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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.

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.

• Pres. Trump attends NATO summit in Türkiye
• Team USA loses to Belgium, no longer in the World Cup
• Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk continues for a second day
• Beyond Box Elder: Learning from those who live near data centers in Virginia
• What's next for the Utah Senate with President Adams' departure?
• Betting on wildfires
• White House report slams Smithsonian Museums over presenting 'radical views' of American history
• Legendary 9th & 9th whale has a baby!

Congratulations are in store for Salt Lake City's 9th & 9th whale... for having a baby! The lore around the whale -- officially called "Out of the Blue" -- just continues to grow. Fans of the whale say they're mystified by this new addition. One person online wrote, "it's the baby we didn't know we needed, but somehow will bring us closer together."

The country's top museums are facing fire from the Trump Administration over a new report claiming the museums are engaging in extreme political activism by presenting 'radical views' of American history. Historians slam the report, saying it's unnecessarily adding more politics into history itself. It's often said that victors write history, but how does that apply when looking back at our own history? Greg and Holly discuss.

People can bet on just about anything nowadays. But wildfires? That's a new one... and it's quickly burning out of control. We're talking about prediction markets -- the very things the Utah legislature has been trying to rein in over the last few years. But this isn't just a legal question; it's a moral question. Is it okay to bet on new and ongoing wildfires? And could that lead some people to start fires... just to make a buck? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen has been following all sorts of gambling stories -- he's basically an expert -- and he joins the program for this conversation.

It was arguably one of the biggest upsets of Utah's primary elections -- Senate President Stuart Adams losing his seat. Among the reasons many people gave was his role in MIDA approving the Stratos data center project in Box Elder County. Now that President Adams is effectively a lame-duck Senator, we're taking a look at what's to come for the Utah Senate. As they prepare for the next general session in January, what's in store for this chamber of the Utah Legislature?

Data centers continue to be all the rage right now. We saw the role the incoming Stratos data center in Box Elder County played in the recent primaries -- people have really strong feelings about these projects. KSL Investigates dug into the data centers that already exist around the country -- including a massive cluster of them in Virginia -- in a place called "data center alley." KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera joins to share more on what she found in her investigation.

You can catch much more on KSL's investigation – Beyond Box Elder: The Bet on Data Centers – by tuning into KSL 5 TV Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at 10 o'clock.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson continues for another day. Remember, he's the man charged with shooting and killing political influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last year. The prosecution is trying to convince the judge to move this ahead to trial. But the defense is taking every opportunity it can to object to the prosecution's moves. KSL NewsRadio reporter Heather Peterson was at the courthouse in Provo all day yesterday; she joins Greg and Holly with updates.

Well... it was fun while it lasted. But this morning, the U.S. is officially out of the World Cup. The team joins Mexico and Canada -- all three host countries of this year's World Cup. Team USA lost last night to Belgium 4- 1. Inside Sources discusses the red flag controversy that may have overshadowed the team's final math.

President Trump has touched down in Turkey as he heads to the NATO summit. The meeting comes at a rather interesting time, as the President continues his complaints about the military alliance. The President has repeatedly complained about NATO, saying member countries haven't stepped up to help the U.S. with the war in Iran -- which the president says they should do. NewsNation White House Correspondent Kellie Meyer shares updates with Greg and Holly.

The Springville campus of a controversial treatment school for troubled youth had its license revoked. Now, the Provo Canyon School must wind down operations at the campus by the beginning of August. The school came into the spotlight a few years ago after celebrity Paris Hilton testified on Utah's Capitol Hill about the treatment and alleged abuse she faced when attending years ago. That testimony came as State Senator Mike McKell sponsored legislation to increase oversight over these so-called treatment facilities; he joins to share his reaction. KSL NewsRadio's Cameron Elliott joins first to break down the new developments.

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• Record-breaking rowing event 

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• Team USA moves onto next stage in the World Cup
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