Inside Sources

• Judge overseeing Tyler Robinson case asks attorneys to come up with potential trial dates
• Is Utah's 'bagel era' coming soon?
• Utah Supreme Court hears arguments about new 'constitutional court'
• Should conservatives be more opposed to the death penalty?
• Pres. Trump says losing Los Angeles and San Diego to Iran would be a 'small price to pay'
• U.S. monitoring potential deadly case of the plague in Russia
• President Trump signs order to allow 'red dye' diesel on American roads and highways; Halloween costs soar this year
• Study: children who owned smartphones before age 12 have higher risk of developing eating disorders
• Retired robots toss themselves to a fiery death

It's like something out of The Lord of the Rings -- humanlike robots flinging themselves into fiery pits of doom. An AI robotics company in California decided to retire some of their robots… by throwing them into fiery vats of molten steel. And get this: they even had some help from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who participated in a similar scene at the end of his movie "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."

In today's world, it feels like parents have non-stop battles to protect their kids. Holly's had her fair share of experiences and she's raising a pre-teen right now. So, she finds this new research to be concerning: children who have their own smartphones at age 12 or younger have a major increase in risk for eating disorders. She and Greg break down the new study.

President Trump is on the campaign trail around the country trying to ramp up voters to vote for Republicans in the midterms -- which are now just four weeks away. And the President is vowing to bring diesel prices down by allowing red dye diesel to be used by vehicles that drive on the roads. How would this make a difference? Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, Patrick De Haan, joins to provide expert views and context. At the same time, the cost of Halloween is looking to be exceptionally high this year, yet Americans just keep spending money. Why?

Well, this is comforting: the plague might be back. Yay? Right now, the U.S. is closely tracking a fatal case of suspected "pneumonic plague" linked to a research facility in Russia. Russian officials say a young lab worker at an institute in Siberia died after she was diagnosed with "pneumonia of an unknown cause." But the Russians -- as you might expect -- say there were no accidents and the situation is stable. They said the same thing about the Chornobyl disaster 40 years ago, so Holly and Greg aren't inclined to really trust them.

At a campaign rally in Nebraska yesterday, President Trump said he'd be okay with Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego if it meant the U.S. could win the war. His comments sparked outrage from both Democrats and Republicans -- including Greg and Holly -- who say a sitting President should never make comments insinuating that he'd be okay with losing millions of American lives on American soil. For Holly, one of the most upsetting things is the crowd that cheered the President's remarks. She and Greg discuss the situation.

Death penalties are controversial and usually evoke some pretty strong feelings from people on both sides of the issue. It makes sense: we're giving the government permission to kill a person. Here in Utah, Douglas Carter had his death penalty conviction overturned. In Tennessee, the state epically botched a death penalty conviction last week. Both of these have really brought the topic of capital punishment back into the news. In a new opinion piece in the Deseret News, opinion editor Jay Evensen makes an argument that conservatives should actually be against the death penalty.

Is it constitutional for the Utah legislature to create a court to deal with constitutional issues? That's the crux of a question now before the Utah Supreme Court. The Utah legislature created the court in the wake of several constitutional questions coming before the courts, like redistricting and abortion. But the people behind those original lawsuits argue that lawmakers are blurring the lines separating the branches of government by doing this. KSL digital political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko was in the courtroom yesterday as the high court heard several hours of testimony; he joins Inside Sources with more.

Did you know Utah's considered a bagel desert? Not just a typical desert, but a desert of bagels. Well, that might be changing! Several new bagel shops are popping up and Axios ventures to say our time of bagel sadness may finally be over. For more on the current bagel scene in Utah and to discuss what really makes a good bagel, Holly and Greg speak with KSL's resident bagel expert, former New Yorker and KSL NewsRadio reporter Cameron Elliott.

Could things be speeding up in the murder case against Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk? The judge is now asking attorneys on the case to submit dates to go to trial. That sounds pretty normal, but our own KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas says he has some thoughts on the process.

We're counting down the days -- 28 of them, to be exact -- until the midterm election. Next week, ballots will start hitting mailboxes across the state. Ahead of election day, most of Utah's county clerks have united around shared standards for the election. Weber County Clerk and Auditor Ricky Hatch joins to explain what that means for voters. At the same time, President Trump is changing his tune on mail-in voting. But why? Greg and Holly discuss.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders discuss gambling, respect and Jesus Christ during semiannual General Conference
• How loud is too loud? Complaints pour in over loud music festival in Sandy
• Second-chance career fair held in Ogden for people with criminal backgrounds
• Celebrating National Be Nice Day
• The AI Files: CEO says to just accept bad things, more people turning to AI for legal advice
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Candidates in Utah's 3rd Congressional District debate policy
• Young Jazz fan making waves on the internet

The Utah Jazz pre-season is officially underway. Last night, they beat the Denver Nuggets 109 to 97. One of their young fans is getting pretty popular on social media right now thanks to his excitement for the team. Holly and Greg hear from the young boy and then finish the show by talking about what happened on this day in history.

There are fewer than 30 days to go until the midterm election, and the candidates are ramping up their campaigning. Last week, we spoke about the recent debate in the First Congressional District -- the one that now covers a good chunk of Salt Lake County.  This segment, we talk about the race in the 3rd Congressional District between incumbent Republican Celeste Maloy and Democrat Kent Udell. You may have missed this, but the two actually look to the debate stage on Friday night... discussing things like affordability, public lands, and data centers.

Just trust us… we'll figure it out. Don't worry about the mistakes… it'll be okay. That's the message coming from the CEO of OpenAI, who says, "the world should just accept some bad things happening" as long as it helps AI develop. At the same time, we're reading about more and more people using AI for legal matters. ChatGPT, Attorney at Law? Eh, maybe not so fast.

Mr. Rogers said it best: "There are three ways to ultimate success. The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind." Today's National Be Nice Day, and it's a day set aside to really promote this idea of kindness and the need for it in our society. For more on how to do and say nice things, the hosts are joined by Mason Bennett, Executive Director of One Kind Act a Day.

Today, the Department of Corrections held a career fair for people who are seeking a second chance. Organizers say they're bringing together motivated job seekers who are leaving the justice system with employers who are seeking reliable workers. With thousands of people under UDC supervision right now, there's a major need for jobs. But the process of getting those jobs isn't easy. For more on the program and why employers are reaching out to people with criminal backgrounds, Greg and Holly speak with Armanda Mercado, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Utah Department of Corrections and Angela Johnson of Interstate Roofing; her business was one of the employers who attended the fair.

How loud is too loud? There were a lot of angry people in Sandy over the weekend — complaining about noise from a music festival held at America First Field. Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski says festival organizers had things a little too loud on Friday night and that they brought the levels down for Saturday night. Greg and Holly share their own thoughts on sound limits from big festivals like that, especially when the venue is so close to homes.

It was quite the weekend for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who tuned in or came to downtown Salt Lake City for the church's semiannual General Conference. Leaders spoke of faith and hope but also got pretty direct with what they consider to be moral issues. In particular, President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency of the church targeted gambling and prediction markets. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the messages and are joined in the discussion by Church News reporter Aimee Cobabe.

Court is in session! The U.S. Supreme Court, that is. Some of the cases the court will review over the next several months could have some major impacts on things like immigration and both the First and the Second Amendment. The court is also expected to take up issues dealing with presidential power and climate change. Today, they began the session by hearing arguments on who can sue energy companies when it comes to climate change. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the trends coming this term with co-host Holly Richardson.

• Your Voice, Your Vote: Midterm 'vibe' check
• Utah classrooms deal with new AI requirements
• Ensign College launches new vocational technical center
• Riverdale community comes together to support family affected by house fire
• Trump administration looking into DOJ investigation of Watergate, former President Richard Nixon
• Careful how you drive… your car may be reporting you
• Previewing this week's big movie: Digger

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

Be careful about what you say or do when you're driving -- your car's probably selling your data and information to big tech companies. Honestly though -- is anyone really surprised? According to reporting from Consumer Reports, high-tech cars are selling personal information, including your car's VIN, to third-party advertisers. Greg and Holly talk about whether or not we should ever expect privacy anymore, even when in our own private spaces.

Well… this wasn't on our 2026 bingo cards! The Trump Administration is now looking into the Watergate scandal from the early 1970s to see if the Department of Justice was unfair to then-President Richard Nixon. Remember, the whole scandal led to impeachment proceedings for Nixon and his eventual resignation. Now, we're learning that one of the big pushers of this renewed investigation is a former Nixon aide who's known as a "revisionist historian."

The Riverdale community is coming together to support a local family that's dealing with the aftermath of a deadly house fire. A father and three children were killed in the fire, which began early Thursday morning. A mother and two of the kids have been released; another child remains in critical condition. Now, the community is coming together to try and support the family as they move through what's probably the hardest time in their lives.

Across the country -- and here in Utah, especially -- skilled trades education programs are coming back into the forefront. Now there's nothing inherently wrong with traditional higher education, but it's exciting to see additional opportunities for people to learn and contribute to our workforce. To help meet the needs of students, Ensign College has opened a new vocational center that looks to bridge the gap between these two kinds of education programs. For more on this new center and how it works, Doug McDougal, Dean of Applied Sciences and Technical and Vocational Education and Joseph Kerry, Assistant Dean of Applied Sciences and Technical and Vocational Education at Ensign College join the program.

Utah schools are well into the new year, and teachers are continuing to work with new AI requirements in the classroom. At the same time, students are asking to be more involved in developing these policies. So how are they finding balance this year, especially as A-I continues to grow?

Heading into the midterms, how are Utah voters feeling? Hopeful, hopeless, anxious? According to new polling from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics, Utah voters are feeling both hopeful and anxious; it's especially true for Utah Democrats. Republicans feel more hopeful for the election -- both nationally and here at home -- but the levels of anxiety are also quite high. Your Voice, Your Vote -- Greg and Holly break down the newest data.

As we head into the midterms, the economy is top-of-mind for many voters. So, this morning's poor jobs report isn't exactly welcome news. The unemployment rate still remains near historic lows, so that's good. But it's on the rise -- that's not so good. Jobs in September increased nationwide by only 29,000 and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. All of this is happening at the same time that mortgage rates keep ticking up and more Americans are turning to "buy now, pay later" services.

• Data center in Box Elder County continues to move ahead… but quietly
• The morals and ethics of AI in life and in faith
• On the Hill: Legislative audit says Utah's judiciary needs more oversight and accountability
• Wildlife officials encourage Utahns to report urban bear sightings
• Ask the Attorney: How did Tennessee botch a death penalty execution?
• Reports: Rape allegations from Cornell University case not passed along to district attorney in 2024
• Refunds are coming for some Amazon Prime members, and so are scammers
• Local radio station kicks off October… with Christmas music

Greg hates this news, but Holly loves it! A local radio station has kicked off the Halloween season by starting to play Christmas music. It might seem a little early for most people, but eh, whatever floats your boat! Greg and Holly butt heads on the move and read listener comments on the news. Turns out everyone has a strong opinion.

Millions of people are getting refunds from Amazon Prime starting today thanks to a massive settlement. A year ago, Amazon agreed to pay billions of dollars after allegations that they had signed people up for their Prime service without their permission, then made it too hard to cancel. But as with all good news, there are warnings. We hear from KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt with his warnings.

The information that keeps coming out on the rape investigation and case involving Cornell University students and administrators keeps getting worse. Several news outlets have obtained documents from the original investigation that show that the alleged victim did tell police about the rape in 2024 and said it was absolutely rape at the time. But that information was never passed along to the district attorney, so he declined to pursue charges.

The execution of a woman in Tennessee went very wrong last night after she survived what was supposed to be two lethal doses of drugs. This morning, Governor Bill Lee put a hold on all executions through the end of the year while they figure out what happened. So what went wrong in the process? And what's supposed to happen now? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas gives his take, and we hear from both a witness to the event and the governor of Tennessee.

Have you seen bears in your neighborhood when they're not usually there? Right now, the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is pleading with people to call them when they see bears... even though several social media posts are discouraging those reports. A lot of people say not reporting the sightings will save the bears from euthanasia. But is that accurate? For more,  Holly and Greg turn to Chad Wilson, game mammals coordinator with the Utah DWR.

The last couple of years have been filled with a lot of tension between Utah's legislature and the judiciary -- it's no secret that they've come to heads several times. Now, a new legislative audit says there should be more oversight of Utah's courts… by the legislature itself. The audit reiterated that judicial independence is important, but it says that there's a lack of public confidence in the courts, and legislative oversight and more accountability will help. Holly and Greg share some skepticism of the audit recommendations; they explain this in these segments.

AI this and AI that -- it's become one of the most common stories we talk about. A new agreement between AI leaders and the White House aims to add some safeguards to tech developments; they're all calling it "morally binding." In these segments, Greg and Holly talk more about the morals and ethics of AI. First, they speak with University of Utah School of Computing Professor Jeff Phillips about the ethics of artificial intelligence and whether they can coexist. Then, they speak with KSL Brightside's Alex Kirry about his team's upcoming General Conference special discussing the role of AI in faith and religion.

It feels like it's been a while since we talked about the data center project in Box Elder County. Remember, this is the one that really sparked intense pushback on data centers around the state. The project's still moving ahead, even despite being at the center of three pending lawsuits. At the same time, there are proposals to build even more data centers -- plus nuclear reactors -- on Utah's public lands.

The Utah Mammoth are back on the ice today, hoping to make it back to the playoffs this year as the season progresses. The Delta Center is expected to be packed with fans, especially after the team got so far last year. And the streets around the arena are expected to be bogged down all afternoon thanks to a massive party on the plaza. For more on what to expect from tonight's game -- and the season as a whole -- Greg and Holly speak with Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider with KSL Sports.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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