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 November 24, 2025: Comey and James Cases Dismissed

Some topics we will cover on this episode of Inside Sources:

  • Brain Rot: Study shows how TikTok and Instagram may be rewiring our minds
  • Political breakup: Marjorie Taylor Green resigns amid Trump Firestorm
  • Mamdani and Trump get Chummy
  • Black Friday: Deal or No Deal?
  • Pass the Peace, Not the Politics: How to Avoid a Thanksgiving Food Fight
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Nov 24, 2025 12:43 PM
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Comey and James Cases Dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

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Nov 24, 2025 12:42 PM
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Crime is Down in the USA
Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News joins Holly and Greg to discuss new statistics that suggest America is becoming safer, contrary to public belief and polls that say Americans feel crime is getting worse.
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Nov 24, 2025 12:42 PM
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KSL Kindness: The Park Café teams up with Sober Riders

The Park Café joins the Sober Riders Motorcycle Club to collect warm winter gear, collecting coats, gloves, hats, blankets and more to support Utahns living without shelter. Greg and Holly talk to Sean Miller, Owner of the Park Café about the initiative and its impact on Utahns. 

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Nov 24, 2025 12:41 PM
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Political breakup: Marjorie Taylor Green resigns amid Trump Firestorm
Marjorie Taylor Greene drew serious heat from the President after siding with fellow Republican Senator Thomas Massey in urging the Department of Justice to release the Epstein Files. She put out a video on X over the weekend tendering her resignation and pointing out her work for the Republican Party.
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Nov 24, 2025 12:41 PM
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Mamdani and Trump get Chummy
In a shocking reversal to public rhetoric, Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani were amicable during their meeting at the White House. Greg and Holly discuss this surprising turn of events.
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Nov 24, 2025 12:41 PM
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Pass the Peace, Not the Politics: How to Avoid a Thanksgiving Food Fight
Steven Collis, Professor of Law at University of Texas and Author of "Habits of a Peacemaker" joins the show to talk about how to let cooler heads prevail as divisive politics visit the Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Nov 24, 2025 12:40 PM
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Crashing the Party: The Department of Transportation Makes New Female Test Dummies

Crash test dummies aren't something often thought about by the public, but when you consider the disproportionately high statistics of women injured in car accidents, and the low employment of female-presenting crash dummies, the issue comes into focus. Greg and Holly discuss how this employment of female-shaped dummies may save women's lives.

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Nov 24, 2025 12:40 PM
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Black Friday: Deal or No Deal?

Black Friday is coming up this week, which means Americans ready their wallets for the best deals of the year... or so we are told. WalletHub's Chip Lupo joins Holly and Greg to tell them about the decrease of value among Black Friday "deals."

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Nov 24, 2025 12:39 PM
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Holly's Daily Dose of Facts!

Holly and Greg share more kindness being spread amid the holiday season and Holly shares her top facts of the day!

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Nov 24, 2025 12:39 PM
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Brain Rot: Study shows how TikTok and Instagram may be rewiring our minds
Findings from the American Psychological Association have tied short-form video content from apps such as TikTok and Instagram’s Reels page to what researchers call 'brain rot'. Greg and Holly discuss studies that show a potent link between the use of smart phones and social media apps with declining brain activity and diving reading comprehension among young people. Producer Caitlyn Johnston shares her experience after stepping away from social media and prioritizing more long form content. Dr. Matthew Checketts, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at The University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s Neurobehavior HOME Program shares his expertise on how our smart phones are impacting our brains and attention spans.
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Nov 24, 2025 12:38 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show November 21st, 2025: Candidates jump into race for Utah's 1st District US House Seat 
  • Proposed bill could change what happens to 17-year-olds accused of aggravated murder
  • Illegal orders and military duty: Backlash rises after Trump calls Dems 'seditious' 
  • Utah national parks 'bleeding money' feel the pinch from the government shutdown
  • 'Gas Station Heroin'? Arguments surrounding potential statewide ban on Kratom
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lowers age for women to serve full-time missions to 18
  • 'Wicked: For Good' and more: Movies that break the mold  
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Nov 21, 2025 12:54 PM
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'Wicked: For Good' and more: Movies that break the mold  
 

The KSL Movie Show dives into Wicked: For Good, the second part of the Broadway adaptation. Plus, what’s the best movie that’s completely different from its source material? Such as a book or a movie? From The Hobbit to Wicked, we debate the hits and misses. 

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Nov 21, 2025 12:49 PM
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lowers age for women to serve full-time missions to 18 
 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lowers the age for women to serve full-time missions to 18. What does this mean for families, faith, and the future of missionary work? Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins the show.  

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Nov 21, 2025 12:49 PM
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'Gas Station Heroin'? Arguments surrounding potential statewide ban on Kratom  
 

It's being called ‘gas station heroin,’ and one Utah Lawmaker, Senator Mike McKell, is working to ban the controversial drug Kratom here in Utah. Advocates have claimed it’s a lifesaver for chronic pain and addiction recovery. We hear both sides of the debate and explore more about Kratom with Senator Mike McKell and Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the American Kratom Association.  

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Nov 21, 2025 12:48 PM
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Utah national parks 'bleeding money' feel the pinch from the government shutdown 

Utah’s iconic national parks are feeling the pinch from the government shutdown. Zion and Arches National Park are running out of funds—Holly and Greg walk through the details and ways to help. 

 

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Nov 21, 2025 12:47 PM
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Illegal orders and military duty: Backlash rises after Trump calls Dems 'seditious'
 

Some Democrats published a video reminding military members that they do not have to obey illegal orders. Pres. Trump called it sedition and said it was a crime punishable by death. After controversial comments about sedition and military obedience, we dig into the oath of enlistment and what counts as an unlawful order under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Where’s the line between duty and defiance? 

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Nov 21, 2025 12:32 PM
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Proposed bill could change what happens to 17-year-olds accused of aggravated murder 
 

A proposed bill could change how Utah handles 17-year-olds accused of aggravated murder. Greg and Holly analyze the proposed legislation and what it could mean for Utah.  

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Nov 21, 2025 12:31 PM
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Candidates jump into race for Utah's 1st District US House Seat  

Former state senator Derek Kitchen jumps into the race for Utah’s 1st District U.S. House seat, joining a crowded field that includes Ben McAdams and other big names. We break down the candidates and how they may fare with Utahns.  

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Nov 21, 2025 12:30 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show November 20th, 2025: Utah's "High Risk" List of issues

Topics we will cover on this episode of Inside Sources:

  • The White House drafts executive order that would sue states that pass AI regulations
  • The Golden Age of Travel: Can Courtesy Make a Comeback?
  • Setting spending boundaries this holiday season
  • Comey case: DOJ admits full grand jury never reviewed final indictment
  • Punishable by death? Violent political rhetoric at the breaking point
  • Will they appeal? Utah House Speaker Mike Shultz updates on redistricting battle
  • How the burrito project is feeding Utah’s unsheltered
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Nov 20, 2025 1:28 PM
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How the burrito project is feeding Utah’s unsheltered
One chef is reviving a project that aims to feed hundreds of unsheltered Utahns. The Burrito Project was started before the COVID-19 pandemic and is backed by the efforts of Jorge Fierro. Greg and Holly invite him on the show to discuss the project and what inspired him to revive it.
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Nov 20, 2025 1:25 PM
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Will they appeal? Utah House Speaker Mike Shultz updates on redistricting battle
Since the ruling by Judge Diana Gibson, which rejected the new map drawn by Utah lawmakers, there has been a flurry of statements and threats thrown at the judge. We bring on Utah House Speaker Mike Shultz to discuss the latest that has unfolded, if they will appeal, and what comes next if they do.
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Nov 20, 2025 1:23 PM
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Punishable by death? Violent political rhetoric at the breaking point
We've talked about the concerning rise in violent political rhetoric - and just this morning, the President of the United States seems to be calling for the execution of Democratic lawmakers, after the lawmakers called on US military members to uphold the constitution and defy "illegal orders".
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Nov 20, 2025 1:22 PM
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Comey case: DOJ admits full grand jury never reviewed final indictment
The criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey is one of the big-profile cases from the DOJ in recent days. The case alleges that Comey made false statements to Congress. But there has been a major procedural misstep, as the indictment was never presented to the full grand jury. Greg goes in-depth on the legal proceedings in the case and breaks down where the DOJ's mistake may sink the entire case.
00:08:42
Nov 20, 2025 1:21 PM
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Setting spending boundaries this holiday season
The economy and uncertainty around spending are huge hurdles for the average consumer going into the holidays. People often lean on their credit cards to make those Christmases that much better, but there is a better way. We invite Mori Paulsen, Bank of America Utah President, to talk about how families can set spending boundaries and communicate when it comes to giving gifts to lessen the impact on their wallets.
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Nov 20, 2025 1:18 PM
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