Inside Sources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the top two candidates for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, the data center project in Box Elder County, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Halloween is creeping up on us, and if you’re still trying to find the perfect costume, the best candy to buy, or how to make your house the spookiest on the block, Google has answers. Apparently, we’re not all searching for the same old witches and vampires! Google’s annual "Fright-geist" has a look at what’s haunting search trends across the country. With more on who's inspiring the most costumes, what candy is taking the top spot, and what new Halloween décor trend is creeping up the charts, Greg and Holly turn to Google Search Trends Expert Megan Stoner.

The man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022 was supposed to be in court today, arguing why he thinks the judge overseeing his case should be dismissed. But that hearing for Bryan Kohberger has now been cancelled, and several other hearings are now on pause. Could this spell some issues for Kohberger's attempts to withdraw his guilty plea? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers our questions.

There are plenty of concerns that stubbornly high inflation could lead to an economic recession. But the CEO of one of the world's biggest investment companies says something else could lead to a recession. The CEO of BlackRock says a pause on data center construction would actually be what leads to an economic slowdown. Larry Fink tells CNBC that data centers aren't the problem; they're actually the solution.

This morning, President Trump said the Pentagon's earlier plan to livestream an upcoming execution will no longer happen. The execution of Nidal Hasan will still go forward by firing squad, but the President reversed course following bipartisan pushback from lawmakers and immense public opposition to the move. Hasan was previously convicted of shooting and killing 13 people -- and injuring another 32 -- at Fort Hood in 2009.

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

• Sen. Curtis discusses his pushback of Pres. Trump's diesel deal with Russia
• New reports show inflation is still on the rise
• The House Call: More Utah homeowners are cutting listing prices
• Could mothers be the key to creating responsible AI models?
• SEG unveils new renderings of downtown SLC entertainment district
• SLC leaders concerned about plans to build oil pipeline

There are some new hiccups in the plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah. A new order from a federal judge puts that process on hold -- not just for the Forest Service, but for the *ntire U.S. Department of Agriculture. A federal judge now says the Trump Administration has no authority to make these massive changes -- it's up to Congress.

More and more Utah homeowners are slashing their listing prices as interest rates continue to rise and the market faces some headwinds. A new analysis finds that the five counties on the Wasatch Front -- Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Tooele -- have some of the largest price cuts in the entire country.

Halloween is the perfect time for spooky season. But once November 1st comes, most people shift into Christmas mode. If you're one of those people who craves the dark, spooky times instead, there's a place here locally where you can go for Halloween-type fun all year long. The Inside Sources hosts discuss Nocturnal Nook Novelties in Lehi.

A large oil pipeline could come barreling through some of the most historic districts in Salt Lake City if the Sinclair oil company gets its way. But city council leaders say they have more questions and concerns than answers after hearing from Sinclair representatives. Greg and Holly break down the plans and the arguments for and against them.

The hopes for a winter filled with snow are alive and well right now -- thanks to the most recent storm. It didn't dump snow down here in Salt Lake City, but it did bring some snow to the mountains and the Cottonwoods. And for people like Greg Skordas, who love to ski and snowboard, it's a very exciting sign that winter may actually pan out this year.

Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled more details about the sports and entertainment district coming to downtown Salt Lake City. They've also released new rendering and maps of the development, which will be built east of the Delta Center. KSL digital reporter Carter Williams joins Inside Sources with the latest.

Yesterday, we spoke about potential reasons the AI company "Anthropic" might ban users who are rude to its chatbot, Claude. Our KSL traffic reporter Cormick Bone posed this interesting idea: that we could teach AI to be rude. Today, we wanted to build on something related to that idea. A new Deseret News opinion piece says that mothers could be integral to raising the morals of AI models. Joining us for this conversation is the author of the piece, Shima Baughman, a  Distinguished Fellow at Brigham Young University's Wheatley Institute.

A new BBC story highlights how many older people in China are feeling so lonely that they're turning to young people for help. In fact, many are paying younger adults to be their friends -- to literally just hang out with them. Greg and Holly discuss this trend and whether or not it could become a thing here.

Inflation is on the rise, and it's bringing prices across the board even higher. The Labor Department's report says inflation rose to 3.7% in September -- not the direction the Trump Administration would want it to go ahead of the midterms. And with this new report, there will be a new cost-of-living-adjustment coming for Social Security payments. For analysis on the report and what it means for your wallet, the hosts speak with Professor Jason Kotter, an assistant professor of finance at BYU's Marriott School of Business.

The president of Brigham Young University, Shane Reese, announced developments with the incoming new medical school at the university. School leadership unveiled new rendering of the school and also announced preliminary accreditation.

The pushback on President Trump's Russian diesel deal continues to grow from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. One of those is Senator John Curtis, Utah's junior senator. He joins Inside Sources to explain why he's opposed to the new deal and how he thinks Congress should be more involved in certain decisions like this and the war in Iran.

There are now less than three weeks to go until Election Day! Here in Utah, ballots are already in the mail. And throughout the entire election season, KSL is the place to be for the latest info and analysis on the issues you'll vote on.

Today, we focus on last night's second congressional debate between incumbent Republican Blake Moore and Democrat Peter Crosby. We put their recent debate comments through the KSL Truth Test.

• SCOTUS agrees to hear case on DOGE public records
• Roller coasters across the country closed after deadly incident in Georgia
• Be nice to AI… or be banned instead!
• Your Voice, Your Vote: County clerks mail out ballots today
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 1st Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: The role of the West in determining control of Congress
• DOJ investigates TV news networks over lack of pool coverage at recent White House events
• Is the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia legitimate? What about Pres. Trump's fuel deal with Russia?
• Shining a light on breast cancer
• Café Rio releases new lip balms flavored after their unique drinks

There are so many crazy lip balm flavors: cotton candy pickle (yes, that's together), wasabi, and ranch dressing. So we shouldn't be surprised at new flavors of lip balm coming from Café Rio. They're inspired by the restaurant's drinks: Mucho Mint, Lotta Horchata, and Berry Bueno. They're limited edition, and they just launched today!

There's a good chance you know someone who has or has had breast cancer. Whether it's a family member, a coworker, or a friend, breast cancer affects us in so many ways. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 new cancers diagnosed in women is breast cancer. It's the second most common cancer in U.S. women. On Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Inside Sources spends a few minutes talking about the journey women with breast cancer go through -- plus the resources and support available to help them -- with Camille Kapp, breast cancer survivor and founder of Pink Sync.

A ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine might not be real. President Trump says it is, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wasn't consulted. And shortly after the announcement, Russia hit a power plant in Ukraine -- that doesn't exactly scream "ceasefire. In the middle of all of this, there's a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill -- including from Utah's Senator John Curtis -- against the President's announcement that the U.S. will buy diesel from Russia. For details and analysis, the hosts turn to Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of politics at Utah State University.

Despite the President banning three news outlets from covering him at White House events, the Department of Justice is now investigating TV networks over their lack of pool coverage for President Trump. Remember, the pool networks cancelled coverage when the President barred those other outlets. Greg and Holly discuss what responsibility -- if any -- those networks have when it comes to covering the administration.

Usually, it feels like the West is an afterthought when it comes to elections. Many of our states aren't considered "swing states," so there's generally more focus on the races back east. But this year, it might be different -- the congressional races in western states could play a significant role in who controls Congress. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux explains what she's seeing in various races.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with Republican and Democratic candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District, Ben McAdams and Riley Owen. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Ballots are now on their way to voters across the state. With three weeks to go until Election Day, there's a lot to keep track of. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins Inside Sources to discuss the ballots being mailed out today, deadlines voters need to know, and what her office is doing to ensure the election stays secure and accurate.

The humanization of AI continues! The tech company Anthropic now says it'll ban users who are "abusive or cruel" to its chatbot, Claude. Is it possible to be abusive or cruel to an inanimate object? Serious question -- is it even a thing?

This story is just awful -- so tragic and so traumatizing! A man riding a roller coaster in Georgia died after being thrown from the coaster. It took place at Six Flags Over Georgia on the Goliath coaster. That ride is 200 feet high and the cars can hit 70 miles per hour. Now, several roller coasters across the U.S. and Canada are closed as investigators try to figure out what went wrong.

The push to see public records relating to the former Department of Government Efficiency -- or DOGE -- continues today. This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments dealing with a watchdog's lawsuit seeking public records about DOGE. What's interesting about this whole thing is that the court is intervening for a second time. Last year, the court overturned a district court's order requiring the government to produce DOGE-related records. Now, it's coming back before the high court.

Utah's quality of life is strong, but it's showing signs of trouble. Economic issues are bringing down our quality of life -- things like housing affordability, the cost of living, and the decreasing opportunities for good jobs. According to the new index from the Utah Foundation, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and the Utah Chamber, it's now at the lowest level since the groups started keeping track in 2011.

• Remembering an advocate and friend to Utah's homeless community, Pamela Atkinson
• New survey says the 'Sunday Scaries' are indeed very real
• Utah's data center issues take center stage in new Saturday Night Live skit
• Death of 5 in Cache County from CO2 poisoning renews discussions on proper carbon monoxide safety
• Waxing nostalgic could be good for social connections
• Group claims that UDOT can easily end contract with Flock camera group
• Gondola vs. saving the Great Salt Lake -- are they mutually exclusive?
• Federal judge furious over Trump administration cutting down hundreds of trees in nation's capital
• The 'Costco door' gains popularity

New homes lack many of the features found in old-school houses, like laundry chutes, milk doors, and dumbwaiters. But a new kind of door is becoming more popular in new houses and is a commonly requested feature in home renovations: the Costco door. This little half-door goes from the garage into the kitchen, pantry, or mud room and is supposed to make it easier to unload the SUV full of bulk goodies from Costco. Do you have a door like this? Would you want one?

Over the weekend, the Trump administration cut down more than 400 trees at an historic golf course in Washington, D.C. This morning, the superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks -- a unit of the National Park Service -- had to testify before a federal judge about the removal. According to local reporting, the judge was furious about the destruction. Holly and Jim talk about this kind of pattern that seems to exist with the current administration.

You know what hasn't been talked about a lot recently? The gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon. And the flooding and mud flows up the Cottonwoods this weekend got us thinking more about this project and where things stand. A new opinion piece in the Deseret News actually lays out the project as one of two choices: build the gondola or save the Great Salt Lake. Before we talk about that... let's talk a bit about where the project stands right now.

Is there a workaround for UDOT to cancel a contract with the automated license plate reader cameras from the Flock Group? One non-profit says absolutely -- and it's all because of public pushback. UDOT says they're reviewing the contract right now but also says most of the Flock cameras in the state aren't operated by them -- that most are used by local police agencies. Holly and guest host Jim Bennett discuss the group's argument and whether or not they see any merit to the complaints.

What kinds of things do you miss or remember from your childhood and young adult years? A new article in the Deseret News says that members of Gen Z are feeling extra nostalgic nowadays… but for ages and eras in which they never lived. Experts say this kind of thing could actually be helping drive them to be more socially connected.

Five people -- including four children -- died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Cache County. Investigators are working to determine the cause but do say that a car was left running in a garage. We don't know all the specifics of that situation and don't want to hypothesize right now. But the news is spurring more conversations about carbon monoxide and the dangers it poses. For more on this, Holly sat down with Benjamin Donner of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah chapter to find out what we can all do to keep ourselves safe around carbon monoxide.

Utah hit the airwaves of Saturday Night Live this weekend, thanks to Mr. Wonderful's data center project in Box Elder County. Kevin O'Leary was the subject of a skit on the NBC comedy show, where a comedian playing him answered several questions about the Stratos data center project. The skit prompted some questions from the hosts themselves, namely: when the rest of the country starts laughing at a Utah controversy, does that help the people fighting it—or just make the state look bad?

Do you believe in the 'Sunday Scaries'? It's a phenomenon that says we get worried and nervous about the upcoming workweek, and it usually begins on Sunday. According to a new survey, more people are getting a head start on the workweek, choosing to start preparing for work on Sunday.

The Utah woman best known for her work and support of our state's homeless community has passed away. Pamela Atkinson was 93 years old. Holly and Jim both say her legacy and effect on the way homeless services are handled in the state cannot be overstated. For more on who Pamela was and why she did what she did, the hosts are joined by the Deseret News' Lois Collins.

The rain certainly fell around Utah. The remnants of Hurricane Rachel came as expected, bringing lots of water and wind to the state. All that rain caused flooding and mud issues around the state, especially in the canyons. KSL Meteorologist Devan Masciulli joins Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett to talk about the effects of the storm and what we can expect to see over the next several days.

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

• Crumbl's cookie empire looks like it's crumbling
• Tooele County Planning Commission tables ordinance on data centers
• Brewing Utah Weather: remnants of Hurricane Rachel are coming to Utah
• Your Voice, Your Vote: CD-4 candidates spar over gas prices and Iran War
• Utah teen creates AI app to track potholes

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 The Social Reckoning and answer the movie question of the week: What is your favorite Samuel L. Jackson movie?

Rising costs for household essentials typically leads to less spending on discretionary items. And that could be playing into some financial issues for the Utah-based purveyor of sugary treats in bright pink boxes: Crumbl Cookies. The CEO recently told franchise owners of the financial difficulties facing the company. Holly and Jim discuss the potential effects a struggling economy could have on this business and others like it.

The man convicted of a mass shooting in 2009 at Fort Hood in Texas is set to be executed for his crimes in December. He'll face the firing squad, and now Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth says the killing will be livestreamed for all to see. For a country that hasn't had public executions in several decades, Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett have a lot of concerns with this move; they discuss.

It feels like every AI story we have nowadays is a bad story. So, it's a nice change when we have something positive! And this story is definitely positive. A student at Salt Lake City's West High School is using AI to find and document potholes on the road. Ivan Turan created an iPhone app called "Pothole AI". It identifies potential potholes and automatically records the location of each detection. The goal is to make it easier for road crews to then come out and fix the holes.

Gas prices and the Iran War took center stage during last night's 4th Congressional District candidate debate. Democrat Jonny Larsen and current Republican Representative Mike Kennedy sparred several times over President Trump. Rep. Kennedy defended his record, saying he's working to make Washington smaller and Utah stronger. Larsen closed his own remarks with the question: "Would you like a blue dog or a lapdog to this administration?" In this segment, we continue our coverage of the midterm election, now just 25 days away.

After several hours of public debate and discussion, the Tooele County Planning Commission has tabled a potential ordinance on data centers. The proposal would have created a specific chapter in county code that addresses data centers. County leaders say they're trying to get ahead of proposed facilities in their community, but hundreds of county residents have asked the planning commission to not approve the ordinance. For more on why they're opposed and what they hope the county does instead, the hosts hear from TooeleCARES' Amy Lawson.

Clear skies right now and a beautiful fall day on tap. But the weather is quickly going to change and we could see quite a bit of rain over the next several days. What makes this so interesting though is where the rain is coming from! It doesn't happen super often, but Utah's going to get the remnants of Hurricane Rachel from the Pacific Ocean. For more on what to expect over the weekend and into next week, Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett speak with KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson.

• New survey launched on businesses wanted for new sports and entertainment district
• Report: ChatGPT for teens not fulfilling all protection promises
• Opinion: Colleges should take advantage of debates among students on free speech
• Pres. Trump sends federal emergency funds to go to Beaver, Piute Counties after fires and floods
• Current sheriff in Wasatch County and former sheriff in Summit County indicted on criminal charges
• FCC to potentially allow more political robocalls ahead of the midterms
• Would Congress be open to bailing out the AI industry?
• Utah's Water Infrastructure: Do taxpayers have the full picture?
• New report highlights government policies that support families state-by-state
• New disclaimer on Reese's peanut butter pumpkins

Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins have a new disclaimer this year. And it has nothing to do with the ingredients — it has everything to do with the look. The disclaimer reads: "Carving not on actual product." The little image on the package has a Jack-o'-lantern cut-out, and that simple design has been the subject of a massive lawsuit over deceptive marketing. It's important to note that the lawsuit has been dismissed ... twice now. But the disclaimer is here to stay! At least for this season.

When it comes to providing assistance and support for families, it's something host Holly Richardson really cares about. Now, a new report digs into government policies across the country and examines which ones have proven effective, with data showing that they help families. Deseret News family reporter Lois Collins joins the program to explain the new study from Vanderbilt University.

Should Utahns pay more for their water to pay for future projects? It sounds pretty normal, right? The issue deals with a lack of transparency on revenue -- how much money do water districts already have? The Utah Rivers Council says the state is asking for Utahns to pay more money for their water without fully justifying why they need it or why they can't use existing revenue for it. The non-profit contacted KSL, which dug into the request and the process behind it. For more on this, we turn to KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera.