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 May 5th, 2026: Box Elder County Commissioner addresses concerns about proposed data center
  • Utahns largely concerned with economy because of Iran War
  • Study: School cell phone bans don't help students improve grades
  • Impact and importance of foster care in Utah
  • International Midwifery Day
  • Political campaigns using AI
  • Protecting yourself from mountain lions
  • Auto insurance fraud
  • Cinco de Mayo
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May 5, 2026 1:27 PM
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Cinco de Mayo

It's not only Cinco de Mayo, but it's also Taco Tuesday! Greg and Holly discuss their favorite traditions around the holiday and the great food deals you can catch to celebrate the holiday this year.

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May 5, 2026 1:24 PM
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Auto insurance fraud

Insurance fraud costs Americans more than $300 billion every year… and it's growing. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt comes on the show to discuss his new investigation into insurance fraud in the state and how this increasingly common crime can prey on you at your most vulnerable.

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May 5, 2026 1:23 PM
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Protecting yourself from mountain lions

Back in 2020, Kyle Burgess encountered a cougar on a trail in Slate Canyon in Utah County, giving us the first-hand experience of what it is like to be stalked and attacked by a cougar. Now that it's getting warm and we are seeing more Utahns venture into the mountains, we take a beat to remind hikers how to be safe on the trails and how to keep it so the only cougars they see… are on their TVs during the NCAA season. #BYU

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May 5, 2026 1:18 PM
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Political campaigns using AI 
 

Behind every political candidate is a solid campaign. This isn't an easy feat;  there are appearances, rallies, social media, campaign managers, and so much more. But what would you say if some of these were created with AI? Does seeing an AI political ad change your thoughts on the candidate?  Deseret News Reporter Brigham Tomco joins to discuss the rise of AI ads and how they are being introduced into the daily political campaign. 

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May 5, 2026 12:58 PM
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International Midwifery Day
 

Everyone who gets into politics has their story -- whether it's about making a difference or helping their community. For our co-host, Holly Richardson, it was both… and it largely stemmed from her time as a midwife. Holly goes into what pushed her into the world of politics and gives us the inside view of midwifery in Utah. 

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May 5, 2026 12:57 PM
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Impact and importance of foster care in Utah 
 

Governor Spencer Cox has signed on to a national initiative that aims to give every child in America a home. This is a federal-state partnership focused on child wellness and safety. We go into details of the "A Home for Every Child" initiative and invite Dan Webster, Director of Operations at Utah Foster Care, to discuss the hurdles foster families face and why foster care is important here in Utah. 

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May 5, 2026 12:56 PM
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Study: School cell phone bans don't help students improve grades 
 

Banning cellphones in school has become very popular not only across the country but also here in Utah with the recent "Bell-to-Bell" ban. ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show to discuss how the data doesn’t reflect quite what administrators were hoping for with the ban, and we hear from you about how we can fix the reading issues we have in schools. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp also joins the conversation with his take as a millennial.  

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May 5, 2026 12:52 PM
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Utahns largely concerned with economy because of Iran War

Nearly 80% of Utahns say that they are at least somewhat concerned about the Iran War's effects on the U.S. economy, according to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. We hear from listeners who share their thoughts on whether or not the ding on the economy is worth potential peace in the Middle East.

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May 5, 2026 12:51 PM
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Box Elder County Commissioner addresses concerns about proposed data center

In a heated meeting in Box Elder County last night, the county commission approved a plan that will result in a 40,000-acre data center being built northwest of Tremonton. We go into the details of what led them to this deal. Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry joins the show to discuss his thoughts behind the vote and why he thinks the plan will be good for the county in the end.

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May 5, 2026 12:49 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show May 4th, 2026: People in Box Elder County prepare for public hearing on proposed data center
  • The "banana planes" are all grounded 
  • May the fourth be with you 
  • Changing healthcare practices in Utah after enhanced ACA tax credits expire 
  • Societal imbalances due to aging population 
  • The gang's getting back together: KSL Brightside 
  • Reflections on graduation season 
  • Iran's "he said, she said" in the Strait of Hormuz 
  • AI deepfakes are coming from your bank accounts 
  • Are we done with "Disagree Better"? 
  • University of Utah researchers looking into psychedelic mushrooms that makes users see "whimsical little fairies" 
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May 4, 2026 2:50 PM
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University of Utah researchers looking into psychedelic mushrooms that make users see "whimsical little fairies" 
 
Researchers at the U are testing a certain kind of mushroom that users say makes them see whimsical little fairies, sometimes for days on end. In this final segment, Holly Richardson shares her thoughts on this research. The hosts also discuss how some Utah children are getting special "doll-iveries" thanks to a local nonprofit. 
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May 4, 2026 2:41 PM
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Are we done with "Disagree Better"? 
 
Do we still want to disagree better? It's been something Governor Spencer Cox has championed for years now, but recent comments he made against those opposed to a proposed data center have Holly wondering if we've moved on. And then a local business has announced it would forego a signed event for Governor Cox's new book, citing anger from their shoppers. Inside Sources goes deeper on the messaging and whether or not we've lost all hope of disagreeing better. 
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May 4, 2026 2:40 PM
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AI deepfakes are coming from your bank accounts 
 
Artificial intelligence is coming for your money ... your bank accounts, that is. ChatGPT released a new image creation tool recently, and it could spell some real issues for your bank accounts, thanks to incredibly realistic deepfakes. Brandon Amacher, Director of the Emerging Policies Tech Lab at Utah Valley University, joins Inside Sources to explain how the latest updates with text and words on pictures could make things even trickier. 
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May 4, 2026 2:40 PM
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Iran's "he said, she said" in the Strait of Hormuz 
 
Back-and-forth, back-and-forth, back-and-forth... It's never-ending. Iran says one thing: that they attacked a U.S. ship. Then the U.S. says "nope – wrong." Greg and Holly catch listeners up on the latest news with the War in Iran. 
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May 4, 2026 2:37 PM
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Reflections on graduation season 
 
As college graduations wrap up and high school graduations get underway, new graduates are bound to feel uneasy and nervous over their futures. A new national survey finds that grads are mostly nervous about finances. Holly Richardson actually spoke to graduating students at Utah Valley University last week and shares some of her message for those heading out into adulthood. 
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May 4, 2026 2:37 PM
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The gang's getting back together: KSL Brightside
 
Something new, something old – coming today to KSL NewsRadio. The original hosts of the old Nightside Project are back for another round of fun on the airwaves. Hosts Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry join Inside Sources to preview their new show: KSL Brightside. 
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May 4, 2026 2:34 PM
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Societal imbalances due to aging population 
 
We're getting older and older (well, not Greg and Holly – they'll live forever), and that's creating an imbalance within our population, especially as fewer babies are born every year. And with immigration losing its popularity as well, we're on a faster decline than many previously thought. Opinion Editor of the Deseret News Jay Evensen shares what he's learned from the data. 
 
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May 4, 2026 2:32 PM
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Changing healthcare practices in Utah after enhanced ACA tax credits expire 
 
A new report from the New York Times finds that in the several months since Congress let the enhanced tax credits under "Obamacare" expire, millions are dropping their healthcare coverage. Are we seeing the same trend here in Utah? For those who are buying their health insurance from the marketplace here, what can they possibly do to save money? Jon Pike, Utah Insurance Commissioner, joins the conversation. 
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May 4, 2026 2:24 PM
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May the fourth be with you 
 
On this unofficial "Star Wars" day, taking a moment to think about the massive film franchise, we are. KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth joins Greg and Holly for a fun, rapid-fire round of trivia from a galaxy far, far away. 
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May 4, 2026 2:24 PM
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The "banana planes" are all grounded 
 
Spirit Airlines' famed yellow planes are all grounded now, after the company announced an immediate closure early Saturday morning. With their departure from the industry, thousands of travelers found themselves stranded, and thousands of employees found themselves without a job. But Spirit's closure could have far-reaching effects on ticket prices throughout the country. 
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May 4, 2026 2:22 PM
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People in Box Elder County prepare for public hearing on proposed data center 
 
Governor Spencer Cox is backing a proposed 40,000-acre data center in Box Elder County, just as hundreds of residents prepare to descend on the county fairgrounds today to voice opposition to the plan before the county commission. Many have voiced concerns over water, heat island, power, and the secrecy of the project. If it's such a great thing – as the Governor says – why has it been hidden until just now? Greg and Holly preview the meeting tonight and why the Governor says he supports the plan... and you should too. 
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May 4, 2026 2:18 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show May 1st, 2026: Law Day in the USA!
  • A Busy Week in Congress
  • Utah leads the way on Sci-Fi Road project 
  • U of U Student Detained by ICE
  • A Prosecutor's Perspective 
  • JPEC and Judge Retention 
  • The KSL Movie Show! 
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May 1, 2026 1:15 PM
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The KSL Movie Show! 
 
Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show join Greg and Guest Host Jim Bennett to discuss the Big Movie of the Week, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and their favorite performances by leading lady Meryl Streep. 
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May 1, 2026 1:9 PM
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JPEC and Judge Retention 
 
Utah State Bar President-Elect Tyler Young joins Greg and Guest Host Jim Bennett to explain how the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) provides voters with objective, publicly available information about judicial performance.  
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May 1, 2026 12:53 PM
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