Inside Sources

• Utah Heat: power outages, appropriate tree watering
• Tough Conversations with Kids: How parents can keep their kids safe around evolving technology
• Utahns… the leaders of being passive-aggressive?
• Utah makes top list of worst states to live in
• Argentina court rules that goldfish have rights

When you go to a sushi bar, one of the things you don't usually see on the menu is goldfish. I mean, we typically don't eat goldfish unless it's in cracker form. But a court in Argentina found that a pair of goldfish -- who were living in a tank at a sushi restaurant -- had rights. And we're not talking about just the right to not be eaten, but actual rights afforded to -- as the country calls it -- sentient beings.  Greg shares his legal insights into this bizarre story.

Utah often tops the list of best states -- for business, for families, or for life in general. But a new ranking from CNBC certainly caught Holly and Greg by surprise. Their analysis says that Utah is one of the 10 worst places to live in the country. But why? Greg and Holly go through the data and give their takes.

Did you know that Utahns have a reputation around the country of being ultra passive-aggressive? If you didn't, well maybe you should have.. (see what I did there?). A new opinion piece says that Utah's passive-aggressive nature isn't actually a good thing. In fact, it could actually have a detrimental effect on our society. Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen explains what she's found in her research.

It's only the middle of July, but back-to-school season is just around the corner. Before you know it, your kids will be out of the house for most of the day. Before they head out, we're taking some time to talk about the tough conversations you should have with your kids. Today, we kick things off with a chat about technology... AI, chatbots, and sextortion. With so much changing technology, how do you talk with your kids about the dangers of this kind of tech and how they can best be protected? Brandon Amacher, Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University, joins to share his expertise.

The high temperatures are finally breaking… well, kind of. It's still a triple-degree day today, but there's some relief in the forecast thanks to higher storm chances and temperatures only in the 90s. Greg and Holly discuss what it's like to go through this heat without AC—largely due to power outages. Tony Gliot, Director of the Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division, joins Inside Sources to talk about the importance of watering trees even with the heat and ongoing drought.

It feels like monumental whiplash -- President Trump has signed an order shrinking two controversial monuments here in Utah. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments will see a size reduction of close to 90% thanks to the order, which maintains that certain sites will be protected but many others will not. Monumental Whiplash -- Inside Sources has special in-depth coverage on the move and how those affected by the President's decision are reacting. In this special hour, Greg and Holly are joined by:

• Lori Maughan, San Juan County Commissioner
• Kate Groetzinger, Communications Director at Center for Western Priorities
• Davina Smith–Idjesa, co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition and Navajo Nation representative
• Logan Monson, Utah State Representative (District 69)

• Sources: President Trump will sign EO shrinking size of controversial Utah monuments
• A new opponent emerges in fight against data centers
• President Trump says U.S. Navy blockade on Strait of Hormuz will go back into effect
• New York Times say DOJ has subpoenaed reporters over Air Force One reporting
• Sen. Graham's death contributing to a changing Congress
• Ask the Attorney: KSL legal analyst answers listener questions on Robinson preliminary hearing
• Bison attacks visitor at Yellowstone National Park

Here in Utah, state officials are always reminding people not to pet the fluffy cows on Antelope Island. Well, the same principle applies to fluffy cows in Yellowstone. And to be fair, we might need an even stronger warning for people in Yellowstone: don't come within hundreds of feet of the bison, don't even look at the bison, and you know what? Don't even think about the bison. All these warnings have been heightened by an attack in Yellowstone where a 65-year-old man found himself thrown 8 feet in the air… by a bison.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is now on pause. The judge overseeing the case says he will wait for another round of arguments in September before deciding whether or not to take the Charlie Kirk murder case to trial. The hearing was livestreamed all last week on KSL's YouTube channel, and our listeners chimed in with so many questions and comments. In a new segment called "Ask the Attorney," KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers many of the questions asked by Utahns. He and Holly are joined by Michael Houck, KSL YouTube Specialist.

Republican Senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, has passed away. His absence from the chamber marks an interesting development, as many saw him as President Trump's "Senate Whisperer." In this segment, Greg and Holly talk about a changing Congress ahead of the midterms. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux shares insights on a changing U.S. Congress. The Inside Sources hosts also discuss the recent appearance of Senator Mitch McConnell and whether voters have a right to know what their representatives are doing on their behalf… all the time.

Are there limits to the First Amendment and Freedom of the Press? The New York Times says the White House is trying to intimidate its reporters after four staffers were subpoenaed by the Department of Justice. The DOJ says it's not going after the reporters themselves, but just wants to know their sources for stories they've published on supposed security issues on the new Air Force One. KSL NewsRadio News Director Becky Bruce joins the conversation to share more on how reporters and sources interact responsibly.

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's the same old story -- another move towards blocking the Strait of Hormuz by both the Iranians and the Americans. The U.S. Navy will implement another blockade after Iran said it closed the Strait… again. At the same time, President Trump suggests he will create a standing order to attack Iran should that country assassinate him.

As data centers continue to expand, public pushback has also been growing -- both here in Utah and around the country. But here's a relatively new one for you: farms and zoos. An article in the Wall Street Journal caught Holly's eye over the weekend, on how growers, farmers, and ranchers say too much farmland is being used for these massive AI data centers. At the same time, the Nashville Zoo says a neighboring data center would harm its leopards.

Sources tell the Deseret News that President Trump will sign an executive order today to shrink the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments. If it sounds familiar, you're spot on. President Trump did a similar thing in his first term. And then President Biden reversed it. And now it sounds like the reversal is going to be reversed. Ahead of the announcement this afternoon, Greg and Holly share the history of the monuments and give their thoughts on the Antiquities Act.

Did you make it through the record-breaking heat over the weekend? Here in Salt Lake City, we shattered the all-time high of 107… topping out at 109° Fahrenheit. We're set to see a bit of a cool-down over the next few days, with more and more monsoonal moisture in the forecast. But the dry heat this weekend contributed to more fire growth in the state and the incoming rain could cause some serious flooding. July heat wave -- KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources with special coverage of the weather.

• Robinson preliminary hearing will drag on into September
• Federal housing bill will go into effect without Pres. Trump's signature
• Utah Rising: Helping Utah businesses grow
• Gas prices on the rise again, White House launches "Freedom Fuel Network"
• Helping Utah refugees get into the back-to-school spirit
• Previewing this week's movie: the live-action Moana

The big movie this week revisits a well-loved Disney animated movie, Moana. But this time, it won't be a cartoon; it'll be live-action. KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron join Greg and Holly to preview the movie and discuss what makes it different from the original Moana.

Back-to-school shopping deals are already popping up at stores around the country. We still have more than a month before schools really start, but it's already time to get prepared. Back-to-school shopping can be pretty intense, especially if you're not used to it. And for refugees here in Utah (who aren't as familiar with the process or just simply don't have the extra funds to buy all this stuff) it can be a real barrier for a successful school year. Amy Harmer with the Utah Refugee Connection joins Inside Sources to talk about a program that will help refugee families get ready for the new school year.

The changing fuel and oil prices have been a nightmare over the last few months. Just when you think we're getting some relief, the prices shoot right back up. The War in Iran has made things all sorts of topsy-turvy, but could a plan called the "Freedom Fuel Network" help drive prices down? The White House sure thinks so, but Greg and Holly have a lot of outstanding questions before they'll get on board.

Utah's economy remains hot hot hot – just like our weather. But at the same time, it can easily feel like our lives are getting more and more expensive... and our wallets are getting lighter and lighter. Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber joins to talk about the connections between the economy and our wallets, and how a program called Utah Rising is working to help Utah's businesses strengthen and grow.

President Trump is following through on his earlier promises not to sign a massive, widely supported bipartisan bill to give more Americans opportunities to buy a home. This bill had a lot of support and it looks like it could really make a difference for a lot of Americans who don't currently have the chance to get into homeownership. But alas, the President won't sign it because the voting bill – SAVE America Act – hasn't passed Congress.

Whelp, we called it... The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson (the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk) is not going to finish today. The judge overseeing the case has scheduled closing oral arguments for the preliminary hearing for September 1st. That means we won't know if this will go to trial until September. Greg's once again not happy and Holly is gobsmacked.

Dangerously high temperatures are knocking on our door. Triple-digit heat is expected through the weekend and into next week. And on Sunday, we could break the all-time high temperature record for Salt Lake City. To get the latest on the forecast – and to find out if there's any relief in store – Inside Sources chats with KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson.

Hot weather can also negatively affect our mental health. And people on some kinds of psychotropic medications can find themselves even more susceptible to higher heat. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Gregory Noel, co-founder and clinical director of In Soliday Counseling joins the conversation to share his recommendations to keep mental health stable when the temps soar.

Whether you knew her for "Total Eclipse of the Heart" or "I Need a Hero" (which was made famous in the Utah-made movie "Footloose"), Bonnie Tyler was a major part of the 80s music scene. Overnight, she passed away at the age of 75. Greg and Holly reminisce about her before turning to a new discovery from scientists: elephants aren't actually scared of mice. Wait what?

When we talk about fuel and energy, one thing we can't miss is nuclear energy. It's a hot topic in Utah right now with strong feelings on both sides of the argument. But what's the real story? KSL NewsRadio's Maria Shilaos has a brand new podcast called the KSL News Daily and today and tomorrow, she takes a deep dive on nuclear. She joins Inside Sources to discuss what she learned from experts, energy advocates, environmental activists, and people who've had their lives changed by nuclear.

Should we drain Lake Powell to make sure we can save Lake Mead? It's a proposal being made by some scientists in the Colorado River watershed, who say it's more important that Lake Mead stay above a certain level than Lake Powell. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management isn't quite on board with the idea; they're working on some short-term solutions right now to help Lake Powell. Do you agree with the idea? Holly and Greg are split. They go through the pros and cons of this proposal.

Bigger and better than ever -- is that true with the growing data centers around the country? It depends on who you ask. KSL went to Loudon County, Virginia -- aka Data Center Alley -- to find out what they think there. We talked a little about that earlier this week with Daniella Rivera. Reporter Mike Anderson has also been digging into data centers. In his most recent report, he digs into the reasons for data centers getting bigger and bigger. He joins Inside Sources to explain.

You can catch much more on KSL's investigation – Beyond Box Elder: The Bet on Data Centers – by tuning into KSL 5 TV  Thursday night at 10 o'clock. Or go to KSL.com to recap the other stories in this multi-part series.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review -- and possibly take up -- a court case from here in Utah. The topic of this case is whether or not it's legal for the court to sentence a minor to life in prison without parole. You may not know this, but it's already not legal to sentence a minor to death. But the question here is whether a life sentence for a minor is in the same vein. The Utah Supreme Court ruled on behalf of the defendant, but the Utah Attorney General is appealing that decision. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts on the appeal and explains the law as it currently stands.

After suffering a slew of defeats over redistricting and proposed constitutional amendments on ballot initiatives, state legislative leaders say they are pushing pause on previous proposals to restrict ballot initiatives. What could be the motivation for this decision? Could it be that a series of defeats -- including incumbents losing their primaries -- have influenced the move? Holly and Greg discuss.

There's a new budgeting trend that's supposedly helping Gen Z learn to save money. It's called "loud budgeting" and involves having open conversations about money and finances. Certified Financial Planner at DMBA Shane Stewart joins Greg and Holly for a lively discussion on this trend and on other ways parents -- both young and old -- can teach their children financial responsibility.

As the preliminary hearing moves forward for Tyler Robinson, a video interview between police and his roommate/romantic partner has taken center stage. The family of slain political influencer Charlie Kirk says the entire video should be shown in court, but Robinson's defense wants no part of the video shown. Prosecutors tried to show the video in court yesterday, but that devolved into a 2.5 hour debate. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson joins Inside Sources from outside the courthouse with what we're expecting to hear today. The show also dips into the live hearing as parts of the video interview with Lance Twiggs is finally shown.

• Pres. Trump attends NATO summit in Türkiye
• Team USA loses to Belgium, no longer in the World Cup
• Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk continues for a second day
• Beyond Box Elder: Learning from those who live near data centers in Virginia
• What's next for the Utah Senate with President Adams' departure?
• Betting on wildfires
• White House report slams Smithsonian Museums over presenting 'radical views' of American history
• Legendary 9th & 9th whale has a baby!

Congratulations are in store for Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale... for having a baby! The lore around the whale -- officially called "Out of the Blue" -- just continues to grow. Fans of the whale say they're mystified by this new addition. One person online wrote, "it's the baby we didn't know we needed, but somehow will bring us closer together."

The country's top museums are facing fire from the Trump Administration over a new report claiming the museums are engaging in extreme political activism by presenting 'radical views' of American history. Historians slam the report, saying it's unnecessarily adding more politics into history itself. It's often said that victors write history, but how does that apply when looking back at our own history? Greg and Holly discuss.

People can bet on just about anything nowadays. But wildfires? That's a new one... and it's quickly burning out of control. We're talking about prediction markets -- the very things the Utah legislature has been trying to rein in over the last few years. But this isn't just a legal question; it's a moral question. Is it okay to bet on new and ongoing wildfires? And could that lead some people to start fires... just to make a buck? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen has been following all sorts of gambling stories -- he's basically an expert -- and he joins the program for this conversation.

It was arguably one of the biggest upsets of Utah's primary elections -- Senate President Stuart Adams losing his seat. Among the reasons many people gave was his role in MIDA approving the Stratos data center project in Box Elder County. Now that President Adams is effectively a lame-duck Senator, we're taking a look at what's to come for the Utah Senate. As they prepare for the next general session in January, what's in store for this chamber of the Utah Legislature?

Data centers continue to be all the rage right now. We saw the role the incoming Stratos data center in Box Elder County played in the recent primaries -- people have really strong feelings about these projects. KSL Investigates dug into the data centers that already exist around the country -- including a massive cluster of them in Virginia -- in a place called "data center alley." KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera joins to share more on what she found in her investigation.

You can catch much more on KSL's investigation – Beyond Box Elder: The Bet on Data Centers – by tuning into KSL 5 TV Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at 10 o'clock.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson continues for another day. Remember, he's the man charged with shooting and killing political influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last year. The prosecution is trying to convince the judge to move this ahead to trial. But the defense is taking every opportunity it can to object to the prosecution's moves. KSL NewsRadio reporter Heather Peterson was at the courthouse in Provo all day yesterday; she joins Greg and Holly with updates.

Well... it was fun while it lasted. But this morning, the U.S. is officially out of the World Cup. The team joins Mexico and Canada -- all three host countries of this year's World Cup. Team USA lost last night to Belgium 4- 1. Inside Sources discusses the red flag controversy that may have overshadowed the team's final math.

President Trump has touched down in Turkey as he heads to the NATO summit. The meeting comes at a rather interesting time, as the President continues his complaints about the military alliance. The President has repeatedly complained about NATO, saying member countries haven't stepped up to help the U.S. with the war in Iran -- which the president says they should do. NewsNation White House Correspondent Kellie Meyer shares updates with Greg and Holly.

The Springville campus of a controversial treatment school for troubled youth had its license revoked. Now, the Provo Canyon School must wind down operations at the campus by the beginning of August. The school came into the spotlight a few years ago after celebrity Paris Hilton testified on Utah's Capitol Hill about the treatment and alleged abuse she faced when attending years ago. That testimony came as State Senator Mike McKell sponsored legislation to increase oversight over these so-called treatment facilities; he joins to share his reaction. KSL NewsRadio's Cameron Elliott joins first to break down the new developments.

• July 4^th weekend has several DUI incidents, fires started from fireworks 
• Peacebuilding: What can we learn about peace from different cultures? 
• Lessons on marriage: What can Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce learn from couples married 70 years? 
• Record-breaking rowing event 

• Kouri Richins' defense team asks for brand new trial
• Team USA moves onto next stage in the World Cup
• Utah Firewatch: Some firefighters may have been exposed to toxic minerals, chemicals
• America250: Celebrating everything that makes our country great

In this special edition of Inside Sources, we go all-in on America250. For the last half of today's show, we celebrate our nation's special birthday. And while we do have a lot of challenges and there are several areas where we could improve, at the end of the day, we really do have a lot to celebrate and be grateful for. We cover some more serious topics, some historical topics, and the importance of breaking bread with our neighbors. We finish things off with a fun taste test of several America-branded snacks and treats. We're joined in this special by:

• Kyle Fox, co-founder of Follow the Flag
• Jennie Taylor, Gold Star widow and founder of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation
• Clint Ensign, historical author
• Steven Handy, America250 Utah commission member and member of Utah America's Potluck Task Force
• Sarah Pettit with Associated Food Stores (and a member of Utah America's Potluck Task Force)
• Renee Leta, Director of Communications for America250 Utah

Firefighters working on the Iron Fire burning down near Eureka may have been exposed to toxic hazards while fighting the fire and cleaning up areas afterwards. In a new letter sent out to crews who were on the fire, state and federal fire officials say it's due to the Eureka Mills Superfund site and surrounding areas. Soil near the historic Eureka Mills/Tintic Mine is heavily polluted with lead and other metals like mercury, arsenic and thallium, so there's an increased risk that fire crews may have been exposed to these toxins. What kind of precautions and measures are in place now to try to protect fire crews? Incident Commander Cliff McClure explains.

American soccer fans are riding a high today following last night's Team USA win against Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Chants echoed around the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Wednesday night, as the U.S. team won its first knockout round game in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. Inside Sources explains how the game went and what Team USA fans can look forward to in the next round.

The woman convicted of killing her husband with fentanyl -- then writing a children's book on grief -- is asking the courts for a new trial. In a new request, attorneys for Kouri Richins claim bias, irregularities, and undue prejudice tainted the last trial. They also claim that information on financial crimes from Richins shouldn't have been allowed in the murder trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the arguments and explains why he's not sure the arguments hold water.

The 250th birthday of our country -- it's just about finally here. The longer holiday weekend means celebrations are starting early, with many of them already underway. While the 4th of July is a time of celebration and excitement, it can also be a dangerous time -- fireworks, lots of people drinking, and more. And since fireworks are out across most of the state, you may be thinking about some other ways to celebrate the holiday. In this segment, Inside Sources talks about the dangers of driving under the influence. We also discuss boating under the influence and the dangers around that with Captain Chase Pili, Public Information Officer with the Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.

As we approach our nation's 250th birthday, it may feel like we are more divided than ever on the issues that matter. But as Utahns, we've always had an ability to look past our differences and come together. In this special presentation from KSL NewsRadio – and sponsored by America First Credit Union and the State of Utah – legendary KSL host Doug Wright moderates a panel on finding unity amidst our political differences. Panelists include former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt, chair of the Utah Democratic Party Brian King, and founding partner at Elevate Strategies Gabi Finlayson. 

• Republicans to hold first-ever convention ahead of the midterm elections 
• U.S. House fails to move agenda forward, leaves early for Independence Day holiday 
• Commentary on the fallout of SCOTUS' opinion upholding birthright citizenship 
• State Senator apologizes for spreading false claims about data center pushback 
• Housing scams on the rise in Utah 
• "If I were a rich man..." -- Americans still working towards endless wealth 
• America250: Different flavors of patriotism 

• SCOTUS rules on transgender athletes, campaign finance
• Looking back on the Supreme Court's term
• Poll: American pride continues to fall
• Utah Firewatch: Federal and state partnerships
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends aid to Venezuela
• America250: Volunteerism and unity

Our country has been built on principles of service, including love, caring for our neighbors, and volunteering. So what better way to celebrate our country's 250th birthday than by stepping in to help those in need? Church News' Aimee Cobabe joins Inside Sources in the studio again with more on how volunteers are answering the calls to serve in honor of our country's anniversary. Greg and Holly also discuss ways we can make sure political differences don't ruin our relationships.

The death toll in Venezuela following two back-to-back deadly earthquakes has skyrocketed to more than 1,700. More than 5,000 have been injured, and several thousand more are still missing. Responders are still undertaking rescue operations, but there's a real concern that the infrastructure in Venezuela can't support this many injured people in a system already stretched so thin. Aimee Cobabe, Church News reporter, joins the show to talk about ways The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is stepping in to help those struggling in Venezuela.

More than 200,000 acres have burned around Utah this fire season and it's not even July yet. Across the state, communities continue to deal with fires or the potential for fires. Fireworks are mostly banned statewide, and now more cities are making changes to their 4th of July celebrations. With this in mind, Greg and Holly share updates on the fires burning across the state. Representative Mike Kennedy joins the show to discuss the way federal firefighting works with state firefighting, and how each receives funding.

Are you proud to be an American? As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, a new poll from Gallup finds American patriotism is at its lowest levels since the attacks on September 11th. Only 33% of Americans today say they're "extremely proud" to be an American; in 2001, that was 55%. Greg and Holly discuss why patriotism has fallen so far and we hear from listeners to find out whether or not they're proud to be Americans.

The highest court in the land has wrapped its term for the year -- it is finished. Among the most notable decisions includes one dealing with mail-in voting. Already, lawmakers like Utah's Senator Mike Lee are pushing for the SAVE America Act to pass through Congress in light of the decision. Kelsey Dallas, managing editor of SCOTUSblog, joins the discussion to share her insights into this court's term and what we may see going into next year's Supreme Court term.

As the U.S. Supreme Court wrapped its term today, it first began with a few rulings not dealing with birthright citizenship: transgender athletes and campaign finance laws. In one opinion -- which covered two cases -- the court said that transwomen (people who were male at birth) cannot participate in girls' school sports. The other opinion held that political parties should not be subject to campaign finance limits. Inside Sources breaks down both of those decisions.

The future of birthright citizenship has now been decided by the United States Supreme Court. This morning, the court chose to uphold birthright citizenship as has been the law for more than 150 years. This means that the President's Executive Order limiting birthright citizenship will not stand. Already, the President and several other Republican lawmakers have voted to create legislation and work towards an official constitutional amendment to change birthright citizenship. Inside Sources has special coverage of this landmark decision, with guests Dr. Matthew Brogdon, Senior Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, and Carlos Trujillo, Utah immigration attorney.

• Utah Firewatch: 3 firefighters lose their lives fighting flames along the Utah-Colorado border
• Former Utah death row inmate moves towards new murder trial
• Trump Administration to decide who will use latest American AI technology
• Speaker Johnson says he'll send major bipartisan housing bill to the president's desk today
• Utahns remain split on President Trump's actions in the war in Iran
• America250: Colonial Heritage Festival and Sen. Curtis walks 250 miles

One of the coolest things around Independence Day is the chance to look back on the history of the country. And with it being the 250th Anniversary of our country this year, it's even more special. America 250 -- there's a really cool opportunity later this week for you to not only learn about life in 1776... but experience it too. Kim Gardner with Colonial Heritage Festival joins in the studio to chat about this exciting event. The hosts also get updates on Senator John Curtis' 250-mile jaunt ahead of the Fourth of July.

Utahns are still split on whether they support or don't support the ongoing war in Iran. New polling from the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics finds that 49% of Utah voters disapprove of the recent military actions, while 44% approve. At the same time, a new round of talks between the US and Iran may take place this week in Qatar. It comes after a tense weekend of back-and-forth strikes between the two countries.

Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll send the bipartisan housing bill to the president's desk today. Remember, this is the same bill the President said he would not sign until the SAVE America Act passed Congress. So what's changed, and is there any chance the President will actually sign it? Or could it just go into effect without his signature? Inside Sources breaks this down with Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux.

Leaders of some of the most prominent AI companies in the United States are upset today over news that the Trump Administration wants to decide who will be allowed to use the latest AI technology coming from US-based tech companies. The government says Anthropic -- which makes Claude -- and OpenAI -- which makes ChatGPT -- will need approval for each new customer of their new, more powerful technology. How can this kind of thing be legal?

A former Utah death row inmate is headed back to court today as his attorneys and prosecutors prepare for a new murder trial. The new trial for Douglas Stewart Carter comes more than 40 years since the first one. Greg catches listeners up on how we got to this point and what exactly we're waiting on before a new trial can officially begin.

Wildfires turned deadly this weekend with three wildland firefighters losing their lives in a burnover incident along the Utah/Colorado border. Today, we learned the identities of the firefighters, including two women. The firefighters were identified as Emily Barker of Michigan, Nick Hutcherson of Arizona, and Sydney Watson of Alabama. Inside Sources takes just a moment to thank those firefighters for their work and sacrifice, and we send our thoughts and prayers to their families. So how do these kinds of burnover incidents happen, and how are firefighters trained to respond when the situation becomes extremely dire? Brad Washa, retired federal firefighter and current Utah State University assistant professor of Wildland Fire Science, joins the conversation to explain.

Oyez, oyez, oyez! Developing news today, as the United States Supreme Court issues four more decisions for the term. Several of them ended up being quite large. The court weighed in on mail-in voting and postmarks, the 4th Amendment as it pertains to things geo-fencing, and the President's ability and authority to dismiss members of independent federal agencies like the Federal Reserve. While several of those decisions were large, we're still waiting on four more decisions, which are now expected to drop tomorrow. In this special coverage on Inside Sources -- Supreme Court Decisions -- Greg Skordas and Holly Richardson discuss the rulings that dropped today, the cases the court has declined to hear, and the decisions we're still waiting to see.

• Prosecutor to be held in civil contempt for talking to media about Charlie Kirk murder case 
• Appeals court issues ruling on the president's role in establishing monuments 
• Museum of Utah opens to the public this weekend 
• Governor Cox announces temporary restrictions on personal fireworks
• Data center backer retracts claims of Chinese involvement in pushback on center
• Previewing this week's movie: Supergirl 

• U.S. Supreme Court drops major opinions on immigration, the 2nd Amendment
• Federal judges block several of President Trump's moves regarding elections
• Raising awareness on the importance of youth mentorships
• Your voice, your vote: The influence of the Stratos data center project on this week's primary elections
• Anger over people saving spots along parade routes so early
• Sacramento County Sheriff's Department uses drone to disarm fugitive wielding a knife

It's something you might see in Mission Impossible... a drone disarming a man with a knife. That's exactly what happened in Sacramento County, California, and it was all caught on camera. In addition to this, it's Leon Day -- "Noel spelled backwards" -- which signifies six months until Christmas.

How early is too early to save spots along a parade route? Do you think it's appropriate to save spots at all? As we move towards the 4th of July parade season, some cities are urging residents to wait until next week before they save spots for the parades. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp joins the conversation and shares his own experiences growing up with unofficial seating along parade routes. We also hear from several listeners who chime in with their thoughts.

In the 48 hours or so since primary election day, we've talked a bit about the potential role the Stratos data center project played in a number of state and county-level officials losing their re-election bids. Now, we have some actual polling to see what role it really played in Utah voters' votes. Your Voice, Your Vote -- we go more in-depth on this with Deseret News political reporter Brigham Tomco. He shares his thoughts on what the primary election results signal for other leaders around the state as we move forward.

Dozens of people are taking to a Utah golf course today to raise awareness for mentorship programs. This is such a feel-good story -- it's an event being put on by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah organization. It's bringing together golfers, community leaders, and local businesses in the hopes of getting more male mentors for at-risk youth. Jill Sundstrom, the president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, joins Inside Sources to explain more about the event and the importance of mentorships for at-risk youth.

While the Trump administration may have had some wins from the Supreme Court this morning, they've also received some blows this week from federal judges around the country… mostly over voting and elections. Yesterday, we told you that a federal judge barred the President's proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting. Today, two other judges have blocked the president's executive orders to create a federal voter list and the administration's efforts to restrict mail-in voting.

A few major Supreme Court decisions are out today from the nation's capital. The high court released 4 rulings, including one on asylum cases and one on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). These decisions have caused a lot of heartache, anger, and frustration from both Greg and Holly; they share their thoughts. They also discuss two of the other rulings from SCOTUS, including on dealing on gun use in Hawaii and cancer lawsuits regarding the chemical company Monsanto.

The massive and destructive Cottonwood Fire continues to spread in central Utah. The actual destruction caused by the fire is still a bit iffy right now, as crews haven't been able to get close enough to the damage to take an assessment. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small joins the show live from Beaver, describing the plume of smoke rising above the small town and what we know about the destruction so far. Beaver County Commissioner Tammy Pearson also joins Inside Sources, outlining the local reaction to this devastating fire and what the county is doing to help those affected.

But on the flip side, a bit of hope is on the horizon for those affected by the Iron Fire. This afternoon, the full-scale evacuation of the town of Eureka has been lifted. People haven't been able to be in their homes for several days now. And while the danger still remains, fire officials believe it's subsided enough to allow people back into town. KSL NewsRadio legend Doug Wright owns a home in Eureka; he joins Greg and Holly to describe what he's been feeling over the past several days.

Holly and Greg share tips on emergency preparedness, referencing an emergency action plan put out by Utah State University. Dr. Lee Chung, a stroke neurologist at the University of Utah also joins the conversation, describing the potential health effects -- including an increased risk of stroke -- from breathing in wildfire smoke.

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• America250: How Utah plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country

About a week and a half to go until a big birthday bash for our country. America250 -- let's talk about the ways Utahns are celebrating. Two guests joined Inside Sources for this conversation: Nicole Handy, executive director and Chris Abbott, associate director for America250 Utah. They share ways Utahns can get involved in the celebrations and the various opportunities to provide service as part of this special anniversary.

New developments today in an old case out of Zion National Park. In 2006, Bernadette Vander Meer died in a fall from the popular Angel's Landing Trail. Her husband, David, claims she fell on accident while he had turned away to get something, but several tips over the years have led authorities to question his story. Now, the Washington County Attorney's Office has filed murder and fraud charges against David. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks it down for listeners.

Several fires continue to cause extensive damage in Utah, with new fires popping up every day and existing fires exploding in size. In fact, the Cottonwood Fire burning down near Beaver doubled in size overnight — from roughly 30,000 acres to more than 60,000 acres. Greg and Holly hear from listeners who share what conditions are like in their neck of the woods. Whether it’s seeing falling ash or breathing in hazy smoke, Utahns all around the state are in the throes of wildfire season.

Today, President Trump was all set to sign a major bipartisan housing bill that recently passed both chambers of Congress. The bill would have created easier paths to homeownership — especially for first-time homebuyers — and would have barred private equity firms from buying homes in America. But the President said he won’t sign that bill until the SAVE America Act — which deals with voting and citizenship — passes Congress.