Inside Sources

Topics you'll hear on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

The rapper Jay-Z has picked himself to be the halftime act at next year's Super Bowl. What? His company, Roc Nation, serves in an advisory role for the NFL, and that company picked Jay-Z to headline the act.

You know what they say: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Several countries in Europe -- and Japan too -- are warning their citizens to be prepared for some pretty serious disasters. Among the things citizens are being asked to stock up on is food. We Utahns know this principle very well -- if you know, you know.

After waiting more than 50 years for answers, the family of a woman found killed in Summit County in 1974 finally has some answers. Investigators have announced the closure of the murder case for Melissa Ann Smith, saying notorious killer Ted Bundy was to blame for her disappearance and death. Bundy has often been linked to various cases around the country, but evidence suggests he didn't do everything he's credited for. Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts executive producer and host of the COLD Podcast, joins Inside Sources with details on what makes this situation different.

A luxury three-year trip around the world has suddenly ended, leaving hundreds of senior passengers stranded in the Asian country of Cambodia. These people paid quite a pretty penny to live on this ship. Now, things have ended a year early, and many don't have a home to go back to; many sold their homes and planned to live on the cruise for years and years, something that was originally promised to them by the cruise company. But the company says oil prices just got too expensive to continue on.

Artificial intelligence could be coming to an emergency dispatch center near you. If you call the police or fire department non-emergency line in most of Salt Lake Valley, you might be greeted by AI beginning in December. With more on how this process works and the motivations behind it -- as well as how residents can get involved in the process -- Greg and Holly speak with Ivan Whitaker, the Executive Director/CEO of Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center.

Many independent voters around the country have struggled with this question in the past, and they're struggling this election cycle too: "Do I vote for somebody who I think will vote and do things I agree with, but appears to be a terrible human being?" A new analysis from the Deseret News got us thinking about this today -- the role morality plays in our elections and overall politics. For more on this, the hosts turn to Deseret News politics reporter Brigham Tomco.

Former state representative Trevor Lee made his first appearance in court today as he fights charges of communications fraud, mortgage fraud, and forgery. Charges were filed several weeks ago against Lee, and he resigned from the state legislature immediately afterwards. Prosecutors say much of his alleged fraud came from a home purchase Lee made. The investigations began after prosecutors were asked to look into allegations of public corruption.

It's still too close to call -- still no declared winner in the Israeli prime minister race. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his challenger in the opposition party has received enough votes to be named the clear winner. The votes are still being tallied right now, but it looks like neither candidate will have enough support to form their own government. For details on how the Israeli election is turning out and what the future holds depending on who wins, Greg and Holly turn to Middle East expert Dr. Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University. The Inside Sources hosts also discuss the fallout of the losing Brazilian presidential candidate fleeing to the U.S. and the aftereffects of a major election in the European country of Serbia.

The federal government is stepping in to try to stop Utah from banning Kalshi. The development comes just after Utah Attorney General Derek Brown sued the prediction market, saying their business is gambling and cannot operate in the state. Remember, our state constitution explicitly bans all forms of gambling. But the feds say Kalshi isn't gambling, so what's up with this? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the arguments and says this case could very well end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Hackers have targeted the Federal Elections Commission's system, disrupting campaign finance disclosures with less than a week to go until the election. As of this morning, the FEC's electronic filing system is still out of service. Inside Sources host Holly Richardson points out that this is a great reason why our elections shouldn't be centralized; it's much harder to hack more than 3,200 individual county systems from all over the country.

• Ask the Attorney: Weber County man arrested over signs identifying Flock cameras
• Price-fixing lawsuit filed against Dollar General; majority of Americans worried about AI's role in retailer pricing
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Breaking down Amendment B
• AAA Report: Utahns struggle to follow law instructing drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles
• Former FBI Director James Comey faces third set of charges from the Justice Department
• Ribbon-cutting held for final phase completion of new SLC Airport
• Lake Powell sees increased levels following heavy rain in Southern Utah
• Pumpkin carving is in full swing

With the Halloween countdown now on, Greg and Holly finish the show talking about pumpkin carving. They also share the story of the so-called "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers" from California and what makes his creations so unique.

Southern Utah has been pummeled by heavy rain over the last several days -- Southwestern Utah got hit hard last week, followed by Southeastern Utah over the weekend. The rain has resulted in some pretty bad flooding, but it's also helped the struggling Lake Powell. In just a few days, the reservoir has seen several additional feet added to its storage. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins to explain just how much water the reservoir has received.

Travelers rejoice -- the new Salt Lake City International Airport is finally finished. This morning, airport and city leaders held a ribbon-cutting for the final gates to open with the new project. That doesn't mean we won't see future expansions. But for now, the construction crews are finally getting a break... 12 years after the project began. Greg and Holly reminisce about how much has changed at the airport and the memories they've made there.

There are new charges for James Comey, the former FBI Director. The prosecution comes from the Department of Justice, which claims he broke the law by directing FBI staff to leak information to the press. But Comey's lawyers argue that the statute of limitations has expired. At the same time, a federal judge has ruled that Comey's daughter, Maurene, must be reinstated to her position as a federal prosecutor with the DOJ after being fired in 2025.

Utah drivers... we have a problem -- we're not really great at pulling over for emergency vehicles. New data from AAA says 90% of drivers say they pull over or slow down when passing a disabled vehicle, tow truck, or emergency vehicle. But other data from AAA says driving behavior tells a different story. That data says only 64% of vehicles moved lanes or slowed down -- more than one-third of drivers didn't do anything. For more on what the Utah law actually says, the Inside Sources hosts turn to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Zach Randall.

Utahns get the chance to weigh in on two amendments this election: one dealing with constitutional amendment notices and another dealing with the threshold for citizen ballot initiatives that involve raising taxes. Today, Inside Sources digs into the second one, Amendment B. There are arguments on both sides of the issue, but a large number of voters say the language of the amendment is still confusing. Ballotpedia backs this up, releasing new details today on Utah's ballot measure readability; Utah comes in with a title readability grade level of 21.

For more on Amendment B and why voters should or should not vote for it, Greg and Holly are joined by two guests: Scott Cuthbertson, spokesperson for "No on B" for Utahns Protecting our Constitution, joins first to explain why he's opposed to the initiative. Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, then joins with his perspective on why he supports the amendment.

How many of you actually compare the shelf price for something with the price that rings up at the cash register? Do you pay attention during the sale, or even afterwards on the receipt? Or are you like many people who don't even notice if there's a discrepancy? There's a new lawsuit out from the Federal Trade Commission and 20 states -- including Utah -- against Dollar General. The suit claims that the retailer ignored the shelf prices and instead charged customers more at the register. We explain the suit and discuss the overall uneasiness American consumers feel about the potential for AI to be involved in pricing.

A Weber County man found himself booked into jail this weekend after police say he was putting up signs identifying automatic license-plate readers like Flock cameras. But what exactly is the crime here? He didn't destroy or harm the cameras; he just put up signs. With how controversial these cameras have become, some say this kind of thing only adds more fuel to the fire. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the situation and how he would treat it.

There's now one week to go until Election Day. Across the country, Democrats are experiencing a wave of popularity, just like many expected and as tradition dictates in a midterm election cycle. But here in Utah, it's a different story. While unaffiliated voter registration continues to grow here, the overall feeling from voters is that Republican candidates are still the way to go. That's according to new polling from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics. Dr. Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas discuss why Utah's trend appears to be different from the rest of the country.

- What can Ireland teach Utah about keeping young people in the state?
- Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking Utah voters’ personal information
- The Halloween candy chronicles: sales struggle and school treat rules
- Some Utah County voters mistakenly told to include copy of ID with ballot
- Midterm shakeups: How Ukraine division is testing Republican unity + Alaska legal battle
- That awkward moment: How social media is impacting Gen Z's crucial life experiences
- The road to 10,000 thank you notes
- Audit reveals more accountability needed for tenured faculty at Utah higher education institutions
- Ask the attorney: Using AI to review evidence
- Toy Troubles: Santa's budget gets squeezed
- International Pez Museum of Erda celebrates 30 years of collecting

- Can Utah find a way to grow responsibly even during a worsening drought?
- Saving up for a starter home takes more and more time
- Ask the Attorney: Gavin Peterson bill on child abuse
- Utah Jazz prepare for season home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans
- Sen. Lee authors bill that would require data centers to pay for their own energy
- Poll: Utah voter confidence as we approach the midterms
- Previewing this week's big movie: Clayface

Greg and guest host Marty Carpenter finish the week chatting about the big movie of the week with the co-host of the KSL Movie Show, Andy Farnsworth, and guest host Larry Tassone from Megaplex Theatres. They discuss the movie Clayface and answer the movie question of the week: What's your favorite Chris Evans movie?

With the midterm election just days away now -- and Department of Justice election monitors on their way to Utah -- how are voters here feeling? The Deseret News is out with new polling about Utah voter confidence in the election, with roughly 77% of voters saying they are confident that their mail-in votes will be counted "as intended."

Should data center developers pay for their own power and energy? If we took a straw poll nationwide, Greg and Marty feel pretty confident that a majority of Americans would say 'yes.' And Utah's Senator Mike Lee is on the same train. In fact, he's authored a bill in the nation's capital that would hold data center developers responsible for energy costs.

It's going to be quite the party downtown this afternoon. The Utah Jazz are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans here at the Delta Center for their season home opener! The Utah Jazz had a rough start to the season earlier this week when they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies. But there's some hope for a home-court advantage tonight. For a preview of tonight's matchup, KSL Sports Jazz Insider Ben Anderson joins Inside Sources.

A bill in memory of a boy who died from child abuse in Weber County might get a second chance. This is the Gavin Peterson Bill, which was sponsored by State Senator Luz Escamilla. The bill failed last session, but she says she's bringing it back in the hopes of strengthening child safety protections. At the same time, Gavin's uncle is pushing for the proposal, speaking for the first time since this whole tragedy unfolded.

How long does it take to save for a starter home? New research says the time has doubled since 2019. On average, it now takes a renter 16 years to save up for their first home purchase… and that's only putting 3.5% down on a $335,000 house. For more on the new report from the Julian Bond Institute and what it means for young people who hope to someday buy a home, the hosts turn to Skyler Ford, a mortgage advisor with Neo Home Loans. He also talks about mortgage rates falling a bit for the first time since August.

Record growth for decades here in Utah has taken its toll, and we're in a bit of a predicament now. Specifically, water -- do we have enough water to sustain continued growth? That was the basis of a question this week at a conference here in Utah -- are we sacrificing our natural resources for economic development? In this segment, Greg and Marty have a conversation on that.

Utahns in the Hurricane area woke up to feet of mud in some places following devastating floods yesterday and through the night. Water was captured on video rushing down neighborhood streets, leaving thick clay-like mud in and around more than 100 homes and RVs. The mayor of Hurricane has declared a local emergency due to the damage. For the latest on the mud and the clean-up efforts now underway, Greg Skordas and guest host Marty Carpenter speak with KSL reporter Madi Vollmer on the ground there in Hurricane.

• Legislative audit finds no evidence of widespread mail-in voting fraud in the state
• Current, former GOP Senators voice outrage over Pres. Trump's deal with Russia
• Airbnb says it will limit the kinds of chores, cleaning required for guests by hosts
• Meet the Candidate 2026: Utah's 4th Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Early voting, Utah elections to watch, importance of peaceful elections
• Ask the Attorney: Tyler Robinson's defense team says they won't be ready for trial until 2029
• Proposal to create 3-digit hotline for survivors of sexual abuse
• The Detour: Demand for cruises expected to hit records in 2027
• Fly a kite? Nah, go fly a balloon

One Tooele County teen is taking flight for New York City. Alex Harris will take his skills of flying massive balloons to the Big Apple for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He's only 18 years old and has been preparing for this feat since he was 4. Greg and Holly discuss his journey and the coolness of this special adventure.

Who doesn't like a good cruise? No need to cook, clean, or do anything, really. Just hop on a boat and be pampered for days on end. And you get to see some pretty cool places in the process. Americans are hopping aboard the cruise ship trend -- AAA says a record number of us are planning cruise vacations next year.

Elizabeth Smart is joining the push for a 3-digit emergency number for people who find themselves victims of sexual abuse. It would be similar to 9-1-1 and 9-8-8 and would connect callers with trained professionals who can help in these situations. State Senator Heidi Balderree is working on a bill that would create this number here in Utah; she joins Inside Sources to talk about her proposal.

We all figured the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wouldn't go to trial for a couple of years. But 2029? That's a lot further out than we originally thought. Tyler Robinson's defense team now says they won't be ready to go to trial until 2029. They say the case is super complex, so they need more time. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains.

Early voting is underway across the state and mail-in ballots are already being returned. This morning, we learned from the Lieutenant Governor that statewide turnout so far is 6.45%. That's nothing compared to several states that'll be key to who controls Congress; many of those places are seeing record turnout so far. As we get closer to the election, it has us wondering more about the peaceful transfer of power that's such a key part of our constitutional republic. But Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen says our elections have become so toxic; he joins the show to explain how not conceding a race plays into this. Greg and Holly also discuss some of the Utah midterm elections they're keeping their eyes on.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidate 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the Democratic candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District, Jonny Larsen. He answers questions about his campaign, his top priorities should he be elected, and why he thinks he's the one to give CD-4 a voice in Congress.

Producer note: Republican incumbent Representative Mike Kennedy will join Inside Sources on Thursday, October 29th at 10 am to share more on his campaign.

For years now, people have complained about the cleaning fees and cleaning chores often required for Airbnbs. In fact, it's driven many people back to traditional hotels. But now, the company says it will limit the chores guests are required to do. Consumers are very happy about the change; hosts… are not. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp has been a long-time user of Airbnb joins the conversation.

The outrage over President Trump's deals with Russia continues to grow today, and a lot of the anger is coming from within his own party. It's coming from both current and former members of Congress, including former Senator and Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux joins Inside Sources with details.

Mail-in voting has been in the crosshairs for several years, with lots of unsubstantiated claims of fraud and misuse. But a new audit out from the Utah Legislature finds that there is no evidence of widespread fraud with mail-in voting. In fact, the audit found that vote-by-mail actually increased participation, especially in rural counties.

This morning, Utah's Lieutenant Governor announced that the Department of Justice would be sending an unknown number of election monitors to the state to monitor the upcoming election. LG Deidre Henderson posted the announcement on social media, saying she doesn't know where the poll watchers will go or how many will come, but that they will be required to follow Utah law. Greg and Holly discuss what poll watchers do, the laws around them in our state, and how this isn't an unprecedented move by the DOJ.

- Election Security: SLCo investigating case of missing ballots; Davis County takes proactive approach to ballot transparency
- Meet the Candidates 2026: Salt Lake County District Attorney
- Ask the Attorney: Should a new Utah Supreme Court Justice recuse himself from the redistricting lawsuit?
- Local food banks facing budget troubles due to high prices, increased demand
- 5 common foods in grocery stores see the most price fluctuation -- why?
- The housing market continues to struggle with higher prices and rising interest rates
- The changing economics of higher education
- Negative political ads in Ohio gubernatorial race get national attention
- 'How you like them apples?'

It's National Apple Day! Whether you prefer them whole, in a pie, or as a cider, there are so many ways to enjoy this delicious fruit. Greg and Holly discuss their favorite kinds of apples before discussing the rest of Holly's Fun Facts and Greg's Closing Arguments.

Negative political ads are nothing new -- they've been around as long as politics have been around. We all say we hate them, but they do work a lot of times; that's why we still make them. But a new attack ad from Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Ohio, against his Democratic opponent Amy Acton has a lot of people on both sides of the aisle frustrated and concerned with the state of our political ads.

For years and years, there was a push to send kids to college. Then college got more expensive and the pay for having a college degree didn't always keep up. It's created this interesting situation where people really wonder if college is worth it nowadays. And with everything getting more expensive, we think it's a fair question: is a college education worth the cost? The changing economics of higher education was the focus of a discussion from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute this morning. The speaker at that event is our friend Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He joins us in the studio for a discussion on the changing economics of higher education.

The housing market continues its slog amid higher prices and higher interest rates. Axios reports that Salt Lake City home sales have dropped by 11% since last year. And nationally, September was the worst month for pending home sales; ever since the National Association of Realtors began tracking the data in 2001. For a check-in on how the market is actually doing and whether or not people should lose hope, Holly and Greg speak with Russell Faucette, owner of The Stern Team and principal broker of Omada Real Estate.

While food banks deal with challenges of higher prices for goods, so do the average consumers. We're all dealing with higher prices for groceries, but not all groceries are created equal -- some foods see more price volatility than most. Greg and Holly discuss the five foods that consumers are having the hardest times paying for right now: ground beef, eggs, coffee, butter, and chocolate chip cookies.

With the way the economy's gone over the last several years, more and more Utah families are seeking help from food banks and community services. And that has those services stretched thinner than ever. Now, we're learning that one food bank in Provo may not be able to help all the families who need support unless it can raise $100,000 by the end of the month. For more on this story, Greg and Holly turn to Jessica Miller, Chief Impact Officer of Community Action Services and Food Bank.

This morning, we learned that a review of people who signed a petition to repeal Prop 4 -- which dealt with redistricting -- found that a new member of the Utah Supreme Court signed his name. Justice Michael Menssen signed the petition roughly seven months before his appointment to the court, yet he's heard argument relating to the redistricting lawsuit; he hasn't stepped back. Should he recuse himself from that case? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts.

Salt Lake County has the highest number of criminal prosecutions in the state. So, who should oversee that whole operation? In this edition of Meet the Candidate 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the top two candidates running to be the next District Attorney of Salt Lake County, incumbent Democrat Sim Gill and Republican challenger Kent Davis. They speak about their campaigns, what they hope to bring to the office, and how they believe their office should work with law enforcement to ensure our communities stay safe and secure.

There are some concerns around election security this morning. With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, we're learning that the Salt Lake County Clerk is investigating missing ballots that may have been stolen from mailboxes. At the same time, Davis County is taking a proactive approach to transparency for ballot processing. KSL Reporter Cameron Elliott begins our conversation with details on this new investigation into missing ballots in Salt Lake County.

It was quite a scene in Utah County last night after protestors were removed and taken into custody during a county planning commission meeting on data centers. KSL obtained video of the incident, which shows Utah County Sheriff's Officers tackling several people to the ground and putting them in handcuffs. Greg and Holly discuss what we know about the event and how it shows strong feelings still exist around data centers in the state. They revisit the topic later on and get the Sheriff's Office side of things.

• Senator Mike Lee defends DOJ investigations into voter information, which LG Deidre Henderson is pushing back on
• U.S. Education Secretary visits Utah, speaks on role of states in education
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 3rd Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Voter confidence remains shaky ahead of midterm elections
• President Trump signs order, establishes new task force on women's health
• Report: women and men use artificial intelligence in different ways and for different reasons
• New report sheds light on the role culture plays in fertility rates
• Unicyclist on 30,000-mile journey rides through Utah

One Guatemalan engineer is a pro at riding a unicycle, and he's on the trip of a lifetime right now from Alaska to Argentina. Right now, he's riding through Utah! Greg loves to ride his bike, but a unicycle? Not so much.

Fertility rates around the country continue to drop, even in a family-friendly state like Utah. We know that we have to maintain a population balance in order to keep a functioning society, so what can be done to improve the fertility rates without destabilizing things even more? A new report out this morning from the Institute for Family Studies and BYU's Wheatley Institute asks these very questions and looks at the role of culture when it comes to having babies. For more, Inside Sources welcomes IFS research associate and co-author of the report, Peter Foreshaw Brookes.

A new Pew Research poll finds that men and women use artificial intelligence in very different ways. From the very beginning of the report, the researchers found that men use chatbots more than women and that women are more likely to use AI for a variety of things, including work. But overall, women are still much more skeptical about AI. Greg and Holly share their own thoughts and reasons for using AI, and they read listener comments sharing similar reasons.

Women's health is important -- period. But the approach to addressing and improving women's health can be very different. President Trump announced a new female-focused task force yesterday while also signing an executive order that targets research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for women. But Holly has concerns about this approach, saying it cancels research that was already in progress. She also has issues with the makeup of the task force; she explains and gives her "hot takes."

There are now two weeks to go until Election Day, and confidence in the upcoming election is low. According to new polling from ABC News, the Washington Post, and Ipsos, only 6 in 10 Americans are confident in the midterm elections. It improves a bit when looking at just registered voters -- about 2/3 say they're confident that the elections will be conducted fairly and accurately. Greg and Holly discuss the new polling and share analysis on some of the hottest midterm battlegrounds around the country.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the top two candidates for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, the changes to national monuments in southern Utah, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

The U.S. Secretary of Education was in Utah today for her tour around the country advocating for returning educational responsibilities to the states. You'll recall that President Trump tasked the Secretary to wind down the U.S. Department of Education. We hear remarks from Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and the Inside Sources hosts discuss the pros and cons to having federal government oversight over education.

Utah's Senator Mike Lee is backing the Trump administration and the Department of Justice as they seek to obtain private voter information. It goes against what Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson is doing -- we spoke about that yesterday. Remember, the LG refuses to give the DOJ all of the private voter information they're demanding, saying it's against the law for her to release that info. But Senator Lee disagrees, saying it's "unreasonable" to oppose what the Justice Department is doing.

Today, Utah's Attorney General announced a new lawsuit against Kalshi, a popular platform in the prediction market industry. The State of Utah alleges that Kalshi's operations are gambling and are thus illegal here in the state. Their complaint also claims that Kalshi's actions are harmful to Utahns. We hear from Attorney General Derek Brown on the lawsuit. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas then gives his insights into the case and the overall law on gambling in the state of Utah.

• Utah dads create way to protect kids and help investigators looking into child sex crimes
• Utah doctor shares guidance amid early flu season
• BYU jumps up in AP Top 25 Poll; Utah also sees increased ranking
• AI and faith among the topics discussed at G20 Interfaith Summit
• AI's role in consumer pricing continues to expand, but consumers largely hate the idea
• Pres. Trump exempts Russia from sanctions and tariffs, even though Congress approved them
• Anthropic, SpaceX aim to give back to people affected by growing tech and AI
• Dogs take spooky parade in New York City to celebrate Halloween

Do you dress your pets up for Halloween? If so, what are their costumes? In New York City this weekend, dogs dressed up in their cutest, scariest, and most creative costumes for the 36th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Greg and Holly discuss their own pets' costumes for the upcoming holiday.

Two big names in tech, two big promises to give back, and two very different ideas about how to do it. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it’s putting 5% of its stock into a new public benefit fund -- potentially worth tens of billions of dollars -- to support several causes, including the fallout from AI on the workforce. Elon Musk says he wants to give a share of SpaceX to every kid in America, a pledge that could top $10 billion. Are these moves about genuine public good, managing the industry’s image, or a little of both?

President Trump is holding back on Congressionally-approved sanctions on Russia. Friday, he signed an executive order exempting Russia from additional sanctions and tariffs, in what was a bill named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. That -- along with a U.S. deal allowing Russian diesel into the country -- was the focus of comments from Energy Secretary Chris Wright... who joined ABC's "This Week."

As AI expands and technology improves, more and more businesses are using it in their day-to-day operations. That includes grocery stores. We've talked a few times before about the move to dynamic or personalized prices, and now we're getting a better look at just how much shoppers hate the idea. The Inside Sources hosts share their own thoughts and read listener text messages.

Artificial intelligence is getting smarter by the day, but is it getting any better at knowing right from wrong? Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is proposing what he calls “Humanity’s First Exam” -- a way to test AI’s moral reasoning, not just its ability to solve problems. So how do we teach machines to distinguish right from wrong, and what can faith traditions contribute to that effort? Greg and Holly discuss the topic with Deseret News religion reporter Tad Walch.

What. A. Weekend! If you follow college sports, you're probably still reeling from a weekend of upsets. The AP Top 25 Poll has gone all kinds of topsy-turvy following several top teams losing to lower-ranked schools. That includes Notre Dame, who lost the number 2 spot to the BYU Cougars, who beat them in Provo 28-24. Now, the Cougars have jumped way up in the rankings, taking the number 2 spot. At the same time, the Utah Utes won their game, pushing their ranking to number 10. With all of this excitement around college football, Inside Sources checks back in with KSL Sports Anchor Sam Farnsworth to get his takes.

Fevers, sore throat, headaches, and coughing -- those are just a few of the symptoms commonly associated with the flu. And while we usually associate the flu with cold weather, this year's flu is already ramping up even before the weather really turns. With an earlier season underway, does it mean it'll be a more severe flu season? And why are things starting early anyway? For guidance, Greg and Holly turn to Dr. Richard Ferguson, emergency room doctor and President of Black Physicians of Utah.

Some of the hardest work in law enforcement isn't just solving a crime. It's having to look at the evidence — day after day, year after year — especially when that evidence involves the abuse of children. Two Utah dads wanted to find a way to make that job a little easier, without compromising the investigations that help protect those kids. It's an AI platform called Shield View. It can help investigators sort through massive amounts of digital evidence, identify what matters, and avoid repeatedly viewing material that's already been identified.

Despite threats of prosecution, violence, and harm, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson continues her pushback on the Trump Administration and the Department of Justice's attempts to access secure Utah voter information. She went on CBS News' "60 Minutes" last night, just after a letter to her office containing a white powder was intercepted by a postal inspector. At the same time, new data from the State Elections Office finds that fewer Utahns are registering as Republicans this year; instead, many are registering as unaffiliated. And new polling finds that President Trump's approval rating is now the lowest it's ever been.

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

Greg and Holly finish the week chatting about the big movie of the week with the hosts of the KSL Movie Show, Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth. They discuss the movie Street Fighter and answer the movie question of the week: What's the most interesting documentary you've ever watched?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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