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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Hawaii Flooding and Record Heat
Hawaii is suffering from the worst flooding in decades, with more rain on the way. Greg and Holly discuss the latest details on the flooding. The hosts also provide an update on the record heat hitting the West, including Utah.
00:09:24
Mar 23, 2026 1:48 PM
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Pres. Trump  Extends Iran Strait of Hormuz Deadline
President Trump appears to be backing down from his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure after setting a deadline of tonight for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments.
00:08:59
Mar 23, 2026 1:47 PM
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Social Media is Harming Adolescents: Inside the World Happiness Report  
Social media is harming adolescents on a large scale.  That's one of the key details in the new World Happiness Report, which also shows that the U.S. is generally not happy. Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins the show.
00:09:28
Mar 23, 2026 1:42 PM
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Stress-Tested: Why Utah Ranks Nearly Last in Stress
Utah ranks as the 49th least stressed state in a new WalletHub report, far calmer than stress‑heavy Louisiana. Greg and Holly speak with WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo about what makes Utah so relaxed, where we can still improve, and why outdoor habits—like “forest bathing”—might play a role. Greg and Holly also share how they de‑stress.
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Mar 23, 2026 1:41 PM
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Deadly Collision at LaGuardia Airport
There's been a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. An Air Canada Express flight collided with a firetruck on the runway, leaving the pilot and copilot dead. Greg and Holly discuss the latest with NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza.
00:09:29
Mar 23, 2026 1:40 PM
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ICE Agents Assisting TSA?
Starting today... ICE Agents are headed to different airports across the country to help out with TSA as agents face more work without pay, causing an increase in call-outs. Greg and Holly discuss what is known and not known.
00:07:55
Mar 23, 2026 1:39 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 20th, 2026: Prop 4 Repeal Effort on the Brink of Failure 
  • Chuck Norris Dead at 86
  • How Domestic Violence Impacts Children
  • Pacific Islanders Face Mental Health Service Roadblocks 
  • Fertilizer in Crisis: How a Middle East Conflict Threatens Our Food Supply
  • Weird Political News: Trump's Gold Coin and MAGA's AI Dream Girl
  • How Utah Families Will Benefit From Newly Passed Bills
  • Facts of the Day & The Big Movie: Project Hail Mary
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Mar 20, 2026 12:58 PM
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Facts of the Day & The Big Movie: Project Hail Mary
Holly breaks down the facts of the day, we chat with Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show about the week’s biggest film, 'Project Hail Mary', and remember Chuck Norris by sharing listener favorites and classic Chuck Norris jokes.
 
00:08:46
Mar 20, 2026 12:56 PM
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How Utah Families Will Benefit From Newly Passed Bills
Utah families will see some benefits from the recent bills passed by the Utah Legislature...Tracy Gruber, Executive Director, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, walks through what Utahns need to know.
00:07:59
Mar 20, 2026 12:55 PM
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Weird Political News: Trump's Gold Coin and MAGA's AI Dream Girl
Jim and Holly discuss how MAGA's new dream girl is actually AI and the effort from President Trump to have his face on a 24-karat gold coin.
00:09:36
Mar 20, 2026 12:55 PM
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Fertilizer in Crisis: How a Middle East Conflict Threatens Our Food Supply
Major fertilizer shipments have been disrupted due to the conflict in the Middle East, especially through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Michael Kofoed, assistant professor of economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a research fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics, joins to explain how these supply shocks could ripple into our food system and what this means for farmers.
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Mar 20, 2026 12:51 PM
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Pacific Islanders Face Mental Health Service Roadblocks 
New research from BYU shows that Pacific Islanders face roadblocks in seeking mental health services. Dr. Kawika Allen, BYU professor of Counseling Psychology, joins the show with more details.
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Mar 20, 2026 12:51 PM
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How Domestic Violence Impacts Children
The upcoming season of The Bachelorette has been canceled after a video of a Utah mom, Taylor Frankie Paul, showed her throwing metal chairs at her ex, with a child present. Kimmi Wolf with the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition joins the show to discuss the long-term impact of domestic violence on children. Taylor Franke Paul is featured on the reality show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and was selected as the latest Bachelorette. The season was set to premiere this Sunday, but has now been cancelled. 
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Mar 20, 2026 12:48 PM
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Chuck Norris Dead at 86
The family of Chuck Norris from a post on his Instagram feed... that the actor passed away at the age of 86.  He was rushed to the hospital yesterday morning in Hawaii... but the exact reason was not released.  Jim and Holly speak with KSL Movie Show Host Andy Farnsworth about Norris's impact in the movie world. The hosts share some of their favorite Chuck Norris jokes.
00:09:36
Mar 20, 2026 12:47 PM
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Prop 4 Repeal Effort on the Brink of Failure 
The effort to repeal Prop 4 and put it back on the ballot is still up in the air as more signature removals become verified. Holly and guest host Jim Bennett speak with Taylor Morgan, Partner at Morgan May Affairs and Executive Director of Count My Vote, about the latest updates and how things might be looking.
00:07:33
Mar 20, 2026 12:46 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show March 19th, 2026: Utah Gas Prices Near $4 Per Gallon
  • Hundreds of Protesters Gather Outside ICE-Owned SLC Warehouse
  • Saving Water: What Are You Willing To Give Up?
  • Car Buyer Beware: Vin Cloning
  • The Impact of Birth Trauma on Utah Mothers
  • Energy, Strategy, and Conflict: Breaking Down Iran’s Recent Oil Refinery Attacks
  • One Year, No Write Ups: Utah Convicted Murderer Seeks Parole
  • Senator MarkWayne Mullin Clears First Hurdle To Become Next Homeland Security Secretary
  • Women in Construction: Opportunity, Impact, and Misconceptions
  • Closing Arguments + Fun Facts
01:43:30
Mar 20, 2026 9:45 AM
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Closing Arguments + Fun Facts
Holly shares her fun facts of the day and Greg shares his closing arguments with his takeaways learning about women in the construction industry.
00:08:07
Mar 20, 2026 9:42 AM
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Women in Construction: Opportunity, Impact, and Misconceptions
Women are playing a bigger role in shaping today’s construction industry, not only in the field but in project management and executive leadership. Janae Thomas-Watson - Senior Project Manager with Big-D Construction joins the show to discuss what women bring to the construction industry and what opportunities there are for women in the field.
00:08:21
Mar 20, 2026 9:41 AM
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Senator MarkWayne Mullin Clears First Hurdle To Become Next Homeland Security Secretary
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the next Homeland Security Secretary, to take over Kristi Noem, has cleared the first hurdle. Cami Mondeux, Deseret News Congressional Correspondent, joins the show to explain the latest.
00:07:56
Mar 20, 2026 9:40 AM
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One Year, No Write Ups: Utah Convicted Murderer Seeks Parole
A man convicted of murder in Utah is seeking parole after a year of no disciplinary write-ups. Greg analyzes what parole is and how different scenarios lead to different outcomes.
00:08:55
Mar 20, 2026 9:40 AM
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Energy, Strategy, and Conflict: Breaking Down Iran’s Recent Oil Refinery Attacks
We've learned that Iran attacked an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia and 2 in Kuwait. To help us understand more of why this may have happened and the battle over oil, Dr. Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University and Professor of Political Science, shares his insight.
00:07:45
Mar 20, 2026 9:39 AM
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The Impact of Birth Trauma on Utah Mothers
A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute finds nearly half of mothers... have experienced birth trauma. Melanie Beagley, senior health research analyst at the Gardner Institute and lead author of the report, joins the show to discuss the impact and resources for support.
00:19:19
Mar 20, 2026 9:38 AM
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Car Buyer Beware: Vin Cloning
Scammers are taking advantage of online sales to get rid of stolen cars or sell you one that doesn't even exist. KSL TV's Matt Gephardt shares what he learned about this specific scam of VIN cloning.
00:09:05
Mar 20, 2026 9:31 AM
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Saving Water: What Are You Willing To Give Up?
It's hot, it's just getting hotter -- leaving us all to maybe start worrying more about saving water... A new poll shows 44% are taking shorter showers to save water among many other things.  What are you willing to do or what have you done to save water? Greg and Holly discuss and speak with Kelly Good with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District about the most effective water-saving methods. Listeners share their input.
00:16:42
Mar 20, 2026 9:30 AM
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Hundreds of Protesters Gather Outside ICE-Owned SLC Warehouse
Hundreds of protesters expressed anger over the Department of Homeland Security's purchase of a massive warehouse in Salt Lake City. Greg and Holly walk through the latest details and what information we've received from officials.
00:09:18
Mar 20, 2026 9:28 AM
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