KSL's Inside Sources

KSL's Inside Sources

The all-new Inside Sources. Hosted by Greg Skordas and Dr. Holly Richardson, two well-known voices in Utah’s legal and political circles.

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Inside Sources Full Show December 9th, 2025: Vote Expected on Resolution Condemning Utah Courts
  • The Erosion of Trust in the Federal Government
  • Substance Use Down, Family Connections Up -- New Data on Utah's Youth
  • Childhood Deaths Expected To Rise Worldwide
  • SLCO DA Launches Public Screening Dashboard: Sim Gill Explains
  • Solo Hiker Rescued From Quicksand At Arches National Park
  • Skull Stolen from Ancient Burial Site in Southern Utah: Inside The Crime and Cultural Significance
  • Why We’re Hooked on True Crime—and What We Forget Along the Way
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Dec 9, 2025 2:44 PM
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Why We’re Hooked on True Crime—and What We Forget Along the Way
84% of Americans -- many over age 13 consumed true crime books, docuseries, or other content last year, according to the Deseret News. Greg and Dave pull back the curtain and explore why many of us are so obsessed with true crime stories that turn into phenomenon's but sometimes we forget to realize that these are real stories impacting real people.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:34 PM
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16 Years Later: The Mystery Behind Josh Powell's 18-Hour Disappearance

On this day 16 years ago, Josh Powell vanished for 18 hours in a rental car—only to reappear without explanation. Investigators believe this disappearance may have been tied to the murder of his wife, Susan Powell, yet Josh was never arrested or charged. Dave Cawley, Host of KSL's COLD Podcast, explains what he uncovered through a little-known wiretap comment and explores what might have happened during those missing hours. Was he relocating Susan’s body? And what questions remain about this specific lapse in time? 

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Dec 9, 2025 2:33 PM
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Education in Prison: How Utah's New Research Center Could Reshape Futures
The University of Utah has received eight million dollars to establish PEARL, the Prison Education Action Research Lab. This would increase educational opportunities and influence policies for incarcerated students. Greg and guest host Dave Cawley speak with Erin Castro, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, and Jason Taylor to learn more.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:28 PM
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The SCOTUS Case That Could Reshape Presidential Authority
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments that could overturn a 90-year precedent, and that could possibly expand the power of the Oval Office. At issue -- President Trump's firing earlier this year of Rebecca Slaughter, a Democrat appointed to the Federal Trade Commission in 2018. The Justices are weighing whether the president has executive authority to terminate officials from independent federal agencies without cause. Kelsey Dallas, Managing Editor with SCOTUSBlog, joins the show to discuss this possible decision and the factors that are leading us to believe they will side with Trump.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:27 PM
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Skull Stolen from Ancient Burial Site in Southern Utah: Inside The Crime and Cultural Significance
Utah State Officials are offering a three-thousand-dollar reward as they investigate who stole a skull from a protected ancient burial site in southern Utah. Their investigation started in January. Officials were tipped off about a Facebook post depicting a person posting with human remains. Chris Merritt, State Historic Preservation Officer, joins the show and lets us know how often this kind of thing happens, the penalties against offenders, and what people may not be realizing about this kind of crime.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:24 PM
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Solo Hiker Rescued From Quicksand At Arches National Park
A hiker's nightmare became true Sunday when he found himself trapped in quicksand during a trek in Arches National Park.  The Grand County Search and Rescue Incident Commander for this rescue, John Marshell, joins to discuss the rescue and what hikers should be aware of when it comes to quicksand. 
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Dec 9, 2025 2:23 PM
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Deadly Wrong-Way Crash: Herriman Man Faces New Charges
A Herriman man accused of hitting and killing a young couple in a wrong-way crash on Thanksgiving weekend now faces additional charges stemming from an altercation earlier that day. Greg and Dave walk through what we're learning about this string of crimes.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:22 PM
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SLCO DA Launches Public Screening Dashboard: Sim Gill Explains
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's office has announced that it is launching a dashboard available to the public, featuring live screening for over 29,000 cases. Greg and guest host Dave Cawley speak with SLCO DA Sim Gill about this new dashboard.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:22 PM
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Childhood Deaths Expected To Rise Worldwide
After years of declining death rates, the global death rate for children under age 5 is going up.  This comes as a result of funding cuts and global challenges. Lois Collins, Deseret News Reporter, comes on to fill us in on how these numbers are measured and how this could affect us globally.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:20 PM
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Substance Use Down, Family Connections Up -- New Data on Utah's Youth
A new SHARP survey has shown meaningful improvements in mental health over the last two years. This is tied to family and school connections, as well as a decrease in substance use over the last two years. Rob Timmerman, Prevention Administrator with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss these improvements.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:19 PM
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The Erosion of Trust in the Federal Government
Trust in the federal government is near an all-time low. Pew Research reports that 17% of Americans say that they trust the government to do what's right always or most of the time.  Shawn Tiegan, Utah Foundation President, joins to discuss why we are where we are and what needs to change for trust to come back.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:19 PM
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Vote Expected on Resolution Condemning Utah Courts
Today, during Utah's special session, there will be a resolution put forth to be voted on about condemning both the Utah Supreme and District Courts.  Greg and Holly lay out the details of the resolution and discuss the situation at hand when it comes to condemning the courts.
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Dec 9, 2025 2:16 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 8th, 2025: Who Draws the Lines? Courts, Legislature, or Someone Else?
  • Inside America’s Defense Priorities
  • Costco wants its money back! Should US Businesses Receive a Tariff Refund?
  • Utah Immigration Attorneys Warn Clients Could Be Arrested at Regular Appointments
  • Payson Man Arrested After Alleged Threats to Kill Governor and Other State Leaders
  • Was BYU Snubbed?
  • Union Bill Repeal: Utah Lawmakers Set to Reverse Public Union Bargaining Ban
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Dec 8, 2025 2:6 PM
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Snowbird Opens After Mother Nature Delays
Mother Nature has been a problem for our ski resorts. Until this weekend, Snowbird ski resort finally opened on Sunday after warmer temps got in the way. Greg and Holly speak with Jacob Marquardt from Snowbird about the turnout and whether there is worry about the rising temperatures this week. Holly and Greg highlight today's KSL Kindness Story and facts of the day.
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Dec 8, 2025 2:3 PM
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From Young Leader to Global Icon: Jacinda Ardern’s Journey in 'Prime Minister'
She became one of the world's youngest leaders... and now her story is hitting the big screen. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opens up in a new documentary, Prime Minister, Melanie Jones, with the Women's Leadership Institute, joins the show to discuss this story, and a special screening of the movie.
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Dec 8, 2025 2:2 PM
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Union Bill Repeal: Utah Lawmakers Set to Reverse Public Union Bargaining Ban
Earlier this year, Utah saw one of its biggest political battles over banning collective bargaining for public unions—a fight that sparked a referendum with more than 300,000 signatures. Well, now, as a part of the special session tomorrow, lawmakers will vote to repeal that controversial law. Why the sudden shift? Rep. Jordan Tuescher, the sponsor of this ban on collective bargaining for Public Unions (HB 267), joins the show live. And on the other side of this debate, Jessica Stauffer, Nurse at U of U Hospital and President of the Communication Workers of America (CWA 7765), which is a part of Protect Utah Workers Coalition, joins the show to share her response to this move and what comes next if the fight returns next year.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:58 PM
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Was BYU Snubbed?
The College Football Playoff Bracket has been revealed... and not on the list... Is BYU... What went wrong, and were they snubbed? BYU Insider Mitch Harper joins the show.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:56 PM
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Failing Forward or Falling Behind? Rethinking Student Retention
Governor Cox says it’s time to bring back holding students back if they fall behind! Is that fair? Or does it carry a stigma we need to move past? Greg and Holly speak with Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen about his latest opinion piece.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:56 PM
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Payson Man Arrested After Alleged Threats to Kill Governor and Other State Leaders  
Payson man is now in jail...accused of threatening to kill the governor and other state leaders. Police are accusing Douglas Wilford Pace of making a phone call to Capitol Hill last week, where he allegedly said he would shoot Governor Spencer Cox, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, and Senate President Stuart Adams. Greg and Holly walk through the latest.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:54 PM
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Utah Immigration Attorneys Warn Clients Could Be Arrested at Regular Appointments
Immigration attorneys in Utah are warning their clients that they could be arrested when they show up for their regular appointments. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments on ICE enforcement in Utah.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:52 PM
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Costco wants its money back! Should US Businesses Receive a Tariff Refund?
Costco wants a refund! And so do many U.S. businesses! Billions in tariff refunds could hinge on one Supreme Court decision. Should companies get their money back?  Greg and Holly discuss the recent case and why Costco sued customs officials. Texters chime in about the impact of tariffs on their businesses and whether businesses should get tariff refunds.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:45 PM
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Inside America’s Defense Priorities
Congress just unveiled its annual defense package. The newly released National Defense Authorization Act spans more than 3,000 pages and packs in provisions that go far beyond Pentagon budgets. Cami Mondeux, Congressional Correspondent with the Deseret News, joins to bring the latest details.
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Dec 8, 2025 1:44 PM
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Who Draws the Lines? Courts, Legislature, or Someone Else?
It's been a battle between the courts and the Utah legislature! Lawmakers are gearing up for the Governor's special session tomorrow and are expected to discuss court rules surrounding elections, voting, and redistricting cases...as well as the Utah Supreme Court's role in them. A potential repeal of Utah's controversial ban on collective bargaining for public unions. Holly and Greg walk through what's expected. They discuss a new poll finds Utahns DON'T want judges deciding congressional maps.... but they also don't want the Utah Legislature to be the sole decision maker...Should an independent committee be the one to decide? Holly and Greg walk through the poll and take texts from listeners. 
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Dec 8, 2025 1:43 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 5th, 2025: Let it Snow! Storm Updates, Traffic Tips & Avalanche Safety
  • Texas Redistricting: Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Congressional Map
  • Pentagon Announces New Boat Strike Amid C Drug Boat Strike Investigation – What We’ve Learned
  • Saratoga Springs Double-Homicide – New Evidence Emerges
  • Dark Roads, Deadly Trends: UHP Highlights Pedestrian Safety
  • No Long Guns: Utah Lawmaker Proposes Limits on Open Carry of Long Guns at Protests and Rallies
  • KSL Movie Show – Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 & Box Office Surprises
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Dec 5, 2025 1:49 PM
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