KSL Brightside
KSL Brightside. A smart take on life, current events, and everything important to you and your family - With a dose of fun. Join Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry every weekday from 1-3 on KSL NewsRadio, streaming live on YouTube from noon to 1pm.
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First World Problems, First-Ever Dolly Parton Day, and the MLB Bidding War in SLC.
Movies that stink, plus Three Things you need to know: today is the first-ever Dolly Day — honoring the late Dolly Parton on 9/25 (9-to-5). Plus, Taylor Swift dropped four new songs, and more. Kaysville residents are getting bombarded by roofing companies after a hailstorm. We also dig into why colleges are finally slashing tuition, Ryan Smith's MLB expansion bidding war, why people are skipping car repairs to save money, and why finding a good deal on your next car is getting harder. In Health Class: some big companies are dropping GLP-1 coverage; science says stop eating three hours before bed.. We close it out with First World Problems.🎙️ KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Record Diesel Prices Threaten Your Thanksgiving + Super El Niño Eyes Utah's Ski Season
Today's Brightside Afterparty is brought to you by JCW's: the Burger Boys, as Ethan and Alex broadcast live from JCW's in Herriman. Diesel just hit record highs, and experts say your Thanksgiving grocery bill is next. How much do you spend on the holiday meal — and how do you keep it cheap? Then we're talking travel: the one healthy habit flight attendants and dietitians swear by, what flight crews actually know about you when you board, and more. Plus, there's a new campaign by Ski Utah to bring in the Super El Niño.🎙️ KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube 1–3 PM. -
Pro Football Comes to Utah, Doritos Getting More Expensive & First Birthday Parties Getting Wedding-Level Budgets
Is Utah ready for more pro football? The UFL announces an expansion to the Beehive State, and we dig into what’s ahead. Plus, Retail Therapy tackles convenience-store pricing problems as some popular convenience stores have reportedly been upcharging customers. And we ask when first birthday parties started needing wedding-sized budgets.In Health Class, we discuss rising GLP-1 prescriptions among young children. Then, fish washing onto properties as Pineview Reservoir drains opens up a new business opportunity for Steve. We also explore McDonald’s move into advertising and what it could mean for your next trip through the drive-thru.Catch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Should You Bring Iced Coffee to Job Interviews?, Meta's Camera-Free Smart Glasses & Steve's Pineview Carp Tacos
Gen Z is apparently bringing iced coffee to their job interviews. We try to understand why. Plus, at three years old, this toddler has visited 12 Disney parks and now has a world record! In this edition of the Perfect Parent Club, we meet Bootsie Darrington, the Idaho Falls toddler whose family travels made her the youngest person to visit every Disney theme park across the globe.Plus, would smart glasses without a camera make you more comfortable? We discuss Meta’s new camera-free AI glasses and the privacy questions surrounding wearable tech. Then, hundreds of dead fish wash onto a family’s property as Pineview Reservoir draws down—and we revisit Steve’s memorable carp taco taste test.Catch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Happy News, School Snack Wars, and COLD Season 4: Blamed on Bundy: The Disappearance of Nancy Baird Out Today
Should parents get a say in what OTHER families pack for school lunch? KSL Brightside dives into “Oreo-gate” and the school-snack disputes putting parents and teachers in the middle. Where do reasonable rules end and lunchbox policing begin? Plus, Texters chime in with good news from their day.Then, COLD Podcast host Dave Cawley joins us in-studio to discuss the release of COLD Season 4: Blamed on Bundy: The Disappearance of Nancy Baird.Grandparents taking care of their grandkids may be at a lower risk of cognitive decline. Plus, the AI Q of the day.Watch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on KSL NewsRadio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Bears in the Backyard, “Food Divorce” and Bats
We've got more bear news! Utah seems to be under attack by bears. KSL Brightside checks in on bear sightings all across Utah just over the past few days. We then tackle a different kind of domestic drama: “food divorce.” Could eating separate meals keep couples happy—or is dinner disagreement a sign of bigger problems?Plus, we discuss McDonald’s and how they are adapting to the GLP-1 conversation, and head to Health Class for Joe Burrow’s unexpected rib story and a warning about BATS.Watch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on KSL NewsRadio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
More Millennials Buying Homes, Parents Juggle School and Work Schedules & Everyone’s Tired
Who says millennials aren’t buying homes? KSL Brightside digs into Utah’s standout homeownership numbers—and the hurdles buyers still face. Plus, why so many adults feel exhausted, whether cutting off late-night snacks could help, and the appeal of foldable phones. Heather Peterson joins us to discuss the childcare gap between school dismissal and the end of the workday. We also talk about fall’s arrival, efforts to help the Colorado River, and how much Utah snow it would take before we (Ethan) start complaining. Plus the AI Question of the day.Catch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Toilet Paper Takedown, We Test Our AI Detection Abilities and Utah Crossing Guard Abruptly Stops Van
Is confiscating 650 rolls of toilet paper before a homecoming prank good policing—or a party foul? On KSL Brightside, we debate “Operation Clean Sweep,” test our scam-spotting skills with an AI quiz, Plus, Alex’s trip and food recap, and a Utah crossing guard’s dramatic stop.Catch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Man Pepper-Sprayed in Movie Theater for Phone Use | "Phubbing" Is Ruining Your Relationship and Where Pets Don't Belong
A man was arrested after pepper-spraying a moviegoer for using their phone during a film — and the internet has feelings about it. Plus, a tragic lightning strike death on Mount Timpanogos, and a hiker and dog seriously injured in a moose attack on Rob's Trail.Then — "phubbing." It's the phone habit you're definitely guilty of, and experts say it's destroying intimacy in relationships. We're also talking Gen Z's obsession with turning their backyards into a "third space," and why 80% of Americans still don't know what's for dinner by late afternoon.Plus — where do you draw the line on pets in public? Text us at 57500.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM; radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Grenade Detonated at Pineview Reservoir, Yellowstone's 20,000 Funky Geyser Finds, The Most Common Stolen Hotel Item
Two brothers went bowfishing at Pineview Reservoir and found a live grenade instead. With water levels at historic lows, the Weber County Bomb Squad detonated it on the spot — and officials say the receding water has also uncovered two vehicles and three firearms so far.Then, Yellowstone's Geology team dropped their 2026 "funky finds" report: over 20,000 pieces of trash pulled from geysers and hot springs, including AirPods, Invisalign retainers, Pokémon cards, rubber duckies, and a tiny copy of The Vampire Diaries.Plus — the most stolen hotel item isn't the robe (we've all thought about it). And meet Bezzy, the data center plushie that screams real server noise when you squeeze it.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Movies that stink & How to Measure Hail
The hosts check in with Andy Farnsworth of the KSL Movie Show to go over Movies that stink! We walk through the three thangs and how to measure hail as we begin to get reports of massive hail hitting Davis County.We have a shortened podcast today due to breaking news on severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in Davis and Weber County. -
Afterparty: National Cheeseburger Day (again?), Bruno the K-9 Goes Home, Steve's Foldables
It’s National Cheeseburger Day, and we’re talking about burger deals—including JCW’s—plus Cafe Rio’s new Utah-only Double Dip Fries, and the latest on Bruno the Park City K-9 coming home after surgery. We also get into whether it's worth it for parents and teachers to attend parent-teacher conferences, Steve’s foldables, and whether pancakes count as an appetizer.(It gets heated)KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Measuring Things With Costco Hot Dogs, College Concierge Moms, + Where You Can't Park Your Scooter
It's a busy day of Utah stories and weird questions, including Salt Lake City’s new geofenced parking rules for rental scooters, a black bear euthanized in Grand Teton after repeated food issues, and a foreclosure scam warning from Syracuse police. Ethan and Alex also talk about whether hiring a “local mom” to check on your college kid is supportive or over the top. Alex gets his Constitution knowledge tested for Constitution Day, plus how Utahns are changing their habits to save on gas. Most importantly, we break down the most important data center measurement of all: how many Costco hot dogs it would take to cover it, among other things, and how many Costco hot dogs a T-Rex would eat in a day.
KSL Brightside streams live weekdays from 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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Afterparty: Dylan Guenther's Missing Mattress, Hotel Hideouts and Burger King’s Tiny Nugget Bag
Dylan Guenther of the Utah Mammoths has a problem with Mattress Firm not delivering his mattress...and it turns out he may be the reason behind it. KSL Brightside dives into the latest airport rankings and where SLC makes the list, the very real trend of business travelers hiding out in their hotel rooms for a little off-the-clock peace, and Burger King’s “Le Nuggutte” micro bag that has chicken nugget fans demanding more.
KSL Brightside streams live weekdays from 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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The Fed Hikes Rates, K-9 Bruno Injury Update & Namemaxxing
The Fed just raised interest rates — we break down what it means for your wallet. Plus, Singapore is literally paying its citizens to read books to fight "brain rot," and an AI tool is teaching kids to read (so why are some parents against it?). US household income just broke a 58-year record and St. George unveiled giant stainless-steel slides at city hall. We get into the "namemaxxing" baby name trend that combines different names to come up with a new one and why parents are drowning in school apps. Plus, much more on KSL Brightside!KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: News Helicopter Crash in LA, Food Tourism is Booming and Extended Car Warranties May Leave Drivers Stranded
An NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth neighborhood of LA Tuesday evening while covering a fatal bus collision, killing a reporter and pilot, and a pedestrian on the ground. We walk through the harrowing video from inside the helicopter as it lost power, the emotional moment the KNBC anchors realized on air that it was their own chopper, and the tributes now pouring in for the crew.Then, Matt Gephardt with the KSL Investigative team has a warning for Utah drivers — those extended car warranties you're paying for could leave you high and dry when you actually need them. Plus, food tourism is having a moment. New research shows more travelers than ever are planning entire trips around what they're going to eat. We ask: where are the best places to eat outside of Utah? -
Costco rations motor oil, malls are making a comeback, Operation Santa
On today's episode of KSL Brightside, we start with our Three Thangs which include: Costco rationing motor oil, Waymo comes to Las Vegas, and 401k's are reaching new highs. Then, the guys get into some doggie discussions- a K9 officer was injured in Summit County and Ethan is taking his old girl to the vet today.
Apparently, malls are becoming popular with Gen Z and making a suprising comeback! What's a store you remember from your mall adventures? Also, starting today, the USPS is accepting Letters to Santa! It's the 114th year of Operation Santa and Ethan and Alex are absolutely psyched.
Later, Ethan calls out NFL Sunday Ticket, and Alex tells us what Stiff Person's Syndrome is, according to AI with the AI Question of the Day.
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Afterparty: Bad Bunny mascot, Cedar City helicopter crash, Sewage Standoff
Ethan and Alex talk about a high school football team that was suspended after their Rabbit mascot and the rest of the team taunted their opponents. Then, a video showing a helicopter crash in Cedar City turns Ethan into a detective. The guys also highlight a story by Matt Gephardt about one woman's sewage standoff with her HOA. Also, more food news!
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NASA Wants Your Sky Photos, Your Car Costs Way More Than You Think & Ethan Kicked an Animal
The AI safety panic isn't just a Big Tech problem — students may now have a say in how AI is used in their classrooms. Plus, owning a car now costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of your loan payments (anyone else ready to go live in a forest?). We dive into NASA asking everyday people to photograph the sky for science, Provo's new dark-sky lighting rules, and a Southern Utah water district turning wastewater into drinking water. A St. George business owner is bringing back VHS rentals for the nostalgia crowd, and we wrap up with the research-backed perfect age gap for a lasting relationship. We end with the AI Question of the day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: AI Safety Fears Shake Big Tech, Fast Food Ditches Robots & VHS Rentals Make Comeback
Everyone is freaking out over AI — OpenAI delays its IPO over safety concerns, Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction, and lawmakers push for new rules after rogue AI agents were caught covering their own tracks. Plus, fast food chains are making a big pivot back to human workers. We also cover an incredible rescue after an Idaho Falls man and his dog were found alive following a weeklong search in the Wyoming mountains, and a St. George business owner bringing back VHS rentals for the nostalgia lovers.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Born on 9/11: Turning 25 on the 25th Anniversary, Lagoon's New Dynamic Pricing and Getaway Drivers
Greydon Gunnell was born on the morning of September 11, 2001. Now turning 25 on the 25th anniversary, he's honoring the day with 25 acts of kindness — and he joins us to share his story. FBI Salt Lake City Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls recaps today's 9/11 Stair Climb at America First Field and talks how the attacks reshaped national security and airport protocols over the past quarter century and how they continue to change. We also hear from young KSL producers who grew up learning about 9/11 rather than living it as they were born after the event happened. Beyond remembrance, we get into Frightmares opening day and Lagoon's new dynamic pricing, Utah's prop betting ban holding up in court, a getaway driver busted in a South Salt Lake bank robbery. We end with first world problems.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Sudden Wealth Syndrome, 9/11 25 Years Later & In-N-Out Problems
It's been 25 years since the September 11th attacks, and we reflect on the day that changed everything — including the stunning drone memorial that recreated the Twin Towers over New York Harbor using 2,977 individual lights, one for every life lost. There's now an entire generation that wasn't alive on that day. We also look at today's local commemoration events and flyovers.Then, is too much money actually a problem? Bloomberg reports that tech's newly minted millionaires and billionaires are battling "sudden wealth syndrome" — guilt, identity crises, and even divorce after cashing out big. The ultimate first-world problem, or something deeper?Plus, we walk through why someone things In-N-Out isn't as hyped up as we all think it is.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and tune in on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Venmo Ghosting, Your Brain on AI and Kids Tracking Parents
We kick things off with the Three Things, including reflection on the one-year anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk at UVU. Apparently, there is a growing issue of repayment avoidance among younger adults...with Venmo ghosting. Plus, what happens to your brain when you use AI every day? New data shows some interesting details about memory. Parents: a psychologist says the best tantrum handlers do five specific things — and their kids end up more emotionally intelligent. We also dig into whether kids should be tracking their parents' locations.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Smart Underwear, Booking Fake Meetings, and a Bear in Mapleton
We kick things off with health class on KSL Brightside! Scientists invented smart underwear that tracks your farts to detect digestive issues (yes, really). Then, a worker is stirring up debate about booking fake meetings with himself just to get stuff done — and honestly, we get it. We also talk about how to tell if someone secretly dislikes you, and a bear has been spotted in Mapleton.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
AI Researcher Quits Over 'Out-of-Control' Fears, INSANE Mortgage Payments in Utah & Is Free-Range Parenting a Crime?
The NFL season kicks off tonight, and we've got a packed show. An Anthropic researcher just quit the AI industry, warning that self-improving systems could spiral out of control by the end of next year — we break down what that means. Plus, the U of U is testing how robots and humans learn to work together. New data from the Kem C. Gardner Institute paints a stark picture of Utah housing: 91% of renters can't afford the median home payment, and homeownership is nearing historic lows — we dig into the latest. Then, a Virginia mom was convicted of child abuse for letting her 5-year-old walk to a pond alone in a gated community — is this free-range parenting gone wrong, or a punishment gone too far? We want to hear from you. Plus: Ethan weighs when the right time is to put down his dog. And we ask AI if it'll promise not to take over humanity.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Apple's First Foldable iPhone Is Here, Returns Are Getting Harder & Girl Scout Cookies for Your Dog
Apple just dropped its biggest news in years — the iPhone Duo, the company's first-ever foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. We break down the announcements from today's event, the $1,999 price tag, and what it all means. Plus, returning stuff is getting more difficult (and shoppers aren't happy about it), and the Girl Scouts are shaking up cookie season with two brand-new additions — including one made just for dogs.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Rat Knocks Out Power, Utah Leads MLB Expansion Race, Mayor Defends Provo Canyon Amphitheatre
ESPN's Jeff Passan calls Salt Lake City's MLB expansion bid "by far the most advanced" of any contender — we break down what that means for Utah baseball. Plus, a rat knocked out power for 3,400 Bluffdale customers; more water is being released from Flaming Gorge to help Lake Powell, and Utah ranks #3 happiest state in America. Provo's mayor defends the proposed Vesper Amphitheater in Provo Canyon as Vivint founder Todd Pedersen and residents push back over traffic, noise, and canyon preservation.New PISA scores show US teen reading levels have plummeted to near their lowest point in 25 years — with device distraction a major factor. Thieves stole Renoir paintings worth millions from a French Riviera museum, so we asked AI how you'd hypothetically steal the Mona Lisa. Plus, a survival guide for displaced workers navigating layoffs.And for 988 Day, we're partnering with the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation for Healthy Mind Matters — we sit down with Racheal Jasperson, Zero Suicide Program Manager, on how the community can help prevent suicide. Your gift to the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation can help reach people earlier and improve access to care — visit hmhf.org today.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Duct-Taped Passenger, US Open Influencer Controversy and Weird Hockey Avatars
The NTSB investigation is underway after an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others — we have new video of the crash and the latest from federal investigators. Plus, Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has left over 340,000 travelers stranded after erupting and grounding more than 2,000 flights. Then, an unruly American Airlines passenger was duct-taped to his first-class seat and arrested after the flight diverted to Baltimore — and we've heard he may have also been fired from his job. US Open influencers are facing backlash for not respecting tennis etiquette when filming with their ring lights.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Flock Watch, first-world problems, Humans calling out their own deaths
On today's KSL Brightside, we are taking it easy going into Labor Day. We’ve got: “Movies that stink”, Flock Watch, and everyone’s favorite… First world problems.
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SLC Airport Now Lets You Meet Loved Ones at the Gate & MLB Stadium the Next National Park?
We start with Three Things: the Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury is now on its sixth day of deliberations after telling the judge twice they're deadlocked — the defense is even seeking the removal of one juror, and mistrial chances are growing — plus France just recorded its hottest summer since measurements began. We break down your Labor Day travel, including UDOT tips on when to hit the road and when to stay put, and the TSA expects over 17 million passengers through checkpoints this weekend. Salt Lake City International Airport just launched "Gateside by TSA PreCheck," a new program that lets approved non-travelers go past security to meet people at the gate — and it could completely change how LDS missionary homecomings work. Plans are being discussed in Salt Lake City to build a concert venue in the Fairpark neighborhood right next door to the proposed MLB stadium, and the Miller family reportedly wants the ballpark to be a "national park".In News for the 1%, we dig into where there's a "mansion shortage." We talk travel tips, including the number-one mistake American tourists make abroad according to a former FBI agent, what actually happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode, and U.S. destinations that feel international without needing a passport. And we wrap up with the AI Question of the Day. -
Afterparty: HBO Drops New Harry Potter Trailer, Robots Catch Fire at the Robot Olympics & A Bobcat Breaks Into a 93-Year-Old's Home
On today's show, we kick things off with Fart Corner — just trust us and watch the video. Then we react to the brand-new second trailer for HBO's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone series. Next, we watch the best fail reels from the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where over 2,000 robots sprinted, boxed, played soccer, and more. And in Animal Kingdom, a 93-year-old woman in Kirkland, Washington, heard mysterious banging at 3 AM, called 911 to report a burglar, and police found a bobcat perched at the top of her stairs. -
Florida Ditches Flock Cams, Budget Airlines Go Bougie and the Loudest States
One million reservations for the Salt Lake Temple open house were snatched up in under 24 hours — more batches are coming. Plus, a salmonella outbreak hits two Utah counties and there's a new shuttle to Arches National Park. Then it's Flock Watch: Florida is pulling license plate reader cameras off state highways. KSL Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt joins us with a wild Gephardt Gets It story about a former Taylorsville mayor charged under two different names.JetBlue and Southwest are going upscale — first-class cabins, custom cocktails, and airport lounges from budget airlines. We'll rank the loudest states in America, break down the $20 billion livestream shopping boom on TikTok and Whatnot, and settle the great aluminum foil debate: does the shiny side actually matter? -
Afterparty: Travis Kelce Spills Wedding Details, a $500 AI Toothbrush & You Can Rent a Robot to Clean Your House
Travis Kelce is back on the New Heights podcast and giving us all the details on the MSG wedding — why the intimate, no-phones ceremony was exactly the vibe he and Taylor wanted. Plus, meet the newest member of the Kelce-Swift family: a Samoyed named Wendy (yes, a very Swifty name). Then, AI has officially infiltrated your bathroom — Dyson just launched a $500 smart toothbrush with a built-in camera and water jet that targets the gaps between your teeth.We'll also talk about the San Francisco woman renting a humanoid robot to clean her house for $30 an hour. Is this the future of chores? And in Tennessee, a pair of botanists grew giant water lily pads strong enough to hold a human — one pad supported 195 pounds in a weighing contest. We'll wrap things up with America's favorite fast food chain — and it might not be who you think.... or maybe it is.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then join us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Salt Lake Temple Open House Tickets, High School Parking Pass Lottery and the Good Good Golf Implosion
It's a big day in Utah — free reservations for the Salt Lake Temple open house went live at 11 a.m. today. We break down how to get your tickets and what to expect from the April-to-October 2027 celebration. Also in our Three Things: the FTC and 22 states sue Amazon, alleging the company secretly inflated ad prices to the tune of $20 billion-plus, and Tropical Storm Edouard eyes the Gulf Coast (so much for Tropical Storm Dolly).Then we get into the pursuit of happiness — WalletHub ranked the best places to retire in 2026, and we have some questions about how SLC landed at 36, West Valley at 40, and St. George didn't even make the list. We want to hear from you: where do you plan to retire?Ethan weighs the costs of his dog's vet bill. In Extra Credit, Park City High School may start a parking pass lottery to stop students from camping out. We hear from listeners about how much they pay for their kids' parking passes at school.The Good Good Golf and Callaway saga keeps getting worse. After a controversial ad showed a co-founder shoving a woman to the ground, Callaway cut ties, the PGA Tour pulled a tournament sponsorship, Sandy yanked $20K in Callaway gear from shelves, and now key executives at both companies are out. We bring the latest developments into the whole implosion.Plus: a serial arsonist has been sentenced for a June fire in Tooele. We get into a discussion on Pyromania.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Chaotic AI Job Interviews, Helium Shortage Hits Balloons & "Miracle Monty" the Desert Survivor Pup
We're kicking things off with AI doing the most in job interviews — and it's as absurd as you'd think. Then, two passenger jets buzzed a packed Cape Town rugby stadium at just 41–46 feet above the roof before the Springboks took on the All Blacks, and the viral video has the whole world asking: how low is too low?Plus, the war in Iran is squeezing global helium supplies so badly that Dollar Tree says it lost $15 million in balloon sales last quarter — could party balloons actually become a luxury item? We talk alternatives. And we end on a high note with "Miracle Monty," a 5-month-old Shih Tzu from Cedar City who wandered home on his own after a full week lost in the desert.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Flash Floods, Festival Dreams & the Great Ice Cream Debate
Deadly flash floods sweep through the Grand Canyon, leaving at least two dead and more than a dozen missing as rescuers brace for more dangerous weather. Meanwhile, monsoon season is hammering Utah — flash flood warnings hit Orangeville, Carbon County, national parks, and Lynndyl. We break it all down in today's Three Things, plus: a 75,000-person music festival could be coming to The Point in Draper, and tonight marks the last Salt Lake City sunset after 8 p.m. this year.We discuss why many parents struggle to talk to their kids about money over other difficult discussions.In News for the 1%: Manhattan's luxury rental market is booming with units hitting $100K a month, and it's easier than ever to fly private without owning a jet. Then, a new industry in China lets aging parents rent "adult children" — but what about the pain of knowing your actual adult child may never launch?Travel segment: Shoulder season is shrinking and so are the savings; we've got U.S. destinations that feel like international getaways (no passport needed), and the TSA sparked backlash for telling passengers they can bring a hammock through security. Yes, a hammock.We settle the Logan vs. Provo debate and answer the age-old rivalry: BYU Creamery or Aggie Ice Cream?We end with the AI question of the day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and listen on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Aliens, Space Telescopes & the Foods That Give You Nightmares
The truth is out there (so they say)— and the U.S. government is finally paying attention. We dive into why officials are taking extraterrestrials more seriously than ever, plus NASA's brand-new Roman Space Telescope launch that's turning a former spy satellite toward the stars. It's Paranormal Brightside. In Health Class, could what you're eating at night actually be giving you nightmares? We break it down. Plus, a new report says men are scared of dieting — and it could be hurting their health. And we tackle the ultimate hypothetical: would you take one million dollars, or spend one hour with anyone you want? Caitlyn's picking an hour with Taylor Swift.Links mentioned on today's show:12:05 - The US Government Is Finally Taking Extraterrestrials Seriously America is Finally Taking Extraterrestrials SeriouslyNASA Launches Powerful Roman Space Telescope https://www.ksl.com/article/news/utah/science-and-tech/nasa-launches-powerful-roman-space-telescope…12:15 – One million dollars or a meeting with anyone?12:25 - Eating This at Night Might Be Giving You Nightmares Eating This at Night May Be Giving You Nightmares, According to ScienceMen Don't Like Dieting — And It Could Be Harming Their Health https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-08-31/men-dont-like-dieting-and-it-could-be-h…KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Movies That Stink, the Dolly Parton Airport Drama and First World Problems
Andy Farnsworth with the KSL Movie Show joins Brightside to talk about movies that just plain stink. Plus — PayPal stock takes a dive, Utah's new e-bike law ahead of back-to-school, and a challenge to keep the Jordan River clean. NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches Sunday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, and we dig into the controversy over renaming Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton — and a wild hurricane coincidence tied to Dolly herself.In Retail Therapy: what's happening with dollar stores and why buy-now-pay-later is beating expectations. Vacation Club tackles lonely travel, KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera stops by with his Meta glasses to talk about Meta's push to fix a privacy loophole in the glasses. We close the show with our First World Problems.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Vacation Club, Weird Weddings & Kitten Wears a Hard Hat
It's a travel-packed Friday on KSL Brightside! Ethan applies for his visa, and we walk Caitlyn through the best places to go for first-time international travel. Then — would you get married on an airplane? We've got the story of a wedding that happened mid-flight, AND how Bass Pro Shops became an unexpected wedding venue. We're also talking about the best international travel destinations, Plus, the cutest kitten rescue you'll see all day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then join us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Utah Gets First Michelin Star, Your ChatGPT Secrets Might End Up in Court, NFL Players Going Back to College Football
We start with Three Things: Including a new proposal that could ban certain e-bikes from dirt roads in Salt Lake County. Plus, bear encounters in Utah have doubled from last year. Then — Utah makes culinary history as Monte, inside Beehive Distilling in South Salt Lake, earns the state's first-ever Michelin star. We celebrate National Burger Day (again?) Also: people who confided secrets to ChatGPT are finding those conversations showing up in court. We put AI security to the test. A hot take on why we should all stop eating lettuce. The NFL's new rules on college players that back out of the NFL are shaking things up. In Flock Watch: A police officer was arrested for tracking his ex-girlfriend on Flock cameras over 2,000 times. Don't miss tonight's near-total lunar eclipse!KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Mom Climbs Through School Bus Window, Robotaxi Test Driver Injuries, and Airplane Pet Peeves
A California mom smashed her way onto a school bus and was reportedly arrested for vandalism — the wild video has gone viral. Plus, Waymo and Zoox test drivers are racking up injuries from hard braking and sudden stops as robotaxis scale up. Then, a new survey reveals the passenger behavior that annoys flyers the most — we want to hear YOUR biggest airplane pet peeve! And we wrap up with how to swap doomscrolling for actually learning something new.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
RIP Tim Curry, Meta's $18B Settlement, 4 Day School Week in Iron County?
We start the show with the three things, including the news that Tim Curry has died at 80 — this comes just one day after Dolly Parton passed away.Meta just agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 29 states over addicting kids to Instagram and Facebook. What changes now?Iron County schools approve a four-day school week starting 2027–28. Is this the future for Utah? Listeners weigh in on how they feel about the idea.News for the 1%: You now need to earn $187K a year to afford a median home in Salt Lake County. We break it down by zip code. In Retail Therapy: Hertz is selling rental cars with a free 100K-mile warranty — would you buy one? And the minivan is back.A new study says at least 1 in 4 NFL players develop CTE. We discuss the details. We close the show with the AI Q of the Day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive from 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Neighbor Outrage in Utah County + Micro-cation Vacation Club & the World's Oldest Female Pro Skateboarder
A massive 35-foot-tall, 11,000-square-foot backyard structure on the Lehi–American Fork border has neighbors fuming — and honestly, we get it. KSL’s Dan Rascon has the story (and it's one you really need to SEE to believe). Then it's Vacation Club time: forget the two-week blowout — "micro-cations" are the move. This has us asking, is the road trip dead? Plus, 66-year-old Judi Oyama just rolled into the Guinness World Records 2027 book as the oldest competitive female skateboarder on Earth — she's been shredding for over 50 years and is heading to the World Skate Games in Paraguay this October. (Just… maybe don't try this at home.) And Little Debbie teamed up with LA chocolatier Compartés for three premium chocolate bars inspired by Cosmic Brownies, Honey Buns, and more — $12 each and available now.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then tune in on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Pumpkin Spice is Back (Kinda), Left Lane Loafers & Housing Cold Feet
We remember Dolly Parton, who died today at 80. Plus, Utah's had more natural fires than human-caused ones this year, and Park City is exploring a subsidized shuttle to the SLC airport.Starbucks launches the Pumpkin Spice Latte today — and Halloween merch is already flying off shelves. Is "Summerween" a thing now? We want your input: how early do you start decorating? We let you know the one fast food joint that is ditching Pumpkin Spice this season.Utah may crack down on left lane loafing. We take your calls — how slow is too slow in the left lane and do we need more of a crackdown? Plus, 14% of home deals fell through in July as buyers get cold feet in a market where sellers outnumber buyers. What’s behind it?Also: why putting weird hobbies on your resume might actually help, five money questions to ask by the third date, and SpaceX eyes a Louisiana spaceport.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Dolly Parton Dies at 80 | Bryce Canyon Floods & Golf Ad Backlash
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her family announced the news Tuesday. The Grammy-winning icon had recently been dealing with health issues following her husband's death in 2025.Monsoon storms hammered Utah's national parks this week. Flash flooding at Bryce Canyon trapped 11 hikers — two were hospitalized with hypothermia. Plus, a large rockfall at Zion. Also, a lightning strike in Margate, Florida, killed a mother and her 2-year-old daughter as they exited their car during a storm.Plus: Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf face backlash over a deleted ad showing a man shoving a woman — both have apologized. And a viral stroller-struggle video every parent will understand.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Steve’s Weight loss Club, Coach Gets Fired After Kicking Ball Into Student, and Dolly's Going Digital?
A Chinese humanoid robot beat Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record — clocking 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing before slamming into a wall and collapsing. Over 2,000 robots are competing in everything from racing to soccer. We've got the wild footage.Plus, a California high school football coach was fired after video showed him kicking a ball into a student's groin during practice.Dolly Parton says she's exploring "avatar performances" amid health issues. Would you pay to see a hologram concert? We're debating it. Also: GLP-1 drugs are causing a spike in needle-stick injuries for sanitation workers, and Steve jumps into the conversation.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Movies That Stink, Cell Phone Bans Hit Schools, and First World Problems
Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth join the show to roast movies that stink this week. Then it's Three Things: Hogle Zoo just welcomed Maxim, a 14-year-old Amur tiger from the Saint Louis Zoo — he's visible to guests now. The world's oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, turns 117. And new FBI numbers show Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams, averaging $6,100 per complaint.Then we're diving into the topic lighting up your comments: Utah's bell-to-bell cellphone ban. How's it actually going now that schools are back? Ethan and Alex break it down with parent reactions, and we're reading your texts live. Plus, is taking your family to a college football game in Utah still affordable? A new poll says a third of fans don't think so — and BYU-Notre Dame tickets start at $600. Alex needs to sell some of his.We close it out with First World Problems!KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Amazon Drone Makes a Splash, Lay’s New BBQ Brisket Chip and the Proudest Dad in Baseball
Today on KSL Brightside, we're breaking down NOAA's brand-new fall forecast for all 50 states. A "super" El Niño is building fast — forecasters now say there's a greater than 90% chance it'll be very strong — and we'll talk about what that means for Utah's fall and winter ahead. Plus, there's a heat advisory in effect today, so stay cool out there. Oh, and did you catch that landspout photo?Then — Lay's just dropped a new Barbecue Brisket chip flavor right in time for football season. We're taste-testing first world problems and asking: What's your go-to football-watching snack?In drone delivery news, Amazon just announced it's expanding Prime Air to nearly 500 U.S. cities(not in Utah), but Salt Lake City is next up for Walmart drone delivery — and one Texas woman's Amazon drone decided her swimming pool was the perfect landing zone.And we're ending on a feel-good note: Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider crushed his first pro home run… and his dad caught the ball in the stands.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
GLP-1 Drugs vs. the Food Industry, Is Your Boss Spying on You? The 100 Degree Celebration
Today's Three Things: DUI enforcement ramps up through Labor Day, RSL's Zavier Gozo transfers to Crystal Palace for a club-record $15M, and bats invade Stansbury Park Elementary before back-to-school.
Plus: GLP-1 drugs are draining billions from the food industry as "food noise" fades. We break down workplace surveillance, how much money Americans actually keep in the bank, LinkedIn's surprising new role as a dating app, Utah possibly ending Lake Powell ferry service and your AI Question of the Day includes questions about a wizard.
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Afterparty: Pinkbox Doughnuts Taste Test, Waymo's New Robotaxi and The Bear Lake Monster
Today on KSL Brightside, we kick things off with a Pinkbox Doughnuts taste test 🍩so many people said they didn’t like them we had to try them ourselves as a new location just opened in Sandy.
Then, a Logan man swam the entire length of Bear Lake and is now preparing to cross the English Channel. If that doesn't prove once and for all there's no Bear Lake Monster, we don't know what does.
Waymo's next-gen "Ojai" robotaxi, now available to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Could driverless rides be headed our way?
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No One Actually Drives the Speed Limit?, ChatGPT Won't Do Your Kid's Homework & Back-to-School Dread
How fast over the speed limit is too fast? A new AAA study says 3 in 10 drivers agree that "no one actually drives the speed limit" — and most consider 10 mph over totally acceptable. We want to hear from YOU: what's your comfortable number over the limit? Plus, OpenAI just launched ChatGPT for Teens and its smartest feature might be that it refuses to do your kid's homework. Instead, it walks them through the problem without giving them the answer — is this the AI tutor parents have been waiting for? We're also talking back-to-school dread, from homework anxiety to school lunch stress. Utah approves three more film productions projected to bring $9.3 million in economic impact — and is Park City about to get a brand-new film festival? Val defends (or doesn't) her yard, and we wrap with the AI Question of the Day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: School Lunch Dread, Hershey's Healthier Halloween & The Worst Yard in The Neighborhood
Trick-or-treating is getting a savory upgrade! Hershey is swapping some of the sugar for popcorn, cheese puffs, and pretzels this Halloween. Is this the right move, or should Halloween stay sweet? Plus, back-to-school is here and so is school lunch dread — how do you keep your kids excited about what's in their lunchbox? We discuss the best and worst lunch food items. Then Val gets called out for having the worst yard in her neighborhood (she may have receipts 📸), and fitness experts lay out the unwritten rules of gym etiquette — from hogging weights to sweaty benches. What's your biggest gym pet peeve?🔴 KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
ChatGPT for Teens, Teen Driving Safety, KSL Comment Board Meets Pink Box Donuts
A father has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at a Kearns funeral — KSL's Eric Cabrera joins us in studio with what investigators have pieced together and where the case goes from here.In Three Things: a tornado was confirmed in Tooele County, Meta's landmark child-safety trial kicks off in California, and Zion becomes the first national park to offer an all-terrain wheelchair for public use.Also on today's show: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a cyclospora outbreak is changing the way Americans eat lunch at work. To help Ethan with his decision to let go of the steering wheel, we bring in Jason Mettman with the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office to talk teen driving safety as kids head back to school. We check in with the latest debates on the KSL Comment Board Dinner Theatre.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: The Perfect Amount of Time For A Friend Hangout, World's Ugliest Dog & Gen Z's Latest Insult
How long should you really hang out with your friends? A new study reveals the perfect amount of time — and it might surprise you. We meet the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog winner, find out why bionic hands aren't just for Luke Skywalker anymore, and learn why Gen Z is calling people "polyester." It's Tuesday on KSL Brightside.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Shooting in Kearns & Should Your Teen Drive to School?
A developing story out of Kearns leads today's show — police activity near three schools triggered secure protocols, and Unified Police Department Assistant Chief Justin Hoyle is expected to provide updates. We break down what we know so far and later bring in former Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank to discuss the investigation, where things go from here, and the alarming similarities to the Rose Park funeral shooting earlier this year.In our Three Things: Hayden Panettiere, beloved star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at 36. Plus, a black bear in Logan has been euthanized after roaming Cache Valley for days.Attorney Brett Rosen from Nelson Jones joins us to walk through what happens after an officer-involved shooting, following the Taylorsville incident where police shot and killed a man armed with a knife during a burglary investigation.Former Salt Lake City Police Chief, Chris Burbank brings analysis on the shooting in Kearns that took place at a funeral and how it is similar to the shooting at another funeral in Rose Park earlier this year.As school starts, we're asking: should you let your newly licensed teen drive to school? We're taking your texts and calls, breaking down the pros and cons, and talking tips every parent needs to hear before handing over the keys as Ethan weighs the decision with his daughter.Plus — don't miss your chance to win an exclusive limited-edition KSL Brightside t-shirt! Go to ksl.com/win to enter, subscribe to KSL Brightside on YouTube, and leave a comment on your favorite YouTube video!KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty! Steve’s Filthy Soda, A Horse That Plays Music? Mailboxes Are Exploding
Is your daily soda habit putting your health at risk? A new study links regular soda consumption to gastric cancer — plus Steve shares his new filthy dirty soda opportunity. Then, a headline we couldn't pass up: a horse has learned to play musical instruments and is dropping an album. Spoiler — he's not good. In Utah news, surveillance video captures a mailbox explosion in Smithfield as business owners report a pattern of blasts dating back two years. And in feel-good food news, a father-son duo from Monticello is on a mission to eat at a Mexican restaurant in each of Utah's 29 counties.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Daylight Savings Debate Hits Ski Resorts, Millions of License Plate Searches in Weber County and First World Problems!
Utah gets hammered by wild weather — flash flood warnings across southern Utah, major flooding in Sandy, and a tornado warning in Tooele County. KSL Meteorologist Devan Mascuili calls in to break down what happened and what's still coming. Then, the Sunshine Protection Act just passed the U.S. House and could make Daylight Saving Time permanent — but are you okay with no sunrise until 9 AM in winter? We walk through how Utah ski resorts are pushing back, and we take texts from listeners.Plus, new data showing nearly 97% of more than five million searches of Weber County's Flock license plate cameras came from agencies outside Utah — raising questions.. Val Cameron joins to talk about movies that stink, why being a grandparent beats being a parent, a beloved Utah fried chicken chain announces its first out-of-state expansion, and Tyson Foods is closing its Eagle Mountain facility, impacting hundreds of jobs. We wrap it up with your first world problems.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Sandy Flooding Turns Soccer Fields Into Lakes, Double Rainbows & The #1 M&M Flavor in America
Wild weather hits the Wasatch Front — Sandy sees major flooding, a Tooele tornado warning, and soccer fields turn into lakes. We've got the videos, the pictures, and a reminder: do NOT swim in flood water. Plus, double rainbows pop up across the valley and we've got the videos. Then, what would YOU buy if you won the Powerball? We’ve got a list of possibilities. Also, the #1 M&M flavor in America has been revealed (The most searched might surprise you), a UK hot chocolate shop is making its American debut right here in Salt Lake City- did they pick the right location? Instagram has a brand-new logo that the internet is already roasting.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
$200 Sneakers & Sideline Sacrifices: What Back-to-School Really Costs Parents + How Fast Food Uses Your Data
We kick things off with the three thangs! Meta just wiped hundreds of thousands of underage accounts in response to Australia's teen social media ban, someone in Illinois is holding a billion-dollar Powerball ticket, and Tooele County residents may have scored a win, for now, pushing back against the future of data centers in the area. Back-to-school season is in full swing and so are shoe prices — we dig into why outfitting your kid's feet has never cost more. A new poll shows higher-income families are far more likely to sign kids up for organized sports, and some parents are making serious sacrifices to make it happen. Listeners chime in on their back-to-school spending.Then — why a growing number of parents are ditching screens and raising their kids like it's 1996. Your fast-food apps are quietly building a data file about you that might put the FBI to shame. Plus, your AI Question of the Day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty! Bear in Provo, Flock’s New Audit Tools & RIP Beth the Vacuum
A juvenile black bear was spotted roaming an east Provo neighborhood near Splash Summit Waterpark — prompting a bear hunt involving animal control and police. We break down a wild plane confrontation turned into a song, and then dig into Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley admitting the surveillance company "got this one wrong" — rolling out new data retention limits and audit tools after reports of police misuse of its license plate reader technology.Also, one guy found a clever way to fight back against Flock cameras with a special car wrap. Then, 92-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley mourns "Beth," the beloved ∼49-year-old Hoover vacuum that served his family for decades.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Grand Liberty Arch Gets New Location, Luke Skywalker Meets Spider-Man & Your Dog Knows You're Sad
It's the first day back to school for Granite and Iron County districts! Plus, today's total solar eclipse over Europe, and cooler weather is on the way — finally. Utah's controversial Grand Liberty Arch is getting a new location s after neighbors fought back. In Nerd Alert: Marvel and Star Wars are officially crossing over for the first time in a comic book series.New brain scan research shows dogs can tell when you're happy, scared, or sad. We also hit Europe's messy new passport system, Allegiant's free drinks, parent stress leading to more screen time for kids, and a Gen Z worker called out by their CEO for leaving 10 minutes early. Plus your AI Question of the Day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: The Earth Didn’t Lose Gravity Today, Great Value Gets a Glow-Up & Where Should Parents Get In Free?
There was a rumor spinning around that the Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds today… and NASA had to come in and debunk it. Then, an Instagram creator makes a great point: where should mom and dad be able to get in for free? We're building that list.Plus, Walmart is giving its Great Value brand a massive makeover across nearly 10,000 products — do you feel embarrassed buying a store brand? And a new interactive map reveals just how many Flock surveillance cameras are in your neighborhood. Nearly 100,000 license plate readers are out there — is that keeping you safe or creeping you out?KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Dogs Can Read Emotions, Little League Cheating Parents & What Is "Food Divorce"?
A potential game-changer in the fight against pancreatic cancer — Intermountain Health oncologists break down a new drug as 10 Intermountain hospitals join a national initiative to get it to patients. Plus, in Three Things: Utah has the second-largest homes on the market in the country, and a new study reveals dogs can actually tell when you're happy, scared, or sad just by reading your face.Then, the University of Michigan is dropping first-semester grades in a bold move to curb the student mental health crisis — do the hosts think it'll help or hurt? A Tulsa Little League team gets disqualified from the Southwest Region after parents were caught cheating so their kids could win — how far is too far?The EV honeymoon appears to be over, and Utah teachers are embracing AI as new classroom rules take effect. We also explore the growing trend of "food divorce" — couples who've just stopped eating the same meals entirely — and why fast-food value deals aren't doing the trick anymore, complete with KSL Comment Section Dinner Theatre. We close it out with the AI Question of the Day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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Afterparty: Shake Shack's Tipping "Glitch" Goes Viral | AI-Proof Jobs & Pop Darts
A Utah couple's viral TikTok — now with over 4 million views — shows prices jumping 50 cents per item at the Shake Shack kiosk inside Salt Lake City International Airport after they selected "no tip." Shake Shack says it was a technology error, not policy, and that licensee HMSHost has since fixed it. We break down the fiasco, Shake Shack's response, and ask YOU: do you tip at food kiosks, and where do you draw the line with tipping?Plus, CNBC's list of the top AI-proof job skills that require uniquely human abilities, why McDonald's and its rivals are finding that cheap meal deals no longer do the trick; we check out the new sport of Pop Darts.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Subscribe to us on YouTube! -
Teen and Dog Gored by Mountain Goat + KSL Comment Section Dinner Theatre
A false evacuation alert confuses Utahns; a kid's mid-plane tantrum gets an entire flight canceled (and we have THOUGHTS about it). A scary encounter in the Uintas — a mother mountain goat gores two dogs and a brave teen who grabbed her by the horns to protect his family. We speak to the family to learn more about the wild event and the lessons that came with it.We present our first KSL Comment Section Dinner Theatre featuring KSL readers reacting to the Perseid meteor shower, and your AI Question of the Day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Pickle Liquid IV Taste Test & What NOT to Wear to Work
We kick things off with Ethan’s recent car incident. We taste-test pickle-flavored Liquid IV. Plus, a Tesla driver pulls the classic "let me speak to your supervisor" move on a cop after getting pulled over for speeding…and blaming his car for doing all the speeding. And we take the WSJ's quiz on what's actually acceptable to wear to the office.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and listen on the radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
First World Problems, UTA to Increase Rates and Cosmo Enters the Hall of Fame
It's a packed Friday on KSL Brightside. We kick off with movies that stink! Then the Three Thangs… Then it's a Utah transit double feature: UTA is considering its first base fare rate increase in over a decade, and the FrontRunner double-tracking project just moved a step closer to receiving a $1.3 billion federal grant. BYU's Cosmo the Cougar was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame this morning. Get ready for gray Froot Loops: Kellogg announced it's removing all artificial dyes from its cereals by the end of this year, a full year ahead of schedule, and replacing them with fruit- and vegetable-based colorings. We also talk about the CEO paying for employees to live in an expensive neighborhood, and we close out the show with your First World Problems.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Utah Burrito Taste Test, KFC × Oreo Chicken Cookies, and a Man Living in a Billboard
It's Friday on Brightside and we're kicking things off with a Utah burrito taste test! Then, KFC and Oreo teamed up to make a fried-chicken-flavored cookie in China (the creme filling is supposed to taste like the Colonel's 11 herbs and spices, minus the actual chicken)... why? Plus, Steve Kornacki went viral after spilling an entire bottle of water on his laptop during Tuesday's primary election livestream. And Netflix might win marketing stunt of the year: a man is literally living inside a furnished billboard 30 feet above Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood to promote their new thriller "The Last House." He's up there in a robe, brushing his teeth, and communicating with a whiteboard.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch our YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Riverdale Fire Shuts Down Freeway, Europe's Drought Crisis, and Why The 18 summers parenting trend is getting backlash
We follow the latest developments on a fire that shut down the freeway in Riverdale where you can see flames from the road. A new poll shows how extreme heat is impacting Americans— we're taking your texts.The Perfect Parent Club asks: should you try the "18 Summers" trend? Ford drops the Fathom electric pickup, Burger King is find success and your smartphone might literally be reshaping your body.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Utah's Mirror Lake Highway Named America's Most Beautiful Drive, Gene-Edited Hypoallergenic Dogs, and News Anchor Falls Asleep Live on Air
Utah is in the spotlight — Mirror Lake Highway, the stunning 42-mile scenic byway through the Uinta Mountains, was just named the most beautiful road in the United States. We ask the chat what they think.
Then, a morning Memphis news anchor goes viral after falling asleep live on air. It's sparking a bigger conversation: should workplaces have sleep rooms?
Plus, scientists have used CRISPR gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie that don't trigger allergies. It's a breakthrough for millions of dog lovers — but could it steer people away from adopting shelter pets?
And KFC responds after a man claims his popcorn chicken bucket came up short. We've got the TikTok and the corporate clapback.
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Superwalkers, Ozempic Bullying & the Utah Burrito Debate
Disney just revealed it's exploring a completely free, ad-supported tier of Disney+ — but how many ads is too many?We also get into today's Three Things — a developing gas leak in South Salt Lake, and more. Then: a Washington Post deep dive on how social media is fueling romantic obsession (and Instagram's maybe creepy new story-stalking feature), what we are learning about superwalkers and the debate over AI-powered baby monitors. We also get into Ozempic bullying and "Ozempic teeth," and we want YOUR answers — what belongs on a Cafe Rio Utah Burrito?Plus, the rental insurance confusion falling on those impacted by the recent apartment fire in Midvale.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch our YouTube exclusive hour from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
What Belongs in the Utah Burrito? Plus, Banned Roombas & the 9th & 9th Whale Gets a New Paint Job
Cafe Rio dropped its "most Utah product yet" — the Utah Burrito, we walk through what’s in it and ask the chat: what do you think actually belongs in a "Utah burrito"?
Then, when is it actually okay to interrupt someone mid-scroll? CNBC talked to psychologists about the etiquette of snapping people out of the phone zone .. we walk through our thoughts. Plus, the FCC just expanded its foreign robot ban, and yes, that includes Roombas. New foreign-made robotic vacuums are now blocked from getting U.S. authorization over national security concerns. Your current Roomba is safe… for now.
And Salt Lake's beloved 9th & 9th whale is getting an eye-opening makeover — literally.
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A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon, $900 Per Kid on Back-to-School Shopping, and Should You Lease Your iPhone?
A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon, $900 Per Kid on Back-to-School Shopping, and Should You Lease Your iPhone?A 9,000-pound SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is on a collision course with the Moon — impact expected around 12:35 AM MDT Wednesday morning — and Utah astronomer Patrick Wiggins joins us live to break down whether you'll actually be able to see it from here. Plus, parents are expected to spend an average of $900 per child on back-to-school shopping this year…why?Apple just launched its new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program with Klarna — iPhones starting at $17.99 a month — and Ethan weighs in on whether this is a budget-friendly game-changer or a never ending payment game.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Toast the Cat Survives the Midvale Fire and the Wienermobile Rolls Into Town
A cat named Toast is alive and back with his family after being found inside the fire-ravaged Midvale apartment complex days after a blaze that took firefighters more than 60 hours to put out and displaced hundreds of residents. We share the heartwarming reunion and talk about how Salt Lake County Animal Services still needs your help with donations and support. Plus, we've got summer tips from USU Extension, Alex shares what he learned from a visit with the Wienermobile (full Cribz tour inside the Wienermobile coming soon)KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
The Ugliest Town in Utah, Why Adult Kids Are Cutting Off Their Parents, and SLC's 'Trolley' Dilemma
It's a big wildfire update: the Widemouth 2 Fire has exploded to over 68,000 acres near Kanosh and Fillmore, with evacuations underway. Governor Cox is urging caution. We cover what happened over the weekend and what's ahead.
Later, are therapists encouraging adults to cut off their parents? Where's the line between healthy boundaries and bad advice?
Plus, Salt Lake City's Trolley Square is suing its neighbor Trolley Corners over the "Trolley" name. And we debate the AI question of the day — what's actually the prettiest town in Utah? And the ugliest.
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Afterparty: National Anthem RUINED, Prettiest Town in Utah and Squishy Danger
The worst performance of the National Anthem May have just happened. We take a listen and share what's wrong with these performances as a whole.
Then, those viral squishy toys your kids are obsessed with? They may contain toxic chemicals like benzene, and some are sending children to burn units. We break down what parents need to know. Plus, Architectural Digest just named the prettiest town in every U.S. state — and for Utah, they picked Moab. Do we agree? We'll debate it.
KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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Movies That Stink | First World Problems, and Landlords Charge Fee for Working From Home?
Val Cameron with the KSL Movie Show kicks off the hour with a look at movies that stink — and the wild 4DX theater experience that might actually save them. Then we’ve got our three thangs. Plus, KSL NewsRadio’s Cameron Elliot joins with the latest updates on the four-alarm apartment fire in Midvale. A Bay Area landlord is charging tenants an extra $200 a month on top of $3,250 rent just for working from home — would landlords be out of their minds to try this? We ask why you should stop trying to "live like a local" while traveling, KSL Reporter, Cameron Elliot joins for the latest Midvale fire update, and we close with your best First World Problems from Facebook — including a fridge full of food with nothing to eat and a physical book that won't define a word when you hold your finger on it. We also hear from a new sponsor, Mike's loose gravel.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Midvale Apartment Fire | Armadillos Spreading Leprosy?! | Would You Pay to Change Your Eye Color?
A four-alarm fire rips through a Midvale apartment complex — flames visible from the fourth floor to the roof as residents take shelter at Hillcrest High School. Then, a 4,000-year-old disease is making a comeback in Florida… and armadillos are to blame. Plus, 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park are dead after eating cyanide-laced tomatoes — we break down the heartbreaking details. We also watch two snakes duke it out and try our hand at narrating the conversation. And would YOU pay thousands of dollars to permanently change your eye color? It's a wild Friday on KSL Brightside. We hear from a new sponsor… Mike.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then join us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
DoorDash Drones Are Coming, Fewer Utahns Working From Home and Can Nostalgia Save Pizza Hut?
DoorDash just got FAA approval to build its own delivery drones — how messy could this get? Plus, Kouri Richins' request for a new trial has been denied. Then, Governor Cox launches a $5 million AI "Moonshot" program in Utah — what does it mean for the state? And with Utah's work-from-home numbers dropping, we want to hear from YOU: did you get sent back to the office?
Also on today's show: Pizza Hut is struggling and betting on nostalgia to save itself (we say bring back the red cups and jukeboxes). Texters chime in on their thoughts. Just how chaotic are Costco parking lots? Enough to call it “Survivor” for cars? Ford is borrowing Nike's sneaker-drop strategy to sell cars, and we've always known minivans are cool — millennials are finally catching on. In Health Class, new research links Ozempic to an unexpected effect on jobs and spending habits. And for today's AI Question of the Day: are we throwing away perfectly good food too soon?
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Afterparty: Lightning Zaps Truck on I-15, Stuff Rich People Buy You Didn't Know Existed & a Houseboat Sinks at Lake Powell
Southern Utah got some intense lightning Wednesday — a truck was struck on I-15, and dramatic video shows lightning igniting a tree right outside a home in St. George. KSL’s Andrew Adams has the interview with the truck driver, and the the wild photos and video you have to see. Then, what do the ultra-wealthy spend money on that the rest of us have never even heard of? Alex has the list! And a houseboat sunk at Lake Powell.
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The $20K Starter Car Is Disappearing, Private Chefs In Demand + the AI-Proof Skill Your Kids Need
Today's Three Things mention a child's death after being left in a hot car, funeral services for the Utah family of five killed in a flash flood, and an update on traffic. From there, we look at Salt Lake City's push to regulate automatic license plate readers, why the $20,000 starter car is vanishing from dealerships, and a surprising survey that says nearly half of Americans would rather inherit nothing from loved ones.
In our second hour, it's News for the 1% with the rise of private chefs and a U.S. ban on humanoid robot imports from China, followed by the one AI-proof skill a pediatric surgeon says kids need right now. We dive deeper into the Central Park viral kiss privacy debate with your texts, and close it out with our AI Question of the Day.
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Afterparty: Banana Bread M&M Taste Test, Central Park's Viral Kiss Debate, Disney & KFC Auctions, and a 10-Mile Hike With a Pole Through Your Body
Today we taste test the new limited-edition Banana Nut Bread M&M's live on the stream. Then we pivot to a viral TikTok of two people kissing in Central Park that's sparked a massive debate — is it okay to film strangers in public and turn them into content? The morality police chime in.
Next up, Disney is auctioning off real treasures from inside Disneyland and Walt Disney World — Big Thunder Mountain props, a giant Miss Piggy figure, a Tomorrowland trash can, and more. We pull up the photos and quiz Alex on what they are.
We close with an insane survival story: an ER nurse was impaled by his own trekking pole on Montana's tallest mountain, assessed his own injuries, and hiked 10 miles out with it still in his body.
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Retired CEOs Getting Called Back to Work | Credit Card "Friendly Fraud" Is Out of Control | Dating Spreadsheets
In our Three Things, Utah is named the No. 1 state in America for a record-breaking fourth year in a row, Hogle Zoo welcomes a baby giraffe, and Bryan Kohberger asks to withdraw his guilty plea — potentially putting the death penalty back on the table. Plus, companies are hiring retired CEOs; credit card holders are scamming retailers with "friendly fraud”... so we loop in the morality police. Singles are using spreadsheets to evaluate their dates, and it turns out, we're all saying fewer words to each other, AI knows what you're doing online and so does your boss, and the one thing Americans can agree on — Costco.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightsideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_BrightsideTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside -
Flamin' Lime Crumbl Cookies, AI Is Doing the Talking, and the Stick Contest Is Here
We're kicking things off with a Crumbl taste test! The crew tries this week's lineup including Flamin' Lime, Nerd Cluster, and Slushie Cookie — who's brave enough and who's playing it safe? Then, young adults are now letting AI chatbots do their talking for them — even in person. Plus, Alex got fooled by an AI phone call this morning, and we're all apparently saying fewer words than ever. And we're launching the Stick Contest on Instagram — get the details on how to enter!
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Utah Firework show cut short, Decision Fatigue, Ogden Fire coverage
Ethan and Alex recap their Pioneer Day weekends. A firework show at Utah Lake had to be cut short after the barge caught fire. Plus are you tired of making decisions? It’s not just you. And a new trend of “Friendly Fraud” where buyers make a legitimate purchase and dispute the charge. Ethan and Alex continue to watch ongoing coverage of a fire that has broken out near Washington Terrace in Weber County.
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KSL Brightside Afterparty 7.27.26 | Orca Youth, Ethan wants to move to Kentucky, and the fine details around free samples
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This KSL Brightside Afterparty, Ethan regales us with his trip to Kentucky. He saw horses, he saw signs, and ate the local cuisine. Alex tells us about his 24th celebration that left a square shaped dead patch on his lawn and we talk about Orca youth.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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Pioneer Day Food, La Verkin Pickle Names, & Pilot Pranks
We're diving into Pioneer Day food traditions — what's on your table tomorrow and how is it different from July 4th? Speaking of Utah icons, the giant pickle mascot in LaVerkin is finally getting a real name, and the city wants the public's help choosing it. Alex and Richie go through the latest suggestions. Then, a Spanish pilot pulled the ultimate prank on a plane full of Argentina soccer fans — tricking them into thinking they'd won the World Cup before dropping the real result. Was it hilarious or over the line? The morality police are debating. Plus, a scary story out of the Animal Kingdom: a 3-year-old was bitten by a rattlesnake that was hiding under an Amazon package.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and listen on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Movies That Stink, Utah Lake Fireworks & First World Problems
Happy Pioneer Day Eve! Andy Farnsworth and Steve Salles join us to roast the worst movies this week. Then we've got the Three Thangs including the massive Fireworks at Utah Lake celebration on July 24th. In Pursuit of Happiness, we ask: should corporate retreats feel more like a kid's birthday party? We're rounding up all the best Pioneer Day events from the Days of '47 Parade to rodeos and Handcart Days, plus Health Class tackles what your calf muscles reveal about your heart. Richie has some Pioneer day lore he wants to clear up. And a woman got fired after just ONE day on the job — we'll tell you why. We end with the AI question of the day.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.Follow KSL Brightside on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightsideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside -
Afterparty: Fireworks or No Fireworks? + France Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15
Fireworks are now legal in some areas in Utah… as we approach Pioneer Day, but some Utah cities are restricting or fully banning them. We break down which cities are affected and ask the chat to chime in on how they feel about fireworks this year. Plus, a man recounts being tossed by a bison at Yellowstone, drone footage captures a great white shark stalking kids off the SoCal coast, and France just became the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
More Americans Shoplifting Basics + Fireworks Are Legal Today (But Maybe Not in Your City)
Utah's fireworks season kicks off today for Pioneer Day – but dozens of cities are banning or restricting them. We break down where you can and can't light up. Plus, France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15 – but can it actually work? We also talk new e-scooters hitting SLC streets, the iconic Coachman's sign getting saved, Christopher Nolan's famously phone-free life, Mediterranean yacht rentals getting cheaper, and why more Americans are shoplifting everyday basics.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM with a YouTube-exclusive stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Should You Have to Pay to Be Rescued? Flash Flooding Prep + What to Do If You're Lost
Alex and Ethan continue their live broadcast from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Building with more coverage of the efforts behind search and rescue. We kick things off with the Three Things, then talk about how to respond when your kids say they're bored. Following the recent devastation where a family lost their lives in a flash flood, Kam Kohler and Rod Riddle with Wasatch County Search and Rescue continue to discuss flash flooding preparedness and what that kind of rescue looks like.Ethan and Alex also pose the question: should people have to pay to be rescued? Kam shares his input. Plus, what should you actually do if you're lost? We ask the experts. Learn how you can support at Rescue.Utah.gov.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
Afterparty: Inside Search and Rescue with Wasatch County SAR
Alex and Ethan broadcast live from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Building for an inside look at what goes into search-and-rescue. Search and Rescue Commander with Wasatch County Search and Rescue, Kam Kohler shares his perspective alongside High Angle Team Lead Rod Riddle. We discuss the current demand for search and rescue in Utah, plus give a demonstration of a med bed used during rescues. Learn how you can support at Rescue.Utah.gov.KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. -
KSL Brightside - July 20th, 2026
KSL Brightside - July 20th, 2026
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Afterparty: Alex Is Back!, Utah’s New Hybrid Fireworks Restrictions & Meet Jimothy the Raccoon
Alex is back from vacation and has stories — including a rental car incident and thoughts on saving pool chairs (is it ever OK?). Plus, Gov. Cox eases Utah's default fireworks ban ahead of Pioneer Day, returning the decision to individual cities while the state forester can still restrict high-risk areas. We break down what that means for the 24th. Also: the internet's new obsession — Jimothy, a raccoon with a short spine syndrome who's taken over Seattle (and our feeds).
KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM; radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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Movies That Stink, GLP-1’s and 7-11
This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host John Clyde discuss the finer parts of the day. We have our weekly segment of “Movies that Stink”. GLP-1’s are taking a major toll on the snacking business. Utah AG Sim Gill announces the charges against a man charged with the stabbing incident at Valley Fair Mall. -
Afterparty: James sees an alien, a new monkey species, and billing brands
This KSL Brightside Afterparty, Ethan and guest host John Clyde discuss the finer parts of the day. We kick the Afterparty off strong with James Franco claiming that he recorded an alien on his property. A new species of monkey was discovered in the Congo. An influencer billed eBay for posting on their social media page. -
Chess is hip again, Unconventional Children names, Supernovas
This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Valerie Cameron discuss today’s top headlines. Chess is making a comeback among the youth after the pandemic. A woman defends her decision to name her child “Love". Utah’s NASA Ambassador Patrick Wiggins joins us to discuss discovering his tenth Supernova. -
Afterparty! Fly-bys, Yellowstone Bison will not face formal charges, Shirtless man attacks a Waymo
In this episode of KSL Brightside Afterparty, guest host Valerie Cameron from the KSL Movie Show joins us. On this episode, we discuss a beachgoer's real-life “Top Gun” experience. We have an update from Yellowstone about the Bison who attacked a man over the weekend. And Ethan sees a kindred spirit in a shirtless man who attacked a Waymo in downtown L.A.