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 February 6th, 2026: Confidence Killer or Fresh Start? Utah Weighs Holding Third Graders Back to Improve Reading
  • 2026 Winter Games Begin Today!
  • What You Can Buy for the Same Cost as a Super Bowl Ticket
  • Doorbell Ditching Dangers: When Pranks Turn Violent
  • What Women Need to Know About Heart Health
  • 'Solo Mio' & The Best Guy‑Focused Rom‑Coms
  • Black History Month: Reflection, Reality, and the Road Ahead
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Feb 6, 2026 1:26 PM
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Black History Month: Reflection, Reality, and the Road Ahead
President Donald Trump shared a video that includes a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. This post has since been deleted. As February marks Black History Month,  Jeanetta Williams, president of the Salt Lake NAACP Branch, shares her perspective on this recent post and what it means for the larger conversation about racism in America. Williams also speaks to why honoring Black history matters, what the past teaches us, and how discrimination continues to show up today.
 
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Feb 6, 2026 1:23 PM
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'Solo Mio' & The Best Guy‑Focused Rom‑Coms
The KSL Movie Show’s Andy Farnsworth joins to break down the big movie of the week: Solo Mio—the story of a heartbroken groom stranded in Rome whose ruined honeymoon turns into an unexpected adventure thanks to a determined local and a few meddling travelers. The hosts then hit today's question: What’s the best romantic comedy told from a guy’s perspective?
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Feb 6, 2026 1:22 PM
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What Women Need to Know About Heart Health
Today is National Wear Red Day! Today is a day to focus on women's heart health.
As cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, recent data shows that in 2023, 37,000 women died from a heart attack. Dr. Alison Brann of the University of Utah Health joins the show to discuss what women should know about heart health and the warning signs to watch for.
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Feb 6, 2026 1:21 PM
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Doorbell Ditching Dangers: When Pranks Turn Violent
What used to be just an old game of fun, doorbell ditching, can now actually lead to violence and criminal charges. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins the show to explain what she learned about this issue in Utah and the consequences at hand with this old-school prank. 
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Feb 6, 2026 1:20 PM
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What You Can Buy for the Same Cost as a Super Bowl Ticket
Cruises, cars, oh my! The Super Bowl is this Sunday! The Deseret News has laid out what you could buy for the same price as a Super Bowl ticket. Greg and Holly talk about all the things you can buy for the same price as a Super Bowl ticket, plus what they enjoy most about the Super Bowl.
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Feb 6, 2026 1:19 PM
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2026 Winter Games Begin Today!
The 2026 Winter Games will hold their Opening Ceremony today! Greg and Holly fly over to Italy to check in on what's happening with KSL TV's Matt Gephart, who's in Cortina talking with athletes. Holly shares events that happened on this day in history for the winter games!
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Feb 6, 2026 1:18 PM
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Confidence Killer or Fresh Start? Utah Weighs Holding Third Graders Back to Improve Reading
Should we hold kids back? Utah lawmakers are weighing legislation today that would allow schools to hold third graders back to improve reading skills, in addition to adding more support for reading. Jason Swenson, Deseret News Writer, joins the show to explain the legislation and arguments for and against. Listeners chime in with their thoughts.
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Feb 6, 2026 1:17 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show February 5th, 2026: Decriminalization of Small Marijuana Possession Proposed in Utah
  • What's Up On Utah's Capitol Hill 
  • Fentanyl in Utah: What Families Need To Know
  • Ensign College Offers 3 Year Bachelor's Degree For All Degrees
  • How Utah Wants to Crack Down on Crypto Fraud
  • ...and more!
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Feb 5, 2026 2:23 PM
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On This Day In History: Winter Games Edition
Holly discusses her fun facts of the day with a special edition of facts for the winter games, as they are set to kick off tomorrow!
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Feb 5, 2026 2:19 PM
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$50,000 Reward Offered in Search for Nancy Guthrie
The family of Nancy Guthrie is speaking out with a newly recorded video last night, pleading with their mother to come home, and if someone has her, to reach out so they know that she is safe. Greg and Holly get the latest details from a press conference in Arizona with authorities and discuss where the search stands. 
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Feb 5, 2026 2:18 PM
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Proposal Aims To Expand Support For Home Day Cares 
Child Care is a huge point of discussion in Utah. For a state that is huge and family-oriented and is looking to boost birthrates, this is a major factor for those looking to start one, because we are hearing from Utahns who are struggling to find affordable childcare. A new bill from Senator Luz Escamilla would help to ease the pain of childcare by expanding current definitions in the law to provide incentives for some to open home-based childcare businesses. Sen. Escamilla joins the show to discuss this proposal and other childcare priorities.
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Feb 5, 2026 2:17 PM
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How AI Is Transforming Family History: A Conversation with FamilySearch
Searching up your family tree can be grueling work, even with websites that have done most of the work for you. Now, AI is becoming a great tool to help fill in the gaps. John Alexander, Senior Product Manager of FamilySearch, joins the show to discuss this development and how this will help the tech of tracking down family members just that much easier.
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Feb 5, 2026 2:15 PM
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How Utah Wants to Crack Down on Crypto Fraud
A Utah woman lost over $850,000 to a romance scam where the scammer convinced her to funnel her life savings into a cryptocurrency ATM and invest in their "joint" account. Romance scams are on the rise, and it's becoming a bigger problem with crypto. As the Legislative Session continues, Utah lawmakers are taking a look at how they can prevent these cases from happening. Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins the show to discuss what they found investigating this case and what lawmakers are looking to change.
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Feb 5, 2026 2:13 PM
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Ensign College Offers a 3 Year Bachelor's Degree For All Degrees
Ensign College has announced this week that they have redesigned their Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, allowing students to graduate with a degree in three years rather than the traditional four. We have Jason Swenson, Deseret News reporter, to discuss the change and what he found in his research about the trend of speeding up degrees.
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Feb 5, 2026 2:12 PM
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Fentanyl in Utah: What Families Need To Know
Greg and Holly learn about this new 'Kryptonite' fentanyl discovery in Utah and speak with Bill Newell, Coordinator for the Utah Fentanyl Task Force, about the status of fentanyl in Utah and what families need to know to stay safe. 
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Feb 5, 2026 2:11 PM
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What's Up On Utah's Capitol Hill 
Holly and Greg walk through certain proposals being heard today during Utah's 2026 Legislative Session and what caught their eye this week.
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Feb 5, 2026 2:10 PM
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Decriminalization of Small Marijuana Possession Proposed in Utah
Utah lawmakers are weighing a new proposal on Capitol Hill, which would negate jail time for first-time offenders carrying small amounts of marijuana. Representative Grant Miller joins the show to discuss the bill and why he wants to see this change. Greg and Holly discuss how marijuana possession currently works in the state.
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Feb 5, 2026 2:10 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show February 4th, 2026: Buckle Up, Parents! Proposal Would Allow 14- and 15-Year-Olds Behind the Wheel
  • Too Many Rentals? Utah Proposal Would Limit Property Tax Exemption For Rental Property Owners
  • Lawmaker Pushes for Enhanced Signature Gathering Training and Transparency
  • New Safety Technology Could Be Coming To Utah Schools
  • Do Home Buyers Finally Have The Upper Hand? How Utah Fairs with National Housing Trends
  • Who Judges the Judges? Utah Proposal May Change JPEC Evaluations
  • Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life In Prison for Trump Assassination Plot
  • 'The Muppets' Make Return for New Generation
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Feb 4, 2026 3:59 PM
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'The Muppets' Make Return for New Generation
A new generation is bringing an old-time classic back to life by reviving 'The Muppet Show'. Greg and Holly discuss and discuss the winter games and key moments in history.
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Feb 4, 2026 3:57 PM
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Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life In Prison for Trump Assassination Plot
The man convicted of plotting to shoot and kill President Trump by lying in wait outside one of his Florida golf courses has been given a life sentence. Greg and Holly break down the latest details on this sentencing. The hosts also bring the latest developments on the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.
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Feb 4, 2026 3:54 PM
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Who Judges the Judges? Utah Proposal May Change JPEC Evaluations
Utah lawmaker wants to change how the Judicial Performance Evaluation does judge evaluations.  Greg and Holly talk about what is being proposed.
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Feb 4, 2026 3:54 PM
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Do Home Buyers Finally Have The Upper Hand? How Utah Fairs with National Housing Trends
Buyers have been in a constant battle for homes...  But now they may be the ones with the leverage. According to Redfin, in December, there were 47% more home sellers than buyers, which is roughly 631,000 extra, the largest gap in records going back to 2013. Is that the case in Utah? Russel Faucette, Owner of The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate joins the show.
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Feb 4, 2026 3:53 PM
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New Safety Technology Could Be Coming To Utah Schools
We're learning more about the type of technology that may be implemented in Utah schools for emergency situations... like panic alert devices. Raptor Technologies has been selected as one of the vendors being considered by the Utah State Board of Education. David Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer with Raptor Technologies, calls the show live to explain their technology and how it works to keep schools safe.
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Feb 4, 2026 3:50 PM
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Lawmaker Pushes for Enhanced Signature Gathering Training and Transparency
We've been reporting on claims of Utahns being misled when approached by signature gatherers in the state. A new bill on Utah's Capitol Hill would try to prevent that by requiring more training for the gatherers and more means of transparency for voters. The sponsor of the legislation, Representative Paul Cutler, joins the show to explain his proposal. Josh Daniels, Director of Trust Utah Election.org and Former Utah County Deputy Clerk joins the show to share his input on this issue and concerns around signature fraud.
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Feb 4, 2026 3:49 PM
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