
KSL's Inside Sources
News & Politics Podcasts
The all-new Inside Sources. Hosted by Greg Skordas and Dr. Holly Richardson, two well-known voices in Utah’s legal and political circles.
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
The all-new Inside Sources. Hosted by Greg Skordas and Dr. Holly Richardson, two well-known voices in Utah’s legal and political circles.
Language:
English
Episodes
Inside Sources Full Show October 24th, 2025: Federal workers face first day without paychecks: ways to help
10/24/2025
Social security recipients to get cost-of-living boost in 2026Utah lawmaker proposes limit on number of bills lawmakers can fileTrump vs Canada: Trade talks off due to Canadian ad featuring Ronald ReaganReport: More than 70% of Utah jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031From wastewater to white powder? The future of snowmakingChillingly realistic movies that could actually happen
Duration:01:16:03
Chillingly realistic movies that could actually happen
10/24/2025
Andy Farnsworth from the KSL Movie Show reviews the week’s big release, Regretting You, and tackles the question: What movie scared you because it could actually happen? Holly shares her facts of the day.
Duration:00:09:58
From wastewater to white powder? The future of snowmaking
10/24/2025
Utah ski resorts are growing fast, one is even doubling in size...and across the U.S., some resorts are exploring turning treated wastewater into snow. Could this innovation reshape winter recreation and sustainability, or is it a slippery slope with a stinky downside? Greg and Holly discuss.s
Duration:00:10:02
Report: More than 70% of Utah jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031
10/24/2025
A new report says more than 70% of Utah jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031. Jason Brown from Envision Utah joins Holly and Greg in-studio to discuss what this means for students, parents, and the state’s workforce.
Duration:00:09:26
Trump vs Canada: Trade talks off due to Canadian ad featuring Ronald Reagan
10/24/2025
President Trump calling off trade talks with Canada -- posting overnight that it's due to a television ad paid for by the Canadian province of Ontario that features a 1987 speech by President Ronald Reagan blaming trade tariffs for high prices and job losses. Newsnation White House Correspondent Kellie Meyer joins us with the latest on U.S.-Canada tensions and what’s next.
Duration:00:10:16
Utah lawmaker proposes limit on number of bills lawmakers can file
10/24/2025
Rep. Clint Okerlund has proposed the idea of a cap to be placed on the number of bills lawmakers can file. Is this a smart way to streamline legislation or a limit on ideas? Greg and Holly discuss with Rep. Clint Okerlund.
Duration:00:09:51
Social security recipients to get cost-of-living boost in 2026
10/24/2025
Social Security recipients will see an extra $56 a month starting in 2026, but will it make a dent in rising costs? Senior Economist with Zions Bank, Robert Spendlove, joins us to break down the new cost-of-living adjustment, fresh inflation numbers, and the staggering national debt now topping $38 trillion.
Duration:00:10:48
Federal workers face first day without paychecks: ways to help
10/24/2025
Many federal workers woke up without paychecks today as the government shutdown drags on. Greg and Holly speak with Bill Crim, President & CEO of United Way of Salt Lake, about what to know about the 211 resource and what individuals can do today to support those in need. The hosts check in with Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank, about the rise in demand for food pantries and what is needed most with donations right now.
Duration:00:17:40
Inside Sources Full Show October 2025: Senate to vote on federal worker pay
10/23/2025
Will Utah's new congressional map pick meet Prop 4 standards?The $100 Million Louvre heist: Why we’re obsessed with art theftThe latest on the case of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk's alleged killerUtah public school enrollment drops again—What’s behind the trend?Making your child bully-proofArgentina vs. American ranchers: The fight over beefLagoon retiring Jet Start 2 ride
Duration:01:21:16
Lagoon retiring Jet Start 2 ride
10/23/2025
Lagoon is saying goodbye to the one and only Jet Star 2! It will be closing at the end of the season—and if you’ve ever braved it, you know it’s not for the weak! Greg and Holly discuss experiences riding the Jet Star 2 and the facts of the day!
Duration:00:10:25
Argentina vs. American ranchers: The fight over beef
10/23/2025
Beef prices are climbing quickly, and ranchers across the Mountain West warn that importing beef from Argentina is going to hurt farmers more than help. Greg and Holly hear from Wyoming rancher Dana Versimak about the issue. Utah Speaker of the House, Mike Shultz, who is also a rancher... joins to share his thoughts on the rising concern around beef prices and what the next best move is to lower prices.
Duration:00:20:05
President Trump's ballroom renovation hits $300 million
10/23/2025
President Trump's $250 million ballroom addition to the White House is now becoming more costly.. The price tag has jumped to $300 million. As the walls come down to the East Wing of the White House, Greg and Holly discuss what’s driving the cost increase, and how this compares to past renovations.
Duration:00:09:34
Making your child bully-proof
10/23/2025
Bullying can cause extreme distress to children and can lead to bigger problems down the road for children if not addressed. Greg and Holly go in-depth about bullying and how KSL Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson says we can make our children "Bully-proof".
Duration:00:10:30
Why more Utah families are choosing homebirths
10/23/2025
More and more Utah families are opting out of going to the hospital to give birth and choosing home births.
According to Axios, this comes as more and more people become distrustful of hospitals and frankly cannot afford them. Holly discusses the rise in home births and what to know about midwife laws in Utah, as a retired midwife herself.
Duration:00:10:00
Utah public school enrollment drops again—What’s behind the trend?
10/23/2025
The Utah State Board of Education revealed that public school enrollment has dipped for the third consecutive year. This aligns with nationwide trends, including lower birth rates and increased school choice. Aaron Brough, Director of Data and Statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, discusses these numbers and what that means for public education in the future if these numbers keep declining.
Duration:00:10:47
Current and former NBA players charged in connection with sports betting schemes
10/23/2025
Authorities in New York say dozens of people have been arrested in connection with dual sport betting schemes and poker fraud that siphoned millions from victims. Among those charged are former and present NBA players and coaches. Greg and Holly go in-depth with the case and how insider sports betting is happening.
Duration:00:09:24
The latest on the case of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk's alleged killer
10/23/2025
Greg and Holly break down the latest developments in the case of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Attorneys have filed new arguments claiming the case belongs with the state, not the sheriff’s office. Greg breaks down the legal strategy behind the filing and what’s next in this high-profile case.
Duration:00:10:22
The $100 Million Louvre heist: Why we’re obsessed with art theft
10/23/2025
The Louvre Museum saw a break-in using trunk-mounted electric ladders on their second floor, resulting in the theft of crown jewels valued at over 100 million dollars. We speak to ABC's Crimes & Terrorism Analyst, Brad Garrett, about the latest on the case and why we love a great heist story.
Duration:00:10:23
Will Utah's new congressional map pick meet Prop 4 standards?
10/23/2025
Arguments began this morning over whether the map chosen by Utah lawmakers meets the standards of Proposition 4, the voter-passed better boundaries initiative. There has been a lot of conflict surrounding the maps and a fight for representation in the state. Greg and Holly discuss what the judge might rule on the map and when.
Duration:00:10:56
Senate to vote on federal worker pay
10/23/2025
The Senate is expected to vote today on providing pay for certain federal workers as the government shutdown nears its fourth week. We discuss the bills being discussed about funding workers, who are caught in the middle of the funding battle and discuss how all this might shake out in the end.
Duration:00:09:58