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• Two Utah Supreme Court judicial nominees move ahead
• Will Congress add safeguards to artificial intelligence?
• Lawmakers call for Lindsay Clancy to face public execution
• Utah ranks in top 10 for ICE arrests; deplorable conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz" revealed
• Utah kids get hands-on opportunity to experience science used every day by DHHS
• Teenager in New York suspended for bringing a coffee cup to class
• Mmmm... Wastewater
• Survivors of deadly flooding in Grand Canyon share their story
• 100 Days to Christmas: Santa's mailbox is now open!

Time to start licking those envelopes and sticking the stamps -- Santa's mailbox is now open for the holidays. And the timing is great, especially since there are now 100 days until Christmas. Holly's so excited for these developments; Greg feels a bit "bah humbug" about the whole thing. Either way, better get your letters written and sent in soon so Santa has plenty of time to fulfill your Christmas wishes.

Another set of human remains have been discovered in the Grand Canyon. Officials are doing testing to confirm the identity, but a lot of signs indicate that it could be the last person missing after devastating floods in the area last month. While officials work to confirm the identity, people who survived the floods are dealing with a form of "survivor's guilt" -- that they made it out even though several others did not. The Deseret News' Leah Bowers spoke with several of these survivors and joins Greg and Holly to share their stories.

In an drought-stricken state like Utah, we all have to look for ways to conserve water. Many places around the state use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and things like that. But what about drinking the reclaimed water? In La Verkin, you'll soon get the chance to taste wastewater that's been turned into clean drinking water.

Sometimes you read a headline and it makes you scratch your head. Here's one we saw this morning: New York high-school senior suspended for bringing coffee cup to class. The school district recently implemented some new rules to keep students from bringing drugs to school through drinks and food. The teen and her mother told local media that it was a deliberate act of civil disobedience meant to protest what the family claims was an illegally adopted school policy. Do you think the punishment fits the crime?

You ready to talk about some science? Before he turned to the dark side -- the law -- our own Greg Skordas studied engineering and science. Both of those topics still thrill him today, so he was more than excited to welcome Jeffrey Eason, Director of the Office of Communicable Diseases with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services into the studio to talk about tomorrow's Kids in Science Day. Eason explains what kids can expect and how they can get involved in some real-life science experiments and fun.

Despite the complaints Holly's gotten in the past for her views on immigration, she's standing by them: she believes the human should come first before the alleged crime. So the news that Utah ranks among the top 10 states for the rate of ICE arrests really bothers her. What's more, a new report from the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general found that some detainees in Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" faces inhumane conditions. She and Greg discuss both immigration-related stories.

Despite her innocence -- she has not been proven guilty in a court of law -- federal lawmakers are calling for the public execution of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children. She claims she did so while experiencing postpartum psychosis, and a jury failed to unanimously convict her of anything several weeks ago. Holly gives her hot takes on lawmakers calling for the death of an innocent person.

Some of the AI industry's biggest leaders have been calling on Congress to add more safeguards around artificial intelligence and now, Utah's governor is echoing those calls. Yesterday, Governor Cox posted a letter on X asking for Congress to create a national framework to establish rules, regulations, and safeguards for AI. Commissioner of the Utah Department of Commerce Margaret Busse help craft the message; she joins us to explain what the governor really wants. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux also joins Inside Sources to give insights into whether or not Congress has an appetite to take up the issue before the midterms.

The past couple of years have highlighted some rather tense relations between the state legislature and the Utah Supreme Court; for example, redistricting, abortion access, and expanding the state's high court. Those tensions were definitely on legislator's minds yesterday as a Senate confirmation committee interviewed two men the Governor hopes to put on the bench. Greg and Holly discuss how these two nominees may change the relationship between the legislature and the judiciary.

"That sound you hear is the collective sigh of relief from election officials." That's how Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump's order restricting mail-in voting before the midterms. The President isn't happy about the decision, slamming the justices this morning on social media. What does the court's order mean? Will our elections go ahead as previously planned? Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson joins the show to explain. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas also discusses the future court battles that could follow mail-in voting in the years to come.

• Back to the future: So. Utah business offers VHS rentals
• Diesel prices hit record high -- what are people doing to save money?
• Interest rates may go up again as the Fed tries to fight stubborn inflation
• President Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting continue to face judicial pushback
• Hope for people waiting for organ transplants: pigs
• State of farming, ranching in Utah
• Ask the Attorney: man accused of killing three women in Wayne County to appear in court
• The Detour: Man returns century-old magazine to library without having to pay multi-thousand-dollar late fee

What's the biggest library late fee you've ever paid? Or maybe you didn't pay… but how big was the charge? How about $12,000? One man back East had that fee for a 132-year-old overdue magazine. But here's the kicker: he won't have to pay the fee after all!

This was such a sad, crazy story when it broke last March -- three women killed in Wayne County. Their money and cars were stolen in the process. Prosecutors say Ivan Miller killed the three in an attempt to get home to Iowa. It appears to be a completely random thing, but that doesn't make it any easier to process. Miller's due in court today, so Inside Sources takes the chance to ask KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas about the case.

A lackluster winter, a weird spring, and a hot, dry summer -- all things that make farming and ranching here in Utah and across the West more challenging than normal. Mixed with a difficult economy, international tariffs, and challenges with herd sizes, our farmers and ranchers have sure had an uphill battle. So with all that in mind, we focus on how agriculture has been dealing with some really intense challenges. The show is first joined by Kaid Panek, brand ambassador for the American Cattlemen and former state vice president of the Utah FFA. The hosts then shift specifically to farming and are joined by Ron Stratford, President of the Utah Farmers Union.

Isn't science amazing? There's a constant shortage of organs for transplants in the country, but our animal friends may be able to help. The Deseret News reports that a man lived without dialysis for 271 days thanks to a pig kidney. With more on how this kind of thing works and what it could mean for transplants of all kinds, Greg and Holly are joined in the studio by Deseret News reporter Lois Collins.

Yet another knock against President Trump's attempts to restrict mail-in voting -- this morning, a second federal judge blocked the administration from implementing new rules for the U.S. Postal Service to tighten mail-in voting requirements. At the same time, our Lieutenant Governor continues to face investigations and pushback from the Department of Justice over voter information privacy. Governor Cox is now defending the state's chief election officer and vote-by-mail in the state; the hosts explain.

The Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates this week at its regular meeting, and it's thanks to stubbornly high inflation. But interest rates are already higher than many would like, and wasn't the whole goal of President Trump appointing a new Fed chair so that he could lower interest rates? With more on why inflation continues to stay high and why the Fed must rely on its formulas to make interest rate decisions, Inside Sources is joined by Zions Bank Senior Economist Robert Spendlove.

Over the weekend, nationwide diesel prices hit an all-time high when they surpassed the $ 6-a-gallon mark. There's been a lot of finger-pointing over who's at fault for the high prices, but regardless, it's going to hurt our wallets. Even if you don't drive a diesel truck, most of the food and goods shipped around the U.S. rely on diesel to get to their destination. And that means higher prices will continue to trickle down. The hosts discuss the reasons for the high diesel prices right now and hear from listeners on what they're doing to save a buck here and there.

Grab your leggings and your shoulder pads, tease your hair or go get a perm, and head down to your local video store for a true blast from the past! The 80s are calling, and they want you to spend your Friday nights like you used to: picking up a good old VHS for your weekend relaxation. With all the talk of expanding tech and AI, wouldn't it be nice to use some old-fashioned tech for your entertainment? Greg and Holly discuss a video store in Southern Utah that's trying to head back to a totally tubular past.

This morning, President Trump shared that he doesn't think guardrails or controls are needed to better protect people from the dangers of artificial intelligence. In fact, he said there needs to be less regulation so the AI industry in the U.S. can grow and win the "AI race" against China. His comments came after several industry leaders said we need to slow down AI development and introduce more safeguards. The comments from those leaders have many asking why they can't police themselves in the first place, and why they need the government to do it. For more on whether the industry could enforce rules themselves and what that would look like, Greg and Holly are joined by Cinco AI founder Tim Kapp, who's an AI builder, professor, and economist.

• Utah leaders remember 9/11
• The impact of 9/11 on America's Muslim community
• Operation Yellow Ribbon: A bright light amid one of America's darkest days

Amid the chaos and darkness that fell upon our country 25 years ago today, there was a little glimmer of light coming from our neighbors in the north. Shortly after the attacks began, the FAA closed American airspace for the first time ever. Suddenly, planes across the country were ordered to land... immediately.  With thousands of planes in the air -- flying to the U.S. from overseas destinations -- it meant two options: turn back or find another place to land. Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp joins to share more on how a small town in Newfoundland, Canada, stepped in to help thousands of Americans, many of whom were experiencing the worst day of their lives.

In the aftermath of 9/11, the country's Muslim community faced an increase in attacks. Even those who had nothing to do with what happened that day faced harassment, abuse, and danger. It's important to us to cover that part of the story too -- this group of Americans experienced something so terrible that this is their story too. For more on that perspective, Greg and Holly speak with Imam Shuaib Din of the Utah Islamic Center.

As we remember and honor what happened on 9/11, state leaders here are also memorializing the day. Greg and Holly take our listeners to the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol, where Governor Spencer Cox shares a special message on this somber anniversary.

Today, the nation and the world pause to remember the tragic, terror-filled day of 25 years ago. On September 11th, 2001, our very sense of peace and security came under attack. In the process, thousands died in planes, in office buildings, and in government installations. Many of those people were first responders and volunteers desperately trying to help save as many lives as possible. This morning, bells tolled at the sites of the attacks to honor those killed. Names of the 2,977 killed that day were also read aloud. In this special edition of Inside Sources, Greg and Holly take some time to reflect on what happened, how we've changed as a country in the process, and how people across the country are working to make sure we truly never forget. The hosts are joined by several guests in the process:

• KSL NewsRadio host Jeff Caplan was in New York City that morning and joins to share what happened as he broadcast over the airwaves during the attacks
• Jennie Taylor, founder of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, joins to speak on how Utahns honor the day through The 9/11 Project
• Hilary Reiter Azzaretti with 9/11 Day explains how people in Utah and around the world are coming together to create a day of service on the anniversary

• DOJ confirms investigation into Utah's chief elections officer
• Is artificial intelligence really out to eliminate the human race?
• Charlie Kirk: One year later
• How to tone down the rhetoric and have appropriate political conversations and discussions
• Physical and mental healing still underway… 25 years after terror attacks on 9/11
• Supreme Court justice makes surprise appearance at Utah school

Thousands of students in the Jordan School District got what Greg and Holly consider to be a really special treat: a surprise visit from a U.S. Supreme Court justice! Justice Sonia Sotomayor stopped by to share her experiences while also encouraging the young students to follow their dreams. The Inside Sources host describe what led up to this surprise drop-in and how students reacting to meeting a member of the country's highest court.

People in New York City 25 years ago describe September 11, 2001 as starting off like any other normal day. The big thing many people describe was just how beautiful, clear, and calm the day was. But that peaceful nature was shattered mid-morning by terror. The effects of that tragic day have been felt far and wide. For those of us who weren't there, it was more of a mental thing -- a complete collapse of our peace and security. For people near the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon -- where three of the attacks took place -- the effects haven't just been mental: they've been physical too. Greg and Holly discuss the ongoing health challenges affecting people who were there, including first responders and children.

As we discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk and the terror attacks of 9/11 -- the 25th anniversary is tomorrow -- we broaden out the conversation to having appropriate political disagreements. We're never going to always agree -- it's not possible. But the important thing is how we have those political disagreements. For more, the hosts speak with Former Governor Gary Herbert, who says it's okay to admit when we're wrong. Deseret News editor Sarah Jane Weaver also joins the conversation with more on the importance of listening and maintaining our humanity, even when times are difficult.

Thousands of people witnessed the terrible, murderous attack one year ago today at Utah Valley University: the shooting and murder of political influencer Charlie Kirk. He was killed in what's believed to be a targeted attack due to his political views. His supporters were left devastated and angry. Those who witnessed the killing at UVU were also left with emotional scars. And a year later, the pain is still real for thousands of people. In this special hour of Inside Sources, hosts Greg Skordas and Holly Richardson take a look back at that day, how it affected the people involved, and how our political conversations have changed over the last year. They're joined by:

• Emma Pitts, Deseret News reporter who was on the scene when Kirk was shot
• Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party and supporter of Kirk's message
• Gracie Graham, executive news director of The UVU Review and current student at Utah Valley University

"I'm sorry, Dave. I can't do that." If you know… you know. That famous line from 2001: A Space Odyssey struck fear into the hearts of many when the movie came out -- that robots and AI could make decisions that would ultimately harm or kill a human. Well, Hollywood may become a reality after all. This week, we heard some pretty startling news: artificial intelligence has a more than 10% chance of killing all humans. Yikes. But is it true? We bring in our resident tech expert Brandon Amacher, Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University for more insights.

We've known Utah's Lieutenant Governor has been in the crosshairs of the U.S. Department of Justice for a while now over her refusal to hand over private voter information. But overnight, we learned that Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson is under an official investigation. What makes the story more interesting… is that the L.G. also just found out that she's under investigation. It's the latest attack on Utah's electoral system and chief elections officer, all because she's following the law as it relates to voter information.

President Trump is rallying his base and hoping to appeal to more Americans ahead of the midterm elections by promising a $5,000 check to each American. The check would only come if Republicans maintain control over Congress. The announcement got quite a rise from folks attending the special GOP convention in Texas last night. But today, the promise has caused a lot of concern and heartburn from both sides of the aisle. Is it a false promise? A case of bribery? Greg and Holly share their thoughts and break down the legality of this kind of thing.

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

• • Top baseball insider says Salt Lake City is best positioned for next MLB expansion
  • Special Republican Party convention kicks off in Texas
  • The Church of Jesus Christ makes major donation towards maternal, newborn health in Middle East
  • House Call: Salt Lake City apartments are sweetening the deal for new leases
  • House Call: Salt Lake City discusses proposal to allow more homes built on single lots
  • House Call: New report updates status of housing in Utah
  • Data Center Debate: Lack of transparency claims surround center in Juab County
  • Drama and controversy abounds in lead-up to 25th anniversary of 9/11
  • Ask the Attorney: Utah mom living in Virginia now has criminal record due to free-range parenting
  • New kinds of Girl Scout cookies announced, including one for Fido

If you're like most people, you probably hate it when random people knock on your door. But when it's the Girl Scouts selling cookies? Oh, that's MORE THAN OKAY! Ahead of a new Girl Scout cookie season, the Girl Scouts of America have revealed two new flavors, including one for your pooch.

Here's a question for you parents out there: at what age would you feel comfortable letting your kids go places without a parent? A Utah woman who now lives in Virginia has found herself in a sticky situation -- complete with a criminal record -- because she allowed her 5-year-old to walk to a neighborhood pond by herself. The situation has reignited a conversation on free-range parenting; KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers several of Holly's legal questions on the incident.

In just a few days, the country will come together to pause and remember the devastation, fear, and chaos of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. Ahead of the 25th anniversary, there's been a bit of drama and controversy surrounding hidden reports and the religious affiliation of New York City's mayor. The hosts discuss some of the issues facing the memorial events and previews a special edition of Inside Sources on Friday.

Another week… another data center. People in Juab County are largely frustrated with their own local leaders over a data center many claim they knew nothing about until construction started. The county held a meeting yesterday that turned quite fiery at times. KSL was there in the room, but the KSL Investigators have been doing some extra research. KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera dug into the docs to find out how this timeline all worked out and why people living near the facility didn't know anything about it until recently. She joins Greg and Holly with more.

Housing affordability seems to be improving… albeit just slightly. But even with that, many would-be homebuyers are simply facing the hurdle of high costs in the market. That's according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's brand new State of the State's Housing Market report. So what is the state of Utah's housing landscape right now? We get details on this new report from Dejan Eskic, a Senior Research Fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

It's a battle over housing in Utah's capital city. Granted, it's an issue all over the state and it's not super new -- you've heard us talk about the housing crisis time and time again. But in Salt Lake City, a proposal to expand housing options -- partly by opening up options for more houses on a single lot -- has drawn some really strong feelings. Ahead of a city planning commission meeting tonight, the hosts dig into the proposal, what it entails, and why people on both sides feel so passionately about it. Greg shares some of his feelings against the plans, while Founding Executive Director of Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities Turner Bitton joins to share why he supports the plans.

If you're in the market for a new apartment, you might be in a really good position to get a lot of free stuff. Whether it's several months of free rent or thousands of dollars in gift cards -- apartments are offering some banging deals right now. And while that may sound like a scam, it actually appears to be pretty legit. Greg and Holly give a sample of some of the cool things folks can get from leasing a new apartment.

As maternal and newborn health faces immense struggles in parts of the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating $1.2 million to help improve health for those people in Pakistan. Church News reporter Aimee Cobabe joins the show to explain the donation to UNICEF and what else the Church is doing to help those in need.

Fight for control of Congress has become quite the hot point for this year's midterms. Between pushes to change mail-in voting and redrawing congressional districts across the country, there's a big push from Republicans to maintain control of both the House and the Senate. And with a rare midterm convention kicking off today for the Republicans, it's bound to be a major topic of discussion. NewsNation National Correspondent Xavier Walton joins Inside Sources from the floor of the convention in Texas with a preview.

The chances a pipe organ could play "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" for a Major League Baseball team in Utah are getting better and better. That's according to a top baseball insider for ESPN. With a lot of things already set up or being built for a new baseball team in Salt Lake City, ESPN reporter Jeff Passan says we're at the top of the field for six cities being considered for MLB expansion. KSL Sports anchor Jeremiah Jensen joins to share more on why Salt Lake City looks so good for a new major league baseball team.

The developer behind a massive data center near Delta says he has the tech needed to turn natural gas into water. The tech is being patented right now and still needs to be confirmed by researchers at the University of Utah. But it brings up an interesting situation -- if data centers can actually create water rather than just use it, would it spur state lawmakers to further support data centers? And would it make up for all of the other issues with data centers that people across the nation have been complaining about? For clarification on this process and to get his thoughts, Greg and Holly turn to Ray Conley, CEO of Creekstone Energy.

• Football, fun, and fall foliage
• Ask the Attorney: What happens next with Lindsay Clancy?
• Oh, Canada: 50% counter-tariffs go into effect today
• Healthy Mind Matters: 9-8-8 Day and men's mental health
• Are Republicans changing their tune about raising taxes?
• Pres. Trump pushes to rename New Mexico; U.S. votes against new world map
• Provo city leaders push for residents to give amphitheater a chance
• Help Wanted: International ice cream taste tester

When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A lawyer, a teacher, maybe a radio host? We bet not many of you thought about becoming an ice cream taste tester. Well, you're in luck: that job will soon be available! For three months, you can tour the world and promote Snoop Dogg's new line of ice cream. And in case you need a little more incentive, here's the cherry on top: $30,000 for three months of work. Sign us up!

Should the city of Provo allow a proposed amphitheater in Provo Canyon to move ahead? City leaders are asking residents to give it a chance... even with continued public pushback. Because of all this concern, the people behind the Vesper Amphitheater have hit pause on the project for now. But city leaders are still defending the project and say the process should be allowed to move forward. For more on this, we bring in Provo Mayor Marsha Judkins.

Where in the world…? If there's one thing President Trump likes to do, it's change maps. From changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, or from changing Lake Ontario to Lake America, there's nothing he can't change with a quick pen scribble. But can he change the name of a state? Over the weekend, he proposed renaming New Mexico to New America. Unfortunately for him… that one's not so easy. At the same time, the United States voted against the adoption of a new, more accurate world map from the U.N. Why? Greg and Holly certainly have some thoughts.

When you think about raising taxes, which political party do you think of? For decades, Democrats have pushed to raise taxes. And Republicans refuse (and in many cases, make sure to point out that their opponents want higher taxes). But no matter what, whoever says there should be cuts to entitlement programs -- like Social Security -- has faced major attacks and pushback. Well now -- with Social Security funding getting critically low -- some Republicans seem open to the idea of raising taxes.

When you or a loved one experiences a mental health crisis, do you know what to do? Or where to go to get resources and support? It's September 8th, also known as 9-8-8 Day. It's a day set aside to recognize the importance of the free, confidential crisis support line at 9-8-8. In this deep-dive, Inside Sources is joined by experts from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute to talk about mental health. Rebecca Hyde, Community Crisis and Intervention Support Services Director, explains how the 9-8-8 line works and what other resources may be available to help those in need. Then, the conversation goes more narrow: men's mental health. What specific challenges do men face with their mental health, and what kinds of specific resources are available to help? Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Huntsman Mental Health Institute Dale Werner shares his expert takes.

Today, knowing about 988 is one way you can make a difference. Supporting the future of mental health is another. Donate to Huntsman Mental Health Foundation today to help reach people earlier, improve access to care and accelerate discoveries that could change how mental illness is understood and treated. Visit hmhf.org today to donate and be a part of changing what’s possible for mental health.

President Trump's second term has been filled with quite a bit of confrontation with our northern neighbors. And today, Canada's 50% countertariffs against the United States go into effect. Hundreds of goods will see the new tariffs, which came in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. Amid the economic drama, the President is also now slamming a Canadian-based aviation company… even though they make planes here in America. For more on this and its potential role in the midterms, Greg and Holly turn to Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Of all the days to miss, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas missed the day a judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case. In this segment of Inside Sources, Greg spends a few moments sharing his overall thoughts on the case and the way things ended up. He also shares some insights into a request from Clancy's attorney, in which he asked President Trump for a pardon.

Fall is in the air! With Labor Day now in the rearview mirror, it's unofficially fall. But the changing of the seasons doesn't mean the risk of wildfires is down -- a few new ones sparked over the long holiday weekend, in fact. Greg and Holly discuss the wildfire danger, plus the fall foliage forecast and fall football too.

American students are falling behind several Asian countries when it comes to reading literacy and comprehension. According to new data that just came out overnight, reading scores for American 15-year-olds have hit their lowest levels in 25 years. And before anyone starts saying it's because of the COVID pandemic, the research shows that this decrease started well before schools went into lockdown. The pandemic simply exacerbated a problem that was already there. What is driving this massive decline? There isn't one singular reason, nor is there one singular solution. Greg and Holly share their own thoughts on the issue and are joined by Ethan Bauer, Deseret Magazine staff writer, to talk more about the role screens and technology have played in the problem.

• Will America ever elect a woman president? More Americans say no 
• Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn House maps in unanimous ruling 
• Fighting hunger in Utah: National Food Bank Day & Hunger Action Month 
• NYC bans AI in schools through 8th grade — should Utah follow? 
• The silent generation: Are we forgetting how to talk and read? 
• Back to school at SLCC: President Greg Peterson on what's new and what's next 
• What movie features your biggest fear? + The big movie of the week! 

• Remembering Gloria Steinem 
• War on Two Fronts 
• The Challenges of Dismantling FEMA 
• The Robinson Trial and Hate 
• Gateside with your Missionaries! 
• Kalshi's Historic Perma-ban
• SCOTUS, Religion, Schools, and Birthright Citizenship 
• Labor Day Exodus and You 
• Closing Arguments and Fun Facts!

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

• Spanish Fork City Council votes to table data center discussions for two weeks
• The Detour: Weekday weddings are becoming more popular
• Preparing for natural disasters when on vacation
• LIVE: Intermountain Health officials announce plans for new hospital in downtown Salt Lake City
• The world is your… coconut?
• Ask the Attorney: Lori Vallow Daybell heading back to court for appeal
• Congress discusses ways to address and change birthright citizenship
• Shocker: Majority of Americans say corruption is widespread in government
• More than 1-million tickets already claimed for Salt Lake Temple open house

In less than 24 hours since they became available, tickets for the Salt Lake Temple open house have surpassed one million! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this massive development just this morning. A lot of people have taken to social media to say they couldn't get tickets, but don't worry; the Church says additional tickets will be released in batches. So stay tuned and stay in line!

Gallup polling just put out a new report this morning with this title: "Record-high 89% in U.S. say government corruption widespread." Nearly 90% -- spread across all political ideologies -- think that corruption is at the highest it's ever been! Is anyone truly surprised? Greg and Holly say their biggest shock was how it went from less than 60% in 2006 to roughly 30% higher in only 20 years.

Congress may pick up where the Supreme Court left off with birthright citizenship. The high court gave a kind of mixed bag on the issue in the spring, but upheld the fact that the President could not redefine a constitutional amendment with an executive order. But with the House back in session right now, they're looking into ways to restrict birthright citizenship. In a hearing on Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee is looking at so-called birth tourism.

Remember Lori Vallow Daybell? Her murder case was all the news in 2024, and she was convicted of killing her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. She was also found guilty of conspiring to murder her husband's first wife. Well now, the Idaho Supreme Court has set a date for her appeal: November 2nd. There have been a lot of questions about this impending appeal, so KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the appeal and the process for our listeners.

It's World Coconut Day, prompting us to propose a big change: we think it should no longer be "the world is your oyster," but become "the world is your coconut" instead. Coconuts are pretty divisive, but they have some really cool history and uses in things like healthcare and gardening. The hosts walk through some of the big things and read listener comments describing how they feel about coconuts.

After years of waiting for plans -- and after Salt Lake City denied original plans -- Intermountain Health is announcing new plans for a massive hospital in downtown Salt Lake City. This major complex will take the site of the former Sears store, which has become home to a lake and lots of birds since the building was demolished. In this segment, we hear from leaders with Intermountain Health, officials at LDS Hospital, and SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall.

Flooding in the Grand Canyon and Nepal, hurricanes hitting California and the Gulf Coast, and fires around the West -- Mother Nature has sure ramped up her anger. With so many people travelling around the country and the world, there's a good chance you might find yourself in a weird situation with a natural disaster… all while you try to rest and relax on vacation. September is Disaster Awareness Month, so Greg and Holly take a few minutes to talk about emergency preparedness while on vacation. They're joined by KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson with more on the storms and Benjamin Donner, executive director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah chapter, with more on how to best be prepared.

Weddings are so expensive. They might be a little cheaper here in Utah since a lot of young people get married in temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that doesn't mean reception venues are any cheaper. Increasingly, more and more people are opting for a weekday wedding as an option to save some major money. Holly's own son is doing this later this month! The hosts chat about this growing trend and ask listeners to chime in with their own thoughts on weekday weddings.

Residents in Spanish Fork will have to wait another few weeks to find out whether or not the city council will make changes that would open the door to a data center in their town. The city is the latest to face strong pushback from its residents over a potential data center. In this case, there's a proposal to build one near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. Amidst the opposition, the mayor says he's supportive of the development, calling it an opportunity. We hear comments from him during last night's meeting, and the Inside Sources hosts broaden the conversation to talk about nationwide feelings on data centers.

There's finally some movement in the case for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk. After what felt like an eternity of a preliminary hearing -- and a really long reading from the judge last night -- Robinson will head to trial. The Kirk family is asking that things move ahead more quickly, but will they? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas weighs in on whether we should expect everything else in this case to move forward just as slowly.

• Claims that changes to mail-in voting could "derail" upcoming midterms
• Inside Washington: U.S. House is back in session -- what will they accomplish before the midterms?
• Military judge throws out testimony from alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks
• Humanitarian organization working to help those affected by deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet
• More resignations of top military officials
• Teaching kids Olympic and Paralympic values in the lead up to the 2034 winter games
• It. Is. Time. The "ber" months are finally upon us.

Did you feel a little chill in the air this morning? It's not just you -- the first day of September blessed us with some cooler temperatures last night. Many say the next four "ber" months are the best of the entire year: September, October, November, and December. Now it hasn't gotten too cold just yet, but there already seems to be a crispness in the air -- how exciting!

Kids around Utah will get the chance to learn more about the Olympics and the values behind them thanks to a new program as part of Utah 2034. This morning, a kind of opening ceremony for the program kicked off at Backman Elementary School in Salt Lake City. Several more opening ceremonies will take place at schools all over Utah over the next few weeks. For more on this program, Greg and Holly are joined by Amy Garff, Utah 2034 Education Committee Chair, and Brad Wilson, CEO of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Amid the war with Iran, the Secretary of the Army has announced his resignation. Last night, Dan Driscoll stepped down after less than 2 years in the position. It's the latest resignation amid a slew of resignations that have plagued Secretary Pete Hegseth's Department of Defense.

The videos of the flooding in Nepal were terrifying to see at the time. And now the pictures coming out of the damaged and destroyed areas are equally heartbreaking. Rescue efforts are underway in the region, but they're being hamstrung by muddy conditions. More than 1,000 people are confirmed deceased in Nepal and Tibet, and thousands more are missing. On this segment of Inside Sources, the hosts speak with someone on the ground in Nepal -- someone who's helping in the emergency humanitarian efforts -- co-CEO of One Heart Worldwide, Surya Bhatta. He joins Greg and Holly from Nepal to chat about the ongoing issues facing women and children affected by the flooding.

    You can learn more about One Heart Worldwide and donate to their cause by visiting their         website: https://give.oneheartworldwide.org/campaign/837495/donate

There are only 10 days to go until the 25th anniversary of the devastating, tragic terror attacks on 9/11. In the lead-up to this special anniversary, we're learning that the alleged mastermind behind the attacks won't have his confessions admitted in court.  A military judge has now thrown out the confessions because of how they were obtained. What kind of hurdle could this present to the U.S. government as they try to plead their case?

The House is back in Washington, but will they actually get anything done in the next few days? Eh... depends on who you ask. Campaign season is well underway for members of the House of Representatives and they'll be heading back to their districts ASAP to ride that campaigning trail to the midterms. But in the meantime, what are they going to try to tackle? The hosts chat with Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux for more insights.

There are new claims this morning that the U.S. Postal Service is pushing out untested technology -- and pushing it out too quickly -- in order to comply with the President's executive order on mail-in voting. Now, a whistleblower within the Postal Service says this haphazard process could "derail" the upcoming midterm elections.

We may finally get to see the end of a chapter in what might feel like a never-ending story. Today, the man accused of shooting and killing political influencer Charlier Kirk is back in court for what's supposed to be the final day of his preliminary hearing… which started more than a month ago. But first -- another hiccup: Tyler Robinson's defense team is once again asking the judge to bar cameras from the courtroom during the final hearing. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his myriad of thoughts on the case, the constant motions on cameras, and the amount of time this whole thing has taken.

• Attorney General's Office announces new center to track financial crimes
• The Detour: Tonight's the last post-8 pm sunset of the year
• Tensions escalate in war with Iran
• Price of gas continues to hurt Americans' wallets -- could a deal with Venezuela help?
• Polling: Republicans may face a white married woman problem in the upcoming midterms
• Disagree Better: Is it still working in 2026?
• What can we learn about today's housing costs from a 54-year-old checkbook?
• MapQuest gets a new lease on life… thanks to Lake Ontario (eh, Lake America)

What's old is new again -- MapQuest is back, baby! The app surged to the number 4 position this morning on the Apple App Store. Why? Because they won't rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. People really seem to like their stance, and it shows -- app downloads for MapQuest have spiked over the last few days, with downloads seeing a 128% day-over-day increase since the President's announcement.