KSL's Inside Sources

Greg and Holly bring the latest details from the White House press briefing regarding the Iran war. Holly shares fun facts, and Greg gives his closing arguments.

Corey Norman is Senator John Curtis' Chief of Staff and served with Curtis through the House and Senate. Norman walks through what it's like behind the scenes in Washington right now.

 

Military families across Utah are navigating fear, uncertainty, and resilience as the war in Iran unfolds and questions rise about potential deployments. Greg and Holly explore the real‑world impact of deployment on spouses, children, and careers—and where critical support gaps still exist.

 

The hosts hear firsthand from Holly's daughter, Kristiana, about what it's like to be a military spouse right now, examining how the threat of deployment is impacting her family and how it has impacted them in the past.

 

Utah State Senator Heidi Balderree then joins to discuss recent Utah legislation aimed at supporting military families with their careers. Balderree explains the laws that make it easier for spouses to keep their jobs and how they've made it easier to transfer military skills into the workforce.

 

Military kids also face regular transitions when their families may be uprooted. Cassie Hays, Parent Liaison and Engagement Specialist with the Utah State Board of Education, explains how schools are supporting military‑connected children during the Month of the Military Child. With more than 17,000 military children in Utah, she breaks down the Purple Star Schools program, available resources, and how communities can show support through initiatives like Purple Up Day.

 

Jenn Rupp, Military Education Therapist with the Davis School District, who is also a military spouse who experienced deployment firsthand during the Iraq War, offers insight into what children directly experience during deployment, the long‑term effects on families, and practical coping strategies to help kids—and parents—navigate stress, transitions, and anxiety. We also ask: what support is still missing for military families?

Artemis II is giving the world a new set of role models to look up to, but the younger generation isn't sure they should look up to anyone at all. Sam Abrams, professor of politics at Sarah Lawrence College and scholar with the Sutherland Institute, speaks to what he's seen with this issue and why Gen Z may need role models now more than ever.

Turns out, an entire civilization was not obliterated last night. As we were all watching the clock yesterday, following the apocalyptic messaging from the president earlier in the day, President Trump announced a 2-week ceasefire with Iran. Greg and Holly bring the latest updates on what happened over the last 24 hours. They also discuss the market rollercoaster reaction and what we are starting to see be impacted by rising fuel prices, including Delta raising prices for checked baggage.

Holly shares the fun facts of the day, and Greg gives his closing arguments, including thoughts about the 25th Amendment and if it could be invoked against President Trump. 

B-Y-U students are working to create a 3-D prosthetic leg... Greg and Holly discuss why this could be a game-changer for people in need of prosthetics. 

Three forest service research stations in Utah are being closed as part of the US Department of Agriculture's plans to restructure the Forest Service and move the headquarters to SLC. Greg and Holly discuss what is known and the big picture impact as fire season gets closer.