KSL's Inside Sources

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.

AI is seeing quite a boom right now... but what happens if there's a bust? If you remember the dot-com bubble, tech can come and go so fast, and millions of people could be affected. But if a bust happens, should the government step in to "bail" them out? Right now, members of Congress say no way. But could that change after the midterms? And for those who say AI is too big to fail, remember: nothing is immune to failure.

The Federal Communications Commission says it may loosen rules on political robocalls before next month's midterm election. Plus, they may allow AI-created calls as well. This has many concerned that unwanted, partisan, and misleading automated calls could surge in the days leading up to the election. If you hate robocalls, you'll want to hear this segment.

Two public officials are facing criminal charges right now, after a grand jury indicted them on allegations that they mishandled parts of the Kouri Richins murder investigation. The former sheriff of Summit County and the current sheriff of Wasatch County are accused of obstructing justice in the case. Holly Richardson and guest host Rusty Cannon discuss how these charges could affect the defense's push for a new trial.

Major disaster funding from the federal government will be coming to Beaver and Piute Counties. President Trump signed an emergency declaration for the communities affected by the Cottonwood Fire, plus the flooding and mudslides that followed. Utah officials say there's at least $47 million dollars in possible damage from the events over the summer. With more on this declaration and how it'll go into effect, the hosts speak with Joe Dougherty of the Utah Division of Emergency Management.

Has there been a greater push for free speech on college campuses around the U.S.? And if there has, has it resulted in more openness and more public debate? New data from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) says "cancel culture" is still alive and well, and it's causing many students to hold back on giving their true opinions. But the report also found that students are still talking -- even with a bit of fear. For more on this, Holly Richardson and guest host Rusty Cannon speak with Deseret News contributor and professor of politics at Sarah Lawrence College, Dr. Sam Abrams.

The supposedly safe teen accounts for ChatGPT might not be all that safe. A new report from Common Sense Media finds that some of the teen protections work -- like refusing to do explicitly sexual things. But there were a lot of protections that didn't work, like notifying parents about risky behavior and conversations dealing with things like suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders.