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 April 16th, 2026: Unpacking a Dramatic 24 Hours in Utah Politics

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

  • Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor and Wife Found Dead in Apparent Murder‑Suicide
  • Utah Prison Inmates Receive College Certificates From Ensign College
  • Disrupting the Cycle of Genocide: Faith, Diplomacy, and Prevention
  • Live Nation Verdict: Utah AG on the Monopoly Ruling
  • UVU Removes Commencement Speaker Due to Safety Concerns
  • Fake News or Real? Teaching and Learning Media Literacy in a Digital Age
  • Cold Weather, Cool Facts, and One Runaway Tortoise
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Apr 16, 2026 3:56 PM
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Cold Weather, Cool Facts, and One Runaway Tortoise
Holly checks in on the snow coming with KSL Meteorologist, Kevin Eubank. Producer Caitlyn Johnston joins Holly in studio to discuss a tortoise on the loose in St. George (that has now been found), plus fun facts of the day!
00:09:29
Apr 16, 2026 3:55 PM
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Fake News or Real? Teaching and Learning Media Literacy in a Digital Age
We are inundated with information daily on social media, and with push alerts from news apps. Sometimes it's hard to find out what is real with an increase in AI generated content as well. How can we relearn to slow down and have a dash of skepticism these days? We speak with Deseret News' Jennifer Graham about this dilemma and how the younger generation may need to push us forward to fight through the noise.
00:08:51
Apr 16, 2026 3:54 PM
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UVU Removes Commencement Speaker Due to Safety Concerns
Utah Valley University will not have a commencement speaker this year following controversy over its original selection. Several members of Utah’s congressional delegation criticized author Sharon McMahon over social media posts she made after the death of Charlie Kirk. The university ultimately decided to remove the speaker altogether, citing safety concerns. Holly and Producer Caitlyn Johnston discuss what unfolded.
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Apr 16, 2026 3:54 PM
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Live Nation Verdict: Utah AG on the Monopoly Ruling
Live Nation illegally monopolized the market for tickets, protecting its position through pressure and leverage, jurors in Manhattan federal court found Wednesday. In the lawsuit, nearly three dozen states claimed that Ticketmaster dominated major concert venues and kept prices high through anticompetitive practices.  Utah Attorney General Derek Brown shares his response to the verdict.
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Apr 16, 2026 3:52 PM
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Disrupting the Cycle of Genocide: Faith, Diplomacy, and Prevention
A recent social media post from President Trump referencing the death of “an entire civilization” has pushed conversations about genocide into the spotlight. Greg and Holly break down what genocide means, why this language matters, and highlight a symposium happening in Utah today focused on prevention. They’re joined by Rachel Miner, Founder and CEO of Bellwether International, and Jennie Lloyd of Utah Global Diplomacy to discuss how genocide begins, warning signs to watch for, the role faith communities can play, and why prevention must happen long before violence escalates.
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Apr 16, 2026 3:51 PM
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Utah Prison Inmates Receive College Certificates From Ensign College
Dozens of Utah prison inmates received certificates from Ensign College yesterday in their first commencement ceremony at the Utah State Correctional Facility. We speak to Ensign President Bruce C. Kusch, and Megan Rice, Director of the Prison Education Program Megan Rice about this special event.
00:18:20
Apr 16, 2026 3:50 PM
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Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor and Wife Found Dead in Apparent Murder‑Suicide
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and child, then himself in a murder-suicide in their Virginia home, according to police. We go into details with what we know about the case and what could lead someone to committing a murder-suicide.
00:09:43
Apr 16, 2026 3:49 PM
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Unpacking a Dramatic 24 Hours in Utah Politics
There's been an explosion of drama within Utah politics over the last 24 hours! Democrats have been confronting fallout from congressional candidate Nate Blouin’s past social media posts and Republican lawmaker Trevor Lee, is facing allegations of fraud. Greg and Holly discuss each individual situation and the impact of this fallout.
00:08:37
Apr 16, 2026 3:49 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show April 15th, 2026: Police Arrest Man of Suspected Arson in Big Cottonwood Canyon
  • Democrats Push New Panel to Evaluate President Trump's Mental Fitness
  • War in Iran: Peace Talks Round 2?
  • ‘I Wish We Never Had Camp That Summer’ -- Camp Mystic Testimony, Tragedy, and Push for Answers
  • Tax Day Sticker Shock: What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill
  • Utah Families Spend Nearly 2½ Hours Each Workday Paying Taxes
  • Can HOA's Actually Make Homeownership More Affordable?
  • Purple Up Day: Honoring Military-Connected Kids
  • How Teens Can Have a Higher-Paying Summer
  • Typhoon Sinlaku Hits Pacific, Plus Fun Facts and Closing Arguments
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Apr 15, 2026 1:48 PM
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Typhoon Sinlaku Hits Pacific, Plus Fun Facts and Closing Arguments
Holly brings the latest details on Typhoon Sinlaku and shares today's fun facts. Greg closes the show with his closing arguments on Purple Up Day.
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Apr 15, 2026 1:45 PM
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How Teens Can Have a Higher-Paying Summer
Are you making your teen get a summer job? Well, now may be the time to start looking! Greg and Holly walk through tips on how Utah teens can earn a higher-paying summer job and why it's important to get started on the job hunt sooner rather than later.
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Apr 15, 2026 1:44 PM
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Purple Up Day: Honoring Military-Connected Kids
Today is Purple Up Day! It's a day to honor and celebrate military-connected kids and everything they carry on their shoulders. Jennie Taylor is the wife of fallen Utah Army National Guard member Major Brent Taylor, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2018. Jennie shares insight on the challenges military children face. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tom Golightly is himself a military child and shares how being a military child shaped him as an adult and the message he would have for military-connected kids during times of instability.
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Apr 15, 2026 1:43 PM
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Can HOA's Actually Make Homeownership More Affordable?
We normally hear of HOA nightmares, but is it possible that services provided through HOA's can actually make homeownership more affordable? Trever Midgley, founder and President of HOA Strategies, joins the show to discuss. Listeners chime in with their input.
00:18:03
Apr 15, 2026 1:41 PM
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Utah Families Spend Nearly 2½ Hours Each Workday Paying Taxes
The Utah Taxpayers Association has released its 2026 Beehive Family Report, highlighting the scope of local, state, and federal taxes paid by a typical middle-class Utah family.  Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, joins the show to discuss.
00:09:53
Apr 15, 2026 1:36 PM
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Tax Day Sticker Shock: What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill
It’s Tax Day — and if you just filed and got hit with sticker shock... Greg and Holly walk through what you can do if you can't pay your tax bill. Plus, what to do if you need more time to file altogether. Susan Spiers, CPA and CEO of Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, joins with what to do.
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Apr 15, 2026 1:35 PM
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‘I Wish We Never Had Camp That Summer’ -- Camp Mystic Testimony, Tragedy, and Push for Answers
Emotional testimony coming from the co-owner of Camp Mystic in Texas, where 27 campers and counselors died in catastrophic flooding. Camp Mystic is scheduled to reopen in May, but families of victims want to preserve the damage at the camp site as evidence, saying the directors did not do enough to protect those girls. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments
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Apr 15, 2026 1:34 PM
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War in Iran: Peace Talks Round 2?
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was close to over,  telling the world to brace for an "amazing two days", according to Reuters. Greg and Holly discuss what is known about the plan for new peace talks and the latest with Libby Dean, White House Correspondent for NewsNation.
00:09:54
Apr 15, 2026 1:29 PM
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Democrats Push New Panel to Evaluate President Trump's Mental Fitness
When Joe Biden was president, Republicans were concerned about his mental abilities. Now Democrats are pushing to evaluate President Trump, floating a formal panel that could trigger the 25th Amendment. Greg and Holly discuss.
00:09:02
Apr 15, 2026 1:25 PM
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Police Arrest Man of Suspected Arson in Big Cottonwood Canyon
According to the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 2:30 pm on April 14, 2026, witnesses recreating in Big Cottonwood Canyon reported an individual intentionally starting multiple fires. A man was later arrested, suspected of Arson. Greg and Holly discuss what is known, the consequences of this type of crime and why someone may be inspired to do this.
00:07:58
Apr 15, 2026 1:24 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show April 14th, 2026: The Domino Effect on Capitol Hill: Swalwell, Gonzales, and the Fallout Ahead
  • The Jesus Photo That Broke the Internet
  • Naming the New City: Ogden Valley’s Identity Debate
  • Inside the New Temple Square Visitor Center
  • Tax Day Scams: Red Flags Every Taxpayer Should Know
  • Fertility Hits Lowest Level for U.S. 
  • Adult Kids Straining Parents Financially
  • Anti‑AI Violence? Examining the Attack on OpenAI’s CEO
  • Is Workplace Tech Helping—or Just Getting in the Way?
01:46:21
Apr 14, 2026 1:36 PM
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Fun Facts, Closing Arguments + Fire‑Preventing Goats?
Greg and Holly talk about how the goat force in Eagle Mountain is helping with weed control and fire prevention… by eating. The hosts close out the show with fun facts and closing arguments.
00:09:19
Apr 14, 2026 1:33 PM
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Always Reachable? Setting Boundaries After Hours
Many workers say they feel pressured to respond to work messages when they aren't at work, which can be unnecessary. Greg and Holly discuss the issue of work/life NO balance.
00:09:09
Apr 14, 2026 1:26 PM
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Is Workplace Tech Helping—or Just Getting in the Way?
I think we all can relate to this one! Tech is getting in our way at work! New data shows only a third of employees say it's helpful - but they're expected to use it. Greg and Holly talk about how tech can be a burden.
00:09:42
Apr 14, 2026 1:22 PM
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Anti‑AI Violence? Examining the Attack on OpenAI’s CEO
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, had a Molotov cocktail thrown at his home by someone who reportedly hates artificial intelligence. Greg and Holly break down the details.
00:07:52
Apr 14, 2026 1:21 PM
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