KSL's Inside Sources

United States Attorney General Todd Blanche says he represents both the United States and members of President Trump's cabinet on a personal level. He's said before that he represents the president; now he says he also represents the White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. How can he do both? He also suggested that he would investigate Democrats solely on President Trump's orders -- is that leg...

After months and months of rising gas prices, things are starting to finally fall. But is it due to "fall"... or did the election play a role in lowering prices? President Trump said that prices would plummet after the election. We're not quite at that point, but the cheaper prices for fuel are a welcome relief. So what's driving the price difference? GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick...

Congress heads back to Washington, D.C. today, despite several races around the country still being undecided. And it's not just existing lawmakers -- many of whom are out at the end of the year; newly-elected lawmakers are also in DC today for freshman orientation. In fact, it looks to be the largest freshman class in Congress in almost 100 years. As Congress begins its lame-duck session, what sh...

Washington’s got a new dance and you don’t need rhythm; you just need an updated White House staff directory. It’s the Cabinet Shuffle! Wiles heads out! Miller moves in! Somebody print the org chart again! Dana, grab the mic! Wait... not quite! Was that a job offer, or just fight night? Hegseth, hold your position! Everybody else... watch the audition. President Trump's cabinet i...

Where do Utahns draw the line on deportation? A new Deseret News–Hinckley Institute poll finds 50% support deporting someone living here illegally who hasn’t otherwise committed a crime — nearly identical to the national number. But support jumps to roughly 80% when that person has committed some kind of additional crime. At the same time, President Trump says his deportation pol...

With so many changes on both the state and national levels following the election, how is our governor feeling about the future of Utah's Capitol Hill? Governor Spencer Cox spoke for the first time since Election Day in his monthly PBS News Conference. We hear a bit of his remarks; Holly and Greg then compare them to similar comments from Utah's new legislative leaders.

After an election season spent counting what divides us, this number tells a different story: 61% of Utahns say the same five values best represent our state: family, faith, hard work, community and nature. And that common ground held across the political spectrum, from very conservative to very liberal. Agreeing on a list is one thing; working together when you disagree is another. Can those shar...

Now that we have a better idea of what the new Utah legislature will look like, who’s going to lead it? In the Senate, Senator Evan Vickers won his caucus' election to become the next Senate President; he joins Greg and Holly to explain how his caucus will move forward after the election. The changes in House Republican leadership weren't as big, even after the majority lost about a dozen se...

Just how big was Utah’s shift toward Democrats last week? Look beyond Washington and look at our own Capitol. Democrats were on track to flip 13 Utah House seats and two Senate seats -- those aren't small potatoes. And looking more broadly, new data shows that Utah saw a huge shift towards Democrats in our congressional elections; not just in the one district where a Democrat actually won. T...

GREG SKORDAS OUT -- JIM BENNETT IN Topic we cover on this episode of KSL's  Inside Sources include: Fans prepare for rivalry football game between BYU and Utah As the holidays approach, Utah organizations prepare for high demand for food assistance Opportunities to give: Live PC Give PC Utah youth experience trouble with online gambling at high rates A few decades late: The FAA begins to phas...

Inside Sources finishes the week by checking in with the  hosts of the KSL Movie Show, Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth . They discuss the big movie of the week: The Cat in the Hat. They also discuss the famous actor Jimmy Stewart thanks to a new movie portraying his life.

Hollywood spent years warning us that artificial intelligence would take over the world. But right now, AI is helping us write emails and figure out what’s for dinner. So, are we in the helpful phase, or just the opening scene? A new Deseret News poll asked which movie best captures our AI future. The top pick was ‘I, Robot,’ followed by ‘The Terminator.’ Neither of t...

We can stream movies on our phones, talk to our refrigerators, and get emotional help from computers. But apparently, America’s air traffic control system is just now breaking up with the floppy disk. You read that right... a floppy disk. The FAA is starting to retire them and upgrade systems that are sometimes 40 years old. So how did floppy disks stick around in air traffic control this lo...

You’ve talked to your kids about saving money. But have you talked about betting it? KSL’s Deanie Wimmer reports that a national study found more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have participated in sports-related gambling or used betting apps. Eleven years old. Would that even be on your radar as a parent? So here’s our question: Have you talked to your kids about gambling &m...

We just talked about families struggling to afford groceries and the pressure on organizations trying to help. Now let’s flip the question: If you’re listening and thinking, ‘I want to do something, but my budget is tight, too’ — does giving five bucks really matter? Today is Live P-C Give P-C, with about 150 nonprofits and causes participating. And that presents an i...

What’s the first thing you cut when your grocery bill gets too high? The name brands? The snacks your kids like? Meat? And what happens when you’ve already made those cuts — and the math still doesn’t work? We have several Utah stories pointing to the same concern: Food banks and pantries are preparing for more holiday need, and a new community food network is launching to...

Republicans nationwide -- and here in Utah -- have had a few days now to sit and reflect after quite a whooping on Election Day. But is it a sign that the GOP really needs to shift their priorities, or should they buckle down even harder and move even more to the right? Political scientists are calling this new time in politics the "era of unstable majorities." And whether it's state politics or n...

Set your alarms for oh-dark-thirty this weekend -- the Cougars and the Utes are taking to the gridiron tomorrow for another edition of the legendary rivalry. It's a 10 am kick-off, with KSL pre-game coverage beginning at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. So if you plan to do your own tailgating, sounds like you better be ready to make some breakfast. Holly Richardson and guest host Jim Bennett share the...

Preparing for a major rivalry game this weekend: BYU vs. Utah New data: Utah businesses see heft increase in business bankruptcy filings Salt Lake City development: Sports and entertainment district inspirations; Downtown Farmers Market loses planned building in Pioneer Park Pushback on Utah Inland Port Authority over data center development Ask the Attorney: New developments around DNA and Dougla...

Is Fido strong enough for war? A new biotech company says they can modernize America's working dog using genetic enhancements. These new "super dogs" would work with both the military and law enforcement. The company -- called Warhound -- says they're still making sure animal welfare is a top priority. Greg and Holly finish the show with their thoughts on this kind of biological development.

There are new developments today dealing with the Douglas Carter case and DNA analysis. Remember, Carter spent decades on death row for a 1985 murder he was originally convicted of. His case was overturned by the Utah Supreme Court and he is now out of jail and prison while he awaits a new trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the role DNA is playing in this case and explains how Carter's...

There's pushback today after the Utah Inland Port Authority Board cancelled a meeting in which they were going to discuss and vote on an amendment relating to data centers in Iron County. A coalition of health and environmental groups held a news conference this morning, calling on the board to adopt a policy to not support data center development. With so much focus on data centers right now -- i...

As downtown Salt Lake City sees some pretty major renovations and rebuilding with the new sports and entertainment district, you might see some fairly familiar sights. The Smith Entertainment Group says much of its new designs are inspired by local neighborhoods in the city, including Main Street, Regent Street, and the 9th and 9th district. Also, a local farmers market in SLC will not get a year-...

New data suggests more and more Utah businesses are struggling. In fact, the numbers show that business bankruptcies in Utah have skyrocketed nearly 27%. For context, business bankruptcies nationwide rose just over 11%, so that's quite a difference. But the big question for Greg and Holly -- besides "why?" -- is "what does it mean for my wallet?" This rise in filings is the subject of a new KSL In...

Greg and Holly are switching colors this week -- from Republican red for Holly and Democrat blue for Greg to Utah red for Greg and BYU blue for Holly. As we prepare for the big rivalry football game this weekend, the hosts turn to KSL Sports Anchor Sam Farnsworth for a preview of the game and why it's so big to have both teams in the AP Top 10. There's also new polling out today that digs into how...