KSL's Inside Sources

• New polling shows data center deeply unpopular among rural, suburban voters
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates to ending child, woman hunger
• National leaders discuss homeless policy here in Utah
• Combatting racism in religion
• Water Safety: The importance of swim lessons
• Memorial Day travel heats up
• Mental health struggles among young people
• Problems with deer? Use your hair!

If you have deer problems on your property, you might want to let your hair down. No, literally -- you might want to put your hair on the ground. Salons in Europe are sweeping up all the cut hair left on the floor of their salons, turning it into sheets, and wrapping new tree saplings in it. Turns out the deer don't like human hair!

They say they're not being greedy, but you decide: do you think the former Proud Boys leader who was sentenced to 22 years for "seditious conspiracy" relating to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol deserves 2 to 5 million dollars from the new "anti-weaponization fund"? Greg and Holly both question the legitimacy of these claims, especially from people convicted of injuring police officers during the storming on the U.S. Capitol five years ago.

As the parent of both young kids and young adult kids, Holly's worried about their mental health. With the onslaught of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence, it's become increasingly difficult for young people to maintain their mental health. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Inside Sources takes a few minutes to discuss ways to improve young people's mental health with Dr. Deepak Rajpoot, Psychiatrist & Chief Medical Officer, Community & State, UnitedHealthcare of Nevada.

Whether you're staying local or heading out somewhere exotic (looking at you, Midwest), the roads and skies are expected to be busy for the long Memorial Day weekend. Near Utah's "Mighty 5" parks, folks are expecting to see some major crowds. We hear from UDOT about the biggest trouble spots to watch out for on Utah's roads, and Anna Loughridge with the Utah Office of Tourism joins to talk about congestion in and around Moab and its national parks.

More than half of Americans don't know how to swim. They either can't swim outright, or they can't do basic things like treading water for a minute, swimming 25 yards, or getting out of a pool without a ladder. As more people head to the water during the summer months, we're spending some time talking about the importance of water safety. Ashley Spence, swim lesson instructor at Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center, joins Greg and Holly to talk about swim lessons for both kids AND adults.

It's an unfortunate reality: racism exists... even in religious communities. Ronell Hugh, President of Genesis Group (an organization for Black members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), recently shared his experiences dealing with racism. He joins the program and says these kinds of things have to be addressed, otherwise things will never change.

The most recent point-in-time count of Utah's homeless community shows that homelessness is down. But are those numbers showing the full picture of the state of homelessness in the state? Today, leaders on homeless policy from around the country will be here in Utah to talk about homelessness, public safety, drug use, and so much more. Solutions Utah board member Dave Durocher joins Inside Sources to share insights on the state of homelessness right now, and on what's being done to provide real solutions.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working to help end child and mother hunger around the world. Thanks to a $25-million donation -- which will also be matched one-for-one -- the Church expects to help up to 320 million women and children every year in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, and the Philippines. Church News reporter Aimee Cobabe discusses the donation and its potential impact.

Who do you think is more against the data center in Box Elder County: rural, suburban, or urban voters? It's not even close. New polling just out this morning from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics shows that 61% of suburban and 53% of rural voters oppose the plans. On the flip side, more urban voters actually support the project: 52% for versus 42% against. Deseret News politics reporter Brigham Tomco joins Inside Sources to explain.

The drought continues to worsen across the state, and we still have several months of hotter, drier weather to go. In other words, it's not looking great. Today, Governor Spencer Cox declared a statewide state of emergency over the drought. In his executive order, the governor says the drought comes on the heels of the worst snowpack on record. We hear from the governor and other state leaders during a LIVE news conference. Holly and Greg then share thoughts on a question that was asked of the governor about water and data centers.

• President Trump's sway on the GOP shown during primary elections
• Utah lawmakers discuss water supply, motorcycle safety, future of the penny during interim session
• Utah's wildfire outlook; massive fire burning in Southern California too
• Utah Valley University to hold conference on mental health
• Water Safety: Harmful algal blooms
• The state of the housing market
• Osmond family bringing new outdoor concert venue to Provo Canyon
• National food chains moving into the "dirty soda" business
• US Dept. of Justice announces indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro

If you own a dog, you're probably all too familiar with the awful smell of stinky dog breath. There's a new spray coming out that claims to eliminate your pooch's bad breath, using a spray with ingredients found in molasses. Holly and Greg talk about nasty breath before finishing with Holly's fun facts and Greg's closing arguments.

Today, the United States Department of Justice announced an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his involvement in the death of American servicemembers in 1996. Greg and Holly hear parts of the live news conference, then discuss what this indictment actually means for the former leader of Cuba.

Lovers of the "dirty soda" might be glad to have more choices. The style of drink got its start here in Utah, and now national chains are moving into the same world. In case you don't know, a dirty soda is a non-alcoholic creation using soda pop, creamer, flavored syrups, and even fresh fruit. But as chains like McDonald's start offering these drinks, are they doing the original companies... "dirty?"

It sounds a bit like the Tuacahn of Northern Utah -- what do you think? The Osmond family says they will build a world-class concert venue near the mouth of Provo Canyon. This would be on an old mining facility just across Highway 189 from Canyon View Park. There are lots of questions about the development, least of which is the effect of additional traffic on an already-busy stretch of highway. Greg and Holly discuss the plans and read listener comments, too.

Home prices are rising, and with the seasonal changes right now, more buyers appear to be entering the market. Some headlines say the housing market is still sluggish, so we turn to Russell Faucette, owner of the Stern Team at Omada Real Estate, for a deeper perspective.

When water levels drop and the temperatures heat up, it becomes the perfect kind of breeding ground for algal blooms. And as you hit the water for your summer fun, how can you make sure you're keeping your kids AND pets safe from unhealthy water? Environmental Program Manager at the Utah Division of Water Quality, Ben Holcomb, joins Inside Sources to share ways to stay safe in Utah's waterways.

As we approach the end of May -- which is Mental Health Awareness Month -- we continue to take a closer look at our emotional and mental well-being. Utah Valley University is preparing for a major conference on mental health, so Inside Sources takes the chance to talk about the mental health challenges and resources for young adults. Dr. Candida Johnson, Assistant Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UVU, explains.

It's no longer a fire season; it's a fire year. With a large fire burning out of control in California right now and virtually no snowpack here in Utah this year, it's going to be a looooong summer here in the West. In this Utah Firewatch segment, Greg and Holly discuss the fire outlook for the next several months. They also share updates on that massive fire in California and a new wildland fire center that's opened here in Salt Lake.

State lawmakers are back on Utah's Capitol Hill today for another day of the interim session. They're set to discuss some really interesting things, including the state's response to the ongoing drought and long-term water infrastructure. They'll also talk about Utah's motorcycle safety laws, distracted driving, and even the humble penny... which is on its way out the door. Greg and Holly give a preview.

Another one bites the dust -- Representative Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) lost his Republican primary last night. Massie hasn't been holding back about his concerns with the Trump Administration, including the Iran War and the Epstein files. Is this a telling sign of the Republican Party today -- support President Trump or your out? It happened to Massie and to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, and some in the GOP worry it'll happen in the Texas race for Senate. POLITICO politics reporter Sam Benson joins the conversation.

It's one of the most eyebrow-raising things the Inside Sources hosts have ever seen: as part of the DOJ's deal with President Donald Trump over his lawsuit against the IRS, the President, his family, and his businesses will be exempt from tax audits, investigations, and prosecution… indefinitely.

• Judge hears arguments about public, media access in Charlie Kirk murder case 
• Changes to how Utah's public colleges pick commencement speakers 
• Discussions on missionary work within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 
• Utah lawmakers to reexamine medical cannabis rules 
• Carnival Cruise Lines cancels reservations made during pricing glitch 
• Water Safety: How to boat safely and still have fun 
• Turning to AI chatbots for love 
• Investigation into deadly San Diego Islamic Center shooting continues 
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