KSL's Inside Sources

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.

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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. 

The Americans who were on-board a Dutch cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred are now back in the U.S. Those who've tested positive are at the CDC in Atlanta, while those who haven't shown symptoms or tested positive yet are in a secure facility in Nebraska. Federal health officials stress that this is not like the COVID pandemic, so there's very little for everyday Americans to worry about. Emergency room doctor and President of the Black Physicians of Utah Dr. Richard Ferguson joins Inside Sources.