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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Inside Sources Full Show June 18th, 2025: SCOTUS upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming car for minors
  • What is adoption tourism?
  • Poll shows how Utahns may vote on HB 267 referendum 
  • How heat impacts mental health
  • 'The battle begins' Iran supreme leader responds to talks of surrender
  • The U of U student detained by ICE in Colorado
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Jun 18, 2025 2:4 PM
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The significance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is tomorrow, June 19th and the hosts discuss the significance and history of this holiday. Holly explains why and how her family celebrates. Holly also shares her fun facts of the day!
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Jun 18, 2025 2:2 PM
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Creating an safety plan during crowded events
With the tragic shootings that took place in Utah over the weekend, there may big concerns about safety as many attend large crowded events this summer. Chris Burbank, former Salt Lake City Chief of Police joins the show to discuss how families and individuals can stay on top of their safety while in large crowds.
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Jun 18, 2025 2:2 PM
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Colorless Kool-Aid? Kraft Heinz and General Mills pulling artificial dyes by 2027
Two major food producers say that they will be pulling artificial dyes from their U.S. products starting in 2027. While Heinz ketchup is one product that actually doesn't use artificial dyes, Greg and Holly discuss the products that could be impacted.
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Jun 18, 2025 2:1 PM
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Utahns are the worst tippers in the nation
A new study from lending tree shows that Utahns are the worst tippers in the nation. Greg and Holly discuss.
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Jun 18, 2025 1:59 PM
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The Tik Tok rollercoaster continues
President Trump has once again delayed the Tik Tok Ban from taking effect. Greg and Holly discuss why this is continuing to be an issue and speak with KSL NewsRadio Producer, Caitlyn Johnston on how Tik Tokers are responding… and if people on the platform still care if It gets banned or not. 
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Jun 18, 2025 1:58 PM
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The U of U student detained by ICE in Colorado
A University of Utah student was detained by ICE after being pulled over in Colorado. A sheriff probe is showing that ICE may have improperly used shared information to detain the 19 year old, Caroline Dias Goncalves.
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Jun 18, 2025 1:58 PM
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'The battle begins' Iran supreme leader responds to talks of surrender
President Trump is weighing his options, declaring, quote, "We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran," a claim that departs from previous U.S. statements that Israel's offensive was done without U.S. involvement. The President also demanding the regimes "unconditional surrender," and then delivering this warning: "We know exactly where the so-called "Supreme Leader" is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there -- we are not going to take him out, kill, at least not for now." The Iranian leader responding on social media: "The battle begins." Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments.
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Jun 18, 2025 1:57 PM
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How heat impacts mental health
The heat is on! Triple digit temperatures are expected tomorrow.. KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank shares what to expect. Holly and Greg discuss how new research that shows how the heat can impact mental health.
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Jun 18, 2025 1:55 PM
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Poll shows how Utahns may vote on HB 267 referendum 
Utahns are weighing in on how they'd vote on a referendum...that seeks to undo a new state law. The law would ban public employee unions from bargaining for better pay and working conditions. Greg and Holly discuss what Utahns are saying in the poll and where the law stands today.
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Jun 18, 2025 1:54 PM
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What is adoption tourism?

Today on Utah's Capitol Hill, Interim meetings are taking place where lawmakers will discuss policy and potential legislation for the next session.  One issue that is top of mind is the issues surrounding adoption tourism. Senator Todd Weiler explains the issue at hand and how the state is looking into it.

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Jun 18, 2025 1:53 PM
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SCOTUS upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming car for minors
The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Greg and Holly discuss the details of the ruling.
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Jun 18, 2025 1:52 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show June 17th, 2025: Utah Senator Mike Lee faces backlash over response to Minnesota Lawmaker killing
  • Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker killing reportedly drove to homes of other politicians
  • What we know about the "peacekeeper" at SLC's No Kings rally
  • What to expect during Utah Legislature interim meetings
  • Provo ranked #1 best run city by WalletHub
  • 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!' President Trump's warning to Iran's capitol city
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Jun 17, 2025 5:54 PM
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Red Bull Soap Box races draw 50,000 people to SLC
Nearly 50,000 people attended Red Bull's soapbox races in Salt Lake City over the weekend to watch dozens of thrill seekers race down the street in homemade go karts. Greg and Holly discuss this event and Holly goes through her fun facts of the day!
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Jun 17, 2025 5:51 PM
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Jeff Flake: The case for soft power
We have always looked to strong and courageous leaders who will not backdown from their opinions as the epitome of leadership. But in a new article from the Deseret News, we may be rethinking this. We speak to
Jeff Flake, served as U.S. ambassador to Turkey and as a U.S. senator from Arizona from 2013 to 2019 and is currently the Chair for the World Trade Center Utah about the usefulness of "Soft Power" and how it can lead to some de-escalation in the current political climate.
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Jun 17, 2025 5:51 PM
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Key changes released by senate on the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Negotiations are heating up around President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill". The Senate has released major modification of the bill. Holly and Greg discuss the proposed amendments to the bill and the possibility of the changes seeing the light of day.
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Jun 17, 2025 5:39 PM
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Can the 'Trump phone' be made in the USA?
The Trump Organization unveiled their newest venture to create their own phone plan as well as the "Trump Phone", and Meta creates a super intelligence lab. We tap ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski bring the latest on what to know about "Trump Mobile" and the gold "Trump phone". Does it hold up to its proposed price tag? And can it be made in the USA? 
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Jun 17, 2025 5:32 PM
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Trump administration considers adding more countries to their travel ban list
The Trump Administration is looking to add to its travel ban list and additional thirty-six countries which include twenty-five African nations as well as major U.S. partners Egypt and Djibouti. We discuss the major implications that adding U.S. partners to a travel ban might lead to and how they came to the decision on these countries.
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Jun 17, 2025 5:32 PM
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'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!' President Trump's warning to Iran's capitol city
President Trump posting on social media that "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" which is Iran's capitol and one of the largest cities in the middle east. Greg and Holly bring the latest developments as Israeli strikes continue to rain in on Iran and the likelihood of U.S. becoming involved in the conflict.
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Jun 17, 2025 5:27 PM
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Provo ranked #1 best run city by WalletHub
Provo has been dubbed the "Best-Run City in America" by WalletHub.  Provo City Mayor Michelle Kaufusi shares her reaction to the ranking and how they are managing the massive growth coming to the area.
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Jun 17, 2025 5:25 PM
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What to expect during Utah Legislature interim meetings
This week, the Utah State Legislature is holding meetings to address key issues in the state. Holly breaks down the top topics she has her eye on include AI's impact on elections, nuclear energy and adoption tourism.
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Jun 17, 2025 4:55 PM
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What we know about the "peacekeeper" at SLC's No Kings rally
Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments on the person working as a "peacekeeper" at this weekend's No Kings rally in Salt Lake City...where one person was shot and killed. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small shares the latest statement from the event organizers. Greg walks through what to know about open carry laws in Utah.
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Jun 17, 2025 3:51 PM
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Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker killing reportedly drove to homes of other politicians
Greg and Holly bring the latest developments on the deadly attack of state lawmakers in Minnesota. The suspect reportedly drove to homes of at least for state politicians as part of a planned killing spree.
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Jun 17, 2025 3:51 PM
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Utah Senator Mike Lee faces backlash over response to Minnesota Lawmaker killing
Utah Senator Mike Lee is facing backlash after some social media posts he uploaded to X which appeared to make light of the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers that killed one and her husband. We bring on Cami Mondeux, Deseret News Congressional Correspondent, to discuss the pressure Lee is facing.
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Jun 17, 2025 3:50 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show June 16th, 2025: 3 dead after shooting at WestFest 
  • Innocent bystander killed after shots fired at 'No Kings' protest in SLC
  • Minnesota lawmaker and spouse dead after shooting
  • Deseret News 175 years
  • Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on recent violence
  • Food for thought: The increase of grocery prices 
  • Why peace and opportunity in Bangladesh matter to the United States
  • Conflicts continue between Israel and Iran + Holly's facts of the day
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Jun 16, 2025 1:16 PM
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