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A potential game-changer in the fight against pancreatic cancer — Intermountain Health oncologists break down a new drug as 10 Intermountain hospitals join a national initiative to get it to patients. Plus, in Three Things: Utah has the second-largest homes on the market in the country, and a new study reveals dogs can actually tell when you're happy, scared, or sad just by reading your face. Then, the University of Michigan is dropping first-semester grades in a bold move to curb the student mental health crisis — do the hosts think it'll help or hurt? A Tulsa Little League team gets disqualified from the Southwest Region after parents were caught cheating so their kids could win — how far is too far?  The EV honeymoon appears to be over, and Utah teachers are embracing AI as new classroom rules take effect. We also explore the growing trend of "food divorce" — couples who've just stopped eating the same meals entirely — and why fast-food value deals aren't doing the trick anymore, complete with KSL Comment Section Dinner Theatre. We close it out 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 and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. Subscribe to us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside

A Utah couple's viral TikTok — now with over 4 million views — shows prices jumping 50 cents per item at the Shake Shack kiosk inside Salt Lake City International Airport after they selected "no tip." Shake Shack says it was a technology error, not policy, and that licensee HMSHost has since fixed it. We break down the fiasco, Shake Shack's response, and ask YOU: do you tip at food kiosks, and where do you draw the line with tipping? Plus, CNBC's list of the top AI-proof job skills that require uniquely human abilities, why McDonald's and its rivals are finding that cheap meal deals no longer do the trick; we check out the new sport of Pop Darts.    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.   Subscribe to us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside

A false evacuation alert confuses Utahns; a kid's mid-plane tantrum gets an entire flight canceled (and we have THOUGHTS about it). A scary encounter in the Uintas — a mother mountain goat gores two dogs and a brave teen who grabbed her by the horns to protect his family. We speak to the family to learn more about the wild event and the lessons that came with it. We present our first KSL Comment Section Dinner Theatre featuring KSL readers reacting to the Perseid meteor shower, and your 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.

We kick things off with Ethan’s recent car incident. We taste-test pickle-flavored Liquid IV. Plus, a Tesla driver pulls the classic "let me speak to your supervisor" move on a cop after getting pulled over for speeding…and blaming his car for doing all the speeding.  And we take the WSJ's quiz on what's actually acceptable to wear to the office.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and listen on the radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.

It's a packed Friday on KSL Brightside. We kick off with movies that stink! Then the Three Thangs… Then it's a Utah transit double feature: UTA is considering its first base fare rate increase in over a decade, and the FrontRunner double-tracking project just moved a step closer to receiving a $1.3 billion federal grant. BYU's Cosmo the Cougar was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame this morning. Get ready for gray Froot Loops: Kellogg announced it's removing all artificial dyes from its cereals by the end of this year, a full year ahead of schedule, and replacing them with fruit- and vegetable-based colorings. We also talk about the CEO paying for employees to live in an expensive neighborhood, and we close out the show with your 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 Friday on Brightside and we're kicking things off with a Utah burrito taste test! Then, KFC and Oreo teamed up to make a fried-chicken-flavored cookie in China (the creme filling is supposed to taste like the Colonel's 11 herbs and spices, minus the actual chicken)... why?  Plus, Steve Kornacki went viral after spilling an entire bottle of water on his laptop during Tuesday's primary election livestream. And Netflix might win marketing stunt of the year: a man is literally living inside a furnished billboard 30 feet above Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood to promote their new thriller "The Last House." He's up there in a robe, brushing his teeth, and communicating with a whiteboard.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch our YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

We follow the latest developments on a fire that shut down the freeway in Riverdale where you can see flames from the road. A new poll shows how extreme heat is impacting Americans— we're taking your texts.   The Perfect Parent Club asks: should you try the "18 Summers" trend? Ford drops the Fathom electric pickup, Burger King is find success and your smartphone might literally be reshaping your body.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM.

Utah is in the spotlight — Mirror Lake Highway, the stunning 42-mile scenic byway through the Uinta Mountains, was just named the most beautiful road in the United States. We ask the chat what they think.  Then, a morning Memphis news anchor goes viral after falling asleep live on air. It's sparking a bigger conversation: should workplaces have sleep rooms?  Plus, scientists have used CRISPR gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie that don't trigger allergies. It's a breakthrough for millions of dog lovers — but could it steer people away from adopting shelter pets? And KFC responds after a man claims his popcorn chicken bucket came up short. We've got the TikTok and the corporate clapback. 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.  

  Disney just revealed it's exploring a completely free, ad-supported tier of Disney+ — but how many ads is too many?   We also get into today's Three Things — a developing gas leak in South Salt Lake, and more. Then: a Washington Post deep dive on how social media is fueling romantic obsession (and Instagram's maybe creepy new story-stalking feature), what we are learning about superwalkers and the debate over AI-powered baby monitors. We also get into Ozempic bullying and "Ozempic teeth," and we want YOUR answers — what belongs on a Cafe Rio Utah Burrito?   Plus, the rental insurance confusion falling on those impacted by the recent apartment fire in Midvale. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch our YouTube exclusive hour from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM.

Cafe Rio dropped its "most Utah product yet" — the Utah Burrito, we walk through what’s in it and ask the chat: what do you think actually belongs in a "Utah burrito"?  Then, when is it actually okay to interrupt someone mid-scroll? CNBC talked to psychologists about the etiquette of snapping people out of the phone zone .. we walk through our thoughts. Plus, the FCC just expanded its foreign robot ban, and yes, that includes Roombas. New foreign-made robotic vacuums are now blocked from getting U.S. authorization over national security concerns. Your current Roomba is safe… for now. And Salt Lake's beloved 9th & 9th whale is getting an eye-opening makeover — literally.  KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.  

A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon, $900 Per Kid on Back-to-School Shopping, and Should You Lease Your iPhone?   A 9,000-pound SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is on a collision course with the Moon — impact expected around 12:35 AM MDT Wednesday morning — and Utah astronomer Patrick Wiggins joins us live to break down whether you'll actually be able to see it from here. Plus, parents are expected to spend an average of $900 per child on back-to-school shopping this year…why?   Apple just launched its new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program with Klarna — iPhones starting at $17.99 a month — and Ethan weighs in on whether this is a budget-friendly game-changer or a never ending payment game.    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.

A cat named Toast is alive and back with his family after being found inside the fire-ravaged Midvale apartment complex days after a blaze that took firefighters more than 60 hours to put out and displaced hundreds of residents. We share the heartwarming reunion and talk about how Salt Lake County Animal Services still needs your help with donations and support. Plus, we've got summer tips from USU Extension, Alex shares what he learned from a visit with the Wienermobile (full Cribz tour inside the Wienermobile coming soon)   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.

It's a big wildfire update: the Widemouth 2 Fire has exploded to over 68,000 acres near Kanosh and Fillmore, with evacuations underway. Governor Cox is urging caution. We cover what happened over the weekend and what's ahead. Later, are therapists encouraging adults to cut off their parents? Where's the line between healthy boundaries and bad advice? Plus, Salt Lake City's Trolley Square is suing its neighbor Trolley Corners over the "Trolley" name. And we debate the AI question of the day — what's actually the prettiest town in Utah? And the ugliest. 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.  

The worst performance of the National Anthem May have just happened. We take a listen and share what's wrong with these performances as a whole.  Then, those viral squishy toys your kids are obsessed with? They may contain toxic chemicals like benzene, and some are sending children to burn units. We break down what parents need to know. Plus, Architectural Digest just named the prettiest town in every U.S. state — and for Utah, they picked Moab. Do we agree? We'll debate it. 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.

Val Cameron with the KSL Movie Show kicks off the hour with a look at movies that stink — and the wild 4DX theater experience that might actually save them. Then we’ve got our three thangs. Plus, KSL NewsRadio’s Cameron Elliot joins with the latest updates on the four-alarm apartment fire in Midvale. A Bay Area landlord is charging tenants an extra $200 a month on top of $3,250 rent just for working from home — would landlords be out of their minds to try this? We ask why you should stop trying to "live like a local" while traveling, KSL Reporter, Cameron Elliot joins for the latest Midvale fire update, and we close with your best First World Problems from Facebook — including a fridge full of food with nothing to eat and a physical book that won't define a word when you hold your finger on it. We also hear from a new sponsor, Mike's loose gravel.    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. 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

A four-alarm fire rips through a Midvale apartment complex — flames visible from the fourth floor to the roof as residents take shelter at Hillcrest High School. Then, a 4,000-year-old disease is making a comeback in Florida… and armadillos are to blame. Plus, 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park are dead after eating cyanide-laced tomatoes — we break down the heartbreaking details. We also watch two snakes duke it out and try our hand at narrating the conversation. And would YOU pay thousands of dollars to permanently change your eye color? It's a wild Friday on KSL Brightside. We hear from a new sponsor… Mike.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then join us 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

DoorDash just got FAA approval to build its own delivery drones — how messy could this get? Plus, Kouri Richins' request for a new trial has been denied. Then, Governor Cox launches a $5 million AI "Moonshot" program in Utah — what does it mean for the state? And with Utah's work-from-home numbers dropping, we want to hear from YOU: did you get sent back to the office?  Also on today's show: Pizza Hut is struggling and betting on nostalgia to save itself (we say bring back the red cups and jukeboxes). Texters chime in on their thoughts.  Just how chaotic are Costco parking lots? Enough to call it “Survivor” for cars? Ford is borrowing Nike's sneaker-drop strategy to sell cars, and we've always known minivans are cool — millennials are finally catching on. In Health Class, new research links Ozempic to an unexpected effect on jobs and spending habits. And for today's AI Question of the Day: are we throwing away perfectly good food too soon? 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.   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  

Southern Utah got some intense lightning Wednesday — a truck was struck on I-15, and dramatic video shows lightning igniting a tree right outside a home in St. George. KSL’s Andrew Adams has the interview with the truck driver, and the the wild photos and video you have to see. Then, what do the ultra-wealthy spend money on that the rest of us have never even heard of? Alex has the list! And a houseboat sunk at Lake Powell. 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

Today's Three Things mention a child's death after being left in a hot car, funeral services for the Utah family of five killed in a flash flood, and an update on traffic. From there, we look at Salt Lake City's push to regulate automatic license plate readers, why the $20,000 starter car is vanishing from dealerships, and a surprising survey that says nearly half of Americans would rather inherit nothing from loved ones. In our second hour,  it's News for the 1% with the rise of private chefs and a U.S. ban on humanoid robot imports from China, followed by the one AI-proof skill a pediatric surgeon says kids need right now. We dive deeper into the Central Park viral kiss privacy debate with your texts, and close it out with our 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.   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

Today we taste test the new limited-edition Banana Nut Bread M&M's live on the stream. Then we pivot to a viral TikTok of two people kissing in Central Park that's sparked a massive debate — is it okay to film strangers in public and turn them into content? The morality police chime in.  Next up, Disney is auctioning off real treasures from inside Disneyland and Walt Disney World — Big Thunder Mountain props, a giant Miss Piggy figure, a Tomorrowland trash can, and more. We pull up the photos and quiz Alex on what they are.  We close with an insane survival story: an ER nurse was impaled by his own trekking pole on Montana's tallest mountain, assessed his own injuries, and hiked 10 miles out with it still in his body. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM MT, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and 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  

In our Three Things, Utah is named the No. 1 state in America for a record-breaking fourth year in a row, Hogle Zoo welcomes a baby giraffe, and Bryan Kohberger asks to withdraw his guilty plea — potentially putting the death penalty back on the table. Plus, companies are hiring retired CEOs; credit card holders are scamming retailers with "friendly fraud”... so we loop in the morality police. Singles are using spreadsheets to evaluate their dates, and it turns out, we're all saying fewer words to each other, AI knows what you're doing online and so does your boss, and the one thing Americans can agree on — Costco.  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

We're kicking things off with a Crumbl taste test! The crew tries this week's lineup including Flamin' Lime, Nerd Cluster, and Slushie Cookie — who's brave enough and who's playing it safe? Then, young adults are now letting AI chatbots do their talking for them — even in person. Plus, Alex got fooled by an AI phone call this morning, and we're all apparently saying fewer words than ever. And we're launching the Stick Contest on Instagram — get the details on how to enter! 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  

Ethan and Alex recap their Pioneer Day weekends. A firework show at Utah Lake had to be cut short after the barge caught fire. Plus are you tired of making decisions? It’s not just you. And a new trend of “Friendly Fraud” where buyers make a legitimate purchase and dispute the charge. Ethan and Alex continue to watch ongoing coverage of a fire that has broken out near Washington Terrace in Weber County. 

This KSL Brightside Afterparty, Ethan regales us with his trip to Kentucky. He saw horses, he saw signs, and ate the local cuisine. Alex tells us about his 24th celebration that left a square shaped dead patch on his lawn and we talk about Orca youth.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

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.    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

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.   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

Fireworks are now legal in some areas in Utah… as we approach Pioneer Day, but some Utah cities are restricting or fully banning them. We break down which cities are affected and ask the chat to chime in on how they feel about fireworks this year. Plus, a man recounts being tossed by a bison at Yellowstone, drone footage captures a great white shark stalking kids off the SoCal coast, and France just became the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15. 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.

Utah's fireworks season kicks off today for Pioneer Day – but dozens of cities are banning or restricting them. We break down where you can and can't light up. Plus, France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15 – but can it actually work? We also talk new e-scooters hitting SLC streets, the iconic Coachman's sign getting saved, Christopher Nolan's famously phone-free life, Mediterranean yacht rentals getting cheaper, and why more Americans are shoplifting everyday basics.  KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM with a YouTube-exclusive stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.  

Alex and Ethan continue their live broadcast from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Building with more coverage of the efforts behind search and rescue. We kick things off with the Three Things, then talk about how to respond when your kids say they're bored. Following the recent devastation where a family lost their lives in a flash flood, Kam Kohler and Rod Riddle with Wasatch County Search and Rescue continue to discuss flash flooding preparedness and what that kind of rescue looks like. Ethan and Alex also pose the question: should people have to pay to be rescued? Kam shares his input. Plus, what should you actually do if you're lost? We ask the experts. Learn how you can support at Rescue.Utah.gov.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

Alex and Ethan broadcast live from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Building for an inside look at what goes into search-and-rescue. Search and Rescue Commander with Wasatch County Search and Rescue, Kam Kohler shares his perspective alongside High Angle Team Lead Rod Riddle. We discuss the current demand for search and rescue in Utah, plus give a demonstration of a med bed used during rescues. Learn how you can support at Rescue.Utah.gov.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

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Alex is back from vacation and has stories — including a rental car incident and thoughts on saving pool chairs (is it ever OK?). Plus, Gov. Cox eases Utah's default fireworks ban ahead of Pioneer Day, returning the decision to individual cities while the state forester can still restrict high-risk areas. We break down what that means for the 24th. Also: the internet's new obsession — Jimothy, a raccoon with a short spine syndrome who's taken over Seattle (and our feeds). KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM; radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.    

This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host John Clyde discuss the finer parts of the day. We have our weekly segment of “Movies that Stink”. GLP-1’s are taking a major toll on the snacking business. Utah AG Sim Gill announces the charges against a man charged with the stabbing incident at Valley Fair Mall.

This KSL Brightside Afterparty, Ethan and guest host John Clyde discuss the finer parts of the day. We kick the Afterparty off strong with James Franco claiming that he recorded an alien on his property. A new species of monkey was discovered in the Congo. An influencer billed eBay for posting on their social media page. 

This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Valerie Cameron discuss today’s top headlines. Chess is making a comeback among the youth after the pandemic. A woman defends her decision to name her child “Love". Utah’s NASA Ambassador Patrick Wiggins joins us to discuss discovering his tenth Supernova.

In this episode of KSL Brightside Afterparty, guest host Valerie Cameron from the KSL Movie Show joins us. On this episode, we discuss a beachgoer's real-life “Top Gun” experience. We have an update from Yellowstone about the Bison who attacked a man over the weekend. And Ethan sees a kindred spirit in a shirtless man who attacked a Waymo in downtown L.A.

This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Valerie Cameron discuss today’s top headlines. Permanent Daylight Saving Time is one step closer to being permanent across the country. Today is National Hot Dog Day, and we discuss the finer details of making the best dog. Finally, Ethan bestows knowledge about Social Media and why he isn't on it. 

In this episode of KSL Brightside Afterparty, guest host Valerie Cameron from the KSL Movie Show joins us. Hawaii is looking to revamp how they do takeout by distributing reusable metal dishes. Cigarettes are back in vogue (for some reason) with the youth. And we discuss…cutting in line.

This KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Valerie Cameron discuss Travel. Do you travel alone? This is part of a growing trend. ChatGPT is getting hikers lost on trips, and we discuss being a grandparent. 

In this episode of KSL Brightside Afterparty, guest host Valerie Cameron from the KSL Movie Show joins us. We discuss our animals and whether or not you should hug your dogs. Never-ending Pasta Pass is back at Olive Garden, and we concoct an idea to clean up space debris.

On today's KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Richie Steadman go into the details of gaming. What does it mean to be a responsible gamer? We play a game of “Utah or Not?”, and everyone's favorite topic..Inflation.BREAKING: Lindsey Graham’s sister is named his successor in the Senate for the duration of his term.

In this episode of KSL Brightside, Ethan and guest host Richie Steadman discuss the events over the weekend. A man in Yellowstone was seriously injured after a run-in with a Bison. Ethan has soccer news and tells the youth about traveling back in the day.

Richie Steadman hosts with Ethan today while Alex is on vacation. Val Cameron from the KSL Movie Show kicks off the hour with Movies that Stink. Then in the Three Things — a wildfire forces evacuations in American Fork Canyon, construction begins on the final World Trade Center tower nearly 25 years after 9/11, and Play-Doh is officially coming for adults. Jet fuel prices have plunged, but Delta says don't expect cheaper flights — we break down why. A 21-year-old West Valley man gets arrested for allegedly slapping a kid playing ding dong ditch (yes, 21). KSL Meteorologist Devan Masciulli joins us in studio to talk triple-digit temps, heat safety, and whether the monsoon season will save us.  Plus, Utah's statewide read-a-thon could mean pajama day at work, BYU is asking fans to cool it on the rivalry with Utah, and Richie makes the case that "Holding Out for a Hero" is the most popular song with Utah roots. We ask AI to weigh in.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.

Richie Steadman fills in for Alex today while he jets off on vacation! A humanoid robot just performed surgery for the first time, how do we feel about the potential for robots to do more surgeries? Then, Waymo decided to snitch on some teen riders by calling the cops, who were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting Orbees; does this raise questions of privacy? Plus, UDOT teamed up with Lagoon in a way you have to see, we follow up on that Great Salt Lake dust storm and what's actually IN that stuff (spoiler: it's not great), and Richie shares his wife's dos and don'ts for coming back to radio. It's a Friday show, folks.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.

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.   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

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.   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  

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.   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

A tow truck driver narrowly escapes serious injury in a hit-and-run on I-15 — and it's all caught on video. Then, meet Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated actress now starring in an actual film. What does that mean for the future of Hollywood? In Vacation Club, Delta rolls out a new basic business class fare — but don't expect lounge access — and United Airlines faces a lawsuit over "window seats" that don't actually have windows. And in Animal Kingdom, a whale strikes and sinks a New Jersey fire rescue boat returning from July 4th festivities in New York Harbor.   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.   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