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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 March 9th, 2026: Utah's Last-Minute Legislature: 2026 Session Recap
  • 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
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Mar 9, 2026 2:6 PM
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Fun Facts and Weekend Surprises with Steve and Holly
The hosts end the show with a conversation of weekend surprises and facts from this day in history that stand out.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:51 PM
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How Utah's Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
America is turning 250 this year, marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Nicole Handy, America 250 Utah Coordinator, shares an update on how Utah plans on celebrating.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:51 PM
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Congressional Filings Open: Familiar Faces, Newcomers, and Surprises
Congressional filing season kicks off today, and Utah’s political landscape is already showing an intriguing mix of well‑known figures, first‑time contenders, and unexpected entrants. The hosts break down who’s stepping into the race, the early dynamics shaping each contest, and what voters can anticipate as candidates officially launch their bids for Congress.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:49 PM
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Why International Women’s Day Still Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Madsen
Dr. Susan Madsen, founder and director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and USU Extension Professor of Leadership, joins to reflect on the significance of International Women’s Day and to highlight the progress made, the persistent barriers women continue to face, and the urgent work still required to create a more equitable world.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:48 PM
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Women Who Worked Anyway: Finding Purpose in a ‘Mothers Come Home’ Era
Robin Ritch, Former President of the Deseret News and Author, joins the conversation to reflect on the experiences of women a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who pursued work during the “mothers come home” era. She shares how cultural expectations shaped those choices and the resilience that emerged from navigating them. The hosts explore how friction can strengthen purpose.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:47 PM
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Taking Bets on Military Strikes? Why This Dangerous Trend Must End
Steve and Holly speak with Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, about the troubling rise of treating military action like a political wager. The conversation explores why normalizing speculation, sensationalism, and “betting” on strikes erodes public trust, trivializes human consequences, and fuels reckless decision‑making.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:39 PM
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Powering Rural Prosperity: How Renewable Energy Is Transforming Utah’s Economy
A new study shows that utility-scale renewable energy development has become one of the most significant economic forces in Utah's rural communities. Holly and Steve speak with John Karakoulakis, Principal and Director of The Western Way, to discuss this study and explore how wind, solar, and other clean‑energy projects are reshaping local economies—bringing jobs, tax revenue, and long‑term stability.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:38 PM
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Iran Selects New Supreme Leader
Iran has a new Supreme Leader, the hardline son of Khomeini, the previous leader who was killed in the latest strikes from the US and Israel. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law and an expert in counterterrorism, international law and global politics, shares his insights on what this move means and what comes next.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:36 PM
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Measles Cases Continue to Rise in Utah: What to Know
Officials are sounding the alarm as Measles cases continue to spread across Utah. Dr. Leisha D. Nolen, Utah State Epidemiologist, on what to know about the rise in cases and how you can protect your family.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:35 PM
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Utah's Last-Minute Legislature: 2026 Session Recap
Utah's 2026 Legislative Session has come to a close... but not without some controversy. Just as the clock struck midnight on Friday, lawmakers passed a bill that's now raising eyebrows if the passing, even counted. Steve and Holly walk through what happened, the bill in question and other last-minute changes put forward by the Utah legislature. Holly and Steve break a development from Senate President Stuart Adams on the status of this proposal, HB 212, that seemingly made it through at the last minute.
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Mar 9, 2026 1:34 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 6th, 2026: Legislative Finish Line: Live on Utah's Capitol Hill

It's the final day of Utah's 2026 Legislative Session. Holly and guest host Steve Handy broadcast live to discuss some key proposals as the session reaches the final hours to the finish line. 

Guests include: 

Senate President Stuart Adams

A conversation with Senate President Stuart Adams on key legislative developments involving the judiciary, energy and the gas tax. 

 

Senator Mike McKell

Senator Mike McKell breaks down this year’s election‑related legislation, weighs in on what happened with his attempt to ban Kratom, also known as gas station heroin, and outlines his remaining session priorities.

 

Rep. Ariel Defay

Rep. Ariel Defay discusses her efforts to implement early dyslexia intervention and expand maternity leave for state employees. Rep. Defay also shares details on her most controversial bill, removing turn signal requirements at roundabouts.

 

Senator Todd Weiler

Senator Todd Weiler provides a wrap‑up of this year’s marriage‑related legislation, including amendments on underage marriage and alienation of affection, plus potential movement on changes toward religious‑curriculum in schools. 

 

Sen. Ann Millner

Sen. Ann Millner shares the latest on her efforts to improve literacy early on in education.

 

House Majority Leader Rep. Casey Snider

Majority Leader Casey Snider outlines GOP priorities for the session’s final hours, including what's being done and what can be done towards saving the Great Salt Lake. 

 

Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla

Minority Leader Luz Escamilla shares a response to the failure of her proposal, which would have allowed child welfare investigators to seek a court warrant to physically check on a child when parents refuse access during an abuse investigation. 

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Mar 6, 2026 11:52 AM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 5th, 2026: Suspect Arrested in Wayne County Triple Homicide
  • Eye on The Hill: Immigration Bills in Focus in Final Hours of Utah Legislative Session
  • Rep. Burgess Owens Not Seeking Reelection
  • LeakBase Dismantled: What the FBI Wants You to Know About Cyber Threats
  • War in Iran: BYU Jerusalem Center Sheltering in Place + War Powers Act
  • RootsTech Kicks Off Today!
  • Prop 4 May End Up Back on the Ballot
  • Orrin G. Hatch Foundation Announces Titan of Public Service Honoree
  • Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem +  Insight Singing with The Tabernacle Choir
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Mar 5, 2026 2:5 PM
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Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem + Insight Singing with The Tabernacle Choir
President Trump has reportedly fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Holly and Jim break this development and discuss. Jim and Holly end the show discussing his experience singing with the Tabernacle Choir.
 
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Mar 5, 2026 1:55 PM
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Orrin G. Hatch Foundation Announces Titan of Public Service Honoree
Matt Sandgren, Executive Director of Orrin G. Hatch Foundation and Former Chief of Staff to Senator Hatch, joins the show with an announcement as well as an update to the latest happenings in Washington, D.C.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:54 PM
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Prop 4 May End Up Back on the Ballot
The effort to put Prop 4 back on the ballot might actually reach the finish line. Holly and Jim discuss the latest on the signature verification. Taylor Morgan, Partner at Morgan May Affairs and Executive Director of Count My Vote, joins the show with the latest numbers.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:51 PM
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RootsTech Kicks Off Today!
The world's largest "family reunion" started this morning as RootsTech kicked off at the Salt Palace and online. Jim and Holly share fun stories of family history and speak with Whitney Peterson, Central Planning Manager and ARC Symposium Lead with RootsTech, about the event.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:50 PM
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War in Iran: BYU Jerusalem Center Sheltering in Place + War Powers Act
Students, staff and service couples at the BYU Jerusalem Center will be sheltering in place and not evacuating due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
And on Capitol Hill today, the House is expected to vote on its own war powers resolution. Democrats keenly see that it is likely to fail, but they do see this as an opportunity to get every member of Congress and every Republican on the record. Holly and Jim discuss these developments.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:47 PM
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LeakBase Dismantled: What the FBI Wants You to Know About Cyber Threats
The United States has led the dismantlement of one of the world's largest hacker forums. It's called LeakBase, and according to the DOJ, it allowed forum users to sell the information from stolen databases, including data illegally obtained from U.S. corporations and individuals. FBI Special Agent in Charge of the SLC Division, Robert Bohls, joins the show to discuss what happened and how to stay alert when it comes to cybercrime.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:45 PM
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Rep. Burgess Owens Not Seeking Reelection
We now know what Utah's 4 current Congressional members will be doing in the 2026 elections: 1 will retire, and 3 will run in the new districts put in place in November. Cami Mondeux, Congressional Correspondent with the Deseret News, brings the latest details.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:43 PM
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Eye on The Hill: Immigration Bills in Focus in Final Hours of Utah Legislative Session
We are in the final hours of the Utah legislative session, and several immigration bills are in focus as we get closer to the end. KSL.com Reporter Tim Vandenek joins the show with what he's watching.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:40 PM
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Suspect Arrested in Wayne County Triple Homicide
Residents in Wayne County are waking up to tragedy as 3 people were killed in the area yesterday afternoon... According to police, the suspect was found in Colorado and is in custody, and there are no ongoing threats to the public. Holly and guest host Jim Bennett listen live to an update from Lt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol. Dave Cawley, KSL Podcast Host and Investigative Reporter, joins the show live from Wayne County to explain more of what happened. Utah Highway Patrol, Lt. Cameron Roden, calls the show live.  KSL NewsRadio Reporter Don Brinkerhoff shares insight from the community after this tragedy. Don also shares tips for women's self-defense as he's taught self-defense for over 20 years.
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Mar 5, 2026 1:39 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 5th, 2026: Utah's Big Election Bill Meets its End: Final Countdown for Utah Legislative Session
  • License Revoked: DHHS Takes Action After Deadly Carbon Monoxide Tragedy
  • Stuck in a Warzone: Couple Explains Attempt to Return Home from Dubai Amid Middle East Conflict
  • Tooele Woman Arrested After Teens Found Intoxicated at Party
  • How Utah Fairs with Supporting Women
  • First Parent Convicted of Murder Due to Alleged Actions of Child
  • $90 Billion Increase Projected as Credit Card Debt Skyrockets
  • Drowning in Debt? How to Know When It's Time to Sell Your Home
  • Immigration in Utah: Community Strain, Enforcement and Acceptance
  • Fun Facts and Closing Arguments
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Mar 4, 2026 10:18 AM
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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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