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 May 18th, 2026: Connecting with Harvard to save the Great Salt Lake
  • How are other states dealing with data centers? 
  • Peace talks with Iran stall 
  • Put away the phone to encourage more connection 
  • Pres. Trump drops lawsuit against the IRS 
  • Congressional shakeups amid the primary elections 
  • Water Safety: Drowning and life vests 
  • College graduate job prospects in the Salt Lake area 
  • Another hurdle for President Trump's ballroom 
  • "Socialistic" countries turning more towards capitalism 
  •  Congrats to the Richardson family! 
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May 18, 2026 2:57 PM
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Congrats to the Richardson family! 
 

Holly's family is expanding a bit more: her son got engaged this weekend. She and Greg share their own experiences with engagements. Holly also shares her fun facts, and Greg shares his closing arguments. 

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May 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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"Socialistic" countries turning more towards capitalism 
 

The socialistic countries of northern Europe may be shifting more conservative, with places like Sweden now embracing several principles of capitalism. Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen joins Inside Sources to break down what he's found about Sweden's changing economy. 

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May 18, 2026 2:44 PM
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Another hurdle for President Trump's ballroom 
 

Another block in the road for Republican Senators trying to get $1 Billion set aside for security in President Trump's new ballroom at the White House. The Senate Parliamentarian blocked the proposal over the weekend, saying it goes against Senate rules. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux joins Greg and Holly to talk about the next step from GOP leaders. 

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May 18, 2026 2:43 PM
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College graduate job prospects in the Salt Lake area 
 

Recent graduates here in the Salt Lake area may struggle more than their peers nationwide when it comes to finding and securing a new job following graduation. New data from ADP Research – which is part of the human resources management and software company ADP – found that Salt Lake City ranked at the very bottom among major metro areas when it comes to jobs for recent college graduates. 

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May 18, 2026 2:43 PM
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Water Safety: Drowning and life vests 
 

If you woke up this morning and wondered why winter had returned... you're not alone. But not to fret, summer is coming back... and quick. This weekend, we're looking at highs in the mid-80s. Ahead of the unofficial start of summer – Memorial Day weekend – Inside Sources spends some time talking about water safety. Trish Hull, Utah Drowning Prevention Coalition Chair, joins the show to share insights on drowning, life vests, and the importance of swimsuit colors. 

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May 18, 2026 2:41 PM
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Congressional shakeups amid the primary elections 
 

Republican members of Congress are sitting in a precarious position this morning, especially those who've gone against President Trump. And now, another GOP Senator is out of his own primary thanks to the President's backing of one of his primary challengers. Inside Sources shares updates on Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie. 

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May 18, 2026 2:40 PM
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Pres. Trump drops lawsuit against the IRS 
 

President Donald Trump has dropped his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns. But as part of that deal, the Department of Justice will set up a new $1.7 Billion fund to compensate the President's allies – those who the administration claims were unjustly targeted by President Biden. Greg and Holly share their takes on this rather unique agreement. 

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May 18, 2026 2:40 PM
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Put away the phone to encourage more connection 
 

When you run out of things to do, you're standing in a line waiting for something, or you're sitting at a red light... what's the first thing you do? If you're like most people, you probably pull out your phone. Even if you don't have any notifications, your phone gives you something to do -- something to pass the time. But Professor Samuel Abrams, politics professor at Sarah Lawrence College and a Deseret News contributor, says it's stopping us from making deeper connections. 

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May 18, 2026 2:36 PM
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Peace talks with Iran stall 
 

Reports out today claim that Iran has a new proposal to end the war. But there's concern... again... that it might not be enough for President Donald Trump. The President says the "clock is ticking" to end the war and that if Iran doesn't move fast, "there won't be anything left of them." 

 

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May 18, 2026 2:35 PM
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How are other states dealing with data centers? 
 

While the incoming data center in Box Elder County continues to make the rounds in the news cycles here in Utah, people around the country are also pushing back on developments in their own backyards. In this segment, Greg and Holly discuss how other communities nationwide are reacting to these massive developments. 

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May 18, 2026 2:34 PM
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Connecting with Harvard to save the Great Salt Lake 
 

Saving the Great Salt Lake is certainly a regional problem, but the implications of the lake's decline are national and international. That's according to the group Grow the Flow, which is advocating across the world for support to save the Great Salt Lake. One of the ways they hope to do that is by partnering with the Harvard Business School on a case study to be studied by students worldwide. 

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May 18, 2026 2:32 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show May 15th, 2026: Utah's high schoolers are the most financially literate
  • Questions remain following President Trump's multi-day meeting with Chinese leaders
  • End-of-week recap of Supreme Court decisions
  • International Family Day
  • Utah school threats
  • Common hormone condition affecting women gets new name: PCOS changed to PMOS
  • Utah State Parks set to see record-low water levels
  • Previewing this week's big move: "In the Grey"
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May 15, 2026 1:13 PM
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Previewing this week's big move: "In the Grey"

Inside Sources finishes off the week with the KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron, who discuss movie tropes and how men and women often experience movies for very different reasons. They also share some insights into the big movie of the week: "In the Grey."

 
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May 15, 2026 12:58 PM
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Utah State Parks set to see record-low water levels

It's no secret that we're in a drought, and it's only going to get worse as the summer drags on. In fact, state leaders had asked that Utahns hold off on outdoor watering until at least today, May 15th, in an effort to conserve water. This segment, Holly and Greg speak with Ally O'Rullian, Public Information Officer for Utah State Parks about the low water levels at our parks and what that could mean for summer tourism.

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May 15, 2026 12:58 PM
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Common hormone condition affecting women gets new name: PCOS changed to PMOS

A common condition that impacts millions of women worldwide is getting a new name. This week, the global medical community decided to change the name for a reproductive hormone imbalance. It was called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and now it's being called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Inside Sources discusses the importance of this change.

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May 15, 2026 12:57 PM
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Utah school threats

This week, another Utah school cancelled classes due to a tip submitted on the SafeUT app. Alta High School cancelled classes yesterday, saying they were erring on the side of safety after receiving the threat. There have been quite a few threats of violence against Utah schools, many of which end up appearing on the Safe UT app. State Representative Steve Eliason, an expert on the SafeUT app, joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts on the rise of these threats.

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May 15, 2026 12:56 PM
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International Family Day

Today is International Family Day, a United Nations day dedicated to celebrating the role families play in our society. In addition to that, it's also Kangaroo Care Day, which focuses on the healing power of touch. Holly explains the importance of both of these days in helping children thrive.

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May 15, 2026 12:53 PM
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End-of-week recap of Supreme Court decisions

We're still waiting for some major Supreme Court rulings, including decisions on "Temporary Protected Status", mail-in ballots, and bans on transgender high school athletes playing in sports. While we wait for those big rulings, the high court is still working, issuing some other interesting rulings this week. Greg and Holly break down rulings on a common abortion pill, hiring claims and federal law, and arbitration awards.

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May 15, 2026 12:50 PM
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Questions remain following President Trump's multi-day meeting with Chinese leaders

President Trump is back on Air Force One, heading back to the U.S. after several days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. At this point, there's not a ton of information on what will really come from those talks. The President says there will be new trade deals, but many questions still remain regarding the Iran War and the future of Taiwan sovereignty.

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May 15, 2026 12:50 PM
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Utah's high schoolers are the most financially literate

Here's a fun little juxtaposition for you: Utah teens have taken the top spot for budgeting education and financial literacy. At the same time, more than half of Americans say they don't have the financial knowledge they need, so they turn to AI for help. Today's Inside Sources begins with a closer look at financial literacy, something super important given the higher prices of … well, just about everything. Certified financial planner at DMBA Shane Stewart joins the conversation.

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May 15, 2026 12:48 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show May 14th, 2026: Americans largely oppose data centers
  • Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole
  • Utah representative introduces legislation to allow more free-roaming children
  • 250 pardons for the 250th birthday
  • President Trump meets with the Chinese leader
  • Caring for migrants
  • Save money and still create fun memories for your family
  • Previewing this weekend's events
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May 14, 2026 2:21 PM
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Previewing this weekend's events

Even though summer's still a few weeks away, plenty is going on this weekend here locally. Holly and Greg discuss a few of the events, like Kilby Court and the Living Traditions Festival, before sharing some fun facts and Greg's "Closing Argument."

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May 14, 2026 2:16 PM
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Adventure Safe Day

What do vultures, ambassadors, giveaways, and outdoor safety have in common? They're all part of a new initiative from the state, which emphasizes safety when outdoors. Governor Spencer Cox recently declared this coming Saturday, May 16th, as Adventure Safe Day. Managing Director of the Utah Office of Tourism and Film, Natalie Randall, joins Inside Sources to talk about this new initiative.

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May 14, 2026 2:13 PM
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Salt Lake County District Attorney rules officer-involved shooting 'unjustified'

For the first time in more than a decade, the Salt Lake County District Attorney has ruled a police shooting as 'unjustified.' Now, his team is filing manslaughter charges against a Taylorsville Police Officer involved in a deadly shooting in October 2024. Greg and Holly discuss the rarity of this kind of thing.

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May 14, 2026 2:12 PM
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