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SCOTUS rules on transgender athletes, campaign finance Looking back on the Supreme Court's term Poll: American pride continues to fall Utah Firewatch: Federal and state partnerships The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends aid to Venezuela America250: Volunteerism and unity

Our country has been built on principles of service, including love, caring for our neighbors, and volunteering. So what better way to celebrate our country's 250th birthday than by stepping in to help those in need? Church News' Aimee Cobabe joins Inside Sources in the studio again with more on how volunteers are answering the calls to serve in honor of our country's anniversary. Greg and Holly also discuss ways we can make sure political differences don't ruin our relationships.

The death toll in Venezuela following two back-to-back deadly earthquakes has skyrocketed to more than 1,700. More than 5,000 have been injured, and several thousand more are still missing. Responders are still undertaking rescue operations, but there's a real concern that the infrastructure in Venezuela can't support this many injured people in a system already stretched so thin. Aimee Cobabe, Church News reporter, joins the show to talk about ways The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is stepping in to help those struggling in Venezuela.

More than 200,000 acres have burned around Utah this fire season and it's not even July yet. Across the state, communities continue to deal with fires or the potential for fires. Fireworks are mostly banned statewide, and now more cities are making changes to their 4th of July celebrations. With this in mind, Greg and Holly share updates on the fires burning across the state. Representative Mike Kennedy joins the show to discuss the way federal firefighting works with state firefighting, and how each receives funding.  

Are you proud to be an American? As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, a new poll from Gallup finds American patriotism is at its lowest levels since the attacks on September 11th. Only 33% of Americans today say they're "extremely proud" to be an American; in 2001, that was 55%. Greg and Holly discuss why patriotism has fallen so far and we hear from listeners to find out whether or not they're proud to be Americans.

The highest court in the land has wrapped its term for the year -- it is finished. Among the most notable decisions includes one dealing with mail-in voting. Already, lawmakers like Utah's Senator Mike Lee are pushing for the SAVE America Act to pass through Congress in light of the decision. Kelsey Dallas, managing editor of SCOTUSblog, joins the discussion to share her insights into this court's term and what we may see going into next year's Supreme Court term.

As the U.S. Supreme Court wrapped its term today, it first began with a few rulings not dealing with birthright citizenship: transgender athletes and campaign finance laws. In one opinion -- which covered two cases -- the court said that transwomen (people who were male at birth) cannot participate in girls' school sports. The other opinion held that political parties should not be subject to campaign finance limits. Inside Sources breaks down both of those decisions.

The future of birthright citizenship has now been decided by the United States Supreme Court. This morning, the court chose to uphold birthright citizenship as has been the law for more than 150 years. This means that the President's Executive Order limiting birthright citizenship will not stand. Already, the President and several other Republican lawmakers have voted to create legislation and work towards an official constitutional amendment to change birthright citizenship. Inside Sources has special coverage of this landmark decision, with guests Dr. Matthew Brogdon, Senior Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, and Carlos Trujillo, Utah immigration attorney.

Utah Firewatch: 3 firefighters lose their lives fighting flames along the Utah-Colorado border Former Utah death row inmate moves towards new murder trial Trump Administration to decide who will use latest American AI technology Speaker Johnson says he'll send major bipartisan housing bill to the president's desk today Utahns remain split on President Trump's actions in the war in Iran America250: Colonial Heritage Festival and Sen. Curtis walks 250 miles

One of the coolest things around Independence Day is the chance to look back on the history of the country. And with it being the 250th Anniversary of our country this year, it's even more special. America 250 -- there's a really cool opportunity later this week for you to not only learn about life in 1776... but experience it too. Kim Gardner with Colonial Heritage Festival joins in the studio to chat about this exciting event. The hosts also get updates on Senator John Curtis' 250-mile jaunt ahead of the Fourth of July.

Utahns are still split on whether they support or don't support the ongoing war in Iran. New polling from the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics finds that 49% of Utah voters disapprove of the recent military actions, while 44% approve. At the same time, a new round of talks between the US and Iran may take place this week in Qatar. It comes after a tense weekend of back-and-forth strikes between the two countries.

Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll send the bipartisan housing bill to the president's desk today. Remember, this is the same bill the President said he would not sign until the SAVE America Act passed Congress. So what's changed, and is there any chance the President will actually sign it? Or could it just go into effect without his signature? Inside Sources breaks this down with Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux.

Leaders of some of the most prominent AI companies in the United States are upset today over news that the Trump Administration wants to decide who will be allowed to use the latest AI technology coming from US-based tech companies. The government says Anthropic -- which makes Claude -- and OpenAI -- which makes ChatGPT -- will need approval for each new customer of their new, more powerful technology. How can this kind of thing be legal?

A former Utah death row inmate is headed back to court today as his attorneys and prosecutors prepare for a new murder trial. The new trial for Douglas Stewart Carter comes more than 40 years since the first one. Greg catches listeners up on how we got to this point and what exactly we're waiting on before a new trial can officially begin.  

Wildfires turned deadly this weekend with three wildland firefighters losing their lives in a burnover incident along the Utah/Colorado border. Today, we learned the identities of the firefighters, including two women. The firefighters were identified as Emily Barker of Michigan, Nick Hutcherson of Arizona, and Sydney Watson of Alabama. Inside Sources takes just a moment to thank those firefighters for their work and sacrifice, and we send our thoughts and prayers to their families. So how do these kinds of burnover incidents happen, and how are firefighters trained to respond when the situation becomes extremely dire? Brad Washa, retired federal firefighter and current Utah State University assistant professor of Wildland Fire Science, joins the conversation to explain.

Oyez, oyez, oyez! Developing news today, as the United States Supreme Court issues four more decisions for the term. Several of them ended up being quite large. The court weighed in on mail-in voting and postmarks, the 4th Amendment as it pertains to things geo-fencing, and the President's ability and authority to dismiss members of independent federal agencies like the Federal Reserve. While several of those decisions were large, we're still waiting on four more decisions, which are now expected to drop tomorrow. In this special coverage on Inside Sources -- Supreme Court Decisions -- Greg Skordas and Holly Richardson discuss the rulings that dropped today, the cases the court has declined to hear, and the decisions we're still waiting to see.

Prosecutor to be held in civil contempt for talking to media about Charlie Kirk murder case  Appeals court issues ruling on the president's role in establishing monuments  Museum of Utah opens to the public this weekend  Governor Cox announces temporary restrictions on personal fireworks Data center backer retracts claims of Chinese involvement in pushback on center Previewing this week's movie: Supergirl 

  The big movie this week focuses on superheroes – specifically Supergirl – as she joins forces with an unlikely companion on a journey of justice and vengeance through the stars. KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron join Greg and Holly to preview the movie and to chat about their dads' favorite movies.   

  As they say, "oh how the tables turn." The man behind the Stratos data center in Box Elder County, Kevin O'Leary, is walking back claims of Chinese involvement in the pushback. Remember, he made claims that the Chinese Government was funding a few Utah groups. We spoke earlier with one of the people he named, Gabi Finlayson of Elevate Strategies, who denied any involvement with the Chinese. Now that O'Leary is retracting his claims, Holly and Greg discuss why. 

  4th of July celebrations will look a little different this year, thanks to a new statewide restriction on personal fireworks. Governor Cox announced the restrictions yesterday, saying it's important for Utahns to put the state of the state ahead of personal desires to light fireworks. Greg and Holly discuss the restrictions and share their thoughts. We hear from a fireworks stand owner who's opposed to the decision, and from Bountiful Mayor Kate Bradshaw, who called into the show earlier this week to discuss fireworks in her town. 

  If there's one thing that gets Utahns up in arms, it's public lands and public land access. In rural central Utah, there's been an ongoing battle for years now over national monuments like Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante. This week, an appeals court ruled on monument disputes involving the president of the United States, and it gathered praise from both sides of the issue. We get some perspective on the issue and the ruling – and why people are pleased with this development – with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown. 

  A prosecutor with the Utah County Attorney's Office will be held in contempt after talking to the media about the murder case for Charlie Kirk. The defense team for Tyler Robinson wanted the judge to remove the possibility of the death penalty as a result, but the judge didn't agree. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks it down for our listeners. 

  The potential for catastrophic fire damage and destruction this weekend, as wildfire conditions become some of the worst ever seen in the state of Utah. For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation – or "PDS" – red flag warning due to weather conditions. Officials working on the Cottonwood Fire in central Utah told community members last night that firefighting conditions will be extremely hazardous over the next two days. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources to explain the new status, along with a forecast on just how bad things could get over the weekend. 

U.S. Supreme Court drops major opinions on immigration, the 2nd Amendment Federal judges block several of President Trump's moves regarding elections Raising awareness on the importance of youth mentorships Your voice, your vote: The influence of the Stratos data center project on this week's primary elections Anger over people saving spots along parade routes so early Sacramento County Sheriff's Department uses drone to disarm fugitive wielding a knife

It's something you might see in Mission Impossible... a drone disarming a man with a knife. That's exactly what happened in Sacramento County, California, and it was all caught on camera. In addition to this, it's Leon Day -- "Noel spelled backwards" -- which signifies six months until Christmas.

How early is too early to save spots along a parade route? Do you think it's appropriate to save spots at all? As we move towards the 4th of July parade season, some cities are urging residents to wait until next week before they save spots for the parades. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp joins the conversation and shares his own experiences growing up with unofficial seating along parade routes. We also hear from several listeners who chime in with their thoughts.

In the 48 hours or so since primary election day, we've talked a bit about the potential role the Stratos data center project played in a number of state and county-level officials losing their re-election bids. Now, we have some actual polling to see what role it really played in Utah voters' votes. Your Voice, Your Vote -- we go more in-depth on this with Deseret News political reporter Brigham Tomco. He shares his thoughts on what the primary election results signal for other leaders around the state as we move forward.

Dozens of people are taking to a Utah golf course today to raise awareness for mentorship programs. This is such a feel-good story -- it's an event being put on by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah organization. It's bringing together golfers, community leaders, and local businesses in the hopes of getting more male mentors for at-risk youth. Jill Sundstrom, the president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, joins Inside Sources to explain more about the event and the importance of mentorships for at-risk youth.

While the Trump administration may have had some wins from the Supreme Court this morning, they've also received some blows this week from federal judges around the country… mostly over voting and elections. Yesterday, we told you that a federal judge barred the President's proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting. Today, two other judges have blocked the president's executive orders to create a federal voter list and the administration's efforts to restrict mail-in voting.

A few major Supreme Court decisions are out today from the nation's capital. The high court released 4 rulings, including one on asylum cases and one on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). These decisions have caused a lot of heartache, anger, and frustration from both Greg and Holly; they share their thoughts. They also discuss two of the other rulings from SCOTUS, including on dealing on gun use in Hawaii and cancer lawsuits regarding the chemical company Monsanto.

The massive and destructive Cottonwood Fire continues to spread in central Utah. The actual destruction caused by the fire is still a bit iffy right now, as crews haven't been able to get close enough to the damage to take an assessment. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small joins the show live from Beaver, describing the plume of smoke rising above the small town and what we know about the destruction so far. Beaver County Commissioner Tammy Pearson also joins Inside Sources, outlining the local reaction to this devastating fire and what the county is doing to help those affected. But on the flip side, a bit of hope is on the horizon for those affected by the Iron Fire. This afternoon, the full-scale evacuation of the town of Eureka has been lifted. People haven't been able to be in their homes for several days now. And while the danger still remains, fire officials believe it's subsided enough to allow people back into town. KSL NewsRadio legend Doug Wright owns a home in Eureka; he joins Greg and Holly to describe what he's been feeling over the past several days. Holly and Greg share tips on emergency preparedness, referencing an emergency action plan put out by Utah State University. Dr. Lee Chung, a stroke neurologist at the University of Utah also joins the conversation, describing the potential health effects -- including an increased risk of stroke -- from breathing in wildfire smoke.

Utah Firewatch: How wildfires could affect your homeowners' insurance Pres. Trump cancels plans to sign major housing bill Utah Firewatch: State of fires around the state Murder charges filed in 20-year-old death at Zion National Park America250: How Utah plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country

About a week and a half to go until a big birthday bash for our country. America250 -- let's talk about the ways Utahns are celebrating. Two guests joined Inside Sources for this conversation: Nicole Handy, executive director and Chris Abbott, associate director for America250 Utah. They share ways Utahns can get involved in the celebrations and the various opportunities to provide service as part of this special anniversary.

New developments today in an old case out of Zion National Park. In 2006, Bernadette Vander Meer died in a fall from the popular Angel's Landing Trail. Her husband, David, claims she fell on accident while he had turned away to get something, but several tips over the years have led authorities to question his story. Now, the Washington County Attorney's Office has filed murder and fraud charges against David. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks it down for listeners.

Several fires continue to cause extensive damage in Utah, with new fires popping up every day and existing fires exploding in size. In fact, the Cottonwood Fire burning down near Beaver doubled in size overnight — from roughly 30,000 acres to more than 60,000 acres. Greg and Holly hear from listeners who share what conditions are like in their neck of the woods. Whether it’s seeing falling ash or breathing in hazy smoke, Utahns all around the state are in the throes of wildfire season.

Today, President Trump was all set to sign a major bipartisan housing bill that recently passed both chambers of Congress. The bill would have created easier paths to homeownership — especially for first-time homebuyers — and would have barred private equity firms from buying homes in America. But the President said he won’t sign that bill until the SAVE America Act — which deals with voting and citizenship — passes Congress.

As fires continue to burn around the state, it got us wondering what happens when a home burns down. Will insurance cover wildfire damage? Is it different than a typical house fire? What do homeowners need to know and consider as they buy insurance? Utah State Insurance Commissioner Jon Pike joins the program to answer those and many other insurance-related questions.

Nothing like an exciting night of election results to get you up in the morning! No? Just us. Oh well. It was quite the upheaval in Utah's Primary Election – several state and county-level leaders appear to have lost. We pretty much called the bigger Congressional races, but several of the smaller races saw some really interesting shake-ups. Your Voice, Your Vote – it's the morning after primary election day, so let's talk about what we learned. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on various races – both locally and nationally. We also hear from several winners in local and state races last night: Nathan Tueller, Republican primary election winner for a county commission seat in Box Elder County; Bob Stevenson, Republican primary election winner for Utah House District 16; Rep. Doug Fiefia, Republican primary election winner for Utah Senate District 18; and Stephanie Hollist, Republican primary election winner for Utah Senate District 7.

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Pres. Trump heading to Capitol Hill to unify Republicans KSL launches new in-depth daily news podcast A block on a ban: legal troubles barring food stamp limitations Utah Firewatch: Why aren't leaders banning fireworks?

Severe fire growth around the state continues today, with several new fires popping up and others exploding in size. All these fires in the season has many wondering why leaders haven't banned fireworks yet. State leaders say cities need to do it themselves, but Bountiful Mayor Kate Bradshaw says the state has limited what they can actually do. She joins the show to explain. Greg and Holly finish things up discussing Amazon Prime Days and how more Americans are expected to buy essentials rather than splurging on something special or fancy.  

How has work-from-home policies affected America's downtowns? Have return-to-office mandates changed that trajectory? In the several years since the COVID pandemic, we've talked a lot about the effects of changing work policies. Deseret News opinion editor Jay Evensen took a closer look at this trend and whether things have changed for the long-term. Jay joins the show for a conversation on the changing landscape of America's cities... thanks to changing working trends.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration -- namely the Department of Agriculture -- from barring the use of food stamps to buy things like sugary soda pop and candy. This could have some interesting effects here in Utah, where our legislature blocked using food stamps for those kinds of foods in 2025. The state applied for a waiver to make that change... but now? That could all be in question.

One of the great things about doing a talk show is that you get to spend more time on a topic. Instead of just 40 seconds, we usually get a full 8-9 minutes or so. Starting today, you have another opportunity to go in-depth on the news thanks to a brand new podcast. On the KSL News Daily podcast, KSL NewsRadio host Maria Shilaos will really dig into the most important and interesting local stories. The first episode just dropped today; Maria joins Inside Sources for a preview on this new project.

President Donald Trump is set to make a rare trip to Capitol Hill tomorrow as he tries to unify Republicans around his agenda. One of the big hang-ups for Senate Republicans is Senator Mike Lee's SAVE America Act; it doesn't have the needed number of votes quite yet. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux joins from D.C. to explain the President's trip. She also discusses recent congressional moves on housing and social media safety for kids.

While we're all focused on the primary elections here in Utah today, there's some other interesting election-related news on the national level. Yesterday, a judge blocked the government from using a federal database to check citizenship, saying it could incorrectly purge voters. Greg and Holly discuss the ruling and how it relates to voter privacy.

Whether you're heading to the ballot box or the drop box, Utahns across the state cast their vote today in the primary election. Democrats are largely excited about the 1st Congressional District primary while Republicans look forward to just about all the other elections in the state. Between congressional races, state-level races, and county-level races, there's a lot to cover. Inside Sources has special election coverage, featuring Utah Director of Elections Ryan Cowley, Juab County Clerk Tanielle Callaway, Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie, and Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman. Greg and Holly also discuss what will happen in the days and weeks following the polls closing later tonight.

Judge rules on some issues in Charlie Kirk murder case Your Voice, Your Vote: Final day before primary election day Fewer teens getting driver's licenses leads to decrease in voter registration among young people US-Iran peace negotiations continue Reflecting pool problems Data center pushback: GOP talking points, fears vs. knowledge America250: Should young people have hope in the future of the country? GOOOOOOAL: The World Cup continues

In today's final segment, Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the games -- and the fans -- at this year's World Cup. Whether it's the USA or Cape Verde, several teams are doing incredibly well this year. And when it comes to the fans, Holly's fallen in love with both Norwegians and the Scots. Holly also shares her fun facts, and Greg shares his closing argument.  

Do younger Americans still have any hope in America? Data from Harvard University's Institute of Politics Youth Poll has a staggering statistic: only 13 percent of youth feel America is heading in the right direction. With that in mind, how can we help younger people have faith and hope in the country's future? For today's America 250 segment, Greg and Holly discuss.

As data centers continue to expand across the country, the pushback from locals near these planned facilities has been growing and growing.  While it appears that the majority of people opposed to these centers are local Americans, a common talking point from GOP lawmakers across the country is that China has been influencing much of this vitriol against the projects. In addition, many say the fears around data centers are unwarranted and that new data dispels many earlier concerns. Deseret News reporter Eva Terry joins the conversation with her findings.