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 13th, 2025: Shutdown day 43: The End
  • University of Utah Swatted 
  • Statesmen at State Schools
  • Holiday forecast sends mixed message
  • We're (almost) number 1! (again) 
  • ... and more!
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Nov 13, 2025 1:58 PM
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Fun Facts with Holly! 
 
World Kindness Day, Pickle Day, Silent Sentinels, Holly shares a host of fun facts that inform as well as entertain. 
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Nov 13, 2025 1:34 PM
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World Kindness Day 
 
It is World Kindness Day today! Holly and Greg take texts from listeners and talk about the acts of kindness they have experienced recently.
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Nov 13, 2025 1:31 PM
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Homebuyers are aging 
 
As the years go on, first-time homebuyers are getting older. Previous to 1989, they were in their 20's, then they crawled through the 30's, and now in 2025, they have officially hit 40. As more adults are living with their families, questions arise about how we get people into homes.
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Nov 13, 2025 1:26 PM
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The Race for Utah's New District 
 
Kathleen Reibe and Ben McAdams were the first to throw their hat in the ring when it came time to announce candidacy for the new congressional district. The district was made heavily competitive for Democrats after Judge Diana Gibson chose a new congressional map earlier this week.  
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Nov 13, 2025 1:25 PM
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'Tis the season of giving! 
 
Giving Machines are appearing in over 126 cities worldwide to help people spread holiday love and joy. Aimee Cobabe from the Church News joins Holly and Greg to tell them where they can find a Giving Machine and what exactly they do. 
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Nov 13, 2025 1:23 PM
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We're (almost) number 1! (again) 
 
Utah has ranked second in the nation for community connection according to the Cache Valley Daily study. This means Utah residents are among the most connected and community-oriented in the nation. Shawn Teigen from the Utah Foundation joins Holly and Greg to explain how we place just so high.
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Nov 13, 2025 1:23 PM
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Holiday forecast sends mixed message 
 
Holiday hiring is hitting recession levels, but holiday spending is expected to hit the trillion-dollar mark. Michael Koefed, Professor of Economics and writer for the Deseret News, joins Greg and Holly to talk about this "K" shaped economy and what it means for the holiday season.
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Nov 13, 2025 1:21 PM
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Statesmen at State Schools 
 
This week, former US Senator Mitt Romney spoke at BYU about the importance of finding your purpose. Also this week, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and Utah's own Sen. John Curtis spoke at UVU about ending political violence, just months after a political influencer was killed on the very same campus. 
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Nov 13, 2025 1:19 PM
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University of Utah Swatted   
 
Last night, SLCPD was informed of an alleged gunman on the campus of the University of Utah, which turned out to be a swatting hoax. Swatting is the dangerous practice of calling in a high-intensity police response to a hoax scene. Greg and Holly spoke to retired FBI Agent Greg Rogers about what these scenes look like and why they're so dangerous.
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Nov 13, 2025 1:18 PM
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Shutdown day 43: The End 
 
Yesterday marked the 43rd and last day of the government shutdown as President Trump signed the bill to end the standoff between Republicans and Democrats. The healthcare provisions were left out of this iteration, but are expected to be argued in January when we may see another shutdown. Greg and Holly spoke to Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux about the process of getting SNAP benefits back on their feet.  
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Nov 13, 2025 1:17 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show November 12th, 2025: Government Shutdown Day 42
  • Redistricting In Utah
  • Epstein emails released
  • Northern Lights Dazzle Utah
  • Former Mayor Jeff Silvestrini reflects on his career  
  • Your thoughts may soon be worth more than a penny
  • Housing in Utah slows down, is this a continuing trend?
  • November is Family Engagement Month!
  • Utah is (almost) number 1! 
  • Fun Facts with Holly!
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Nov 12, 2025 2:26 PM
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Fun Facts with Holly! 
 
What would you do if pop royalty Taylor Swift bought some of your jewelry? Well, one Utah jeweler saw a familiar piece in a paparazzi photo taken of Travis and Taylor in New York. The business has since seen a meteoric rise in sales. 
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Nov 12, 2025 2:5 PM
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Utah is (almost) number 1! 
 
According to a WalletHub study, Utah came in a close second for the most charitable state in the nation. Closely squeaked out of the lead by Wyoming, Utah still has the highest donation rate relative to net worth.
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Nov 12, 2025 2:2 PM
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November is Family Engagement Month! 
 
Jason Swenson from The Deseret News joins Greg and Holly to talk about the importance of parent involvement. It may seem obvious that participating in your child's life and activities is important, but Jason tells us just how important it is.
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Nov 12, 2025 1:58 PM
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Housing in Utah slows down, is this a continuing trend? 
 
Russel Faucette of the Stern Team by Omada Real Estate joins the show to talk with Holly and Greg about where the housing market stands today. Is the slowing a larger trend or just a bump in the road? Russel lent his expertise to tell us what to expect.
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Nov 12, 2025 1:57 PM
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Your thoughts may soon be worth more than a penny
 
As President Trump phases out the production of pennies, businesses are scrambling to adjust their prices. Now, many companies are focused on rounding their prices. Director of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Katie Hoss, told us what this means for our wallets.
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Nov 12, 2025 1:56 PM
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Former Mayor Jeff Silvestrini reflects on his career  
 
Jeff Silvestrini, Former Mayor of Millcreek, joined the show to talk about his achievements, his successor, and what is next for the attorney-turned-mayor. Greg and Holly share stories with the beloved former mayor.
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Nov 12, 2025 1:53 PM
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Northern Lights Dazzle Utah 
 
Last night, Utah was treated to the spectacular Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joined Greg and Holly to explain the science behind the phenomenon. 
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Nov 12, 2025 1:49 PM
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Epstein emails released 
 
A series of private email chains between convicted sex traffickers Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell was released by House Democrats that imply Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's operation and had some closeness to it; however, the emails didn't directly implicate him. 
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Nov 12, 2025 1:46 PM
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Redistricting In Utah 
 
The ongoing redistricting battle saw a major development on Monday night, when Judge Diana Gibson ruled that the map chosen by the legislature was invalid and instead adopted a map drawn by the League of Women Voters. Greg and Holly also spoke with Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, who shed light on what this decision means for the future of Utah politics.  
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Nov 12, 2025 1:43 PM
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Government Shutdown Day 42 
 
The government shutdown is now seeing its end after over a month, shattering the record set by the 35-day shutdown in 2018 that began over a dispute in funding for the border wall. Greg and Holly spoke to Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux, who is in DC right now, about how things look from the ground.  
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Nov 12, 2025 1:40 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show November 11th, 2025: Government Shutdown begins to end
  • Utah Redistricting Battle rages on 
  • SCOTUS in Session 
  • Aging Gracefully with Lois Collins 
  • Half-Century Mortgages: are they worth it? 
  • Honoring America's Veterans 
  • Fun Facts with Holly!
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Nov 11, 2025 1:31 PM
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Fun Facts with Holly! 
 

Veterans Day meal deals, the origins of Veterans Day, and more fun facts! 

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Nov 11, 2025 1:22 PM
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Honoring America's Veterans 
 

As this November 11th comes around, we remember the sacrifices made by the veterans who came home as well as those who didn't. Holly and guest host John Dougall spoke to Jennie Taylor from the Major Brent Taylor Foundation about what Utahns can do to support the veterans around them. 

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Nov 11, 2025 1:21 PM
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