KSL's Inside Sources

• SCOTUS agrees to hear case on DOGE public records
• Roller coasters across the country closed after deadly incident in Georgia
• Be nice to AI… or be banned instead!
• Your Voice, Your Vote: County clerks mail out ballots today
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 1st Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: The role of the West in determining control of Congress
• DOJ investigates TV news networks over lack of pool coverage at recent White House events
• Is the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia legitimate? What about Pres. Trump's fuel deal with Russia?
• Shining a light on breast cancer
• Café Rio releases new lip balms flavored after their unique drinks

There are so many crazy lip balm flavors: cotton candy pickle (yes, that's together), wasabi, and ranch dressing. So we shouldn't be surprised at new flavors of lip balm coming from Café Rio. They're inspired by the restaurant's drinks: Mucho Mint, Lotta Horchata, and Berry Bueno. They're limited edition, and they just launched today!

A ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine might not be real. President Trump says it is, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wasn't consulted. And shortly after the announcement, Russia hit a power plant in Ukraine -- that doesn't exactly scream "ceasefire. In the middle of all of this, there's a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill -- including from Utah's Senator John Curtis -- against the President's announcement that the U.S. will buy diesel from Russia. For details and analysis, the hosts turn to Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of politics at Utah State University.

Despite the President banning three news outlets from covering him at White House events, the Department of Justice is now investigating TV networks over their lack of pool coverage for President Trump. Remember, the pool networks cancelled coverage when the President barred those other outlets. Greg and Holly discuss what responsibility -- if any -- those networks have when it comes to covering the administration.

Usually, it feels like the West is an afterthought when it comes to elections. Many of our states aren't considered "swing states," so there's generally more focus on the races back east. But this year, it might be different -- the congressional races in western states could play a significant role in who controls Congress. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux explains what she's seeing in various races.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with Republican and Democratic candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District, Ben McAdams and Riley Owen. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Ballots are now on their way to voters across the state. With three weeks to go until Election Day, there's a lot to keep track of. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins Inside Sources to discuss the ballots being mailed out today, deadlines voters need to know, and what her office is doing to ensure the election stays secure and accurate.

The humanization of AI continues! The tech company Anthropic now says it'll ban users who are "abusive or cruel" to its chatbot, Claude. Is it possible to be abusive or cruel to an inanimate object? Serious question -- is it even a thing?

This story is just awful -- so tragic and so traumatizing! A man riding a roller coaster in Georgia died after being thrown from the coaster. It took place at Six Flags Over Georgia on the Goliath coaster. That ride is 200 feet high and the cars can hit 70 miles per hour. Now, several roller coasters across the U.S. and Canada are closed as investigators try to figure out what went wrong.

The push to see public records relating to the former Department of Government Efficiency -- or DOGE -- continues today. This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments dealing with a watchdog's lawsuit seeking public records about DOGE. What's interesting about this whole thing is that the court is intervening for a second time. Last year, the court overturned a district court's order requiring the government to produce DOGE-related records. Now, it's coming back before the high court.

Utah's quality of life is strong, but it's showing signs of trouble. Economic issues are bringing down our quality of life -- things like housing affordability, the cost of living, and the decreasing opportunities for good jobs. According to the new index from the Utah Foundation, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and the Utah Chamber, it's now at the lowest level since the groups started keeping track in 2011.

• Remembering an advocate and friend to Utah's homeless community, Pamela Atkinson
• New survey says the 'Sunday Scaries' are indeed very real
• Utah's data center issues take center stage in new Saturday Night Live skit
• Death of 5 in Cache County from CO2 poisoning renews discussions on proper carbon monoxide safety
• Waxing nostalgic could be good for social connections
• Group claims that UDOT can easily end contract with Flock camera group
• Gondola vs. saving the Great Salt Lake -- are they mutually exclusive?
• Federal judge furious over Trump administration cutting down hundreds of trees in nation's capital
• The 'Costco door' gains popularity

New homes lack many of the features found in old-school houses, like laundry chutes, milk doors, and dumbwaiters. But a new kind of door is becoming more popular in new houses and is a commonly requested feature in home renovations: the Costco door. This little half-door goes from the garage into the kitchen, pantry, or mud room and is supposed to make it easier to unload the SUV full of bulk goodies from Costco. Do you have a door like this? Would you want one?

Over the weekend, the Trump administration cut down more than 400 trees at an historic golf course in Washington, D.C. This morning, the superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks -- a unit of the National Park Service -- had to testify before a federal judge about the removal. According to local reporting, the judge was furious about the destruction. Holly and Jim talk about this kind of pattern that seems to exist with the current administration.

You know what hasn't been talked about a lot recently? The gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon. And the flooding and mud flows up the Cottonwoods this weekend got us thinking more about this project and where things stand. A new opinion piece in the Deseret News actually lays out the project as one of two choices: build the gondola or save the Great Salt Lake. Before we talk about that... let's talk a bit about where the project stands right now.

Is there a workaround for UDOT to cancel a contract with the automated license plate reader cameras from the Flock Group? One non-profit says absolutely -- and it's all because of public pushback. UDOT says they're reviewing the contract right now but also says most of the Flock cameras in the state aren't operated by them -- that most are used by local police agencies. Holly and guest host Jim Bennett discuss the group's argument and whether or not they see any merit to the complaints.

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?