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Inside Sources Full Show Aug 7th, 2025:President Trump says he doesn't want illegal immigrants to be counted by US census 

President Trump says he doesn't want illegal immigrants to be counted by US census 

President Donald Trump this morning says he is instructing the Department of Commerce to work on a new census... using results and information learned from the 2024 Presidential Election.  He made the announcement on Truth Social ... saying people who are in the country illegally should not be counted in the new numbers. Greg and Holly dive into the history of the census and what can be done legally with this. 

 

New tariffs now in effect 

After weeks of discussion and adjusting the numbers, President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect just after midnight last night. More than ninety countries are affected by these tariffs, and this could cause a major hiccup on international trade with the U.S.  We discuss some of the impacts consumers might feel with their grocery bill and their technology after a last-minute tariff of 100% on semiconductor chips right before the deadline yesterday. Greg and Holly discuss the new tariffs and how semiconductor chips production in the US could benefit Utah.  

 

Municipal Elections in Utah: How to ensure your ballot gets counted with new deadline changes 

Election day for municipal primaries is August 12th, and there have been some changes that Utah voters should know about that could impact whether or not voters ballots get counted if they are voting by mail. Shelly Jackson, Deputy Director of Elections in Utah, joins the conversation and illuminates some factors voters should know before sending their vote or using a local drop box. 

 

SLC man accused of chasing, attacking 12-year-old after door-bell ditching 

Doorbell ditching - is it a harmless prank? For one Utah 12-year-old it wasn't so harmless… as he was chased down, and according to police, kidnapped and assaulted. The man held the boy until he handed the boy over to his parents at a local gas station.  That man, Tony Arnold Bernstone, is facing charges of child kidnapping and abuse. Greg goes into the legal ramifications of this man's actions and how the case will proceed from here. 

 

Utah judge to decide if lawsuit against Utah’s Transgender Athlete Ban can proceed 

A Utah judge will decide by the end of this month if a lawsuit against Utah's transgender athlete ban can proceed. The case is challenging a 2022 Utah law, but a recent Supreme Court ruling, plus an executive order from the president might upend the suit. Greg and Holly discuss the future of the ban. 

 

Backpacks & budgets: The price of back-to-school supplies in 2025 

It's that time of the year again, to take your student back to school...and your wallet as well. KSL-TV Investigative team puts the retailers to the test in an investigation on the costs of going back to school. Where should parents go if they are looking to save? Sloan Schrage, KSL Investigative Producer, joins us in the studio with the results. 

 

The Logan trail dispute 

Who owns the trail? In Logan, a years-long dispute is going to be going to court as the city takes action to sue private property owners. Logan City Council voted Tuesday to set aside $150,000 for legal fees for the lawsuit. Greg and Holly discuss the situation. 

 

Utah Democrats stand behind Texas Democrat exodus 

Texas Democrats have left Texas in protest of new congressional maps that heavily skew the state towards the GOP. The exodus has caused major delays in passing the proposed map because they do not have enough lawmakers for a quorum. Governor Abbott has called for the civil arrest of democrats who have "neglected" their duties, and most recently. The FBI has agreed to help track down lawmakers outside Texas.  We hear from a local leader Utah Senate Minority Leader, Luz Escamilla who is voicing support for those who fled. 

 

Women in the workforce: Why women are leaving work + the STEM surge for women in Utah 

A startling two-hundred-twelve thousand women have left the workforce since January according to the most recent job report. It is believed that it's due to a rollback in flexibility in 2025 in a large scale as President Donald Trump changed the workforce and ordered federal employees to be in office five days a week. We go into the details of how these changes in the workforce, alongside companies trimming their benefits, is making it harder for working women to make it work. On the bright side, The Utah Women & Leadership Project has released their new research snapshot and it's showing that Utah is a top job market in the nation for women in STEM-related careers, but there are significant gaps in K-12 education and workforce representation. Kolene Anderson, Utah Women & Leadership Project Associate Director, bring Greg and Holly in on the research they found in the report. 

 

The concern around pharmaceutical tariffs 

President Donald Trump, along with other high tariffs, have said that pharma tariffs would start small but could balloon to nearly 250%  in an attempt to move drug manufacturing to the U.S. These tariffs could affect how patients afford their prescriptions and could threaten abilities to fund research into new medicines. International Trade Attorney Michelle Schulz has been monitoring these developments and goes into detail how this blunt attack on pharmaceuticals could be bad for everyone. 

 

Flames & Forecasts 

The Monroe Canyon fire has been burning across Utah, growing to over 66,000 acres. Garkane Energy is working hard to repair powerlines that have been burned by the fire and re-establishing power to those in southern Utah. Greg and Holly speak with KSL Meteorologist, Matt Johnston, about the latest on the fire and what to know about weather conditions and red flag warnings in Utah. Holly shares her fun facts of the day. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:40 PM
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Flames & Forecasts 
 

The Monroe Canyon fire has been burning across Utah, growing to over 66,000 acres. Garkane Energy is working hard to repair powerlines that have been burned by the fire and re-establishing power to those in southern Utah. Greg and Holly speak with KSL Meteorologist, Matt Johnston, about the latest on the fire and what to know about weather conditions and red flag warnings in Utah. Holly shares her fun facts of the day. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:30 PM
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The concern around pharmaceutical tariffs 
 

President Donald Trump, along with other high tariffs, have said that pharma tariffs would start small but could balloon to nearly 250%  in an attempt to move drug manufacturing to the U.S. These tariffs could affect how patients afford their prescriptions and could threaten abilities to fund research into new medicines. International Trade Attorney Michelle Schulz has been monitoring these developments and goes into detail how this blunt attack on pharmaceuticals could be bad for everyone. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:29 PM
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Women in the workforce: Why women are leaving work + the STEM surge for women in Utah 
 

A startling two-hundred-twelve thousand women have left the workforce since January according to the most recent job report. It is believed that it's due to a rollback in flexibility in 2025 in a large scale as President Donald Trump changed the workforce and ordered federal employees to be in office five days a week. We go into the details of how these changes in the workforce, alongside companies trimming their benefits, is making it harder for working women to make it work. On the bright side, The Utah Women & Leadership Project has released their new research snapshot and it's showing that Utah is a top job market in the nation for women in STEM-related careers, but there are significant gaps in K-12 education and workforce representation. Kolene Anderson, Utah Women & Leadership Project Associate Director, bring Greg and Holly in on the research they found in the report. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:28 PM
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Utah Democrats stand behind Texas Democrat exodus 
 

Texas Democrats have left Texas in protest of new congressional maps that heavily skew the state towards the GOP. The exodus has caused major delays in passing the proposed map because they do not have enough lawmakers for a quorum. Governor Abbott has called for the civil arrest of democrats who have "neglected" their duties, and most recently. The FBI has agreed to help track down lawmakers outside Texas.  We hear from a local leader Utah Senate Minority Leader, Luz Escamilla who is voicing support for those who fled. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:27 PM
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The Logan trail dispute 
 

Who owns the trail? In Logan, a years-long dispute is going to be going to court as the city takes action to sue private property owners. Logan City Council voted Tuesday to set aside $150,000 for legal fees for the lawsuit. Greg and Holly discuss the situation. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:26 PM
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Backpacks & budgets: The price of back-to-school supplies in 2025 
 

It's that time of the year again, to take your student back to school...and your wallet as well. KSL-TV Investigative team puts the retailers to the test in an investigation on the costs of going back to school. Where should parents go if they are looking to save? Sloan Schrage, KSL Investigative Producer, joins us in the studio with the results. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:25 PM
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Utah judge to decide if lawsuit against Utah’s Transgender Athlete Ban can proceed 
 

A Utah judge will decide by the end of this month if a lawsuit against Utah's transgender athlete ban can proceed. The case is challenging a 2022 Utah law, but a recent Supreme Court ruling, plus an executive order from the president might upend the suit. Greg and Holly discuss the future of the ban. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:25 PM
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SLC man accused of chasing, attacking 12-year-old after door-bell ditching 
 

Doorbell ditching - is it a harmless prank? For one Utah 12-year-old it wasn't so harmless… as he was chased down, and according to police, kidnapped and assaulted. The man held the boy until he handed the boy over to his parents at a local gas station.  That man, Tony Arnold Bernstone, is facing charges of child kidnapping and abuse. Greg goes into the legal ramifications of this man's actions and how the case will proceed from here. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:24 PM
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Municipal Elections in Utah: How to ensure your ballot gets counted with new deadline changes 
 

Election day for municipal primaries is August 12th, and there have been some changes that Utah voters should know about that could impact whether or not voters ballots get counted if they are voting by mail. Shelly Jackson, Deputy Director of Elections in Utah, joins the conversation and illuminates some factors voters should know before sending their vote or using a local drop box. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:23 PM
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New tariffs now in effect 
 

After weeks of discussion and adjusting the numbers, President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect just after midnight last night. More than ninety countries are affected by these tariffs, and this could cause a major hiccup on international trade with the U.S.  We discuss some of the impacts consumers might feel with their grocery bill and their technology after a last-minute tariff of 100% on semiconductor chips right before the deadline yesterday. Greg and Holly discuss the new tariffs and how semiconductor chips production in the US could benefit Utah.  

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Aug 7, 2025 1:22 PM
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President Trump says he doesn't want illegal immigrants to be counted by US census 
 

President Donald Trump this morning says he is instructing the Department of Commerce to work on a new census... using results and information learned from the 2024 Presidential Election.  He made the announcement on Truth Social ... saying people who are in the country illegally should not be counted in the new numbers. Greg and Holly dive into the history of the census and what can be done legally with this. 

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Aug 7, 2025 1:22 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show Aug 6th, 2025:Tooele community members speak out against property tax increase 

Tooele community members speak out against property tax increase  

The auditorium of Tooele High School was jam-packed last night with dozens of people...many of them upset with the district's proposal to increase property tax revenue by more than 8%.  

Community members didn't hold back in Tooele. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small sets the stage.  

 

Utah AG leading effort against offshore gambling  

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is leading an effort to get the DOJ to step up against illegal online gambling, and do more to address the problem. Greg and Holly discuss and learn more from Utah Attorney General Derek Brown.  

 

University of Utah cutting 81 programs  

The University of Utah is cutting 81 programs, in response to the Utah legislature's mandate to cut higher education budgets. Greg and Holly discuss.  

 

Utah's minimum wage workers have the fourth-biggest pay gap in the nation. 

Utah's minimum wage workers have the fourth-biggest pay gap in the nation, according to a study conducted by UK-based company Artios which was obtained by Cache Valley Daily. Greg and Holly break down the study.  

 

77 candidates file for new Alpine District school board seats amid district split It's back-to-school season AND election season and in Alpine School District! There are important elections for three new school boards due to the split of the Alpine School District.  A total of 77 candidates filed for those seats!  Dr. Rich Stowell , Director of Communications with the Alpine School District joins the show to discuss implications of the split, the elections, and the recent decision to raise property taxes in the district.  

 

How Congressman Burgess Owens wants to address the labor shortage  

Congressman Burgess Owens has an innovative idea on educating inmates, who he hopes can then go on to alleviate some of our labor force shortages. Greg and Holly speak with Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeux on the latest.  

 

Kevin Franke files malpractice lawsuit against ex-therapist Jodi Hildebrandt  

Utah family vlogger Ruby Franke and therapist Jodi Hildebrandt are serving time in Prison for child abuse after their arrest in 2023... now, Ruby's ex-husband, has filed a lawsuit against Hildebrant accusing her of medical malpractice. More details after the break.  

 

Senator Tom Cotton honored by The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation  

Senator Tom Cotton will be hosted by The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation by awarding the senator with the foundation's annual Titan of Public Service Award. Matt Sandgren, the executive director of the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation joins the show to discuss this decision and the latest happenings on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.  

 

Nuclear… on the moon?  

The US wants to be the first to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. Greg and Holly discuss how this could happen, and if it's necessary.  

 

5 Soldiers shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia 

Greg and Holly follow a developing story out of Georgia where 5 soldiers were shot at the Army base, Fort Stewart in Georgia. Greg and Holly bring the latest details. Holly shares her facts of the day.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:51 PM
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5 Soldiers shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia 
 

Greg and Holly follow a developing story out of Georgia, where 5 soldiers were shot at the Army base, Fort Stewart in Georgia. Greg and Holly bring the latest details. Holly shares her facts of the day.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:26 PM
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Nuclear… on the moon?  
 

The US wants to be the first to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. Greg and Holly discuss how this could happen and if it's necessary.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:23 PM
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Senator Tom Cotton honored by The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation  
 

Senator Tom Cotton will be hosted by The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation by awarding the senator with the foundation's annual Titan of Public Service Award. Matt Sandgren, the executive director of the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, joins the show to discuss this decision and the latest happenings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:22 PM
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Kevin Franke files malpractice lawsuit against ex-therapist Jodi Hildebrandt  

Utah family vlogger Ruby Franke and therapist Jodi Hildebrandt are serving time in prison for child abuse after their arrest in 2023. Now, Ruby's ex-husband has filed a lawsuit against Hildebrant, accusing her of medical malpractice.

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Aug 6, 2025 1:21 PM
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How Congressman Burgess Owens wants to address the labor shortage  
 

Congressman Burgess Owens has an innovative idea on educating inmates, who he hopes can then go on to alleviate some of our labor force shortages. Greg and Holly speak with Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeux on the latest.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:21 PM
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77 candidates file for new Alpine District school board seats amid district split

It's back-to-school season AND election season and in Alpine School District! There are important elections for three new school boards due to the split of the Alpine School District. A total of 77 candidates filed for those seats! Dr. Rich Stowell, director of communications with the Alpine School District, joins the show to discuss implications of the split, the elections, and the recent decision to raise property taxes in the district.

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Aug 6, 2025 1:20 PM
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Utah's minimum wage workers have the fourth-biggest pay gap in the nation. 
 

Utah's minimum wage workers have the fourth-biggest pay gap in the nation, according to a study conducted by UK-based company Artios which was obtained by Cache Valley Daily. Greg and Holly break down the study.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:18 PM
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University of Utah cutting 81 programs  
 

The University of Utah is cutting 81 programs in response to the Utah legislature's mandate to cut higher education budgets. Greg and Holly discuss.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:17 PM
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Utah AG leading effort against offshore gambling  
 

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is leading an effort to get the DOJ to step up against illegal online gambling, and do more to address the problem. Greg and Holly discuss and learn more from Utah Attorney General Derek Brown.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:16 PM
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Tooele community members speak out against property tax increase  
 

The auditorium of Tooele High School was jam-packed last night with dozens of people...many of them upset with the district's proposal to increase property tax revenue by more than 8%.  

Community members didn't hold back in Tooele. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small sets the stage.  

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Aug 6, 2025 1:14 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show Aug 5th, 2025: New task force aims to combat construction fraud 

New task force aims to combat construction fraud 

$32 million... that's the amount that Utahns has lost to construction fraud since 2022... You hire a contractor to start a project... you pay them... and they walk off the job without finishing it. KSL-TV's Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt joins the show to discuss his coverage on this issue over the years, and Margaret Woolley Busse from Utah's Department of Commerce on how the state of Utah is looking to curb this rising trend. 

 

Bankruptcy beware: What to know before filing 

Rising debt is ballooning out of control as many Americans are trying to keep up with rising prices and economic uncertainty. According to data by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, there has been an increase of 11.5 percent in bankruptcy filings. Utah specifically rose 13.6 percent over the last year. Shane Stewart DMBA Certified Financial Planner joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of what bankruptcy does and doesn't do... and how long this decision can hurt your credit. 

 

What happens when you ask AI to write your obituary 

When you face the death of a loved one, you have to deal with all the paperwork that goes along with the death as well as your own grief. What if AI took one of those jobs away? Should it? Greg and Holly go into this new trend of surrendering over writing an obituary to an AI and put it to the test for themselves. 

 

Phone Bans: a back-to-school guide for parents 

Back to school is just around the corner, Utah has a new law that has by default... bans phones in schools...  and it's then up to the districts then decide how to implement it in their schools.. Ben Horsley, Granite School District Superintendent, joins the show to discuss the latest on how The Granite School District is implementing phone restrictions and how their past efforts have made a difference in the classroom. 

 

Study: Owning a smart phone before age 13 increases likelihood of suicidal thoughts 

According to a new study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, owning a smartphone before the age of 13 increases the likelihood that they will experience suicidal thoughts. With this troubling statistic, Licensed Professional Counselor, Leigh Richardson, PhD - Brain health Coach and consultant, discusses the details behind these numbers and what parents should know. 

 

A silver lining for marriage and divorce rates? 

The traditional image of a family is due for a makeover. Marriage rates are rising slightly, divorce rates are declining, and nearly one-third of young adults are predicted to never marry. Lois Collins, writer for the Deseret News, discusses the new findings.  

 

Best and worst states to have a baby 

Having a baby can be rewarding… but also expensive. WalletHub recently published a study on the best and worst states to have children, Greg and Holly look into where Utah placed with WalletHubWriter and Analyst, Chip Lupo. 

 

Should states share their voting data with the DOJ? 

Utah was added to a growing list of states getting requests from the DOJ about handing over confidential voter roll data. This move by the DOJ is reported to standardize some state election laws and standards. But should states be required to share this info beyond what is publicly available? Derek Monson, Chief Growth Officer for Sutherland Institute joins the show to discuss. 

 

How teen resources centers are removing barriers for students 

As kids are getting ready to go back to school, some struggle to get even basic necessities. That's where teen centers come in. Greg and Holly speak with Jodi Lunt, Director of the Davis Education Foundation about the teen resources centers in the Davis School District. 

 

Utah women arrested, accused of stalking Post Malone 

Stalking can be annoying, disruptive, and downright scary - and that's not any different if you're a celebrity.. A Utah woman has been arrested after being accused of stalking Post Malone. Greg and Holly discuss the situation and analyze what can be done if someone is being stalked. 

 

Spooky season in August 

We've talked about Christmas in July, but can we talk about spooky season in August? Holly's been re-watching the first season of "Wednesday," as in Wednesday Adams, in preparation for Season #2 that comes out this week. And at least one fast-food restaurant is getting in on the action as we get closer to the premiere and spooky season. Greg and Holly discuss the details and how some retailers are already bringing in spooky season to stores! Holly shares her facts of the day.  

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Aug 5, 2025 2:0 PM
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Spooky season in August 
 

We've talked about Christmas in July, but can we talk about spooky season in August? Holly's been re-watching the first season of "Wednesday," as in Wednesday Adams, in preparation for Season #2 that comes out this week. And at least one fast-food restaurant is getting in on the action as we get closer to the premiere and spooky season. Greg and Holly discuss the details and how some retailers are already bringing in spooky season to stores! Holly shares her facts of the day.  

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Aug 5, 2025 1:37 PM
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