KSL's Inside Sources

• Back to the future: So. Utah business offers VHS rentals
• Diesel prices hit record high -- what are people doing to save money?
• Interest rates may go up again as the Fed tries to fight stubborn inflation
• President Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting continue to face judicial pushback
• Hope for people waiting for organ transplants: pigs
• State of farming, ranching in Utah
• Ask the Attorney: man accused of killing three women in Wayne County to appear in court
• The Detour: Man returns century-old magazine to library without having to pay multi-thousand-dollar late fee

What's the biggest library late fee you've ever paid? Or maybe you didn't pay… but how big was the charge? How about $12,000? One man back East had that fee for a 132-year-old overdue magazine. But here's the kicker: he won't have to pay the fee after all!

This was such a sad, crazy story when it broke last March -- three women killed in Wayne County. Their money and cars were stolen in the process. Prosecutors say Ivan Miller killed the three in an attempt to get home to Iowa. It appears to be a completely random thing, but that doesn't make it any easier to process. Miller's due in court today, so Inside Sources takes the chance to ask KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas about the case.

A lackluster winter, a weird spring, and a hot, dry summer -- all things that make farming and ranching here in Utah and across the West more challenging than normal. Mixed with a difficult economy, international tariffs, and challenges with herd sizes, our farmers and ranchers have sure had an uphill battle. So with all that in mind, we focus on how agriculture has been dealing with some really intense challenges. The show is first joined by Kaid Panek, brand ambassador for the American Cattlemen and former state vice president of the Utah FFA. The hosts then shift specifically to farming and are joined by Ron Stratford, President of the Utah Farmers Union.

Isn't science amazing? There's a constant shortage of organs for transplants in the country, but our animal friends may be able to help. The Deseret News reports that a man lived without dialysis for 271 days thanks to a pig kidney. With more on how this kind of thing works and what it could mean for transplants of all kinds, Greg and Holly are joined in the studio by Deseret News reporter Lois Collins.

Yet another knock against President Trump's attempts to restrict mail-in voting -- this morning, a second federal judge blocked the administration from implementing new rules for the U.S. Postal Service to tighten mail-in voting requirements. At the same time, our Lieutenant Governor continues to face investigations and pushback from the Department of Justice over voter information privacy. Governor Cox is now defending the state's chief election officer and vote-by-mail in the state; the hosts explain.

The Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates this week at its regular meeting, and it's thanks to stubbornly high inflation. But interest rates are already higher than many would like, and wasn't the whole goal of President Trump appointing a new Fed chair so that he could lower interest rates? With more on why inflation continues to stay high and why the Fed must rely on its formulas to make interest rate decisions, Inside Sources is joined by Zions Bank Senior Economist Robert Spendlove.

Over the weekend, nationwide diesel prices hit an all-time high when they surpassed the $ 6-a-gallon mark. There's been a lot of finger-pointing over who's at fault for the high prices, but regardless, it's going to hurt our wallets. Even if you don't drive a diesel truck, most of the food and goods shipped around the U.S. rely on diesel to get to their destination. And that means higher prices will continue to trickle down. The hosts discuss the reasons for the high diesel prices right now and hear from listeners on what they're doing to save a buck here and there.

Grab your leggings and your shoulder pads, tease your hair or go get a perm, and head down to your local video store for a true blast from the past! The 80s are calling, and they want you to spend your Friday nights like you used to: picking up a good old VHS for your weekend relaxation. With all the talk of expanding tech and AI, wouldn't it be nice to use some old-fashioned tech for your entertainment? Greg and Holly discuss a video store in Southern Utah that's trying to head back to a totally tubular past.

This morning, President Trump shared that he doesn't think guardrails or controls are needed to better protect people from the dangers of artificial intelligence. In fact, he said there needs to be less regulation so the AI industry in the U.S. can grow and win the "AI race" against China. His comments came after several industry leaders said we need to slow down AI development and introduce more safeguards. The comments from those leaders have many asking why they can't police themselves in the first place, and why they need the government to do it. For more on whether the industry could enforce rules themselves and what that would look like, Greg and Holly are joined by Cinco AI founder Tim Kapp, who's an AI builder, professor, and economist.

• Utah leaders remember 9/11
• The impact of 9/11 on America's Muslim community
• Operation Yellow Ribbon: A bright light amid one of America's darkest days

Amid the chaos and darkness that fell upon our country 25 years ago today, there was a little glimmer of light coming from our neighbors in the north. Shortly after the attacks began, the FAA closed American airspace for the first time ever. Suddenly, planes across the country were ordered to land... immediately.  With thousands of planes in the air -- flying to the U.S. from overseas destinations -- it meant two options: turn back or find another place to land. Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp joins to share more on how a small town in Newfoundland, Canada, stepped in to help thousands of Americans, many of whom were experiencing the worst day of their lives.

In the aftermath of 9/11, the country's Muslim community faced an increase in attacks. Even those who had nothing to do with what happened that day faced harassment, abuse, and danger. It's important to us to cover that part of the story too -- this group of Americans experienced something so terrible that this is their story too. For more on that perspective, Greg and Holly speak with Imam Shuaib Din of the Utah Islamic Center.

As we remember and honor what happened on 9/11, state leaders here are also memorializing the day. Greg and Holly take our listeners to the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol, where Governor Spencer Cox shares a special message on this somber anniversary.

Today, the nation and the world pause to remember the tragic, terror-filled day of 25 years ago. On September 11th, 2001, our very sense of peace and security came under attack. In the process, thousands died in planes, in office buildings, and in government installations. Many of those people were first responders and volunteers desperately trying to help save as many lives as possible. This morning, bells tolled at the sites of the attacks to honor those killed. Names of the 2,977 killed that day were also read aloud. In this special edition of Inside Sources, Greg and Holly take some time to reflect on what happened, how we've changed as a country in the process, and how people across the country are working to make sure we truly never forget. The hosts are joined by several guests in the process:

• KSL NewsRadio host Jeff Caplan was in New York City that morning and joins to share what happened as he broadcast over the airwaves during the attacks
• Jennie Taylor, founder of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, joins to speak on how Utahns honor the day through The 9/11 Project
• Hilary Reiter Azzaretti with 9/11 Day explains how people in Utah and around the world are coming together to create a day of service on the anniversary

• DOJ confirms investigation into Utah's chief elections officer
• Is artificial intelligence really out to eliminate the human race?
• Charlie Kirk: One year later
• How to tone down the rhetoric and have appropriate political conversations and discussions
• Physical and mental healing still underway… 25 years after terror attacks on 9/11
• Supreme Court justice makes surprise appearance at Utah school

Thousands of students in the Jordan School District got what Greg and Holly consider to be a really special treat: a surprise visit from a U.S. Supreme Court justice! Justice Sonia Sotomayor stopped by to share her experiences while also encouraging the young students to follow their dreams. The Inside Sources host describe what led up to this surprise drop-in and how students reacting to meeting a member of the country's highest court.

People in New York City 25 years ago describe September 11, 2001 as starting off like any other normal day. The big thing many people describe was just how beautiful, clear, and calm the day was. But that peaceful nature was shattered mid-morning by terror. The effects of that tragic day have been felt far and wide. For those of us who weren't there, it was more of a mental thing -- a complete collapse of our peace and security. For people near the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon -- where three of the attacks took place -- the effects haven't just been mental: they've been physical too. Greg and Holly discuss the ongoing health challenges affecting people who were there, including first responders and children.

As we discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk and the terror attacks of 9/11 -- the 25th anniversary is tomorrow -- we broaden out the conversation to having appropriate political disagreements. We're never going to always agree -- it's not possible. But the important thing is how we have those political disagreements. For more, the hosts speak with Former Governor Gary Herbert, who says it's okay to admit when we're wrong. Deseret News editor Sarah Jane Weaver also joins the conversation with more on the importance of listening and maintaining our humanity, even when times are difficult.

Thousands of people witnessed the terrible, murderous attack one year ago today at Utah Valley University: the shooting and murder of political influencer Charlie Kirk. He was killed in what's believed to be a targeted attack due to his political views. His supporters were left devastated and angry. Those who witnessed the killing at UVU were also left with emotional scars. And a year later, the pain is still real for thousands of people. In this special hour of Inside Sources, hosts Greg Skordas and Holly Richardson take a look back at that day, how it affected the people involved, and how our political conversations have changed over the last year. They're joined by:

• Emma Pitts, Deseret News reporter who was on the scene when Kirk was shot
• Rob Axson, Chair of the Utah Republican Party and supporter of Kirk's message
• Gracie Graham, executive news director of The UVU Review and current student at Utah Valley University

"I'm sorry, Dave. I can't do that." If you know… you know. That famous line from 2001: A Space Odyssey struck fear into the hearts of many when the movie came out -- that robots and AI could make decisions that would ultimately harm or kill a human. Well, Hollywood may become a reality after all. This week, we heard some pretty startling news: artificial intelligence has a more than 10% chance of killing all humans. Yikes. But is it true? We bring in our resident tech expert Brandon Amacher, Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University for more insights.

We've known Utah's Lieutenant Governor has been in the crosshairs of the U.S. Department of Justice for a while now over her refusal to hand over private voter information. But overnight, we learned that Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson is under an official investigation. What makes the story more interesting… is that the L.G. also just found out that she's under investigation. It's the latest attack on Utah's electoral system and chief elections officer, all because she's following the law as it relates to voter information.

President Trump is rallying his base and hoping to appeal to more Americans ahead of the midterm elections by promising a $5,000 check to each American. The check would only come if Republicans maintain control over Congress. The announcement got quite a rise from folks attending the special GOP convention in Texas last night. But today, the promise has caused a lot of concern and heartburn from both sides of the aisle. Is it a false promise? A case of bribery? Greg and Holly share their thoughts and break down the legality of this kind of thing.

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL Inside Sources include:

• • Top baseball insider says Salt Lake City is best positioned for next MLB expansion
  • Special Republican Party convention kicks off in Texas
  • The Church of Jesus Christ makes major donation towards maternal, newborn health in Middle East
  • House Call: Salt Lake City apartments are sweetening the deal for new leases
  • House Call: Salt Lake City discusses proposal to allow more homes built on single lots
  • House Call: New report updates status of housing in Utah
  • Data Center Debate: Lack of transparency claims surround center in Juab County
  • Drama and controversy abounds in lead-up to 25th anniversary of 9/11
  • Ask the Attorney: Utah mom living in Virginia now has criminal record due to free-range parenting
  • New kinds of Girl Scout cookies announced, including one for Fido

If you're like most people, you probably hate it when random people knock on your door. But when it's the Girl Scouts selling cookies? Oh, that's MORE THAN OKAY! Ahead of a new Girl Scout cookie season, the Girl Scouts of America have revealed two new flavors, including one for your pooch.