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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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September 22 · 9 min
Report: State of Utah could have done more to prevent deaths of three men with disabilities
A new report from the Disability Law Center (DLC) launches some pretty strong claims against the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, saying their lack of oversight and action played a role in the deaths of three men with disabilities earlier this year. Investigators say three men with disabilities were left alone in a running vehicle for hours last February, when their provider left them in his garage and went upstairs to eat and watch TV. While the legal process to determine fault plays out, DLC says the state should take a closer look at the alleged role it played in the tragedy.
September 22 · 20 min
Six-week check-in for upcoming midterm elections
There are just 42 days -- six weeks -- until the midterm elections. Already, some ballots for Utah voters are already on their way; a majority won't be sent out until the beginning of October. With the days counting down, Greg and Holly spend some time checking in on the election. What races are they watching? What ballot initiatives do voters need to know about? And where's all the money coming from for these races -- both locally and nationally? Political analyst and partner at Morgan & May Public Affairs, Taylor Morgan, joins to share his insights.
September 22 · 10 min
It's finally the first day of fall! Let's talk about pumpkins and candy corn
The rain this morning was the perfect introduction to fall; or, if you're more proper, autumn. For those of us who don't do well in the heat, fall is a welcome reprieve. On this first day of a new season, Holly and Greg talk about the pumpkin shortage here in Utah. Then they shift to something fun and controversial: candy corn. Yay or nay? Listen for their takes.
September 22 · 7 min
Cache County community caught in the crossfire of police shooting; what recourse is there for the neighbors?
Over his 44 years working with the law, one of the things Greg's been privileged to do is help crime victims find support and healing. In fact, he serves on a judicial commission to address those kinds of things. But a recent KSL Investigation finds what could be a gap in victim care, and it's being brought to light due to a police shootout in Hyrum. More than a year later, people living in the neighborhood where the shooting took place are still dealing with property damage… and without much recourse. We get details on the investigation and Greg shares his thoughts.
September 22 · 12 min
Spanish Fork city council approves code change that paves the way for data center construction
After much debate, back-and-forth among the city council, and a lot of public feedback, it appears a plan to change city code in Spanish Fork -- which would allow a data center to be built -- will go ahead. The city council voted 3-2 last night to change part of city code dealing with data centers with onsite power generation facilities. But what does that mean? What happens next? And how do city leaders find balance between those vehemently opposed to data centers and those who welcome the opportunities? Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall explains the development.
September 22 · 9 min
Sen. Curtis calls for subpoenas for members of Biden, Trump families over claims of corruption
Utah's own Senator Curtis is making national headlines today over his push for Congress to subpoena members of both the Trump and Biden families. The Senator says he's seriously concerned about corruption and misuse of presidential family relationships. What's notable is that Senator Curtis isn't just concerned about Donald Trump Jr. and the lavish wedding after-party gift from a Russian oligarch, but also about Hunter Biden and his business dealings with Ukraine and China. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux joins Inside Sources to break it all down.
September 21 · 1 hr 53 min
Inside Sources Full Show September 21st, 2026: Eagle Mountain residents face day after day without dependable internet access
Tracking the aftermath of Friday's tornado in northern Utah Media outlets sue Trump Administration over decision to bar journalists from White House Kids and caffeine: Is there any acceptable amount? Ask the Attorney: Cedar City man sentenced for 1993 killing finally solved through DNA technology BYU-Colorado State University football game devolves into personal religious attacks International Day of Peace: How can we be peacemakers in our own lives Utah Firewatch: The effects of this year's fire season on Utah's recreation industry Should there be age limits for elected public officials? Another U.S. Supreme Court justice visits Utah 2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced
September 21 · 10 min
2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced
Yahtzee, Bingo, Polly Pocket, and Tickle Me Elmo -- all toys and games that at one time were incredibly popular. Now, they have the chance to live on forever. Those games -- along with many others -- are on the short list for the National Toy Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
September 21 · 9 min
Another U.S. Supreme Court justice visits Utah
Another U.S. Supreme Court justice is in Utah today -- the second one in just a few weeks. That feels pretty different! But what makes today's visit even more unique is why it's happening. Justice Samuel Alito is in town today to celebrate the recent appointment of one of the new justices on the Utah Supreme Court, Justice Jay Jorgensen.
September 21 · 10 min
Should there be age limits for elected public officials?
It's not a new conversation, and it tends to come up anytime there's an election looming: age limits for elected officials. The recent return to Congress by Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has refueled conversations about age limits. So how old is too old for public office? Does it even matter? Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen poses that question in a new piece; he joins us for a conversation.
September 21 · 10 min
Utah Firewatch: The effects of this year's fire season on Utah's recreation industry
We haven't talked much about the state's wildfires in several weeks, but that doesn't mean things are all quiet. In fact, some fires are still underway and some new ones sparked just this weekend. And between the ongoing fires and the more devastating fires from earlier this year, some of the recreation areas Utahns love to enjoy have seen damage. In this segment, Greg and Holly take a closer look at how the fires could affect Utah's recreation industry long into the future.
September 21 · 19 min
International Day of Peace: How can we be peacemakers in our own lives
You've heard it said time and time again in pageants of all kinds: What matters to you most? Or, what do you wish for? And the answer is almost always "world peace." But is world peace actually attainable? Today is International Day of Peace, a day set aside to promote the idea of peace both on a large worldwide scale and in our own lives. Greg and Holly discuss personal peace before turning to Disagree Better CEO Marianne Viray to discuss peaceful political conversations.
September 21 · 10 min
BYU-Colorado State University football game devolves into personal religious attacks
Anytime there's a sports game, there's bound to be taunting -- it's just a thing that happens. But when those taunts and chants turn into personal attacks, that's not good. And that's what happened this weekend in a football game between BYU and Colorado State University. Parts of the crowd yelled expletives at the Cougars, a common derogatory phrase often directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
September 21 · 8 min
Ask the Attorney: Cedar City man sentenced for 1993 killing finally solved through DNA technology
DNA technology is amazing -- it's helping solve decades-old crimes, including here in Utah. Today, a Cedar City man was sentenced to 5 years to life for killing Theresa Morlock in 1993. James Wallace Peterson III was charged earlier this year for murder and aggravated sexual assault. Investigators were able to track him down after all this time... thanks to DNA. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas talks about the advancements in DNA technology over his 44 years as a lawyer.
September 21 · 10 min
Kids and caffeine: Is there any acceptable amount?
When you feel a little sluggish during the workday, what do you usually do? If you're like most people, you probably head for an energy drink, a cup of coffee, or a good ol' Diet Coke. But should your kids do the same thing when they're feeling sluggish? Medical research would suggest otherwise. With kids back in school and several stories in the news looking at children and caffeine, Inside Sources gets some expert advice from Dr. Richard Ferguson, an emergency room doctor and President of the Black Physicians of Utah.
September 21 · 8 min
Media outlets sue Trump Administration over decision to bar journalists from White House
Is it a fight over the First Amendment or simply what a President is allowed to do? That's the heart of the issue right now involving the White House and three news outlets that are now barred from entering the White House and taking part in the President's press conferences. This morning, the outlets say they will sue the federal government over the bar. One of the big reasons people are concerned isn't that the President kicked them out, but that he did it because he didn't like their coverage, referring to them as "fake news." Greg and Holly discuss how the First Amendment may play into this whole situation.
September 21 · 10 min
Tracking the aftermath of Friday's tornado in northern Utah
Friday afternoon was quite eventful here at KSL as the station worked tirelessly to get out the latest information on a tornado warning affecting parts of northern Utah. Our very own KSL weather team sprang into action and cut into scheduled programming to provide updates as the storm progressed. Shortly thereafter, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado did touch down. Over the weekend, KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson actually hiked up to see the damage himself. He joins Greg and Holly to explain what he saw and why weather folks were so excited about this storm.
September 21 · 9 min
Eagle Mountain residents face day after day without dependable internet access
Our lives have become so dependent on internet access that when we lose it, we often don't know what to do. That's been the ongoing situation in Eagle Mountain over the last several days, as much of the city has been without internet. The internet service provider "Direct Communications" says it appears a cyberattack was to blame. Beginning on Friday, the company says it started to experience unusually high internet traffic that's usually found in a specific kind of attack known as "distributed denial of service." But while the company works to get things back up and running, Eagle Mountain residents sit without answers or a timeline.
September 18 · 1 hr 14 min
Inside Sources Full Show September 18th, 2026: Brewing Utah Weather: Thunderstorms blow through northern Utah, bringing hail and rain to the Wasatch Front
Healing the Great Salt Lake: What's it going to take? Ask the Attorney: Authors' lawsuit against the state allowed to move forward Weekly Roundup: Cute animal stories in the news Utah Motorsports Campus gets new owner, name after state forced previous Chinese-associated owner to sell New report highlights suicide trends among Utah's girls and women The 'Godfather of AI' issues dark warning about future of artificial intelligence Previewing the movie of the week: The Weight
September 18 · 10 min
Previewing the movie of the week: The Weight
Greg and Holly finish off the week by chatting about the big movie of the week. They're joined by KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron, who give a little preview of this week's top movie: The Weight. They also discuss their answers to the big movie question of the week: What movie character death affected you the most?

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