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October 1 · 10 min
Local radio station kicks off October… with Christmas music
Greg hates this news, but Holly loves it! A local radio station has kicked off the Halloween season by starting to play Christmas music. It might seem a little early for most people, but eh, whatever floats your boat! Greg and Holly butt heads on the move and read listener comments on the news. Turns out everyone has a strong opinion.
October 1 · 9 min
Refunds are coming for some Amazon Prime members, and so are scammers
Millions of people are getting refunds from Amazon Prime starting today thanks to a massive settlement. A year ago, Amazon agreed to pay billions of dollars after allegations that they had signed people up for their Prime service without their permission, then made it too hard to cancel. But as with all good news, there are warnings. We hear from KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt with his warnings.
October 1 · 10 min
Reports: Rape allegations from Cornell University case not passed along to district attorney in 2024
The information that keeps coming out on the rape investigation and case involving Cornell University students and administrators keeps getting worse. Several news outlets have obtained documents from the original investigation that show that the alleged victim did tell police about the rape in 2024 and said it was absolutely rape at the time. But that information was never passed along to the district attorney, so he declined to pursue charges.
October 1 · 9 min
Ask the Attorney: How did Tennessee botch a death penalty execution?
The execution of a woman in Tennessee went very wrong last night after she survived what was supposed to be two lethal doses of drugs. This morning, Governor Bill Lee put a hold on all executions through the end of the year while they figure out what happened. So what went wrong in the process? And what's supposed to happen now? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas gives his take, and we hear from both a witness to the event and the governor of Tennessee.
October 1 · 10 min
Wildlife officials encourage Utahns to report urban bear sightings
Have you seen bears in your neighborhood when they're not usually there? Right now, the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is pleading with people to call them when they see bears... even though several social media posts are discouraging those reports. A lot of people say not reporting the sightings will save the bears from euthanasia. But is that accurate? For more, Holly and Greg turn to Chad Wilson, game mammals coordinator with the Utah DWR.
October 1 · 19 min
On the Hill: Legislative audit says Utah's judiciary needs more oversight and accountability
The last couple of years have been filled with a lot of tension between Utah's legislature and the judiciary -- it's no secret that they've come to heads several times. Now, a new legislative audit says there should be more oversight of Utah's courts… by the legislature itself. The audit reiterated that judicial independence is important, but it says that there's a lack of public confidence in the courts, and legislative oversight and more accountability will help. Holly and Greg share some skepticism of the audit recommendations; they explain this in these segments.
October 1 · 19 min
The morals and ethics of AI in life and in faith
AI this and AI that -- it's become one of the most common stories we talk about. A new agreement between AI leaders and the White House aims to add some safeguards to tech developments; they're all calling it "morally binding." In these segments, Greg and Holly talk more about the morals and ethics of AI. First, they speak with University of Utah School of Computing Professor Jeff Phillips about the ethics of artificial intelligence and whether they can coexist. Then, they speak with KSL Brightside's Alex Kirry about his team's upcoming General Conference special discussing the role of AI in faith and religion.
October 1 · 10 min
Data center in Box Elder County continues to move ahead… but quietly
It feels like it's been a while since we talked about the data center project in Box Elder County. Remember, this is the one that really sparked intense pushback on data centers around the state. The project's still moving ahead, even despite being at the center of three pending lawsuits. At the same time, there are proposals to build even more data centers -- plus nuclear reactors -- on Utah's public lands.
October 1 · 8 min
Tusks up! The Utah Mammoth kick off their new hockey season
The Utah Mammoth are back on the ice today, hoping to make it back to the playoffs this year as the season progresses. The Delta Center is expected to be packed with fans, especially after the team got so far last year. And the streets around the arena are expected to be bogged down all afternoon thanks to a massive party on the plaza. For more on what to expect from tonight's game -- and the season as a whole -- Greg and Holly speak with Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth Insider with KSL Sports.
September 30 · 1 hr 53 min
Inside Sources Full Show September 30th, 2026: Defense Secretary Hegseth to give "State of the Force" on U.S. troops; expected to cut leadership roles
AI tech leaders sign agreement with White House to police themselves Celebrating podcasts on International Podcast Day Your Voice, Your Vote: CD-1 candidates take to the debate stage Utah's changing population could affect college enrollment Utah's childcare crisis Pres. Trump blocks funding for Utah's national parks Sen. Mike Lee pushes for impeachment of federal judge who ruled against Pres. Trump The status of the country's skilled trades workforce Fat Bear Week winner crowned
September 30 · 10 min
Fat Bear Week winner crowned
It's the update we know you've all been waiting for: the Fat Bear Week champion has now been crowned! A bear named Backpack took the title, just 7 years after his mother did.
September 30 · 9 min
The status of the country's skilled trades workforce
Over the last few years, state leaders have put a renewed emphasis on the importance of trade skills -- of making sure our young people are getting opportunities to learn in ways besides traditional higher education. It comes at a good time as nearly 1/4 of current tradespeople are expected to retire soon. In this segment, we want to talk about a report that just came out on the State of America's Skilled Trades Workforce. Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs for the Future, joins Inside Sources to explain the need for more tradespeople.
September 30 · 10 min
Sen. Mike Lee pushes for impeachment of federal judge who ruled against Pres. Trump
If a judge doesn't rule in your favor, you generally appeal to the next higher court -- you don't usually try to get the judge removed from the bench. But that's exactly what Senator Mike Lee is proposing; he wants to impeach a federal judge who ruled against President Trump. The ruling in question paused the President's push to restrict mail-in voting. Greg and Holly have no shortage of thoughts on the move.
September 30 · 8 min
Pres. Trump blocks funding for Utah's national parks
Major projects at Utah's national parks are now on hold after the federal government blocked $1.7 million in funding. The projects were designed to support research and protect resources across the state. This money wouldn't have only gone to Utah's "Mighty 5 Parks"; it would also have gone to recreation areas in the state managed by the federal government.
September 30 · 19 min
Utah's childcare crisis
If you have kids, you probably know the struggle of finding good, affordable child care nowadays. And it feels like it's only getting harder. So what can be done to make things better for Utah's families? This weekend, KSL NewsRadio will air a special presentation called "Utah's Childcare Crisis: Navigating the lack of availability and affordability in a costly world." Ahead of that special, we want to talk more about the issues of childcare. For more on that, Greg and Holly are joined by the producer and host of this special, KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson.
September 30 · 10 min
Utah's changing population could affect college enrollment
Utah's population is changing and that's going to mean a bit of an enrollment crunch for Utah's colleges and universities in the coming years. New data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute re-emphasizes a warning from the state's Speaker of the House: we need to be looking at the future and prepare now. With more on this new data and how colleges can prepare, Greg and Holly are joined by Deseret News reporter Jason Swensen.
September 30 · 9 min
Your Voice, Your Vote: CD-1 candidates take to the debate stage
Election season is ramping up here in Utah and the first debates are finally underway. Last night, candidates for Utah's First Congressional District took to the debate stage. Remember, this is the district that now leans towards Democrats. The candidates are Republican Riley Owen and Democrat Ben McAdams. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the matchup and we hear the KSL Truth Test analyzing the debate.
September 30 · 10 min
Celebrating podcasts on International Podcast Day
We started out the show with a discussion on new tech: artificial intelligence. In this segment, we shift the conversation to a newer kind of tech… that's also not really new anymore: podcasts. It's International Podcast Day! KSL has a large presence in the podcast world, from Dave Cawley's COLD to Maria Shilaos' KSL News Daily and everything in between. With more on how podcasts work and why they are so popular -- both among listeners and among podcast creators -- is Amy Donaldson, executive producer with KSL Podcasts.
September 30 · 19 min
AI tech leaders sign agreement with White House to police themselves
It's being called a kind of "AI Constitution" -- leaders in the artificial intelligence industry have come together with the White House and agreed on a set of safeguards for AI development. Basically, the tech leaders have agreed to police themselves. The agreement comes amid several dire warnings from AI leaders about the future of the tech and how it could lead to the end of humanity. So, what do these safeguards mean for the average American? Or the average AI user around the world? Joining us for more is Tim Kapp, founder of the tech firm Cinco AI and an adjunct professor at BYU.
September 30 · 8 min
Defense Secretary Hegseth to give "State of the Force" on U.S. troops; expected to cut leadership roles
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doesn't want "fat" people in the military -- he's said so several times before. Today, he's expected to announce several changes to the military, including the elimination of 20% of admirals and generals. He's calling it the "State of the Force." Ahead of his remarks, Greg and Holly share their concerns about a push towards looks for military members and leaders instead of a push towards ability and skill.

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