KSL's Inside Sources

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL Inside Sources include :

• Sen. Curtis discusses his pushback of Pres. Trump's diesel deal with Russia
• New reports show inflation is still on the rise
• The House Call: More Utah homeowners are cutting listing prices
• Could mothers be the key to creating responsible AI models?
• SEG unveils new renderings of downtown SLC entertainment district
• SLC leaders concerned about plans to build oil pipeline

There are some new hiccups in the plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah. A new order from a federal judge puts that process on hold -- not just for the Forest Service, but for the *ntire U.S. Department of Agriculture. A federal judge now says the Trump Administration has no authority to make these massive changes -- it's up to Congress.

More and more Utah homeowners are slashing their listing prices as interest rates continue to rise and the market faces some headwinds. A new analysis finds that the five counties on the Wasatch Front -- Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Tooele -- have some of the largest price cuts in the entire country.

Halloween is the perfect time for spooky season. But once November 1st comes, most people shift into Christmas mode. If you're one of those people who craves the dark, spooky times instead, there's a place here locally where you can go for Halloween-type fun all year long. The Inside Sources hosts discuss Nocturnal Nook Novelties in Lehi.

A large oil pipeline could come barreling through some of the most historic districts in Salt Lake City if the Sinclair oil company gets its way. But city council leaders say they have more questions and concerns than answers after hearing from Sinclair representatives. Greg and Holly break down the plans and the arguments for and against them.

The hopes for a winter filled with snow are alive and well right now -- thanks to the most recent storm. It didn't dump snow down here in Salt Lake City, but it did bring some snow to the mountains and the Cottonwoods. And for people like Greg Skordas, who love to ski and snowboard, it's a very exciting sign that winter may actually pan out this year.

Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled more details about the sports and entertainment district coming to downtown Salt Lake City. They've also released new rendering and maps of the development, which will be built east of the Delta Center. KSL digital reporter Carter Williams joins Inside Sources with the latest.

Yesterday, we spoke about potential reasons the AI company "Anthropic" might ban users who are rude to its chatbot, Claude. Our KSL traffic reporter Cormick Bone posed this interesting idea: that we could teach AI to be rude. Today, we wanted to build on something related to that idea. A new Deseret News opinion piece says that mothers could be integral to raising the morals of AI models. Joining us for this conversation is the author of the piece, Shima Baughman, a  Distinguished Fellow at Brigham Young University's Wheatley Institute.

A new BBC story highlights how many older people in China are feeling so lonely that they're turning to young people for help. In fact, many are paying younger adults to be their friends -- to literally just hang out with them. Greg and Holly discuss this trend and whether or not it could become a thing here.

Inflation is on the rise, and it's bringing prices across the board even higher. The Labor Department's report says inflation rose to 3.7% in September -- not the direction the Trump Administration would want it to go ahead of the midterms. And with this new report, there will be a new cost-of-living-adjustment coming for Social Security payments. For analysis on the report and what it means for your wallet, the hosts speak with Professor Jason Kotter, an assistant professor of finance at BYU's Marriott School of Business.

The president of Brigham Young University, Shane Reese, announced developments with the incoming new medical school at the university. School leadership unveiled new rendering of the school and also announced preliminary accreditation.

The pushback on President Trump's Russian diesel deal continues to grow from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. One of those is Senator John Curtis, Utah's junior senator. He joins Inside Sources to explain why he's opposed to the new deal and how he thinks Congress should be more involved in certain decisions like this and the war in Iran.

There are now less than three weeks to go until Election Day! Here in Utah, ballots are already in the mail. And throughout the entire election season, KSL is the place to be for the latest info and analysis on the issues you'll vote on.

Today, we focus on last night's second congressional debate between incumbent Republican Blake Moore and Democrat Peter Crosby. We put their recent debate comments through the KSL Truth Test.

• SCOTUS agrees to hear case on DOGE public records
• Roller coasters across the country closed after deadly incident in Georgia
• Be nice to AI… or be banned instead!
• Your Voice, Your Vote: County clerks mail out ballots today
• Meet the Candidates 2026: 1st Congressional District
• Your Voice, Your Vote: The role of the West in determining control of Congress
• DOJ investigates TV news networks over lack of pool coverage at recent White House events
• Is the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia legitimate? What about Pres. Trump's fuel deal with Russia?
• Shining a light on breast cancer
• Café Rio releases new lip balms flavored after their unique drinks

There are so many crazy lip balm flavors: cotton candy pickle (yes, that's together), wasabi, and ranch dressing. So we shouldn't be surprised at new flavors of lip balm coming from Café Rio. They're inspired by the restaurant's drinks: Mucho Mint, Lotta Horchata, and Berry Bueno. They're limited edition, and they just launched today!

A ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine might not be real. President Trump says it is, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wasn't consulted. And shortly after the announcement, Russia hit a power plant in Ukraine -- that doesn't exactly scream "ceasefire. In the middle of all of this, there's a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill -- including from Utah's Senator John Curtis -- against the President's announcement that the U.S. will buy diesel from Russia. For details and analysis, the hosts turn to Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of politics at Utah State University.

Despite the President banning three news outlets from covering him at White House events, the Department of Justice is now investigating TV networks over their lack of pool coverage for President Trump. Remember, the pool networks cancelled coverage when the President barred those other outlets. Greg and Holly discuss what responsibility -- if any -- those networks have when it comes to covering the administration.

Usually, it feels like the West is an afterthought when it comes to elections. Many of our states aren't considered "swing states," so there's generally more focus on the races back east. But this year, it might be different -- the congressional races in western states could play a significant role in who controls Congress. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux explains what she's seeing in various races.

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidates 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with Republican and Democratic candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District, Ben McAdams and Riley Owen. They answer questions about their campaign, their policies and priorities, and why they think they're the best fit for the role.

Ballots are now on their way to voters across the state. With three weeks to go until Election Day, there's a lot to keep track of. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins Inside Sources to discuss the ballots being mailed out today, deadlines voters need to know, and what her office is doing to ensure the election stays secure and accurate.

The humanization of AI continues! The tech company Anthropic now says it'll ban users who are "abusive or cruel" to its chatbot, Claude. Is it possible to be abusive or cruel to an inanimate object? Serious question -- is it even a thing?

This story is just awful -- so tragic and so traumatizing! A man riding a roller coaster in Georgia died after being thrown from the coaster. It took place at Six Flags Over Georgia on the Goliath coaster. That ride is 200 feet high and the cars can hit 70 miles per hour. Now, several roller coasters across the U.S. and Canada are closed as investigators try to figure out what went wrong.

The push to see public records relating to the former Department of Government Efficiency -- or DOGE -- continues today. This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments dealing with a watchdog's lawsuit seeking public records about DOGE. What's interesting about this whole thing is that the court is intervening for a second time. Last year, the court overturned a district court's order requiring the government to produce DOGE-related records. Now, it's coming back before the high court.

Utah's quality of life is strong, but it's showing signs of trouble. Economic issues are bringing down our quality of life -- things like housing affordability, the cost of living, and the decreasing opportunities for good jobs. According to the new index from the Utah Foundation, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and the Utah Chamber, it's now at the lowest level since the groups started keeping track in 2011.