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Boyd Matheson brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics. Boyd is the former chief-of-staff to Senator Mike Lee, former head of the conservative Sutherland Institute and is current Opinion Editor at the Deseret News.

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    Inside Sources Full Show February 20th, 2026: SCOTUS Strikes Down Most of Trump's Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 68:10


    Woman Detained at SLC International Airport Is Deported Should 'Ultra Processed Foods' Be Removed From SNAP? Proposal Seeks to Stop Certain Traffic Stops in Unmarked Police Vehicles National Caregivers Day 2026 Winter Games: Final Week Check-In Big Movie of the Week & Most Inspirational Films

    Big Movie of the Week & Most Inspirational Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:53


    Holly shares a few facts of the day before diving into the Big Movie of the Week with Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner: I Can Only Imagine 2, the story of Bart Millard’s personal crisis at the height of his success. Then we ask the big question of the week- what’s the most inspirational movie you’ve ever seen and why?

    2026 Winter Games: Final Week Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 8:45


    The 2026 Winter Games are entering the home stretch, and Holly breaks down the latest updates - including news on USA Figure Skater taking home gold, Alysa Liu. Then we head to Cortina, where Matt Gephart with KSL 5 TV shares what the final week has been like on the ground, the stories he’s covering, and what to expect as the Games wrap up. Plus, a look back with “This Day in Winter Games History". 

    National Caregivers Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:57


    There are 697,000 caregivers in Utah, and today is National Caregivers Day. Alan Ormsby, AARP Utah State Director, joins to discuss the demand caregivers face and the need for more support.

    Proposal Seeks to Stop Certain Traffic Stops in Unmarked Police Vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:45


    One Utah lawmaker wants to prohibit law enforcement from pulling people over in an unmarked vehicle for certain traffic stops. Greg and Holly discuss this legislation and how unmarked police vehicles are used.

    Should 'Ultra Processed Foods' Be Removed From SNAP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 7:52


    Lawmakers are weighing legislation today that would prohibit 'Ultra Processed Foods', Holly and Greg discuss. 

    Woman Detained at SLC International Airport Is Deported

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 7:59


    The woman detained at the Salt Lake airport late last year...has been deported...while her case has an active appeal pending.  Marta Leiva was sent to her home country of El Salvador...after being detained since late last year. Greg and Holly speak with her Immigration attorney, Adam Crayk.

    SCOTUS Strikes Down Most of Trump's Tariffs  

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 17:37


    The Supreme Court has invalidated most of the tariffs President Trump has imposed since taking office last year. Greg and Holly discuss the ruling and speak with Michael S. Kofoed, an assistant professor of economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a research fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics, about what this means and if refunds may be coming to businesses.

    Inside Sources Full Show February 19th, 2026: Avalanche Safety Tips as Fresh Snow Lands in Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 108:50


    SLCO GOP Members Temporarily Removed Effort to End Public Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Moves Forward Eye on The Hill: Animal Fights, Utah's Death Penalty Process and More Candidates Face Confusion Amid Congressional Map Uncertainty Why Women's Representation Matters In Politics The Global Family Reunion! Relatives at RootsTech Does Utah's Strict DUI Law Make a Difference? ...and more!

    Powder Returns! Snowbird Updates and Winter Games History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:48


    Many may be heading up to the slopes today! Utah's ski resorts are celebrating the return of their Powder after the deluge of snow hit the state. We head up to Snowbird to check on how things are with Kelsey James, Assistant Director of Marketing at Snowbird. Holly shares what happened on this day in history with the Winter Games.

    'Code Blue' Movie Nights Offered for Utahns Without Shelter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:27


    With our first major snowfall of the season yesterday, we were reminded how cold the valley can really get. In an effort to help, Utah's Unsheltered is offering "Code Blue" movie nights to bring refuge to those without shelter this season. Merinda Cutler, Executive Director at Unsheltered Utah, discusses what these movie nights are and efforts to improve Utah's 'Code Blue' law.

    Former Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Epstein Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 11:01


    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, tied to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We have NewNation's Joe Khalil, Senior Congressional Correspondent, on the show to discuss what we know about this arrest.

    Sky High Fares in SLC: How Utahns are Re-Routing to Save Costs 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:23


    SLC International Airport ranks among the most expensive airports to fly out of in the U.S., according to Savings.com. Greg and Holly discuss and hear from listeners about how far they have traveled to save costs on flying out of SLC.

    Does Utah's Strict DUI Law Make a Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:31


    In 2018, Utah changed the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to the lowest in the country at 0.05. We are about 8 years from this change. Has it made a difference? KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera went through 12 years of DUI data across the state and shares what she found.

    The Global Family Reunion! Relatives at RootsTech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:36


    RootsTech 2026, one of the biggest family history conferences, is coming to Utah in just two weeks. We have Randy Hoffman, Experience Manager, on the show to discuss Relatives at RootsTech and stories from those making familial connections they didn't know they had.

    Why Women's Representation Matters In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:32


    The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) at Utah State University has recently published a research brief, “The Status of Women in Utah Politics: A 2026 Update,” that explores national and state trends in women’s political representation. Susan Madsen, Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, joins to discuss what results they found from this project and what Utah can do better.

    Candidates Face Confusion Amid Congressional Map Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:32


    The battle of the Utah district map is causing further complications…Politicians are approaching the deadline to file their candidacy for a district, but they don't necessarily know where they are running! We have Cami Mondeaux, Congressional Correspondent for the Deseret News, to discuss the complications candidates are facing as Utah's Congressional Map is in flux.

    Eye on The Hill: Animal Fights, Utah's Death Penalty Process and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:45


    The Utah Legislative session is still going on at the Capitol, and we take some time to highlight some bills we have had our eye on, like HB341, which addresses animal fighting.

    Effort to End Public Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Moves Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:56


    A proposal meant to end access to taxpayer-funded benefits by immigrants in the country illegally is moving forward in Utah.  The measure sponsored by Rep. Trevor Lee goes to the Utah House for consideration. Tim Vandernack with KSL.com joins us to discuss this bill and what would change in Utah if it passes. Tim also walks through other immigration-related proposals in Utah.

    SLCO GOP Members Temporarily Removed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 11:10


    On Monday, the Salt Lake County Republican Party Executive Committee had a disciplinary hearing for members accused of leveling false allegations of criminal election interference. Greg and Holly break this development and share their thoughts. 

    Avalanche Safety Tips as Fresh Snow Lands in Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:09


    It's officially a powder day up at the ski resorts as Utah was hit with a deluge of snow yesterday. But this much snow after such a long dry season could mean trouble in the mountains, especially the backcountry. Greg and Holly speak to Nikki Champion from the Utah Avalanche Center about the conditions in the mountains and how the weak base could mean trouble for those looking to carve their name in the powder.

    Inside Sources Full Show February 18th, 2026: Finally a White February

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 114:55


    Topics we will discuss on today's episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Taxes on Streaming among other things  Ramadan Mubarak! & Lent begins!  Avoiding the Pitfalls of first-time homebuying Fighting America's Loneliness Epidemic 

    More on Prop 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 9:02


    The eight-year-long battle over Utah's proposition four continues as the Republican National Committee urged voters en masse to keep their name on the petition despite efforts by other groups to have them removed. Holly and Greg spoke to KSL.com's Bridger Beal-Cvetko who gave them some background on this national effort to stimy prop four.  

    Bangladeshi Elections, why we may feel them here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:27


    Greg and Holly are joined by Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, who gives us the latest inside perspective from the recent elections in Bangladesh and how those results may reach Utah. 

    Taxes on Streaming among other things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:47


    A set of new bills going through the Utah Legislature this season may see more taxes applied to the online activities of Utahns including streaming websites and websites featuring adult content. Holly and Greg discuss the ramifications of the bill and what kind of bills Utah may be seeing come 2027. 

    Finally a White February?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 8:58


    We are all on the edge of our seats waiting for this snow to hit the valleys, and who better to talk to than KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson about the upcoming snow and it's potential impacts.  

    History of the Winter Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:35


    Holly shares fun facts about the history of the Winter Games! 

    Avoiding the Pitfalls of first-time homebuying

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:45


    We all make mistakes... but when you are buying your first home there is a big learning curb and you want to avoid as many mistakes as you can. Holly and Greg spoke to Russel Faucette, Owner of The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate who told them exactly what to keep in mind.

    Ramadan Mubarak!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:46


    Today marks the beginning of the fasting holiday of Ramadan for the Muslim faith. Holly and Greg welcome Imam Shuaib from the Utah Islamic Center to discuss the origins of the holiday as well as how it is celebrated both locally and globally.  

    Focusing on Utah's Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 8:50


    Hundreds of thousands of Utahns aren’t saving for retirement and one key reason is because many small business employees don’t have access to employer-provided retirement plans. One Utah lawmaker is trying to change that. Holly and Greg spoke to Rep. Joseph Elison who is sponsoring HB 250.  

    Celebrating Utah's Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 8:14


    According to Wallethub, Utah is second in the nations rankings for best teachers, falling just short behind Virginia in number one. Greg and Holly talked to Travis Allred, the Education Program Manager for Envision Utah who told us what makes our state just so great.  

    Fighting America's Loneliness Epidemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 12:02


    America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and detachment from community, but people like Brandy Vega from Promise2Live and James Brown from Living With Pride are fighting hard to give people the resources they need to connect with the people around them. 

    Congress, Where Politicians go to Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 9:31


    Greg and Holly are joined by Cami Mondeaux, Congressional Correspondent for Deseret News, who discussed the historic number of retirements coming out of the US congress this year.  

    Inside Sources Full Show February 17th, 2026: Let It Snow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 110:50


    Community Mourns After Utah Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Vegas Hotel Room Proposal would allow student-athletes to transfer to new sports teams during the season National Random Acts of Kindness Day Proposals Aim to Increase Safety and Transportation for Utah Homeless Campus Ring Ditches Controversial Surveillance Tech Partner Number of Americans who Expect 'High Quality Lives' Drops PTSD Treatment and Psychedelics in Focus on Utah's Capitol Hill Live in Cortina! 2026 Winter Games Check in The Legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Former Death Penalty Prosecutor Speaks to Proposed Changes to Streamline Utah's Death Penalty

    Former Death Penalty Prosecutor Speaks to Proposed Changes to Streamline Utah's Death Penalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 19:52


    A proposal sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci proposing new legislation that would essentially speed up Utah's Death Penalty process. Greg speaks about this new process with Scott Reed, former Death Penalty Prosecutor with the Salt Lake County DA's office and the Utah Attorney General's Office.

    The Legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:45


    Reverend Jesse L. Jackson has died at the age of 84. He was a protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and led the Civil Rights Movement of the decades after King's death. We speak to Jeanetta Williams, President of the NCAAP Tri-State Conference of Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, about his legacy and what he did for the civil rights movement.

    Live in Cortina! 2026 Winter Games Check in

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:10


    The Olympic Games are still going on in Milan and Cortina. We touch base with our KSL TV's Matt Gephart in Italy about the most recent developments in the games. Holly shares this day in history for the Winter Games.

    PTSD Treatment and Psychedelics in Focus on Utah's Capitol Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:50


    Utah Lawmakers want to know more about how this psychedelic therapy may help treat veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder. We speak to Jason Swenson, Deseret News reporter, about a proposal that would expand research for this and what we know about the potential benefits of these drugs.

    Number of Americans who Expect 'High Quality Lives' Drops

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:53


    According to the Washington Post, there has been a decline in optimism from Americans who expect to live "High Quality Lives"; the highest decline in optimism was among Hispanic and black voters.  Greg and Holly discuss what it means to have a "High Quality" life and why certain demographics are feeling the pinch while others are unaffected.

    Ring Ditches Controversial Surveillance Tech Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:45


    Amazon is no longer looking to partner its popular Ring cameras with the police surveillance tech company Flock Safety. This comes after controversy regarding user privacy. We speak to ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski about Ring cameras, the deal, and the trade-off between security and privacy.

    Proposals Aim to Increase Safety and Transportation for Utah Homeless Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:53


    We have three homeless bills relating to Utah's new homeless campus on The Hill, sponsored by Sen. Luz Escamilla. Greg and Holly go in-depth about these proposals and how they work with the 1300-bed homeless campus expected to come to Utah.

    National Random Acts of Kindness Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:36


    Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! This is a day where you take some time out of your day to do something nice for those around you. We speak to Mason Bennett, Executive Director of One Kind Act a Day, about this initiative and some stories about how doing one kind act helped the community and some people's understanding.

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