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Should 10th Graders Be Taught Legal Consequences?  Utah's Third Party Shake Up Senior Food Insecurity: More Than 7,600 Older Adult Households Rely on Public Assistance to Afford Groceries in SLCO Is Diet Soda Better for You Than Water?  ...and more!

Two Utah ski resorts are offering to pay passholders "mountain credits" to come ski… skiers must register to earn "Mountain Credits", which will award skiers $20 per day (up to 3 days) that they ski at an Ikon Pass Destination through February 25th. Will this new incentive drive more to the hills to shred the powder? Greg and Holly discuss what resorts are included. 

The Trump Administration's Border Czar spoke to the public about a potential drawdown in Minnesota regarding ICE, but will not give up on the mission of immigration enforcement. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments, including new video footage of Alex Pretti in a previous altercation with ICE. 

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said through the years that there was voter fraud in the 2020 election, specifically in Georgia. We are going into the details of what we know about the FBI seizure of hundreds of boxes of voter records for the 2020 election. 

The Utah State Bar has taken a position opposing most of the Utah Legislatures proposals impacting Utah's Judiciary... including expanding the Utah Supreme Court. Tyler Young, Utah State Bar President-Elect, joins to explain their concern around how some of these bills could remake Utah's judicial system. 

Jennifer Gledhill, The Utah woman accused of shooting her husband National Guardsman Matthew Johnson, had a court appearance today. Greg and Holly discuss the case as the body of her husband has still not been found.  Greg shares analysis around the complexities of prosecuting a murder without a body. 

Good news for all those who always have the silver Diet Coke close at hand! New research is showing that for certain patients, drinking diet soda may be no different than drinking water- and in some cases, potentially better. Adults with Type-2 diabetes found no health advantage to switching from diet sodas to water and in some cases, it helped improve blood sugar markers. Greg and Holly discuss the new data. 

More than 7,600 older adult households in Salt Lake County rely on public assistance to afford groceries, according to new research commissioned by the Salt Lake County Office of Regional Development. We speak to Afton January, Communications & PR manager for SLCO Aging and Adult Services, about food affordability for seniors and how changes to SNAP may impact them.

Emily Buss, a member of the Forward Party of Utah, is the only third-party officeholder on Capitol Hill, and that’s turning some heads. She secured the seat after Senator Daniel Thatcher resigned from the legislature, and there are some on Capitol Hill who believe that seat should have gone to a Republican because that’s what Thatcher ran on before he vacated. Greg and Holly speak with Chair of the Forward Party, Michelle Quist, about the proposal included in Senator Mike McKell's omnibus election bill that would make any future vacancies be filled with someone from the same political party the prior officeholder held during the most recent election.

A new proposal in Utah would bring voting rights, medical choices, credit, taxes, and even the adult justice system into the classroom. Is this necessary for teens? Or too much for 10th graders to understand? Greg and Holly discuss his Utah proposal and take texts from listeners.

Many younger adults these days are choosing to delay or not have kids at all... Due to affordability issues and concerns around support after they have kids. Utah lawmakers are expected to unveil their push to support families this afternoon. One of the ways they want to do that is to expand maternity leave for state employees to 12 weeks instead of 6.  Representative Ariel Defay joins the show to explain the proposal. Holly and Greg take calls from listeners and discuss new data that more people in China may prefer having pets over kids.

Some topics we will cover in this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Why Alex Pretti’s Death Needs Independent Review Should Charlie Kirk Shooting Video Be Shown In Court? From Minnesota to Utah: What the Constitution Says About Rights and Power Utah Lawmaker Wants to Crack Down on Unlicensed Lawyers

As debates intensify over the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota — including questions about the Second Amendment and whether he should have been armed at a protest — we turn to constitutional expert, Matthew Brogdon of UVU’s Center for Constitutional Studies, to break down what the Constitution actually says and the risks of rushing to judgment. Professor Brogdon also speaks to the tensions federally and locally regarding where the courts fit into the political process. We take a deep dive into Utah’s redistricting drama to the ongoing push-and-pull between legislative power, direct democracy, and judicial oversight.

The election omnibus bill put forward by Utah Senator Mike McKell will be heard in a Senate Committee this afternoon... This bill is roughly 157 pages and includes many changes to Utah elections. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small breaks down some standout items in the bill. Utah Senator Mike McKell joins the show to discuss more of the details.

The defense of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, does not want the video of Charlie Kirk being shot to be shown in court.... should it be? Greg and Holly discuss.  

A Utah lawmaker wants to crack down on people practicing law WITHOUT a license... Greg and Holly discuss what prompted this and how big of a problem it actually is. Rep. Anthony Loubet joins the show. 

Tomorrow marks one year since an American Airlines jet crashed into a military helicopter outside Washington D-C, killing 67 people.. The NTSB is now pointing to a series of systemic failures that caused that deadly crash. Greg and Holly discuss.

A Utah lawmaker wants to make it illegal to drink alcohol while riding an e‑bike and introduce new safety requirements for riders. Rep. Paul Cutler joins us to break down what the proposal would change and why he believes it’s needed.

After a South Jordan woman was tricked by a bank imposter into moving $16,900, her bank froze the funds before the scammer could take them - but later her claim was denied when trying to get her money back. Greg and Holly touch base with KSL Investigative Reporter, Matt Gephardt to break down how the fraud happened, why the bank initially denied her claim, and what federal rules do and don’t protect. Plus, what you should watch for to avoid similar scams.  

 Sandy City has installed lit stop signs following an outcry from the community, after a deadly auto pedestrian accident and outcry of concern from the community. Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski joins Holly and Greg to discuss.

From the day Lego patented its iconic bricks to the star‑studded recording of “We Are the World,” the hosts go through some of the most memorable moments that happened on this date. They also look back at the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy and revisit the viral Bernie‑mittens moment that turned into $1.8 million for Vermont charities.

Debates have circulated for an independent investigation of the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis... following conflicting information from the Department of Homeland Security. Greg and Holly speak the latest information on the investigation and are joined by Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News to discuss why an independent investigation is important.

Should Politics Stay Out Of School Board Elections? How Utah Plans to Tackle Unsolved Violent Crimes Tech Tuesday: The New U.S. TikTok + Social Media Companies In Court Missing West Jordan Children Found in Croatia: What Will It Take To Bring Them Home? International Holocaust Remembrance Day Trump Shifts ICE Leadership in Minneapolis Governor Cox Asks Utahns To 'Pray for Snow'

In a social media post last night, Governor Spencer Cox is asking Utah residents to pray for snow and to do their part to conserve water. Greg and Holly discuss this message and other action steps that should be considered. Holly shares facts of the day.

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota,  it looks like the Trump administration is taking steps to de-escalate ICE's involvement in the state. President Donald Trump announced that he is changing up leadership in Minnesota and is sending in Border Czar Tom Homan. Greg and Holly discuss.

It's been 81 years since Auschwitz was liberated by the Russian army in 1945.  Patrice Arent, a former Utah Senator and member of the Jewish community, joins the show to discuss the importance of this day and the work that still needs to be done.

Four children from West Jordan disappeared with their mother in November after she posted a string of apocalyptic messages on social media and fled the country. The children have been located in Croatia at a state-run orphanage, but what will it take to bring them back home? We bring on Utah Immigration Attorney, Adam Crayk, who shares his insight.

A court in California is hearing the first "bellwether" case brought by the public against social media companies for their addictive and targeted algorithms being used against children. ABC's Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski walks through the case and what this could mean for social media going forward. Mike also brings the latest on what's happened with the TikTok app since the U.S. took majority ownership.

Utah lawmakers are introducing bipartisan legislation designed to help chip away at the backlog of unsolved violent crimes. The legislation would introduce a grant program to bring in more resources to help solve these cold cases.  Dave Cawley, Host of KSL's Cold Podcast, shares his perspective and Representative Tyler Clancy, one of the sponsors of the legislation, shares details of the proposal.

Should school board members be partisan or non-partisan? There is a debate on Capitol Hill regarding school board members and if they should be elected as partisan or non-partisan.  Representative John Arthur and Representative Jason Kyle discuss their individual proposals focused on this issue.

The House Health and Human Services Committee will hear three bills related to transgender youth this afternoon.  Representative Rex Shipp is sponsoring legislation that would make a current moratorium, which stops minors from starting puberty blockers and cross sex hormones, permanent. The legislation would also require any minors still on puberty blockers or hormones to phase off of them by January 28th, 2027. Representative Rex Shipp joins the show to explain the legislation. Marina Lowe, Policy Director of Equality Utah, shares concerns around this legislation and others being considered during Utah's 2026 legislative session.

Proposal Would Double Signatures Needed for Ballot Initiatives 99.9 % of Utah Voters Are Verifiably U.S. Citizens President Trump Supports Effort To Repeal Utah's Prop 4 Should Utah Judges Be Elected Instead of Appointed? Two Afghan Men In Utah Detained By ICE Eye on The Hill 2026: Firearm Legislation Meeting Andrea Swift & Donna Kelce At Sundance

Sundance Film Festival kicked off its first and final weekend in Utah. Festival goers and filmmakers PACKED main street in Park City... and it wasn't short of celebrity sightings. Producer, Caitlyn Johnston, joins the show to explain her experience meeting Taylor Swift's Mom, Andrea Swift, and Travis Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce, in Park City on Sunday and what she learned during her experience at the Sundance Film Festival.

Greg and Holly walk through a few different proposals regarding gun laws that will be heard on Utah's Capitol Hill today. Including HB 83, which addresses altering a toy firearm to look like a real one. HB 101 looks into changes regarding background check requirements, and HB 214 limits the ability of people to sue gun manufacturers for liability. Clark Aposhian, Gun Rights Advocate and Chairman of Utah Shooting Sports Council, shares his insight.  

ICE has detained two Afghan men seeking asylum in Utah and they are currently being held in detention centers outside the state. KSL's Andrea Smardon joins the show to explain the latest.

Should Utah judges run for election instead of being appointed? Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, joins the show to talk about his new opinion piece and why that could be a bad idea.

President Trump has entered the chat on Prop 4 in Utah. You may have been approached recently to sign an effort to repeal Prop 4 in Utah. There is a big push underway to gather enough signatures for the effort before the Feb. 15th deadline. Greg and Holly speak with Elizabeth Rasmussen, Executive Director of Better Boundaries, about their reaction to the President's support and their stance on the effort as a whole. Robert Axson, Chair of the Utah GOP, calls the show to share if the President's post has brought in any more signatures and how the process is going.

Utah's Election Office is pulling back the curtain on Utah's voter registration list. The data found that more than 99.9 percent of Utah voters are verifiably U.S. citizens, and only one confirmed noncitizen was registered but never voted and has since been removed.

There's an effort on Utah's Capitol Hill being put in front of lawmakers today that would double the percentage of signatures needed to get an initiative on the ballot. Rep. Andrew Stoddard joins the show to explain the proposal. Taylor Morgan, Executive Director of Count My Vote, shares his perspective on this proposal and others involving initiatives this legislative session.

Another fatal shooting took place over the weekend involving ICE agents in Minnesota... killing a 37 year old man at a protest.  The Department of Homeland Security saying the Border Patrol agent was acting defensively when he fired his weapon but witnesses say otherwise. Witnesses say 37 year old Alex Pretti was not brandishing a weapon during the Saturday morning protest against ICE agents in the city - and was trying to help someone knocked to the ground. The Trump administration supports the agent who fired the shots. Greg and Holly walk through what is known and what is not known about what happened. Clark Aposhian, Gun Rights Advocate and Chairman of Utah Shooting Sports Council, shares his insight on this situation and the second amendment.

AI Chat Bots and Children: How Utah Lawmakers Want To Prevent Dangerous Interactions Rep. Celeste Maloy Elected As Leader of Congressional Western Caucus Proposal Seeks To End Utah's Version of Common Law Marriage TikTok Finalizes US Deal: What To Know Sundance Rise, Sundance Set 'Mercy' and Underrated Sci-Fi Films

KSL Movie Show Hosts, Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner, join Holly and Greg to talk about the big movie of the week, 'Mercy', and its focus on a man standing trial in front of an AI judge. The hosts share their favorite Sci-Fi films that they think don't get enough credit.