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 May 6th, 2026: The bills grow up: Hundreds of new laws go into effect today
  • Trump-backed candidates excel in Midwestern Republican primaries
  • Claims of paid protestors at recent Box Elder County Commission meeting
  • Senate GOP proposes $1 Billion in taxpayer money go to new White House ballroom
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asks members to study the Constitution
  • New mobile mental health unit launches
  • Breaking down the different kinds of mortgage rates
  • New tech education campus coming to Weber School District
  • Is YouTube taking over the American classroom?
  • Celebrating nurses on National Nurses Day
  • What's the age when one peaks in life?
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May 6, 2026 3:47 PM
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What's the age when one peaks in life?

A new national survey of nearly 6,500 Americans reveals that a majority felt the most fulfilled and satisfied with life… when they were 52. Greg and Holly are a bit more seasoned than that and don't agree with that idea. They share their thoughts and also wish KSL radio a special happy birthday!

 
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May 6, 2026 3:44 PM
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Celebrating nurses on National Nurses Day

Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mary Eliza Mahoney -- just three of millions of nurses over the hundreds of years of modern nursing. And today, we're celebrating them all. Becky Blair-Stevenson, associate executive director of the Utah Nurses Association, joins Inside Sources to discuss the challenges, successes, and needs of Utah's nurses.

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May 6, 2026 3:39 PM
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Is YouTube taking over the American classroom?

If your kids are given tech in the classroom -- like a Chromebook, for instance -- do you know just how much time they spend doing things other than schoolwork on it? One mother in Kansas found out that her son watched 13,000 YouTube videos during school hours... in just a 3-month period. It's prompted this kind of discussion on how YouTube has taken over the American classroom.

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May 6, 2026 3:38 PM
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New tech education campus coming to Weber School District

The Weber School District is launching a new campus that will provide career education in some of Utah's fastest-growing industries. The massive campus is being made possible by a $25 million catalyst grant from the state of Utah, which is part of Utah's push towards these types of educational and career pathways. New principal of the program, Nikki Slaugh, tells Greg and Holly why it's so important to offer these kinds of individualized education for Utah's students.

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May 6, 2026 3:37 PM
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Breaking down the different kinds of mortgage rates

With higher mortgage rates nowadays, you might be wondering, "what kind of mortgage is right for me?" Or maybe it's a question of "how can I get the most bang for my buck" when it comes to my mortgage? For details and answers, Russell Faucette, owner of the Stern Team of Omada Real Estate, joins the show.

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May 6, 2026 3:36 PM
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New mobile mental health unit launches

Today, a new mobile mental health unit launches, bringing mental health help directly to people who need it. And with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the timing is perfect. Shawn McMillen, executive director of First Step House, joins Inside Sources to share more details on how the program works and its potential impacts.

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May 6, 2026 3:33 PM
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asks members to study the Constitution

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is asking its members to study some of the historical founding documents for our country, including the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The Church is now providing discussion guides and resources for upcoming Fifth Sunday lessons as a way to help its members better understand the divine role in the founding of our country.

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May 6, 2026 2:53 PM
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Senate GOP proposes $1 Billion in taxpayer money go to new White House ballroom

Despite earlier promises that no taxpayer dollars would go towards the construction of a new massive ballroom at the White House, that may be changing. President Trump isn't asking for the money himself, but several Republican senators now propose sending $1 Billion in taxpayer dollars towards the project in order to help upgrade security.

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May 6, 2026 2:52 PM
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Claims of paid protestors at recent Box Elder County Commission meeting

As frustration and anger boiled over at a recent public meeting on a proposed data center, the man behind the plan now claims that the people who are against the project are paid protestors. Kevin O'Leary also says the social media posts against the project... are AI-generated. Holly and Greg discuss the issues with continued claims of mass paid protestors whenever someone voices an opinion we don't like.

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May 6, 2026 2:51 PM
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Trump-backed candidates excel in Midwestern Republican primaries

President Trump is taking victory laps today after several Republicans he backed won their primaries overnight. Many of them won races for Indiana's state legislature after the President backed primary challenges against sitting representatives who voted against redistricting. What do those wins say about President Trump's influence on the Republican Party today?

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May 6, 2026 2:50 PM
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The bills grow up: Hundreds of new laws go into effect today

From cracking down on VPNs to removing requirements for turn signals to leave a roundabout – a whole slew of Utah laws go into effect today. Greg and Holly share insights into several of their favorite bills, and give their takes on the bills they don't quite understand. Make sure you listen in so you don't find yourself in some legal trouble thanks to new laws!

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May 6, 2026 2:49 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show May 5th, 2026: Box Elder County Commissioner addresses concerns about proposed data center
  • Utahns largely concerned with economy because of Iran War
  • Study: School cell phone bans don't help students improve grades
  • Impact and importance of foster care in Utah
  • International Midwifery Day
  • Political campaigns using AI
  • Protecting yourself from mountain lions
  • Auto insurance fraud
  • Cinco de Mayo
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May 5, 2026 1:27 PM
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Cinco de Mayo

It's not only Cinco de Mayo, but it's also Taco Tuesday! Greg and Holly discuss their favorite traditions around the holiday and the great food deals you can catch to celebrate the holiday this year.

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May 5, 2026 1:24 PM
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Auto insurance fraud

Insurance fraud costs Americans more than $300 billion every year… and it's growing. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt comes on the show to discuss his new investigation into insurance fraud in the state and how this increasingly common crime can prey on you at your most vulnerable.

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May 5, 2026 1:23 PM
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Protecting yourself from mountain lions

Back in 2020, Kyle Burgess encountered a cougar on a trail in Slate Canyon in Utah County, giving us the first-hand experience of what it is like to be stalked and attacked by a cougar. Now that it's getting warm and we are seeing more Utahns venture into the mountains, we take a beat to remind hikers how to be safe on the trails and how to keep it so the only cougars they see… are on their TVs during the NCAA season. #BYU

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May 5, 2026 1:18 PM
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Political campaigns using AI 
 

Behind every political candidate is a solid campaign. This isn't an easy feat;  there are appearances, rallies, social media, campaign managers, and so much more. But what would you say if some of these were created with AI? Does seeing an AI political ad change your thoughts on the candidate?  Deseret News Reporter Brigham Tomco joins to discuss the rise of AI ads and how they are being introduced into the daily political campaign. 

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May 5, 2026 12:58 PM
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International Midwifery Day
 

Everyone who gets into politics has their story -- whether it's about making a difference or helping their community. For our co-host, Holly Richardson, it was both… and it largely stemmed from her time as a midwife. Holly goes into what pushed her into the world of politics and gives us the inside view of midwifery in Utah. 

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May 5, 2026 12:57 PM
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Impact and importance of foster care in Utah 
 

Governor Spencer Cox has signed on to a national initiative that aims to give every child in America a home. This is a federal-state partnership focused on child wellness and safety. We go into details of the "A Home for Every Child" initiative and invite Dan Webster, Director of Operations at Utah Foster Care, to discuss the hurdles foster families face and why foster care is important here in Utah. 

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May 5, 2026 12:56 PM
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Study: School cell phone bans don't help students improve grades 
 

Banning cellphones in school has become very popular not only across the country but also here in Utah with the recent "Bell-to-Bell" ban. ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show to discuss how the data doesn’t reflect quite what administrators were hoping for with the ban, and we hear from you about how we can fix the reading issues we have in schools. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp also joins the conversation with his take as a millennial 

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May 5, 2026 12:52 PM
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Utahns largely concerned with economy because of Iran War

Nearly 80% of Utahns say that they are at least somewhat concerned about the Iran War's effects on the U.S. economy, according to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. We hear from listeners who share their thoughts on whether or not the ding on the economy is worth potential peace in the Middle East.

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May 5, 2026 12:51 PM
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Box Elder County Commissioner addresses concerns about proposed data center

In a heated meeting in Box Elder County last night, the county commission approved a plan that will result in a 40,000-acre data center being built northwest of Tremonton. We go into the details of what led them to this deal. Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry joins the show to discuss his thoughts behind the vote and why he thinks the plan will be good for the county in the end.

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May 5, 2026 12:49 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show May 4th, 2026: People in Box Elder County prepare for public hearing on proposed data center
  • The "banana planes" are all grounded 
  • May the fourth be with you 
  • Changing healthcare practices in Utah after enhanced ACA tax credits expire 
  • Societal imbalances due to aging population 
  • The gang's getting back together: KSL Brightside 
  • Reflections on graduation season 
  • Iran's "he said, she said" in the Strait of Hormuz 
  • AI deepfakes are coming from your bank accounts 
  • Are we done with "Disagree Better"? 
  • University of Utah researchers looking into psychedelic mushrooms that makes users see "whimsical little fairies" 
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May 4, 2026 2:50 PM
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University of Utah researchers looking into psychedelic mushrooms that make users see "whimsical little fairies" 
 
Researchers at the U are testing a certain kind of mushroom that users say makes them see whimsical little fairies, sometimes for days on end. In this final segment, Holly Richardson shares her thoughts on this research. The hosts also discuss how some Utah children are getting special "doll-iveries" thanks to a local nonprofit. 
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May 4, 2026 2:41 PM
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Are we done with "Disagree Better"? 
 
Do we still want to disagree better? It's been something Governor Spencer Cox has championed for years now, but recent comments he made against those opposed to a proposed data center have Holly wondering if we've moved on. And then a local business has announced it would forego a signed event for Governor Cox's new book, citing anger from their shoppers. Inside Sources goes deeper on the messaging and whether or not we've lost all hope of disagreeing better. 
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May 4, 2026 2:40 PM
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