KSL's Inside Sources

• New geothermal plant in So. Utah won't provide energy to Utah… at least at first
• Water permit application filed for Stratos data center project; new defamation lawsuit filed against Kevin O'Leary
• Worldwide faith leaders gather for interfaith summit in Utah
• Reports: White House was behind Starlink internet issues in Ukraine
• Several thousand Utahns still need to verify citizenship ahead of upcoming election
• Previewing this week's big movie: Street Fighter

Greg and Holly finish the week chatting about the big movie of the week with the hosts of the KSL Movie Show, Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth. They discuss the movie Street Fighter and answer the movie question of the week: What's the most interesting documentary you've ever watched?

With the election quickly approaching -- and ballots already being mailed out -- the Lieutenant Governor's office is still waiting for several thousand Utahns to verify their citizenship to vote. More than 6,000 people were found on an audit by the State Elections Office to not have their citizenship confirmed. They cautioned that it doesn't mean there's a bunch of non-citizens on the voting rolls -- they just haven't been verified. Now, those thousands of people on the voter rolls could have trouble voting on Election Day unless they verify their citizenship status ASAP.

Several Republican lawmakers say they're concerned over Ukraine's recent internet issues resulting from Starlink slowdowns. Some senators say they have "grave concern" over the loss of intelligence data -- data that's vital to Ukraine as it continues its fight against Russia. Several news outlets report that the White House itself ordered the slowdown. Greg and Holly discuss the news and reflect on what Utah's Senator John Curtis told them earlier this week.

Faith leaders from around the world are here in Salt Lake City right now for the G20 Interfaith Summit. Among the messages shared was a plea to choose hope, family, and friends. Inside Sources Host Holly Richardson was able to attend the first day of the summit and says it left her feeling hopeful for a better world. She shares more of her takeaways from the event.

There are new developments in the Stratos Data Center project. After several months of waiting, we're finally getting a look at the new water permit application just filed by Kevin O'Leary's company. It outlines many of the details we've been waiting for -- like the number of data center buildings, the power source for the complex, and the amount of water the project's expected to use. At the same time, another Utahn is suing O'Leary for defamation; this is tied to his comments about Chinese operatives. Greg and Holly break down the developments.

As Utah grows, we need more energy -- that's just a fact. So a new geothermal power plant coming to southwestern Utah sounds like a pretty great thing, right? Well, maybe not. A new power plant near Milford won't send any of its power to Utah, at least not at the beginning. Instead, Google and California will take most of the power. For more on the project and why Utah won't get to reap any of the power it develops at this plant, the hosts turn to Deseret News reporter Leah Bowers.

The biggest game in college sports this weekend comes to Provo as Brigham Young University hosts Notre Dame at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Even if you're not into college football, you should be able to appreciate just how big of a game this'll be. Even the major sports networks are paying attention -- ESPN's Game Day will broadcast live from Lavell Edwards Stadium. For more on what to expect with the game, Inside Sources welcomes Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports Anchor. Greg and Holly then turn to KSL reporter Madi Vollmer, who provides an update on the mood on the campus and interviews several BYU students to get their predictions.

• Are data centers the solution to a possible economic recession?
• Ask the Attorney: Kohberger hearings cancelled as he tries to get new judge
• What's trending for the Halloween season?
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 2nd Congressional District
• American wealth continues to grow the fastest for the oldest members of the country
• Gov. Cox's starter home plan continues to fall behind schedule
• World faith leaders gather for rare summit in Salt Lake City
• The similarities between BYU and Notre Dame ahead of major football game
• Deepfakes promoting supplements from celebrities continue to grow
• Pregnancy and infant loss awareness day

In today's final segment, host Holly Richardson shares some deeply personal experiences she's had with pregnancy losses. Through her words, she details the stages of grief and loss she experienced after losing several pregnancies, all in the hope of helping others who've experienced the same things to not feel alone.

Deepfakes continue to pop up all over the internet, thanks to AI. Celebrity faces and voices are all over the Internet, promoting diet pills, supplements, and other materials. But here's the thing... most of them are fake. And a majority of the fake voices are coming from female celebrities. There's been a push to ban these kinds of deepfakes and Congress is also taking up the issue with the "Take it Down Act."

If you follow college sports, there's a good chance you're tuned into this weekend's match-up between two top-10 college football teams: the Brigham Young University Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It'll be an exciting game and you'll be able to catch all the action here on KSL NewsRadio this Saturday. While they may have a lot of similarities on the gridiron, the two Christian universities also share a lot in common off the field too. Deseret News reporter Jason Swensen joins to explain.

Something really cool is coming to Salt Lake City today through Saturday: faith leaders from around the world are gathering for the G20 Interfaith Summit. We're talking about leaders from all kinds of religions: Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, and of course, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a preview of the event and why it's so special that it's being held here in Utah, Greg and Holly consult KSL senior religion and arts reporter Carole Mikita.

Homeownership continues to be one of the biggest drivers of personal wealth and net worth. Yet for younger generations, it can often still feel unattainable. To help combat that, Governor Spencer Cox launched his starter home program, which aims to build 35-thousand starter homes by 2028. But new data says the program is way behind track -- only 25% of the houses have been built -- and we're now halfway to the deadline.

American wealth is growing, even if it might not feel like it all the time. But it's certainly not growing evenly across all ages. What's largely driving the differences in overall net wealth among different age groups? Homeownership. Inside Sources breaks down the new data with Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the top two candidates for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, the data center project in Box Elder County, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Halloween is creeping up on us, and if you’re still trying to find the perfect costume, the best candy to buy, or how to make your house the spookiest on the block, Google has answers. Apparently, we’re not all searching for the same old witches and vampires! Google’s annual "Fright-geist" has a look at what’s haunting search trends across the country. With more on who's inspiring the most costumes, what candy is taking the top spot, and what new Halloween décor trend is creeping up the charts, Greg and Holly turn to Google Search Trends Expert Megan Stoner.

The man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022 was supposed to be in court today, arguing why he thinks the judge overseeing his case should be dismissed. But that hearing for Bryan Kohberger has now been cancelled, and several other hearings are now on pause. Could this spell some issues for Kohberger's attempts to withdraw his guilty plea? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers our questions.

There are plenty of concerns that stubbornly high inflation could lead to an economic recession. But the CEO of one of the world's biggest investment companies says something else could lead to a recession. The CEO of BlackRock says a pause on data center construction would actually be what leads to an economic slowdown. Larry Fink tells CNBC that data centers aren't the problem; they're actually the solution.

This morning, President Trump said the Pentagon's earlier plan to livestream an upcoming execution will no longer happen. The execution of Nidal Hasan will still go forward by firing squad, but the President reversed course following bipartisan pushback from lawmakers and immense public opposition to the move. Hasan was previously convicted of shooting and killing 13 people -- and injuring another 32 -- at Fort Hood in 2009.

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

• Sen. Curtis discusses his pushback of Pres. Trump's diesel deal with Russia
• New reports show inflation is still on the rise
• The House Call: More Utah homeowners are cutting listing prices
• Could mothers be the key to creating responsible AI models?
• SEG unveils new renderings of downtown SLC entertainment district
• SLC leaders concerned about plans to build oil pipeline

There are some new hiccups in the plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah. A new order from a federal judge puts that process on hold -- not just for the Forest Service, but for the *ntire U.S. Department of Agriculture. A federal judge now says the Trump Administration has no authority to make these massive changes -- it's up to Congress.

More and more Utah homeowners are slashing their listing prices as interest rates continue to rise and the market faces some headwinds. A new analysis finds that the five counties on the Wasatch Front -- Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Tooele -- have some of the largest price cuts in the entire country.

Halloween is the perfect time for spooky season. But once November 1st comes, most people shift into Christmas mode. If you're one of those people who craves the dark, spooky times instead, there's a place here locally where you can go for Halloween-type fun all year long. The Inside Sources hosts discuss Nocturnal Nook Novelties in Lehi.

A large oil pipeline could come barreling through some of the most historic districts in Salt Lake City if the Sinclair oil company gets its way. But city council leaders say they have more questions and concerns than answers after hearing from Sinclair representatives. Greg and Holly break down the plans and the arguments for and against them.