KSL's Inside Sources

Topics you'll hear on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

The rapper Jay-Z has picked himself to be the halftime act at next year's Super Bowl. What? His company, Roc Nation, serves in an advisory role for the NFL, and that company picked Jay-Z to headline the act.

You know what they say: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Several countries in Europe -- and Japan too -- are warning their citizens to be prepared for some pretty serious disasters. Among the things citizens are being asked to stock up on is food. We Utahns know this principle very well -- if you know, you know.

After waiting more than 50 years for answers, the family of a woman found killed in Summit County in 1974 finally has some answers. Investigators have announced the closure of the murder case for Melissa Ann Smith, saying notorious killer Ted Bundy was to blame for her disappearance and death. Bundy has often been linked to various cases around the country, but evidence suggests he didn't do everything he's credited for. Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts executive producer and host of the COLD Podcast, joins Inside Sources with details on what makes this situation different.

A luxury three-year trip around the world has suddenly ended, leaving hundreds of senior passengers stranded in the Asian country of Cambodia. These people paid quite a pretty penny to live on this ship. Now, things have ended a year early, and many don't have a home to go back to; many sold their homes and planned to live on the cruise for years and years, something that was originally promised to them by the cruise company. But the company says oil prices just got too expensive to continue on.

Artificial intelligence could be coming to an emergency dispatch center near you. If you call the police or fire department non-emergency line in most of Salt Lake Valley, you might be greeted by AI beginning in December. With more on how this process works and the motivations behind it -- as well as how residents can get involved in the process -- Greg and Holly speak with Ivan Whitaker, the Executive Director/CEO of Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center.

Many independent voters around the country have struggled with this question in the past, and they're struggling this election cycle too: "Do I vote for somebody who I think will vote and do things I agree with, but appears to be a terrible human being?" A new analysis from the Deseret News got us thinking about this today -- the role morality plays in our elections and overall politics. For more on this, the hosts turn to Deseret News politics reporter Brigham Tomco.

Former state representative Trevor Lee made his first appearance in court today as he fights charges of communications fraud, mortgage fraud, and forgery. Charges were filed several weeks ago against Lee, and he resigned from the state legislature immediately afterwards. Prosecutors say much of his alleged fraud came from a home purchase Lee made. The investigations began after prosecutors were asked to look into allegations of public corruption.

It's still too close to call -- still no declared winner in the Israeli prime minister race. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his challenger in the opposition party has received enough votes to be named the clear winner. The votes are still being tallied right now, but it looks like neither candidate will have enough support to form their own government. For details on how the Israeli election is turning out and what the future holds depending on who wins, Greg and Holly turn to Middle East expert Dr. Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University. The Inside Sources hosts also discuss the fallout of the losing Brazilian presidential candidate fleeing to the U.S. and the aftereffects of a major election in the European country of Serbia.

The federal government is stepping in to try to stop Utah from banning Kalshi. The development comes just after Utah Attorney General Derek Brown sued the prediction market, saying their business is gambling and cannot operate in the state. Remember, our state constitution explicitly bans all forms of gambling. But the feds say Kalshi isn't gambling, so what's up with this? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the arguments and says this case could very well end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Hackers have targeted the Federal Elections Commission's system, disrupting campaign finance disclosures with less than a week to go until the election. As of this morning, the FEC's electronic filing system is still out of service. Inside Sources host Holly Richardson points out that this is a great reason why our elections shouldn't be centralized; it's much harder to hack more than 3,200 individual county systems from all over the country.

• Ask the Attorney: Weber County man arrested over signs identifying Flock cameras
• Price-fixing lawsuit filed against Dollar General; majority of Americans worried about AI's role in retailer pricing
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Breaking down Amendment B
• AAA Report: Utahns struggle to follow law instructing drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles
• Former FBI Director James Comey faces third set of charges from the Justice Department
• Ribbon-cutting held for final phase completion of new SLC Airport
• Lake Powell sees increased levels following heavy rain in Southern Utah
• Pumpkin carving is in full swing

With the Halloween countdown now on, Greg and Holly finish the show talking about pumpkin carving. They also share the story of the so-called "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers" from California and what makes his creations so unique.

Southern Utah has been pummeled by heavy rain over the last several days -- Southwestern Utah got hit hard last week, followed by Southeastern Utah over the weekend. The rain has resulted in some pretty bad flooding, but it's also helped the struggling Lake Powell. In just a few days, the reservoir has seen several additional feet added to its storage. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins to explain just how much water the reservoir has received.

Travelers rejoice -- the new Salt Lake City International Airport is finally finished. This morning, airport and city leaders held a ribbon-cutting for the final gates to open with the new project. That doesn't mean we won't see future expansions. But for now, the construction crews are finally getting a break... 12 years after the project began. Greg and Holly reminisce about how much has changed at the airport and the memories they've made there.

There are new charges for James Comey, the former FBI Director. The prosecution comes from the Department of Justice, which claims he broke the law by directing FBI staff to leak information to the press. But Comey's lawyers argue that the statute of limitations has expired. At the same time, a federal judge has ruled that Comey's daughter, Maurene, must be reinstated to her position as a federal prosecutor with the DOJ after being fired in 2025.

Utah drivers... we have a problem -- we're not really great at pulling over for emergency vehicles. New data from AAA says 90% of drivers say they pull over or slow down when passing a disabled vehicle, tow truck, or emergency vehicle. But other data from AAA says driving behavior tells a different story. That data says only 64% of vehicles moved lanes or slowed down -- more than one-third of drivers didn't do anything. For more on what the Utah law actually says, the Inside Sources hosts turn to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Zach Randall.

Utahns get the chance to weigh in on two amendments this election: one dealing with constitutional amendment notices and another dealing with the threshold for citizen ballot initiatives that involve raising taxes. Today, Inside Sources digs into the second one, Amendment B. There are arguments on both sides of the issue, but a large number of voters say the language of the amendment is still confusing. Ballotpedia backs this up, releasing new details today on Utah's ballot measure readability; Utah comes in with a title readability grade level of 21.

For more on Amendment B and why voters should or should not vote for it, Greg and Holly are joined by two guests: Scott Cuthbertson, spokesperson for "No on B" for Utahns Protecting our Constitution, joins first to explain why he's opposed to the initiative. Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, then joins with his perspective on why he supports the amendment.

How many of you actually compare the shelf price for something with the price that rings up at the cash register? Do you pay attention during the sale, or even afterwards on the receipt? Or are you like many people who don't even notice if there's a discrepancy? There's a new lawsuit out from the Federal Trade Commission and 20 states -- including Utah -- against Dollar General. The suit claims that the retailer ignored the shelf prices and instead charged customers more at the register. We explain the suit and discuss the overall uneasiness American consumers feel about the potential for AI to be involved in pricing.

A Weber County man found himself booked into jail this weekend after police say he was putting up signs identifying automatic license-plate readers like Flock cameras. But what exactly is the crime here? He didn't destroy or harm the cameras; he just put up signs. With how controversial these cameras have become, some say this kind of thing only adds more fuel to the fire. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the situation and how he would treat it.

There's now one week to go until Election Day. Across the country, Democrats are experiencing a wave of popularity, just like many expected and as tradition dictates in a midterm election cycle. But here in Utah, it's a different story. While unaffiliated voter registration continues to grow here, the overall feeling from voters is that Republican candidates are still the way to go. That's according to new polling from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics. Dr. Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas discuss why Utah's trend appears to be different from the rest of the country.

- What can Ireland teach Utah about keeping young people in the state?
- Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking Utah voters’ personal information
- The Halloween candy chronicles: sales struggle and school treat rules
- Some Utah County voters mistakenly told to include copy of ID with ballot
- Midterm shakeups: How Ukraine division is testing Republican unity + Alaska legal battle
- That awkward moment: How social media is impacting Gen Z's crucial life experiences
- The road to 10,000 thank you notes
- Audit reveals more accountability needed for tenured faculty at Utah higher education institutions
- Ask the attorney: Using AI to review evidence
- Toy Troubles: Santa's budget gets squeezed
- International Pez Museum of Erda celebrates 30 years of collecting