KSL's Inside Sources

One of the biggest discussions within the Utah political circles is that of Senator John Curtis' political future. Several rumors are swirling that Utah's junior senator may leave the Senate in two years and run for Governor. But other reports say he's happy where he is in the Senate. So which is it? POLITICO politics reporter Sam Benson joins Inside Sources to share what he's learned from his own inside sources.

Consumer prices rise… and so does inflationPresident Trump heads to ChinaRecess for the kidsUtah lawmakers weigh in on the war in IranIs security worth your privacy?'Stranger Becomes Neighbor' updateThe Race to RedistrictAI in PoliticsPull your weeds!Minas Tirith

This segment of the show is for the fans of The Lord of the Rings. To commemorate The Fellowship of the Ring's 25th anniversary, Lego has released a new set of the iconic "city of kings," Minas Tirith.

State officials are issuing notices to landowners, telling them to remove their noxious weeds to comply with the "Noxious Weed Act". Taun Beddes, co-host of the KSL Greenhouse show and horticulturist at Utah State University, joins the show to discuss what weeds fit this category and how to get rid of them effectively.

The question is no longer "will AI impact politics?" but "how will AI impact politics?" Becki Wright, Founder and CEO of Proximity, joins us in-studio to discuss her new product suite that will apply AI directly to political strategy.

We are already deep into the throes of the Midterms, but the push to redistrict is strong after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling made everything more complicated for voters. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the redistricting efforts across the country ahead of the election and what Democrats will need to do messaging-wise if they want to retake Congress.

Afghan refugees who came to the United States in 2021 and 2022 -- and came here legally -- are facing growing scrutiny amidst a changing immigration environment. Now, Utah citizens are stepping in to try to save their Afghan neighbors from deportation. A new bonus episode of KSL Podcasts' "Stranger Becomes Neighbor" just dropped this morning, looking at the efforts of everyday Utahns to help their neighbors navigate a changing immigration landscape. We bring in KSL Podcasts Senior Podcast Producer, Andrea Smardon, to discuss this new episode in a rapidly changing political environment and how we need to make critical changes to the immigration process.

Stores have been looking for ways to cut down on their losses, which come largely due to shoplifting. Home improvement stores Lowe's and Home Depot have introduced more advanced cameras throughout their stores AND in the parking lots; they now track license plates. How much of our privacy are we willing to give up in order to have more security?

The Utah congressional delegation is chiming in on whether or not the president needs to consult with Congress to continue with the war in Iran. Greg and Holly dive into the details of what representatives had to say about limiting the president's power in Iran.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is updating its guidance on school recess, emphasizing the importance of movement and exercise for children and their learning. Inside Sources discusses the importance of taking breaks for both kids and adults.

President Trump is heading to China for talks with President Xi Jinping; he's expected to leave later today. The two leaders are expected to discuss many topics, including: Taiwan, AI, nuclear weapons, and of course, Iran. Greg and Holly preview the high-stakes meeting.

Inflation is up… by quite a bit. According to new data released this morning, inflation is at its highest rate in three years. This puts the Federal Reserve in an interesting situation as they battle rates and a new Fed chair. For analysis on this, Professor Jason Kotter, Assistant Professor of Finance at the Marriott School of Business at BYU, joins the show. He discusses all the variables to consider regarding the economy and the struggles we might face if there isn't a deal with Iran soon.

Utah is feeling the heat this week as we hit 90 degrees yesterday and are forecasted to beat that today. It may feel like nice summer weather, but remember, it's only mid-May. As a reminder, we are only in mid-May, so it's only going to get hotter. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources to explain what we can expect for this summer.

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Residents of new Utah city possibly facing property tax increase of 519%Woman visits all 511 parks in Salt Lake County; creates new database on amenitiesThe Atlantic teams up with Deseret News to discuss future of UtahUtah Supreme Court justice resigns amid legislative investigationTrump administration launches new website designed to help pregnant mothers

Greg's a huge fan of The Beatles. Holly likes them, but their producer Andy does not like the band. But they all can agree that a new fan experience celebrating The Beatles sounds pretty cool. Inside Sources finishes by talking about the plans, plus Holly's fun facts and Greg's closing argument.

Do we actually care about maternal health here in the United States? The Trump Administration says it's taking a new approach to help improve maternal healthcare. Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy says this approach is how you really Make America Healthy Again. Holly Richardson shares her mixed opinions on the move – what she likes and what she thinks is missing in this official advice.

Anyone who's ever had to go to court or deal with the police should know and appreciate the idea of "attorney-client privilege." But now -- thanks to artificial intelligence -- there's concern of that privilege going away. Or in some cases, lawyers say it could result in jokes and offhand comments being included in official documents, creating even more problems later on.

More shake-ups in Utah's judiciary, after the resignation of one of the justices. Justice Diana Hagen issues her resignation following continued investigations -- and leaked information about earlier investigations -- into alleged misconduct. With her announcement, the legislative investigation into her conduct is now over. Greg Skordas shares his worries over this move and what it could mean for the judiciary.

Improving online safety, discussing the future of democracy, the new entertainment and sports district coming to downtown Salt Lake City, and the future of media. All of this will be on the table today during a special event by The Atlantic and Deseret News this afternoon. Staff writer at The Atlantic, McKay Coppins joins Inside Sources to preview the event. He also talks about what it was like to write Mitt Romney's biography.

The man accused of trying to kill President Trump at the recent White House Correspondents Dinner pleaded "not guilty" on all counts this morning. Cole Allen is facing several felony charges, including attempted assassination of the President of the United States. Plus, cameras will be allowed in the Charlie Kirk murder trial and a man suspected of being involved in a deadly shooting outside a funeral is being extradited back to Utah. It's time for a bit of a crime roundup.