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President Trump reduces joint military exercises with South Korea, cites relationship with North Korean leader as a reason Retirement uneasiness Dad and son touring Utah through Mexican food Eagle Mountain faces some financial hurdles due to changing situation Remembering two law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty one year ago Birth record runaround Ask the Attorney: California lawsuit against Meta goes to trial Father charged with multiple felony counts of child torture appears in court Clean energy groups file complaint against state of Utah over nuclear power Celebrating the role and impact of nonprofits here in Utah Utahn sets 'bonkers' speed record on bicycle

One Utahn is breaking records on his bike, averaging 30 mph for 200 miles! Matthew Lefthand tells the Deseret News that he hopes to complete a 24-hour cycling record next year too. We turn to our own cycling expert, Greg Skordas, for a chat on the significance of this milestone.

It's been a bit of a heavy show today -- a lot of crime and drama. So let's finish the show with something a little more positive: nonprofits. In fact, today is National Nonprofit Day! What kind of impact do nonprofit organizations have in our state? We turn to the CEO of Utah Nonprofits Association, Jill Bennett, for a chat on the state of Utah's nonprofit industry.

This morning, a Utah advocacy group filed an official complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against the state of Utah. The complaint says that the Utah Office of Energy Development engaged in false and deceptive advertising about nuclear energy. The group HEAL Utah -- along with several other groups -- says that the state's ads that make claims about nuclear energy and things like bananas are blatantly false, and they want the FTC to step in.

What's the line between child abuse and child torture? It's an awful question, but one we have to ask. Today, a man charged with several felony counts of child torture for taking his kids on a hike in a winter storm appeared in court. The three children were severely injured in the hike -- two of them critically -- and had to be rescued from the wintry weather. Now, Micah Smith is asking the court to allow him to contact his three children, who were 2, 4, and 8 at the time of the incident.

Could this be the beginning of the end for Meta? The social media giant has faced lawsuit after lawsuit, and they keep losing. This week, a case in California goes to trial. Legal experts say it could mean the end for the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains what makes this case so unique… and potentially so devastating.

Get this: you need a copy of your birth certificate, but the state won't give you a copy because it's missing your first and middle names. And despite applying over and over for a corrected copy, no dice -- the state still says no. That's the situation a Utah man recently found himself in, until he turned to the Governor's office for help. But now, the programs are plaguing the man's brother and wife. KSL Investigator Daniella Rivera joins us in the studio to talk more about this interesting situation.

One year ago, Utahns of all walks of life took a collective pause -- a moment to catch our breath. On August 17, 2025, two law enforcement officers in the small northern Utah town of Tremonton were gunned down and killed. The tragedy rocked the small Box Elder County community. Thousands turned out in the coming days and weeks to mourn and honor Sergeant Lee Sorenson and Officer Eric Estrada. Inside Sources takes a few minutes to remember the sacrifice of these two brave men.

Things could get a little interesting down in Eagle Mountain. The city council will vote on a 183% property tax increase tomorrow. And just last week, we learned that more than 700 people will soon be out of a job when Tyson Foods closes its beef processing facility in the city. When they announced the closure, Tyson Foods said it was due to an historic cattle shortage. Either way, it feels like a one-two punch for folks living in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

A dad and son from southern Utah are eating their way through every county in the state… on a Mexican food road trip. 12-year-old Carson Palma and his dad Jake are from Monticello, and say their limited choices in Mexican food there led them to this idea. Now, they're visiting each one of Utah's 29 counties with a singular goal in mind: eat Mexican food in each county. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the trip and hear from listeners who share the restaurants they think the duo should not miss!

Nearly half of non-retirees in America say they're skeptical that they'll ever be able to fully retire. Many of them cite artificial intelligence, rising costs, and continued economic uncertainty as the reasons for their doubts. Greg and Holly share their concerns about impending retirement and discuss the findings of a new report with Shane Stewart, certified financial planner with DMBA.

President Trump says he wants to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea because of his very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He says North Korea has been unthreatening and respectful the entire time he's been president and that it's inappropriate and hostile to send a message of strength and unity with our ally South Korea. He also says the move is because South Korea hasn't helped in the war with Iran. Greg and Holly have a lot of concerns with this kind of international political move; they explain.

After nearly a year and a half, police have finally made an arrest in the deaths of a Saratoga Springs woman and her son. Jessica Orton Lyman and her son, Eli Painter, were found shot in their home back in March 2025. Police say they've arrested a 16-year-old, but haven't given any other information. Why did this arrest take so long, and why won't police say who they've arrested, even though they've spoken about this supposed teen several times before? Inside Sources breaks it down.

One year later: How are Main Street businesses rebuilding after the devastating fire last year? Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges Report: Playboy's Hugh Hefner told FBI about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes Hundreds file for victim benefits after witnessing Charlie Kirk's murder; controversy arises over how UVU plans to honor Kirk on the anniversary of his death Are AI models becoming too smart? And how is Congress using AI in everyday business? Previewing the movie of the week: The End of Oak Street

KSL Movie Show hosts Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth are split on this week's big movie: The End of Oak Street. They join Greg and Holly to give a little taste of what listeners can expect should they see the movie this weekend. They also discuss another movie centered on a U.S. President and ask the big movie question of the week: what is your favorite movie about a U.S. President (real or fictional)?

Hollywood foretold this... and now it's happening: AI is getting a little too smart for its own good. Several artificial intelligence models have broken out of their cages -- their protections -- and their creators are scrambling to keep things in check. Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University Brandon Amacher joins to explain how this is happening. Greg and Holly also discuss reports that Congress is using AI chatbots in a concerning way without any oversight.

It's been almost one year since Charlie Kirk was murdered on the campus of Utah Valley University. Now, we're learning that hundreds of people who were there -- who witnessed the shooting -- have applied for victim benefits. At the same time, we're learning about some controversy surrounding the way UVU plans to honor Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his death. For this segment, Inside Sources digs into both stories.

Sometimes, it's the people you least expect who do big things. This is one of those times in Holly's mind. Hugh Hefner -- the man behind Playboy -- is now reported to have gone to the FBI about Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago. Despite his complaints about things Epstein was doing, the FBI didn't open up official investigations into Hefner's complaints for nearly 15 years. NewsNation first reported the story this morning, which says that Hefner told the FBI of abuse and trafficking done by Epstein multiple times.

This morning, accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges. Mangione admitted to killing Brian Thompson, but only pled guilty to the charges of stalking. The sentencing for that could be up to life in prison -- a pretty serious punishment for a crime like stalking. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the charge and why it could amount to such a harsh sentencing.  

This week marks one year since a devastating fire destroyed five businesses along Salt Lake City's Main Street. Business owners have been wondering what came next, both for their businesses and for their employees. Two of the five businesses have reopened thus far, and plans are in place for more to open soon. But the charred remains on this stretch of Main Street remain, showing just how bad the devastation was. Greg and Holly get an update on how reconstruction is going and how the resilient spirit of those businesses carries on.

Bucket after bucket after bucket -- quite the scene in Sandy as several dozen homes flooded thanks to last night's storm. Neighbor helping neighbor... just like Utahns do. Today, the rain's cleared up, but the damage remains. Flooding in Sandy, evacuations at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater, and a tornado warning in Tooele County -- the storm came through with quite a punch! As the sun comes up this morning, we get an update on the damage from the storm with Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski.  

Investigation into claims of insider trading before Pres. Trump shrank Utah national monuments Do you give names to inanimate objects? More and more Flock cameras popping up; residents voice serious concerns Ask the Attorney: Lawsuit filed over Trump's social media company giving out gov't info for a fee Back to School: Free and reduced lunches Back to School: Working with serious food allergies Tooele County residents voice opposition to proposed data center Man accused of stabbing Muslim mall worker indicted for federal hate crime Tackling the issues of senior, veteran homelessness in Utah Lefties unite -- it's International Lefthanders Day!

Lefty. Southpaw. Ink dragger. Port-handed. All of those are terms to describe special people like host Greg Skordas and board operator Corey Miller... the left-handers of our Inside Sources team! And today's their day -- it's International Lefthanders Day. We finish the show chatting about all the unique qualities of our left-handed friends.

This morning, a new housing facility opened in St. George. Switchpoint Red Hills will help lots of people who are currently experiencing homelessness, with a specific focus on helping seniors and veterans who find themselves without stable housing. In this segment, we want to have a conversation about senior homelessness here in Utah and just how big of an issue it is.  Switchpoint CEO Carol Hollowell joins Greg and Holly to chat about the new 110-unit facility and the broader issue of homelessness.

There are new developments in the case of a West Valley City mall stabbing, in which a Muslim kiosk worker was seriously injured. The man accused of the stabbing has said he targeted the man specifically because of his religion and ethnicity. Now, the federal government will pursue hate crime charges against the suspect. The Inside Sources hosts are confused, though, because this seems to contradict much of what the current Department of Justice does.

The group opposed to a proposed 1.8 million square foot data center in Tooele County is celebrating a win today after all discussions related to the data center were tabled. This all took place in a Tooele County planning commission meeting last night and is the latest move against data centers here in the state. At the same time, data centers continue to play a major role in national elections. Greg and Holly go in-depth on both parts of the story.

For children who have allergies, going back to school can be even more stressful. And it's anxiety-inducing for parents too. It can be hard to control the environment, so it can sometimes be impossible to avoid situations that could prove life-threatening. For a discussion on how to navigate food allergies at school, Greg and Holly are joined by Amanda Bee, the former president of the Utah Food Allergy Network, and her daughter Vivian.

You know what things can really help a student excel at school? Sleep, support, and food. As we continue our back-to-school coverage this week, we want to shift our focus to food. In this segment, we discuss the importance of free and reduced lunches. What do parents need to know about the program? How does it work? Dr. Kelly Adams, health commissioner for Utah PTA, joins Greg and Holly to explain.

There's a new lawsuit against President Trump over a new feature of this Truth Social app that allows organizations to pay for early access to the President's posts, including official government announcements. The Inside Sources hosts are confused -- isn't this insider trading? Or at least making it even easier to do insider trading? In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," Greg tries to understand how Trump Media thinks they can make this kind of thing work… legally.

1984 called... and it wants its Big Brother cameras back. In all seriousness, Flock cameras have popped up around the state and the country, and it has a lot of people worried. It's brought up some really interesting discussions about privacy. There are already so many government cameras collecting information all around, but people have real issues with a private company putting up these data-collecting cameras.

Today, we're bidding adieu to a 49-year-old vacuum named Beth. Yes... we're serious. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has announced the death of his trusty tan Hoover vacuum cleaner with a burgundy cloth dust bag. It's a funny story, but it got us thinking about the names we tend to give random objects. So what inanimate objects have you given a name to? A car, a house, perhaps your toaster? Greg and Holly have a fun discussion reading listener text responses.

U.S. House Democrats have now opened an investigation into Energy Fuels, which owns the White Mesa Mill in southern Utah. It comes after their CEO bought 74,000 shares of the company just before President Trump issued his executive order slashing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. Lawmakers now claim that the way the monument boundaries were redrawn gives a huge benefit to Energy Fuels, which operates the country's last conventional uranium processing site about a mile away from Bears Ears' previous boundary.

It's finally feeling a bit more like fall this morning, and we're so happy! There's just something so refreshing about the rain, especially given how hot and dry this summer has been. But it's important to remember that with rain falling across much of the state today, fire conditions are still dangerous and areas affected by recent wildfires could see even more flooding.  

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Consumer inflation cooled in July, but prices remain high Healing the Great Salt Lake: State leaders prepare for the potential of another lackluster winter Immigration officers to receive electric gloves Federal judge bars USPS from following Pres. Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary elections continue around the country Defense team for Tyler Robinson says he shouldn't face "aggravated" murder charges Should politics rely on human or AI fact-checkers? Weather changes on the way… thank goodness! Tonight is the peak time to see the Perseids

It's cloudy… so that might make it hard to enjoy the spectacular sight in the skies tonight. But don't worry, it'll be back next year too. We finish up today's show talking about the Perseid meteor shower -- it's been going on this whole week, but tonight is supposed to be peak viewing. Fingers crossed for some clear skies!

A bit of weather change is finally on the way -- cooler temperatures and incoming monsoonal moisture are on deck throughout the rest of the week. Holly is so excited for fall and some cold temperatures! But the incoming changes may be short-lived… we may heat back up again before it really cools down. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson explains.  

Here's an interesting question for you: should people trust human fact-checkers or AI fact-checkers more when it comes to politics? One may certainly be faster, but is either more accurate? There are certainly pros and cons to both sides; Greg and Holly discuss their thoughts and read listeners' texts with their thoughts.

A bit of developing news this morning -- the defense team representing Tyler Robinson argues that the prosecution should not be able to push for aggravated murder charges. In a new motion just filed, the defense says there were no aggravating factors in the shooting of Charlie Kirk and that their client shouldn't stand trial for aggravated murder and six other charges. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his perspective and continued frustration with the timeline on the case thus far.

During this primary election season, many have watched the Republican candidates as an example of how voters feel about President Trump and the MAGA movement. But with last night's primaries, we're also looking at the Democratic Party and whether Democrats want their party to go more central or go even more to the left. Your voice, your vote -- what could yesterday's primaries tell us about the upcoming general election?

The Trump Administration is 0 for 22 in its fight to get voter rolls access in all 50 states. And now -- to add to those losses -- a federal judge has told the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ignore the President's earlier executive order, which would have barred the postal service from delivering mail-in ballots in states that refused to turn over voter information to the Department of Justice. Greg gives us his legal takes.

According to the Associated Press, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will give agents gloves that can deliver electric shocks. It almost sounds like a taser, but in glove form. Greg's confused about the technology, and Holly hates the idea. They have a discussion about their concerns and how they think ICE could better enforce the law while also maintaining dignity for every human being.

It's not a great outlook for the Great Salt Lake, even with an increase in water conservation from everyday Utahns. The lake is approaching one of its lowest levels in recorded history. Water managers say things could have been a whole lot worse this year, but that doesn't mean the worst couldn't happen next year. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small has been digging into plans from state leaders to help the lake just in case we have another severely lackluster winter.