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In four days, the legislature will submit a map to the courts to be evaluated for fair redistricting for the state. There has been a lot of back and forth in the process of submitting a map, including the UT GOP now signaling that they are in favor of map "C," and asking for members of the party to comment their support for that map. Utah Democrats are accusing Republicans of inserting politics into the process. Utah Republican State Party Chair Robert Axson joins the show to discuss.

Day 2 of the Government ShutdownUT Democratic Chair Brian King on Government Shutdown and the battle of Utah's Congressional Maps AP's review of UVU's security gaps COVID-19 shots available without a prescription in Utah Ice Castles freeze operations in Midway due to warmer temps"Behind Movie Ratings" A conference special brought to you by Andy Farnsworth Maria Shilaos on Dealing with GriefWebsite banners on government sites spark concerns around the 1939 Hatch Act

Greg sums up the discussions we have heard today from both sides of the aisle around the government shutdown and whether the messaging put on government websites pointing fingers across the aisle has the potential to be a violation of the Hatch Act.

Another enthralling special airing this weekend comes from KSL NewsRadio's Maria Shilaos, who looks into dealing with grief. Maria joins Greg to discuss grief, the signs to recognize when you are grieving, how it affects those around you and what you can look forward to in the special.

The LDS General Conference is this weekend, which means KSL is bringing you thought-provoking and spiritual programming alongside Conference sessions. One of these specials is by our own KSL Movie Show host, Andy Farnsworth, about how movies find their ratings. He goes in-depth about his special and all the details that surround these ratings we slap onto films.

Ice Castles, a beloved winter attraction, announced that they will not make a return to Utah this year. They didn't give a specific reason for this break this season, but they are working to adapt to future weather conditions. We brought on Brian Christensen, Ice Castles Founder, onto the show to discuss how this started and go in-depth on why they are taking the break.

Utah pharmacists are now free to prescribe COVID-19 shots to customers. The new guidelines around vaccines and who they are allowed to administer them to have been up in the air until a meeting in mid-September ruled that Utah pharmacists have the authority to prescribe and administer the new variant of the COVID-19 vaccine. Lois M. Collins, a reporter for Deseret News, joins Greg to discuss the confusing direction around these medical practices.

On September 10th, Political commentator Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University by a shooter on an adjacent rooftop. The Associated Press has just released an article highlighting the gaps in security that might have contributed to this crime being committed. We invited Former Unified Deputy Police Chief Chris Bertram on the show to weigh in on what he agrees with in the analysis and what campus security has to tighten up on going forward in their events.

Utah Democratic Chair Brian King joins the show to discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the UT GOP endorsing Map C out of the choices that could be submitted for the new version of Utah's Congressional Maps. Utah Democrats have accused Republicans of inserting politics into the process.

The government shutdown has lasted for two days now, for the first time since 2018. There have been disagreements on both sides about where funding needs to be, and neither party is budging in the discussion to get a budget across the line. We had Congressman Blake Moore on the show to discuss what he is seeing on the floor and what they need to discuss to move forward. Deseret News, Opinion Editor Jay Evensen joins the show to discuss if we are all missing the big picture with this current shutdown.

In four days, the legislature will submit a map to the courts to be evaluated for fair redistricting for the state. There has been a lot of back and forth in the process of submitting a map, including the Republicans of the legislature signaling that they are leaning toward submitting map "C," calling it the only map that will have boundaries "needed to stop the Democrats." We have Republican Senator Todd Weiler, Senate Minority Leader, Luz Escamilla, Utah Republican State Party Chair Robert Axson on the show to discuss the maps and the behind-the-scenes intricacies.

Topics we will cover on this episode of Inside Sources: From Boos to Cheers: Governor Cox speaks at USU Turning Point USA eventHonoring the life of late President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russel M. NelsonAmerica at a crossroads: Shutdowns, leadership, and America’s next chapter

The government shutdown is here and hundreds of thousands of federal employees face uncertainty. What does this mean for paychecks, furloughs, and essential federal workers? Greg and guest host Marua Carabello break down how we got here with The Hill's Breaking News Reporter, Ashleigh Fields and explore the impact on federal jobs and if this shutdown may push people away from getting into the federal workforce.

Students and community members gathered at Utah State University for the Turning Point USA event since the murder of Charlie Kirk. As Governor Cox was introduced, boos were heard from the crowd… but by the end, the crowd was cheering for him. Greg and Maura hear comments from the event and discuss from a PR perspective, what message is Governor Cox missing the mark on that led to the booing? Other key speakers form the event included, Utah Senator Mike Lee, (via video), Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs and former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz.

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a special broadcast...to honor the life of the late president of the church...President Russell M. Nelson. Greg and Maura speak with Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News to preview the event. Carole Mikita with KSL 5 TV joins the show to recap the tribute and share more on the life and legacy of President Russel M. Nelson.

Rick Larsen, who recently announced he was stepping down as CEO of the Sutherland Institute, joins Greg and Maura for an in-depth conversation the current political climate and the ripple effects of the recent government shutdown. Where does America go from here—and what role should principled leadership play in shaping the future?

Will the government face a shutdown? Inside the high-stakes showdownTurning Point USA returns to Utah since the death of Charlie KirkUtah murder suspect waives right to ‘speedy trial’ in 40-year-old death penalty caseCell phones over jail cells: A Utah lawmaker's pitch to ease jail overcrowdingUtah Office of Tourism is committed to keeping national parks open amid government shutdown'Trying to get people to stop shooting each other,' Governor Cox on 60 Minutes

Greg and guest host Dave Cawley, who is also the host of the KSL Podcast, Uinta Triangle, lay out the details of the podcast and give a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to investigate this story of the missing trekker in the high Uintas.

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to fast-track its review of the president's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Greg and Dave discuss.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed senior military leaders today at Quantico in Virginia. Hegseth outlined his vision for a new direction for the department ... highlighting 10 new directives ... including new standards for combat arms positions, regular P-T tests, and changes to grooming standards. NewsNation's Washington Correspondent, Kellie Meyer, brings the latest details.