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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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 BYU vs. Utah: Rivalry Therapy, Youth Gambling and First World Problems 
 
Can AI save a relationship divided by the BYU–Utah rivalry? We put it to the test, challenge KSL's Mitch Harper and Josh Furlong to a rivalry quiz, and explore concerns about young people getting hooked on gambling apps. Plus, Andy Farnsworth talks movies that stink, a bizarre tarantula-smuggling story takes a creepy turn, and we wrap up with your first world problems. 
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Nov 6, 2026 3:13 PM
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Afterparty: Bye-Bye, Cybertruck? Midvale Gold Heist and Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV 
 
Is it time for a Cybertruck farewell tour? Tesla is planning to wind down production at its Texas factory. Plus, a gold heist leaves a Midvale store facing heavy losses, dramatic footage captures intense flooding inside a home in southern Utah, and Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV. 
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Nov 6, 2026 3:12 PM
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BYU vs. Utah: Who dislikes their rival more? Plus, a ChatGPT poison lawsuit
Do you love your team more than you love watching your rival lose?
 
We dive into the BYU–Utah rivalry, a poll exploring who dislikes their rival more, and the brothers turning the rivalry into an ultra-running challenge.
 
Plus, Starbucks’ holiday menu arrives—even if Ethan and Alex don’t want to admit it—Brian Head delays opening, and we check in on the latest space news. 
 
We also discuss a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT advised a man’s wife to poison him and warnings about AI-generated pet vaccination records. Then, we round things out with our AI question of the day. 
01:14:16
Nov 5, 2026 3:27 PM
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Afterparty: Kraft mac and cheese flavor controversy, record-breaking yell and rich people news 
A record-breaking yell and cinnamon roll mac and cheese? That’s something to shout about! We talk about the world’s loudest woman and Kraft’s new Cinnamon Roll and Chili Crisp mac and cheese flavors. We dig into McDonald’s pricing conversation and Amazon Prime’s new Uber Eats delivery perks. Plus, in “News for the 1%,” we explore how private-flight safety rules differ from commercial airlines and check out a Nantucket home that sold for a jaw-dropping $42.5 million. From everyday food budgets to millionaire luxuries, there’s plenty to chew on. 
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Nov 5, 2026 3:26 PM
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Utah’s legislative shake-up, paper planner perks & do parents today say “I love you” more? 
 

We kick things off with our three thangs. Taylor Morgan, Partner with Morgan May Public Affairs, joins us to unpack Election Day and what the results could mean for the Utah legislature. Plus, we look at shifting consumer spending—from fast food to motorcycles—and discuss whether families should set a Christmas gift budget per child and talk about how often we say "I love you" to our families and the impact of doing so. In Health Class, we explore the potential benefits of paper calendars. We also tackle household clutter and other stories that didn't make the show, including a board game that could take 30 years. We wrap up with our AI Question of the Day. 

01:18:17
Nov 4, 2026 3:31 PM
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Afterparty: Christmas Spending Per Kid, a 10-Minute Memory Boost & Netflix’s AI Mood Match 

We dive into the Holy War debate and check in with the Perfect Parent Club. Then, in Health Class, could a little quiet time help you remember more? We explore how a 10-minute break after learning something new may help it stick. Plus, Netflix’s experimental AI Discover feature aims to make choosing something to watch easier with recommendations based on your mood. 

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Nov 4, 2026 3:28 PM
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Election Day, holiday travel trade-offs & Thanksgiving dining out 
 

It's Election Day! We check in with Holly Richardson, including what Utah voters need to know, the races she’s watching and what to expect tonight. We also explore holiday travel sticker shock and whether you’d trade cooking at home for a restaurant feast. 

We also discuss the latest in the Binance crypto hack, Utah’s ski season, the return of all-you-can-eat buffets and the stories that didn't make the show.  

01:09:28
Nov 3, 2026 3:19 PM
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Afterparty: $35 Thanksgiving, self-checkout fatigue & highest-paid dead celebrities 
 

Can you feed 10 people for $35? We dig into Walmart’s holiday dinner deal and the competition to win your Thanksgiving grocery dollars. More details about Parade Plus: “Retail Therapy” takes on self-checkout as we discuss stores scaling back the scan-it-yourself experience. In “Artificial Unintelligence,” we explore advertising’s handmade answer to AI: pencils, clay and stop-motion. Then, we look at Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy and her place among Forbes’ highest-earning late celebrities.  

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Nov 3, 2026 3:5 PM
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Prepping for Election Day, Prepaid Gratuity on Cruises, and Coconut Oil Mouthwash

Election day is tomorrow - ballots must be in the county clerk's hands by 8 PM tomorrow night (no more mail). Gen Z is challenging ‘performative availability ’; why aren’t millennials and Gen X doing the same? Tipping on Cruise Lines: Carnival Cruise Line's new prepaid gratuities sticker program faces backlash.

People Using Raw Coconut Oil as Alternative to Mouthwash? Texas school district names school after beloved custodian Marilyn Hampton. Americans staying longer at Thanksgiving destinations, average 4.5 days. YouTube invents devices that hide license plates from Flock cameras.  

01:22:34
Nov 2, 2026 3:26 PM
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Afterparty: Worst Candy, When Crows Gather, Steve's Polling and Oil
Current List of Worst Candy My Kids are trying to Pawn off on Me.
Pay Day, Twizler mini pack, 3 Musketeers, Pencil, Plain M&M, Sweet-Tarts, Almond Joy.  What It Means When Crows Start Gathering In Your Yard. Park City is asking residents to be aware of yard decor as wildlife gets tangled in your lights/yard stuff.  Alex is trying to find a way to enjoy the holy war again. Steve’s polling and vape shop? 
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Nov 2, 2026 3:25 PM
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HOA candy drama, Egyptian Theatre haunts and first-world problems 
 
Can an HOA take the “full size” out of Halloween? We talk about a request to skip big candy bars, explore the history of fun-size treats with KSL’s Alexandrea Bonilla and get into movies that stink. Plus, Andrew Adams joins us for Haunted Utah and a look at the Egyptian Theatre. 
Then, Gen Z turns to run clubs. KSL's Heather Peterson also joins us to discuss mandatory overtime for Utah correctional officers. We wrap up with first-world problems and a preview of KSL After Dark, tonight from 7–9 p.m. and on podcasts. 
01:22:42
Oct 30, 2026 3:21 PM
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Afterparty: Haunted Utah, Red Barron worker prank goes viral and a banana suit rescue 
 
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with Jon Smith and a look at Utah’s spooky side. Plus, a fundraiser for a Red Baron worker targeted by a prank tops $516,000—a heartwarming response to a not-so-funny moment. Then we break down a rescue from a woman in a banana suit. And don’t miss KSL After Dark tonight from 7–9 PM!  
00:41:44
Oct 30, 2026 3:10 PM
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Parent pact against smartphones, 'Deceived: The Daybell Story' out now and faster bobsleds  
 
East Idaho News director Nate Eaton joins KSL Brightside to discuss the new KSL podcast, “Deceived: The Daybell Story,” and his experience covering the case. Plus, Utah’s aerospace industry aims to help Team USA build faster bobsleds. 
In Perfect Parent Club, parents join forces to delay smartphones for their kids—but could that work for your family? The CEO of DraftKings is warning parents to talk to their kids about gambling addiction; we also share stories that didn’t make the show and highlight rideshare credits to help Utahns get home safely this Halloween weekend. 
01:23:36
Oct 29, 2026 3:22 PM
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Afterparty: Thanksgiving sides, Liberty Biberty, and the “mom car” debate 
 
Stuffing, mashed potatoes, or yams—which Thanksgiving side deserves a spot on your plate? KSL Brightside digs into America’s favorites and the internet’s reaction to Liberty Biberty, the yellow-ball insurance mascot. 
Plus, Vacation Club explores rising airline rewards card fees, the appeal of budget flights and a cruise ship headed for a different kind of send-off. And why is Gen Z moving away from traditional “mom cars”? 
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Oct 29, 2026 3:20 PM
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SLC’s Winter Weekend, Costco’s Thanksgiving price tag and managing catastrophic anxiety 
A $200 Thanksgiving meal kit—convenient or costly? We crunch the holiday dinner numbers, discuss Kilby Block Party’s lineup news and explore a round-the-world cruise interrupted by rising fuel costs. Plus, Utah’s license plate reader debate raises questions about surveillance and the right to call attention to it. We also explore ways to interrupt a “what if” anxiety spiral plus we talk about the stories that didn't make the show.  
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Oct 28, 2026 3:18 PM
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Afterparty: AI pets, Halloween debt and in-store shopping returns 
Would you brave a hundreds-of-miles river journey in an inflatable kayak? On today’s KSL Brightside, we dive into adventurer Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin expedition and the communication blackout that had followers holding their breath. Then, we explore AI-powered virtual pets.  
Plus, Halloween brings plenty of treats—but could the spending leave you with a financial hangover? We talk costumes, decorations and the cost of it all.  
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Oct 28, 2026 3:18 PM
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U of U vs. Pat McAfee, the Halloween ‘switch witch’ and the word of the year: ‘maxxing’ 
 
Should the University of Utah have apologized to Pat McAfee? We weigh in on the College GameDay controversy and the early kickoff stirring up Holy War fans. Plus, the “switch witch” debate: Would you trade your kids’ Halloween candy for toys, buy it back or let them enjoy their haul?
We also discuss caffeine pouches and why some schools are banning them, rising holiday shipping and toy costs, and the deceptive-pricing allegations against Dollar General. Investigators share a breakthrough in a Utah murder case more than 50 years old related to Ted Bundy.  We end with the most mispronounced words, the word of the year and the AI question of the day.  
01:22:54
Oct 27, 2026 3:15 PM
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Afterparty: Cracked iPhone Duos, Instagram goes long-form, and bad airplane manners 
 
Is more screen time really what we need? We dig into reports of cracking iPhone Duo displays and the idea of double doomscrolling. Plus, Instagram is testing 90-minute videos—but does anyone want another YouTube, and will creators get paid?  
Then, we discuss reports that Netflix viewers are watching less, and what keeps us reaching for—or putting down—the remote. And in Vacation Club, we tackle airplane etiquette: Are passengers getting worse, and which bad habits make flying miserable? 
00:41:39
Oct 27, 2026 3:15 PM
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AI in the Courtroom, Sibling Rules, and Health Class
Should siblings have the same rules, or does fair parenting mean treating each child differently? We debate phones, curfews, and the inevitable “but they got to!” Plus, Salt Lake County prosecutors are using AI to review evidence; what do we think about AI use in the Justice System?
In Health Class, we talk about breathing exercises, food dyes, and a Halloween myth. We also explore questions about sports-betting cameras at Utah State, and flock camera signs put up by civilians.
 
🎙️ 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.
01:21:18
Oct 26, 2026 3:13 PM
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Afterparty: Food Comebacks, Tiny Robots, and Travel Trouble
The McRib is back, and Sweet Tomatoes is making a comeback. What other foods deserve a return? Then, we check out tiny MicroDuck robots that stomp, somersault, and might land on your Christmas wish list.
Plus, flooding in San Juan County and a rockslide in Provo Canyon have us asking whether Earth is mad at us. We also discuss a flight that returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant reportedly spotted a passenger texting about a hijacking plan.
 
🎙️ 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.
00:41:47
Oct 26, 2026 3:10 PM
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Logan or Provo, First World Problems and Bedtime Procrastination
 

We get into the movies that stink for the week. Plus, the crew discusses iPhone Duo launch-day excitement and a pediatrician’s warning about energy drinks for teens. Then it’s Logan or Provo—and a conversation about why parents are struggling to find time to volunteer at school. Why do we put off bedtime when we know we need sleep?KSL Brightside wraps up with First World Problems and a preview of KSL After Dark, a collection of haunting tales from familiar KSL voices airing a compilation of haunting tales. Airing on KSL NewsRadio tonight from 7p – 9p and then on Friday, October 30th from 7p-9p. The full show will also be available as a podcast on the KSL NewsRadio app and on kslpodcasts.com or wherever you listen. 

01:17:55
Oct 23, 2026 3:38 PM
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Afterparty: Hurricane flooding, Training AI to do your job & Taco Bell stays with Pepsi 
 

Flooding forces evacuations in Hurricane, Utah; we take a look at the damage. Then, in Artificial Unintelligence, the crew discusses workers in India training AI to do their jobs—and the uncomfortable questions that it raises. Plus, Taco Bell sticks with Pepsi while KFC switches to Coke, sparking a roundup of food news and soda loyalties. Michael joins the stream. 

00:41:25
Oct 23, 2026 3:15 PM
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Ghost hunts in Utah, Airbnb scales back cleaning rules & AI shopping assistants 
We kick things off by getting into the spooky spirit with a ghost hunt at Utah’s Camp Floyd and a royal residence with a haunted reputation. Plus, Airbnb’s new cleaning rules spark a debate: How many chores should guests have to do before checking out? 
We also explore Walmart’s plans for AI shopping assistants, conversational navigation coming to Apple CarPlay, and one longtime couple’s approach to keeping the peace: scheduled meetings to air their grievances. 
01:08:12
Oct 22, 2026 3:18 PM
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Afterparty: Trick-or-treat hot spots in Utah, Thanksgiving chips & UK to fine people for being too loud on transit 
 
Where should you go for the best trick-or-treating? We check out Reese’s guide to candy hot spots in Utah, plus Lay’s wants to put Thanksgiving dinner into a potato chip. 
Then, Vacation Club looks ahead to 2027 as a record number of Americans plan cruise getaways. Plus, could fines help quiet loud music and videos on public transportation? We give Alex an intervention as we talk about “loudcasting” and sharing the ride—not your playlist. 
00:42:05
Oct 22, 2026 3:15 PM
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Senior 'Screenagers', $50K to Bring Visitors to Salt Lake, & Fast Passport Warnings  
 
A Utah County planning commission meeting over data center rules turns tense, with video showing protesters being removed by deputies. Plus, Visit Salt Lake is offering $50,000 in grants for ideas that attract visitors—what would you pitch?  
Then, when adult children worry about their parents’ screen time, how can they help? We talk about older “screenagers” and ways to cut back on social media. We also cover allegations against a Utah travel agent over unbooked trips and missing refunds, and questions about companies promising fast passport services. We end with the AI question of the day. 
01:19:46
Oct 21, 2026 3:53 PM
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