KSL's Inside Sources

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

• The intersection of religion and AI 
• Iron County leaders push pause on data center developments 
• Utah congressman optimistic about Utah's role in expanding air taxis and the like 
• Housing: continued issues with accessibility and affordability 
• Proposal at U.S. Capitol to restrict travel for lawmakers during shutdowns
• Russia ramps up its attacks on Ukraine 

Many people are breathing a sigh of relief this morning, following news that two boys taken by their father have been found safe in Mexico. We first told you about the situation yesterday – a man who was supposed to return his two children to their mother over the weekend failed to do so. And the situation around the disappearance seemed odd too. Rhonda Dequier, founder and executive director of the Missing in America Network joins the show to share insights into how the Amber Alert system may have helped in this case. Greg provides his own legal analysis too, including why the father might not see any kidnapping charges. 

• Amber Alert still in effect for two young boys taken from Saratoga Springs
• Concerns over transparency for Stratos data center project in Box Elder County
• Pres. Trump wants more countries to join the Abraham Accords in peace deal with Iran
• Summer Road Safety
• Gov. Cox to fill four empty seats on Utah Supreme Court
• Congressional candidate says he'll drop out if polls aren't good enough
• Should you fear the AI revolution?
• Using sharks to research hurricanes

Inside Sources wraps up the day with some cool under-the-sea stories, including how sharks are being used to track hurricanes and how scientists have just discovered a cute little blue octopus who lives deep in the ocean blue. Holly also shares her fun facts, and Greg gives his closing arguments for the day.

You don't need to fear the reaper... but should you fear artificial intelligence and what it'll do to the job market? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen says 'no' -- there's no need to fear the technological advancements coming every day. In fact, he says, just look to the past; our tech is always evolving. Jay joins Inside Sources to share more on his newest opinion piece.

We've got another kind of anomaly heading into Utah's primary elections next month: one candidate says if the polling for him isn't good enough, he'll drop out before the primary and throw his weight behind another "progressive" candidate. In this segment, Inside Sources talks about State Senator Nate Blouin, who's running to represent the new 1st Congressional District.

This isn't something you see every day: Governor Spencer Cox has a unique opportunity to appoint more than half of the next Utah Supreme Court. There were already two openings from the newly expanded court, plus another seat opened up when Justice Diana Hagen resigned. And now, Chief Justice Matthew Durrant says he will retire at the end of August. Greg and Holly discuss the future of the court given the justice shakeups.

The unofficial start to summer happened over Memorial Day weekend, and it's already off to a deadly start. Several fatal crashes occurred on Utah's roads, leading to a grim start for the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. In this special hour of Inside Sources, Greg and Holly discuss the ways in which we can all work together to keep Utah's roads safe. They're joined first by Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden, who provides updates on the Memorial Day weekend crashes and shares general safety tips for the highways. 

UDOT's John Gleason then joins the conversation to discuss work zone safety. The coverage takes a more emotional turn with Chuck Groat, a local Utahn who lost his son to speeding in 2020; he shares his message to all Utahns to stay safe. Things wrap up with Benjamin Donner, executive director of the American Red Cross, Central and Southern Utah chapter, who discusses the importance of emergency car kits.

In order to achieve a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump now says more countries in the Middle East should sign onto the Abraham Accords. What is this agreement, and will other countries actually join? Professor Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University, joins Inside Sources and shares his expert takes.

Opposition to the Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County continues to grow, with many concerned about environmental impacts. Hundreds spent part of their long holiday weekend protesting the center, taking to the steps of the state capitol. In addition to environmental and energy concerns, complaints about the process and alleged lack of transparency continue to infuriate many Utahns. Former investigative reporter Debbie Dujanovic has been digging into the questions posed by so many Utahns.

Police now suspect that the man who kidnapped his two boys has fled to Mexico.  Law enforcement issued an Amber Alert late Saturday and early Sunday for 10-month-old Will and 22-month-old Wesley Richman. The alert said the boys had been taken by their father, 46-year-old Stephen Richman of Saratoga Springs, who did not have custody at the time. Holly and Greg share the latest updates on this ongoing situation.

A huge plume of thick black smoke billowed around Davis and Weber counties yesterday, dropping ash around the region. It was part of a controlled burn to control invasive phragmites, but it wasn't alone – several fires started around the state over the long holiday weekend. And fire danger remains high today and through the rest of the week. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson explains the ongoing fire danger and what a potential El Niño could do for Utah this summer.

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

• "Autopsy" report on why Democrats lost the election in 2024 released 
• After nearly 100 years, CBS News Radio goes dark 
• The real purpose behind Memorial Day 
• Water Safety: Boating safety 
• Previewing this week's movie: The Mandalorian & Grogu  

The future of nuclear in Utah is on full display today. National, state, and nuclear industry leaders are coming together to discuss the role of energy in Utah's growing economy. The Operation Gigawatt Summit comes at an interesting time, as more and more folks voice frustration and concern with the expansion of data centers. We get a preview of today's summit and what leaders hope to accomplish with KSL.com political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko. Greg and Holly also discuss how Operation Gigawatt plays into the data center development in Box Elder County. 

A long time ago... in a galaxy far, far away, there lived a Mandalorian and his little apprentice -- and friend -- Grogu. This week, we're talking about the newest movie to come out of the Star Wars universe. That's what Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron will discuss on the KSL Movie Show; they join Inside Sources with a preview.