KSL's Inside Sources

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

• 'One of the Most Productive Legislative Sessions' Mayor Mendenhall Responds to 2026 Legislature
• Classroom Changes: Cellphones, Literacy & Classroom Tech
• Eye on the Courts: Did Utah Reform or Reshape Judicial Power?
• Uber’s Women‑Only Feature Faces Legal Challenge From Men
• Understanding Bipolar Disorder: What Mixed Episodes Really Look Like

We wrap the show with updates on the Sandy man charged in the shooting of a Utah imam and why the case is no longer classified as a hate crime, plus closing arguments and fun facts.

About 2 weeks ago,  actor Robert Carradine, who many may know him due to his role as Lizzie McGuire's father and Revenge of the Nerds, passed away. His family shared that he had struggled with bipolar disorder for nearly 20 years. As World Bipolar Day approached on March 30th,, Roger Rivera a board-certified psychiatric–mental health nurse practitioner who treats patients with BD-1,  explains what mixed episodes are, why they’re commonly misdiagnosed, and how better understanding these symptoms can lead to more effective conversations and treatment options.

KSL investigative journalist and podcast host, Dave Cawley, returns with updates on the Wayne County tragedy one week later. We walk through the timeline, what we’ve learned about the victims and the suspect, and how the community is coping.

Senate Minorite Leader, Luz Escamilla, joins us to discuss how new immigration enforcement measures are affecting families across the state — and what she hears from those living in fear.

A new women‑only ride‑matching option from Uber is at the center of a lawsuit brought by male drivers. We examine the arguments, safety concerns in the rideshare industry, and how similar features from Lyft have functioned for riders.

Greg and Holly listen live from City Hall as Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosts a post‑session media roundtable on how newly passed legislation will impact the city’s services, governance, and long‑term planning. The hosts discuss what stood out from this media roundtable.

KSL.com Reporter, Bridger Beal Cvetko explains what played out when it comes to changes within Utah's Judiciary during this legislative session. We explore the expansion of the state Supreme Court, the creation of new three‑judge panels. Were these moves for more transparency or more of a takeover? 

Jason Swenson with the Deseret News, breaks down the education changes coming to Utah classrooms from this year’s legislative session — from stricter “bell‑to‑bell” cellphone restrictions to new literacy requirements, tech‑safety mandates, and investments in higher‑ed research. What will this mean for students, teachers, and parents?

NewsNation’s Elizabeth Prann joins us to explain the closely watched Georgia runoff to fill the seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Who are the candidates, what’s driving voters, and why is this special election drawing national attention?

Utah’s newly redrawn congressional map is reshaping the 2026 political landscape. We break down the candidates jumping into the race, including Karianne Lisonbee’s official announcement, and look at how incumbents are positioning themselves in the state’s reconfigured districts.

• Rep. Kennedy on His Push to Let Families Sue Over Gender‑Related Hormonal Treatments
• The New Salt Palace's Financial Safety Net' 
• Salt Lake Temple Open House: What Downtown Should Expect
• Your Taxes in 2026: Legislative Update
• Why Teens Aren’t Sleeping — and What It’s Doing to Them
• Hegseth: Today will be the ‘most intense day of strikes inside Iran’  
• ...and more!

• Measles Cases Continue to Rise in Utah: What to Know
• Iran Selects New Supreme Leader
• Powering Rural Prosperity: How Renewable Energy Is Transforming Utah’s Economy
• Taking Bets on Military Strikes? Why This Dangerous Trend Must End
• Women Who Worked Anyway: Finding Purpose in a ‘Mothers Come Home’ Era
• Why International Women’s Day Still Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Madsen
• Congressional Filings Open: Familiar Faces, Newcomers, and Surprises
• How Utah's Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
• Fun Facts and Weekend Surprises with Steve and Holly