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 October 14th, 2025: SLC airport grounds Homeland Security video over shutdown blame
  • Wood tariffs hit housing and local music shops
  • Teen charged as adult in shooting of Ben Lomond High School student
  • Why high-profile inmates may face different prison conditions
  • University of Utah announces scholarship for families making less than $100,000 per year.
  • Shutdown side hustles: How federal workers are coping
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene clashes with GOP leadership
  • Sweet deals for National Dessert Day
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Oct 14, 2025 1:43 PM
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Sweet deals for National Dessert Day
It’s National Dessert Day! We round up the best local deals and treats to celebrate — from cookies to cakes and everything in between.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:38 PM
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What to expect from new First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Following the death of President Russell M. Nelson, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepares to name a new First Presidency. Deseret News Editor Sarah Weaver joins us to explain the process and significance.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:38 PM
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Marjorie Taylor Greene clashes with GOP leadership
Representative Greene is clashing with her own party. We explore what triggered the split and what it could mean for Republican strategy moving forward.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:37 PM
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Biden commends Trump’s role in Gaza peace deal
President Biden has praised Trump’s role in ending the Gaza war. We break down the moment of Unity, the latest on the peace plan and the challenges still at hand as many await what comes next.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:34 PM
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Paying farmers to save the Colorado River?
A new study suggests the cheapest way to conserve water is to pay farmers to use less. Greg and Holly dive into the policy, the science, and the challenges of agricultural conservation.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:32 PM
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Shutdown side hustles: How federal workers are coping
With the government shutdown in its second week, federal workers are turning to side gigs. Holly and Greg break down the creative ways many are working to stay afloat without paychecks.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:30 PM
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Social media’s impact on kids’ memory and reading
New research shows that even one hour of daily social media use can lower kids’ test scores. Deseret News writer Lois Collins explains the science and what parents can do to help.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:29 PM
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University of Utah announces scholarship for families making less than $100,000 per year.
Utah’s colleges see record enrollment this fall. University of Utah President Taylor Randall joins us to discuss the newly announced Utah Promise scholarship, who qualifies, and its impact on working-class families.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:28 PM
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Why high-profile inmates may face different prison conditions
The recent arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the alleged murderer of Political Influencer Charlie Kirk, has reignited a long-standing debate: Do high-profile criminals receive different treatment in prison—and if so, why? Greg and Holly discuss high-profile inmates and the concern around safety that may lead to different conditions while in prison.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:24 PM
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Teen charged as adult in shooting of Ben Lomond High School student
Ogden police have arrested 16-year-old Isaias Emanuel Carranza, charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of fellow teen Mason Caballero, near Ben Lomond High. Police said Caballero was shot last Tuesday afternoon, near the high school, after classes had ended for the day. Greg explains the legal process and what it means for the 16-year-old to be charged as an adult in Utah.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:23 PM
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Wood tariffs hit housing and local music shops
New tariffs on imported wood and furniture take effect today. Experts warn of rising housing costs, and one local guitar store in Utah is already closing its doors, citing economic impacts. Greg and Holly look at the ripple effects across industries due to tariffs.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:22 PM
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SLC airport grounds Homeland Security video over shutdown blame
Salt Lake City International Airport has decided not to air a video from Homeland Security blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. Greg and Holly explore the legality of political messaging in public spaces.
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Oct 14, 2025 1:12 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show October 13th, 2025: Israeli Hostages Freed, What's Next for Peace?
  • Utah’s Wild Weather: Record Rainfall & What’s Coming
  • Higher Ed Shake-Up in Utah
  • Shutdown Fallout: Cuts Hit Hard
  • School Safety in Utah: New Safe UT Updates Announced
  • Could World War III Start Without Us Knowing?
  • Supreme Court Watch: Higher Ed & Voting Rights
  • Trump threatens 100% tariffs, China vows retaliation
  • Truth and Treason: Inside Angel Studios’ Bold New Film
  • Columbus Day: Fun Facts & Forgotten Stories
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Oct 13, 2025 2:41 PM
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Columbus Day: Fun Facts & Forgotten Stories
John and Holly wrap up with a discussion on Columbus day, a little humor, and a fresh look at history.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:31 PM
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Truth and Treason: Inside Angel Studios’ Bold New Film
A powerful new film set in the era of WWII... where a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. Jordan Harmon, President and Co-founder of Angel Studios joins Holly and John to talk about Truth and Treason, the story behind it, and why it matters now.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:28 PM
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs, China vows retaliation
The trade war is heating up as Trump threatens 100% tariffs, and China vows retaliation. We break down what this means for global markets—and your wallet.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:16 PM
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Supreme Court Watch: Higher Ed & Voting Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its 2025-26 term this month, and higher education is squarely in the spotlight. From college policies to congressional maps, the Supreme Court’s new term could reshape America.  Kelsey Dallas, Managing Editor, SCOTUSblog, explains what’s at stake.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:10 PM
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Could World War III Start Without Us Knowing?
Is World War III already underway—and we just haven’t realized it yet? A new opinion piece from the Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, Jay Evensen, suggests the battlefield may not be physical, but digital.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:9 PM
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School Safety in Utah: New Safe UT Updates Announced
The School Safety Task Force will meet at the Capitol to discuss new protocols for school safety,  and even new updates to the Safe UT app—a resource credited with saving hundreds of lives through crisis intervention. Rep. Steve Eliason discusses the latest updates to the Safe UT app and priorities being discussed for school safety.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:8 PM
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Shutdown Fallout: Cuts Hit Hard
Federal workers face layoffs as the shutdown drags on. Mental health and education programs are on the chopping block—what does this mean for you? Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeux breaks down the latest on the government shutdown and whether a deal is anywhere in sight.
00:20:28
Oct 13, 2025 2:7 PM
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Higher Ed Shake-Up in Utah
John and Holly discuss their experience with being non-traditional students going to college later in life. The hosts open up the conversation about how higher education in Utah is changing fast, with record graduation rates, three-year degrees, and new programs.
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Oct 13, 2025 2:5 PM
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Utah’s Wild Weather: Record Rainfall & What’s Coming
Eight times the normal October rain? KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins us to unpack the storms, canceled events, and what’s ahead for Utah.
00:08:22
Oct 13, 2025 2:3 PM
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Israeli Hostages Freed, What's Next for Peace?
The last living Israeli hostages have been released, and President Trump says the war is over. But who will govern Gaza—and will Hamas disarm? Amos Guiora, Professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, just returned from Israel and shares his initial reaction to this news.  NewsNation's Washington Correspondent Hannah Brandt joins the show to discuss how the deal unfolded and what's to come. 
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Oct 13, 2025 1:54 PM
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Inside Sources Full Show October 10th, 2025: Tyler Robinson court updates
  • Military pay vote swatted down by Johnson 
  • The battle for redistricting
  • Israel and Hamas enter first phase of ceasefire
  • Another deployment, another block from the courts 
  • James Comey and Letitia James see indictments 
  • KSL Movie Show: Trilogies
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Oct 10, 2025 12:27 PM
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