KSL's Inside Sources

• New survey launched on businesses wanted for new sports and entertainment district
• Report: ChatGPT for teens not fulfilling all protection promises
• Opinion: Colleges should take advantage of debates among students on free speech
• Pres. Trump sends federal emergency funds to go to Beaver, Piute Counties after fires and floods
• Current sheriff in Wasatch County and former sheriff in Summit County indicted on criminal charges
• FCC to potentially allow more political robocalls ahead of the midterms
• Would Congress be open to bailing out the AI industry?
• Utah's Water Infrastructure: Do taxpayers have the full picture?
• New report highlights government policies that support families state-by-state
• New disclaimer on Reese's peanut butter pumpkins

Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins have a new disclaimer this year. And it has nothing to do with the ingredients — it has everything to do with the look. The disclaimer reads: "Carving not on actual product." The little image on the package has a Jack-o'-lantern cut-out, and that simple design has been the subject of a massive lawsuit over deceptive marketing. It's important to note that the lawsuit has been dismissed ... twice now. But the disclaimer is here to stay! At least for this season.

When it comes to providing assistance and support for families, it's something host Holly Richardson really cares about. Now, a new report digs into government policies across the country and examines which ones have proven effective, with data showing that they help families. Deseret News family reporter Lois Collins joins the program to explain the new study from Vanderbilt University.

Should Utahns pay more for their water to pay for future projects? It sounds pretty normal, right? The issue deals with a lack of transparency on revenue -- how much money do water districts already have? The Utah Rivers Council says the state is asking for Utahns to pay more money for their water without fully justifying why they need it or why they can't use existing revenue for it. The non-profit contacted KSL, which dug into the request and the process behind it. For more on this, we turn to KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera.

AI is seeing quite a boom right now... but what happens if there's a bust? If you remember the dot-com bubble, tech can come and go so fast, and millions of people could be affected. But if a bust happens, should the government step in to "bail" them out? Right now, members of Congress say no way. But could that change after the midterms? And for those who say AI is too big to fail, remember: nothing is immune to failure.

The Federal Communications Commission says it may loosen rules on political robocalls before next month's midterm election. Plus, they may allow AI-created calls as well. This has many concerned that unwanted, partisan, and misleading automated calls could surge in the days leading up to the election. If you hate robocalls, you'll want to hear this segment.

Two public officials are facing criminal charges right now, after a grand jury indicted them on allegations that they mishandled parts of the Kouri Richins murder investigation. The former sheriff of Summit County and the current sheriff of Wasatch County are accused of obstructing justice in the case. Holly Richardson and guest host Rusty Cannon discuss how these charges could affect the defense's push for a new trial.

Major disaster funding from the federal government will be coming to Beaver and Piute Counties. President Trump signed an emergency declaration for the communities affected by the Cottonwood Fire, plus the flooding and mudslides that followed. Utah officials say there's at least $47 million dollars in possible damage from the events over the summer. With more on this declaration and how it'll go into effect, the hosts speak with Joe Dougherty of the Utah Division of Emergency Management.

Has there been a greater push for free speech on college campuses around the U.S.? And if there has, has it resulted in more openness and more public debate? New data from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) says "cancel culture" is still alive and well, and it's causing many students to hold back on giving their true opinions. But the report also found that students are still talking -- even with a bit of fear. For more on this, Holly Richardson and guest host Rusty Cannon speak with Deseret News contributor and professor of politics at Sarah Lawrence College, Dr. Sam Abrams.

The supposedly safe teen accounts for ChatGPT might not be all that safe. A new report from Common Sense Media finds that some of the teen protections work -- like refusing to do explicitly sexual things. But there were a lot of protections that didn't work, like notifying parents about risky behavior and conversations dealing with things like suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders.

The rest of the country took notice of Utah this past weekend when a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints condemned gambling and prediction markets. Here in Utah, platforms like Kalshi and DraftKings are already illegal... or are they? Depends on who you ask. Remember, Kalshi is in a legal battle with the state right now -- they say federal law allows them to operate here. But Utah's own Attorney General says "hold up" -- they are still very much illegal. So what gives?

• Physicists voice concern with nuclear/data center project known as Project Beehive
• Healing the Great Salt Lake: dangerous dust and ongoing drought
• Gov. Cox announces new pushes for more pro-human AI in state government
• Utahns can test getting prescriptions prescribed by AI
• Appeals court overturns Arizona sentencing because judge was too influenced by AI
• KSL Investigates: UHP actually does crack down on HOV lane violators
• Local cities, ski resorts preparing for Utah 2034 Winter Olympics
• Fun Fall Festivities; leaf-peeping schedule updates
• Amazon collecting personal data and creating a deeply personal profile of who it thinks you are

You know how Amazon is always recommending things to you based on what you've bought before? Well, get a load of this! Apparently, Amazon is doing more than recommending products -- it's actually been building a little profile of who it thinks you are. And some of these descriptions are… surprisingly personal. People have been checking their Amazon “About You” profiles only to find out that Amazon has decided some shoppers have things like “flat buttocks.”  Nothing says “personalized shopping experience” like Amazon body-shaming you.

The hotter-than-average temperatures we've been experiencing definitely don't feel like fall, but things are about to change. Fall activities are already underway and KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson says the leaf-peeping season has already passed its peak. Holly and guest host Marty Carpenter discuss some of the more unique things about fall in Utah.

There are just over 7 years to go until the world comes back to Utah for the 2034 Winter Games. And preparations are well underway -- both at the state level and down at the local level. We're learning now that the city of Park City is considering a kind of funding pool to help local businesses prepare for the Games -- that's according to the Park Record. And the ski resorts are also getting ready, with several planning expansions, new lifts, and new runs to handle the onslaught of visitors.

Alright, let's be honest with each other for a minute: are you one of those people who doesn't always follow the rules of the road when it comes to the HOV lanes on I-15? The KSL Investigators routinely get emails and messages asking them why the Utah Highway Patrol doesn't enforce existing laws dealing with HOV lanes. But a new investigation finds law enforcement actually does enforce those laws… and often. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt joins Inside Sources to explain.

AI is in everything nowadays, including in the courtroom. There's a really interesting situation in Arizona where a murder victim was able to "testify" at the sentencing for his murderer. How? Through an AI-created video! The sentencing was last year, but the Court of Appeals in Arizona just overturned the sentence, saying that the judge was overly influenced by artificial intelligence.

AI is playing doctor for Utahns who opt into a new program -- the first in the nation, in fact -- that will handle digital prescriptions. It means you'd never have to see a doctor for certain conditions. Right now, the program only deals with skin care. KSL's Shelby Lofton spoke with the group behind the pilot program; the hosts hear her report and talk about whether or not they'd be comfortable sharing private health information with AI.

For much of his second term in office, Governor Spencer Cox has been pushing for a pro-human approach to artificial intelligence. Last year, he announced a new initiative that would promote a balance between AI and humans; now, he's pushing that initiative to the next level. Yesterday, he signed an order that will add AI literacy training for state employees. The order also addresses how the state plans to use AI in healthcare. For more on that, the hosts turn to Tracy Gruber, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Whether to act now or to wait -- that's the choice before Utah leaders as they grapple with toxic dust from the now-exposed lake bed of the Great Salt Lake. Researchers and advocates say we must do something now, but state leaders say things are at an okay level right now; that toxic dust hasn't exceeded EPA standards yet. Holly and Marty have a conversation about the status of the lake and the recommendations to help save it with Dr. David Parrott, Assistant Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster University.

Whether to act now or to wait -- that's the choice before Utah leaders as they grapple with toxic dust from the now-exposed lake bed of the Great Salt Lake. Researchers and advocates say we must do something now, but state leaders say things are at an okay level right now; that toxic dust hasn't exceeded EPA standards yet. Holly and Marty have a conversation about the status of the lake and the recommendations to help save it with Dr. David Parrott, Assistant Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster University.

A huge project involving more than 450 nuclear reactors in Carbon County is causing concern for at least one scientist who worries about the amount of heat that would come from the facility. It's called "Project Beehive," and it would include several data centers -- plus those nuclear reactors -- on more than 9,000 acres of BLM land near Price. KSL spoke with the physicist who has the concerns; Holly and guest host Marty Carpenter break down his arguments.

Are Utah's Republican leaders becoming more moderate? The Deseret News reports that a large network of moderate donors is quietly reshaping Utah's Republican politics. It's a movement being pushed by several groups -- including Doers Network and Governing Group -- and it aims to preserve Utah's distinct shade of red when it comes to our politics. Holly Richardson and guest host Marty Carpenter discuss the efforts to distinguish Utah's conservative politics from the rest of the country's.

• Judge overseeing Tyler Robinson case asks attorneys to come up with potential trial dates
• Is Utah's 'bagel era' coming soon?
• Utah Supreme Court hears arguments about new 'constitutional court'
• Should conservatives be more opposed to the death penalty?
• Pres. Trump says losing Los Angeles and San Diego to Iran would be a 'small price to pay'
• U.S. monitoring potential deadly case of the plague in Russia
• President Trump signs order to allow 'red dye' diesel on American roads and highways; Halloween costs soar this year
• Study: children who owned smartphones before age 12 have higher risk of developing eating disorders
• Retired robots toss themselves to a fiery death