KSL's Inside Sources

• Sources: President Trump will sign EO shrinking size of controversial Utah monuments
• A new opponent emerges in fight against data centers
• President Trump says U.S. Navy blockade on Strait of Hormuz will go back into effect
• New York Times say DOJ has subpoenaed reporters over Air Force One reporting
• Sen. Graham's death contributing to a changing Congress
• Ask the Attorney: KSL legal analyst answers listener questions on Robinson preliminary hearing
• Bison attacks visitor at Yellowstone National Park

Here in Utah, state officials are always reminding people not to pet the fluffy cows on Antelope Island. Well, the same principle applies to fluffy cows in Yellowstone. And to be fair, we might need an even stronger warning for people in Yellowstone: don't come within hundreds of feet of the bison, don't even look at the bison, and you know what? Don't even think about the bison. All these warnings have been heightened by an attack in Yellowstone where a 65-year-old man found himself thrown 8 feet in the air… by a bison.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is now on pause. The judge overseeing the case says he will wait for another round of arguments in September before deciding whether or not to take the Charlie Kirk murder case to trial. The hearing was livestreamed all last week on KSL's YouTube channel, and our listeners chimed in with so many questions and comments. In a new segment called "Ask the Attorney," KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers many of the questions asked by Utahns. He and Holly are joined by Michael Houck, KSL YouTube Specialist.

Republican Senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, has passed away. His absence from the chamber marks an interesting development, as many saw him as President Trump's "Senate Whisperer." In this segment, Greg and Holly talk about a changing Congress ahead of the midterms. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux shares insights on a changing U.S. Congress. The Inside Sources hosts also discuss the recent appearance of Senator Mitch McConnell and whether voters have a right to know what their representatives are doing on their behalf… all the time.

Are there limits to the First Amendment and Freedom of the Press? The New York Times says the White House is trying to intimidate its reporters after four staffers were subpoenaed by the Department of Justice. The DOJ says it's not going after the reporters themselves, but just wants to know their sources for stories they've published on supposed security issues on the new Air Force One. KSL NewsRadio News Director Becky Bruce joins the conversation to share more on how reporters and sources interact responsibly.

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's the same old story -- another move towards blocking the Strait of Hormuz by both the Iranians and the Americans. The U.S. Navy will implement another blockade after Iran said it closed the Strait… again. At the same time, President Trump suggests he will create a standing order to attack Iran should that country assassinate him.

As data centers continue to expand, public pushback has also been growing -- both here in Utah and around the country. But here's a relatively new one for you: farms and zoos. An article in the Wall Street Journal caught Holly's eye over the weekend, on how growers, farmers, and ranchers say too much farmland is being used for these massive AI data centers. At the same time, the Nashville Zoo says a neighboring data center would harm its leopards.

Sources tell the Deseret News that President Trump will sign an executive order today to shrink the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments. If it sounds familiar, you're spot on. President Trump did a similar thing in his first term. And then President Biden reversed it. And now it sounds like the reversal is going to be reversed. Ahead of the announcement this afternoon, Greg and Holly share the history of the monuments and give their thoughts on the Antiquities Act.

Did you make it through the record-breaking heat over the weekend? Here in Salt Lake City, we shattered the all-time high of 107… topping out at 109° Fahrenheit. We're set to see a bit of a cool-down over the next few days, with more and more monsoonal moisture in the forecast. But the dry heat this weekend contributed to more fire growth in the state and the incoming rain could cause some serious flooding. July heat wave -- KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources with special coverage of the weather.

• Robinson preliminary hearing will drag on into September
• Federal housing bill will go into effect without Pres. Trump's signature
• Utah Rising: Helping Utah businesses grow
• Gas prices on the rise again, White House launches "Freedom Fuel Network"
• Helping Utah refugees get into the back-to-school spirit
• Previewing this week's movie: the live-action Moana

The big movie this week revisits a well-loved Disney animated movie, Moana. But this time, it won't be a cartoon; it'll be live-action. KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron join Greg and Holly to preview the movie and discuss what makes it different from the original Moana.

Back-to-school shopping deals are already popping up at stores around the country. We still have more than a month before schools really start, but it's already time to get prepared. Back-to-school shopping can be pretty intense, especially if you're not used to it. And for refugees here in Utah (who aren't as familiar with the process or just simply don't have the extra funds to buy all this stuff) it can be a real barrier for a successful school year. Amy Harmer with the Utah Refugee Connection joins Inside Sources to talk about a program that will help refugee families get ready for the new school year.

The changing fuel and oil prices have been a nightmare over the last few months. Just when you think we're getting some relief, the prices shoot right back up. The War in Iran has made things all sorts of topsy-turvy, but could a plan called the "Freedom Fuel Network" help drive prices down? The White House sure thinks so, but Greg and Holly have a lot of outstanding questions before they'll get on board.

Utah's economy remains hot hot hot – just like our weather. But at the same time, it can easily feel like our lives are getting more and more expensive... and our wallets are getting lighter and lighter. Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber joins to talk about the connections between the economy and our wallets, and how a program called Utah Rising is working to help Utah's businesses strengthen and grow.

President Trump is following through on his earlier promises not to sign a massive, widely supported bipartisan bill to give more Americans opportunities to buy a home. This bill had a lot of support and it looks like it could really make a difference for a lot of Americans who don't currently have the chance to get into homeownership. But alas, the President won't sign it because the voting bill – SAVE America Act – hasn't passed Congress.

Whelp, we called it... The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson (the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk) is not going to finish today. The judge overseeing the case has scheduled closing oral arguments for the preliminary hearing for September 1st. That means we won't know if this will go to trial until September. Greg's once again not happy and Holly is gobsmacked.

Dangerously high temperatures are knocking on our door. Triple-digit heat is expected through the weekend and into next week. And on Sunday, we could break the all-time high temperature record for Salt Lake City. To get the latest on the forecast – and to find out if there's any relief in store – Inside Sources chats with KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson.

Hot weather can also negatively affect our mental health. And people on some kinds of psychotropic medications can find themselves even more susceptible to higher heat. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Gregory Noel, co-founder and clinical director of In Soliday Counseling joins the conversation to share his recommendations to keep mental health stable when the temps soar.

Whether you knew her for "Total Eclipse of the Heart" or "I Need a Hero" (which was made famous in the Utah-made movie "Footloose"), Bonnie Tyler was a major part of the 80s music scene. Overnight, she passed away at the age of 75. Greg and Holly reminisce about her before turning to a new discovery from scientists: elephants aren't actually scared of mice. Wait what?

When we talk about fuel and energy, one thing we can't miss is nuclear energy. It's a hot topic in Utah right now with strong feelings on both sides of the argument. But what's the real story? KSL NewsRadio's Maria Shilaos has a brand new podcast called the KSL News Daily and today and tomorrow, she takes a deep dive on nuclear. She joins Inside Sources to discuss what she learned from experts, energy advocates, environmental activists, and people who've had their lives changed by nuclear.

Should we drain Lake Powell to make sure we can save Lake Mead? It's a proposal being made by some scientists in the Colorado River watershed, who say it's more important that Lake Mead stay above a certain level than Lake Powell. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management isn't quite on board with the idea; they're working on some short-term solutions right now to help Lake Powell. Do you agree with the idea? Holly and Greg are split. They go through the pros and cons of this proposal.

Bigger and better than ever -- is that true with the growing data centers around the country? It depends on who you ask. KSL went to Loudon County, Virginia -- aka Data Center Alley -- to find out what they think there. We talked a little about that earlier this week with Daniella Rivera. Reporter Mike Anderson has also been digging into data centers. In his most recent report, he digs into the reasons for data centers getting bigger and bigger. He joins Inside Sources to explain.

You can catch much more on KSL's investigation – Beyond Box Elder: The Bet on Data Centers – by tuning into KSL 5 TV  Thursday night at 10 o'clock. Or go to KSL.com to recap the other stories in this multi-part series.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review -- and possibly take up -- a court case from here in Utah. The topic of this case is whether or not it's legal for the court to sentence a minor to life in prison without parole. You may not know this, but it's already not legal to sentence a minor to death. But the question here is whether a life sentence for a minor is in the same vein. The Utah Supreme Court ruled on behalf of the defendant, but the Utah Attorney General is appealing that decision. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts on the appeal and explains the law as it currently stands.

After suffering a slew of defeats over redistricting and proposed constitutional amendments on ballot initiatives, state legislative leaders say they are pushing pause on previous proposals to restrict ballot initiatives. What could be the motivation for this decision? Could it be that a series of defeats -- including incumbents losing their primaries -- have influenced the move? Holly and Greg discuss.

There's a new budgeting trend that's supposedly helping Gen Z learn to save money. It's called "loud budgeting" and involves having open conversations about money and finances. Certified Financial Planner at DMBA Shane Stewart joins Greg and Holly for a lively discussion on this trend and on other ways parents -- both young and old -- can teach their children financial responsibility.

As the preliminary hearing moves forward for Tyler Robinson, a video interview between police and his roommate/romantic partner has taken center stage. The family of slain political influencer Charlie Kirk says the entire video should be shown in court, but Robinson's defense wants no part of the video shown. Prosecutors tried to show the video in court yesterday, but that devolved into a 2.5 hour debate. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson joins Inside Sources from outside the courthouse with what we're expecting to hear today. The show also dips into the live hearing as parts of the video interview with Lance Twiggs is finally shown.