Inside Sources

• AI tech leaders sign agreement with White House to police themselves
• Celebrating podcasts on International Podcast Day
• Your Voice, Your Vote: CD-1 candidates take to the debate stage
• Utah's changing population could affect college enrollment
• Utah's childcare crisis
• Pres. Trump blocks funding for Utah's national parks
• Sen. Mike Lee pushes for impeachment of federal judge who ruled against Pres. Trump
• The status of the country's skilled trades workforce
• Fat Bear Week winner crowned

It's the update we know you've all been waiting for: the Fat Bear Week champion has now been crowned! A bear named Backpack took the title, just 7 years after his mother did.

Over the last few years, state leaders have put a renewed emphasis on the importance of trade skills -- of making sure our young people are getting opportunities to learn in ways besides traditional higher education. It comes at a good time as nearly 1/4 of current tradespeople are expected to retire soon. In this segment, we want to talk about a report that just came out on the State of America's Skilled Trades Workforce. Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs for the Future, joins Inside Sources to explain the need for more tradespeople.

If a judge doesn't rule in your favor, you generally appeal to the next higher court -- you don't usually try to get the judge removed from the bench. But that's exactly what Senator Mike Lee is proposing; he wants to impeach a federal judge who ruled against President Trump. The ruling in question paused the President's push to restrict mail-in voting. Greg and Holly have no shortage of thoughts on the move.

Major projects at Utah's national parks are now on hold after the federal government blocked $1.7 million in funding. The projects were designed to support research and protect resources across the state. This money wouldn't have only gone to Utah's "Mighty 5 Parks"; it would also have gone to recreation areas in the state managed by the federal government.

If you have kids, you probably know the struggle of finding good, affordable child care nowadays. And it feels like it's only getting harder. So what can be done to make things better for Utah's families? This weekend, KSL NewsRadio will air a special presentation called "Utah's Childcare Crisis: Navigating the lack of availability and affordability in a costly world." Ahead of that special, we want to talk more about the issues of childcare. For more on that, Greg and Holly are joined by the producer and host of this special, KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson.

Utah's population is changing and that's going to mean a bit of an enrollment crunch for Utah's colleges and universities in the coming years. New data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute re-emphasizes a warning from the state's Speaker of the House: we need to be looking at the future and prepare now. With more on this new data and how colleges can prepare, Greg and Holly are joined by Deseret News reporter Jason Swensen.

Election season is ramping up here in Utah and the first debates are finally underway. Last night, candidates for Utah's First Congressional District took to the debate stage. Remember, this is the district that now leans towards Democrats. The candidates are Republican Riley Owen and Democrat Ben McAdams. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the matchup and we hear the KSL Truth Test analyzing the debate.

We started out the show with a discussion on new tech: artificial intelligence. In this segment, we shift the conversation to a newer kind of tech… that's also not really new anymore: podcasts. It's International Podcast Day! KSL has a large presence in the podcast world, from Dave Cawley's COLD to Maria Shilaos' KSL News Daily and everything in between. With more on how podcasts work and why they are so popular -- both among listeners and among podcast creators -- is Amy Donaldson, executive producer with KSL Podcasts.

It's being called a kind of "AI Constitution" -- leaders in the artificial intelligence industry have come together with the White House and agreed on a set of safeguards for AI development. Basically, the tech leaders have agreed to police themselves. The agreement comes amid several dire warnings from AI leaders about the future of the tech and how it could lead to the end of humanity. So, what do these safeguards mean for the average American? Or the average AI user around the world? Joining us for more is Tim Kapp, founder of the tech firm Cinco AI and an adjunct professor at BYU.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doesn't want "fat" people in the military -- he's said so several times before. Today, he's expected to announce several changes to the military, including the elimination of 20% of admirals and generals. He's calling it the "State of the Force." Ahead of his remarks, Greg and Holly share their concerns about a push towards looks for military members and leaders instead of a push towards ability and skill.

• State legislator charged with multiple counts of fraud, resigns from elected position
• Report: Domestic violence victims falling through the cracks
• Ask the Attorney: Former death row inmate released after 40+ years on bail
• Lindsay Clancy's defense asks for investigation into lone holdout juror, says she can't be tried again
• Preparing for the next natural disaster
• GOP pushback on Pres. Trump naming monuments after himself; Proposal to build baseball park in Grand Teton Nat'l Park
• U.S. Senate passes bill aimed at 'protecting' college sports
• Gov. Cox proposes mandatory volunteer service for Utah youth
• New data: Teen health improves after pandemic dip
• Documentary being made on Utah's 'dirty soda' culture

If you had to explain Utah to someone who’s never been here, what would you say? Mountains. Fry sauce. Jell-O -- all of those, of course. But also, how about a Diet Coke with approximately 14 things added to it? That's right… We're talking about Utah's dirty soda obsession. It's now getting the documentary treatment. It's called "Saints and Sodas," and it looks at how a simple fountain drink became part of Utah culture.

Here's some good news for you: teen health is finally showing signs of recovery after taking quite a hit during the COVID pandemic. In particular, there has been some good movement in terms of mental health for Utah teens. The Deseret News reports that improvements have also been made with diet and physical education as well. But this segment, we really wanted to focus on the mental health aspect of this conversation. How have things improved? What's driving the improvement? And what can we -- the adults -- do to continue helping our teens with their mental health? For more on that, the hosts turn to Gregory Noel, LMFT; he's the co-founder and clinical director of In Solidarity Counseling.

If Governor Spencer Cox could change one thing in America, he says he'd implement mandatory volunteer service for the country's young people. On X, he wrote that there needs to be some kind of national service for our youth. Holly and Greg both like the idea, but is it something the government should be mandating? Our listeners chime in with their thoughts.

The Protect College Sports Act has crossed the finish line in the Senate, passing with a vote of 77 to 22. Utah's two Senators voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation, which aims to really protect college athletes. It's not a complete win yet, though -- it looks like it'll have quite a challenge in the House. For additional insights, the hosts speak with Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux.

Should living presidents be allowed to put their names on federal buildings? Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana says absolutely not. He told CBS News' "Face the Nation" that living presidents should not be allowed to put their own names on federal monuments and buildings. At the same time he's making these statements, the Trump Administration is also proposing a massive baseball park in Grand Teton National Park. Holly and Greg share their own hot takes and read listener comments on these two controversial stories.

When you live in the West, you get used to all kinds of natural disasters: fires, earthquakes, snowstorms, floods, windstorms -- we could go on and on. And that's not even including the manmade disasters. When you constantly have to live on the edge, how do you prepare -- both physically and mentally? September is Emergency Preparedness Month, so we wanted to have a conversation on how to prepare. Joining us with tips for Utah families is Joe Dougherty, Public Information Officer with the state Division of Emergency Management.

There are more developments in the Lindsay Clancy case today. She was back in court this morning for a hearing on a potential new trial. But what's interesting now deals with the one holdout juror and claims now of "double jeopardy" protections. The other jurors now say the one holdout juror wasn't using legal parameters to make his decision. Now, the defense wants that juror investigated. Plus, the defense argues that there can't be another trial for Clancy because of "double jeopardy." It's a complicated situation, so Greg breaks it down for listeners.

After more than 40 years in prison and jail -- including decades spent on death row -- Douglas Carter woke up in the real world today. Yesterday, the judge overseeing the case ruled that he could be released on bail while the Utah County Attorney's Office works on a new trial for Carter. We talked a bit about this story yesterday when the judge was hearing testimony and arguments about releasing Carter on bail. The judge ruled in favor of Carter in the evening and Carter left the Utah County Jail late last night. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers Holly's questions about what happens next.

Thousands of domestic violence victims in Utah may not be getting the immediate help they're supposed to get from law enforcement around the state. That's according to data collected by the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition and reported on by the Utah News Dispatch. According to reporting from Annie Knox, officers are responding to calls about domestic violence and are asking the right questions, but aren't contacting the state hotline to arrange for shelter and additional support. Greg and Holly discuss the recent changes to Utah law and the resources available to help victims of domestic violence.

A Utah state legislator has resigned from his elected position after being charged with several counts of fraud by the Utah Attorney General's Office. Trevor Lee represented a district in Davis County until yesterday, shortly after charges were brought against him. In his resignation letter, Lee said he was stepping away to focus on personal issues. Claims of fraud came to light during the primary election -- which Lee lost -- and it now appears that the Attorney General thinks there must be some kind of truth to those claims.

Artificial intelligence heads to Washington, D.C. today. Not only is the federal government unveiling a new website that uses AI to answer common questions about the government, but several top AI leaders are set to meet with President Trump today too. The visit comes amid growing concerns over rogue AI agents, hacks into government databases around the world, and threats of the end of humanity. And remember, many of those same industry leaders are the ones calling for a slowdown in the development of AI. Sounds great, right?

• Election Day check-in: Could Republicans lose both the House and the Senate?
• Family… Isn't it about time? Celebrating the cornerstones of our society on National Family Day
• How can we work together to end the high rates of veteran suicide?
• Senate set to vote on bill affecting college sports
• Pres. Trump continues touting strong economy while pushing plans to try and lower price of diesel
• Prosecutors to reopen investigation into allegations of mass sexual assault by Cornell University students
• The state of religion and faith in America
• Declassified: The best-kept fantastical fall secrets in Utah

Sweatah weathah -- this morning finally felt like true fall. And if you're like Holly and Greg, you probably enjoy seeing the leaves turn colors up on the mountainside. Well, if you want to really get the "fall" experience but without the crowds, you're in luck! Well, for now -- that might change once everyone sees the same list.

When it comes to surveys about religion and faith, most look at how many people sit in the church pews each week. But that tends to exclude a lot of people of faith who might not belong to any organized religion. A new survey from Brigham Young University's Wheatley Institute aimed to bridge that gap -- to find out how faithful we actually are in the United States. Inside Sources gets a breakdown with one of the authors of the study, Shima Baradaran Baughman.

Sometimes you read a story that just makes you so mad, you want to cry or throw up. And for Holly, this is one of them. Prosecutors in New York will reopen an investigation into several Cornell University students over claims they drugged and sexually assaulted a female classmate several times and with several men. The developments come following a new lawsuit from the female, who left the university shortly after the alleged incident. In the lawsuit, they claim university officials did nothing with some of the men and only required a few of them to write essays as punishment. Holly and Greg discuss the case and share their own frustrations with how everything's been handled thus far.

With the midterms just 5 weeks away, the economy is at the top of many voters' minds. With diesel prices at record highs and consumer sentiment falling even lower, the party in power -- the Republicans -- have a nearly impossible task before them if they want to keep control of Congress.  President Trump thinks he has a solution, at least for bringing the price of diesel down. But economists are sounding a warning, saying it doesn't work the way he thinks. For more on the state of the economy ahead of the elections, Greg and Holly speak with Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

It's not often we talk about sports on this show -- it's not exactly our forte. But when sports mix with politics? Sign us up! The U.S. Senate is finishing up its last week of work in D.C. before the midterms, and they're expected to vote on a major sports bill. It's called the "Protect College Sports Act," and it's expected to address NIL -- name, image, and likeness -- among college athletes. KSL Sports' Mitch Harper joins to break down what it could do to the college sports world.

Every day, 17 veterans die by suicide. In fact, the V.A. says it's the second-highest cause of death for veterans under age 45. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we talked quite a bit about that earlier this month. But as the month wraps up, we want to focus in on one group of people: our veterans. Why do veterans experience such high rates of suicide? What can be done to help them? For more on that, we turn to Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at the Wounded Warrior Project.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may remember a little catchphrase from old videos produced by the Church, which emphasized the importance of making time for families. In that same vein, the Inside Sources crew has put together a special hour-long presentation on strengthening family bonds; it'll air this coming Saturday. Ahead of that -- and on this special day -- Greg and Holly preview the special and talk about the changing demographics of families.

The midterms are barreling closer and closer, and it appears the tides have turned. Democrats are already favored to take the U.S. House, but what about the Senate? The founder of The Cook Political Report says there’s a “very realistic” chance that Dems could take over the Senate too. Plus, the White House is running a political ad ahead of the elections, which is a repurposed ad from President Trump's 2024 campaign. But this time, the ad says it's being paid for by the U.S. Government -- by taxpayer dollars. With 5 weeks and 1 day to go, Holly and Greg give their political takes on where the elections stand today.

A man who's spent more than 40 years behind bars for a murder could walk out of jail today. Douglas Carter was convicted of murdering Eva Olsen in the 1980s, and he's had his conviction overturned twice by the Utah Supreme Court. He's awaiting yet another trial but could be released on bond today. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains today's hearing and why it would be so unique for Carter to leave jail after spending decades on death row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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