Inside Sources

• New geothermal plant in So. Utah won't provide energy to Utah… at least at first
• Water permit application filed for Stratos data center project; new defamation lawsuit filed against Kevin O'Leary
• Worldwide faith leaders gather for interfaith summit in Utah
• Reports: White House was behind Starlink internet issues in Ukraine
• Several thousand Utahns still need to verify citizenship ahead of upcoming election
• Previewing this week's big movie: Street Fighter

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 the movie Street Fighter and answer the movie question of the week: What's the most interesting documentary you've ever watched?

With the election quickly approaching -- and ballots already being mailed out -- the Lieutenant Governor's office is still waiting for several thousand Utahns to verify their citizenship to vote. More than 6,000 people were found on an audit by the State Elections Office to not have their citizenship confirmed. They cautioned that it doesn't mean there's a bunch of non-citizens on the voting rolls -- they just haven't been verified. Now, those thousands of people on the voter rolls could have trouble voting on Election Day unless they verify their citizenship status ASAP.

Several Republican lawmakers say they're concerned over Ukraine's recent internet issues resulting from Starlink slowdowns. Some senators say they have "grave concern" over the loss of intelligence data -- data that's vital to Ukraine as it continues its fight against Russia. Several news outlets report that the White House itself ordered the slowdown. Greg and Holly discuss the news and reflect on what Utah's Senator John Curtis told them earlier this week.

Faith leaders from around the world are here in Salt Lake City right now for the G20 Interfaith Summit. Among the messages shared was a plea to choose hope, family, and friends. Inside Sources Host Holly Richardson was able to attend the first day of the summit and says it left her feeling hopeful for a better world. She shares more of her takeaways from the event.

There are new developments in the Stratos Data Center project. After several months of waiting, we're finally getting a look at the new water permit application just filed by Kevin O'Leary's company. It outlines many of the details we've been waiting for -- like the number of data center buildings, the power source for the complex, and the amount of water the project's expected to use. At the same time, another Utahn is suing O'Leary for defamation; this is tied to his comments about Chinese operatives. Greg and Holly break down the developments.

As Utah grows, we need more energy -- that's just a fact. So a new geothermal power plant coming to southwestern Utah sounds like a pretty great thing, right? Well, maybe not. A new power plant near Milford won't send any of its power to Utah, at least not at the beginning. Instead, Google and California will take most of the power. For more on the project and why Utah won't get to reap any of the power it develops at this plant, the hosts turn to Deseret News reporter Leah Bowers.

The biggest game in college sports this weekend comes to Provo as Brigham Young University hosts Notre Dame at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Even if you're not into college football, you should be able to appreciate just how big of a game this'll be. Even the major sports networks are paying attention -- ESPN's Game Day will broadcast live from Lavell Edwards Stadium. For more on what to expect with the game, Inside Sources welcomes Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports Anchor. Greg and Holly then turn to KSL reporter Madi Vollmer, who provides an update on the mood on the campus and interviews several BYU students to get their predictions.

• Are data centers the solution to a possible economic recession?
• Ask the Attorney: Kohberger hearings cancelled as he tries to get new judge
• What's trending for the Halloween season?
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 2nd Congressional District
• American wealth continues to grow the fastest for the oldest members of the country
• Gov. Cox's starter home plan continues to fall behind schedule
• World faith leaders gather for rare summit in Salt Lake City
• The similarities between BYU and Notre Dame ahead of major football game
• Deepfakes promoting supplements from celebrities continue to grow
• Pregnancy and infant loss awareness day

In today's final segment, host Holly Richardson shares some deeply personal experiences she's had with pregnancy losses. Through her words, she details the stages of grief and loss she experienced after losing several pregnancies, all in the hope of helping others who've experienced the same things to not feel alone.

Deepfakes continue to pop up all over the internet, thanks to AI. Celebrity faces and voices are all over the Internet, promoting diet pills, supplements, and other materials. But here's the thing... most of them are fake. And a majority of the fake voices are coming from female celebrities. There's been a push to ban these kinds of deepfakes and Congress is also taking up the issue with the "Take it Down Act."

If you follow college sports, there's a good chance you're tuned into this weekend's match-up between two top-10 college football teams: the Brigham Young University Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It'll be an exciting game and you'll be able to catch all the action here on KSL NewsRadio this Saturday. While they may have a lot of similarities on the gridiron, the two Christian universities also share a lot in common off the field too. Deseret News reporter Jason Swensen joins to explain.

Something really cool is coming to Salt Lake City today through Saturday: faith leaders from around the world are gathering for the G20 Interfaith Summit. We're talking about leaders from all kinds of religions: Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, and of course, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a preview of the event and why it's so special that it's being held here in Utah, Greg and Holly consult KSL senior religion and arts reporter Carole Mikita.

Homeownership continues to be one of the biggest drivers of personal wealth and net worth. Yet for younger generations, it can often still feel unattainable. To help combat that, Governor Spencer Cox launched his starter home program, which aims to build 35-thousand starter homes by 2028. But new data says the program is way behind track -- only 25% of the houses have been built -- and we're now halfway to the deadline.

American wealth is growing, even if it might not feel like it all the time. But it's certainly not growing evenly across all ages. What's largely driving the differences in overall net wealth among different age groups? Homeownership. Inside Sources breaks down the new data with Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the top two candidates for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, the data center project in Box Elder County, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Halloween is creeping up on us, and if you’re still trying to find the perfect costume, the best candy to buy, or how to make your house the spookiest on the block, Google has answers. Apparently, we’re not all searching for the same old witches and vampires! Google’s annual "Fright-geist" has a look at what’s haunting search trends across the country. With more on who's inspiring the most costumes, what candy is taking the top spot, and what new Halloween décor trend is creeping up the charts, Greg and Holly turn to Google Search Trends Expert Megan Stoner.

The man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022 was supposed to be in court today, arguing why he thinks the judge overseeing his case should be dismissed. But that hearing for Bryan Kohberger has now been cancelled, and several other hearings are now on pause. Could this spell some issues for Kohberger's attempts to withdraw his guilty plea? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers our questions.

There are plenty of concerns that stubbornly high inflation could lead to an economic recession. But the CEO of one of the world's biggest investment companies says something else could lead to a recession. The CEO of BlackRock says a pause on data center construction would actually be what leads to an economic slowdown. Larry Fink tells CNBC that data centers aren't the problem; they're actually the solution.

This morning, President Trump said the Pentagon's earlier plan to livestream an upcoming execution will no longer happen. The execution of Nidal Hasan will still go forward by firing squad, but the President reversed course following bipartisan pushback from lawmakers and immense public opposition to the move. Hasan was previously convicted of shooting and killing 13 people -- and injuring another 32 -- at Fort Hood in 2009.

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

• Sen. Curtis discusses his pushback of Pres. Trump's diesel deal with Russia
• New reports show inflation is still on the rise
• The House Call: More Utah homeowners are cutting listing prices
• Could mothers be the key to creating responsible AI models?
• SEG unveils new renderings of downtown SLC entertainment district
• SLC leaders concerned about plans to build oil pipeline

There are some new hiccups in the plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah. A new order from a federal judge puts that process on hold -- not just for the Forest Service, but for the *ntire U.S. Department of Agriculture. A federal judge now says the Trump Administration has no authority to make these massive changes -- it's up to Congress.

More and more Utah homeowners are slashing their listing prices as interest rates continue to rise and the market faces some headwinds. A new analysis finds that the five counties on the Wasatch Front -- Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Tooele -- have some of the largest price cuts in the entire country.

Halloween is the perfect time for spooky season. But once November 1st comes, most people shift into Christmas mode. If you're one of those people who craves the dark, spooky times instead, there's a place here locally where you can go for Halloween-type fun all year long. The Inside Sources hosts discuss Nocturnal Nook Novelties in Lehi.

A large oil pipeline could come barreling through some of the most historic districts in Salt Lake City if the Sinclair oil company gets its way. But city council leaders say they have more questions and concerns than answers after hearing from Sinclair representatives. Greg and Holly break down the plans and the arguments for and against them.

The hopes for a winter filled with snow are alive and well right now -- thanks to the most recent storm. It didn't dump snow down here in Salt Lake City, but it did bring some snow to the mountains and the Cottonwoods. And for people like Greg Skordas, who love to ski and snowboard, it's a very exciting sign that winter may actually pan out this year.

Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled more details about the sports and entertainment district coming to downtown Salt Lake City. They've also released new rendering and maps of the development, which will be built east of the Delta Center. KSL digital reporter Carter Williams joins Inside Sources with the latest.

Yesterday, we spoke about potential reasons the AI company "Anthropic" might ban users who are rude to its chatbot, Claude. Our KSL traffic reporter Cormick Bone posed this interesting idea: that we could teach AI to be rude. Today, we wanted to build on something related to that idea. A new Deseret News opinion piece says that mothers could be integral to raising the morals of AI models. Joining us for this conversation is the author of the piece, Shima Baughman, a  Distinguished Fellow at Brigham Young University's Wheatley Institute.

A new BBC story highlights how many older people in China are feeling so lonely that they're turning to young people for help. In fact, many are paying younger adults to be their friends -- to literally just hang out with them. Greg and Holly discuss this trend and whether or not it could become a thing here.

Inflation is on the rise, and it's bringing prices across the board even higher. The Labor Department's report says inflation rose to 3.7% in September -- not the direction the Trump Administration would want it to go ahead of the midterms. And with this new report, there will be a new cost-of-living-adjustment coming for Social Security payments. For analysis on the report and what it means for your wallet, the hosts speak with Professor Jason Kotter, an assistant professor of finance at BYU's Marriott School of Business.

The president of Brigham Young University, Shane Reese, announced developments with the incoming new medical school at the university. School leadership unveiled new rendering of the school and also announced preliminary accreditation.

The pushback on President Trump's Russian diesel deal continues to grow from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. One of those is Senator John Curtis, Utah's junior senator. He joins Inside Sources to explain why he's opposed to the new deal and how he thinks Congress should be more involved in certain decisions like this and the war in Iran.

There are now less than three weeks to go until Election Day! Here in Utah, ballots are already in the mail. And throughout the entire election season, KSL is the place to be for the latest info and analysis on the issues you'll vote on.

Today, we focus on last night's second congressional debate between incumbent Republican Blake Moore and Democrat Peter Crosby. We put their recent debate comments through the KSL Truth Test.

• SCOTUS agrees to hear case on DOGE public records
• Roller coasters across the country closed after deadly incident in Georgia
• Be nice to AI… or be banned instead!
• Your Voice, Your Vote: County clerks mail out ballots today
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 1st Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: The role of the West in determining control of Congress
• DOJ investigates TV news networks over lack of pool coverage at recent White House events
• Is the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia legitimate? What about Pres. Trump's fuel deal with Russia?
• Shining a light on breast cancer
• Café Rio releases new lip balms flavored after their unique drinks

There are so many crazy lip balm flavors: cotton candy pickle (yes, that's together), wasabi, and ranch dressing. So we shouldn't be surprised at new flavors of lip balm coming from Café Rio. They're inspired by the restaurant's drinks: Mucho Mint, Lotta Horchata, and Berry Bueno. They're limited edition, and they just launched today!

There's a good chance you know someone who has or has had breast cancer. Whether it's a family member, a coworker, or a friend, breast cancer affects us in so many ways. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 new cancers diagnosed in women is breast cancer. It's the second most common cancer in U.S. women. On Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Inside Sources spends a few minutes talking about the journey women with breast cancer go through -- plus the resources and support available to help them -- with Camille Kapp, breast cancer survivor and founder of Pink Sync.

A ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine might not be real. President Trump says it is, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wasn't consulted. And shortly after the announcement, Russia hit a power plant in Ukraine -- that doesn't exactly scream "ceasefire. In the middle of all of this, there's a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill -- including from Utah's Senator John Curtis -- against the President's announcement that the U.S. will buy diesel from Russia. For details and analysis, the hosts turn to Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of politics at Utah State University.

Despite the President banning three news outlets from covering him at White House events, the Department of Justice is now investigating TV networks over their lack of pool coverage for President Trump. Remember, the pool networks cancelled coverage when the President barred those other outlets. Greg and Holly discuss what responsibility -- if any -- those networks have when it comes to covering the administration.

Usually, it feels like the West is an afterthought when it comes to elections. Many of our states aren't considered "swing states," so there's generally more focus on the races back east. But this year, it might be different -- the congressional races in western states could play a significant role in who controls Congress. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux explains what she's seeing in various races.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with Republican and Democratic candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District, Ben McAdams and Riley Owen. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Ballots are now on their way to voters across the state. With three weeks to go until Election Day, there's a lot to keep track of. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins Inside Sources to discuss the ballots being mailed out today, deadlines voters need to know, and what her office is doing to ensure the election stays secure and accurate.

The humanization of AI continues! The tech company Anthropic now says it'll ban users who are "abusive or cruel" to its chatbot, Claude. Is it possible to be abusive or cruel to an inanimate object? Serious question -- is it even a thing?

This story is just awful -- so tragic and so traumatizing! A man riding a roller coaster in Georgia died after being thrown from the coaster. It took place at Six Flags Over Georgia on the Goliath coaster. That ride is 200 feet high and the cars can hit 70 miles per hour. Now, several roller coasters across the U.S. and Canada are closed as investigators try to figure out what went wrong.

The push to see public records relating to the former Department of Government Efficiency -- or DOGE -- continues today. This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments dealing with a watchdog's lawsuit seeking public records about DOGE. What's interesting about this whole thing is that the court is intervening for a second time. Last year, the court overturned a district court's order requiring the government to produce DOGE-related records. Now, it's coming back before the high court.

Utah's quality of life is strong, but it's showing signs of trouble. Economic issues are bringing down our quality of life -- things like housing affordability, the cost of living, and the decreasing opportunities for good jobs. According to the new index from the Utah Foundation, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and the Utah Chamber, it's now at the lowest level since the groups started keeping track in 2011.

• Remembering an advocate and friend to Utah's homeless community, Pamela Atkinson
• New survey says the 'Sunday Scaries' are indeed very real
• Utah's data center issues take center stage in new Saturday Night Live skit
• Death of 5 in Cache County from CO2 poisoning renews discussions on proper carbon monoxide safety
• Waxing nostalgic could be good for social connections
• Group claims that UDOT can easily end contract with Flock camera group
• Gondola vs. saving the Great Salt Lake -- are they mutually exclusive?
• Federal judge furious over Trump administration cutting down hundreds of trees in nation's capital
• The 'Costco door' gains popularity

New homes lack many of the features found in old-school houses, like laundry chutes, milk doors, and dumbwaiters. But a new kind of door is becoming more popular in new houses and is a commonly requested feature in home renovations: the Costco door. This little half-door goes from the garage into the kitchen, pantry, or mud room and is supposed to make it easier to unload the SUV full of bulk goodies from Costco. Do you have a door like this? Would you want one?

Over the weekend, the Trump administration cut down more than 400 trees at an historic golf course in Washington, D.C. This morning, the superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks -- a unit of the National Park Service -- had to testify before a federal judge about the removal. According to local reporting, the judge was furious about the destruction. Holly and Jim talk about this kind of pattern that seems to exist with the current administration.

You know what hasn't been talked about a lot recently? The gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon. And the flooding and mud flows up the Cottonwoods this weekend got us thinking more about this project and where things stand. A new opinion piece in the Deseret News actually lays out the project as one of two choices: build the gondola or save the Great Salt Lake. Before we talk about that... let's talk a bit about where the project stands right now.

Is there a workaround for UDOT to cancel a contract with the automated license plate reader cameras from the Flock Group? One non-profit says absolutely -- and it's all because of public pushback. UDOT says they're reviewing the contract right now but also says most of the Flock cameras in the state aren't operated by them -- that most are used by local police agencies. Holly and guest host Jim Bennett discuss the group's argument and whether or not they see any merit to the complaints.

What kinds of things do you miss or remember from your childhood and young adult years? A new article in the Deseret News says that members of Gen Z are feeling extra nostalgic nowadays… but for ages and eras in which they never lived. Experts say this kind of thing could actually be helping drive them to be more socially connected.

Five people -- including four children -- died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Cache County. Investigators are working to determine the cause but do say that a car was left running in a garage. We don't know all the specifics of that situation and don't want to hypothesize right now. But the news is spurring more conversations about carbon monoxide and the dangers it poses. For more on this, Holly sat down with Benjamin Donner of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah chapter to find out what we can all do to keep ourselves safe around carbon monoxide.

Utah hit the airwaves of Saturday Night Live this weekend, thanks to Mr. Wonderful's data center project in Box Elder County. Kevin O'Leary was the subject of a skit on the NBC comedy show, where a comedian playing him answered several questions about the Stratos data center project. The skit prompted some questions from the hosts themselves, namely: when the rest of the country starts laughing at a Utah controversy, does that help the people fighting it—or just make the state look bad?

Do you believe in the 'Sunday Scaries'? It's a phenomenon that says we get worried and nervous about the upcoming workweek, and it usually begins on Sunday. According to a new survey, more people are getting a head start on the workweek, choosing to start preparing for work on Sunday.

The Utah woman best known for her work and support of our state's homeless community has passed away. Pamela Atkinson was 93 years old. Holly and Jim both say her legacy and effect on the way homeless services are handled in the state cannot be overstated. For more on who Pamela was and why she did what she did, the hosts are joined by the Deseret News' Lois Collins.

The rain certainly fell around Utah. The remnants of Hurricane Rachel came as expected, bringing lots of water and wind to the state. All that rain caused flooding and mud issues around the state, especially in the canyons. KSL Meteorologist Devan Masciulli joins Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett to talk about the effects of the storm and what we can expect to see over the next several days.

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

• Crumbl's cookie empire looks like it's crumbling
• Tooele County Planning Commission tables ordinance on data centers
• Brewing Utah Weather: remnants of Hurricane Rachel are coming to Utah
• Your Voice, Your Vote: CD-4 candidates spar over gas prices and Iran War
• Utah teen creates AI app to track potholes

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 the movie The Social Reckoning and answer the movie question of the week: What is your favorite Samuel L. Jackson movie?

Rising costs for household essentials typically leads to less spending on discretionary items. And that could be playing into some financial issues for the Utah-based purveyor of sugary treats in bright pink boxes: Crumbl Cookies. The CEO recently told franchise owners of the financial difficulties facing the company. Holly and Jim discuss the potential effects a struggling economy could have on this business and others like it.

The man convicted of a mass shooting in 2009 at Fort Hood in Texas is set to be executed for his crimes in December. He'll face the firing squad, and now Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth says the killing will be livestreamed for all to see. For a country that hasn't had public executions in several decades, Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett have a lot of concerns with this move; they discuss.

It feels like every AI story we have nowadays is a bad story. So, it's a nice change when we have something positive! And this story is definitely positive. A student at Salt Lake City's West High School is using AI to find and document potholes on the road. Ivan Turan created an iPhone app called "Pothole AI". It identifies potential potholes and automatically records the location of each detection. The goal is to make it easier for road crews to then come out and fix the holes.

Gas prices and the Iran War took center stage during last night's 4th Congressional District candidate debate. Democrat Jonny Larsen and current Republican Representative Mike Kennedy sparred several times over President Trump. Rep. Kennedy defended his record, saying he's working to make Washington smaller and Utah stronger. Larsen closed his own remarks with the question: "Would you like a blue dog or a lapdog to this administration?" In this segment, we continue our coverage of the midterm election, now just 25 days away.

After several hours of public debate and discussion, the Tooele County Planning Commission has tabled a potential ordinance on data centers. The proposal would have created a specific chapter in county code that addresses data centers. County leaders say they're trying to get ahead of proposed facilities in their community, but hundreds of county residents have asked the planning commission to not approve the ordinance. For more on why they're opposed and what they hope the county does instead, the hosts hear from TooeleCARES' Amy Lawson.

Clear skies right now and a beautiful fall day on tap. But the weather is quickly going to change and we could see quite a bit of rain over the next several days. What makes this so interesting though is where the rain is coming from! It doesn't happen super often, but Utah's going to get the remnants of Hurricane Rachel from the Pacific Ocean. For more on what to expect over the weekend and into next week, Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett speak with KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson.

• New survey launched on businesses wanted for new sports and entertainment district
• Report: ChatGPT for teens not fulfilling all protection promises
• Opinion: Colleges should take advantage of debates among students on free speech
• Pres. Trump sends federal emergency funds to go to Beaver, Piute Counties after fires and floods
• Current sheriff in Wasatch County and former sheriff in Summit County indicted on criminal charges
• FCC to potentially allow more political robocalls ahead of the midterms
• Would Congress be open to bailing out the AI industry?
• Utah's Water Infrastructure: Do taxpayers have the full picture?
• New report highlights government policies that support families state-by-state
• New disclaimer on Reese's peanut butter pumpkins

Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins have a new disclaimer this year. And it has nothing to do with the ingredients — it has everything to do with the look. The disclaimer reads: "Carving not on actual product." The little image on the package has a Jack-o'-lantern cut-out, and that simple design has been the subject of a massive lawsuit over deceptive marketing. It's important to note that the lawsuit has been dismissed ... twice now. But the disclaimer is here to stay! At least for this season.

When it comes to providing assistance and support for families, it's something host Holly Richardson really cares about. Now, a new report digs into government policies across the country and examines which ones have proven effective, with data showing that they help families. Deseret News family reporter Lois Collins joins the program to explain the new study from Vanderbilt University.

Should Utahns pay more for their water to pay for future projects? It sounds pretty normal, right? The issue deals with a lack of transparency on revenue -- how much money do water districts already have? The Utah Rivers Council says the state is asking for Utahns to pay more money for their water without fully justifying why they need it or why they can't use existing revenue for it. The non-profit contacted KSL, which dug into the request and the process behind it. For more on this, we turn to KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera.

AI is seeing quite a boom right now... but what happens if there's a bust? If you remember the dot-com bubble, tech can come and go so fast, and millions of people could be affected. But if a bust happens, should the government step in to "bail" them out? Right now, members of Congress say no way. But could that change after the midterms? And for those who say AI is too big to fail, remember: nothing is immune to failure.

The Federal Communications Commission says it may loosen rules on political robocalls before next month's midterm election. Plus, they may allow AI-created calls as well. This has many concerned that unwanted, partisan, and misleading automated calls could surge in the days leading up to the election. If you hate robocalls, you'll want to hear this segment.

Two public officials are facing criminal charges right now, after a grand jury indicted them on allegations that they mishandled parts of the Kouri Richins murder investigation. The former sheriff of Summit County and the current sheriff of Wasatch County are accused of obstructing justice in the case. Holly Richardson and guest host Rusty Cannon discuss how these charges could affect the defense's push for a new trial.

Major disaster funding from the federal government will be coming to Beaver and Piute Counties. President Trump signed an emergency declaration for the communities affected by the Cottonwood Fire, plus the flooding and mudslides that followed. Utah officials say there's at least $47 million dollars in possible damage from the events over the summer. With more on this declaration and how it'll go into effect, the hosts speak with Joe Dougherty of the Utah Division of Emergency Management.

Has there been a greater push for free speech on college campuses around the U.S.? And if there has, has it resulted in more openness and more public debate? New data from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) says "cancel culture" is still alive and well, and it's causing many students to hold back on giving their true opinions. But the report also found that students are still talking -- even with a bit of fear. For more on this, Holly Richardson and guest host Rusty Cannon speak with Deseret News contributor and professor of politics at Sarah Lawrence College, Dr. Sam Abrams.

The supposedly safe teen accounts for ChatGPT might not be all that safe. A new report from Common Sense Media finds that some of the teen protections work -- like refusing to do explicitly sexual things. But there were a lot of protections that didn't work, like notifying parents about risky behavior and conversations dealing with things like suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders.

The owner of the Utah Jazz and the Utah Mammoth wants to hear from you about the future of the entertainment and sports district coming to downtown Salt Lake City. Owner Ryan Smith just launched a new survey asking Utahns to chime in on the kinds of restaurants and shops they want to see in the new district, which will be built just east of the Delta Center.

The rest of the country took notice of Utah this past weekend when a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints condemned gambling and prediction markets. Here in Utah, platforms like Kalshi and DraftKings are already illegal... or are they? Depends on who you ask. Remember, Kalshi is in a legal battle with the state right now -- they say federal law allows them to operate here. But Utah's own Attorney General says "hold up" -- they are still very much illegal. So what gives?

• Physicists voice concern with nuclear/data center project known as Project Beehive
• Healing the Great Salt Lake: dangerous dust and ongoing drought
• Gov. Cox announces new pushes for more pro-human AI in state government
• Utahns can test getting prescriptions prescribed by AI
• Appeals court overturns Arizona sentencing because judge was too influenced by AI
• KSL Investigates: UHP actually does crack down on HOV lane violators
• Local cities, ski resorts preparing for Utah 2034 Winter Olympics
• Fun Fall Festivities; leaf-peeping schedule updates
• Amazon collecting personal data and creating a deeply personal profile of who it thinks you are

You know how Amazon is always recommending things to you based on what you've bought before? Well, get a load of this! Apparently, Amazon is doing more than recommending products -- it's actually been building a little profile of who it thinks you are. And some of these descriptions are… surprisingly personal. People have been checking their Amazon “About You” profiles only to find out that Amazon has decided some shoppers have things like “flat buttocks.”  Nothing says “personalized shopping experience” like Amazon body-shaming you.

The hotter-than-average temperatures we've been experiencing definitely don't feel like fall, but things are about to change. Fall activities are already underway and KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson says the leaf-peeping season has already passed its peak. Holly and guest host Marty Carpenter discuss some of the more unique things about fall in Utah.

There are just over 7 years to go until the world comes back to Utah for the 2034 Winter Games. And preparations are well underway -- both at the state level and down at the local level. We're learning now that the city of Park City is considering a kind of funding pool to help local businesses prepare for the Games -- that's according to the Park Record. And the ski resorts are also getting ready, with several planning expansions, new lifts, and new runs to handle the onslaught of visitors.

Alright, let's be honest with each other for a minute: are you one of those people who doesn't always follow the rules of the road when it comes to the HOV lanes on I-15? The KSL Investigators routinely get emails and messages asking them why the Utah Highway Patrol doesn't enforce existing laws dealing with HOV lanes. But a new investigation finds law enforcement actually does enforce those laws… and often. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt joins Inside Sources to explain.

AI is in everything nowadays, including in the courtroom. There's a really interesting situation in Arizona where a murder victim was able to "testify" at the sentencing for his murderer. How? Through an AI-created video! The sentencing was last year, but the Court of Appeals in Arizona just overturned the sentence, saying that the judge was overly influenced by artificial intelligence.

AI is playing doctor for Utahns who opt into a new program -- the first in the nation, in fact -- that will handle digital prescriptions. It means you'd never have to see a doctor for certain conditions. Right now, the program only deals with skin care. KSL's Shelby Lofton spoke with the group behind the pilot program; the hosts hear her report and talk about whether or not they'd be comfortable sharing private health information with AI.

For much of his second term in office, Governor Spencer Cox has been pushing for a pro-human approach to artificial intelligence. Last year, he announced a new initiative that would promote a balance between AI and humans; now, he's pushing that initiative to the next level. Yesterday, he signed an order that will add AI literacy training for state employees. The order also addresses how the state plans to use AI in healthcare. For more on that, the hosts turn to Tracy Gruber, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Whether to act now or to wait -- that's the choice before Utah leaders as they grapple with toxic dust from the now-exposed lake bed of the Great Salt Lake. Researchers and advocates say we must do something now, but state leaders say things are at an okay level right now; that toxic dust hasn't exceeded EPA standards yet. Holly and Marty have a conversation about the status of the lake and the recommendations to help save it with Dr. David Parrott, Assistant Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster University.

Whether to act now or to wait -- that's the choice before Utah leaders as they grapple with toxic dust from the now-exposed lake bed of the Great Salt Lake. Researchers and advocates say we must do something now, but state leaders say things are at an okay level right now; that toxic dust hasn't exceeded EPA standards yet. Holly and Marty have a conversation about the status of the lake and the recommendations to help save it with Dr. David Parrott, Assistant Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster University.

A huge project involving more than 450 nuclear reactors in Carbon County is causing concern for at least one scientist who worries about the amount of heat that would come from the facility. It's called "Project Beehive," and it would include several data centers -- plus those nuclear reactors -- on more than 9,000 acres of BLM land near Price. KSL spoke with the physicist who has the concerns; Holly and guest host Marty Carpenter break down his arguments.

Are Utah's Republican leaders becoming more moderate? The Deseret News reports that a large network of moderate donors is quietly reshaping Utah's Republican politics. It's a movement being pushed by several groups -- including Doers Network and Governing Group -- and it aims to preserve Utah's distinct shade of red when it comes to our politics. Holly Richardson and guest host Marty Carpenter discuss the efforts to distinguish Utah's conservative politics from the rest of the country's.

• Judge overseeing Tyler Robinson case asks attorneys to come up with potential trial dates
• Is Utah's 'bagel era' coming soon?
• Utah Supreme Court hears arguments about new 'constitutional court'
• Should conservatives be more opposed to the death penalty?
• Pres. Trump says losing Los Angeles and San Diego to Iran would be a 'small price to pay'
• U.S. monitoring potential deadly case of the plague in Russia
• President Trump signs order to allow 'red dye' diesel on American roads and highways; Halloween costs soar this year
• Study: children who owned smartphones before age 12 have higher risk of developing eating disorders
• Retired robots toss themselves to a fiery death

It's like something out of The Lord of the Rings -- humanlike robots flinging themselves into fiery pits of doom. An AI robotics company in California decided to retire some of their robots… by throwing them into fiery vats of molten steel. And get this: they even had some help from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who participated in a similar scene at the end of his movie "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."

In today's world, it feels like parents have non-stop battles to protect their kids. Holly's had her fair share of experiences and she's raising a pre-teen right now. So, she finds this new research to be concerning: children who have their own smartphones at age 12 or younger have a major increase in risk for eating disorders. She and Greg break down the new study.

President Trump is on the campaign trail around the country trying to ramp up voters to vote for Republicans in the midterms -- which are now just four weeks away. And the President is vowing to bring diesel prices down by allowing red dye diesel to be used by vehicles that drive on the roads. How would this make a difference? Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, Patrick De Haan, joins to provide expert views and context. At the same time, the cost of Halloween is looking to be exceptionally high this year, yet Americans just keep spending money. Why?

Well, this is comforting: the plague might be back. Yay? Right now, the U.S. is closely tracking a fatal case of suspected "pneumonic plague" linked to a research facility in Russia. Russian officials say a young lab worker at an institute in Siberia died after she was diagnosed with "pneumonia of an unknown cause." But the Russians -- as you might expect -- say there were no accidents and the situation is stable. They said the same thing about the Chornobyl disaster 40 years ago, so Holly and Greg aren't inclined to really trust them.

At a campaign rally in Nebraska yesterday, President Trump said he'd be okay with Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego if it meant the U.S. could win the war. His comments sparked outrage from both Democrats and Republicans -- including Greg and Holly -- who say a sitting President should never make comments insinuating that he'd be okay with losing millions of American lives on American soil. For Holly, one of the most upsetting things is the crowd that cheered the President's remarks. She and Greg discuss the situation.

Death penalties are controversial and usually evoke some pretty strong feelings from people on both sides of the issue. It makes sense: we're giving the government permission to kill a person. Here in Utah, Douglas Carter had his death penalty conviction overturned. In Tennessee, the state epically botched a death penalty conviction last week. Both of these have really brought the topic of capital punishment back into the news. In a new opinion piece in the Deseret News, opinion editor Jay Evensen makes an argument that conservatives should actually be against the death penalty.

Is it constitutional for the Utah legislature to create a court to deal with constitutional issues? That's the crux of a question now before the Utah Supreme Court. The Utah legislature created the court in the wake of several constitutional questions coming before the courts, like redistricting and abortion. But the people behind those original lawsuits argue that lawmakers are blurring the lines separating the branches of government by doing this. KSL digital political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko was in the courtroom yesterday as the high court heard several hours of testimony; he joins Inside Sources with more.

Did you know Utah's considered a bagel desert? Not just a typical desert, but a desert of bagels. Well, that might be changing! Several new bagel shops are popping up and Axios ventures to say our time of bagel sadness may finally be over. For more on the current bagel scene in Utah and to discuss what really makes a good bagel, Holly and Greg speak with KSL's resident bagel expert, former New Yorker and KSL NewsRadio reporter Cameron Elliott.

Could things be speeding up in the murder case against Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk? The judge is now asking attorneys on the case to submit dates to go to trial. That sounds pretty normal, but our own KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas says he has some thoughts on the process.

We're counting down the days -- 28 of them, to be exact -- until the midterm election. Next week, ballots will start hitting mailboxes across the state. Ahead of election day, most of Utah's county clerks have united around shared standards for the election. Weber County Clerk and Auditor Ricky Hatch joins to explain what that means for voters. At the same time, President Trump is changing his tune on mail-in voting. But why? Greg and Holly discuss.