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 January 8th, 2026: Special Coverage: SLC shooting outside Church meeting house leaves two dead, six injured
  • Violence, Vigilance, and ICE: What’s Fueling Rising Public Tension?
  • Scott Howell on Redefining the Democratic Party in Utah
  • Breaking With Leadership: A Bipartisan Effort to Renew Health Care Tax Credits
  • Flipping The Food Pyramid: RFK Jr Announces New Dietary Guidelines
  • One Year Later: California Continues to Rebuild After Wildfire Devastation
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Jan 8, 2026 1:48 PM
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One Year Later: California Continues to Rebuild After Wildfire Devastation
Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments on the shooting in SLC that unfolded outside of a Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house. Then the hosts take a look at how Californians are still working to rebuild after some of the worst wildfires in US history hit the area, one year later.
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Jan 8, 2026 1:46 PM
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Flipping The Food Pyramid: RFK Jr Announces New Dietary Guidelines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and the Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued new Dietary Guidelines for Americans with the emphasis on protein, healthy fats, fruits, veggies and whole grains over hyper-processed foods to lead a healthy life. Greg and Holly go in-depth on the new food pyramid and what this means for school lunches.
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Jan 8, 2026 1:45 PM
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Breaking With Leadership: A Bipartisan Effort to Renew Health Care Tax Credits
The House is moving toward a Thursday vote to revive health care tax credits that expired at the end of last year, marking an unusual moment of bipartisan agreement. Several Republicans are defying party leadership and teaming up with Democrats to force a vote on a three‑year extension that could pass in the House. Greg and Holly discuss the latest.
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Jan 8, 2026 1:40 PM
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Scott Howell on Redefining the Democratic Party in Utah
As the midterm elections approach, Democrats are rethinking how they connect with voters, following the party facing a recent drop in approval rating. One of the first real tests of that new message may be happening right here in Utah. With a newly drawn district opening the door to a potential Democratic pickup, party leaders see an opportunity that could reshape Utah’s political landscape and influence the national conversation. Greg and Holly discuss this new change with Former Senate Minority Leader, Scott Howell, and what this new Democratic seat could mean for changing the brand of the entire party.
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Jan 8, 2026 1:36 PM
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Violence, Vigilance, and ICE: What’s Fueling Rising Public Tension?
There have been many violent events take place around the country, including in SLC,  where a shooting took place outside of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house where a funeral was taking place. This happened the same day a deadly shooting involving ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, left one woman dead.  ABC News Crime & Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins the show to bring analysis on these violent incidents.  This morning, protests started up again in response to the shooting in Minnesota. Greg and Holly discuss the latest info.
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Jan 8, 2026 1:35 PM
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Special Coverage: SLC shooting outside Church meeting house leaves two dead, six injured
A tragedy unfolded in Salt Lake City last night outside of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse while a funeral was taking place. 8 people in total were shot. Two people are dead. At the time of this writing, the suspects have not been located. Police Chief Brian Redd says that they do not believe that this is a targeted attack against a religion. KSL 5 TV's Garna Mejia was live at the scene speaking to witnesses last night; Garna joins the show live to discuss the latest information.
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Jan 8, 2026 1:33 PM
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One Year In: Sen. John Curtis on Venezuela, Trump, and Washington Gridlock

One year into the Senate, John Curtis is pulling back the curtain on life in Washington.

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Reporter with KSL.com, breaks down what Curtis explained is working, what’s not, and what he what he has to say about the situation unfolding in Venezuala.

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Jan 7, 2026 3:5 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show January 7th, 2026: Utah Wants to Make Schools Analog Again

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

  • The Literacy Wake‑Up Call: What Utah Can Do for Young Readers
  • U.S. Seizes Venezuelan‑Linked Oil Tankers
  • Bell‑to‑Bell Phone Ban Proposed for All Utah Schools
  • Woman Reportedly Killed During ICE involved Shooting in Minneapolis
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Jan 7, 2026 2:29 PM
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Utah Wants to Make Schools Analog Again: Lawmakers Push Back on Classroom Screen Time

Legislation is being considered by Utah Lawmakers that would reduce technology use and screen time in the classroom. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Adam Small discusses the two bills proposed to address tech in classrooms. Sponsor of The Balance Act, Rep. Ariel Defay joins the show live to explain why less screen time is needed in classrooms.

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Jan 7, 2026 2:25 PM
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The Literacy Wake‑Up Call: What Utah Can Do for Young Readers
As we work to address technology in the classroom, Utah also has a literacy crisis on our hands specifically for third graders...  what can be done to address it? Jason Swenson with the Deseret News joins the show to explain the issue. Governor Cox and the First Lady just hosted a literacy summit in Ogden aimed at improving reading skills across the state. First Lady Abby Cox shares the ideas and plans to combat the issue of reading skills for kids in Utah. 
 
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Jan 7, 2026 2:23 PM
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U.S. Seizes Venezuelan‑Linked Oil Tankers

The US has seized two oil tankers that it says were linked to Venezuela. One tanker was seized in the Caribbean, and the US military says it was under sanctions. The other vessel was captured in the North Atlantic. Max Rego of The Hill joins the show to explain what led to the seizures, why they matter, and what this escalation could signal for U.S. and Venezuela relations.

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Jan 7, 2026 2:23 PM
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Why Taking Greenland by Force Is a Dangerous Idea

In the wake of the latest intervention on Venezuela... threats around the US working to acquire Greenland continue to grow... Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News joins the show to analyze why doing this by force is a bad idea.

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Jan 7, 2026 2:22 PM
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Why Every Homeowner Should Track Their Home Value - Even If They’re Not Selling

Many homeowners only check their home’s value when they’re thinking about selling. Russel Faucette, owner of The Stern Team at Omada Real Estate, joins the show to explain why tracking your home value year‑round is one of the smartest financial habits homeowners can build.

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Jan 7, 2026 2:22 PM
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Woman Reportedly Killed During ICE involved Shooting in Minneapolis

We are learning about a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. ABC News reports a woman was inside of a car when it happened. A spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security says she was "attempting to run over ICE Agents" as they pushed their car out of a snowbank...She was shot in the head and died on scene.

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Jan 7, 2026 2:21 PM
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Stranger Things Fans Spiral Over 'Fake Ending' Theory
Some Stranger Things fans are on edge and counting down the clock today! Not ready for the series to be over, fans are convinced there will be a new surprise ending to the series released tonight at 7 PM ET! KSL NewsRadio Producer, Caitlyn Johnston explains why fans are freaking out and why there are circulating of a new ending.
 
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Jan 7, 2026 2:21 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show January 6th, 2026: Accused 'No Kings' Shooter Makes First Court Appearance
  • SLC's First-Majority Women Council
  • Can the US Rebuild Venezuela's Energy Infrastructure?
  • Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and the Maduro Arrest
  • The Latest US House Shake-up
  • Senate President Stuart Adams Faces Three Republican Challengers
  • CDC Changes Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Reduces Recommended Vaccines
  • Ogden's First Veterans Treatment Court
  • January 6th Capitol Riots, Five Years Later
  • Prisoner of War or Defendant? Maduro’s Message
  • One Third of Christmas Tree Fires Happen in January
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Jan 6, 2026 2:24 PM
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One Third of Christmas Tree Fires Happen in January
Many of us may have that one last thing on our Christmas to-do lists... TAKE DOWN THE TREE! To motivate you even more... The National Fire Prevention Association says one-third of all Christmas Tree fires happen in January... Greg and Holly discuss.
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Jan 6, 2026 2:20 PM
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January 6th Capitol Riots, Five Years Later
January 6th, 2021, is one date that Americans will always remember. A protest broke out at the US Capitol after a rally combating the 2020 election results.  Greg and Holly reflect on the event and discuss where we are today.
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Jan 6, 2026 2:19 PM
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Prisoner of War or Defendant? Maduro’s Message
Nicolas Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader who was captured this weekend in an operation carried out by the US, says that he is a prisoner of war. Claiming that the raid on his compound was not a law enforcement operation, but rather a military action. Greg goes into the legal details of the case and if this claim can hold up.
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Jan 6, 2026 2:18 PM
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Ogden's First Veterans Treatment Court
There is a new initiative in northern Utah that is taking a different approach to Veterans facing legal issues. Judge Craig Hall of the 2nd District Court of Ogden joins to discuss the Veteran Treatment Court and how this program is designed to help Veterans get the help they need.
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Jan 6, 2026 2:14 PM
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CDC Changes Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Reduces Recommended Vaccines
Several vaccines did not make the CDC's new list of mandated vaccines after revising the Childhood Immunization Schedule. Lois Collins from Deseret News joins us to discuss these updates to the vaccines, which ones didn't make the list, and what parents should know
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Jan 6, 2026 2:13 PM
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Senate President Stuart Adams Faces Three Republican Challengers
Senate President Stuart Adams is facing three Republican challengers in Utah's District 7. Adams has tenure in the space, having been a lawmaker for more than 20 years in the Utah Legislature, but are Utahns ready for a change of leadership?  Greg and Holly discuss his opponents and other races within the legislature to be aware of. 
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Jan 6, 2026 2:11 PM
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The Latest US House Shake-up
Representative Doug LaMalfa of California has died, and this is now causing another shakeup in the House as it lowers the slim margin held by the GOP in the House to 218 –213. Cami Mondeux, Deseret News Congressional Correspondent, joins the show to discuss what it looks like in the House right now and what President Trump discussed during the GOP retreat.
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Jan 6, 2026 2:10 PM
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Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and the Maduro Arrest
The Monroe Doctrine - or what's being referred to as the "Donroe" Doctrine is being cited as a reason for capturing Venezuela's now-former president. Greg and Holly break down what that means.
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Jan 6, 2026 1:59 PM
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