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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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Afterparty! 1-Star Reviews, Ice Cream Sandwiches and the Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit

It's Memorial Day weekend and we're celebrating by reading some of the best of Utah's one star reviews, ranking the best ice cream sandwiches, and tracking down the Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit. Plus: the woman suing YouTube, Meta, and Reddit after her worst moment of texting and driving went viral. We end the stream with the story of a Georgia man, who claims he’s beating high gas prices with a pink Barbie Dream Camper. 

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May 23, 2026 9:24 AM
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Movies That Stink, Steroid Olympics & More 1-Star Reviews

We kick  things off with KSL Movie Show host Val Cameron ranking the movies that stink right now! Then it’s the three things that caught our attention including, new research that show GLP-1’s could reduce cancer progression, the "Steroid Olympics" are actually happening this weekend in Vegas (SNL called it), and Jeff Bezos says half of Americans should pay zero income tax — but is he the right messenger? Harvard experts on how to say no without being awkward, Utah's most savage 1-star reviews, and your Memorial Day plans. Fire up the grill and don't forget the sunscreen — Zion's already under fire restrictions.

 

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May 22, 2026 3:31 PM
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Screen Time Risks, $11K in Groceries & Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 
The Surgeon General just dropped a major advisory warning that kids are spending up to 9 hours a day on screens — and it's a public health crisis. Plus, Utah households are spending $11,008 a year on groceries (the highest in the country), KSL Investigative Journalist Dave Cawley joins to break down some of Utah’s Tiniest Towns ahead of Memorial Day as UDOT is warning of 90-minute Memorial Day delays on US-6.
 
College graduates across the country are booing commencement speakers who mention AI — we play the audio from former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, music exec Scott Borchetta, and more. Teens say AI is stealing their summer jobs, and we find out which word Utah misspells more than any other state. Plus, would you go to an adult prom? 
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May 21, 2026 3:48 PM
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Afterparty: Lyft Driver Fakes Damage with AI + Utah's Tiniest Towns 
A Lyft driver tried to scam a passenger with an AI-generated photo of spilled food — and got busted by a watermark. Plus, a seagull reminds us that not even King Charles is safe from nature, science explains why summer heat makes animals (and us) lose it, and we quiz Ethan on whether Utah's weirdest town names are real or made up. We ask viewers to share their favorite tiny Utah towns during the stream! We end the stream with a discussion on an adult prom happening in southern Utah. 
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May 21, 2026 3:47 PM
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Utah's Deadliest Roads, Teens Up Past Midnight & Would You Buy Your Kid a House?
A new Osmond concert venue is coming to Provo Canyon, Trader Joe's announces its first West Jordan location, and Utah state parks are expanding their life jacket loaner program just in time for summer. We also dig into the Brigham City hit-and-run that has a family and police searching for answers, and KSL's look at Utah's five deadliest roads — where they are and what's being done about them.
Plus, a Wall Street Journal report says more parents are buying homes for their adult kids….we have thoughts and so do our listeners. Nearly half of teens are losing sleep to phone use after midnight, a groundbreaking clinical trial is tackling broken heart syndrome in women, and we learn that Woody from Toy Story is sometimes voiced by Tom Hanks' brother. Oh, and a Washington Post critic went on an exhaustive search for the best kids' show. (No surprise on the winner)
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May 20, 2026 3:18 PM
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Afterparty! AI Ruined Graduation (and Other Things We Need to Talk About, Like Ethan's Weight)
AI botched a graduation ceremony in Arizona, mispronouncing and skipping names while students walked the stage and the same concern is sparking student protests right here in Utah. Plus, is your boss watching your every move? We break down the line between workplace monitoring and privacy. Also: Costco's new 1,640-calorie food court item, the unsettling mood side effect GLP-1 users are calling "Ozempic Personality," and Alex tries to guess Ethan's weight.
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May 20, 2026 1:0 PM
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SLC Has the 6th LEAST Traffic in America? Plus: AI Soulmates, Tracking Your Kids & More
Salt Lake City just ranked #6 in the entire country for least traffic according to Consumer Affairs, and we have questions! We're also digging into the new proposed shuttle system for Arches National Park, debating whether parents should be held responsible when teens organize takeovers, and diving into a BYU Wheatley Institute study called "Secret Soulmates" about people forming real emotional bonds with AI. Is it cheating if you have an AI companion while in a relationship? KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins to talk about the growing trend of parents tracking their kids. 
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May 19, 2026 3:38 PM
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Afterparty! Southwest Just BANNED Humanoids From Flights! Utah's #1 Ice Cream Flavor? & The Benefit of Eating Pickles
A man brought his robot on a plane… Now, Southwest Airlines has added robotic friends to its no-fly list. Food & Wine just named the one ice cream flavor every state needs to try — Utah's pick might surprise you(not), but does it fit? And Ethan wants to talk about pickles. 
 
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May 19, 2026 3:37 PM
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San Diego Mosque Shooting Updates, Dirty Soda's in SPACE?, plus ChatGPT Wants Your Bank Info 
San Diego Police have neutralized the threat after an active shooter was reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego.  Ethan and Alex bring the latest updates as they develop.
Plus: Salt Lake City's airport just landed a share of the FAA's $970M for family-friendly travel improvements, SLC is accepting applications for an open city council seat, and a new study says nutrient-rich soda-like drinks could fuel astronauts on deep-space missions. We'll also break down how Salt Lake City stacks up against other cities competing for an MLB expansion team.
 
In Hour 2: Utah is #1 in the nation for high school financial literacy — but Salt Lake City just ranked DEAD LAST among 53 major metros for new-grad job prospects, according to ADP Research. How is that even possible? Then: OpenAI launched ChatGPT personal finance tools that let you connect your bank accounts through Plaid — but should you really hand your financial data to an AI chatbot? And a small town in New York declared a state of emergency over AI-powered license plate cameras. We discuss how a Utah attorney performed life-saving CPR mid-hearing and is giving props to his time in the Boy Scouts.
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May 18, 2026 3:55 PM
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Afterparty! Kilby Block Party Recap, Apple's Spy Pin & Follicle Watch 2026
Ethan breaks down his weekend and Kilby Block Party and shares some photos of a standout band who stayed strong in the cold. Then: the viral video that enraged the internet. A Washington man hurled a rock at "Lani," a beloved endangered monk seal in Maui, told witnesses he was "rich enough to pay the fines," and is now facing federal charges. His lawyer says he was trying to help turtles. 
 
Plus, Apple is building an AI wearable pin with cameras and mics that record everything around you — does it go too far? And finally, it's Follicle Watch 2026: we revisit "The Great Unbalding" and PP405, the hair loss drug heading to Phase 3 trials. But has the openness around balding just turned into a nonstop marketing gimmick? We talk ads, honesty, and our own hair journeys.
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May 18, 2026 3:54 PM
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Stinky Movies, Crop Chaos & Concert Dos and Don’ts! 
KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth stops by to break down the films you should skip — and the ones worth your time — plus he weighs in on the biggest entertainment story of the week: the official search for the next James Bond is underway.
 
Then it's Ethan and Alex’s version of the Three Things You Need to Know— from a potential $13 billion boost for clothing retailers thanks to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, to Ford's CEO warning that AI will replace half of all white-collar workers as 20,000 automotive jobs vanish, and crop problems in southern Utah. A farmer is speaking out after TikTokers drove through and destroyed his crops — and the main culprit just posted a response claiming he thought it was just grass.
 
We've also got the teen takeover phenomenon hitting close to home (including Alex's unforgettable Maverik parking lot experience), why concerts and everyday life keep getting less affordable, and KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins us with some concert dos and don’ts as Kilby Block Party kicks off its seventh year today at the Utah State Fairpark. We wrap it all up with "Really Real Headlines" and "First World Problems" — because it’s Friday, so why not!?
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May 15, 2026 3:28 PM
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Afterparty! TikTokers vs. Crops + First World Problems 
A Hurricane, Utah, farm manager named Todd Brown is asking for help after diesel truck TikTokers rolled through his oat fields — night after night — snapping golden-hour content for social media after a regional truck event. The main TikToker finally responded, claiming he thought it was just grass. Ethan and Alex hear the responses posted online and share their takes on the issue. Then we close with "First World Problems." Starting with a report that some billionaires are now telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes, as wealth-tax proposals gain steam in New York and California. 
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May 15, 2026 3:25 PM
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Free-Range Kids, Fast-Growing Cities & a City With No Name 
Utah is burning — and blowing over. Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including how wildfires scorched hundreds of acres in Wayne and Millard counties this week while wind ripped power poles down across the state.
We break down which Utah cities are growing the fastest (and what that means for the rest of us), get the latest on the hantavirus cruise ship's timeline to sail again, and dig into Rep. Blake Moore's new bipartisan bill that wants to let your kids roam free without the cops showing up. Plus, Ogden Valley's brand-new city needs a name — the official options are fine, but we asked AI to pitch some of its own and read them to Ethan live on air. 
 
In our second hour, we discuss what the trucking and construction industry has to say about a federal gas tax holiday, plus Sloan Schrage, KSL Investigative Reporter, joins the show to discuss how more people are using buy now pay later for essentials like groceries. We discuss how women are buying more homes, but the men they date have some strong feelings about it.. Plus, sandwich drone delivery. 
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May 14, 2026 3:44 PM
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Afterparty: Do You Eat Airbnb Leftovers? Plus, Monster Wolves 
Ethan and Alex kick off the live stream with a discussion about Japan’s new Monster Wolves Robots and how they are being used. They read through some home listing roasts, debate when it’s appropriate to eat leftover food in an Airbnb and discuss our fascination with true crime following the sentencing of Kouri Richins. 
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May 14, 2026 3:40 PM
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Ask an Officer, Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison, and AI Doctors 
For National Police Week, Ethan and Alex sit down with Kevin Murray, President of Utah’s Fraternal Order of Police, to discuss some things that people may misunderstand about police officers. Kouri Richins gets sentenced to life in Prison. KSL Legal Analyst and Co-Host of Inside Sources Greg Skordas joins with life analysis. Ethan and Alex wrap the show, talking about AI doctors and dog positivity. 
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May 13, 2026 3:29 PM
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Afterparty: Kouri Richins’ Facial Expressions in Court + Adults are in a Fun Drought 
Kouri Richins, who has been convicted of killing her husband, is being sentenced today. Ethan and Alex react to some of her unique facial expressions while she was listening to others speak in court. In an effort to bring some positivity, since adults are apparently experiencing a  “Fun Drought”, Ethan and Alex discuss ways they fit in fun in their lives. 
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May 13, 2026 3:25 PM
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Diamond Digestion Theft, Beta Moms & the Case for More Recess

Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including an update on the Canvas hack, 30-minute Amazon deliveries and a man who swallowed stolen Tiffany diamonds and later pooped them out has decided to represent himself in court. Plus, the American Academy of Pediatrics says kids need more recess, not less, as childhood obesity climbs and school districts keep cutting break time. We also dig into the rise of "beta moms" who are ditching the helicopter parenting playbook in favor of date nights and dirty dishes.

Then, the EU is cracking down on addictive social media design; UPD detectives are urging you to freeze your credit right amid a recent scam. A lawsuit claims ChatGPT helped plan a school shooting, while in the education world, professors return to old-school Blue Book exams, Crumbl leadership shakes up, and Dunkin's parent company files for an IPO (but do we even like the donuts?)

 

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May 12, 2026 3:39 PM
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Afterparty: Diet Coke Parties, Balding, and Live Concerts in the Movie Theatre? 
A shortage of aluminum caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure is making Diet Coke hard to find across Asia — and in India, people are responding the only logical way: by throwing Diet Coke parties.  Plus, there's a new medicine that claims to treat baldness… but would you actually try it? AMC is rolling out live concert streams in movie theaters, and we want to know: would you pay $40–$70 to watch a live show on the big screen? And Eric Clapton cuts a concert short after someone throws something at him on stage. 
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May 12, 2026 3:35 PM
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Parking Fights, Passport Crackdowns & Everything In Between
Ethan and Alex discuss a recent update from Utah health officials on Utahns exposed to hantavirus. Plus, a debate making waves in Florida over parking spot rules, fueled by new conversations about who deserves priority access. The hosts end the first how discussing how the federal government prepares to revoke passports from parents behind on child support.
In hour 2, Ethan and Alex break down the consideration for a federal gas tax suspension amid the war in Iran and high gas prices. Then we pivot to Utah updates—from the Jazz’s plans around their #2 draft pick to the state’s first-ever historical museum, a project aiming to bridge past and present. Rounding things out, Texas launches a lawsuit accusing Netflix of harmful data practices. 
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May 11, 2026 3:59 PM
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Afterparty: Tornado Kitten Rescue, Viral Downfalls & Weekend Wallet Mysteries
Ethan and Alex kick things off with another update on Hantavirus, with the help of an AI‑generated Hantavirus rap about symptoms, followed by the heart‑melting true story of a kitten pulled alive from Mississippi tornado rubble. From there, we jump to the internet’s collective lament over beloved things ruined by becoming too popular. We also look into why Americans tip less on weekends, according to the Wall Street Journal. To end the stream, a discussion on the rise of budget grocery chains and the tension between “shameful” and “savvy” discount shopping.
 
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May 11, 2026 3:58 PM
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Movies that Stink, Costco Chicken Tenders and UFO’s

KSL Brightside serves up a full buffet of the bizarre and the brilliant. Val Cameron of the KSL Movie Show, stops by to break down the movies that stink, we run through the Three Things—including a hacked Canvas that’s come back to life, a historically bad snowmelt year, and Costco’s new chicken tender craze—before diving into America’s uncertain relationship with chicken. Then it’s UFO files, GLP‑1 judgment, World Cup sticker shock, and your texts on Mother’s Day gifts NOT to give… plus what’s going on with Bigfoot.

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May 8, 2026 4:53 PM
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Afterparty: Mother’s Day, Weird Cars and TMI
We start with a conversation on bad gifts to give for Mother’s Day, jump to a car that gets more miles per gallon than your brain can process, peek into the new world of parking‑lot license plate readers to curb retail theft, and end with a deep dive into why oversharing might be your secret social superpower.
 
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May 8, 2026 4:51 PM
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Spirit Airlines for Sale (Apparently), Paid Parking in Ogden & Bear Attacks - Oh My!
From Ogden’s new paid‑parking plan and Provo’s smart conservation move near Slate Canyon to Salt Lake City’s heated debate over a street‑camping ban, we’re breaking down 3 things happening across Utah before diving into the internet’s latest group project: buying Spirit Airlines.
 
We touch on Utah’s national spotlight for measles and hantavirus, with a check-in from Steve on his new hantavirus cruise line. We also question whether Disney Adults are actually the happiest debtors alive and explore why younger generations refuse to answer phone calls as telephobia rises.
 
Then it’s No Mow May—a benefit for pollinators, or does it just create a tick problem?  Ethan walks through what to do in a real bear attack, and finally, a little digital spring‑cleaning to wrap things up. 
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May 7, 2026 3:18 PM
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New E-Bike Regulations, Kamikaze Dolphins and Space Junk!  
 
Ethan and Alex tackle the wave of new Utah laws taking effect today—from roundabout rules to the kratom ban and new e‑bike helmet requirements—before jumping into Jeff Bezos selling his yacht in a classic “First World Problems” moment. They explore the strange story of alleged kamikaze dolphins, break down a Yellowstone bear attack with real survival tips, and dig into whether the four‑day school week is gaining traction. KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera joins KSL Brightside to discuss the pressure families feel from overscheduled kids. NASA ambassador Patrick Wiggins weighs in on growing space‑trash concerns, and the show wraps with a nod to KSL NewsRadio’s 104th birthday.  
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May 6, 2026 4:8 PM
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Afterparty: First World Problems, Flavored Vapes, and No More Kratom!  
 
Ethan and Alex kick things off by unpacking Jeff Bezos’ decision to sell his mega‑yacht, then jump into the return of fruit‑flavored vaping—now with a smartphone twist—and Utah’s crackdown on kratom. The chaos continues as they debate Delta’s snack‑less flights and Alex confronts Ethan’s growing Hantavirus fixation.
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May 6, 2026 2:57 PM
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