KSL's Inside Sources

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

• Too Much Tech? Exploring Where To Draw The Line With AI and Technology in Classrooms
• Can Physical Activity Lower Breast Cancer Risk? What New Research Shows
• The Top Issue Utahns Want Lawmakers To Address: Housing Affordability
• Police Reveal Threats Made Before Michigan Meetinghouse Attack

It started as a random idea being shared on Tik Tok!  No filters, no production, just an impulsive thought, and the ability to share it on the internet may be bringing in big bucks for one Tik Tok creator. Producer Caitlyn Johnston shares how a Tik Tok user created Dr. Pepper's new jingle that aired during the college football national championship.

We learned last week that the President of UVU, Astrid Tuminez is stepping down at the end of the semester. Holly had the opportunity to talk with her about her time and accomplishments at UVU as she embarks on her next journey. Amid the negative events

Police are now saying that the man who police say attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan reportedly phoned in threats to other churches minutes before the deadly attack in Grand Blanc. Greg and Holly discuss the latest details.

As President Trump mounts his campaign to control the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Supreme Court today is considering the scope of a major check on his ability to remove a member of the Fed for any reason.  The landmark case pits Trump against Fed governor Lisa Cook, a Democratic appointee, whom the president attempted to fire for cause in August, he said, after members of his administration raised unproven allegations of mortgage fraud prior to her taking office. She denies the claims. Kelsey Dallas, Managing Editor of SCOTUSblog joins the show with the latest details.

A New Poll featured in the Deseret News shows that housing affordability dominates as the top issue Utah's want lawmakers to take action on.  Brigham Tomco, Reporter with the Deseret News, joins the show with the latest. Holly and Greg discuss some bills being considered to address housing in Utah.

Sen. Mike Lee has advocated for the public execution of the man accused,  but has not yet had a trial, in a fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Greg and Holly discuss.

Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant addressed the Utah Legislature with the State of The Judiciary. During his speech, the Chief Justice addressed legislative tensions in his State of the Judiciary address. Greg and Holly discuss what was brought up.

From notebooks to laptops and tablets, to AI being the new tutor for students (whether it's approved or not), have we lost control of technology use in classrooms? Rep. Ariel Defay joins the show to explain the legislation she's proposed to regulate how much technology is used in classrooms.

It's day 2 of Utah's Legislative Session! Holly breaks down the top of mind issues on Capitol Hill today including budget cuts and cell phones in school.

Jesse Keller Taggart is accused of shooting Ken Dudley during a protest in 2020. Taggart faces attempted aggravated murder and assault charges. The defense had previously filed to dismiss the case, saying police had failed to collect complete evidence, but that motion was dismissed. The trial began this morning with jury selection. Greg breaks down what's happening.

• Expanding Utah Courts: A Conversation with Senator Chris Wilson
• Governor Spencer Cox Shares 2026 Legislative Priorities
• The Push to Limit Polygraph Use in Sexual Offense Cases
• Rethinking Tech in Utah Classrooms
• Addressing Homelessness in Utah: Policy, Pressure, and Possibility
• Bringing More Security to Public College Events
• Regulating Open Carry at Large Public Gatherings
• Holly and Greg's Take On The First Day of Utah's Legislative Session

• ICE Facility coming to SLC? 
• The Intersection of Religion and Sexism and how it shapes women's health 
• Mental Health and $1.50 Hot Dogs 
• Laying down the law with Judge Shauna Graves-Robertson
• Disparate Mortality Rates among Black Mothers 
• ...and more!