Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

Will America ever elect a woman president? More Americans say no  Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn House maps in unanimous ruling  Fighting hunger in Utah: National Food Bank Day & Hunger Action Month  NYC bans AI in schools through 8th grade — should Utah follow?  The silent generation: Are we forgetting how to talk and read?  Back to school at SLCC: President Greg Peterson on what's new and what's next  What movie features your biggest fear? + The big movie of the week! 

  Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron, hosts of the KSL Movie Show, break down the big release of the week: By Any Means, opening today. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a young Black FBI agent and Mark Wahlberg as real-life mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, teaming up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. Plus, Andy and Val ask a fun listener question: What movie features your biggest fear — sharks, heights, spiders or something else entirely? 

  Greg Peterson, President of Salt Lake Community College, joins us live to talk about the new school year at Utah's largest open-access institution. We ask him about his vision for SLCC this fall, his message to new students, and how the college is preparing graduates for a job market being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Plus, with tuition costs making national headlines, President Peterson makes the case to families along the Wasatch Front: why community college might be the smartest financial move a family can make right now. 

  Two striking pieces paint a picture of a culture going quiet. The Washington Post explores the "Gen Z stare" — a viral social media phenomenon — alongside research showing Americans are speaking roughly 300 fewer words per day with each passing year, a 28% decline from 2005 to 2019, especially among people under 25. Meanwhile, The Atlantic declares "the end of reading is here," arguing we've entered a postliterate age. We connect the dots between screens replacing conversation, shrinking attention spans and what it all means for how we communicate, connect and consume information. 

  New York City has announced the nation's broadest generative AI moratorium in schools, banning student-facing AI tools from pre-K through eighth grade for the 2026–27 school year. We discuss how it works. Then, what do students lose when they stop writing? As AI reshapes how kids learn and think, we explore what's at stake for critical thinking, creativity and the next generation's relationship with the written word. 

  Heidi Cannella, Communication Director with the Utah Food Bank, joins us to talk about National Food Bank Day and September as National Hunger Action Month. With one in six Utah kids facing food insecurity, we'll also highlight UVU's free cooking classes aimed at teaching students to stretch a meal and fight food insecurity from the kitchen up. Learn how you can help and where to find resources. 

  In a unanimous decision Thursday, the Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in this November's midterm elections, ordering a statewide referendum on the maps instead. We break down what it means for the national redistricting battle and the midterm impact.  

  A new Pew Research Center study finds that 37% of Americans now say it's not likely the U.S. will elect a woman president in their lifetime — up from 26% just three years ago.  We dig into what's driving that growing skepticism, what the last several election cycles have revealed about gender and the presidency, and whether there's reason for hope. 

It's the unofficial last weekend of summer and people are already heading out on the road! Cormick Bone from the KSL Traffic Center joins us with a live look at what's happening on the roads right now — plus what drivers should expect heading into today and Monday as Labor Day travelers hit the highways. We'll also round up the top things to do across Utah this weekend and share key safety and weather reminders so you can make the most of the long weekend without any surprises. 

Remembering Gloria Steinem  War on Two Fronts  The Challenges of Dismantling FEMA  The Robinson Trial and Hate  Gateside with your Missionaries!  Kalshi's Historic Perma-ban SCOTUS, Religion, Schools, and Birthright Citizenship  Labor Day Exodus and You  Closing Arguments and Fun Facts!

  Greg and Holly talk about this day in history as well as some fun facts of the week.    

  Thursday afternoon marks the beginning of the Labor Day rush on Utah's roads and skies... which will see tens of thousands of people headed to their favorite spots in and out of the Beehive State. Greg and Holly are joined by UDOT's John Gleason on what commuters across Utah can expect.  

  Greg and Holly chat with the editor of SCOTUSblog, Kelsey Dallas, about the latest ruling against an Executive Order limiting Birthright citizenship, as well as what cases are to come before the Supreme Court.    

  Prediction Market Kalshi announced this week that they have placed their very first permanent ban on their platform on former US Representative George Santos. Holly and Greg discuss the ban as well as some of the other trouble Prediction Markets are in.  

  Students across Utah are being invited by the Sutherland Institute to submit their ideas for AI policy as part of a statewide essay contest. Greg and Holly talk to Sen. Todd Weiler, CEO of the Sutherland Institute, about how students participate and what we hope to learn.  

  If you have ever wished you could walk your loved ones right to the gate, or hug your missionaries right off the plane, now is your chance! This week, the TSA began its new Gateside program, in which 14 US airports will now allow you to go beyond the security checkpoint even if you don't have a ticket. 

  The defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk said in court this week that Kirk himself "hated" certain groups of people. Previously, the prosecution has claimed that Robinson hated Kirk because of his political stances; this flips that argument on its head. Greg and Holly discuss the conversation around hate and how it could affect the litigation. 

  In a new book, the former leader of FEMA revealed that dismantling the agency proved more difficult than he thought. Greg and Holly talk about those challenges and why they would want to dismantle it in the first place.  

  Some Trump administration officials are shifting the blame for the sharply rising oil prices onto the war in Ukraine, rather than the Strait of Hormuz. Greg and Holly discuss this, as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin's new vow to back Iran, with Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of Political Science at Utah State University. 

  Gloria Steinem, a central voice in the feminist movement of the 1970's died yesterday at 92. Holly and Greg discuss her monumental role in Women's equality and her continued fight for recognition.  

  Today is the sixth day that the jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy will be deliberating... and the judge is pushing them to come to a decision. Greg breaks down what happens if a decision doesn't come.  

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Spanish Fork City Council votes to table data center discussions for two weeks The Detour: Weekday weddings are becoming more popular Preparing for natural disasters when on vacation LIVE: Intermountain Health officials announce plans for new hospital in downtown Salt Lake City The world is your… coconut? Ask the Attorney: Lori Vallow Daybell heading back to court for appeal Congress discusses ways to address and change birthright citizenship Shocker: Majority of Americans say corruption is widespread in government More than 1-million tickets already claimed for Salt Lake Temple open house

In less than 24 hours since they became available, tickets for the Salt Lake Temple open house have surpassed one million! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this massive development just this morning. A lot of people have taken to social media to say they couldn't get tickets, but don't worry; the Church says additional tickets will be released in batches. So stay tuned and stay in line!

Gallup polling just put out a new report this morning with this title: "Record-high 89% in U.S. say government corruption widespread." Nearly 90% -- spread across all political ideologies -- think that corruption is at the highest it's ever been! Is anyone truly surprised? Greg and Holly say their biggest shock was how it went from less than 60% in 2006 to roughly 30% higher in only 20 years.

Congress may pick up where the Supreme Court left off with birthright citizenship. The high court gave a kind of mixed bag on the issue in the spring, but upheld the fact that the President could not redefine a constitutional amendment with an executive order. But with the House back in session right now, they're looking into ways to restrict birthright citizenship. In a hearing on Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee is looking at so-called birth tourism.

Remember Lori Vallow Daybell? Her murder case was all the news in 2024, and she was convicted of killing her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. She was also found guilty of conspiring to murder her husband's first wife. Well now, the Idaho Supreme Court has set a date for her appeal: November 2nd. There have been a lot of questions about this impending appeal, so KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the appeal and the process for our listeners.

It's World Coconut Day, prompting us to propose a big change: we think it should no longer be "the world is your oyster," but become "the world is your coconut" instead. Coconuts are pretty divisive, but they have some really cool history and uses in things like healthcare and gardening. The hosts walk through some of the big things and read listener comments describing how they feel about coconuts.

After years of waiting for plans -- and after Salt Lake City denied original plans -- Intermountain Health is announcing new plans for a massive hospital in downtown Salt Lake City. This major complex will take the site of the former Sears store, which has become home to a lake and lots of birds since the building was demolished. In this segment, we hear from leaders with Intermountain Health, officials at LDS Hospital, and SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall.

Flooding in the Grand Canyon and Nepal, hurricanes hitting California and the Gulf Coast, and fires around the West -- Mother Nature has sure ramped up her anger. With so many people travelling around the country and the world, there's a good chance you might find yourself in a weird situation with a natural disaster… all while you try to rest and relax on vacation. September is Disaster Awareness Month, so Greg and Holly take a few minutes to talk about emergency preparedness while on vacation. They're joined by KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson with more on the storms and Benjamin Donner, executive director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah chapter, with more on how to best be prepared.

Weddings are so expensive. They might be a little cheaper here in Utah since a lot of young people get married in temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that doesn't mean reception venues are any cheaper. Increasingly, more and more people are opting for a weekday wedding as an option to save some major money. Holly's own son is doing this later this month! The hosts chat about this growing trend and ask listeners to chime in with their own thoughts on weekday weddings.

Residents in Spanish Fork will have to wait another few weeks to find out whether or not the city council will make changes that would open the door to a data center in their town. The city is the latest to face strong pushback from its residents over a potential data center. In this case, there's a proposal to build one near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. Amidst the opposition, the mayor says he's supportive of the development, calling it an opportunity. We hear comments from him during last night's meeting, and the Inside Sources hosts broaden the conversation to talk about nationwide feelings on data centers.

There's finally some movement in the case for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk. After what felt like an eternity of a preliminary hearing -- and a really long reading from the judge last night -- Robinson will head to trial. The Kirk family is asking that things move ahead more quickly, but will they? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas weighs in on whether we should expect everything else in this case to move forward just as slowly.

Claims that changes to mail-in voting could "derail" upcoming midterms Inside Washington: U.S. House is back in session -- what will they accomplish before the midterms? Military judge throws out testimony from alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks Humanitarian organization working to help those affected by deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet More resignations of top military officials Teaching kids Olympic and Paralympic values in the lead up to the 2034 winter games It. Is. Time. The "ber" months are finally upon us.

Did you feel a little chill in the air this morning? It's not just you -- the first day of September blessed us with some cooler temperatures last night. Many say the next four "ber" months are the best of the entire year: September, October, November, and December. Now it hasn't gotten too cold just yet, but there already seems to be a crispness in the air -- how exciting!

Kids around Utah will get the chance to learn more about the Olympics and the values behind them thanks to a new program as part of Utah 2034. This morning, a kind of opening ceremony for the program kicked off at Backman Elementary School in Salt Lake City. Several more opening ceremonies will take place at schools all over Utah over the next few weeks. For more on this program, Greg and Holly are joined by Amy Garff, Utah 2034 Education Committee Chair, and Brad Wilson, CEO of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Amid the war with Iran, the Secretary of the Army has announced his resignation. Last night, Dan Driscoll stepped down after less than 2 years in the position. It's the latest resignation amid a slew of resignations that have plagued Secretary Pete Hegseth's Department of Defense.

The videos of the flooding in Nepal were terrifying to see at the time. And now the pictures coming out of the damaged and destroyed areas are equally heartbreaking. Rescue efforts are underway in the region, but they're being hamstrung by muddy conditions. More than 1,000 people are confirmed deceased in Nepal and Tibet, and thousands more are missing. On this segment of Inside Sources, the hosts speak with someone on the ground in Nepal -- someone who's helping in the emergency humanitarian efforts -- co-CEO of One Heart Worldwide, Surya Bhatta. He joins Greg and Holly from Nepal to chat about the ongoing issues facing women and children affected by the flooding.       You can learn more about One Heart Worldwide and donate to their cause by visiting their         website: https://give.oneheartworldwide.org/campaign/837495/donate

There are only 10 days to go until the 25th anniversary of the devastating, tragic terror attacks on 9/11. In the lead-up to this special anniversary, we're learning that the alleged mastermind behind the attacks won't have his confessions admitted in court.  A military judge has now thrown out the confessions because of how they were obtained. What kind of hurdle could this present to the U.S. government as they try to plead their case?

The House is back in Washington, but will they actually get anything done in the next few days? Eh... depends on who you ask. Campaign season is well underway for members of the House of Representatives and they'll be heading back to their districts ASAP to ride that campaigning trail to the midterms. But in the meantime, what are they going to try to tackle? The hosts chat with Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux for more insights.

There are new claims this morning that the U.S. Postal Service is pushing out untested technology -- and pushing it out too quickly -- in order to comply with the President's executive order on mail-in voting. Now, a whistleblower within the Postal Service says this haphazard process could "derail" the upcoming midterm elections.

We may finally get to see the end of a chapter in what might feel like a never-ending story. Today, the man accused of shooting and killing political influencer Charlier Kirk is back in court for what's supposed to be the final day of his preliminary hearing… which started more than a month ago. But first -- another hiccup: Tyler Robinson's defense team is once again asking the judge to bar cameras from the courtroom during the final hearing. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his myriad of thoughts on the case, the constant motions on cameras, and the amount of time this whole thing has taken.

Attorney General's Office announces new center to track financial crimes The Detour: Tonight's the last post-8 pm sunset of the year Tensions escalate in war with Iran Price of gas continues to hurt Americans' wallets -- could a deal with Venezuela help? Polling: Republicans may face a white married woman problem in the upcoming midterms Disagree Better: Is it still working in 2026? What can we learn about today's housing costs from a 54-year-old checkbook? MapQuest gets a new lease on life… thanks to Lake Ontario (eh, Lake America)