KSL Inside Sources: 3-16-26 Full Show

KSL's Inside Sources

KSL Inside Sources: 3-16-26 Full Show

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Published on Mar 16, 2026, 1:10:19 PM
Total time: 01:48:50

Episode Description
9:05 - 9:20-  Closing Arguments Begin in Kouri Richins Murder Trial
Closing arguments are being heard in the Kouri Richins case after the defense chose to rest on Thursday without calling any witnesses, Greg and Holly discuss the latest updates with KSL.com's Emily Ashcraft and Greg provides analysis on possible reasons why the defense rested so early and what comes next.
9:35 - 9:50 - Farm Labor Shortages: Trump Admin Wants to Make It Cheaper to Hire Migrant Farm Workers
The Trump administration is making it cheaper for farmers to hire foreign farmworkers. U.S. agriculture has faced a long running labor shortage as farmworkers age and fewer Americans or new immigrants enter the field. Now with increased ICE enforcement, those impacts could be spilling over as well. Greg and Holly discuss what changes are coming and hear insight from the President of the Utah Farm Bureau, Val Jay Rigby, to share what is happening in Utah. 
9:50 - How Easter is Making a Comeback
There has been a renewed interest in the Easter holiday. We speak with Sarah Weaver Editor of the Deseret News about this yearn for colored eggs and family time.
10:05 - Ready, Set, Race! Candidates Set For Utah Primaries
Utah Primaries are coming up soon and now we know who is running for what congressional district. Greg and Holly take a look at what the counties are shaping up to be as we near poll times.
10:20 - President Trump Asks Countries For Help to Lower Oil Prices
Gas prices are rising as conflicts around the Strait of Hormuz ramp up, and President Trump is calling in backup. Trump is warning other countries to help him open up the strait or face consequences. What cards do the U.S. have when navigating this conflict and can we force other countries to help us out?
10:35 - Standout Oscar Moments
The 98th annual Academy Awards took place last night, and all the stars were there. We speak to the new Co-host of the KSL Movie Show Val Cameron about key moments from the Oscars, including a tribute to Robert Redford and what else stood out to her.
11:05 - Has the Department of Education Been Dismantled?
President Trump ordered the dissolving of the Education Department last year, but it's still standing. We go into the topic around the Education Department with Deseret News Reporter, Jason Swenson, and we discuss the major changes that have happened since the last time we checked in.
11:20 - Inside the GOP Retreat: Strategy, Struggles, and the Fight to the Midterms
House Republicans gathered at President Trump’s Doral resort for a high‑stakes strategy retreat as the 2026 midterms loom. Greg and Holly unpack the internal debates at hand with Deseret News Congressional Correspondent, Cami Mondeux, over the party’s hopes of breaking historical midterm trends. Greg and Holly explore how GOP leaders are navigating tight margins, mixed priorities, and Trump’s growing demands—while trying to hold onto their majority in a political landscape where enthusiasm, turnout, and timing could make or break their agenda.
11:35 - Wild Weather: Wind, Heat, Tornadoes - Oh My!
We are seeing a non-typical winter fading into spring with a record low of snow and temperatures rising nearly twenty degrees above normal in some locations across the state. We have KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson on to discuss the weather patterns we are seeing and how hard it is to predict what we might see going forward.
11:50 - Pandemic Reflections + Closing Arguments 
Six years ago, was when COVID started to take over Utah and empty shelves. Greg and Holly reflect on this transformative time; Holly shares more of her fun facts of the day. Greg shares his closing arguments for today's show about what trials like the one involving Kouri Richins is bringing to light in relation to Utah's judicial system.
More about 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.