KSL's Inside Sources

Topics we will talk about on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Layton Cold Case Starts to Warm
• One-Year Later: How are our Teeth Since the State Banned Fluoridated Water?
• More Hurdles for the President's Economic Plans

From action movies like X-Men to dramas like Australia to musicals like Les Mis and The Greatest Showman -- is there anything Hugh Jackman can't do? KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron join Greg and Holly to discuss the greatest flicks featuring Australian hunk Hugh Jackman.

Mom's get a special treat this weekend -- Sunday is Mother's Day. Now we know this can be both a happy time for people, but also a sadder time. Some people have lost their moms, or maybe they don't have great relationships with their mothers. And you know what, that's okay too. Relationships are complicated; maybe even more so when it comes to our families. Greg and Holly share memories of their own moms and why they think Mother's Day is special. We also take calls and read texts from listeners with their own Mother's Day wishes.

One year ago, a ban on fluoride in Utah's drinking water went into effect. You'll remember it was a pretty controversial decision, one that was supposed to be in line with the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. So in the year since, how are our teeth doing? What's the data say? Pediatric dentist and former head of the Utah Dental Association Dr. James Bekker shares updates since the ban and why fluoride is so important for our overall dental health.

In the early hours of April 25, 1986, someone killed a clerk at a 7-Eleven store in Layton. For the last 4 decades, detectives and amateur sleuths have tried to piece the mystery together: who killed Carla Maxwell?  40 years later, police have named a new person of interest in the murder case... and it could potentially bring about a conclusion and some answers about what really happened. Executive producer and host of the KSL Podcast "Cold", Dave Cawley, joins the program and breaks down this case.

Another bump in the road for President Trump's economic plans -- a federal court has deemed the President's most recent, broad global 10% tariff is not legal. The news comes just as the world celebrates "Free Trade Day." Inside Sources discusses the role of free trade in our society, and what the recent ruling against the President's use of tariffs really means.

It's only the beginning of May, and already we're set to see our first 90-degree day next week. Plus, new forecasting for Lake Powell says the lake will have its worst snowmelt ever recorded. And now several state and federal agencies are asking Governor Cox to declare a state of emergency over the ongoing drought and the impending disastrous summer. Holly and Greg break it all down.

• New voter information privacy laws go into effect
• Utah judiciary examining leak of confidential investigation into Utah Supreme Court justice
• Examining children's mental health: the warning signs and possible treatments
• National Republicans renew push for redistricting ahead of midterm elections
• How are Utah's working moms faring?
• Local Habitat for Humanity chapter recruits women to build special homes
• Developer behind Box Elder County data center pulls water rights application
• Utah Law Enforcement Memorial to hold vigil tonight
• New building on Utah's Capitol Hill named after former Governor Mike Leavitt

A well-known name in state politics is returning to Utah's Capitol Hill. And we're not talking about Rob Bishop, although he is coming back up -- he was just sworn in to finish a term in the Utah House. No, this segment, Holly Richardson explains the news dealing with former Governor Mike Leavitt and the State Capitol's newest building.

Since 1853, 152 brave men and women have been killed while trying to protect their communities. Tonight, Utahns will come together to remember and honor our law enforcement officers who've died in the line of duty. Most recent were the August 17, 2025, murders of Tremonton-Garland Police Department officers Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada. President of the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial Pat Evans explains the significance of tonight's ceremony.

Today, KSL learned that the group behind the controversial data center in Box Elder County has pulled their water rights application. It doesn't mean that the project is actually canceled though. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson joins Inside Sources in the studio to explain the latest developments and what the Utah Division of Water Rights is saying. Greg and Holly also discuss the Governor's ongoing trip back east, as he tries to bring more business and technology to the Beehive State.

Women and community members are coming together this week to build four homes in Tooele County. It's part of the annual "Women Build" event by the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. And in fact... it's actually the 50th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity! Chelsi Chant, Director of Marketing and Development at Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area joins Inside Sources to talk about the work going on here in Utah.

Evidence over the past several decades shows that when women do better, society does better. But are we helping women to be successful... or are we adding more pressure to certain groups of women? This segment, Holly and Greg talk about working moms -- the ones who get up early and take care of the kids, just to go to work and take care of the adult children. Is society actually helping them so they can be most successful? Dr. Susan Madsen, founder and director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project shares her insights.

It probably feels like the never-ending story: congressional map redistricting. Things may have settled down here in Utah... for now, at least. But across the country, the recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and primary wins for Trump-backed Republican candidates have many states looking to redo their maps. With just a few months to go, we're back to redrawing maps and pushing pause on primary elections.

A new depression therapy focuses on finding joy, not just eliminating sadness. And at Utah State University, a program aims to improve youth mental health by getting kid outside under the night sky. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Inside Sources takes a look at some new treatments to help mental health. State Representative Steve Eliason also joins the program to share insights into youth suicide risks, and what parents can best do to help their children if they struggle with depression.

The Utah Judicial Commission will now launch an investigation into a leak regarding another investigation into state Supreme Court justice Diana Hagen over allegations of misconduct. This new investigation comes after their previous internal investigation was somehow leaked to the Utah State Legislature and then to the media. Greg breaks it down for listeners.

Among the many laws that just went into effect here in Utah is the law changing voter information privacy. Thanks to Senate Bill 153, only certain eligible voters can ask that certain personal information be withheld. But to do that, the voter had to request an "at-risk" designation… by yesterday. Weber County Clerk-Auditor Ricky Hatch joins to explain the changes and what to do it you missed the deadline.

Lieutenant Governor Diedre Henderson is reaffirming her belief that Utah's elections are secure. She sat down exclusively with KSL to share her thoughts on the continued questioning and attacking of our elections system. Greg and Holly hear her comments and share their own takes on the process. They also broaden out the conversation to discuss the balance between trust and distrust when it comes to the government.

• Trump-backed candidates excel in Midwestern Republican primaries
• Claims of paid protestors at recent Box Elder County Commission meeting
• Senate GOP proposes $1 Billion in taxpayer money go to new White House ballroom
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asks members to study the Constitution
• New mobile mental health unit launches
• Breaking down the different kinds of mortgage rates
• New tech education campus coming to Weber School District
• Is YouTube taking over the American classroom?
• Celebrating nurses on National Nurses Day
• What's the age when one peaks in life?

A new national survey of nearly 6,500 Americans reveals that a majority felt the most fulfilled and satisfied with life… when they were 52. Greg and Holly are a bit more seasoned than that and don't agree with that idea. They share their thoughts and also wish KSL radio a special happy birthday!

Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mary Eliza Mahoney -- just three of millions of nurses over the hundreds of years of modern nursing. And today, we're celebrating them all. Becky Blair-Stevenson, associate executive director of the Utah Nurses Association, joins Inside Sources to discuss the challenges, successes, and needs of Utah's nurses.

If your kids are given tech in the classroom -- like a Chromebook, for instance -- do you know just how much time they spend doing things other than schoolwork on it? One mother in Kansas found out that her son watched 13,000 YouTube videos during school hours... in just a 3-month period. It's prompted this kind of discussion on how YouTube has taken over the American classroom.

The Weber School District is launching a new campus that will provide career education in some of Utah's fastest-growing industries. The massive campus is being made possible by a $25 million catalyst grant from the state of Utah, which is part of Utah's push towards these types of educational and career pathways. New principal of the program, Nikki Slaugh, tells Greg and Holly why it's so important to offer these kinds of individualized education for Utah's students.

With higher mortgage rates nowadays, you might be wondering, "what kind of mortgage is right for me?" Or maybe it's a question of "how can I get the most bang for my buck" when it comes to my mortgage? For details and answers, Russell Faucette, owner of the Stern Team of Omada Real Estate, joins the show.

Today, a new mobile mental health unit launches, bringing mental health help directly to people who need it. And with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the timing is perfect. Shawn McMillen, executive director of First Step House, joins Inside Sources to share more details on how the program works and its potential impacts.