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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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.
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00:41:35
Jul 23, 2026 4:0 PM
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.
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01:17:55
Jul 23, 2026 3:49 PM
Utah's Heat Wave, One Fireworks Ticket & Freeride Olympic Skiing!?
Utah's Heat Wave Is Coming, One Fireworks Ticket & New Olympic Sports for 2034
A dangerous heat wave is heading for Utah this weekend — Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect with temps expected to hit 104–107°F along the Wasatch Front. Then, how many tickets did SLC police hand out for illegal fireworks over the July Fourth holiday? Just one. We'll talk about whether the ban actually worked.
Plus, Rice-Eccles Stadium could be getting new premium suites in the north end zone (don't freak out, north end zone fans — Mark Harlan says it won't block your view). Airbnb is offering $750 bonuses to new hosts in World Cup cities, and hosts are already averaging $3K payouts during the tournament.
We'll also dive into the new sports being considered for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics — including freeride skiing and snowboarding — and whether Russia could return to the Games. Plus, the cyberbullying conversation being brought up as we learn more about the death of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets. KSL TV’s Mike Anderson on Utah's booming data center coverage, an active SLC fire, and 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.
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01:13:01
Jul 9, 2026 3:21 PM
Afterparty: Dust Invasion! 7 Year Car Loans!? & Alex’s Travel Dilemma
A massive dust cloud rolled through Utah last night and it caught all of our attention. Plus, a Saharan dust plume is sweeping across the southeastern U.S., bringing hazy skies and stunning sunsets. Then, new data shows nearly 1 in 4 new car buyers are now locking into seven-year loans as the average monthly payment hits a record $777. Copenhagen tops the world's most livable cities list for the second straight year (sorry, Salt Lake). Alex shares tips for surviving family travel this summer as he preps to leave for Hawaii. Does he need to bring snacks to Hawaii?
KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch the show on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.
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00:41:48
Jul 9, 2026 3:16 PM
Brigham City Cracks Down on Crypto Kiosks | Liberty Arch Sparks Debate | Nestlé Tweaks Recipes for GLP-1 Palates
Salt Lake Valley deals with two damaging overnight house fires in Herriman and Millcreek, plus a Layton brush fire is now out. Then, Brigham City is putting its foot down on crypto kiosks — but what even are these machines and why is the city making them a crime? A planned 60-foot Liberty Arch in Utah is sparking patriotism but also raising concerns about its location. Ethan has a strong take about it.
Gen Z is taking group trips but not getting paid back and how loud budgeting is helping set financial boundaries. A man is found living in a national park surrounded by 100 pounds of trash. Nestlé is tweaking food recipes to appeal to duller GLP-1 palates. BYU students are working with Utah's Department of Natural Resources to keep birds away from the Provo airport. Plus we check in with KSL TV’s Sam Farnsworth from the Big 12 Media Days in Dallas.
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.
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01:14:37
Jul 8, 2026 3:15 PM
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