Inside Sources

• One year later: How are Main Street businesses rebuilding after the devastating fire last year?
• Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
• Report: Playboy's Hugh Hefner told FBI about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
• Hundreds file for victim benefits after witnessing Charlie Kirk's murder; controversy arises over how UVU plans to honor Kirk on the anniversary of his death
• Are AI models becoming too smart? And how is Congress using AI in everyday business?
• Previewing the movie of the week: The End of Oak Street

KSL Movie Show hosts Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth are split on this week's big movie: The End of Oak Street. They join Greg and Holly to give a little taste of what listeners can expect should they see the movie this weekend. They also discuss another movie centered on a U.S. President and ask the big movie question of the week: what is your favorite movie about a U.S. President (real or fictional)?

Hollywood foretold this... and now it's happening: AI is getting a little too smart for its own good. Several artificial intelligence models have broken out of their cages -- their protections -- and their creators are scrambling to keep things in check. Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University Brandon Amacher joins to explain how this is happening. Greg and Holly also discuss reports that Congress is using AI chatbots in a concerning way without any oversight.

It's been almost one year since Charlie Kirk was murdered on the campus of Utah Valley University. Now, we're learning that hundreds of people who were there -- who witnessed the shooting -- have applied for victim benefits. At the same time, we're learning about some controversy surrounding the way UVU plans to honor Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his death. For this segment, Inside Sources digs into both stories.

Sometimes, it's the people you least expect who do big things. This is one of those times in Holly's mind. Hugh Hefner -- the man behind Playboy -- is now reported to have gone to the FBI about Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago. Despite his complaints about things Epstein was doing, the FBI didn't open up official investigations into Hefner's complaints for nearly 15 years. NewsNation first reported the story this morning, which says that Hefner told the FBI of abuse and trafficking done by Epstein multiple times.

This morning, accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges. Mangione admitted to killing Brian Thompson, but only pled guilty to the charges of stalking. The sentencing for that could be up to life in prison -- a pretty serious punishment for a crime like stalking. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the charge and why it could amount to such a harsh sentencing.

This week marks one year since a devastating fire destroyed five businesses along Salt Lake City's Main Street. Business owners have been wondering what came next, both for their businesses and for their employees. Two of the five businesses have reopened thus far, and plans are in place for more to open soon. But the charred remains on this stretch of Main Street remain, showing just how bad the devastation was. Greg and Holly get an update on how reconstruction is going and how the resilient spirit of those businesses carries on.

Bucket after bucket after bucket -- quite the scene in Sandy as several dozen homes flooded thanks to last night's storm. Neighbor helping neighbor... just like Utahns do. Today, the rain's cleared up, but the damage remains. Flooding in Sandy, evacuations at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater, and a tornado warning in Tooele County -- the storm came through with quite a punch! As the sun comes up this morning, we get an update on the damage from the storm with Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski.

• Investigation into claims of insider trading before Pres. Trump shrank Utah national monuments
• Do you give names to inanimate objects?
• More and more Flock cameras popping up; residents voice serious concerns
• Ask the Attorney: Lawsuit filed over Trump's social media company giving out gov't info for a fee
• Back to School: Free and reduced lunches
• Back to School: Working with serious food allergies
• Tooele County residents voice opposition to proposed data center
• Man accused of stabbing Muslim mall worker indicted for federal hate crime
• Tackling the issues of senior, veteran homelessness in Utah
• Lefties unite -- it's International Lefthanders Day!

Lefty. Southpaw. Ink dragger. Port-handed. All of those are terms to describe special people like host Greg Skordas and board operator Corey Miller... the left-handers of our Inside Sources team! And today's their day -- it's International Lefthanders Day. We finish the show chatting about all the unique qualities of our left-handed friends.

This morning, a new housing facility opened in St. George. Switchpoint Red Hills will help lots of people who are currently experiencing homelessness, with a specific focus on helping seniors and veterans who find themselves without stable housing. In this segment, we want to have a conversation about senior homelessness here in Utah and just how big of an issue it is.  Switchpoint CEO Carol Hollowell joins Greg and Holly to chat about the new 110-unit facility and the broader issue of homelessness.

There are new developments in the case of a West Valley City mall stabbing, in which a Muslim kiosk worker was seriously injured. The man accused of the stabbing has said he targeted the man specifically because of his religion and ethnicity. Now, the federal government will pursue hate crime charges against the suspect. The Inside Sources hosts are confused, though, because this seems to contradict much of what the current Department of Justice does.

The group opposed to a proposed 1.8 million square foot data center in Tooele County is celebrating a win today after all discussions related to the data center were tabled. This all took place in a Tooele County planning commission meeting last night and is the latest move against data centers here in the state. At the same time, data centers continue to play a major role in national elections. Greg and Holly go in-depth on both parts of the story.

For children who have allergies, going back to school can be even more stressful. And it's anxiety-inducing for parents too. It can be hard to control the environment, so it can sometimes be impossible to avoid situations that could prove life-threatening. For a discussion on how to navigate food allergies at school, Greg and Holly are joined by Amanda Bee, the former president of the Utah Food Allergy Network, and her daughter Vivian.

You know what things can really help a student excel at school? Sleep, support, and food. As we continue our back-to-school coverage this week, we want to shift our focus to food. In this segment, we discuss the importance of free and reduced lunches. What do parents need to know about the program? How does it work? Dr. Kelly Adams, health commissioner for Utah PTA, joins Greg and Holly to explain.

There's a new lawsuit against President Trump over a new feature of this Truth Social app that allows organizations to pay for early access to the President's posts, including official government announcements. The Inside Sources hosts are confused -- isn't this insider trading? Or at least making it even easier to do insider trading? In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," Greg tries to understand how Trump Media thinks they can make this kind of thing work… legally.

1984 called... and it wants its Big Brother cameras back. In all seriousness, Flock cameras have popped up around the state and the country, and it has a lot of people worried. It's brought up some really interesting discussions about privacy. There are already so many government cameras collecting information all around, but people have real issues with a private company putting up these data-collecting cameras.

Today, we're bidding adieu to a 49-year-old vacuum named Beth. Yes... we're serious. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has announced the death of his trusty tan Hoover vacuum cleaner with a burgundy cloth dust bag. It's a funny story, but it got us thinking about the names we tend to give random objects. So what inanimate objects have you given a name to? A car, a house, perhaps your toaster? Greg and Holly have a fun discussion reading listener text responses.

U.S. House Democrats have now opened an investigation into Energy Fuels, which owns the White Mesa Mill in southern Utah. It comes after their CEO bought 74,000 shares of the company just before President Trump issued his executive order slashing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. Lawmakers now claim that the way the monument boundaries were redrawn gives a huge benefit to Energy Fuels, which operates the country's last conventional uranium processing site about a mile away from Bears Ears' previous boundary.

It's finally feeling a bit more like fall this morning, and we're so happy! There's just something so refreshing about the rain, especially given how hot and dry this summer has been. But it's important to remember that with rain falling across much of the state today, fire conditions are still dangerous and areas affected by recent wildfires could see even more flooding.

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

• Consumer inflation cooled in July, but prices remain high
• Healing the Great Salt Lake: State leaders prepare for the potential of another lackluster winter
• Immigration officers to receive electric gloves
• Federal judge bars USPS from following Pres. Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary elections continue around the country
• Defense team for Tyler Robinson says he shouldn't face "aggravated" murder charges
• Should politics rely on human or AI fact-checkers?
• Weather changes on the way… thank goodness!
• Tonight is the peak time to see the Perseids

It's cloudy… so that might make it hard to enjoy the spectacular sight in the skies tonight. But don't worry, it'll be back next year too. We finish up today's show talking about the Perseid meteor shower -- it's been going on this whole week, but tonight is supposed to be peak viewing. Fingers crossed for some clear skies!

A bit of weather change is finally on the way -- cooler temperatures and incoming monsoonal moisture are on deck throughout the rest of the week. Holly is so excited for fall and some cold temperatures! But the incoming changes may be short-lived… we may heat back up again before it really cools down. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson explains.

Here's an interesting question for you: should people trust human fact-checkers or AI fact-checkers more when it comes to politics? One may certainly be faster, but is either more accurate? There are certainly pros and cons to both sides; Greg and Holly discuss their thoughts and read listeners' texts with their thoughts.

A bit of developing news this morning -- the defense team representing Tyler Robinson argues that the prosecution should not be able to push for aggravated murder charges. In a new motion just filed, the defense says there were no aggravating factors in the shooting of Charlie Kirk and that their client shouldn't stand trial for aggravated murder and six other charges. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his perspective and continued frustration with the timeline on the case thus far.

During this primary election season, many have watched the Republican candidates as an example of how voters feel about President Trump and the MAGA movement. But with last night's primaries, we're also looking at the Democratic Party and whether Democrats want their party to go more central or go even more to the left. Your voice, your vote -- what could yesterday's primaries tell us about the upcoming general election?

The Trump Administration is 0 for 22 in its fight to get voter rolls access in all 50 states. And now -- to add to those losses -- a federal judge has told the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ignore the President's earlier executive order, which would have barred the postal service from delivering mail-in ballots in states that refused to turn over voter information to the Department of Justice. Greg gives us his legal takes.

According to the Associated Press, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will give agents gloves that can deliver electric shocks. It almost sounds like a taser, but in glove form. Greg's confused about the technology, and Holly hates the idea. They have a discussion about their concerns and how they think ICE could better enforce the law while also maintaining dignity for every human being.

It's not a great outlook for the Great Salt Lake, even with an increase in water conservation from everyday Utahns. The lake is approaching one of its lowest levels in recorded history. Water managers say things could have been a whole lot worse this year, but that doesn't mean the worst couldn't happen next year. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small has been digging into plans from state leaders to help the lake just in case we have another severely lackluster winter.

Inflation cooled just a hair last month, but it's still above where the Feds want it to be. Even with that decrease, prices for just about everything remain high. So why the disconnect? And could this teeny tiny slip in inflation push the Feds to lower interest rates... especially when mixed with that dismal jobs report that came out last week?  Right on the Money -- how will this affect your bottom line? Joining the program is Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

It's finally here! For thousands of Utah students, today is the first day back to school. Two districts are back in session: Granite and Iron. With a new year comes a whole lot of stress, uncertainty, and anxiety... for both the kids and the parents. Holly is sending one of her kids to junior high school this year; she talks about the anxiety both she and her daughter are feeling right now. Granite School District Superintendent Ben Horsley joins the program to share updates on how the first day of school is going in his district and the resources available to help kids transition in the new year.

• Money, money, money -- it's time for Truth in Taxation meetings!
• Ask the Attorney: Pushes for the University of Utah to be declared a "sanctuary campus"
• Local physicians share concerns with President Trump's EO on childhood vaccinations
• CNBC releases list of jobs it says are AI-proof
• Back to School: Being safe in school zones, around school buses
• How might data centers affect property taxes?
• Recent Air Force One stunt from President Trump over security concerns stuns many
• Study: dogs can read their human's emotions based on their face

Can your dog read your face? New research says yes. Whelp, so much for keeping secrets from my dogs! What's next? They'll learn to spell words, so I can't spell "T-R-E-A-T" or "W-A-L-K" anymore? Yeesh.

We're learning today that President Trump participated in a kind of magical act -- or spy stunt -- when returning from the NATO summit in Turkey. According to the Washington Post, the President boarded Air Force One (in full view of everyone else), then stealthily left the plane on a catering cart and boarded another plane to fly home. Greg and Holly discuss this kind of real-life "Mission: Impossible" scenario involving the President.

How might property taxes change due to data center expansions? New research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute finds Utah’s growing data center industry could have a surprising impact on property taxes. Researchers are calling it the "boomerang effect." KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins the program to explain. Greg and Holly then discuss a proposal from a Utah state legislator that would limit the ability of Utah's Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) when it comes to new projects on areas not near an existing military site.

Across the Wasatch Front, hundreds of thousands of children and teens are heading back to school. Over the next few weeks, the roads will get busier in the mornings and afternoons thanks to kids walking, biking, or bussing to and from school. So what can your kids do to remain safe? And what can you -- the parent (and driver) -- do to promote safety? In this back-to-school segment, Greg and Holly speak with two experts: Benjamin Donner, executive director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah Chapter and Jason Mettmann, Communications Manager for the Utah Highway Safety Office.

AI this and AI that -- we talk about artificial intelligence so much! But it's constantly growing and evolving, so it makes sense, right? Today, Greg and Holy discuss a new list from CNBC that lists the top ten jobs that are insulated from being taken over by AI. So if you're in the mood to change jobs and want something AI can't do (for now), you have to check out this conversation.

President Trump is attempting to limit the number of childhood vaccinations... even though the broader medical community disagrees. In this segment, Holly and Greg discuss the President's executive order and how medical and science professionals are responding. Dr. Richard Ferguson, an emergency room doctor and President of the Black Physicians of Utah joins the program to explain how parents should take this news and the conversations they should have with their physicians.

At the University of Utah, there's a push from some student groups to have the university be declared a "sanctuary campus." School leadership is expected to meet with those students today, saying they will hear their concerns and issues. But in the end… can a public university in the state of Utah even do what these students are asking? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares some insights in this version of "Ask the Attorney."

Unless you're a rich man, you might want to pay attention to this next story: property taxes could be going up in your neighborhood! Truth in Taxation meetings are underway around the state and Salt Lake City will be holding one tonight. If you're new to Utah, you might not be super familiar with these kinds of meetings, what they are, how they work, and how you can be involved in the decisions around your hard-earned dollars going to taxes. Inside Sources breaks it all down with Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association.

Heartbreaking developments overnight, as residents of Henefer were forced to evacuate their homes due to the Rocky Canyon Fire. Just this morning, we learned the fire is just a bit larger than 13,000 square acres and is 23% contained. That's good news for folks living nearby, but it doesn't negate the stress and worry they've been living with since fleeing their homes. Holly has some personal experience with losing a home and talks about the raw emotion and depression that comes from being in that situation. The hosts also discuss the overall financial costs of a potentially record-breaking fire season here in Utah.

• Immigration and Customs Enforcement: body cameras for agents, courts bursting at the seams
• Middle East Developments: "low-key" negotiations with Iran, Israel rejects Trump's peace plan with Gaza
• Back-to-School: 3,000 new teachers prepare for school year
• Back-to-School: The costs teachers often cover themselves
• Poll: 66% of Americans want more oversight of social media companies
• Pres. Trump looking for new ways to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
• Ask the Attorney: Prosecutors seek death penalty for third time against convicted killer Doug Lovell
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces major donation to help women and children

An emotional announcement from the General Relief Society President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, as President Camille Johnson announced a $65-million donation from the Church towards caring for women and children. Inside Sources' Holly Richardson was able to attend the donation; she explains what happened and why it's so important.

Doug Lovell, the man convicted and sentenced to death twice for the 1985 killing of Joyce Yost, was back in court today. Both of his previous sentences were overturned, but prosecutors are trying again. This time, they want to use artificial intelligence to clone Yost's voice, which would be based on recordings of her talking to police. In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," Holly asks KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas to explain what's prevented the death sentences from sticking in the past, plus what might make this time around different.

Despite rulings from the Supreme Court blocking President Trump's earlier attempt, the President is looking for different ways to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor. SCOTUS Blog Managing Editor Kelsey Dallas joins Inside Sources to explain what the President's trying to do differently this time around. She also explains some recent polling that finds more and more Republicans are losing confidence in the country's highest court.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that roughly 66% of Americans agree that there should be more oversight of social media companies. But how that oversight is handled is the biggest question. Should the government do it? Should a completely unrelated organization do it? Can social media companies be trusted to do it themselves? Greg and Holly both share their answers and then read comments from listeners to get their perspectives.

Teachers across the state are already hard at work preparing for a new school year. Joining us for a chat about how teachers are preparing and the costs teachers often cover themselves is Renee Pinkney, President of the Utah Educators Association. She explains that here in Utah, teachers spend nearly $1,000 of their own money just to set up their classrooms and help their students be successful. She also offers tips on how parents can support their children's teachers.

As hundreds of thousands of Utah kids prepare for a new school year, so too are thousands of teachers. This year, the state's welcoming in roughly 3,000 brand new teachers! For those brand-new teachers who are just starting off in their careers, it can be an intimidating and stressful journey. Deseret News reporter Jason Swensen caught up with several new middle school teachers to find out how they're preparing for a new school year; he joins the program to explain what he learned from them.

It's like a game of chicken between the U.S. and Iran -- Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz waterway will never fully reopen until the U.S. "corrects its behavior." Iran has issued a slew of demands, which U.S. officials have scoffed at. Iran says it's now working with Oman to reopen and monitor the strait. In the meantime, Israel has rejected a 15-point peace plan from President Trump aimed at promoting peace in Gaza. Professor Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University, joins Greg and Holly to talk about the broader effects that conflicts in the Middle East may have on upcoming midterm elections here in the states.

ICE agents will finally get body cameras; they're expected to be equipped by the end of the month. But the agency says they'll only release the footage collected on those body cameras when it's in the agency's "best interests." Is this a win for transparency, or simply a political show? At the same time, the courts dealing with immigration cases continue to be bogged down by thousands of emergency cases. Inside Sources goes in-depth on both ICE-related stories.

A bit of panic across the Wasatch Front yesterday, over an evacuation alert mistakenly sent out to a large audience over the Rocky Canyon Fire burning near Henefer. People around Northern Utah and even in Evanston, Wyoming received the alert on their phones last night, which said to evacuate now, but didn't say why or where to go. Turns out that was a bit of a mistake -- a technical glitch. Then in Southern Utah, a community is in mourning after two helicopter pilots crashed and died while fighting the WideMouth 2 fire. Greg and Holly have more updates on Utah's evolving fire situation.

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

• Back to School: Bell-to-bell cell phone ban, finding bargains for back-to-school shopping
• Report: Roughly half of Americans store stuff at their parents' house
• New jobs report signals a stalling market
• Utah's Energy Future: A conversation with Representative Celeste Maloy
• Meta must pay massive payout over New Mexico lawsuit – how will that affect Utah's lawsuit?

As you prepare to send your kids back to school this year, don't plan on the cell phone being a part of those plans. The state's bell-to-bell cell phone ban is officially now in effect. That means for many students in the state, it'll be the first year they won't  be allowed to have their phones during the school year. As we wrap up a week of Back-to-School topics, we also take a look at how you can find the bargains to help bring down the cost of buying school supplies for the new year.

More showdowns are forming between President Trump and the courts. Despite the Supreme Court shutting down the President's earlier plans to restrict birthright citizenship, the President is trying to find another way around the ruling. At the same time, another appeals court is putting the kibosh on Trump's plans to build a new massive ballroom at the White House. President Trump vs. The Courts -- Greg and Holly break down the new developments.

Here's an interesting question for you: are your adult children still storing their stuff in your house? Or are you still storing stuff in your parents' house? A new survey came out from Talker Research, showing that nearly half of all Americans – across several age groups – still use their parents' place as a personal storage unit. Greg and Holly have personal experience with this kind of thing; they discuss and share their thoughts.

Well this isn't good news -- the labor market may be stalling again. New jobs numbers out today show the country actually lost jobs in July. Across retail, finance, hospitality, local government, and education, the U.S. lost 23,000 jobs last month. Does this signal a slowing economy, meaning it's time for the Feds to cut interest rates? Senior Economist at Zions Bank Robert Spendlove shares his expertise.

When it comes to energy production, how much of it should be renewable and how much of it should be traditional? Is it an "either/or" or a "yes/and"? This week, we learned that Utah's number one source of energy in May was solar energy. But we constantly need more and more energy, so is it enough? Congresswoman Celeste Maloy joins Inside Sources for a conversation about energy and how we can find balance between traditional and renewable energies... to ensure we have enough power for our growing society.

A New Mexico court has ordered a massive payout from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Yesterday, the court ordered the social media giant to pay $567 million in damages for their algorithms and technology, both of which have been shown to harm children. That's in addition to $375 million already ordered by another New Mexico court in March. So how could this payout affect the ongoing lawsuit brought against Meta by Utah? The Inside Sources hosts discuss.

• Utah Firewatch: High heat and high fire risk coming this weekend
• Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress
• Examining Utah's college graduation retention rates
• Back to School: How are Utah schools planning to use AI in the classroom?
• Lawsuit filed against state over plans to tax 'big tech'
• National, local changes to child care
• Gene editing to create hypoallergenic beagles
• LinkedIn adds button to flag 'AI slop'

If you get on social media nowadays, you're bound to see something a lot of people tend to hate. In fact, it's been lovingly (or annoyingly) called "AI slop," and it = covers any kind of AI-generated content that looks... well... sloppy. Now, a major social media platform has created a new button so that users can flag this kind of "AI slop."

Scientists are using gene editing to create hypoallergenic beagles -- dogs that people with canine allergies would be able to own and be around. Greg and Holly both found the story fascinating at first, but Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp -- who's also the proud owner of two beagles -- had some serious concerns. Turns out he's not alone; many on social media share the same worries. So what are they concerned about? Andy joins the show to discuss.

Child care regulations might mostly be tossed out under new plans from the Trump Administration. This morning, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the proposed policy changes would put more decision-making in the hands of local governments. Speaking of local control and child care, the chair of the Salt Lake County Council is also defending the council's decision earlier this year to end county-run daycare programs. With so much going on with child care right now, Inside Sources talks more about it.

Taxing big tech companies -- is it legal or not? The state of Utah says it is; in fact, they passed a bill to do just that in the last legislative session. But the Utah Taxpayers Association disagrees, saying the state's new law violates existing federal law. Remember, the legislature passed the bill to tax large tech companies earlier this year, saying it's meant to target ads that are supposedly designed to addict minors. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his takes on what this lawsuit could mean for the future of "big tech" in Utah.

Education and artificial intelligence -- are they polar opposites? Or can they work hand-in-hand? And if they can work together, what's the most effective, most ethical way? Today, we really dig into artificial intelligence and how the state of Utah plans to use it in the coming school year. Over the course of two segments, Greg and Holly consult Matt Winters, AI Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education, to learn how schools, teachers, parents, and students can best use AI in the coming school year.

Utah's college students head back to class in just a few weeks. As we talk about back-to-school, we can't forget our college and university students. In this segment, Greg and Holly talk about graduation retention rates -- what drives people to go to college, stay in college, graduate from college, and then live in the same place where they earned their degree? Dr. Peter Bahr, Vice President of Employer Engagement and Managing Research Director for the Institute for the Future of Work at Strada Education Foundation, joins them.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress. Dr. Fauci oversaw the beginning of the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been conspiracies following him around for years, so he was subpoenaed to testify before a congressional committee. But he didn't really answer any of their questions, choosing to invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times. So what happens next?

Little-to-no relief in sight for wildfires burning around the state today. And the heat that's blowing into Utah for the weekend... well, it's certainly not helping very much. This summer feels like it's just dragged on and on and on when it comes to fires. And with the heat, the last couple of months have certainly been challenging. Inside Sources shares updates on new fires around the state, the fires that continue to burn out of control, and the potential long-term effects of the blazes here in Utah.

Utah's water systems -- and public utilities systems in general -- could be susceptible to attacks from Iran. According to a new intelligence note reviewed by ABC News, Utah is one of more than a dozen states that could find themselves the subject of cyberattacks from bad foreign actors. We've known for a while now that we could face attacks -- a legislative audit from the last general session confirmed as much. But according to ABC News, we were actually the target of attempted attacks last November. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the fragility of our security systems.

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

• The role ethics is playing in the midterm elections
• Man accused of killing Santaquin police sergeant to stand trial for aggravated murder
• Impact foreign buyers have on Utah's housing market
• Back to School: Using technology to prepare for a new school year 
• Bipartisan push in Congress for better forest management 

Read these phrases aloud and think about what's wrong with them: Match and mix,  jelly and peanut butter, stones and sticks, Clyde and Bonnie. Did those sound right to you? Probably not. They're called irreversible binomials, and Merriam Webster dictionaries is teaching us all about it on their social media. If you haven't seen their X/Twitter posts, you have to check them out -- they're both educational and fun!

Every election season, we hear from people across the country pleading for more ethical and moral candidates. But when push comes to shove and we're casting our ballot, it often feels like it's a low priority. One thing that's been really interesting to watch in this midterm election season has been this push for ethical lawmakers. At the same time however, some unethical or immoral candidates have also been pushed ahead. So when Election Day finally rolls around, will ethics actually matter?

In some developing news today, the man accused of killing a Santaquin police sergeant will stand trial for 15 charges after all, including aggravated murder and two counts of attempted aggravated murder. Michael Aaron Jayne has been charged for killing Sergeant Bill Hooser in May 2024. In this segment, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas catches listeners up on how the case has been progressing behind the scenes.

Foreign citizens are fewer buying homes in the United States right now. The National Association of Realtors says it's the second lowest rate of foreigners buying U.S. homes since 2009. So what does a thing like that do to the market? And specifically here in Utah -- how does that affect things? Inside Sources gets some answers from Russell Faucette, co-founder of The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate.

This whole week, we're spending time each day to get you and your family ready for back-to-school season. With the start of school right around the corner, we want to talk about technology -- how can you best use it to prepare for heading back into the classroom? And what things are in high supply already, so you can plan your shopping a bit better? Today, Greg and Holly speak with Amy Eisinger, a Google Search Trend Expert who talks more about using Google to get ready for a new school year. 

It's not very often that Congress can come together and cross party lines to get something done. But the ongoing wildfires around the country may have lit a bit of a fire under lawmakers, and now they have a rare bipartisan priority: wildfire prevention. Utah's own Senator John Curtis is now asking his colleagues to pass a bill aimed at forest management. It's being called the Fix Our Forests Act. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux has been following this bill and joins us with more. 

The U.S. stock market hit record highs on Tuesday, and profits for A-I and oil companies continue to soar. So amidst all of that, how are you feeling? How's your wallet feeling right now? The Trump Administration continues to relish in a strong stock market, but are the benefits trickling down to the average consumer? Dr. Michael Kofoed, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville joins to talk about the disconnect. 

The fallout over the Trump Administration's decision to slash the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monuments continue this morning. Now, we're getting insights into what the White House knew before the decision. When signing the executive order, President Trump said recreation in the area was virtually impossible, and that was a reason to cut the size -- so more people could allegedly use them. But documents uncovered by The New York Times show that the White House knew that wasn't exactly true. 

President Trump is backing planned data centers and AI expansion around the country, saying the concerns many Americans have about these facilities are unfounded. He says data centers will be good for local communities and that Democratic-run states and cities are actually the cause of the country's problems. The Inside Sources hosts certainly have some thoughts on these claims. 

More than 200 residents of a Midvale apartment complex that saw a massive fire on Friday are still waiting for answers and direction this morning. Many on social media have slammed the owners of the North Union Apartments, saying there's been little to no communication on next steps for the tenants. On top of that, many tenants have shared concerns about a so-called renter's insurance policy through their landlord. Greg and Holly share updates on the investigation and Greg shares legal insights into this so-called renter's insurance policy. 

Utah's long history of anti-gambling laws actually do apply to sports betting on prediction markets like Kalshi. That's what a judge ruled yesterday, siding with Utah's Attorney General. This whole thing with prediction markets is pretty convoluted and complicated. Even though states have the right to regulate gambling, there have been certain loopholes and definitions which have allowed this kind of gambling to continue regardless of state laws. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins Inside Sources to talk about the efforts to end those kinds of workarounds. 

• Utah Firewatch: 2nd worst fire season on record… so far
• Popular "hot dog on wheels" stops by KSL NewsRadio
• Poll: Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans to tackle the current economy
• Resale hustles -- are they worth it?
• Back to School: The costs of preparing for your kids to head back to class
• The immigration debate: What Utah's Senators are doing to fix a broken immigration system
• The importance of estate planning ahead of time
• Say bye-bye to your robotic vacuum. It could be a Chinese spy.

Do you have a robotic vacuum? Do you like it? Almost everyone we talk to says it's great in theory and can certainly have its perks. But overall… it appears to be more of a hassle than what it's worth. Well it might be time to bid your robotic vacuum 'adieu.' Greg and Holly discuss a new rule from the FCC to ban foreign-made household robots -- including your vacuum -- for being threats to national security.

Getting older has its pros and it certainly has it cons. Throw in an illness or something debilitating, and it creates a whole new challenge. That's why it's so important to prepare and plan as early as possible. A new article in the Deseret News takes a closer look at families who have loved ones with Alzheimer's and how they're getting their affairs in order before things get too difficult. 

Our immigration system in this country is broken. Whether you're on the left or on the right -- or right in the middle -- most Americans can agree that our immigration system needs to be reformed. But the question is how do we make the necessary changes? Utah's Senator John Curtis announced a new bill he's working on that would create a voluntary state-sponsored visa program; he joins Greg and Holly to describe his ultimate goals of the bill. The hosts also describe a proposal to close an immigration loophole from Senator Mike Lee.

With just a few weeks to go until the new school year starts, parents are starting to spend their hard-earned cash on back-to-school supplies. Whether it's clothes, pens and pencils, or lunch supplies -- or if it's the expensive school and extracurricular fees -- it can add up. In fact, a new GMA/Ipsos Parents Poll finds that parents will spend close to $900 per child this year… all to send their kids back to school. KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera has been speaking with Utah families to find out how they're saving money this year; he joins the show to explain.

A lot of people have side hustles nowadays -- a way to make some extra dough. And whether you're spending less or earning more... you're trying to find ways to stretch the budget. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt took a closer look at this trend of "resale hustles" to see if the math actually equals out. He joins Greg and Holly to share what he learned.

As Jame Carville famously said in President Bill Clinton's 1992 election campaign, "It's the economy, stupid!" And today, we're reading some new polling that Greg and Holly both thought was pretty shocking and telling about the upcoming midterm election. According to a brand new Reuters/Ipsos Poll, a plurality of American voters say they think Democrats would do better with the economy than Republicans. We haven't seen that kind of polling in about 10 years. Inside Sources discusses what this could mean for the upcoming midterms.

"Oh I'd love to be an Oscar Mayer Wiener! That's what I'd truly like to be!" This segment features a real treat for you today -- the Oscar Mayer Winermobile stops by KSL Broadcast House. The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels is in Utah this week, presenting you with a few chances to see it yourself. Greg and Holly step out of the building to get a tour of the Wienermobile -- one of six currently on the road. All Beef Aiden and Lucky Dog Lauren, two Oscar Mayer Hotdoggers, give Inside Sources and inside look into one of the most iconic vehicles to hit America's roads.

Our fires continue to cause real issues around the state. As of right now, we're seeing the second worst fire season on record. But with the way things are going, we could see this becoming the all-time worst season on record. The Widemouth 2 Fire in southern Utah has exploded in size, and several additional areas are now under an evacuation notice. Plus, a sheriff helping in those evacuations is getting a true "baptism by fire" -- he's only been on the job for two weeks. Greg and Holly share updates on the fires burning around the western United States.

If you're not coughing today, you're probably clearing your throat or blowing your nose. The air quality -- while better than yesterday -- is still so awful. Greg and Holly discuss the bad air and read listener comments with tips on how to adapt to the poor air. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson shares some hope for cleaner air in the near future. He also discusses an impending Super El Niño and what that could mean for Utah's upcoming winter.

• What does Utah get out of the new Colorado River agreement?
• Idaho community in mourning following deadly In-N-Out shooting
• DOJ formally cancels anti-weaponization fun, also drops charges for alleged reflecting pool vandals
• Back to School: Preparing your kids mentally and physically for a new school year; how to inspire a love of reading
• Midterm election concerns on the rise
• U.S. State Department mislabels African countries at AIDS humanitarian conference
• Ask the Attorney: Felony charge for U.S. citizen who deleted phone data?
• Benefits of camping

Holly's been out the last week… becoming one with nature. She thoroughly enjoyed a camping trip in American Fork Canyon and is back feeling refreshed and ready to be ultra productive. Turns out camping has a lot of physical, emotional, and mental benefits; Holly and Greg discuss.

A recent article in The New York Times has Holly scratching her head. "A U.S. citizen deleted his phone's data. Now he faces a felony charge." Wait, what? Doesn't this constitute some kind of search and seizure violation? Eh, not so fast. In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains how this incident is different because it took place at an international border crossing. He also explains which situations would require a full warrant, and which ones wouldn't.

Well… the U.S. State Department might need a refresher in geography. Despite having some of the best maps and foreign information in the world, the department released a map of Africa that was all wrong. The department that deals with other countries all around the world on behalf of the U.S. government recently presented a map of Africa during a conference on AIDS. And on that map, were several mislabeled countries. Doesn't exactly spell confidence now, does it? Yikes.

More and more Americans are growing concerned about the upcoming midterm elections. In fact, a large number of Americans tell Gallup they're worried about political leaders exerting undue influence to change election outcomes, ballots not being handled or counted properly or securely, and voter intimidation near polling places. Greg and Holly could see this kind of thing coming based on the rhetoric coming out from certain leaders in the political sphere; they share their own concerns with the way things are going.

For better or for worse, the school year is just around the corner. Maybe you're itching to get the kids out of the house or maybe you're a little sad to part with your little ones for most of the day. Either way, it's back-to-school season. To help us get started on some special weeklong coverage on Inside Sources, we're joined by Dr. Yohanna Vernon, a pediatrician at Ogden Clinic. She explains some helpful tips to ensure your kids are mentally and physically ready to head back to the classroom in a few weeks. Greg and Holly also discuss ways to inspire a greater love of learning and reading in your kids.

Some interesting developments took place this weekend in the U.S. Department of Justice. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally ended the anti-weaponization fund that had been pushed by President Trump. Now, the two Republican Senators who wouldn't support his confirmation say they'll vote to advance him out of committee. At the same time, the President is voicing a lot of anger and frustration at the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., who dropped all felony charges against an Olympian athlete accused of vandalizing the recently revamped reflecting pool.

So many questions this morning still unanswered… following a deadly mass shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, just a few hours north of Salt Lake City. Hundreds were at an In-N-Out burger joint on Saturday when someone started shooting. The attack killed three and left several more injured. The restaurant had only been open for a week. Greg and Holly share their sadness and anger about this senseless act of violence.

A two-year stalemate over how to share the water from the Colorado River finally has some finality -- the federal government has released their preferred management plan for how that water should be used. Among the changes are that states in the lower basin -- like California, Arizona, and Nevada -- must cut their water usage by 20%. But what about upper basin states like Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico? Gene Shawcroft, Chair of the Colorado River Authority of Utah joins to share what this deal means for our state.

Did you notice that reddish hue in the sky this morning? We might have some slightly cooler temperatures today, but the air is smoky! Much of the smoke is wafting in from the north, coming from fires largely in the Pacific Northwest. The fires burning in and around Spokane in particular have been devastating; Greg and Holly describe some of the incredible video coming from those fires. Here in Utah, it was not a good weekend for fires either. KSL TV's Madi Vollmer joins the program from down near the Widemouth 2 Fire. Inside Sources also spends some time discussing the best ways to prepare for potential fires.