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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 8 · 1 hr 53 min

    Inside Sources Full Show September 8th, 2026: Crisis in the Classroom: Reading scores among American teens drop to near-record lows

    Football, fun, and fall foliage Ask the Attorney: What happens next with Lindsay Clancy? Oh, Canada: 50% counter-tariffs go into effect today Healthy Mind Matters: 9-8-8 Day and men's mental health Are Republicans changing their tune about raising taxes? Pres. Trump pushes to rename New Mexico; U.S. votes against new world map Provo city leaders push for residents to give amphitheater a chance Help Wanted: International ice cream taste tester

  • September 8 · 10 min

    Help Wanted: International ice cream taste tester

    When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A lawyer, a teacher, maybe a radio host? We bet not many of you thought about becoming an ice cream taste tester. Well, you're in luck: that job will soon be available! For three months, you can tour the world and promote Snoop Dogg's new line of ice cream. And in case you need a little more incentive, here's the cherry on top: $30,000 for three months of work. Sign us up!

  • September 8 · 10 min

    Provo city leaders push for residents to give amphitheater a chance

    Should the city of Provo allow a proposed amphitheater in Provo Canyon to move ahead? City leaders are asking residents to give it a chance... even with continued public pushback. Because of all this concern, the people behind the Vesper Amphitheater have hit pause on the project for now. But city leaders are still defending the project and say the process should be allowed to move forward. For more on this, we bring in Provo Mayor Marsha Judkins.

  • September 8 · 10 min

    Pres. Trump pushes to rename New Mexico; U.S. votes against new world map

    Where in the world…? If there's one thing President Trump likes to do, it's change maps. From changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, or from changing Lake Ontario to Lake America, there's nothing he can't change with a quick pen scribble. But can he change the name of a state? Over the weekend, he proposed renaming New Mexico to New America. Unfortunately for him… that one's not so easy. At the same time, the United States voted against the adoption of a new, more accurate world map from the U.N. Why? Greg and Holly certainly have some thoughts.

  • September 8 · 9 min

    Are Republicans changing their tune about raising taxes?

    When you think about raising taxes, which political party do you think of? For decades, Democrats have pushed to raise taxes. And Republicans refuse (and in many cases, make sure to point out that their opponents want higher taxes). But no matter what, whoever says there should be cuts to entitlement programs -- like Social Security -- has faced major attacks and pushback. Well now -- with Social Security funding getting critically low -- some Republicans seem open to the idea of raising taxes.

  • September 8 · 20 min

    Healthy Mind Matters: 9-8-8 Day and men's mental health

    When you or a loved one experiences a mental health crisis, do you know what to do? Or where to go to get resources and support? It's September 8th, also known as 9-8-8 Day. It's a day set aside to recognize the importance of the free, confidential crisis support line at 9-8-8. In this deep-dive, Inside Sources is joined by experts from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute to talk about mental health. Rebecca Hyde, Community Crisis and Intervention Support Services Director, explains how the 9-8-8 line works and what other resources may be available to help those in need. Then, the conversation goes more narrow: men's mental health. What specific challenges do men face with their mental health, and what kinds of specific resources are available to help? Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Huntsman Mental Health Institute Dale Werner shares his expert takes. Today, knowing about 988 is one way you can make a difference. Supporting the future of mental health is another. Donate to Huntsman Mental Health Foundation today to help reach people earlier, improve access to care and accelerate discoveries that could change how mental illness is understood and treated. Visit hmhf.org today to donate and be a part of changing what’s possible for mental health.

  • September 8 · 10 min

    Oh, Canada: 50% counter tariffs go into effect today.

    President Trump's second term has been filled with quite a bit of confrontation with our northern neighbors. And today, Canada's 50% countertariffs against the United States go into effect. Hundreds of goods will see the new tariffs, which came in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. Amid the economic drama, the President is also now slamming a Canadian-based aviation company… even though they make planes here in America. For more on this and its potential role in the midterms, Greg and Holly turn to Dr. Michael Kofoed, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

  • September 8 · 10 min

    Ask the Attorney: What happens next with Lindsay Clancy?

    Of all the days to miss, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas missed the day a judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case. In this segment of Inside Sources, Greg spends a few moments sharing his overall thoughts on the case and the way things ended up. He also shares some insights into a request from Clancy's attorney, in which he asked President Trump for a pardon.

  • September 8 · 9 min

    Football, fun, and fall foliage

    Fall is in the air! With Labor Day now in the rearview mirror, it's unofficially fall. But the changing of the seasons doesn't mean the risk of wildfires is down -- a few new ones sparked over the long holiday weekend, in fact. Greg and Holly discuss the wildfire danger, plus the fall foliage forecast and fall football too.

  • September 8 · 24 min

    Crisis in the Classroom: Reading scores among American teens drop to near-record lows

    American students are falling behind several Asian countries when it comes to reading literacy and comprehension. According to new data that just came out overnight, reading scores for American 15-year-olds have hit their lowest levels in 25 years. And before anyone starts saying it's because of the COVID pandemic, the research shows that this decrease started well before schools went into lockdown. The pandemic simply exacerbated a problem that was already there. What is driving this massive decline? There isn't one singular reason, nor is there one singular solution. Greg and Holly share their own thoughts on the issue and are joined by Ethan Bauer, Deseret Magazine staff writer, to talk more about the role screens and technology have played in the problem.

  • September 4 · 1 hr 15 min

    Inside Sources Full Show September 4th, 2026: Labor Day weekend kickoff: Traffic, activities & what you need to know

    Will America ever elect a woman president? More Americans say no Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn House maps in unanimous ruling Fighting hunger in Utah: National Food Bank Day & Hunger Action Month NYC bans AI in schools through 8th grade — should Utah follow? The silent generation: Are we forgetting how to talk and read? Back to school at SLCC: President Greg Peterson on what's new and what's next What movie features your biggest fear? + The big movie of the week!

  • September 4 · 10 min

    What movie features your biggest fear? + The big movie of the week! 

    Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron, hosts of the KSL Movie Show, break down the big release of the week: By Any Means, opening today. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a young Black FBI agent and Mark Wahlberg as real-life mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, teaming up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. Plus, Andy and Val ask a fun listener question: What movie features your biggest fear — sharks, heights, spiders or something else entirely?

  • September 4 · 8 min

    Back to school at SLCC: President Greg Peterson on what's new and what's next 

    Greg Peterson, President of Salt Lake Community College, joins us live to talk about the new school year at Utah's largest open-access institution. We ask him about his vision for SLCC this fall, his message to new students, and how the college is preparing graduates for a job market being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Plus, with tuition costs making national headlines, President Peterson makes the case to families along the Wasatch Front: why community college might be the smartest financial move a family can make right now.

  • September 4 · 10 min

    The silent generation: Are we forgetting how to talk and read? 

    Two striking pieces paint a picture of a culture going quiet. The Washington Post explores the "Gen Z stare" — a viral social media phenomenon — alongside research showing Americans are speaking roughly 300 fewer words per day with each passing year, a 28% decline from 2005 to 2019, especially among people under 25. Meanwhile, The Atlantic declares "the end of reading is here," arguing we've entered a postliterate age. We connect the dots between screens replacing conversation, shrinking attention spans and what it all means for how we communicate, connect and consume information.

  • September 4 · 10 min

    NYC bans AI in schools through 8th grade — should Utah follow? 

    New York City has announced the nation's broadest generative AI moratorium in schools, banning student-facing AI tools from pre-K through eighth grade for the 2026–27 school year. We discuss how it works. Then, what do students lose when they stop writing? As AI reshapes how kids learn and think, we explore what's at stake for critical thinking, creativity and the next generation's relationship with the written word.

  • September 4 · 10 min

    Fighting hunger in Utah: National Food Bank Day & Hunger Action Month 

    Heidi Cannella, Communication Director with the Utah Food Bank, joins us to talk about National Food Bank Day and September as National Hunger Action Month. With one in six Utah kids facing food insecurity, we'll also highlight UVU's free cooking classes aimed at teaching students to stretch a meal and fight food insecurity from the kitchen up. Learn how you can help and where to find resources.

  • September 4 · 8 min

    Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn House maps in unanimous ruling 

    In a unanimous decision Thursday, the Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in this November's midterm elections, ordering a statewide referendum on the maps instead. We break down what it means for the national redistricting battle and the midterm impact.

  • September 4 · 10 min

    Will America ever elect a woman president? More Americans say no 

    A new Pew Research Center study finds that 37% of Americans now say it's not likely the U.S. will elect a woman president in their lifetime — up from 26% just three years ago. We dig into what's driving that growing skepticism, what the last several election cycles have revealed about gender and the presidency, and whether there's reason for hope.

  • September 4 · 9 min

    Labor Day weekend kickoff: Traffic, activities & what you need to know 

    It's the unofficial last weekend of summer and people are already heading out on the road! Cormick Bone from the KSL Traffic Center joins us with a live look at what's happening on the roads right now — plus what drivers should expect heading into today and Monday as Labor Day travelers hit the highways. We'll also round up the top things to do across Utah this weekend and share key safety and weather reminders so you can make the most of the long weekend without any surprises.

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