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 23rd, 2026: Takeaways From Utah's State of The State
  • AI Chat Bots and Children: How Utah Lawmakers Want To Prevent Dangerous Interactions
  • Rep. Celeste Maloy Elected As Leader of Congressional Western Caucus
  • Proposal Seeks To End Utah's Version of Common Law Marriage
  • TikTok Finalizes US Deal: What To Know
  • Sundance Rise, Sundance Set
  • 'Mercy' and Underrated Sci-Fi Films
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Jan 23, 2026 12:7 PM
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'Mercy' and Underrated Sci-Fi Films
KSL Movie Show Hosts, Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner, join Holly and Greg to talk about the big movie of the week, 'Mercy', and its focus on a man standing trial in front of an AI judge. The hosts share their favorite Sci-Fi films that they think don't get enough credit.
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Jan 23, 2026 12:3 PM
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Sundance Rise, Sundance Set
It's the Sundance Film Festival's last dance in Utah! The festival kicked off on Thursday and will move to Boulder, Colorado. Natalia Galicza, Writer for Deseret Magazine, joins the show to explain Sundance's legacy in Utah and what's expected for this year's festival.
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Jan 23, 2026 12:2 PM
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TikTok Finalizes US Deal: What To Know
The deal is done! TikTok announced that the deal has been finalized to keep it up and running in the United States. KSL NewsRadio Producer Caitlyn Johnston explains new details around the new deal. 
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Jan 23, 2026 12:0 PM
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Proposal Seeks To End Utah's Version of Common Law Marriage
If you live with someone, treat someone as if you are married and other requirements-- you can ask the Utah courts to recognize your relationship as a marriage without a ceremony.. This is Utah's version of "Common law marriage", According to the Utah State Courts. Senator Todd Weiler joins the show to explain what he wants to change about this marriage law.
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Jan 23, 2026 11:58 AM
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Rep. Celeste Maloy Elected As Leader of Congressional Western Caucus
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy just stepped into an important leadership role as the leader of the Congressional Western Caucus. Rep. Maloy joins the show to discuss the new role and her goals to address energy, federal land management and water.
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Jan 23, 2026 11:57 AM
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AI Chat Bots and Children: How Utah Lawmakers Want To Prevent Dangerous Interactions
There's growing concern around AI and our children's safety.... We've spoken a few times this year about chatbots having inappropriate conversations with minors and how this can impact kids' and teens' wellbeing. Rep. Doug Fiefia joins the show to discuss two bills he's proposing, aimed at regulating how AI chatbots interact with children to protect them from explicit content and keep the bots from encouraging self-harm. 
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Jan 23, 2026 11:56 AM
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Takeaways From Utah's State of The State
Literacy and Utah housing affordability were some of the key focuses during Governor Cox's State of the State address last night...But outside of top legislative priorities... Greg and Holly break down there are a few things that really stood out to Greg and Holly about the Governor's speech last night and the Democratic Leadership response.
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Jan 23, 2026 11:55 AM
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Inside Sources Full Show January 21st, 2026: Day 2 of Utah's Legislative Session: What to Watch

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

  • Too Much Tech? Exploring Where To Draw The Line With AI and Technology in Classrooms
  • Can Physical Activity Lower Breast Cancer Risk? What New Research Shows
  • The Top Issue Utahns Want Lawmakers To Address: Housing Affordability
  • Police Reveal Threats Made Before Michigan Meetinghouse Attack
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Jan 21, 2026 5:23 PM
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From TikTok to Live TV: Dr Pepper's New Jingle

It started as a random idea being shared on Tik Tok!  No filters, no production, just an impulsive thought, and the ability to share it on the internet may be bringing in big bucks for one Tik Tok creator. Producer Caitlyn Johnston shares how a Tik Tok user created Dr. Pepper's new jingle that aired during the college football national championship.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:16 PM
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A Conversation with UVU President Astrid Tuminez

We learned last week that the President of UVU, Astrid Tuminez is stepping down at the end of the semester. Holly had the opportunity to talk with her about her time and accomplishments at UVU as she embarks on her next journey. Amid the negative events

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Jan 21, 2026 5:15 PM
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Police Reveal Threats Made Before Michigan Meetinghouse Attack

Police are now saying that the man who police say attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan reportedly phoned in threats to other churches minutes before the deadly attack in Grand Blanc. Greg and Holly discuss the latest details.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:15 PM
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SCOTUS: Trump V. Cook

As President Trump mounts his campaign to control the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Supreme Court today is considering the scope of a major check on his ability to remove a member of the Fed for any reason.  The landmark case pits Trump against Fed governor Lisa Cook, a Democratic appointee, whom the president attempted to fire for cause in August, he said, after members of his administration raised unproven allegations of mortgage fraud prior to her taking office. She denies the claims. Kelsey Dallas, Managing Editor of SCOTUSblog joins the show with the latest details.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:15 PM
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The Top Issue Utahns Want Lawmakers To Address: Housing Affordability

A New Poll featured in the Deseret News shows that housing affordability dominates as the top issue Utah's want lawmakers to take action on.  Brigham Tomco, Reporter with the Deseret News, joins the show with the latest. Holly and Greg discuss some bills being considered to address housing in Utah.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:14 PM
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Can Physical Activity Lower Breast Cancer Risk? What New Research Shows
Breast cancer is being diagnosed in younger women more than in the past. There is new research that explores how physical activity may lower future breast cancer risk for girls.
Adult women who are highly engaged in recreational physical activity have a roughly 20% reduction in breast cancer risk compared to less active women, according to reporting in the Deseret News. Lois Collins, with the Deseret News joins the show to explain the details.
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Jan 21, 2026 5:14 PM
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Utah Senator Mike Lee Calls For Public Execution Of Accused Charlie Kirk Killer

Sen. Mike Lee has advocated for the public execution of the man accused,  but has not yet had a trial, in a fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Greg and Holly discuss.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:13 PM
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Disagreements vs Public Attacks: Inside Utah's State of The Judiciary

Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant addressed the Utah Legislature with the State of The Judiciary. During his speech, the Chief Justice addressed legislative tensions in his State of the Judiciary address. Greg and Holly discuss what was brought up.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:13 PM
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Too Much Tech? Exploring Where To Draw The Line With AI and Technology in Classrooms

From notebooks to laptops and tablets, to AI being the new tutor for students (whether it's approved or not), have we lost control of technology use in classrooms? Rep. Ariel Defay joins the show to explain the legislation she's proposed to regulate how much technology is used in classrooms.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:12 PM
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Day 2 of Utah's Legislative Session: What to Watch

It's day 2 of Utah's Legislative Session! Holly breaks down the top of mind issues on Capitol Hill today including budget cuts and cell phones in school.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:10 PM
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Trial Begins For Man Accused of Shooting Driver During Provo Black Lives Matter Protest

Jesse Keller Taggart is accused of shooting Ken Dudley during a protest in 2020. Taggart faces attempted aggravated murder and assault charges. The defense had previously filed to dismiss the case, saying police had failed to collect complete evidence, but that motion was dismissed. The trial began this morning with jury selection. Greg breaks down what's happening.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:10 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show January 20th, 2026: Eye on the Hill 2026: Putting Families First with House Speaker Mike Shultz
  • Expanding Utah Courts: A Conversation with Senator Chris Wilson
  • Governor Spencer Cox Shares 2026 Legislative Priorities
  • The Push to Limit Polygraph Use in Sexual Offense Cases
  • Rethinking Tech in Utah Classrooms
  • Addressing Homelessness in Utah: Policy, Pressure, and Possibility
  • Bringing More Security to Public College Events
  • Regulating Open Carry at Large Public Gatherings
  • Holly and Greg's Take On The First Day of Utah's Legislative Session
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Jan 20, 2026 2:44 PM
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Holly and Greg's Take On The First Day of Utah's Legislative Session
Greg and Holly share their top takeaways from today's kickoff of the Utah's 2026 Legislative Session.
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Jan 20, 2026 2:41 PM
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Regulating Open Carry at Large Public Gatherings
Rep. Verona Mauga joins the show live to explain her proposal to prohibit the open carry of a firearm at large public gatherings and how the shooting at the No Kings Rally in SLC , that left one person dead, motivated this legislation.
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Jan 20, 2026 2:40 PM
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Bringing More Security to Public College Events
The killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last year has shaken the state of Utah. Questions have sparked about how much security should be required at public speaking events at College Universities. Senator Kathleen Riebe has a proposal on Capitol Hill to address this concern. She joins the show live to explain.
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Jan 20, 2026 2:39 PM
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Addressing Homelessness in Utah: Policy, Pressure, and Possibility
The issue of homelessness has been boiling up in Utah and with plans for a large homeless campus in SLC, where do things go from here?  Rep. Tyler Clancy and Interim State Homeless Coordinator Nick Coleman, join the show to discuss how issues around the cost of living  and homelessness hope to be addressed during this year's legislative session.
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Jan 20, 2026 2:38 PM
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