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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)

What's old is new again -- MapQuest is back, baby! The app surged to the number 4 position this morning on the Apple App Store. Why? Because they won't rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. People really seem to like their stance, and it shows -- app downloads for MapQuest have spiked over the last few days, with downloads seeing a 128% day-over-day increase since the President's announcement.

We all know housing costs have gone higher and higher -- that's no shocker. But just how high have they gone? Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen recently found his father's old checkbook from 1962. In it, he found clues about how our cost-of-living has changed, and how housing costs take up more and more of our paycheck. He joins Inside Sources to share more of his insights from his father's little money book.

Over the past several years, Governor Spencer Cox has faced a lot of flak and pushback for his "disagree better" movement. He faced even more trouble when he endorsed President Trump in 2024. Ahead of the launch of his new book detailing his term and the things he's really pushed for, he spoke with KSL about his moves to clean up partisan politics. KSL digital political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins with more.

Republicans appear to have a big problem heading into the midterms: white, married women. New polling shows that Democrats are hurtling towards the midterms with an 18-point advantage. For a little context, that's what happened in the 2018 midterms. Even Republican lawmakers across the country say there's a problem. Republican Representative from Florida Kat Cammack told Politico that women are concerned about affordability, and the GOP isn't delivering on the promise to bring prices down. Holly has some opinions about this polling; she gives her hot takes.

With gas prices being so high over the last several months, many have looked for a way to save a few bucks. But stealing gas is generally frowned upon. The Freedom Fuel network launched a few months ago with the support of President Trump. Now, it’s facing a lawsuit claiming it never paid for the fuel it sold. At the same time, President Trump is touting a deal that would allow the U.S. access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela. The President says it'll drop gas prices, but will it result in any relief… soon? GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan shares his expertise.

For the first time in weeks, the U.S. and Iran are back to trading missile strikes. This has the future of control over the Strait of Hormuz continuing to be in question. While that happens, some experts are sounding an alarm that our military's combat readiness may be suffering from the ongoing fighting with Iran. Greg and Holly break it all down, including the latest on alleged leaks coming out of the Pentagon.

If you're a fan of the fall, you'll probably like this news. But if you prefer summer -- with its long, sunny evenings -- this may signal the start of a pretty dark few months. Literally. Tonight is our final sunset of the year after 8 pm. Greg and Holly give their opinions and then hear from several listeners, many of whom point out the problems they have with Daylight Saving Time.

Attorney General Derek Brown is announcing the formation of a new center within his office that will track financial crimes and the people behind them. The goal, he says, is to bring together resources and expertise from across jurisdictions and financial institutions to better protect Utahns' money. In this segment, Inside Sources tunes into the news conference announcing the center; Greg and Holly then share some thoughts.

The cleanup continues this morning in central Utah following devastating storms over the weekend. Flooding caused significant damage in Emery County and strong winds created issues in Millard County. In fact, National Weather Service officials are on scene down there, trying to determine if a tornado blew through. At the same time, searches continue for more than a dozen people believed to have been caught in flooding in the Grand Canyon. What can people expect to see today across the region? KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources to explain.  

Not for sale: Persistent would-be homebuyers create nuisance for homeowners   Gov. Cox announces picks to fill two vacancies on Utah Supreme Court   President Trump's order on mail-in voting hits yet another snag   Jury deliberations continue for Lindsay Clancy   Utah-based Huntsman Cancer Institute helps in development, testing of breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer   Helmet laws change for e-mobility devices -- are you prepared?   Previewing the movie of the week: The Dog Stars  

Greg and Holly finish off the week by chatting about the big movie of the week. They're joined by KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth and guest host Larry Tassone, a film buyer at the Larry H. Miller Megaplexes. They also discuss their answers to the big movie question of the week: What is your favorite Looney Tunes cartoon?

Hundreds of thousands of kids are back in the classroom right now, and many of them are probably using things like bikes or scooters to get to school. Now you may have missed this, but a new helmet law went into effect in May, and this is the first school year with the changes. Law enforcement and state safety officials say now's the time to remind people of the changes. So what do you need to know to make sure your kids and grandkids get to and from school safely... and legally? The hosts chat with Jason Mettmann, Communications Manager for the Utah Highway Safety Office.

It's always nice to finish the week off with positive news. And when it comes to cancer, any developments in treatment deserve applause. This week, we learned that the FDA has approved a drug that has been shown to extend the median overall survival for people with advanced pancreatic cancer... by nearly double. We also learned that Utah's top cancer research center in the state -- the Huntsman Cancer Institute -- played a critical role in the development and testing of this drug. We bring in an expert for more information: Dr. Conan Kinsey, a gastrointestinal oncologist with Huntsman Cancer Institute who focuses on pancreatic cancer.

This morning, the jury deliberations continue in the triple murder case for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children. Defense attorneys say she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, but did the jury buy it? In fact, the jury requested to examine two pieces of evidence again today -- what does Greg make of that? We also hear from Clancy's attorney, who says his client is anxious about the jury's looming decision.

Another day, another hiccup for President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting. Overnight, another federal judge blocked the order from going into effect, saying it's too close to the midterm election for states to get everything in order. So what the heck is actually happening? Greg and Holly break it down.

Two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court may soon be filled, after Governor Spencer Cox announced his picks to replace Justice Diana Hagen and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant, both of whom have or are in the process of resigning. Today, the Governor announced that he will nominate Judge Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen. The two will now go through the Senate confirmation process. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas talks more about who these men are and what they may bring to the bench.

Persistent offers to buy homes not on the market are ramping up, and homeowners are getting pretty fed up with it. These potential buyers are going out of their way to text, call, email, and send regular mail to homeowners, often offering to buy the home quickly or even for cash. The would-be buyers are even going to family members of homeowners -- casting a wide net to get any kind of bite. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt dug into the issue to try and find out if these are scams and to see just how big of a problem this actually is. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp has had his own problems with these offers; he joins Greg and Holly to share his experience.

More than 100 tech companies are now joining in on an open letter warning about the potential dangers of AI. What's so interesting about this is that many of these companies are the same ones developing AI. In the letter, they warn that AI-powered cyberattacks are on the verge of becoming far more widespread and far more sophisticated. They urge governments to do more to protect the most vulnerable, like hospitals and utilities. But here's the big question from the Inside Sources hosts: why can't those AI companies work together to create boundaries and safeguards? Why do they need the government to do it?

Holly Richardson is out, so Jim Bennett is filling in with Greg Skordas. Nepal deals with devastating flash floods caused by glacial collapse; could Utah see a similar situation? Self-proclaimed 'mastermind' behind 9/11 terror attacks to finally face trial Celebrating burgers with the question: what's the one topping that ruins a good burger? Judge rules that Douglas Carter must submit to a DNA test Utah Drought: Church issues guidance, updates on reservoirs, and how the drought's affecting wildlife Republicans face increasing pushback on President Trump's support for data centers Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing as he works to cancel his guilty plea The fight over mail-in voting continues South Salt Lake restaurant named state's first to get a Michelin star

Forget the fry sauce and the burgers with pastrami... Utah has officially entered the fancy-food era. South Salt Lake’s Monte just became the first restaurant in Utah to earn a Michelin star. So… does that mean we have to start calling it “gastronomy” instead of dinner? Eh… only if you can pronounce “gastronomy.”

Several Democrat-led states have filed another lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the President's push for more restrictions on voting by mail. This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the states that had sued the administration sued too early. And the U.S. Postal Service has also announced their rule changes to implement the President's executive order. At the same time, a recent audit of voter rolls in Weber County turned up some news that'll hopefully help people have more faith and confidence in the electoral system. Greg and Jim discuss both.

The man who pleaded guilty to four murders near the University of Idaho has been trying to go back on his plea. Now, he may get the chance. We're learning that Bryan Kohberger will get a new hearing to see about reneging on his guilty plea. But the hearing isn't scheduled until June 2027. Again, we ask our legal analyst the question: why is everything being scheduled so far out?

We still have a few months left in the year, but it feels like the story of the year here in Utah will be data centers. And we're not alone; the pushback on data centers exists nationwide and across party lines. In fact, the Republican opposition to data centers continues to grow pretty quickly, and it's putting President Trump in a precarious situation.

In this deep-dive, Inside Sources host Greg Skordas and guest host Jim Bennett discuss several aspects dealing with the ongoing drought that's plaguing both Utah and the rest of the West. In this special coverage, they discuss:  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' recent statement on the drought, encouraging members to take both personal steps and support public efforts to conserve water.   How the drought has added additional strain on our reservoirs and whether or not the monsoonal moisture we've received has helped. They're joined in the studio by Laura Haskell, drought coordinator with Utah Division of Water Resources.  The effect of the drought on wildlife. With hunting season starting soon and bear encounters doubling this year, the drought has been pushing more wildlife to find food and resources in different places. Faith Heaton Jolly, PIO at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, joins the conversation. 

A man who spent decades on death row -- but had his conviction overturned -- will stay in jail as he awaits a new trial, at least for now. The judge didn't rule on bond for Douglas Carter yesterday, but he did rule that Carter must submit to a DNA test. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the DNA test and why it matters now, knowing that DNA testing technology didn't exist at the time of Carter's alleged crime.

  Here in Utah, we love our burgers. With the number of Greek-owned burger joints in the area, you might think meat was our favorite condiment! In honor of National Burger Day, the Inside Sources hosts discuss a controversial topic… on which topping ruins a burger. Greg thinks it's pineapple, but guest host Jim Bennett says nothing can ruin a good burger. Our listeners chime in on the KSL text line and our social media page. 

  A man who allegedly claimed to be the mastermind behind the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, will finally get his day in court. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been in government custody since 2003 -- and held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006 -- but he's never had a trial. He's been waiting for more than 20 years now, and he'll have to wait two more years. Greg tries to understand why the judge over the case said a hearing in 2027 was too soon. 

  Absolutely devastating video coming out of Nepal right now, following catastrophic flooding in the Himalayan country. The massive floods are now thought to have come following an earthquake, which prompted a glacial collapse and debris flow. Unfortunately, the risk of additional flooding remains today. And now, we're also learning about some similarities with our own mountains and glaciers here in Utah -- a bit of an unsettling connection. 

  One of the districts that will come from the dissolution of the Alpine School District next year will move ahead with studies of 13 schools, as the newly-formed Timpanogos District mulls potential school closures. 3 junior high schools and 10 elementary schools will be studied, with final closure decisions expected later this year. The school board voted in favor of the studies last night, but it didn't come without concerns from parents and community members. Greg and guest host Jim Bennett speak with Tyler Vigue, director of communications with the Timpanogos School District, which covers the areas of Orem, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, and Vineyard. 

Topics we cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Goodbye Dolly: The legacy she leaves behind in Utah with her Imagination Library Meta reaches landmark settlement with states -- including Utah -- over social media harm Housing costs reach new high in Salt Lake County, driving many to look at other places along the Wasatch Front Trump administration pauses immigrant visa appointment for applicants worldwide Soccer moms rejoice: The minivan is coming back in style! UHP wants to crack down on the Left Lane Loafers

Left Lane Loafers beware… the Utah Highway Patrol says it will crack down on those people who like to stick to the passing lane. If you find yourself having a beautiful, calm drive… in the left lane… you may want to rethink your position on the freeway.

Stop the car -- literally! The minivan is back, and suddenly soccer moms are the coolest people on the road. Sliding doors, cup holders for days, and enough cargo space to haul a soccer team (or your emotional baggage… take your pick). Forget muscle cars or the fast motorcycles full of power -- the new muscle is a fully loaded Odyssey! So buckle up, buckle the kids in, and get ready to shift into the ultimate auto comeback! The minivan is truly having a mom-ent!