KSL's Inside Sources

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.

Here's a question for you parents out there: at what age would you feel comfortable letting your kids go places without a parent? A Utah woman who now lives in Virginia has found herself in a sticky situation -- complete with a criminal record -- because she allowed her 5-year-old to walk to a neighborhood pond by herself. The situation has reignited a conversation on free-range parenting; KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers several of Holly's legal questions on the incident.

In just a few days, the country will come together to pause and remember the devastation, fear, and chaos of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. Ahead of the 25th anniversary, there's been a bit of drama and controversy surrounding hidden reports and the religious affiliation of New York City's mayor. The hosts discuss some of the issues facing the memorial events and previews a special edition of Inside Sources on Friday.

Another week… another data center. People in Juab County are largely frustrated with their own local leaders over a data center many claim they knew nothing about until construction started. The county held a meeting yesterday that turned quite fiery at times. KSL was there in the room, but the KSL Investigators have been doing some extra research. KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera dug into the docs to find out how this timeline all worked out and why people living near the facility didn't know anything about it until recently. She joins Greg and Holly with more.

Housing affordability seems to be improving… albeit just slightly. But even with that, many would-be homebuyers are simply facing the hurdle of high costs in the market. That's according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's brand new State of the State's Housing Market report. So what is the state of Utah's housing landscape right now? We get details on this new report from Dejan Eskic, a Senior Research Fellow at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

It's a battle over housing in Utah's capital city. Granted, it's an issue all over the state and it's not super new -- you've heard us talk about the housing crisis time and time again. But in Salt Lake City, a proposal to expand housing options -- partly by opening up options for more houses on a single lot -- has drawn some really strong feelings. Ahead of a city planning commission meeting tonight, the hosts dig into the proposal, what it entails, and why people on both sides feel so passionately about it. Greg shares some of his feelings against the plans, while Founding Executive Director of Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities Turner Bitton joins to share why he supports the plans.

If you're in the market for a new apartment, you might be in a really good position to get a lot of free stuff. Whether it's several months of free rent or thousands of dollars in gift cards -- apartments are offering some banging deals right now. And while that may sound like a scam, it actually appears to be pretty legit. Greg and Holly give a sample of some of the cool things folks can get from leasing a new apartment.

As maternal and newborn health faces immense struggles in parts of the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating $1.2 million to help improve health for those people in Pakistan. Church News reporter Aimee Cobabe joins the show to explain the donation to UNICEF and what else the Church is doing to help those in need.

Fight for control of Congress has become quite the hot point for this year's midterms. Between pushes to change mail-in voting and redrawing congressional districts across the country, there's a big push from Republicans to maintain control of both the House and the Senate. And with a rare midterm convention kicking off today for the Republicans, it's bound to be a major topic of discussion. NewsNation National Correspondent Xavier Walton joins Inside Sources from the floor of the convention in Texas with a preview.

The chances a pipe organ could play "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" for a Major League Baseball team in Utah are getting better and better. That's according to a top baseball insider for ESPN. With a lot of things already set up or being built for a new baseball team in Salt Lake City, ESPN reporter Jeff Passan says we're at the top of the field for six cities being considered for MLB expansion. KSL Sports anchor Jeremiah Jensen joins to share more on why Salt Lake City looks so good for a new major league baseball team.

The developer behind a massive data center near Delta says he has the tech needed to turn natural gas into water. The tech is being patented right now and still needs to be confirmed by researchers at the University of Utah. But it brings up an interesting situation -- if data centers can actually create water rather than just use it, would it spur state lawmakers to further support data centers? And would it make up for all of the other issues with data centers that people across the nation have been complaining about? For clarification on this process and to get his thoughts, Greg and Holly turn to Ray Conley, CEO of Creekstone Energy.

• Football, fun, and fall foliage
• Ask the Attorney: What happens next with Lindsay Clancy?
• Oh, Canada: 50% counter-tariffs go into effect today
• Healthy Mind Matters: 9-8-8 Day and men's mental health
• Are Republicans changing their tune about raising taxes?
• Pres. Trump pushes to rename New Mexico; U.S. votes against new world map
• Provo city leaders push for residents to give amphitheater a chance
• Help Wanted: International ice cream taste tester

When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A lawyer, a teacher, maybe a radio host? We bet not many of you thought about becoming an ice cream taste tester. Well, you're in luck: that job will soon be available! For three months, you can tour the world and promote Snoop Dogg's new line of ice cream. And in case you need a little more incentive, here's the cherry on top: $30,000 for three months of work. Sign us up!

Should the city of Provo allow a proposed amphitheater in Provo Canyon to move ahead? City leaders are asking residents to give it a chance... even with continued public pushback. Because of all this concern, the people behind the Vesper Amphitheater have hit pause on the project for now. But city leaders are still defending the project and say the process should be allowed to move forward. For more on this, we bring in Provo Mayor Marsha Judkins.

Where in the world…? If there's one thing President Trump likes to do, it's change maps. From changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, or from changing Lake Ontario to Lake America, there's nothing he can't change with a quick pen scribble. But can he change the name of a state? Over the weekend, he proposed renaming New Mexico to New America. Unfortunately for him… that one's not so easy. At the same time, the United States voted against the adoption of a new, more accurate world map from the U.N. Why? Greg and Holly certainly have some thoughts.

When you think about raising taxes, which political party do you think of? For decades, Democrats have pushed to raise taxes. And Republicans refuse (and in many cases, make sure to point out that their opponents want higher taxes). But no matter what, whoever says there should be cuts to entitlement programs -- like Social Security -- has faced major attacks and pushback. Well now -- with Social Security funding getting critically low -- some Republicans seem open to the idea of raising taxes.

When you or a loved one experiences a mental health crisis, do you know what to do? Or where to go to get resources and support? It's September 8th, also known as 9-8-8 Day. It's a day set aside to recognize the importance of the free, confidential crisis support line at 9-8-8. In this deep-dive, Inside Sources is joined by experts from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute to talk about mental health. Rebecca Hyde, Community Crisis and Intervention Support Services Director, explains how the 9-8-8 line works and what other resources may be available to help those in need. Then, the conversation goes more narrow: men's mental health. What specific challenges do men face with their mental health, and what kinds of specific resources are available to help? Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Huntsman Mental Health Institute Dale Werner shares his expert takes.

Today, knowing about 988 is one way you can make a difference. Supporting the future of mental health is another. Donate to Huntsman Mental Health Foundation today to help reach people earlier, improve access to care and accelerate discoveries that could change how mental illness is understood and treated. Visit hmhf.org today to donate and be a part of changing what’s possible for mental health.

President Trump's second term has been filled with quite a bit of confrontation with our northern neighbors. And today, Canada's 50% countertariffs against the United States go into effect. Hundreds of goods will see the new tariffs, which came in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. Amid the economic drama, the President is also now slamming a Canadian-based aviation company… even though they make planes here in America. For more on this and its potential role in the midterms, Greg and Holly turn to Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Of all the days to miss, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas missed the day a judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case. In this segment of Inside Sources, Greg spends a few moments sharing his overall thoughts on the case and the way things ended up. He also shares some insights into a request from Clancy's attorney, in which he asked President Trump for a pardon.

Fall is in the air! With Labor Day now in the rearview mirror, it's unofficially fall. But the changing of the seasons doesn't mean the risk of wildfires is down -- a few new ones sparked over the long holiday weekend, in fact. Greg and Holly discuss the wildfire danger, plus the fall foliage forecast and fall football too.

American students are falling behind several Asian countries when it comes to reading literacy and comprehension. According to new data that just came out overnight, reading scores for American 15-year-olds have hit their lowest levels in 25 years. And before anyone starts saying it's because of the COVID pandemic, the research shows that this decrease started well before schools went into lockdown. The pandemic simply exacerbated a problem that was already there. What is driving this massive decline? There isn't one singular reason, nor is there one singular solution. Greg and Holly share their own thoughts on the issue and are joined by Ethan Bauer, Deseret Magazine staff writer, to talk more about the role screens and technology have played in the problem.

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