KSL's Inside Sources

• Eye On the Hill: New leadership elected in Utah's legislature
• New initiative launches: The Utah We Believe In
• Gov. Spencer Cox makes first remarks following election last week
• Utahns' views on immigration mirror nation's; Pres. Trump says his deportation policies may have been "too tough"
• It's the Trump Cabinet Shuffle!
• Inside Washington: Congress returns for lame duck session
• Relief at the pump: Is it all seasonal, or did the election play a role?
• Ask the Attorney: Controversy around U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche
• Utes move up, Cougars fall off AP Top 10 Poll following Saturday's game
• All-terrain wheelchairs expand to Utah's 'Mighty 5' National Parks

If you've been in a wheelchair or you have a wheelchair user in your family, you know that it can really restrict the places they can go. But there's some really welcome news in Southern Utah that aims to make the 'Mighty 5' National Parks more accessible for all. We're reading today that all-terrain wheelchairs are now available in all five parks, making the outdoors a bit more reachable for all Utahns.

Greg's on Cloud 9 this morning following the University of Utah's win over the BYU Cougars on Saturday. Despite both teams coming in with drive, the Utes came out on top. As such, they've now moved to #2 in the AP Top 10 Poll and BYU has fallen off the list (sorry, Holly). So what's to come for both the Utes and the Cougars? Inside Sources speaks with KSL.com sports director Josh Furlong to get his takes.

United States Attorney General Todd Blanche says he represents both the United States and members of President Trump's cabinet on a personal level. He's said before that he represents the president; now he says he also represents the White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. How can he do both? He also suggested that he would investigate Democrats solely on President Trump's orders -- is that legal? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his legal takes on both situations involving AG Todd Blanche. 

After months and months of rising gas prices, things are starting to finally fall. But is it due to "fall"... or did the election play a role in lowering prices? President Trump said that prices would plummet after the election. We're not quite at that point, but the cheaper prices for fuel are a welcome relief. So what's driving the price difference? GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan joins with his perspective. 

Congress heads back to Washington, D.C. today, despite several races around the country still being undecided. And it's not just existing lawmakers -- many of whom are out at the end of the year; newly-elected lawmakers are also in DC today for freshman orientation. In fact, it looks to be the largest freshman class in Congress in almost 100 years. As Congress begins its lame-duck session, what should we expect? The Inside Sources hosts turn to Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux for the inside scoop.

Washington’s got a new dance and you don’t need rhythm; you just need an updated White House staff directory. It’s the Cabinet Shuffle! Wiles heads out! Miller moves in! Somebody print the org chart again! Dana, grab the mic! Wait... not quite! Was that a job offer, or just fight night? Hegseth, hold your position! Everybody else... watch the audition. President Trump's cabinet is already moving around less than a week after the election. He told '60 Minutes' that he's still confident in Pete Hegseth, but also says there could be a few more changes to his cabinet.

Where do Utahns draw the line on deportation? A new Deseret News–Hinckley Institute poll finds 50% support deporting someone living here illegally who hasn’t otherwise committed a crime — nearly identical to the national number. But support jumps to roughly 80% when that person has committed some kind of additional crime. At the same time, President Trump says his deportation policy might have been “too tough” — acknowledging it may have hurt Republicans in the election.

With so many changes on both the state and national levels following the election, how is our governor feeling about the future of Utah's Capitol Hill? Governor Spencer Cox spoke for the first time since Election Day in his monthly PBS News Conference. We hear a bit of his remarks; Holly and Greg then compare them to similar comments from Utah's new legislative leaders.

After an election season spent counting what divides us, this number tells a different story: 61% of Utahns say the same five values best represent our state: family, faith, hard work, community and nature. And that common ground held across the political spectrum, from very conservative to very liberal. Agreeing on a list is one thing; working together when you disagree is another. Can those shared values get us beyond the yard signs and into a project with a neighbor who voted differently? A new statewide initiative is putting that idea to the test, with project guides and small grants to help bring people together. The co-founders of "The Utah we Believe In" Ze Min Xiao and Byron Russell join Inside Sources to talk about what Utahns still share and how we can build on that common ground.

Now that we have a better idea of what the new Utah legislature will look like, who’s going to lead it? In the Senate, Senator Evan Vickers won his caucus' election to become the next Senate President; he joins Greg and Holly to explain how his caucus will move forward after the election. The changes in House Republican leadership weren't as big, even after the majority lost about a dozen seats. Speaker Mike Schultz won re-election amid his caucus to stay in the House's top seat. In the end though, top Republicans in both chambers say voters sent them a sobering message.

Just how big was Utah’s shift toward Democrats last week? Look beyond Washington and look at our own Capitol. Democrats were on track to flip 13 Utah House seats and two Senate seats -- those aren't small potatoes. And looking more broadly, new data shows that Utah saw a huge shift towards Democrats in our congressional elections; not just in the one district where a Democrat actually won. The data shows that Utah could have very easily elected more Democrats, especially if we had a statewide election. So, is this reliably red state changing politically, or was this a one-election backlash?

GREG SKORDAS OUT -- JIM BENNETT IN

Topic we cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Fans prepare for rivalry football game between BYU and Utah
• As the holidays approach, Utah organizations prepare for high demand for food assistance
• Opportunities to give: Live PC Give PC
• Utah youth experience trouble with online gambling at high rates
• A few decades late: The FAA begins to phase out floppy disks
• How do Americans feel about AI? New survey looks at what AI movies we think of when we think of AI

Inside Sources finishes the week by checking in with the hosts of the KSL Movie Show, Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth. They discuss the big movie of the week: The Cat in the Hat. They also discuss the famous actor Jimmy Stewart thanks to a new movie portraying his life.

Hollywood spent years warning us that artificial intelligence would take over the world. But right now, AI is helping us write emails and figure out what’s for dinner. So, are we in the helpful phase, or just the opening scene? A new Deseret News poll asked which movie best captures our AI future. The top pick was ‘I, Robot,’ followed by ‘The Terminator.’ Neither of those movies paint AI in a positive light, so what does that say about our feelings on AI right now?

We can stream movies on our phones, talk to our refrigerators, and get emotional help from computers. But apparently, America’s air traffic control system is just now breaking up with the floppy disk. You read that right... a floppy disk. The FAA is starting to retire them and upgrade systems that are sometimes 40 years old. So how did floppy disks stick around in air traffic control this long, and what’s replacing them? Will this make operations more or less secure and efficient? Holly and guest host Jim Bennett talk about an upgrade that’s a few decades overdue.

You’ve talked to your kids about saving money. But have you talked about betting it? KSL’s Deanie Wimmer reports that a national study found more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have participated in sports-related gambling or used betting apps. Eleven years old. Would that even be on your radar as a parent? So here’s our question: Have you talked to your kids about gambling — and do they recognize it when it’s on their phone?

We just talked about families struggling to afford groceries and the pressure on organizations trying to help. Now let’s flip the question: If you’re listening and thinking, ‘I want to do something, but my budget is tight, too’ — does giving five bucks really matter? Today is Live P-C Give P-C, with about 150 nonprofits and causes participating. And that presents an interesting choice: If you’ve only got a little to give, where should it go?  Joel Zarrow with the Park City Community Foundation and Jay Burke with Woodward Park City join the show with details.

What’s the first thing you cut when your grocery bill gets too high? The name brands? The snacks your kids like? Meat? And what happens when you’ve already made those cuts — and the math still doesn’t work? We have several Utah stories pointing to the same concern: Food banks and pantries are preparing for more holiday need, and a new community food network is launching to help people struggling to afford groceries, especially in rural communities. We usually talk about food drives this time of year -- donate a can, help a neighbor, make Thanksgiving a little better. That matters. But here’s the harder question: Are we asking charity to solve a problem that a household budget simply can’t fix right now?

Republicans nationwide -- and here in Utah -- have had a few days now to sit and reflect after quite a whooping on Election Day. But is it a sign that the GOP really needs to shift their priorities, or should they buckle down even harder and move even more to the right? Political scientists are calling this new time in politics the "era of unstable majorities." And whether it's state politics or national politics, that seems to fit pretty well.

Set your alarms for oh-dark-thirty this weekend -- the Cougars and the Utes are taking to the gridiron tomorrow for another edition of the legendary rivalry. It's a 10 am kick-off, with KSL pre-game coverage beginning at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. So if you plan to do your own tailgating, sounds like you better be ready to make some breakfast. Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett share their thoughts on the upcoming game.

• Preparing for a major rivalry game this weekend: BYU vs. Utah
• New data: Utah businesses see heft increase in business bankruptcy filings
• Salt Lake City development: Sports and entertainment district inspirations; Downtown Farmers Market loses planned building in Pioneer Park
• Pushback on Utah Inland Port Authority over data center development
• Ask the Attorney: New developments around DNA and Douglas Carter's case
• Military, law enforcement could receive genetically enhanced dogs in the near future

Is Fido strong enough for war? A new biotech company says they can modernize America's working dog using genetic enhancements. These new "super dogs" would work with both the military and law enforcement. The company -- called Warhound -- says they're still making sure animal welfare is a top priority. Greg and Holly finish the show with their thoughts on this kind of biological development.

There are new developments today dealing with the Douglas Carter case and DNA analysis. Remember, Carter spent decades on death row for a 1985 murder he was originally convicted of. His case was overturned by the Utah Supreme Court and he is now out of jail and prison while he awaits a new trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the role DNA is playing in this case and explains how Carter's defense is trying to use it.

There's pushback today after the Utah Inland Port Authority Board cancelled a meeting in which they were going to discuss and vote on an amendment relating to data centers in Iron County. A coalition of health and environmental groups held a news conference this morning, calling on the board to adopt a policy to not support data center development. With so much focus on data centers right now -- it played quite a role in the midterm elections locally and nationally -- we wanted to dig into the story more. Deeda Seed is the Senior Utah Campaigner at the Center for Biological Diversity; she joins to share her perspective.

Producer note: We invited the Utah Inland Port Authority to join the show and explain the project and their relationship with data center development. They declined the invitation.