KSL's Inside Sources

Topics we cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Deep-dive on Utah's HOA resources
• The Salt Palace set to close for multi-year renovation, new entertainment district
• Governor Cox declares June as "Fidelity Month"
• America250: What our history can tell us about our present and our future

This week, one of the most influential businesswomen and philanthropists in Utah passed away. Karen Huntsman -- of the famed Huntsman family -- died at the age of 88. The Huntsman name is well-known in Utah, but so is their impact. Karen and her husband Jon created a family foundation in 1988, which has grown to support cancer research, mental health treatment and research, public and higher education, and those who are under-served. Greg and Holly discuss the impact and legacy of philanthropic families in the state.

As we move towards our nation's 250th birthday, we're taking time here on Inside Sources to really look at what makes our country so great. One thing we often hear is that we lived in "unprecedented times," but are we really? One could make the argument that we've seen these kinds of things before. As some people say: what's old is new again. Host of the History That Doesn't Suck podcast and a professor at Utah Valley University Dr. Greg Jackson joins the show to explain how history can help us better understand our present situation and prepare for the future.

Governor Spencer Cox used to declare June as Pride Month here in Utah. But he began to move away from that in the last few years. Now this year, the Governor is declaring June as "Fidelity Month." He says this is his call for a return to America's core values. The Governor's declaration comes amid several Republican states choosing to celebrate traditional families, nuclear families, and pro-life movements instead of LGBTQ pride. Deseret News political reporter Brigham Tomco joins Inside Sources to explain the meaning and relative secrecy of this declaration.

Utah's primary election is still a few weeks away, but several states have already held theirs. Six states held their primaries yesterday, and there were some interesting takeaways from those elections. In this segment, Inside Sources discusses close races in California, a Trump-backed candidate losing in Iowa, and the potential for the first Native American female to become governor in  New Mexico.

Primary election ballots are hitting mailboxes around the state -- many have already gotten them, in fact. But in Tooele County, thousands of voters got the wrong ballot. The county clerk says the printer made a mistake, resulting in roughly 9,000 voters getting primary ballots for the wrong party. How does this kind of thing happen... and what happens to correct the problem? Inside Sources gets answers from the person overseeing it all, Tooele County Clerk Tracy Shaw.

A long-time listener recently asked us to look into a situation involving his condominium complex, a neighbor whose child has special needs, and HOA rules. It's a complicated situation, so we bring in an expert for her takes. Director of the Utah HOA Ombudsman Office Erin Rider joins Greg and Holly in the studio to discuss the situation and what our listener can do to achieve a more peaceful community. Erin also explains the role of her office and what we can all do to make community living a little easier.

Claims of stolen LEGO bricks worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, several arrests of a viral YouTube creator, and claims that local police agencies aren't doing enough -- it's all part of an evolving situation in Utah County. American Fork Police deny the claims that they're doing anything inappropriate, but the online masses disagree. Inside Sources breaks down the case and Greg shares his own legal takes.

One Utah school district is now asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit against them over claims that they allowed racial bullying and harassment by another student. The Iron County School District says they can't find enough proof the incident happened, so they want the lawsuit dismissed. They also say they aren't responsible for harm caused to a student by another. Greg and Holly are on very different sides of this issue; they share their stances.

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are urged to prepare now for a decrease in foot traffic once the Salt Palace Convention Center closes for three years. The temporary closure is part of the plan to revitalize the center and build a new sports and entertainment district between the convention center and the Delta Center. The closure is expected to begin in all 2027. KSL TV's Daniel Woodruff provides updates on the closure, and Greg and Holly discuss the economic impacts to downtown businesses because of the closure with Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance Dee Brewer.

• At what point does the ceasefire with Iran cease to be a ceasefire?
• Remote work negatively affects job market for new college graduates
• No Child Left Hungry: A deep-dive into how Utah kids find nourishment over the summer months
• Governor Cox announces appointees to fill two new seats on Utah Supreme Court
• Marriage faces lower prioritization among America's young adults
• State Treasurer hosts 'unclaimed property webathon'

Want another chance to get some cash? How about some cash that you already should have had in your pocket? Right now, the state of Utah is sitting on record amounts of unclaimed property. Tomorrow, the state treasurer's office will host a webathon to help and encourage people to claim their lost money. Holly and Greg also share some fun facts for this day in history, plus closing arguments on changes to the Utah Supreme Court.

Wedding bells are getting a bit quieter in this day and age, especially among young people. Over the last several years, there's been a notable decrease among adults in the belief that marriage is essential for a good life -- that's according to the American Family Survey. The Deseret News' Lois Collins has a new piece out on this topic, which she decided to write about thanks to a conversation on a recent flight to Europe. She joins the program to explain.

The last legislative session saw lawmakers expanding the Utah Supreme Court from 5 to 7 justices. As a result, Governor Spencer Cox had to nominate two people to fill those empty seats on the bench. Today, he announced his selections: Jay T. Jorgensen and Stephen P. Dent. We hear from the governor and both of the appointees in a live news conference; Greg then shares his legal thoughts on the process and what happens before the two officially join the state's high court.

As Utah's kids head out for their summer break, many face a very real possibility of going without a decent, nutritious meal every day. In this special coverage on Inside Sources -- "No Child Left Hungry" -- Greg and Holly look at several ways Utah children can still get fed this summer.

Our first two conversations center on what schools are doing to help students; Kimberly Loveland, Director of Child Nutrition Programs at the Utah State Board of Education and Bobbie Beach, Nutrition Services Operations Manager at Granite School District, join the program.

Then, we shift focus to how non-profits are helping kids and families this summer, plus why it's so important that children get proper nutrition in order to thrive. Utah Food Bank CFO Kent Liston and Utahns Against Hunger Director Gina Cornia join the conversation.

Is artificial intelligence actually to blame for a dimmer job market for new college grads? Or is it something else? The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is out with some new data that looks at these situations and it turns out, something else is to blame: remote work.

President Trump says he isn't rushing to make a deal with Iran right now, even as the two sides continue to trade strikes amid a shaky ceasefire. All of that has Greg and Holly wondering: at what point does a ceasefire cease being a ceasefire? Like, can we even call it that anymore? We get updates on the peace negotiations from NewsNation; Greg and Holly share their own thoughts on the status of the war and the involvement of other countries in the region.

Utah's primary election ballots are heading out in the mail today, which also marks three weeks until election day. It's coming up on June 23rd. The biggest races to watch this cycle in Utah are the congressional races -- especially given our new congressional maps that shook things up a bit. Greg and Holly kick off today's Inside Sources, recapping and sharing their thoughts on the debates for the 2nd and 3rd congressional districts. They also discuss some other high-profile primary races occurring today, including a few in California.

• President Trump faces several new legal hurdles
• "Coaches' Book Club" sits down with new UofU head football coach
• Judge says cameras can stay in the courtroom for the Charlie Kirk murder trial
• Is the war in Iran allowing Putin more free rein in Europe?
• Mental benefits of decluttering
• More concerns raised over Utah's voter information privacy changes
• Fmr. First Lady Jill Biden comments on husband's state in 2024 election
• America250: The Declaration of Independence
• The Utah Treasure Hunt is on

Inside Sources finishes with a fun look at the 7th annual Utah Treasure Hunt, which is underway now. Thousands of Utahns take to the backcountry to find the $25,000 prize, which can be located through a poem.

We're in the final few weeks before the country comes together to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we count down to the special day, Inside Sources is spending time celebrating the things that make our country great. To start off this special month-long coverage, Greg and Holly are joined by Dr. Matthew Brogdon, Sr. Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University.

Remember the 2024 presidential election… and one particularly disastrous debate for President Biden? Now, former First Lady Jill Biden is sharing insights into that performance, saying she could see the end of his campaign as a result of that debate. She says she thought her husband had been drugged or was having a stroke. Just three weeks later, he dropped out of the race.

As the state law on voter privacy changed, many Utah voters submitted "At-Risk" designation forms as a way to try and keep their information private. County clerks and the state lieutenant governor's office fielded those requests. But in the end, the state's efforts to help process those applications may have created a new concern for some voters. KSL Investigator Courtney Johns joins Inside Sources to explain what she found.

When you think of spring, you may think of spring cleaning. Even though spring is ending and summer's about to begin, you still have plenty of time for a little decluttering. Holly and Greg discuss the mental benefits of decluttering your mind, home, and life. 

As we continue focusing on the war in Iran, are we forgetting about the other war in Eastern Europe? Russia's attacks on Ukraine have amplified in recent weeks and just last week, Russia fired a drone against Romania -- a NATO ally. So will NATO respond? Or are we so focused on the Middle East that Russian President Vladimir Putin has an opportunity to further his attacks on his European neighbors? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen joins the program for this conversation.