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 January 15th, 2026: 'ICE Out' Bill Would Keep Federal Agents Out of Sensitive Buildings
  • President Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minnesota
  • Utah Cracks Down on Illegal Massage Parlors and Human Trafficking
  • Washington County Commission Votes to NOT Adopt New Congressional District Maps
  • Utah Lawmakers Brace For Budget Squeeze
  • Utah Takes On Rising Power Costs
  • FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter
  • Your Brain on Power: How Authority Changes Us
  • ... and more!
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Jan 15, 2026 4:10 PM
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Best Bagels in Utah? Listeners Chime in On National Bagel Day
Holly and Steve discuss the Utah Capitol's new north building, and its basis in bringing connection. Then, the hosts talk about National Bagel Day and take texts from listeners about where they think the BEST bagel in Utah is made.
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Jan 15, 2026 4:6 PM
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Honoring 250 Years of Independence: A Conversation on America250
This year marked a big occasion for our country... It's the beginning of the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence. Holly talks with Steve, who is a part of the America250 Commission, to learn the significance. 
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Jan 15, 2026 4:4 PM
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Leading Through Hardship: UVU President Announces Resignation
UVU President Astrid Tuminez announced that she would be stepping down on May 1st, 2026. Holly and Steve listen to moments from her speech as she made the announcement and the impact she left on Utah Valley University.
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Jan 15, 2026 4:4 PM
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Breathe Easy: Utah's Plan to Tackle Pollution and Emissions
It's another mucky day in SLC due to the inversion. Steve and Holly speak with the Utah Division of AirQuality Director, Bryce Bird, about Utah's broader plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions through the Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan.
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Jan 15, 2026 4:3 PM
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Your Brain on Power: How Authority Changes Us
Power doesn’t just influence behavior; it can physically change how the brain works, affecting empathy, decision‑making, and self‑awareness. Holly shares the latest on her opinion piece about how authority can erode the very qualities that help people rise to leadership in the first place and how to prevent power from corrupting your brain.
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Jan 15, 2026 4:1 PM
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FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter
FBI raids home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into leaked information...  This rare move is raising big questions about press freedom and government overreach. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeux joins the show to explain what agents took, why they searched her home, and who investigators say is really at the center of the leak.
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Jan 15, 2026 4:0 PM
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Utah Takes On Rising Power Costs
Utah Lawmakers are aiming to give Rocky Mountain Power customers a break on their power bill with proposed legislation. Lawmakers reportedly say it's about making the utility "have some skin in the game". Holly and Steve discuss.
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Jan 15, 2026 3:52 PM
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Utah Lawmakers Brace For Budget Squeeze
Utah is expected to have around $300 million fewer tax dollars to work with this year, because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Utah lawmakers are looking for ways to cut local spending to make up for it. What might get cut? Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News joins with the details.
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Jan 15, 2026 3:51 PM
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Washington County Commission Votes to NOT Adopt New Congressional District Maps
The Washington County Commission voted not to adopt the new congressional district maps in the state, sparking some strong words from Utah Democrats.  Holly and Steve discuss.
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Jan 15, 2026 3:50 PM
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Utah Cracks Down on Illegal Massage Parlors and Human Trafficking
Utah officials are stepping up efforts to shut down illegal massage parlors as a new state law aims to address human trafficking and unlicensed operations. With an estimated 195 unlawful massage businesses operating statewide, more than the number of McDonald’s locations, regulators say the problem is larger than many realize. Executive Director of The Department of Commerce, Margaret Busse, joins the show to lay out the problem and what the new law in Utah does.
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Jan 15, 2026 3:45 PM
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President Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minnesota
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a move that could put U.S. military troops on city streets in Minnesota. This follows another shooting involving Federal agents.
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Jan 15, 2026 3:44 PM
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'ICE Out' Bill Would Keep Federal Agents Out of Sensitive Buildings
Senator Nate Blouin is sponsoring a proposal that would keep ICE out of sensitive buildings like churches and healthcare facilities. Senator Nate Blouin joins the show to explain.
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Jan 15, 2026 3:44 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show January 14th, 2026: Arrested Made in SLC Funeral Shooting
  • The Latest SCOTUS Decisions
  • Independents on the Rise: Why Voters Are Walking Away from Both Parties
  • Lawmakers Push More Transparency For Property Tax Changes
  • 'Strengthening Public Trust' Utah's Judiciary Opens Doors to Community with Town Hall
  • 81% of Utahns Agree Child Care Access Is Significant Issue
  • Man Arrested, Accused of Threatening to 'Kirk' Students at U of U
  • Utah Faces Shortage of Primary Care Doctors
  • National Take The Stairs Day: Why Movement Matters
  • Utah Democrats Mark History With Candidate Filings
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Jan 14, 2026 3:35 PM
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Utah Democrats Mark History With Candidate Filings
Utah Democrats have announced that they have filed candidates in 88 of 89 races statewide, an unprecedented 90% coverage, according to their press release. This reportedly marks the strongest and broadest slate in nearly two decades. Greg and Holly discuss what might be behind this shift in candidate filings.
 
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Jan 14, 2026 3:33 PM
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National Take The Stairs Day: Why Movement Matters
It's National Take the Stairs Day! Brett McIff, PhD - Physical Activity and Nutrition Grant Coordination (Heal Program) for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss the importance of taking the stairs up and down… Dr. McIff also addresses how to navigate exercising on bad air days like we are experiencing right now in the Salt Lake Valley.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:33 PM
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Utah Faces Shortage of Primary Care Doctors
Utah is facing one of the worst shortages of primary care doctors in the country. Dr. King Udall joins Greg and Holly to discuss the issue and what needs to be done to address it.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:32 PM
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Man Arrested, Accused of Threatening to 'Kirk' Students at U of U
University of Utah Police have arrested a man...who's accused of threatening to "Kirk" conservative students. The alleged comments appeared to reference the shooting of Charlie Kirk at UVU last year. Greg and Holly discuss.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:31 PM
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81% of Utahns Agree Child Care Access Is Significant Issue
81% of Utahns agree that childcare access is a big problem, according to new research from the Utah Women and Leadership Project. Pressure is growing for employers and policymakers to expand the state’s childcare solutions. Susan Madsen, Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, joins the show to discuss the issue at hand and how it can be addressed.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:30 PM
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'Strengthening Public Trust' Utah's Judiciary Opens Doors to Community with Town Hall
Tonight, Wednesday, January 14th, the Utah judiciary is holding a town hall aimed at ‘strengthening public trust’ in the Utah Judiciary. Greg and Holly speak with Jonathan Puente, Director of the Office of Fairness and Accountability for the Utah Judiciary, about the main goals of this Court Connect town hall.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:29 PM
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Lawmakers Push More Transparency For Property Tax Changes
Rep. Karen Peterson joins the show to discuss changes being considered to create more transparency with property tax increases and the idea to requiring holding truth and taxation before money is spent.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:28 PM
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Independents on the Rise: Why Voters Are Walking Away from Both Parties
A new Gallup survey shows 45 % of Americans now identify as independents, with younger voters - Gen Z and Millennials - leading the shift. Greg and Holly speak with Jason Perry, Director of The Hinckley Institute of Politics, to break down what’s driving the move away from both major parties, what's happening here in Utah,  and what Republicans, Democrats, and Utah’s own unaffiliated voters should be paying attention to. Listeners call in live to share if they have ditched their political party and why. 
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Jan 14, 2026 3:27 PM
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The Latest SCOTUS Decisions
The Supreme Court of the United States released multiple opinions this morning, one involving a challenge to a state law in Illinois that allows ballots to be received after Election Day. Greg and Holly walk through this decision, and others, top of mind today. 
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Jan 14, 2026 3:25 PM
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Arrested Made in SLC Funeral Shooting
We're learning an update regarding the Funeral Shooting that claimed the lives of two people last week outside of a church meeting house in SLC. Salt Lake police have arrested a man and accused him of hindering their investigation into the shootout at a funeral that claimed the lives of two men and injured six others. Greg explains the latest.
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Jan 14, 2026 3:24 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show January 13th, 2026: Students Sue Davis School District Claiming Mishandling of Reports of Grooming, Harassment
  • Economic Chaos? Federal Reserve Chairman Investigation Sparks Concern
  • Utah Education Association Faces Lawsuit Claiming False Advertising of Political Use of Dues
  • SLC Among the Top For Worst Air Quality In The US
  • Supreme Court Hears Arguments on State Bans for Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
  • Top Taxpayer Priorities Ahead of Utah's Legislative Session 
  • 'I Love You Bro': Breaking the Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse Epstein Testimony - What’s Next?
  • Minnesota Sues DHS to Stop Surge of Immigration Agents in State
  • Kids at Risk: Digital Addiction, Sextortion and AI Threats
  • Countdown to Utah’s Legislative Session: Holly and Greg’s Top Issues to Watch
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Jan 13, 2026 3:3 PM
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