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KSL's Inside Sources episodes

March 09 Women Who Worked Anyway: Finding Purpose in a ‘Mothers Come Home’ Era
Robin Ritch, Former President of the Deseret News and Author, joins the conversation to reflect on the experiences of women a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who pursued work during the “mothers come home” era. She shares how cultural expectations shaped those choices and the resilience that emerged from navigating them. The hosts explore how friction can strengthen purpose.
19 min
March 09 Taking Bets on Military Strikes? Why This Dangerous Trend Must End
Steve and Holly speak with Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, about the troubling rise of treating military action like a political wager. The conversation explores why normalizing speculation, sensationalism, and “betting” on strikes erodes public trust, trivializes human consequences, and fuels reckless decision‑making.
11 min
March 09 Powering Rural Prosperity: How Renewable Energy Is Transforming Utah’s Economy
A new study shows that utility-scale renewable energy development has become one of the most significant economic forces in Utah's rural communities. Holly and Steve speak with John Karakoulakis, Principal and Director of The Western Way, to discuss this study and explore how wind, solar, and other clean‑energy projects are reshaping local economies—bringing jobs, tax revenue, and long‑term stability.
10 min
March 09 Iran Selects New Supreme Leader
Iran has a new Supreme Leader, the hardline son of Khomeini, the previous leader who was killed in the latest strikes from the US and Israel. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law and an expert in counterterrorism, international law and global politics, shares his insights on what this move means and what comes next.
11 min
March 09 Measles Cases Continue to Rise in Utah: What to Know
Officials are sounding the alarm as Measles cases continue to spread across Utah. Dr. Leisha D. Nolen, Utah State Epidemiologist, on what to know about the rise in cases and how you can protect your family.
10 min
March 09 Utah's Last-Minute Legislature: 2026 Session Recap
Utah's 2026 Legislative Session has come to a close... but not without some controversy. Just as the clock struck midnight on Friday, lawmakers passed a bill that's now raising eyebrows if the passing, even counted. Steve and Holly walk through what happened, the bill in question and other last-minute changes put forward by the Utah legislature. Holly and Steve break a development from Senate President Stuart Adams on the status of this proposal, HB 212, that seemingly made it through at the last minute.
22 min
March 06 Inside Sources Full Show March 6th, 2026: Legislative Finish Line: Live on Utah's Capitol Hill
It's the final day of Utah's 2026 Legislative Session. Holly and guest host Steve Handy broadcast live to discuss some key proposals as the session reaches the final hours to the finish line.
Guests include:
Senate President Stuart Adams
A conversation with Senate President Stuart Adams on key legislative developments involving the judiciary, energy and the gas tax.

Senator Mike McKell
Senator Mike McKell breaks down this year’s election‑related legislation, weighs in on what happened with his attempt to ban Kratom, also known as gas station heroin, and outlines his remaining session priorities.

Rep. Ariel Defay
Rep. Ariel Defay discusses her efforts to implement early dyslexia intervention and expand maternity leave for state employees. Rep. Defay also shares details on her most controversial bill, removing turn signal requirements at roundabouts.

Senator Todd Weiler
Senator Todd Weiler provides a wrap‑up of this year’s marriage‑related legislation, including amendments on underage marriage and alienation of affection, plus potential movement on changes toward religious‑curriculum in schools.

Sen. Ann Millner
Sen. Ann Millner shares the latest on her efforts to improve literacy early on in education.

House Majority Leader Rep. Casey Snider
Majority Leader Casey Snider outlines GOP priorities for the session’s final hours, including what's being done and what can be done towards saving the Great Salt Lake.

Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla
Minority Leader Luz Escamilla shares a response to the failure of her proposal, which would have allowed child welfare investigators to seek a court warrant to physically check on a child when parents refuse access during an abuse investigation.
1 hr 12 min
March 05Inside Sources Full Show March 5th, 2026: Suspect Arrested in Wayne County Triple Homicide
Eye on The Hill: Immigration Bills in Focus in Final Hours of Utah Legislative Session
Rep. Burgess Owens Not Seeking Reelection
LeakBase Dismantled: What the FBI Wants You to Know About Cyber Threats
War in Iran: BYU Jerusalem Center Sheltering in Place + War Powers Act
RootsTech Kicks Off Today!
Prop 4 May End Up Back on the Ballot
Orrin G. Hatch Foundation Announces Titan of Public Service Honoree
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem + Insight Singing with The Tabernacle Choir
1 hr 57 min
March 05 Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem + Insight Singing with The Tabernacle Choir
President Trump has reportedly fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Holly and Jim break this development and discuss. Jim and Holly end the show discussing his experience singing with the Tabernacle Choir.

12 min
March 05 Orrin G. Hatch Foundation Announces Titan of Public Service Honoree
Matt Sandgren, Executive Director of Orrin G. Hatch Foundation and Former Chief of Staff to Senator Hatch, joins the show with an announcement as well as an update to the latest happenings in Washington, D.C.
11 min