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 October 28th, 2025: Utah Legislature will not backfill SNAP funding during shutdown 
  • How cities and organizations are stepping up for furloughed workers
  • AI and layoffs: Why Amazon is reshaping its workforce
  • Should Granite School District split?
  • Forget politics—This is America’s real dinner table drama
  • Utah is open for business: Inside the Australia & New Zealand trade mission
  • $1,000 reward for info on racial slur traffic sign hack
  • President Biden and the Autopen
  • 'Strongest storm on the planet' Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
  • Reflective costumes and smart routes: DPS on Halloween Safety
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Oct 28, 2025 1:45 PM
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Reflective costumes and smart routes: DPS on Halloween Safety
Halloween is days away, and children will be running wild through the streets trick-or-treating! UDOT and DPS have released some tips on practical ways to keep kids safe this Halloween. From reflective costumes to pedestrian safety, Greg and Holly walk through what every family needs to know.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:42 PM
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'Strongest storm on the planet' Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Thailand.  KSL Meteorologist Devan Masciulli breaks down the storm’s path, potential impacts, and shares insight from a family member who is stuck in Thailand right now due to the storm.  What it means for travelers and families in affected areas.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:41 PM
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President Biden and the Autopen
House Republicans are calling for further investigation from the Justice Department into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen, a device that replicates a signature, to sign executive actions. The new report questions whether Biden was aware of key decisions made during his presidency, citing concerns about his cognitive health.. Greg and Holly discuss more of the report and why autopens are used.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:40 PM
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$1,000 reward for info on racial slur traffic sign hack
A construction sign in Alpine was hacked to display a racial slur. Police are now offering a $1,000 reward for information. Lone Peak Police Chief Brian Gwilliam explains the latest on the investigation and community response.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:39 PM
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Utah is open for business: Inside the Australia & New Zealand trade mission
Governor Cox and Utah leaders were in Australia and New Zealand to strengthen trade ties. Jason Swensen with the Deseret News joins the show to unpack the mission’s goals and what it means for Utah businesses.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:38 PM
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Forget politics—This is America’s real dinner table drama
There's one topic that is causing the most discomfort at the dinner table! It's not religion... it's not politics... it's money! A new Bankrate survey reveals finances could be the most uncomfortable topic at holiday gatherings this year. Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst, Ted Rossman, shares tips for breaking the money taboo and starting healthy conversations around finances.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:38 PM
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Should Granite School District split?
Parents and policymakers are asking if Utah’s largest school district should be divided. Eva Terry with the Deseret News explains the latest on the debate and what a split could mean for students and communities. Granite School District Superintendent Ben Horsley shares the district's response to this idea. 
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Oct 28, 2025 1:31 PM
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AI and layoffs: Why Amazon is reshaping its workforce
Amazon announced they are cutting 14,000 corporate jobs, the largest reduction in its history. ABC Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins to discuss why the company is restructuring, the role of AI, and how these layoffs could ripple into Utah’s economy.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:26 PM
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How cities and organizations are stepping up for furloughed workers
United Way organizations in Utah have launched a $1 million fundraising effort for those impacted by the shutdown.  Patrick McIntyre, Chief Development & Communications Officer OF United Way Salt Lake, shares resources available for families and how you can access or provide help today. Also, Ogden City has announced a plan to defer utility payments for furloughed federal workers. Mike McBride, Communications Director for Ogden City, joins to discuss what residents need to know about this offering.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:26 PM
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Utah Legislature will not backfill SNAP funding during shutdown 
86,000 Utah families could lose food benefits, and the Utah legislature will not be backfilling the SNAP needs, which total $33 million each month in Utah. Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News joins the show to explain the legislative conversations and what it means for vulnerable households.
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Oct 28, 2025 1:25 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show October 27th, 2025: Rainy Days and Mondays
  • Prop 4 is back in the hot seat
  • Government shutdown hits day 27
  • Layton Mayoral Candidate faces legal questions
  • Louvre theft suspects in custody
  • What the NBA Gambling ring bust says about America's gambling problem
  • Tremonton man raises money to honor fallen officers in DC
  • Utah's Cosmetic Crisis
  • From filings to franks, furloughed IRS attorney turns to the almighty hotdog
  • The nation's youth are turning towards faith
  • Halloween spending spree
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Oct 27, 2025 2:56 PM
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Halloween spending spree
Americans love Halloween; more specifically, they love spending on Halloween. Greg and Holly break down the price of pumpkins and the cost of candy and just how much is going to be spent in the average household.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:53 PM
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The nation's youth are turning towards faith
Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joined Holly and Greg to talk about the rising importance of faith among the youth and what this means for the future of the church.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:52 PM
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From filings to franks, furloughed IRS attorney turns to the almighty hotdog
Isaac Stein has been furloughed from his job as an attorney for the IRS, and he has taken it as an opportunity to put his business into full swing in DC. Holly and Greg talk about how this furloughed attorney is taking the lemons he's been served during the government shutdown… and turning them into…. Hotdogs. 
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Oct 27, 2025 2:51 PM
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Utah's Cosmetic Crisis
Utah is seeing a rise in the use of cosmetic surgery to alter young people's appearance. Dr. Susan Madsen, Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, joined Holly and Greg to say why this is happening and why the "Utah Look" is so harmful.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:48 PM
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Tremonton man raises money to honor fallen officers in DC
Darren Jex is selling custom coasters bearing the names of Sergeant Lee Sorenson and Officer Eric Estrada, who were killed in the line of duty earlier this year. The profits of these coasters are being used to send the officers and families of the Tremonton-Garland police department to Police Week in Washington, DC, in May so they may be there when Sorenson and Estrada's names are added to the National Police Memorial.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:47 PM
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What the NBA Gambling ring bust says about America's gambling problem
After a police bust revealed an NBA-linked illegal betting ring was being run by the mafia, it raised an important concern over Americans and the rising prominence of sports betting. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, joins the show to talk about the pandemic of parlays.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:45 PM
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Louvre theft suspects in custody
Two suspects in the daring caper that stripped the Louvre museum of 102 million dollars' worth of goods are in custody after police found them attempting to flee to Africa. Holly and Greg discuss the grand scheme and what happens now to these daring criminals.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:44 PM
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Layton Mayoral Candidate faces legal questions
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Layton Mayoral candidate Trevor Lee Foust is being charged with four misdemeanors because of a 911 call placed by his wife alleging he threatened her in front of their children. Now, legal experts say this may jeopardize the integrity of his position as a candidate. Greg and Holly discuss what is known and how this may impact the race.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:43 PM
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Government shutdown hits day 27
The shutdown of the US government has passed the 27-day mark and is hurtling towards the record for the longest in history. Now the Trump administration has said federal food aid will not be going out on November 1st, leaving people worried and potentially hungry. Greg and Holly discuss what exactly it will take to get the country back on track.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:42 PM
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Prop 4 is back in the hot seat
Utah Republican legislators are changing their course to repeal Prop 4. They are working to take the issue straight to voters next year rather than the legislature. Holly and Greg tell you everything you need to know about it and what you need to keep an eye on as a voter.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:40 PM
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Rainy Days and Mondays
Utahns woke up this morning to a steady stream of rain across the Wasatch Front that has turned highways into a slick and sluggish mess. Heather Kelly from the KSL Traffic Center joined Holly and Greg to talk about driving in bad weather. Greg and Holly also discuss Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to wreak havoc in Thailand.
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Oct 27, 2025 2:39 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show October 24th, 2025: Federal workers face first day without paychecks: ways to help
  • Social security recipients to get cost-of-living boost in 2026
  • Utah lawmaker proposes limit on number of bills lawmakers can file
  • Trump vs Canada: Trade talks off due to Canadian ad featuring Ronald Reagan
  • Report: More than 70% of Utah jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031
  • From wastewater to white powder? The future of snowmaking
  • Chillingly realistic movies that could actually happen
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Oct 24, 2025 12:43 PM
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Chillingly realistic movies that could actually happen
Andy Farnsworth from the KSL Movie Show reviews the week’s big release, Regretting You, and tackles the question: What movie scared you because it could actually happen? Holly shares her facts of the day.
 
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Oct 24, 2025 12:29 PM
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