KSL Brightside

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.
 
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Sep 25, 2026 3:45 PM
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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.
00:39:47
Sep 25, 2026 3:42 PM
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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.
01:13:37
Sep 24, 2026 3:27 PM
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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. 
00:40:15
Sep 24, 2026 3:26 PM
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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. 
01:09:35
Sep 23, 2026 3:6 PM
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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. 
00:41:43
Sep 23, 2026 3:0 PM
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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. 
01:19:37
Sep 22, 2026 3:15 PM
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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. 
00:41:14
Sep 22, 2026 3:13 PM
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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. 
01:14:00
Sep 21, 2026 3:27 PM
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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. 
00:40:13
Sep 21, 2026 3:18 PM
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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. 
00:29:13
Sep 18, 2026 3:55 PM
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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.
00:43:48
Sep 18, 2026 3:50 PM
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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. 

01:08:54
Sep 17, 2026 3:59 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. 

00:41:32
Sep 17, 2026 3:57 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.
01:11:44
Sep 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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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?
00:41:35
Sep 16, 2026 4:7 PM
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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. 

01:19:56
Sep 15, 2026 4:41 PM
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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! 

00:38:43
Sep 15, 2026 4:33 PM
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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.
01:23:44
Sep 14, 2026 3:27 PM
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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.
00:40:32
Sep 14, 2026 2:38 PM
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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. 
01:20:36
Sep 11, 2026 3:20 PM
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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. 
00:41:05
Sep 11, 2026 3:19 PM
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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. 
01:14:10
Sep 10, 2026 3:48 PM
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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. 
00:43:26
Sep 10, 2026 3:15 PM
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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.
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Sep 9, 2026 3:41 PM
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