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The Other Side of the Other Side America's 250th Birthday  Your Voice Your Vote: CD1  A Deadly Weekend for Daredevils  America's Gambling Problem  Fun Facts and Closing Arguments! 

  Holly and Greg talk about the advantages of telling dad jokes, and Holly shares some fun facts.

  Greg and Holly talk to Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, about a judge's decision to let a college football player continue to play despite a pattern of gambling, and America's struggle with gambling at large.  

  Over the weekend, a string of extreme sports accidents has resulted in death across Utah and beyond. Greg and Holly talk about some of those deaths and the risks associated with extreme sports. 

  In this special hour, Greg and Holly speak to all the Democratic candidates headed to the primaries later this month. Liban Mohamed, Ben McAdams, Michael Farrell, and Senator Nate Blouin all told Inside Sources why they believe they are the best fit for CD1.  

  Hannah Stratford, AP US History Teacher, joins Holly and Greg to discuss the question, are all men truly treated equally, as the Declaration of Independence says they should be? 

  Other Side Foundation CEO Tim Stay joins the show to discuss two critical articles aimed at the rehab's therapy and labor practices.  

  President Trump has announced that they plan to sign a tentative ceasefire with Iran on Friday. Greg and Holly talk more about that as we see another possible end to the war.  

Nixonmaxxing Do Smear Campaigns Really Work? A Wrongful Arrest out of a Sci-fi Film The Highs and Lows of American Education We got the flytrap All Wrong A Controversial Pick for Deputy Clerk The KSL Movie Show!

  Holly and Greg are joined by Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show to discuss this week's movie of the week: Disclosure Day. 

  A controversial conservative influencer has been named as a deputy county clerk in Utah County despite multiple inflammatory comments in the past. Greg and Holly are joined by Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner to talk about the backlash as a result of the decision.  

  New research has revealed that we have been wrong about how Venus flytraps work for over a century. USU Extension Horticulturist Taun Beddes joins Greg and Holly to discuss the latest developments for the fascinating plant.  

  A new study has revealed that 9-year-olds' reading levels across American schools are on the rise, but teenagers may need more help. Jason Swensen from the Deseret News joins the show to break down just what these results mean.  

  A Florida man was arrested after he was identified as a suspect in the attempted kidnapping of a child. There was one issue, though: the AI system that identified him had the wrong guy. Greg and Holly talk about the legal implications and what it could mean for the future.  

  Over $100,000 have been put towards a campaign to remove Senate President Stuard Adams from office. Greg and Holly asked Political Strategist Taylor Morgan, do these campaigns really work?   

  The Richard Nixon Foundation is going viral on Instagram for their edits of Richard Nixon set to rap music, bringing around a new generation to the late president. Holly and Greg discuss the Vanity Fair article that says why this may not be a good thing.

  A tax assessor in San Juan County is being called "unfit" by the state tax commission for failure to tax certain land. Greg and Holly discuss a law that may give them the power to oust him. 

County Clerks accused of helping illegal immigrants escape ICE How is Utah doing? Catching up with Matt Gephardt  Inflation and the war in Iran  The fight against elder abuse  A political cage match, and a literal cage match Stuck in the middle with you Utah Firewatch  First kid, best kid? 

  BYU Econ Professor Joe Price joins the show to talk about a study on the success of certain children according to their birth order. 

  Greg and Holly talk to Karl Hunt from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands about the recent string of fires across northern Utah. Then they talk to Dr. Jennifer Balch, Professor of Geography at CU Boulder, who lays out exactly how wildfires are predicted and how cuts to federal funding can hurt it.  

  If you feel like you don't quite fit with the label of Democrat or Republican, you're not alone. According to a Pew Research study, Americans are increasingly sheepish about putting just one political label on themselves, especially as the positions become more and more extreme on both sides of the spectrum. 

  President Trump will be ringing in 80 on Saturday on the White House lawn with a UFC Cage Match. Greg and Holly talk about the match and how much it is costing the American public, plus the challenges the match is facing.  

  US Attorney Melissa Holyoak joins the show to discuss her anti-fraud initiative that will crack down on the exploitation of the elderly.  

  Greg and Holly discuss some of the comments by President Trump that raised eyebrows surrounding inflation, and talk about the latest on the war in Iran.  

  KSL Investigative reporter Matt Gephardt joins the show to discuss how to avoid hiring a bad contractor and what to do if you have.  

  A recent study from Tulane University is taking an honest look at American life. Holly and Greg are joined by Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank, and Shawn Teigan, President of the Utah Foundation, to break down the results. 

  Holly and Greg talk about two Logan Court Clerks who are being charged after prosecutors allege they aided a man who was going to be arrested by ICE escape through the back door of a courthouse.

  Last month, DA Sim Gill announced that an officer would be charged with manslaughter after a man was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Greg provides insight into why this is such a rare occasion.  

SLC council seat determined by a coin toss Attacks ramp up again between the U.S. and Iran Group launches to promote better civil dialogue State Senator running for reelection features endorsement he didn't receive What would Social Security insolvency actually look like? The influence of AI PACs on Utah's elections The potential influence of higher inflation on the ongoing midterm elections How childhood summer experiences can influence adulthood America250: Patriotism vs. Nationalism Don't blink! Or actually… maybe blink a little more?

New research from the University of Utah Health says we're not blinking enough, and it's largely thanks to our increased screen time. Greg doesn't quite buy it, but Holly totally does. They share their thoughts and talk about the 20-20-20 rule told to them by producer Andy: every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to stare at something 20 feet away.

This land was made for you and me. As we move towards our nation's 250th birthday, we're taking time to look closely at our country's identity. In this segment, Greg and Holly talk about democracy, patriotism, and nationalism. A lot of the time these days, nationalism and patriotism are mixed. But that's not always a good thing -- it's led many people to harbor some deep-seated negative feelings towards our country. Inside Sources takes a more 'meta' approach to the whole thing.

As you look back on your childhood and the summers you experienced as a kid, do you remember the things you did? Do you remember the things you learned? A new opinion piece in the Deseret News explains how the summer activities we did as children can have a profound effect on adulthood and the way we act. Greg and Holly reminisce about their own summers as kids.

We've been talking about inflation going up and the higher cost of everything making it harder and harder on everyday Americans. And with the midterms well underway -- at least the primaries -- how might this increased inflation affect voters' decisions? Let's break down these new inflation numbers and their effects with our friend Robert Spendlove, senior economist at Zions Bank.

It's the season for home selling and home buying, but are people actually buying and selling? A new report from Realtor.com says that nearly 5% of home listings were taken off the market last month -- that's the highest share in 4 years. Between that and first-time homebuyers continuing to struggle, what kinds of things can we make out of this more wishy-washy housing market? For answers, Inside Sources is joined by Russell Faucette, co-founder of The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate.

AI and "big data" has sure taken a prominent place on the midterm stage both here in Utah and around the country. Now, we're learning more about the influence AI groups have on some Utah candidates, as AI-related PACs give money to a few people hoping to represent Utahns in the U.S. Congress. It's not chump change -- we're talking more than $1.3 million spent on Utah's primaries alone. Deseret News political reporter Brigham Tomco explains his latest reporting.

We've heard the same warning for decades now: Social Security is running out. Just yesterday, we learned Social Security could become insolvent by 2032… much faster than previously thought. Among the reasons for this drop are stiffening immigration policies and tax cuts. So if Social Security actually does run low on money -- or fully runs out -- what would that look like? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts.

Endorsements can hold a lot of weight. Or, they can also mean absolutely nothing. But either way, you don't say someone endorsed you unless they actually endorse you. In a hotly contested race in Utah's Senate District 18, one candidate included an endorsement from Senator John Curtis on some flyers, even though Senator Curtis hadn't endorsed him. And while State Senator Dan McCay's team has admitted the mistake, those flyers still showed up in voters' mailboxes, much to the chagrin of his opponent, current State Representative Doug Fiefia.

  Holding to our own convictions while also staying genuinely curious about the convictions of others -- it's the goal of a new council that was just announced by the group Braver Angels. This advisory council features 23 leaders who disagree on many things, but still find ways to find common ground. This includes Governor Spencer Cox, several Deseret News contributors, and the director of BYU's Wheatley Institute, Paul Edwards. He joins the show to talk more about this new initiative. 

  The missiles are flying again -- the U.S. and Iran are in the process of exchanging fire back-and-forth after Iran supposedly shot down an American military helicopter. President Trump says Iran will pay the price for taking "too long" to agree to a deal. Iran's president says that this situation -- which he calls "neither war nor peace" -- must be resolved. Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University, Austin Knuppe, explains the latest updates. 

  First, we got rid of the Penny. If we keep going and get rid of all the coins, how on earth will we be able to do coin tosses to determine winners and losers? That's right, in 2026, it was a coin toss that determined who'd fill the empty seat on the Salt Lake City Council. The council selected Jennifer Napier-Pearce to fill the seat vacated by Eva Lopez Chavez, who was removed from her District 4 chair after it was determined that she no longer lived in the district.   

  New claims suggest a Box Elder County Commissioner who pushed for the controversial Stratos Data Center will benefit financially from this project. This is a bit of a complicated trail, all dealing with Commissioner Boyd Bingham, who's also up for reelection this year. The group Utah Civic Compact filed the formal complaint with the Utah Attorney General's Office, saying the conflict of interest is enough to call the entire project into question. It's a bit complicated and hard to follow, so Greg and Holly break it down. 

Utah lawmakers look to make additional changes to voter information privacy Partnership penned between state, federal government over public land management Family: Helping young people start families, encouraging conversations among teens and parents Mixing sports and the law: Thoughts on a recent ruling on a Big 12 football player Artificial intelligence and our relationship with God Kearns High School removes mirrors from restrooms Pres. Trump nominates Todd Blanche to be next U.S. Attorney General China selling surveillance and policing to other countries; should we be worried? Hunting glow-in-the-dark scorpions; Happy 1st Birthday to Inside Sources with Greg and Holly!