KSL's Inside Sources

• Man behind Box Elder County data center calls out opposition as working for China
• Graduates boo commencement speaker who praised AI
• Kouri Richins facing sentencing today
• Pres. Trump says he's not thinking about Americans' financial situation
• Honoring the "Candy Bomber"
• In the Line of Duty: A deeper understanding of Utah's law enforcement community

This evening, the names of two fallen police officers from Utah will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. Tremonton-Garland Police Officer Eric Estrada and Sergeant Lee Sorensen both died in the line of duty last summer. Today, they'll join other officers from around the country who died in the last year, all while protecting their communities. Ahead of a major vigil tonight in our nation's capital, we're taking a closer look at policing in the state.

For some perspective on the state of policing, we're joined by recently retired Chief of Police in West Jordan, Ken Wallentine. Greg provides perspective on the legal challenges facing law enforcement officers. We then shift to a discussion on support for officers and their families; Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason and Pat Evans, a member of the Utah Chapter of COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) also join the conversation.

Many of you probably know the story of Gail Halvorsen -- a transport pilot in World War 2 who helped bring supplies to those trapped in West Berlin. Among the things he dropped was candy… leading him to become known as the Candy Bomber. Now, Utah students are taking some time to learn more about this historic event.

As President Trump heads to China for talks with President Xi Jinping, he says the ongoing financial situation affecting many Americans right now isn't a motivating factor for reaching a deal to end the war in Iran. The President made those comments as he left the White House for the high-stakes trip to China. Holly and Greg share their thoughts on the president's latest comments on the economy.

After a long, drawn-out process, the woman convicted of killing her husband with fentanyl -- then writing a book about grief -- is set to be sentenced today. Ahead of the sentencing for Kouri Richins, Inside Sources hears a powerful victim statement from one of Eric Richins' sisters. Greg offers legal thoughts on how the rest of the sentencing process will play out.

When someone speaks at a graduation, they're meant to inspire the graduates. But one real estate executive in Florida got an unexpected surprise when she decided to praise the expansion of artificial intelligence. Gloria Caulfield spoke at the commencement for the University of Central Florida, and let's just say… her message came off a bit tone-deaf.

Kevin O'Leary, the man backing the massive data center development in Box Elder County, continues to make some pretty serious claims about those who are opposed to the center. Most recently, he called out two Utah groups as working for China. One woman he specifically called out by name is Gabi Finlayson, Senior Partner at Elevate Strategies. She joins the show to dispel rumors that she's a Chinese spy, and tells Greg and Holly why she's opposed to the development.

One of the biggest discussions within the Utah political circles is that of Senator John Curtis' political future. Several rumors are swirling that Utah's junior senator may leave the Senate in two years and run for Governor. But other reports say he's happy where he is in the Senate. So which is it? POLITICO politics reporter Sam Benson joins Inside Sources to share what he's learned from his own inside sources.

• Consumer prices rise… and so does inflation
• President Trump heads to China
• Recess for the kids
• Utah lawmakers weigh in on the war in Iran
• Is security worth your privacy?
• 'Stranger Becomes Neighbor' update
• The Race to Redistrict
• AI in Politics
• Pull your weeds!
• Minas Tirith

This segment of the show is for the fans of The Lord of the Rings. To commemorate The Fellowship of the Ring's 25th anniversary, Lego has released a new set of the iconic "city of kings," Minas Tirith.

State officials are issuing notices to landowners, telling them to remove their noxious weeds to comply with the "Noxious Weed Act". Taun Beddes, co-host of the KSL Greenhouse show and horticulturist at Utah State University, joins the show to discuss what weeds fit this category and how to get rid of them effectively.

The question is no longer "will AI impact politics?" but "how will AI impact politics?" Becki Wright, Founder and CEO of Proximity, joins us in-studio to discuss her new product suite that will apply AI directly to political strategy.

We are already deep into the throes of the Midterms, but the push to redistrict is strong after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling made everything more complicated for voters. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the redistricting efforts across the country ahead of the election and what Democrats will need to do messaging-wise if they want to retake Congress.

Afghan refugees who came to the United States in 2021 and 2022 -- and came here legally -- are facing growing scrutiny amidst a changing immigration environment. Now, Utah citizens are stepping in to try to save their Afghan neighbors from deportation. A new bonus episode of KSL Podcasts' "Stranger Becomes Neighbor" just dropped this morning, looking at the efforts of everyday Utahns to help their neighbors navigate a changing immigration landscape. We bring in KSL Podcasts Senior Podcast Producer, Andrea Smardon, to discuss this new episode in a rapidly changing political environment and how we need to make critical changes to the immigration process.

Stores have been looking for ways to cut down on their losses, which come largely due to shoplifting. Home improvement stores Lowe's and Home Depot have introduced more advanced cameras throughout their stores AND in the parking lots; they now track license plates. How much of our privacy are we willing to give up in order to have more security?

The Utah congressional delegation is chiming in on whether or not the president needs to consult with Congress to continue with the war in Iran. Greg and Holly dive into the details of what representatives had to say about limiting the president's power in Iran.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is updating its guidance on school recess, emphasizing the importance of movement and exercise for children and their learning. Inside Sources discusses the importance of taking breaks for both kids and adults.

President Trump is heading to China for talks with President Xi Jinping; he's expected to leave later today. The two leaders are expected to discuss many topics, including: Taiwan, AI, nuclear weapons, and of course, Iran. Greg and Holly preview the high-stakes meeting.

Inflation is up… by quite a bit. According to new data released this morning, inflation is at its highest rate in three years. This puts the Federal Reserve in an interesting situation as they battle rates and a new Fed chair. For analysis on this, Professor Jason Kotter, Assistant Professor of Finance at the Marriott School of Business at BYU, joins the show. He discusses all the variables to consider regarding the economy and the struggles we might face if there isn't a deal with Iran soon.

Utah is feeling the heat this week as we hit 90 degrees yesterday and are forecasted to beat that today. It may feel like nice summer weather, but remember, it's only mid-May. As a reminder, we are only in mid-May, so it's only going to get hotter. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources to explain what we can expect for this summer.

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

• Residents of new Utah city possibly facing property tax increase of 519% 
• Woman visits all 511 parks in Salt Lake County; creates new database on amenities 
• The Atlantic teams up with Deseret News to discuss future of Utah 
• Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid legislative investigation 
• Trump administration launches new website designed to help pregnant mothers 

Do we actually care about maternal health here in the United States? The Trump Administration says it's taking a new approach to help improve maternal healthcare. Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy says this approach is how you really Make America Healthy Again. Holly Richardson shares her mixed opinions on the move – what she likes and what she thinks is missing in this official advice. 

Anyone who's ever had to go to court or deal with the police should know and appreciate the idea of "attorney-client privilege." But now -- thanks to artificial intelligence -- there's concern of that privilege going away. Or in some cases, lawyers say it could result in jokes and offhand comments being included in official documents, creating even more problems later on.