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 December 23rd, 2025: A Warm Christmas + No Snow Ski Resort Activities 
  • Court Blocks Trump's Homelessness Plan -- What It Means For Utah
  • The Most Impactful SCOTUS Cases of 2025
  • Woman Turns Kids' Hat Drawings into Handmade Magic
  • Charlie Kirk, President Trump, The Pope and More -- Top News Stories of 2025
  • When Christmas Goes Sideways… and Why Sub for Santa Still Shines
  • One Day in a Christmas Movie: Which World Would You Call Home?
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Dec 23, 2025 1:53 PM
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One Day in a Christmas Movie: Which World Would You Call Home?
Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner join Greg and Holly for a festive movie chat! We spotlight today’s pick, 'Marty Supreme', the story of a young man chasing greatness—and then dive into a fun question: If you could live inside any Christmas movie for a day, which one would it be? From 'White Christmas' to 'The Grinch's' Whoville, we share our favorites and why these films still warm our hearts. Plus, one must-watch Christmas classic before the season ends!
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Dec 23, 2025 1:51 PM
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When Christmas Goes Sideways… and Why Sub for Santa Still Shines
We’re slowing down this week to reflect on the stories and traditions that make Christmas meaningful.  Lois Collins from the Deseret News shares a candid story about how she “ruined her own Christmas” and why the Sub for Santa program holds a special place in her heart. It’s a conversation about giving, gratitude, and finding joy… even when things don’t go as planned.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:49 PM
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Charlie Kirk, President Trump, The Pope and More -- Top News Stories of 2025
2025 has been nothing short of breaking news. Sarah Weaver, editor of the Deseret News, joins to reflect on this year's major stories and their impact.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:47 PM
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Woman Turns Kids' Hat Drawings into Handmade Magic
This story will melt your heart! Karen Taylor, who works with students at Mount Pleasant Elementary, brought holiday magic to first-grade students by hand-making hats based on each child’s drawing of hats! Greg and Holly describe the incredible photo showing the kids’ colorful sketches alongside the real-life replicas, and hear from Karen about what inspired her, how long it took, and the challenges she faced.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:45 PM
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The Most Impactful SCOTUS Cases of 2025
It's been a big year for decisions from the US Supreme Court... and there is more to watch for next year... Managing Editor of SCOTUS Blog, Kelsey Dallas, joins the show to recap some of the biggest cases this year.. and what's to come.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:45 PM
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Court Blocks Trump's Homelessness Plan -- What It Means For Utah
A federal judge is blocking an order from the president...that provided money to states like Utah to provide some homeless services.  There are now questions circulating if this could jeopardize funding for Utah's new centralized homeless campus in Salt Lake City. Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News breaks down the latest. Rep. Tyler Clancy, the newly appointed state homeless coordinator for Utah, shares his response.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:43 PM
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A Warm Christmas + No Snow Ski Resort Activities 
Greg and Holly get the latest on Utah’s unusually warm holiday season and what it means for travelers, ski resorts, and those hoping for a white Christmas. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, SLC, Alex Desmet,  shares why trees are blooming in December and whether there’s any chance of snow before the big day. Plus, Ski Utah’s Alison Palmintere weighs in on how resorts are adapting and what visitors can do if skiing isn’t an option. With 122 million Americans hitting the road or skies this holiday season, we’ll also check in on travel trends and invite listeners to share their own experiences.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:34 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 22nd, 2025: Wrong Way! Holiday Road Trip Ends At Canadian Detention Center 
  • Nikki Minaj, Erika Kirk and Vance 2028? Inside AmericaFest
  • The Epstein Files Deadline: What Dropped… and What Didn’t
  • Tax The Rich! Former Senator Mitt Romney's New Pitch For The GOP
  • Procrastination Nation: 1 in 5 Last Minute Holiday Shop
  • DIY & Thrifting Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
  • Cookies Games, Tomten & Holiday Fun: Christmas Traditions from Sweden
  • Holiday Hidden Gems: Unexpectedly Great Christmas Films 
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Dec 22, 2025 2:17 PM
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Holiday Hidden Gems: Unexpectedly Great Christmas Films 
Greg watched a Christmas movie over the weekend that surprised him by being so good! The Hosts open up the conversation to talk about holiday films that turned out to be unexpectedly great movies.
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Dec 22, 2025 1:26 PM
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Cookies, Games, Tomten & Holiday Fun: Christmas Traditions from Sweden
Christmas traditions all around, even from Sweden! Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, joins the show to share some of his favorite Christmas Traditions and tells a story of his role as the Swedish Tomten who comes on Christmas Eve and a tradition that involves breaking cookies… as a great way to keep kids occupied. 
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Dec 22, 2025 1:10 PM
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DIY & Thrifting Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
If you're scrambling for last-minute gifts... and that online order won't make it in time... have you considered thrifting gifts? Or making them homemade? KSL Investigative Reporter Danielle Rivera joins Holly and Greg to discuss her goal to buy secondhand gifts this year and shares practical tips on how to do that and also make gifts homemade!
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Dec 22, 2025 1:9 PM
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Procrastination Nation: 1 in 5 Last Minute Holiday Shop
Time is running out! Whether you do your spending in a physical store or in the virtual marketplace, you'd better finish your Christmas shopping.... and if you are a dedicated procrastinator -- you're not alone.  Greg and Holly discuss Christmas procrastination, as SurveyMonkey says one in five Americans hold off on holiday shopping until the last minute.
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Dec 22, 2025 12:15 PM
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Tax The Rich! Former Senator Mitt Romney's New Pitch For The GOP
Former Senator Mitt Romney has a new pitch for the GOP, and that is to tax the rich! Greg and Holly break down Romney's reasoning.
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Dec 22, 2025 12:13 PM
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The Epstein Files Deadline: What Dropped… and What Didn’t
Friday was the deadline for the Dept of Justice to release all of the Epstein files. They released some, but not all, causing some strong bipartisan reaction. Greg and Holly break down what was included and what was not.
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Dec 22, 2025 12:11 PM
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Nikki Minaj, Erika Kirk and Vance 2028? Inside AmericaFest
Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest over the weekend, and there were some fireworks, both literally and figuratively. JD Vance, the apparent heir to the President, tried to smooth things over. Rapper Nikki Minaj even made an appearance. Greg and Holly break it down and discuss Vance's potential as a presidential candidate.
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Dec 22, 2025 12:8 PM
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Wrong Way! Holiday Road Trip Ends At Canadian Detention Center 
A wrong turn transformed a foster family’s holiday road trip into an ordeal that ended in a Canadian detention center. The Utah father and his two foster sons, the sons being from Haiti, were on their way to New York to visit family.  Greg and Holly discuss this story.
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Dec 22, 2025 12:4 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show December 19th, 2025: Conflict of Interest? Tyler Robinson Defense Team Wants Prosecutors Disqualified
  • Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead + Unraveling the MIT Connection
  • Courage Amid Tragedy: Tremonton Couple’s Story After Deadly Police Shooting
  • 'Patriot Games' and 'Patriots of The Caribbean'
  • Holiday Harmony: Navigating Divorce and Co-Parenting
  • Helping Utah’s Homeless: The Road Home
  • 'Avatar', 'David', and the Art of Visual Storytelling in Movies
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Dec 19, 2025 11:36 AM
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'Avatar', 'David', and the Art of Visual Storytelling in Movies
Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner from the KSL Movie Show talk about one of the week's big releases, 'David' + the week’s biggest release, 'Avatar: Fire & Ash'. The hosts discuss the question: Which movie visuals blew you away?
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Dec 19, 2025 11:34 AM
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Helping Utah’s Homeless: The Road Home
Today, we are focusing on helping Utah’s Homeless. Today, The Road Home’s Holiday Mediathon is taking place at the Connie Crosby Family Resource Center… John Salevurakis, Grant Writer in The Development Department at The Road Home, joins us to discuss homelessness in Utah—who’s affected, why this event matters, and how you can help.
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Dec 19, 2025 11:33 AM
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Holiday Harmony: Navigating Divorce and Co-Parenting
The holidays can be tough for divorced families. Lois Collins with the Deseret News shares practical tips for making the season joyful for kids—and less stressful for parents navigating divorce.
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Dec 19, 2025 11:32 AM
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'Patriot Games' and 'Patriots of The Caribbean'
President Trump has a nationwide athletic competition, and critics say it feels straight out of a dystopian novel. Plus, Senator Mike Lee’s “Patriots of the Caribbean” proposal—what does it mean for fighting cartels?
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Dec 19, 2025 11:31 AM
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Courage Amid Tragedy: Tremonton Couple’s Story After Deadly Police Shooting
After two Tremonton officers were killed this summer, a Tremonton couple stepped up in an extraordinary way, and they are now sharing their story. Hear their emotional story of compassion and resilience.
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Dec 19, 2025 11:30 AM
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Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead + Unraveling the MIT Connection
The manhunt is over, but questions remain. Greg and Holly unpack the new details of the Brown University shooting suspect, the suspect’s ties to MIT, and how investigators connected the dots.
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Dec 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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Conflict of Interest? Tyler Robinson Defense Team Wants Prosecutors Disqualified
The defense team of Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of the killing of Charlie Kirk, wants prosecutors disqualified, citing a conflict of interest. Greg breaks down the details.
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Dec 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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