KSL's Inside Sources

Topics covered on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Colorado River Crisis: Warm Winters and Water Woes
• Rep. Doug Fiefia Responds to Tonga Travel Ban
• Inside Trump’s Second Term: Susie Wiles and the ‘Junkyard Dogs’
• Home Buying in 2026: Your Ultimate Checklist

Riverton High School students are on a mission to make a difference. Through their annual Silver Rush fundraiser, they are raising money to support mental health programs. Greg and Holly speak with Seth Christensen, Student Body President, and Hailey Scott, Student Body Communications Officer, about how the effort and how you can help.

A group of Minnesota judges are making headlines, not for rulings, but for rocking out. Greg and Holly discuss the band, recent threats against the judiciary, and how judges are using music to cope with the challenging climate in 2025.

From cookie baking to tree decorating, family traditions create shared identity and lasting memories. Holly shares why these rituals matter and how to start new ones this holiday season.

Is there hope for the Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the month? We've learned that four Republicans joined Democrats in a petition to force a vote to extend the subsidies. Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News Congressional Correspondent, breaks down what happened and what it means.

Vanity Fair’s deep dive into Trump’s second term is gaining attention. It reportedly reveals power players, strategy shifts, and controversial moves. Lauren Irwin from the Deseret News joins to unpack Susie Wiles’ role as White House Chief of Staff, the Epstein files, and what’s next for the administration.

A new campaign in West Valley and Salt Lake City is sending a strong message: “No ICE Allowed.” Sarah Buck, Co-Leader of Salt Lake Indivisible, explains why these signs are appearing at local businesses and how the community is responding.

The Trump administration’s expanded travel ban now includes Tonga, potentially affecting families and students in Utah. Rep. Doug Fiefia, whose parents emigrated from Tonga, joins to share his reaction to the expanded travel ban.

A startling situation unfolded in Florida when a 4-year-old jumped from a car being towed after she was left inside. Greg and Holly discuss this frightening incident and the potential legal consequences.

With temperatures nearing 60 degrees just days before Christmas, experts are sounding the alarm on the Colorado River. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small breaks down a new report warning that just one or two dry years could push Lake Powell and Lake Mead past critical thresholds, jeopardizing water supply, hydropower, and farming across the West.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an “earning indicator” to help students make smarter financial decisions about college. Jason Swenson explains how this tool works, why some institutions—including those in Utah—are flagged, and what it means for future students aspiring to attend college. Would knowing your potential earnings have changed your college decision? Greg and Holly hear from listeners to discuss whether higher education should come with a financial warning label.

Topics covered on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Manhunt Continues For Brown University Shooting Suspect
• Too Much? Poll Shows What Americans Think About Trump Immigration Policies 
• Ballet West Warns of 'Nutcracker' Ticket Scams + Online Red Flags 
• The Brain’s Secret Superpower: How and When It Rewires Itself

Utah Auditor Tina Cannon has pulled her lawsuit challenging the meeting on the vote to relocate her office in Utah's Capitol... Greg and Holly get the latest details from KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small on where this office debate stands and why the lawsuit was dropped.

Massive rainfall has triggered dangerous flooding across Washington State, breaching a levee and forcing evacuations in parts of Seattle.  Greg and Holly go live to Washinton State with James Lynch from KIRO NewsRadio in Seattle, to get the latest on the downfall, flooding and the status of evacuations.

Did you know that the brain rewires itself throughout the lifetime? Lois Collin's with the Deseret News joins the show to discuss how the brain rewires itself… and when?

The president's plan to create his three-hundred-million-dollar ballroom is on display in the courtroom today. Preservationists are accusing him of illegally tearing down the East Wing of The White House. The Administration is pushing against criticism saying that he is following the long history of presidents making renovations to the building. Greg and Holly discuss these renovations and where the line is when it comes to renovations.

The president's plan to create his three-hundred-million-dollar ballroom is on display in the courtroom today. Preservationists are accusing him of illegally tearing down the East Wing of The White House. The Administration is pushing against criticism saying that he is following the long history of presidents making renovations to the building. Greg and Holly discuss these renovations and where the line is when it comes to renovations.

Ballet West is putting on their yearly show of 'The Nutcracker', the perfect way to put someone in the Christmas mood. But they are warning attendees of a massive increase in fake tickets and overpriced tickets. Natalie Thorpe, Ballet West Director of Patron Services, brings the latest details about this ticket scam.  Holly and Greg turn to KSL Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt to learn the red flags you should be looking at while shopping for tickets to ANYTHING online, as well as other top-of-mind holiday scams underway right now.

In a new poll conducted by Pew Research, over fifty percent of Americans believe that the administration is doing too much deporting immigrants. Greg and Holly pour over the poll and discuss the deeper numbers.

The Utah man who was detained by ICE during his final green card interview, has been granted bail. Greg and Holly speak to his Attorney, Adam Crayk with an update on the case and where it goes from here.

After the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Pres. Trump made a statement on social media, blaming Reiner for his own death. Those comments have sparked a sharp backlash, even from members of the GOP. Greg and Holly discuss where the line is when speaking about someone's murder in the public eye about the ethics and accountability; we all should follow.

Authorities are releasing more information on the suspected shooter that took two lives and injured nine others on Saturday, including surveillance footage of the suspect.   NewsNation's National Correspondent Jessica Kartalijia joins the show live with updates from Brown University.

A group of Salt Lake County residents are taking a stand against a nearly 14% property tax hike -- and rallying neighbors to put the decision back in voters’ hands with a referendum. Goud Maragani, one of the residents behind the referendum, joins the show to explain the reasoning. Greg and Holly take live calls and texts about if voters should have a final say on tax increases.

This weekend has been marked by heartbreaking violence both in the U.S. and abroad. A shooting during a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has shocked communities worldwide. Greg and Holly reflect on the tragedy and share the experience at Utah’s Capitol rotunda, where hundreds gathered to light the first Hanukkah candles with heavy hearts, celebrating the holiday while mourning the loss of life. They also hear reactions from Rabbi Avremi Zippel and former Utah lawmaker Patrice Arent, the only Jewish person to have served in the Utah Senate and past co-president of the National Association of Jewish Legislators. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News shares his perspective on this weekend's tragedies.