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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Fun Facts and Closing Arguments
Greg and Holly wrap the show with their final facts of the day and Greg's closing arguments related to recent developments of the Utah Legislature seeking to censure District Judge Don Torgerson.
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Mar 4, 2026 10:16 AM
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Immigration in Utah: Community Strain, Enforcement and Acceptance
We've been talking this week about immigration in Utah and trying to understand where the balance is between enforcement and acceptance.  Greg and Holly get insight from Andy Pierucci, Riverton City Councilman, who shares his personal perspective outside of his role as a city councilman, about why immigration enforcement may be needed, the strain that could be put on Utahns due to undocumented immigrants, and what needs to change.
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Mar 4, 2026 10:14 AM
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Drowning in Debt? How to Know When It's Time to Sell Your Home
After discussing America’s staggering $90 billion jump in credit‑card debt, Greg and Holly turn to a deeper question: Could your home be part of what’s keeping you financially stuck? With prices still high and households feeling squeezed, they bring in Russell Faucette of The Stern Team at Omada Real Estate to explore whether selling a home—even with a low 3% mortgage—might be a strategic move for those drowning in consumer debt. They break down the tradeoff between protecting a low interest rate and improving monthly cash flow, how to recognize if your home is slowing your financial progress, and what today’s Utah housing market means for anyone considering a sale.
00:09:37
Mar 4, 2026 10:14 AM
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$90 Billion Increase Projected as Credit Card Debt Skyrockets
New data on 2025 credit card debt is scheduled to be released by the Federal Reserve this afternoon, and WalletHub is projecting a $90 billion increase in credit card debt! Greg and Holly learn more about what's behind this sharp increase with Chip Lupo, WalletHub Writer and Analyst.
00:08:36
Mar 4, 2026 10:11 AM
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First Parent Convicted of Murder Due to Alleged Actions of Child
Colin Gray has been charged — and now convicted — on multiple counts, including second‑degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and cruelty to children, after pleading not guilty. Gray becomes the first parent in the U.S. convicted of murder for the alleged actions of their child. His son, Colt Gray, now 16, is accused of killing two students and two teachers and injuring eight others in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Greg and Holly discuss.
00:08:58
Mar 4, 2026 10:9 AM
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How Utah Fairs with Supporting Women
Utah is often defined by WalletHub’s “Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality,” a ranking in which the state has placed dead last—50th of 50—for eleven consecutive years.  Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, joins the show to explain how Utah really stacks up for women.
00:09:13
Mar 4, 2026 10:7 AM
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Tooele Woman Arrested After Teens Found Intoxicated at Party
Police in Tooele have arrested a 40‑year‑old woman accused of supplying alcohol to a group of young teens during a birthday party at her home. Officers say a parent became alarmed after picking up a 13‑year‑old who smelled strongly of alcohol, prompting a call to police and a subsequent search warrant. Inside the home, officers found 15 to 20 minors—six of whom tested positive for alcohol—and one youth passed out with a liquor bottle next to them. Greg and Holly discuss the latest details on this case, as well as recent developments of a Taylorsville High School student after police accused him of bringing a gun to the school and pointing it at a group of his classmates.
00:09:43
Mar 4, 2026 10:5 AM
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Stuck in a Warzone: Couple Explains Attempt to Return Home from Dubai Amid Middle East Conflict
As many as 1,500 Americans are stuck across the Middle East, urgently seeking a path home while the U.S. State Department warns citizens not to rely on government-assisted evacuations. Toni and DeVere Hunt—originally from Utah and now living in Idaho Falls—set out on a world‑religion tour in India, never expecting to end up stranded in Dubai as missile strikes suddenly erupted across the region. Greg and Holly speak to them live to hear their firsthand account: what they were doing in the Middle East, what it was like when the missiles began, the scramble to find a way home, and what daily life feels like now as they wait for safe passage.
00:09:10
Mar 4, 2026 10:3 AM
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License Revoked: DHHS Takes Action After Deadly Carbon Monoxide Tragedy
Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services has revoked the license of Safe and Sound Services after three vulnerable adults were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a running van. Greg and Holly break down what investigators say happened, the failures cited by the state, and how this tragedy has sparked tighter scrutiny of care providers across the state.
00:09:17
Mar 4, 2026 10:2 AM
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Utah's Big Election Bill Meets its End: Final Countdown for Utah Legislative Session
We are in the final countdown of the legislative session... and the big election bill that would have made changes to mail-in voting has died on Capitol Hill.  Greg and Holly discuss the latest updates and speak with KSL.com's Bridger Beal-Cvetko about key issues he's watching as the session boils down.
00:08:43
Mar 4, 2026 10:1 AM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 3rd, 2026: Endgame at the Legislature: The Proposals Dropped, Delayed, and Driving Forward
  • Conflict in the Middle East: The Legal and Economic Concerns of Iran's Strikes
  • Primary Signals: The First Tests of the 2026 Fight for Congress
  • What Qualifies Someone as a Drug User? SCOTUS Weighs Marijuana and Gun Rights
  • Stories of Family Connections at RootsTech
  • The Ripple Effects of an Aging America
  • Doing It Right? The Reality of Legal Immigration in Utah
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Mar 3, 2026 2:3 PM
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Doing It Right? The Reality of Legal Immigration in Utah
Federal immigration agents are reportedly increasing their presence in Salt Lake City courthouses. Tim Vanderneck from KSL.com joins to discuss what's happening. 
Utah Immigration Attorney Carlos Trujillo joins for a broader discussion about the immigration system here in Utah, what entering legally or "doing it right" actually looks like, and the ongoing hurdles immigrants are facing today. Can there be a balance between enforcement and acceptance?
00:37:39
Mar 3, 2026 1:57 PM
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The Ripple Effects of an Aging America

America is aging, and with that comes big ripple effects, including for older adults, the economy, and the workforce. Lois Collins, with the Deseret News, explains.

00:09:18
Mar 3, 2026 1:57 PM
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Stories of Family Connections at RootsTech

Roots Tech is taking place this week, and Sean Canny, Outreach Manager for RootsTech, joins the show to share stories of connection that can emerge from the event.

00:08:50
Mar 3, 2026 1:56 PM
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What Qualifies Someone as a Drug User? SCOTUS Weighs Marijuana and Gun Rights

The decades-old prohibition against gun possession by illegal drug users went before the U-S Supreme Court for oral arguments -- the focus in this case questions marijuana use... and brings up questions on what qualifies someone as a drug user? Managing Editor with SCOTUSblog, Kelsey Dallas, about the case and what the courts are thinking leading into their decisions.

00:09:45
Mar 3, 2026 1:55 PM
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Primary Signals: The First Tests of the 2026 Fight for Congress

Greg and Holly recap President Trump's comments on Iran as he addressed reporters. Voters in three states are heading to the polls, and we are seeing some interesting match-ups in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. We discuss the climate in each of these states going into these elections and what we might expect, big-picture, for the midterms.

00:07:07
Mar 3, 2026 1:54 PM
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Conflict in the Middle East: The Legal and Economic Concerns of Iran's Strikes
There have been mixed opinions on the strikes in Iran over the weekend, with some lawmakers questioning the timing and approach to the strikes that killed the Iranian leadership. Greg and Holly weigh in on how it's looking locally with lawmakers, and we bring on Ryan Vogel from the UVU Center of National Security to discuss the legal ramifications both locally and internationally for these strikes. We also dive into its effect on Oil and gas prices with Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation.
00:29:10
Mar 3, 2026 1:37 PM
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Endgame at the Legislature: The Proposals Dropped, Delayed, and Driving Forward
We are in the last days of the Legislative Session here in Utah, and lawmakers have been busy pitching and killing bills! Holly walks through where we are in the process, what proposals didn't make it and what to keep a close eye on as the session comes to a close.
00:08:14
Mar 3, 2026 1:36 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 2nd, 2026: Is Regime Change Possible in Iran?
  • Preventing Attacks on U.S. Soil: Former FBI Agent Karl Schmae on Emerging Threats from Iran
  • Utah Judge Censure Final Week of Utah Legislative Session
  • Why Make Voting More Complicated?
  • Roots Tech
  • Crying on the Clock: Why Employees Are Breaking Down — and How to Fix it
  • A Turning Point in The Middle East? Iranian Refugee Shares Perspective
  • ...and more!
01:51:29
Mar 2, 2026 3:15 PM
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Closing Arguments + Fun Facts
Greg and Holly close the show with fun facts of the day as well as final takeaways from today's news.
00:09:02
Mar 2, 2026 2:57 PM
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Coaches Book Club: U.S. Bobsled Coach Chris Fogt
A new KSL podcast, Coach’s Book Club, asks coaches and athletes to share their favorite books that have impacted their approach to leadership. Greg and Holly speak with US Bobsled Coach Chris Fogt about his path to Olympic glory and the challenges that shaped him, including his work in the Army. KSL Podcasts Producer, Amy Donaldson, shares more details about this podcast.
00:19:41
Mar 2, 2026 2:57 PM
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A Turning Point in The Middle East? Iranian Refugee Shares Perspective
A mix of emotion as some mourn and others celebrate in the streets in Iran after the US and Israel issued strikes that killed the Supreme Leader of Iran. Is this a turning point for the Middle East? Shima Baradaran Baughman is the Woodruff J. Deem Professor of Law and a Distinguished Fellow at Brigham Young University's Wheatley Institute, who is also a refugee from Iran. Shima explains the significance of this moment.
00:09:31
Mar 2, 2026 2:53 PM
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Crying on the Clock: Why Employees Are Breaking Down — and How to Fix it
According to Resume Now's Quiet Cry Report, 39% of employees say they have cried at work, including 14% who have cried multiple times and 25% who have cried once or twice. Dr. Jonathan Thorp, the CEO of Quantum Connections, a company that helps businesses improve performance by strengthening employee connection, joins to discuss what employers can do to reduce workplace stress.
00:09:43
Mar 2, 2026 2:52 PM
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Roots Tech
We've been speaking quite a bit about this event that is basically a global family reunion... and it's happening this week here in Utah! Greg and Holly discuss key topics and the opportunity for family connection you can discover at Roots Tech. Rachel Matheus, Events Product Manager with Family Search, joins the show.
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Mar 2, 2026 2:51 PM
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Why Make Voting More Complicated?
Greg and Holly check in on what's happening with changes to elections as we reach the final week of the legislative session. Deseret News Opinion Editor, Jay Evensen, joins with his perspective on changes that could make it much harder to vote by mail in Utah.
00:09:42
Mar 2, 2026 2:51 PM
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