whole has faced a lot of pushback from other lawmakers, so Greg and Holly discuss what the American people may get from this multi-day summit.

The man behind the Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County -- the project that spurred so much public pushback on data centers around the state -- now says the defamation lawsuit against him should be dismissed with prejudice (meaning it couldn't come back to court). Kevin O'Leary says no reasonable person who saw him make the claims on Fox News of Chinese spies would actually take them as factual reports. But the people who he spoke of see it differently, so they've filed this defamation suit against O'Leary over his allegations that they're being funded by the Chinese Communist Party. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the lawsuit and the motion to dismiss.

A wide majority of Utahns say they agree with comments made by President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at a Constitution Day event last week. Greg and Holly continued to be inspired by those remarks; they've spoken about them a few times now. Today, we're reading that nearly 9 in 10 Utahns agree with President Oaks' speech, especially his belief that a person's commitment to God requires treating other people fairly. The study was conducted by Y2 Analytics; founding partner Dr. Quinn Monson joins to explain the results.

• Members of the press face challenges getting into White House following ban from the President
• Senator Curtis shares more insights into calls for investigations into Biden, Trump family business dealings
• Utah County prosecutors take the death penalty off the table for Douglas Carter's retrial
• Utah parents face issues finding accessible afterschool child care
• President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House
• Diesel prices hit record highs in Utah, but why?
• Comments at U.N. by leaders of Iran, U.S. spark concerns over future peace talks
• Lord of the Rings mansion in Utah gets price cut

Fans of The Lord of the Rings have a great opportunity to live in a version of Middle Earth here in Utah. Well, that is if they're willing to spend $38 million for a massive mansion in Provo. But hey, it's already had a $5 million price cut, so it sounds like a steal!

Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, the Supreme Leader of Iran said his country's people had been the "victims of terrorism" by the United States. The day before, President Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran. Neither of these seems to instill some confidence that we're working towards a deal. For some perspective on how these comments from both sides could affect the potential peace talks, Inside Sources is joined by Professor Austin Knuppe, director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University.

If you drive a diesel-powered vehicle… ouch. Diesel prices around the country are hovering around their all-time highs right now, and it's even worse in Utah. The Trump administration has a proposal to lower diesel prices nationwide, but the Energy Secretary says it won't work. For more on the plan and why our gas and diesel prices remain so high here in Utah -- higher than the national average -- Jim and Greg speak with Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is now in Washington, D.C., for a multi-day round of talks with President Donald Trump. Tonight, the two will hold a large State Dinner to celebrate the partnership between the two countries. In fact, President Trump called their relationship a "truly great friendship." But not everyone's on board with the meetings and the warm welcome given to President Xi. The hosts discuss the talks between the two nations.

Utah's been experiencing a child care crisis -- it's not new, but it's gotten worse, with higher prices and few options for child care leading many families to wonder what to do. With schools back in session, it helps with a form of child care during the day. But most parents work several hours after school gets out, so it doesn't solve all the problems. Executive director of the Utah Afterschool Network, Ben Trentelman, joins the conversation.

In a pretty large development, Utah County prosecutors say they no longer intend to seek the death penalty in the murder case against Douglas Carter. Carter was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Eva Olesen back in 1985. Since then, his conviction has been overturned twice, most recently in 2022 due to police and prosecutor misconduct. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down what this development means.

Utah's Senator John Curtis is sharing more insights into his recent calls for congressional hearings on the Biden and Trump families' business dealings. Earlier this week, he said he's concerned about corruption and members of both families using their White House associations to make lots of money.  The Senator says he still hasn't heard from the White House about his calls, though several Republican lawmakers have voiced their opposition to his calls. On the other hand, Senator Curtis says he's gotten a lot of support from people on both sides of the aisle. Jim and Greg discuss the senator's calls for subpoenas.

Hurdles remained this morning for several reporters to get into the White House, despite a federal judge ruling overnight that the Trump Administration must allow CNN, MS NOW, and Politico onto the grounds. The judge issued a temporary stay for 14 days while the news outlets' lawsuit plays out. But when reporters, producers, and photographers showed up this morning to enter the White House, many of them were still not allowed in. During the course of our show, the Trump administration reversed course and allowed those journalists into the building.

A controversial proposal to expand housing options in Salt Lake City will move ahead to the city council, after the city planning commission gave it the green light last night. The proposal could make several changes to residential zones in the city and would allow landowners to build additional homes on their properties. For the latest on the plans and what happened with city leaders, KSL digital reporter Carter Williams joins Greg Skordas and guest host Jim Bennett. Earlier this month, we spoke with someone in support of the proposal; today, we speak with two people opposed to the plans: Peter Wetzel and Josh Stewart of Neighborhood Housing Alliance.

Topics we will include on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• • Chinese President Xi Jinping comes to the U.S. for a state visit
  • Utahns to hold vigil as search continues for victims of Nepal-Tibet flooding
  • Ask the Attorney: Former postal worker indictment for trashing Utah mail-in ballots
  • News outlets barred from White House get their day in court
  • COLD Podcast launches new season focused on the disappearance of Nancy Baird
  • Senate committee holds hearing on license plate readers commonly called "Flock cameras"
  • Inside Washington: Trump administration asks SCOTUS to weigh in on immigration issues
  • Utah man proposes cheaper ski tickets with creation of publicly-owned ski area
  • Chinese girl crushes world record for solving Rubik's Cube

Can you solve a Rubik's Cube? If so, how fast can you do it? A 6-year-old girl from China can now say she's the fastest in the world thanks to her lightning skills at solving a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube -- in about 4 seconds! Greg and Jim finish the show discussing this achievement and share some of Holly's fun facts and Greg's closing arguments in the process.

Ski and snowboard passes are expensive — just ask anyone who takes part in winter sports. What can be done to make prices more affordable? One Utah man suggests building more public ski areas, including one close to the Wasatch Front. Host Greg Skordas has years of experience skiing and being on ski patrols; he shares his thoughts on this unique idea.

The United States Supreme Court may have to address additional questions on immigration, despite an earlier case no longer appearing on its docket; that’s thanks to pushing from the Trump administration. For more on how we got to this point and the chances of the high court taking this case back on, Inside Sources is joined by SCOTUSblog managing editor Kelsey Dallas.

Earlier in the show, we talked about data centers and the continued public pushback on them. Another tech-related thing that's really made waves in the news -- and gotten a lot of similar pushback -- is license plate reader cameras. You probably know them as "Flock cameras,"  but there are a lot of different kinds of license plate readers. Either way, Congress has gotten interested in the security and safety of these cameras and a Senate committee is discussing them today.

The COLD podcast from KSL has dug deep into several cold cases here in Utah -- from Susan Powell to Joyce Yost to Sheree Warren. Today, fans of the podcast get to experience another investigation, Blamed on Bundy: The disappearance of Nancy Baird. For more on the story, why Ted Bundy was blamed, and where the investigation sits today, KSL Podcast executive producer and host of the COLD podcast Dave Cawley joins Greg and Jim in the studio.

The first two episodes of Blamed on Bundy: The disappearance of Nancy Baird are available now at thecoldpodcast.com or wherever you listen. New episodes drop weekly.

The news outlets barred by the Trump Administration from entering the White House will get their day in court today. President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, saying he didn't like their coverage. Overnight, the Department of Justice submitted a motion saying that the President should be allowed to make these decisions and should be allowed to take viewpoints into consideration. The news outlets say it's an attack on the First Amendment. And now, it'll be up to the courts to decide.

Around the time of the midterm elections back in June, we got word of a few hundred missing ballots in Utah County. That led the county clerk, Aaron Davidson, to start an investigation, trying to find out what happened to those mail-in ballots. Now, we have more information and a possible reason. Yesterday, the Department of Justice indicted a former postal worker, saying he threw away more than 300 mail-in ballots in Eagle Mountain. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the indictment and what it means.

Thousands of people are still missing this morning following the deadly, devastating floods that swept through Nepal and Tibet last month. While the searches continue and clean-up is underway, Utahns are coming together tonight for a candlelight vigil to honor those who have been lost and spread hope for those who still remain. For more on that, and an update on the search and recovery efforts still underway, the hosts speak with Utah Tibetan Association president and former Tibetan Parliament-in-exile member representing the North American Tibetan community, Pema Chagzoetsang.

The stage is set for some pretty intense discussions over the next few days as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits President Trump for a high-stakes state visit. Among the topics set to be discussed are AI and the war with Iran. During his visit to the United Nations yesterday, President Trump said it would be a great meeting and that he and President Xi have a great relationship. That closeness has members of Congress upset, including some Republicans.

Looking back on 2026, arguably the biggest story in Utah will be the pushback to data center expansions. From Box Elder County to Mona and down south to Iron County, communities across the state have been voicing a lot of concerns with these plans. And the data backs it up -- new polling just out from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics finds that a majority of Americans -- and even more so, Utahns -- don't want these data centers in their community. For more on that, Deseret News reporter Leah Bowers joins Inside Sources to explain.

• Spanish Fork city council approves code change that paves the way for data center construction
• Cache County community caught in the crossfire of police shooting; what recourse is there for the neighbors?
• It's finally the first day of fall! Let's talk about pumpkins and candy corn
• Six-week check-in for upcoming midterm elections
• Report: state of Utah could have done more to prevent deaths of three men with disabilities
• The House Call: Issues millennials face in buying homes
• Pres. Trump takes aim at Iran in UN speech; updates on the White House barring certain news outlets
• A Happy Family: How faith is passed down through families and how taking care of grandchildren can help older adults' minds
• I like 'em big… I like 'em chonky -- it’s Fat Bear Week!

Forget that springtime basketball bracket tradition -- Holly's favorite competition begins today. The hosts finish off the show discussing the chonky, chunky, curvaceous bears in Alaska that are stealing hearts across the globe.

What drives a person to continue in "the faith"? What really keeps a person believing in God or religion in general? New research says it all comes down to the family -- that's the central role in passing faith down to future generations. But we can get even more granular than that: fathers. Deseret News family reporter Lois Collins explains her latest article. The hosts then pivot to additional research showing that older adults who take care of grandchildren experience slower cognitive decline.

The economy and the future of the war with Iran were both on President Trump's mind this morning as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He hinted at a possible deal with the Middle East country, while also saying our economy is stronger than ever. Greg and Holly discuss some of the President's remarks before sharing their thoughts on the ongoing fight between the press and the White House.

More and more millennials in the state are becoming homeowners, but they're also finding themselves stuck in starter homes for a lot longer than previous generations. For this discussion, we're talking about the people born between 1980 and 1996. A new analysis of Census and labor data says there's been a sharp increase in millennial homeownership over the last 10 years or so, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Millennial homeowner and Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp gives his perspective on the situation.

A new report from the Disability Law Center (DLC) launches some pretty strong claims against the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, saying their lack of oversight and action played a role in the deaths of three men with disabilities earlier this year. Investigators say three men with disabilities were left alone in a running vehicle for hours last February, when their provider left them in his garage and went upstairs to eat and watch TV. While the legal process to determine fault plays out, DLC says the state should take a closer look at the alleged role it played in the tragedy.

There are just 42 days -- six weeks -- until the midterm elections. Already, some ballots for Utah voters are already on their way; a majority won't be sent out until the beginning of October. With the days counting down, Greg and Holly spend some time checking in on the election. What races are they watching? What ballot initiatives do voters need to know about? And where's all the money coming from for these races -- both locally and nationally? Political analyst and partner at Morgan & May Public Affairs, Taylor Morgan, joins to share his insights.

The rain this morning was the perfect introduction to fall; or, if you're more proper, autumn. For those of us who don't do well in the heat, fall is a welcome reprieve. On this first day of a new season, Holly and Greg talk about the pumpkin shortage here in Utah. Then they shift to something fun and controversial: candy corn. Yay or nay? Listen for their takes.

Over his 44 years working with the law, one of the things Greg's been privileged to do is help crime victims find support and healing. In fact, he serves on a judicial commission to address those kinds of things. But a recent KSL Investigation finds what could be a gap in victim care, and it's being brought to light due to a police shootout in Hyrum. More than a year later, people living in the neighborhood where the shooting took place are still dealing with property damage… and without much recourse. We get details on the investigation and Greg shares his thoughts.

After much debate, back-and-forth among the city council, and a lot of public feedback, it appears a plan to change city code in Spanish Fork -- which would allow a data center to be built -- will go ahead. The city council voted 3-2 last night to change part of city code dealing with data centers with onsite power generation facilities. But what does that mean? What happens next? And how do city leaders find balance between those vehemently opposed to data centers and those who welcome the opportunities? Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall explains the development.

Utah's own Senator Curtis is making national headlines today over his push for Congress to subpoena members of both the Trump and Biden families. The Senator says he's seriously concerned about corruption and misuse of presidential family relationships. What's notable is that Senator Curtis isn't just concerned about Donald Trump Jr. and the lavish wedding after-party gift from a Russian oligarch, but also about Hunter Biden and his business dealings with Ukraine and China. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux joins Inside Sources to break it all down.

• Tracking the aftermath of Friday's tornado in northern Utah
• Media outlets sue Trump Administration over decision to bar journalists from White House
• Kids and caffeine: Is there any acceptable amount?
• Ask the Attorney: Cedar City man sentenced for 1993 killing finally solved through DNA technology
• BYU-Colorado State University football game devolves into personal religious attacks
• International Day of Peace: How can we be peacemakers in our own lives
• Utah Firewatch: The effects of this year's fire season on Utah's recreation industry
• Should there be age limits for elected public officials?
• Another U.S. Supreme Court justice visits Utah
• 2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced

Yahtzee, Bingo, Polly Pocket, and Tickle Me Elmo -- all toys and games that at one time were incredibly popular. Now, they have the chance to live on forever. Those games -- along with many others -- are on the short list for the National Toy Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.

Another U.S. Supreme Court justice is in Utah today -- the second one in just a few weeks. That feels pretty different! But what makes today's visit even more unique is why it's happening. Justice Samuel Alito is in town today to celebrate the recent appointment of one of the new justices on the Utah Supreme Court, Justice Jay Jorgensen.

It's not a new conversation, and it tends to come up anytime there's an election looming: age limits for elected officials. The recent return to Congress by Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has refueled conversations about age limits. So how old is too old for public office? Does it even matter? Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen poses that question in a new piece; he joins us for a conversation.

We haven't talked much about the state's wildfires in several weeks, but that doesn't mean things are all quiet. In fact, some fires are still underway and some new ones sparked just this weekend. And between the ongoing fires and the more devastating fires from earlier this year, some of the recreation areas Utahns love to enjoy have seen damage. In this segment, Greg and Holly take a closer look at how the fires could affect Utah's recreation industry long into the future.

You've heard it said time and time again in pageants of all kinds: What matters to you most? Or, what do you wish for? And the answer is almost always "world peace." But is world peace actually attainable? Today is International Day of Peace, a day set aside to promote the idea of peace both on a large worldwide scale and in our own lives. Greg and Holly discuss personal peace before turning to Disagree Better CEO Marianne Viray to discuss peaceful political conversations.

Anytime there's a sports game, there's bound to be taunting -- it's just a thing that happens. But when those taunts and chants turn into personal attacks, that's not good. And that's what happened this weekend in a football game between BYU and Colorado State University. Parts of the crowd yelled expletives at the Cougars, a common derogatory phrase often directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

DNA technology is amazing -- it's helping solve decades-old crimes, including here in Utah. Today, a Cedar City man was sentenced to 5 years to life for killing Theresa Morlock in 1993. James Wallace Peterson III was charged earlier this year for murder and aggravated sexual assault. Investigators were able to track him down after all this time... thanks to DNA. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas talks about the advancements in DNA technology over his 44 years as a lawyer.

When you feel a little sluggish during the workday, what do you usually do? If you're like most people, you probably head for an energy drink, a cup of coffee, or a good ol' Diet Coke. But should your kids do the same thing when they're feeling sluggish? Medical research would suggest otherwise. With kids back in school and several stories in the news looking at children and caffeine, Inside Sources gets some expert advice from Dr. Richard Ferguson, an emergency room doctor and President of the Black Physicians of Utah.

Is it a fight over the First Amendment or simply what a President is allowed to do? That's the heart of the issue right now involving the White House and three news outlets that are now barred from entering the White House and taking part in the President's press conferences. This morning, the outlets say they will sue the federal government over the bar. One of the big reasons people are concerned isn't that the President kicked them out, but that he did it because he didn't like their coverage, referring to them as "fake news." Greg and Holly discuss how the First Amendment may play into this whole situation.

Friday afternoon was quite eventful here at KSL as the station worked tirelessly to get out the latest information on a tornado warning affecting parts of northern Utah. Our very own KSL weather team sprang into action and cut into scheduled programming to provide updates as the storm progressed. Shortly thereafter, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado did touch down. Over the weekend, KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson actually hiked up to see the damage himself. He joins Greg and Holly to explain what he saw and why weather folks were so excited about this storm.

Our lives have become so dependent on internet access that when we lose it, we often don't know what to do. That's been the ongoing situation in Eagle Mountain over the last several days, as much of the city has been without internet. The internet service provider "Direct Communications" says it appears a cyberattack was to blame. Beginning on Friday, the company says it started to experience unusually high internet traffic that's usually found in a specific kind of attack known as "distributed denial of service." But while the company works to get things back up and running, Eagle Mountain residents sit without answers or a timeline.

Greg and Holly finish off the week by chatting about the big movie of the week. They're joined by KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron, who give a little preview of this week's top movie: The Weight. They also discuss their answers to the big movie question of the week: What movie character death affected you the most?

Well, here's something for you… When the Godfather speaks, you listen. And when it's the Godfather of AI, you'd better pay attention! We found a rather interesting article that fits our ongoing AI conversations, and it involves the so-called Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton. He says the earlier warnings from researchers last week -- that A-I could take over within the decade -- are too long. Instead, he says rogue AI agents could take over the entire internet within the next six to 12 months. Yikes!

A new report from the Utah Women & Leadership Project highlights a declining trend in suicide around the state -- very good news after years of increasing rates. Jared Hawkins, assistant professor at Utah State University, licensed marriage and family therapist, and co-author of the report, joins Inside Sources to talk about the differences in trends depending on demographics, as well as what we can all do to help drive our suicide numbers even lower.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or finds yourself in a crisis, there is free, confidential support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All you have to do is call or text 988.

A few years ago... the state legislature passed a law banning certain foreign entities from owning land in Utah. That law meant that a Chinese-owned company was forced to sell the Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele County. Today, the campus is unveiling its new name and plan for the future. Greg and Holly talk a bit about the law and why it was such a big deal when it passed.

As we finish off the week, Holly wanted to spend a few minutes talking about some cute animal stories in the news. They start by discussing the positive updates on a K-9 officer from Park City who was injured earlier this week. Bruno broke two legs and his jaw, but his surgery went well, and he's now been released from the pet hospital. Then, at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, there are new otters who need names, and they need your help to pick them. And finally, researchers have identified a new cat species in South America -- for the first time in 100 years.

A lawsuit from several authors against the state of Utah will be allowed to move forward after all. This week, a federal judge said the authors have standing to sue the state over the book ban law that recently went into effect. The state had tried to get the lawsuit dismissed, basically saying that there's no constitutional right to have certain books in public libraries. In this edition of Ask the Attorney, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the lawsuit and what the judge had to say about it.

The wild weather we've had this morning has let up, but anytime we get some good moisture, our minds go to the Great Salt Lake. As we've reported many times before, the lake faces a really challenging and potentially deadly future. Yesterday, journalists got to tour the lake with state leaders. KSL digital politics reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joined them, and he joins Inside Sources to chat more about what he saw and what state leaders are saying about their plans to save the lake.

Much of the Wasatch Front got pummeled with rain this morning, causing delays and crashes on the highways due to standing water. Outside of KSL Broadcast House, the dark grey clouds made the sky look pretty darn menacing. Some school districts saw bus delays due to the weather, and people living in Wasatch County saw massive hail last night too. KSL NewsRadio's Cormick Bone joins Greg and Holly from the KSL Traffic Center with the latest on emergency traffic. Inside Sources also gets an updated forecast for the rest of the day and the weekend.

• On the Move: Californians Continue to Flock to Utah
• New Supportive Permanent Housing Opens to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
• After 239 Years, How Relevant Is the U.S. Constitution Today?
• Doxxing, a "Celebration" of a Deadly Anniversary, and the University of Utah
• The Space Race Heats Up Again… With Weapons in Space
• Utah Cattle Ranchers Concerned About So-Called "Mystery Meat" Making Its Way Onto Grocery Store Shelves
• Judge Judy Prepares to Leave the Bench

After thirty years of gracing daytime television with her attitude and wit, Judge Judy is hanging up her signature black gown and banging her gavel one final time. That's right; Judge Judy says it's time to take a step back from being on-screen. After that chat, Greg and Holly finish the show with Holly's fun facts and Greg's closing argument.

Do you know where your food comes from? It's an honest question, and it's a point of concern among American food producers. A recent op-ed in the New York Times highlights concerns with the Trump administration's plans to allow foreign meat onto our store shelves. The goal is to bring down the high prices of meat, especially the really high price of beef. But the move has cattle ranchers across the U.S. -- and in Utah -- concerned. In this chat, the Inside Sources hosts speak with Korey Wright, owner and operator, and Bart Mills, Chief Marketing Officer at Bar W Ranch in Nephi.

Well, here's something you might find a little reminiscent of the Cold War: weapons in space. This week, we learned that the United States has deployed weapons into space and will use them to defend American forces here on Earth and in space. Now, one of the Trump administration's top military advisors says the military needs to adapt and prepare now for future conflicts in space.

There's a really interesting situation that's been playing out at the University of Utah over the last few days. It's blown up on social media and it's brought to light this concept of "doxxing." If you're not familiar with that term, it's the act of publishing private or personal details about someone online without their permission. And it's coming up thanks to an incident around the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death. It's a bit complicated, so Greg and Holly try and break it down so it makes sense.

To learn more about this story, check out the article by Brigham Tomco at the Deseret News.

If you missed President Dallin H. Oaks speaking about the Constitution, you sure missed out! The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- who also served on the Utah Supreme Court -- spoke last night from the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. He spoke about the importance of the Constitution and why he believes it's a divinely inspired document. With today being Constitution Day, Inside Sources spends a special hour on this important document.

Besides Greg and Holly discussing President Oaks' comments, they're also joined by some guests to discuss the relevance of the Constitution in our day-to-day lives.

• Dr. Matthew Brogdon, Senior Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, joins with his thoughts on why the Constitution is still applicable in 2026
• Benji McMurray, Senior Litigator at the Utah Federal Defender Office, discusses the importance of the "presumption" of innocence and the potential constitutionality or unconstitutionality of Flock cameras

Solving the issue of homelessness isn't a "one-size-fits-all" kind of thing -- it's going to take a lot of different approaches and it's going to take all of us working together. Today in Salt Lake City, a new complex is opening, offering permanent supportive housing for people who are homeless. And the cool thing about this facility is that it focuses on helping those with serious mental illnesses. With more on the purposes and mission of the KWB Apartments, Greg and Holly chat with Jared Ferguson, director of housing and mental health services at First Step House.

A lot of Utahns love to bash on Californians -- it's a whole thing. In fact, people living across the West generally tend to complain about Californians. But that doesn't stop people from the Golden State from moving to new states. And Utah's not immune; that's for sure. New data from the Utah State Tax Commission paints a clearer picture of just how many Californians have moved to Utah since 2020.

"Let us have this tool." That's what Utah law enforcement officers told state lawmakers about the automatic license plate reader cameras commonly known as Flock cameras. During this week's legislative interim session, lawmakers expressed skepticism about the cameras and the data they collect. But law enforcement officers who testified on Utah's Capitol Hill say the cameras are important for conducting investigations and solving crimes. Greg and Holly discuss both sides of the issue, then discuss harassment that some government officials in Utah are facing because of the cameras.

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

This morning, we watched a guy run around the block here at Triad Center. Apparently, he's running a marathon! We didn't fully understand the why behind his run, but it got us thinking about alternative modes of transportation. And you're in luck! If you're not into running and you're not into breaking the bank to fill your car with gas right now, you can ride UTA for free this weekend. Greg and Holly explain why.

A few years ago, Holly had a unique and somber opportunity to visit some of the concentration camps in Europe. She remembers the feeling of sadness and heaviness in what could be described today as a peaceful location. On the heels of a Holocaust survivor visiting Utah and talking about her experience at Auschwitz, Holly recounts her own experiences visiting the places and why she gets so upset when people tried to dismiss the Holocaust as a hoax.

On this segment of Inside Sources, Holly wants to have a conversation about jokes -- what's actually appropriate for a joke. We hear all the time that people are just too sensitive and get offended by everything nowadays, but is that actually the case? There's an interesting situation involving jokes and AI that's in the news today, and it really highlights the issues with certain kinds of "humor." The quarterback for the Texas Longhorns is apologizing to ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe after his comments earlier this week about an AI video. The hosts discuss the situation and share their own thoughts on the line between a joke and straight-up offense.

Remember how a bunch of AI CEOs called for Congress to implement safeguards and for the industry to slow down a bit last weekend? Well already, just a few days later, one CEO is changing his tune. The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, now says we should trust AI firms to do what's right. He says it's okay to be afraid, but we should let the professional do their jobs. His comments come amid yet another poll, however, showing more and more Americans are worried about AI destroying humanity. Sounds great, right?

Housing prices have gone up and up and up. Mortgage rates have also followed, and will probably continue to go up after today's Federal Reserve announcement. Amid all of that is a bit of doom and gloom for young people wondering how they'll ever be able to afford a home. So what can we -- the "older" adults -- do to help our children and grandchildren afford a home... so an entire generation doesn't lose the opportunity to build wealth through homeownership?  For more on that, Greg and Holly turn to Russell Faucette, owner of The Stern Team and co-founder of Omada Real Estate.

The Kennedy Center for the performing arts is now closed. The board of Trump appointees voted to close the prized facility immediately, and now the President says he won't renovate the building unless they add his name to the center. But here's the thing… Congress would have to approve that change -- several federal judges have confirmed that very fact. Congress also has to approve any and all additions to the center, which was created as a monument to President John F. Kennedy. So if Congress appropriated the money and has not approved a name change for the center, how will the renovations take place? Can the President legally stop this kind of thing?

For 239 years, our country has largely relied on one major document to guide our politics: the Constitution. Tomorrow, we celebrate this document -- which really helped shape democracy not only for us here in the U.S., but also for countries around the world. Tonight, President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be the keynote speaker at a conference focused on the importance of the Constitution and its relationship with faith. If you didn't know, President Oaks served as a Utah Supreme Court justice before his church service began, so he is well versed in the Constitution. Ahead of his comments, Greg and Holly speak with Paul Edwards, Director of the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University about the Constitution. The hosts then share their own thoughts on the importance of this document and why they love, cherish, and hold it in such high esteem.

Another day... another vote. For the third time since the conflict began, the U.S. House has voted to end the ongoing war in Iran. The vote to pass a war powers resolution passed, but it's unlikely to do anything. Many members of Congress and the public at large refer to this conflict as a war, which would require congressional approval. But the Trump Administration continues to call it a military operation -- not a war -- and uses this to justify doing what they want without Congress. So does it just come down to semantics? Greg and Holly speak with Ryan Vogel, the Founding Director of the Center for National Security at Utah Valley University to get his perspective on the conflict. They also discuss the ongoing costs of the war on Americans' pocketbooks.

The midterms are less than two months away and now, we're getting a closer look at the security and effectiveness of the elections here in Utah. Yesterday, the legislature unveiled an audit looking at the way changes are implemented with elections across the state. Overall, the report says Utah's elections are in a good place and the Lieutenant Governor's Office handles things well. But it did find a few places for improvement, including better tracking and enforcement of changes with each of Utah's 29 county clerks. Greg and Holly discuss.

There appears to be an impending lawsuit on the horizon between the family of Charlie Kirk, the state of Utah, UVU, and various other named and unnamed people involved in the event where Kirk was shot and killed. On September 9th, his family filed a "notice for claim" against the state saying they should have done more to protect Charlie last September. This development isn't completely unexpected and will move forward separately from the criminal case against accused killer Tyler Robinson. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the "notice for claim" and answers co-host Holly Richardon's questions.

• Two Utah Supreme Court judicial nominees move ahead
• Will Congress add safeguards to artificial intelligence?
• Lawmakers call for Lindsay Clancy to face public execution
• Utah ranks in top 10 for ICE arrests; deplorable conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz" revealed
• Utah kids get hands-on opportunity to experience science used every day by DHHS
• Teenager in New York suspended for bringing a coffee cup to class
• Mmmm... Wastewater
• Survivors of deadly flooding in Grand Canyon share their story
• 100 Days to Christmas: Santa's mailbox is now open!

Time to start licking those envelopes and sticking the stamps -- Santa's mailbox is now open for the holidays. And the timing is great, especially since there are now 100 days until Christmas. Holly's so excited for these developments; Greg feels a bit "bah humbug" about the whole thing. Either way, better get your letters written and sent in soon so Santa has plenty of time to fulfill your Christmas wishes.

Another set of human remains have been discovered in the Grand Canyon. Officials are doing testing to confirm the identity, but a lot of signs indicate that it could be the last person missing after devastating floods in the area last month. While officials work to confirm the identity, people who survived the floods are dealing with a form of "survivor's guilt" -- that they made it out even though several others did not. The Deseret News' Leah Bowers spoke with several of these survivors and joins Greg and Holly to share their stories.

In an drought-stricken state like Utah, we all have to look for ways to conserve water. Many places around the state use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and things like that. But what about drinking the reclaimed water? In La Verkin, you'll soon get the chance to taste wastewater that's been turned into clean drinking water.

Sometimes you read a headline and it makes you scratch your head. Here's one we saw this morning: New York high-school senior suspended for bringing coffee cup to class. The school district recently implemented some new rules to keep students from bringing drugs to school through drinks and food. The teen and her mother told local media that it was a deliberate act of civil disobedience meant to protest what the family claims was an illegally adopted school policy. Do you think the punishment fits the crime?

You ready to talk about some science? Before he turned to the dark side -- the law -- our own Greg Skordas studied engineering and science. Both of those topics still thrill him today, so he was more than excited to welcome Jeffrey Eason, Director of the Office of Communicable Diseases with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services into the studio to talk about tomorrow's Kids in Science Day. Eason explains what kids can expect and how they can get involved in some real-life science experiments and fun.

Despite the complaints Holly's gotten in the past for her views on immigration, she's standing by them: she believes the human should come first before the alleged crime. So the news that Utah ranks among the top 10 states for the rate of ICE arrests really bothers her. What's more, a new report from the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general found that some detainees in Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" faces inhumane conditions. She and Greg discuss both immigration-related stories.

Despite her innocence -- she has not been proven guilty in a court of law -- federal lawmakers are calling for the public execution of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children. She claims she did so while experiencing postpartum psychosis, and a jury failed to unanimously convict her of anything several weeks ago. Holly gives her hot takes on lawmakers calling for the death of an innocent person.

Some of the AI industry's biggest leaders have been calling on Congress to add more safeguards around artificial intelligence and now, Utah's governor is echoing those calls. Yesterday, Governor Cox posted a letter on X asking for Congress to create a national framework to establish rules, regulations, and safeguards for AI. Commissioner of the Utah Department of Commerce Margaret Busse help craft the message; she joins us to explain what the governor really wants. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux also joins Inside Sources to give insights into whether or not Congress has an appetite to take up the issue before the midterms.

The past couple of years have highlighted some rather tense relations between the state legislature and the Utah Supreme Court; for example, redistricting, abortion access, and expanding the state's high court. Those tensions were definitely on legislator's minds yesterday as a Senate confirmation committee interviewed two men the Governor hopes to put on the bench. Greg and Holly discuss how these two nominees may change the relationship between the legislature and the judiciary.

"That sound you hear is the collective sigh of relief from election officials." That's how Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump's order restricting mail-in voting before the midterms. The President isn't happy about the decision, slamming the justices this morning on social media. What does the court's order mean? Will our elections go ahead as previously planned? Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson joins the show to explain. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas also discusses the future court battles that could follow mail-in voting in the years to come.

• Back to the future: So. Utah business offers VHS rentals
• Diesel prices hit record high -- what are people doing to save money?
• Interest rates may go up again as the Fed tries to fight stubborn inflation
• President Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting continue to face judicial pushback
• Hope for people waiting for organ transplants: pigs
• State of farming, ranching in Utah
• Ask the Attorney: man accused of killing three women in Wayne County to appear in court
• The Detour: Man returns century-old magazine to library without having to pay multi-thousand-dollar late fee

What's the biggest library late fee you've ever paid? Or maybe you didn't pay… but how big was the charge? How about $12,000? One man back East had that fee for a 132-year-old overdue magazine. But here's the kicker: he won't have to pay the fee after all!

This was such a sad, crazy story when it broke last March -- three women killed in Wayne County. Their money and cars were stolen in the process. Prosecutors say Ivan Miller killed the three in an attempt to get home to Iowa. It appears to be a completely random thing, but that doesn't make it any easier to process. Miller's due in court today, so Inside Sources takes the chance to ask KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas about the case.

A lackluster winter, a weird spring, and a hot, dry summer -- all things that make farming and ranching here in Utah and across the West more challenging than normal. Mixed with a difficult economy, international tariffs, and challenges with herd sizes, our farmers and ranchers have sure had an uphill battle. So with all that in mind, we focus on how agriculture has been dealing with some really intense challenges. The show is first joined by Kaid Panek, brand ambassador for the American Cattlemen and former state vice president of the Utah FFA. The hosts then shift specifically to farming and are joined by Ron Stratford, President of the Utah Farmers Union.

Isn't science amazing? There's a constant shortage of organs for transplants in the country, but our animal friends may be able to help. The Deseret News reports that a man lived without dialysis for 271 days thanks to a pig kidney. With more on how this kind of thing works and what it could mean for transplants of all kinds, Greg and Holly are joined in the studio by Deseret News reporter Lois Collins.

Yet another knock against President Trump's attempts to restrict mail-in voting -- this morning, a second federal judge blocked the administration from implementing new rules for the U.S. Postal Service to tighten mail-in voting requirements. At the same time, our Lieutenant Governor continues to face investigations and pushback from the Department of Justice over voter information privacy. Governor Cox is now defending the state's chief election officer and vote-by-mail in the state; the hosts explain.

The Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates this week at its regular meeting, and it's thanks to stubbornly high inflation. But interest rates are already higher than many would like, and wasn't the whole goal of President Trump appointing a new Fed chair so that he could lower interest rates? With more on why inflation continues to stay high and why the Fed must rely on its formulas to make interest rate decisions, Inside Sources is joined by Zions Bank Senior Economist Robert Spendlove.