Nightside Project

Could scrapbooking help break your doomscrolling habit? We explore an offline alternative, why making friends after marriage can be difficult, and what’s happening to the dinner party. Our Good Humans Award highlights a nurse and fellow hikers who helped save a man’s life after cardiac arrest in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Plus, we talk buy now, pay later, celebrate the Utah Mammoth’s commanding season-opening win, and preview the weekend’s sports. We also introduce the new KSL Documentaries YouTube channel.  

A 5-year-old behind the turntables? We meet the story of a young DJ whose family hopes her festival performance could earn a Guinness World Record. Then, an AI-generated Greta Garbo stars in a new ad, raising questions about recreating Hollywood legends. Plus, Utah State encourages everyone to spend an hour with a book, and we share the reads that got us hooked. We wrap up with movies you might be surprised to learn tanked in theaters.  

Why does making friends as an adult feel so hard? We talk about spending time alone and keeping friendships alive after marriage. We also recognize Utah communities rallying around children facing serious illnesses, discuss Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, and look at a Davis County excavation in the search for a cold-case victim. Plus, new opportunities for Utah farmers, an autonomous aircraft demonstration, and a Health Class question worth taking a walk over: Could walking be the only exercise you need?  

Are people starting to sound like AI? We get into it before kicking off October with our predictions for this year’s big Halloween costumes. Plus, a young toilet expert schools everyone on vintage fixtures, and we debate wedding etiquette: Is it ever OK to make your guests pay to attend?  

We kick off The Three Things with a Texas man who drove through a Kroger’s doors because he REALLY needed the restroom. Then, Holly Richardson of KSL’s Inside Sources joins us to preview her weekend conference special on intentional family time. We recognize some good humans, including Orderville neighbors who rallied to help a homeowner after a flash flood and Utah teens whose homecoming story celebrates inclusion. Plus, we explore the University of Utah’s new AI ethics class. And of course, Ethan brings us a bear story—this time about a 500-pound visitor making itself at home beneath California houses.  

How close to the action can you get? We check out plans for new on-field seating at Rice-Eccles Stadium, complete with in-seat food and drink service. Then, we explore what’s coming to Utah City’s downtown entertainment and retail district and celebrate the Salt Lake Bees’ Utah Dirty Sodas identity winning Minor League Baseball’s “Best New Alternate Identity” award. Plus, a man dressed as Batman and his superhero friends chase down a purse thief in England. And it’s an animal showdown: a shark making waves in South Korea versus Mexico’s tactical Chihuahua.  

We start the show with The Three Things: A dad and his 1-year-old are recovering after falling 80 feet while rappelling, a bear euthanized after being spotted in Ogden mall, and a new performing arts center in Utah. Do you have TSA Pre-Check, Clear, or another way that you're better than everyone else? Would you leave your spouse behind while you forge ahead? You may be heading toward an Airport Divorce. Get your airport lawyer on the line. Are kids not suffering enough? This article thinks they do. We discuss the right line of suffering. Why not make the toddler clean the toilet? We wrap up with some local news about Average Citizens being our average heroes.   

Ethan is back and we're talking about USA Network, which added a disclaimer before airing Rush Hour (1998) warning viewers: “We all love out 90’s buddy comedies… but this movie was created in a different time. FYI: Certain depictions, language, and humor may seem outdated and at times offensive.” We go over what other movies deserve a disclaimer. We talk about Ethan's disappointing traveling plans to England. Then Alex gets personal about the License Plate Lurker who is stalking the streets of Davis County, running every license plate they come across to see if YOU... are in fact a criminal.   

Three things you need to know: Insane Downtown fire, Utah's Low Student Debt, and Football Wins in Utah. You hear it here first; a new disease is sweeping the nation: Irritable Male Syndrome! What can you do to protect yourself... I guess. Should this new ski area be UTAH ONLY? With all the sporting buzz in Utah, locals weigh in on what pro sports they really want in the state. If you're looking for a new car, the 'mom-mobile' might be the best new whip. Then we talk about the big bucks being spent on youth sports. Is it getting out of reach for parents? AI: It brings you bad advice, weird pictures, but now it'll take out your trash and report you to City Code Enforcement.  

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL Brightside as we look to Japan to learn the secrets to a long life. Did you hear? Turns out weight loss isn't the only metric for health; doctors say you still have to look at your protein intake, exercise, hydration, and sleep. Then we're talking travel: the best times to travel might be going away as companies wise up to the best travel secrets.   

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.  

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.  

  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.

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

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. 

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.

  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. 

  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. 

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.

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?

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. 

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! 

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.

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.

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

  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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

On this KSL Brightside Afterparty, we test our reading skills. Alex and Ethan take the TikTok boyfriend reading test to see if they pass. A mysterious creature attacks three people in New Hampshire. Finally, we discuss AI in menu photos.

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.

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.

  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? 

  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. 

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. 

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. 

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! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

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 Seriously NASA 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 Science Men 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! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside