Inside Sources

• Church of Jesus Christ leader warns of online anonymity
• Do you have the patience to complete a board game… that takes 20-30 years?

Two friends from the United Kingdom say they'll complete the world's most complex board game: The Campaign for North Africa. You might be thinking, it's a board game -- how hard can it be? The pair already did a test run, and it took them 18 months to do just 6 turns. A YEAR AND A HALF to barely even get started. Why not just use AI, right?

A few weeks ago, our social team here at KSL went around and asked employees to share the fake name they use online. Greg and Holly both told the truth -- they don't use fake online names. They say it's important for them to represent themselves and not hide behind a pseudonym. Now, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is weighing in on this growing trend of online anonymity. Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke to a worldwide group of young adults, warning that hiding behind anonymity to attack others will lead to a kind of spiritual darkness.

Democrats woke up today overjoyed at the results of yesterday’s election. The party predicted a “blue tsunami,” and it definitely seems to have panned out. Across the country, Democrats flipped multiple seats in both the House and the Senate, plus several governorships. President Trump has admitted that Democrats won and says he’ll work with them. At the same time, he hasn’t shied away from using his presidential powers of the veto. Your Voice, Your Vote — it’s the morning after the midterm elections, and Greg and Holly have analysis and updates today.

In their coverage, they speak live with one of the Democrats who flipped a seat in the U.S. House, Congressman-elect Ben McAdams of Utah’s 1st Congressional District. He outlines next steps for fulfilling his campaign promises and how he’ll represent Utah voters. KSL political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins the show to discuss the massive changes coming to Utah’s legislature after several incumbent Republicans appear to have lost their seats to Democrats, third-party candidates, and unaffiliated candidates. The hosts also turn to the role the economy played in the election; Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, shares his expert insights.

- Your Voice, Your Vote: Election day is finally here
- Ask the Attorney: Tyler Robinson's team cites Pres. Trump social media post in new ask to bar cameras from the courtroom
- SCOTUS hears arguments on public funding for religious preschools
- Some Utah ski resorts preparing to open as soon as this weekend
- Washington County schools working to reconnect students with each other

What'll it take to get students to connect with each other? Does taking away the phone or the tablet make the difference? Or does it need something more? The Inside Sources hosts finish up the show with a discussion on what schools in Washington County are doing to help students connect with one another in successful ways.

Did you feel the chill in the air this morning? Ski resorts around the state are also feeling that chill, and it has them excited. In fact, some resorts are planning to open as early as this weekend! Greg's excited to get onto the powder, and he and Holly share their hopes for a successful winter season.

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments today dealing with public funding for Catholic preschools. The case comes out of Colorado, where the state said those religious schools couldn't receive taxpayer money unless they agreed to a non-discrimination clause. Now, the matter's heading to the highest court in the country, and a prominent Utah organization is adding in their support of the Catholic school. Greg and Holly discuss the ins and outs of the case and how it made its way to the Supreme Court.

The team representing Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing political influencer Charlie Kirk, are once again asking for cameras to not be allowed in the courtroom at the beginning of the hearing. This time, however, they say a social media post from President Trump is reason enough why additional media coverage inside the courtroom shouldn't be allowed. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains their arguments and gives his take on whether they hold water.

The months and months of political ads, vicious attacks, and policy platform pitches are finally coming to a close. Today is Election Day! Inside Sources will have special live coverage all night, but Greg and Holly get things started on our regular morning show.

• KSL political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins with insights into what Utahns need to know about voting today.
• State Deputy Elections Director Shelly Jackson explains what's changed statewide and how the state is helping voters in San Juan County affected by devastating floods so close to the election.
• Deseret News editor Sarah Jane Weaver outlines ways the Deseret News will track election results tonight.
• Former Governor Gary Herbert joins Greg and Holly in the studio to discuss how we can reintroduce dignity into our elections and political arguments.
• Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman calls in to address concerns about full ballot drop boxes in various spots around the country.

• Flooding Continues in Southern Utah; Northern Utah Sees Record Rain Too
• Missing Utah Teen Found in Oregon; FBI Warns of 'Gore Groups'
• Ask the Attorney: Lori Vallow Daybell Appeals to Idaho Supreme Court
• Ask the Attorney: Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal With Prejudice
• State Auditor Concerned With Growth, Lack of Transparency From Public Infrastructure Districts
• Daylight Saving Time Comes to an End
• One Woman's Mission to Restore Utah Headstones

- Utah announces age verification law enforcement for adult websites
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Explaining the RECA fund
- Halloween fun on Inside Sources
- Previewing this week's big movie: Everest

Inside Sources finishes up the week by checking in with the hosts of the KSL Movie Show, Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth. They discuss the big movie of the week, Everest: The Other Side. They also chat about the passing of actor Patrick Stewart and share their favorite Halloween movies.

We're celebrating Halloween a day early on Inside Sources! Holly's the only one on the team who dressed up, but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun. First, we talk with our friends from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, hotdoggers All Beef Aiden and Lucky Dog Lauren. They join us from Southern Utah, where they're surprising parties and trick-or-treaters for "Halloweenie." Then Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp joins to talk about his favorite Halloween traditions.

For years, Utahns who had health issues resulting from the nation's nuclear testing in the West struggled to get help and support. Recently, the eligibility expanded and now many more people are eligible for help under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; we've talked about it a few times. But we've had several people reach out to us wanting us to talk more about the RECA fund and how it works. For more on this, we turn to Mary Dickson, an award-winning writer, downwinder, and thyroid cancer survivor.

Utah's fight against adult sites continues this morning. Today, the State of Utah is announcing enforcement action for its age verification laws dealing with websites featuring adult content. It's a continuation of Senate Bill 73 from the last legislative session, which has spurred lawsuits from the adult film industry that claimed Utah's law was too vague and overreaching. To help break down the law and what the state's doing to enforce it without running against the federal judge's decision, Holly and Greg chat with State Senator Calvin Musselman -- who sponsored the original bill -- and Commissioner Margaret Busse with the Utah Department of Commerce.

It's the final countdown -- just four days to go until Election Day! If you've looked at your ballot this year, you probably noticed several third-party or unaffiliated candidates running for office. We've really focused on the top contenders in those races, which generally are the Republicans and the Democrats. But with a rising number of other candidates, it got us wondering about the motivation. We know that unaffiliated voter registration is up in the state... but we also know that loyalty to Republican candidates remains high statewide. So why a continued push for these other candidates?

Greg and Holly also break down new polling numbers that say a Democrat-controlled Congress is all but certain.

• Utah’s fight against gambling
• Utah homeowners losing their homeowners insurance at alarming rates
• Trick-or-Treating safety
• Meet the Candidate 2026: Rep. Mike Kennedy for Utah's 4th Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Explaining Amendment A
• Election check-in: Drama in the Alaska senate race, Dems see new battleground states
• Deceived: KSL launches new podcast digging into the Daybell story
• Stiffer penalties, fines announced for teams that make expletive chats aimed at BYU during sporting events
• Study: Walk faster to live longer

How fast you walk could indicate how long you’ll live! Well, kind of. New research says that people who walk faster tend to live longer. Inside Sources wraps up today’s show with a discussion on a new health study reported in Healthline.

Chants and trash talk are all too common in sports games. But when the attacks turn personal — whether about someone’s race, ethnicity, or religion, it crosses a line. BYU’s sports teams have long been the targets of expletives yelled at them and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But it’s really amplified as the Cougars joined the Big 12 Conference. Now, following an incident at UCF last weekend, the Big 12 is cracking down in a big way. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper joins the conversation.

Just a few years ago, Tyler Ryan and JJ Vallow disappeared. They were later found murdered, and their mother and her husband were convicted. But during the investigation, it came out that these murders weren’t the beginning — the story had begun years before with now-deceased spouses of both Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. This is the focus of a new podcast released by KSL today called Deceived: The Daybell Story. For insights into this podcast and what it covers, Greg and Holly speak with Nate Easton, news director of East Idaho News and the host of the new podcast.

The senate race in the country’s coldest state is heating up in some really interesting ways. This morning, the governor of Alaska order an investigation into claims of Democratic involvement in getting another Dan Sullivan on the ballot to run against the incumbent, Senator Dan Sullivan. A New York Times investigation now claims that Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s team was involved in the scheme. Also, Democrats nationwide are now looking at new potential battleground states in the race for Senate, including Florida, South Carolina, and Mississippi.

In this segment, the Inside Sources hosts break down the less controversial of the two amendments on Utah’s ballots this election: Amendment A. This amendment changes the publication requirements for proposed constitutional amendments — removing a 60-day newspaper notice that is currently required per the state constitution. Greg and Holly explain the proposal and share insights on both sides of the issue.

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 Republican candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District, incumbent Representative Mike Kennedy. He answers questions about his campaign, his top priorities should he be re-elected, and why he thinks he's the one to continue giving CD-4 a voice in Congress.

Producer note: Democratic candidate Jonny Larsen was interviewed last week about his campaign. The full interview can be found on the KSL YouTube page. 

With just a few days left to go until Halloween, Greg and Holly talk about safety around trick-or-treating. And get this — the night after Halloween — from the 31st to November 1st — is when our clocks fall back for Daylight Saving. Will that affect anyone’s Halloween plans?

Utah homeowners are struggling to keep their homeowners insurance policies, often through no fault of their own. New data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners says Utahns are losing their insurance coverage at a higher rate than homeowners in any other state. The KSL Investigates team dug into the numbers and spoke with the state insurance commissioner to find out why.

The fight between Utah and Kalshi has now turned criminal. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown filed criminal charges against the prediction market platform and some of its executives. It comes just days after the U.S. government and the FTC sued Utah to stop the state’s ban on Kalshi. At the same time, we’re reading that AG Brown’s political campaign took donations from the gambling industry, including some of Kalshi’s competitors. Does that complicate the existing suits?

Also, there’s a new warning from the CEO of Draft Kings about the dangers of online gambling — including sports betting — for our teenagers. Gambling might be illegal in the state of Utah, but that doesn’t mean we’re immune from the negative effects of gambling. For more on a conversation on teenage gambling addiction and how to avoid it, Greg and Holly turn to Gregory Noel, LMFT; he’s the co-founder and clinical director of In Solidarity Counseling.

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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.