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The effect of deepfake political ads on our elections Utah celebrates Juneteenth The unique challenges Utah's refugee population faces and how we can help Previewing this week's move: Toy Story 5

The big movie this week adds a new element to a nostalgic story. KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron join Greg and Holly to talk about the big movie of the week, Toy Story 5.

Imagine being forced to flee from your home -- forced to run to another country for shelter and safety. And all with the fear that you may never return. That's the very situation many refugees around the world find themselves in. Here in Utah, we house and support thousands of refugees from countries around the globe. These are our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers. And they need our support and help. Ahead of World Refugee Day tomorrow, Amy Dott Harmer with the Utah Refugee Connection joins Inside Sources for an important conversation on refugees.

Today is June 19th, Juneteenth Freedom Day. While not the day when slavery officially ended in the US, this is the day Americans come together to remember and celebrate the end of slavery. In this special hour of Inside Sources, we take a closer look at the holiday itself and at today's celebrations. We also take a deep dive into the impacts on Utah's economy because of the Black community and Black-owned businesses. For those conversations, Greg and Holly are joined by Betty Sawyer, NAACP Ogden branch president and Sidni L. Shorter, PsyD, President and CEO of the Utah Black Chamber. We also talk about the unique family history challenges that come for those of African descent; we're joined in the studio by Thom Reed of FamilySearch International for that part of the story.

Political ads dominate the airwaves and our social media pages during election season -- that's nothing new. What is new, however, is the growing prevalence of AI deepfake ads. New research from Utah Valley University finds that voters aren't very good at distinguishing fake ads from real ones. And that's causing some real issues as we move towards election day. In fact, deepfake videos received equal or even higher credibility scores than their real counterparts... meaning voters often think a deepfake AI video is legitimate, while the real one is not. Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at UVU, Brandon Amacher, joins the show to explain the study.

As Utah's primary election day quickly approaches, President Donald Trump is once again taking a swing at Utah's choice to largely use vote-by-mail. The President made a slew of comments about our election processes in a post on Truth Social, claiming that voting by mail forces states to vote more liberally. But that idea doesn't seem to hold any water here in Utah, where we've been voting by mail for more than a decade and still have a Republican supermajority. Greg and Holly share their thoughts and the reaction from state leaders to the President's comments.

SCOTUS Decisions  Robinson Defense Requests Roommate  Man Charged in Data Center Stalking  Your Voice, Your Vote: CD3 and other Utah races  Parker Kingston Case Dismissed  Senator Curtis Celebrates America 250, Hits the Trail!  The Second Puberty of Fatherhood Fun Facts and Closing Arguments   

  Holly and Greg discuss what happened this day in history, and the death of a tree that sheltered the legendary Robin Hood. 

  According to the Washington Post, new studies have shown that new fathers, or non-childbearing new parents, go through a similar "second puberty" in their hormones and synapses that mothers do. Greg and Holly discuss parenthood and the changes your brain faces. 

  Utah Senator John Curtis plans to celebrate America's 250th birthday in style by hiking one mile for every year in our nation's history! Senator Curtis joins Greg and Holly to discuss his patriotic trek. 

  Today, we got word that the case against former BYU Football player Parker Kingston was dropped by a judge in Southern Utah. Holly and Greg discuss the case and what the dismissal means. 

  We continue our coverage on KSL NewsRadio for Your Voice, Your Vote ahead of the primaries on Tuesday, June 23rd. Holly and Greg finish their interviews with all of the candidates in primaries by talking with CD3 Candidate Phil Lyman.  

  A man has been arrested in Salt Lake City after police say he threatened and stalked another person over their involvement with the Stratos Project, or the data center in Box Elder County. Greg and Holly discuss the charges and the inflammatory argument behind data centers. 

  The defense team for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, wants to cross-examine the person living with Robinson as a romantic partner at the time of the killing. Greg and Holly talk about why this may be, and why it's unusual. 

  Greg and Holly break down the latest decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States this morning.  

  2 Utah Supreme Court justices were confirmed yesterday, despite pushback from the Senate Democrats. Holly and Greg discuss their experience and what to expect next. 

Algae in Bloom in the DC Reflecting Pool  Property Taxes in SLC  Fathers and Postpartum depression  Your Voice, Your Vote: CD3  Utah's Senate President Race  Alleged racial discrimination towards candidate Ghost Students Forest Service Employees told to get here or get out Utah Fans Need to Do Better  Fun Facts and Closing Arguments 

  Holly and Greg discuss what happened this day in history, and Greg offers an honest look at the OJ Simpson case. 

  The Athletic has just released the results of an anonymous poll of 161 NBA players, in which they answered a set of questions about their opinions about the sports world at large. Greg and Holly talk about that, and the world's largest coffee pot coming to Utah.

  In March, the USDA announced that the Forest Service will relocate its headquarters from Washington, DC, to Salt Lake City. Now, we're learning more details about what exactly that move will entail. Holly and Greg were joined by Politico Reporter Rachel Shin, who told them more about this move. 

  A report from the Utah Legislative Auditor General has revealed that half a million dollars was taken in a ghost-student scheme that struck public universities across Utah.  

  In a recent article from the Salt Lake Tribune, Liban Mohamed says he was racially profiled by the Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman after a recent incident. Greg and Holly discuss the incident and what happens next.  

  Last night, the candidates for Utah's next Senate President met in a town hall forum, and the theme of the night was the Stratos Data Center Project. Holly and Greg discuss the importance of the AI issue in the race. 

  Holly and Greg prepare for the primaries on June 23rd by talking to CD3 Congressional Candidate Celeste Maloy about her debate with her opponent, Former Representative Phil Lyman. 

  Father's Day is next week, and in celebration of the other half of parenthood, Greg and Holly discuss the lesser-known side of postpartum depression, the side held by dads, with Postpartum Support International spokesman Anand Patel.

  Last night, the Salt Lake City council approved a property tax increase of just over 12%, but it has residents worried this may not be the last. Holly and Greg discuss which programs were cut by the city and where this money will go.  

  A fresh coat of "American Flag Blue" paint on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial did not last long, as the pool is now completely covered in algae. Greg and Holly discuss the cost and the cleanup. 

  In a document obtained by CNN, 14 points in the Memorandum of Understanding were revealed, including a significant amount of money to be sent from the US. Greg and Holly break down the points and their meanings.  

Drone Attack Plan Foiled  Salt Lake Temple Open House Surfin' Draper  Ogden Valley Tax Lawsuit A bad check bounces a man back into court Utah's aging population  Torrey, Utah named top stargazing spot America 250: Relay for America  Closing Arguments 

  Greg and Holly talk about Spy turtles, Rollercoasters, Abraham Lincoln, and more fun facts! 

  Greg and Holly discuss Relay for America, which will have hundreds of volunteers running five-mile segments to deliver a flag across the United States. Every mile on the journey is in honor of a veteran nominated by someone who knew their service, meaning one mile is being run for a total of 3,016 veterans. 

  According to an article from the Cache Valley Daily, the best place to look at the night sky is Torrey, Utah. Greg and Holly spoke with Jason Trump from the Clark Planetarium about the dark sky classification.  

  A lot of people don't like to face getting older, but it is an important thing cities and states need to address. According to Deseret News, Utah's aging population has grown by over 50 percent between 2010 and 2020, surpassing the national rate. Holly and Greg speak to article author Lois Collins from the Deseret News.  

  A Washington County man has been arrested after the court alleges he wrote a bad check for 51,000 dollars. The only problem is, 20-year-old Mason Foy is already in court for writing bad checks. Greg and Holly discuss the case.  

  The Ogden Valley City Council is suing the Utah State Tax Commission after being denied permission to raise property taxes because of a state deadline. Greg and Holly speak to Ogden Valley City Council Member Kay Hoogland about the suit.  

  Greg and Holly discuss a new development coming to Draper, which plans to transform an 8-acre plot of land into a surfing destination.  

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking nearly 30,000 enthusiastic volunteers to welcome the world to the Salt Lake City Temple from April to October 2027. Sarah Jane Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins Greg and Holly to discuss volunteering.  

  Holly and Greg discuss an alleged drone attack plan on the White House's UFC event that was stopped by the FBI, according to Director Kash Patel.   

  We continue our coverage of Your Voice, Your Vote here on KSL NewsRadio by interviewing some of the candidates in the primaries happening across Utah. Today, Holly and Greg speak to Congressman Blake Moore and Representative Karianne Lisonbee about their platforms and a now-deleted post from candidate Lisonbee on X in which she accused her opponent of insider trading. 

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.