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 August 13th, 2026: Utah Firewatch: Rain falls across most of the state, flooding risks in areas affected by wildfires
  • Investigation into claims of insider trading before Pres. Trump shrank Utah national monuments
  • Do you give names to inanimate objects?
  • More and more Flock cameras popping up; residents voice serious concerns
  • Ask the Attorney: Lawsuit filed over Trump's social media company giving out gov't info for a fee
  • Back to School: Free and reduced lunches
  • Back to School: Working with serious food allergies
  • Tooele County residents voice opposition to proposed data center
  • Man accused of stabbing Muslim mall worker indicted for federal hate crime
  • Tackling the issues of senior, veteran homelessness in Utah
  • Lefties unite -- it's International Lefthanders Day!
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Aug 13, 2026 2:49 PM
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Lefties unite -- it's International Lefthanders Day!

Lefty. Southpaw. Ink dragger. Port-handed. All of those are terms to describe special people like host Greg Skordas and board operator Corey Miller... the left-handers of our Inside Sources team! And today's their day -- it's International Lefthanders Day. We finish the show chatting about all the unique qualities of our left-handed friends.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:46 PM
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Tackling the issues of senior, veteran homelessness in Utah

This morning, a new housing facility opened in St. George. Switchpoint Red Hills will help lots of people who are currently experiencing homelessness, with a specific focus on helping seniors and veterans who find themselves without stable housing. In this segment, we want to have a conversation about senior homelessness here in Utah and just how big of an issue it is.  Switchpoint CEO Carol Hollowell joins Greg and Holly to chat about the new 110-unit facility and the broader issue of homelessness.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:45 PM
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Man accused of stabbing Muslim mall worker indicted for federal hate crime

There are new developments in the case of a West Valley City mall stabbing, in which a Muslim kiosk worker was seriously injured. The man accused of the stabbing has said he targeted the man specifically because of his religion and ethnicity. Now, the federal government will pursue hate crime charges against the suspect. The Inside Sources hosts are confused, though, because this seems to contradict much of what the current Department of Justice does.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:44 PM
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Tooele County residents voice opposition to proposed data center

The group opposed to a proposed 1.8 million square foot data center in Tooele County is celebrating a win today after all discussions related to the data center were tabled. This all took place in a Tooele County planning commission meeting last night and is the latest move against data centers here in the state. At the same time, data centers continue to play a major role in national elections. Greg and Holly go in-depth on both parts of the story.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:42 PM
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Back to School: Working with serious food allergies

For children who have allergies, going back to school can be even more stressful. And it's anxiety-inducing for parents too. It can be hard to control the environment, so it can sometimes be impossible to avoid situations that could prove life-threatening. For a discussion on how to navigate food allergies at school, Greg and Holly are joined by Amanda Bee, the former president of the Utah Food Allergy Network, and her daughter Vivian.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:37 PM
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Back to School: Free and reduced lunches

You know what things can really help a student excel at school? Sleep, support, and food. As we continue our back-to-school coverage this week, we want to shift our focus to food. In this segment, we discuss the importance of free and reduced lunches. What do parents need to know about the program? How does it work? Dr. Kelly Adams, health commissioner for Utah PTA, joins Greg and Holly to explain.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:36 PM
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Ask the Attorney: Lawsuit filed over Trump's social media company giving out gov't info for a fee

There's a new lawsuit against President Trump over a new feature of this Truth Social app that allows organizations to pay for early access to the President's posts, including official government announcements. The Inside Sources hosts are confused -- isn't this insider trading? Or at least making it even easier to do insider trading? In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," Greg tries to understand how Trump Media thinks they can make this kind of thing work… legally.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:35 PM
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More and more Flock cameras popping up; residents voice serious concerns.

1984 called... and it wants its Big Brother cameras back. In all seriousness, Flock cameras have popped up around the state and the country, and it has a lot of people worried. It's brought up some really interesting discussions about privacy. There are already so many government cameras collecting information all around, but people have real issues with a private company putting up these data-collecting cameras.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:34 PM
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Do you give names to inanimate objects?

Today, we're bidding adieu to a 49-year-old vacuum named Beth. Yes... we're serious. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has announced the death of his trusty tan Hoover vacuum cleaner with a burgundy cloth dust bag. It's a funny story, but it got us thinking about the names we tend to give random objects. So what inanimate objects have you given a name to? A car, a house, perhaps your toaster? Greg and Holly have a fun discussion reading listener text responses.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:33 PM
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Investigation into claims of insider trading before Pres. Trump shrunk Utah national monuments

U.S. House Democrats have now opened an investigation into Energy Fuels, which owns the White Mesa Mill in southern Utah. It comes after their CEO bought 74,000 shares of the company just before President Trump issued his executive order slashing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. Lawmakers now claim that the way the monument boundaries were redrawn gives a huge benefit to Energy Fuels, which operates the country's last conventional uranium processing site about a mile away from Bears Ears' previous boundary.

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Aug 13, 2026 2:32 PM
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Utah Firewatch: Rain falls across most of the state, flooding risks in areas affected by wildfires

It's finally feeling a bit more like fall this morning, and we're so happy! There's just something so refreshing about the rain, especially given how hot and dry this summer has been. But it's important to remember that with rain falling across much of the state today, fire conditions are still dangerous and areas affected by recent wildfires could see even more flooding.

 

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Aug 13, 2026 2:27 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show August 12th, 2026: Back to School: Thousands of students back in class today

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

  • Consumer inflation cooled in July, but prices remain high
  • Healing the Great Salt Lake: State leaders prepare for the potential of another lackluster winter
  • Immigration officers to receive electric gloves
  • Federal judge bars USPS from following Pres. Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots
  • Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary elections continue around the country
  • Defense team for Tyler Robinson says he shouldn't face "aggravated" murder charges
  • Should politics rely on human or AI fact-checkers?
  • Weather changes on the way… thank goodness!
  • Tonight is the peak time to see the Perseids
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Aug 12, 2026 1:59 PM
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Tonight is the peak time to see the Perseids

It's cloudy… so that might make it hard to enjoy the spectacular sight in the skies tonight. But don't worry, it'll be back next year too. We finish up today's show talking about the Perseid meteor shower -- it's been going on this whole week, but tonight is supposed to be peak viewing. Fingers crossed for some clear skies!

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Aug 12, 2026 1:57 PM
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Weather changes on the way… thank goodness!

A bit of weather change is finally on the way -- cooler temperatures and incoming monsoonal moisture are on deck throughout the rest of the week. Holly is so excited for fall and some cold temperatures! But the incoming changes may be short-lived… we may heat back up again before it really cools down. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson explains.

 

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Aug 12, 2026 1:56 PM
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Should politics rely on human or AI fact-checkers?

Here's an interesting question for you: should people trust human fact-checkers or AI fact-checkers more when it comes to politics? One may certainly be faster, but is either more accurate? There are certainly pros and cons to both sides; Greg and Holly discuss their thoughts and read listeners' texts with their thoughts.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:55 PM
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Defense team for Tyler Robinson says he shouldn't face "aggravated" murder charges

A bit of developing news this morning -- the defense team representing Tyler Robinson argues that the prosecution should not be able to push for aggravated murder charges. In a new motion just filed, the defense says there were no aggravating factors in the shooting of Charlie Kirk and that their client shouldn't stand trial for aggravated murder and six other charges. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his perspective and continued frustration with the timeline on the case thus far.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:55 PM
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary elections continue around the country

During this primary election season, many have watched the Republican candidates as an example of how voters feel about President Trump and the MAGA movement. But with last night's primaries, we're also looking at the Democratic Party and whether Democrats want their party to go more central or go even more to the left. Your voice, your vote -- what could yesterday's primaries tell us about the upcoming general election?

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Aug 12, 2026 1:50 PM
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Federal judge bars USPS from following Pres. Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots

The Trump Administration is 0 for 22 in its fight to get voter rolls access in all 50 states. And now -- to add to those losses -- a federal judge has told the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ignore the President's earlier executive order, which would have barred the postal service from delivering mail-in ballots in states that refused to turn over voter information to the Department of Justice. Greg gives us his legal takes.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:50 PM
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Immigration officers to receive electric gloves

According to the Associated Press, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will give agents gloves that can deliver electric shocks. It almost sounds like a taser, but in glove form. Greg's confused about the technology, and Holly hates the idea. They have a discussion about their concerns and how they think ICE could better enforce the law while also maintaining dignity for every human being.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:46 PM
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Healing the Great Salt Lake: State leaders prepare for the potential of another lackluster winter

It's not a great outlook for the Great Salt Lake, even with an increase in water conservation from everyday Utahns. The lake is approaching one of its lowest levels in recorded history. Water managers say things could have been a whole lot worse this year, but that doesn't mean the worst couldn't happen next year. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small has been digging into plans from state leaders to help the lake just in case we have another severely lackluster winter.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:45 PM
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Consumer inflation cooled in July, but prices remain high

Inflation cooled just a hair last month, but it's still above where the Feds want it to be. Even with that decrease, prices for just about everything remain high. So why the disconnect? And could this teeny tiny slip in inflation push the Feds to lower interest rates... especially when mixed with that dismal jobs report that came out last week?  Right on the Money -- how will this affect your bottom line? Joining the program is Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:45 PM
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Back to School: Thousands of students back in class today

It's finally here! For thousands of Utah students, today is the first day back to school. Two districts are back in session: Granite and Iron. With a new year comes a whole lot of stress, uncertainty, and anxiety... for both the kids and the parents. Holly is sending one of her kids to junior high school this year; she talks about the anxiety both she and her daughter are feeling right now. Granite School District Superintendent Ben Horsley joins the program to share updates on how the first day of school is going in his district and the resources available to help kids transition in the new year.

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Aug 12, 2026 1:44 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show August 11th, 2026: Town of Henefer evacuated due to Rocky Canyon Fire
  • Money, money, money -- it's time for Truth in Taxation meetings!
  • Ask the Attorney: Pushes for the University of Utah to be declared a "sanctuary campus"
  • Local physicians share concerns with President Trump's EO on childhood vaccinations
  • CNBC releases list of jobs it says are AI-proof
  • Back to School: Being safe in school zones, around school buses
  • How might data centers affect property taxes?
  • Recent Air Force One stunt from President Trump over security concerns stuns many
  • Study: dogs can read their human's emotions based on their face
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Aug 11, 2026 2:38 PM
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Study: dogs can read their human's emotions based on their face

Can your dog read your face? New research says yes. Whelp, so much for keeping secrets from my dogs! What's next? They'll learn to spell words, so I can't spell "T-R-E-A-T" or "W-A-L-K" anymore? Yeesh.

 

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Aug 11, 2026 2:30 PM
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