Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

2025 local political story wrap-up with Brigham Tomco New year, new laws Daycare fraud in Michigan 2025 health story wrap-up with Lois Collins 2025 national political story wrap-up with Cami Mondeaux

  As Heidi Hammond prepares to take her seat as Grantsville mayor, she also prepares to leave her seat on the city council, leaving a space for prospective councilors. Now, the city of Grantsville is calling upon its citizens to take up the mantle of local politics. Greg and Holly discuss how people can get involved, as well as today's fun facts!     

  KSL Investigative Journalist Matt Gephardt joins the show to discuss his best investigations of the year, as well as what people need to do to keep themselves safe from scams.

  We have covered local political and health stories with our previous guests; it's only natural that we would reach out to Cami Mondeaux from the Deseret News to discuss the biggest stories nationwide. She joined Greg and Holly to discuss the news. 

  Deseret News Reporter Lois Collins is one of the top health reporters in Utah. This year, she has been highlighting important stories and topics for Utahns to know concerning the health of Americans. Greg and Holly discuss her top stories of the year. 

  A YouTube video has sparked a joint investigation into childcare centers in Michigan to root out fraud. There are claims from the YouTuber and Republican politicians accusing the state of Minnesota of cooperating in a widespread scheme to redirect billions to Somali childcare centers. Greg and Holly go into the details of the case. 

  Utah State officials are preparing for a particularly bad flu season here as this particular strain of the flu hit hard and early. We bring on Dr. Leisha Nolen, state epidemiologist, to discuss what we can expect from the coming flu season and how we can be prepared. 

  In the flurry of bills, amendments, repeals, and other movements in the legislature. Who knows what is actually a law right now and what was just an idea? Greg and Holly go over what laws will go into effect when the clock hits midnight tomorrow night. 

  Deseret News political reporter Brigham Tomco joins the show to discuss the top political stories from 2025 and how they shaped the current state of Utah politics.

Rob Bishop is a name familiar to many Utahns, and he's going to become a household name once again as he threw his hat into the ring to join the Utah legislature. Greg and Holly speak with Former Utah Representative Rob Bishop to discuss his return to politics. 

The Passing of President Jeffrey R. Holland  Significant People taken by 2025  Tyler Robinson Appears in Court  Jay Evensen Talks Highlights The Water Pendulum Swings 

  Holly shares stories of kindness and service and other fun facts. 

  Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham announced his retirement from the team earlier this month, but just yesterday, he officially revealed that he has taken a position as head coach at the University of Michigan. KSL Reporter Tammy Kikuchi joins Greg and Holly to talk about this major shakeup in college football.  

  Continuing the theme of our year in review, Jason Swensen from the Deseret News joins us now to discuss the most important education stories of this year. Holly and Greg discuss the biggest education stories and how they affected the education system as a whole.  

  Utahns may remember we had a historically wet October. The record rainfall hit 4.3 inches in just one day, just about a half inch over the previous record. But now, we have seen a historically dry December with nearly no snow to speak of in the Salt Lake Valley. Utah Division of Water Resources Drought Coordinator Laura Haskell joined Greg and Holly to tell them just what the situation is.  

Holly and Greg discuss who is not seeking reelection in the Utah Legislature. Some of them are leaving for greener pastures, and some of them are seeking other offices, but one thing is certain: a few chairs are opening in the Utah Legislature.  

  Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen joined the show to reflect on 2025 and the news it brought with it. From the tragic to the comic, locally and nationally, Jay Evensen talks about what shaped Utah's 2025. 

  Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in court today as his counsel made further requests in an attempt to limit media access to his trial. Greg offers his expert legal opinion as he and Holly break down the case.

  Holly and Greg are joined by Utah Criminal Deputy Attorney Stewart Young, who heads up the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. He explains what they're looking for, how they stop it, and how to keep your kids safe.  

  2025 saw the loss of leaders in faith, entertainment, and politics. Holly and Greg discuss the legacies of those we lost this year.  

  President of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles Jeffrey R. Holland passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning. Holly and Greg are joined by Deseret News Editor Sarah Jane Weaver to discuss the life and legacy of President Holland. 

  Senator Todd Weiler joined Holly and Greg to discuss the latest ruling by Judge Diana Gibson that declared this case is "far from over." Weiler talks to Greg and Holly about his feelings on the case and what he believes is next. 

Court Blocks Trump's Homelessness Plan -- What It Means For Utah The Most Impactful SCOTUS Cases of 2025 Woman Turns Kids' Hat Drawings into Handmade Magic Charlie Kirk, President Trump, The Pope and More -- Top News Stories of 2025 When Christmas Goes Sideways… and Why Sub for Santa Still Shines One Day in a Christmas Movie: Which World Would You Call Home?

Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner join Greg and Holly for a festive movie chat! We spotlight today’s pick, 'Marty Supreme', the story of a young man chasing greatness—and then dive into a fun question: If you could live inside any Christmas movie for a day, which one would it be? From 'White Christmas' to 'The Grinch's' Whoville, we share our favorites and why these films still warm our hearts. Plus, one must-watch Christmas classic before the season ends!

We’re slowing down this week to reflect on the stories and traditions that make Christmas meaningful.  Lois Collins from the Deseret News shares a candid story about how she “ruined her own Christmas” and why the Sub for Santa program holds a special place in her heart. It’s a conversation about giving, gratitude, and finding joy… even when things don’t go as planned.

2025 has been nothing short of breaking news. Sarah Weaver, editor of the Deseret News, joins to reflect on this year's major stories and their impact.

This story will melt your heart! Karen Taylor, who works with students at Mount Pleasant Elementary, brought holiday magic to first-grade students by hand-making hats based on each child’s drawing of hats! Greg and Holly describe the incredible photo showing the kids’ colorful sketches alongside the real-life replicas, and hear from Karen about what inspired her, how long it took, and the challenges she faced.

It's been a big year for decisions from the US Supreme Court... and there is more to watch for next year... Managing Editor of SCOTUS Blog, Kelsey Dallas, joins the show to recap some of the biggest cases this year.. and what's to come.

A federal judge is blocking an order from the president...that provided money to states like Utah to provide some homeless services.  There are now questions circulating if this could jeopardize funding for Utah's new centralized homeless campus in Salt Lake City. Brigham Tomco with the Deseret News breaks down the latest. Rep. Tyler Clancy, the newly appointed state homeless coordinator for Utah, shares his response.

Greg and Holly get the latest on Utah’s unusually warm holiday season and what it means for travelers, ski resorts, and those hoping for a white Christmas. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, SLC, Alex Desmet,  shares why trees are blooming in December and whether there’s any chance of snow before the big day. Plus, Ski Utah’s Alison Palmintere weighs in on how resorts are adapting and what visitors can do if skiing isn’t an option. With 122 million Americans hitting the road or skies this holiday season, we’ll also check in on travel trends and invite listeners to share their own experiences.

Nikki Minaj, Erika Kirk and Vance 2028? Inside AmericaFest The Epstein Files Deadline: What Dropped… and What Didn’t Tax The Rich! Former Senator Mitt Romney's New Pitch For The GOP Procrastination Nation: 1 in 5 Last Minute Holiday Shop DIY & Thrifting Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Gifts Cookies Games, Tomten & Holiday Fun: Christmas Traditions from Sweden Holiday Hidden Gems: Unexpectedly Great Christmas Films 

Greg watched a Christmas movie over the weekend that surprised him by being so good! The Hosts open up the conversation to talk about holiday films that turned out to be unexpectedly great movies.

Christmas traditions all around, even from Sweden! Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, joins the show to share some of his favorite Christmas Traditions and tells a story of his role as the Swedish Tomten who comes on Christmas Eve and a tradition that involves breaking cookies… as a great way to keep kids occupied. 

If you're scrambling for last-minute gifts... and that online order won't make it in time... have you considered thrifting gifts? Or making them homemade? KSL Investigative Reporter Danielle Rivera joins Holly and Greg to discuss her goal to buy secondhand gifts this year and shares practical tips on how to do that and also make gifts homemade!

Time is running out! Whether you do your spending in a physical store or in the virtual marketplace, you'd better finish your Christmas shopping.... and if you are a dedicated procrastinator -- you're not alone.  Greg and Holly discuss Christmas procrastination, as SurveyMonkey says one in five Americans hold off on holiday shopping until the last minute.

Former Senator Mitt Romney has a new pitch for the GOP, and that is to tax the rich! Greg and Holly break down Romney's reasoning.

Friday was the deadline for the Dept of Justice to release all of the Epstein files. They released some, but not all, causing some strong bipartisan reaction. Greg and Holly break down what was included and what was not.

Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest over the weekend, and there were some fireworks, both literally and figuratively. JD Vance, the apparent heir to the President, tried to smooth things over. Rapper Nikki Minaj even made an appearance. Greg and Holly break it down and discuss Vance's potential as a presidential candidate.

A wrong turn transformed a foster family’s holiday road trip into an ordeal that ended in a Canadian detention center. The Utah father and his two foster sons, the sons being from Haiti, were on their way to New York to visit family.  Greg and Holly discuss this story.

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead + Unraveling the MIT Connection Courage Amid Tragedy: Tremonton Couple’s Story After Deadly Police Shooting 'Patriot Games' and 'Patriots of The Caribbean' Holiday Harmony: Navigating Divorce and Co-Parenting Helping Utah’s Homeless: The Road Home 'Avatar', 'David', and the Art of Visual Storytelling in Movies

Andy Farnsworth and Rachel Wagner from the KSL Movie Show talk about one of the week's big releases, 'David' + the week’s biggest release, 'Avatar: Fire & Ash'. The hosts discuss the question: Which movie visuals blew you away?

Today, we are focusing on helping Utah’s Homeless. Today, The Road Home’s Holiday Mediathon is taking place at the Connie Crosby Family Resource Center… John Salevurakis, Grant Writer in The Development Department at The Road Home, joins us to discuss homelessness in Utah—who’s affected, why this event matters, and how you can help.