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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luke and John Lund react to the Arizona Diamondbacks' win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday and Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Jody Jackson joins the show.
Luke and John Lund discuss if we could get an answer on Jacoby Brissett this week and Arizona Sports Arizona Cardinals reporter Tyler Drake joins the show.
Luke and John Lund discuss if Jeremiyah Love should be a top 10 running back by the end of the season and MLS on Apple TV reporter Jake Zivin joins the show.
Luke and John Lund discuss if they are concerned with Eduardo Rodriguez and if Walter Nolen III can become one of the best young defensive players in the NFL.
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 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.
A well-decorated female soccer star from Utah is the center of a new apology after Real Salt Lake posted a celebration on social media for her husband, former NFL player JJ Watt. Even though RSL is a soccer team -- and Kealia Ohai Watt was in the picture with JJ -- she wasn't even mentioned. This caused JJ to post on social media, calling on RSL to rethink their original post. Now, RSL is apologizing for an honest mistake.
Get ready for a fun edition of "Hot-take Holly." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth now says that military service members 30 and older will get testosterone testing as part of their physicals. If the numbers are too low -- whatever that means -- they'll get some gender-affirming care in the form of testosterone replacement therapy. Dr. Rosemary Lesser, an Air Force veteran, former Utah State Representative, and retired physician, joins to share her military and medical expertise.
Are the kids actually alright? From beach closures to assaults, is it just youth delinquency or is it something deeper? It usually starts with a social media post that results in thousands of teens descending on one spot. And as you might imagine, all those teenagers together tend to result in chaos galore. Ahead of the weekend, police in Syracuse are actively warning parents of a "teen takeover" that's rumored to happen. Inside Sources discusses the dangers of unsupervised teenage hijinks and the potential legal consequences that could follow.
Some lawmakers back east appear to be blowing smoke today. Well… and they're inhaling it too. Wildfires in Canada have pushed a lot of smoke across the Midwest and Northeast, and lawmakers are mad. In fact, many are calling on Canada to do more to control the smoke. That has Greg and Holly wondering just what on Earth Canada is supposed to do… install some giant fans or something?
We're always looking for ways to stay young, healthy, and beautiful. But the so-called "fountain of youth"... could be in your neighborhood movie theater. So maybe it's actually the "soda fountain of youth?" A new study published this week in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says engaging in cultural experiences like going to the movies or visiting a museum could be linked to slower physiological aging. Greg and Holly discuss and are then joined by the KSL Movie Show hosts Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth to discuss the big movie of the week: The Odyssey.
Insider trading isn't new, and it's not legal. But a long-time White House teleprompter operator -- the person who'd run the teleprompter for the President's speeches -- is now out of a job over allegations that he used privileged information to bet on what the President would say in his speeches. Unfortunately, Greg and Holly say it seems pretty on par with the way things have been going in Washington. And now, lawmakers like Senator John Curtis are calling for harsher and more thorough crackdowns on insider trading.
The Trump Administration is renewing its claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen or tampered with by foreign governments. In a primetime speech last night, the President claimed multiple times that China was involved in the election, that they hacked voter databases, and that the so-called "deep state" was behind a massive cover-up. Then this morning, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin reaffirmed those claims. We hear a bit from the DHS Secretary live, and then Greg and Holly share their frustration with the continued misinformation on the 2020 election.
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.
Several Utahns have now filed a defamation lawsuit against Kevin O'Leary -- the man behind the Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County -- and Fox News. O'Leary had called out several Utahns and groups back in May, saying their opposition to the data center was being funded by the Chinese Communist Party. Those groups are now suing in federal court, saying the comments damaged both their reputation and their businesses. The suit comes even though O'Leary and Fox News both issued statements a few weeks ago retracting their comments. But like they say... once the cat's out of the bag, it's impossible to put it back in.
“Why are Americans still feeling kind of ‘meh’ about higher education?” It’s a good question, and it’s also the headline of a new Deseret News piece examining changing education trends across the country. Deseret News reporter Jason Swensen dug into polling both in Utah and around the country, which finds more and more Americans have little or no trust in the country's institutions of higher education. He joins Greg and Holly to share more about what he found.
Greg and Holly love Utah's national parks. They're great places to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. And they're not alone -- the parks here see record-breaking attendance year after year, and now there's a new study that ranks three of Utah's national parks among America's happiest parks. But it's the way this was figured out that really made the team chuckle -- an AI tool ran through hundreds of selfies taken at the country's 63 national parks and examined the people in the pictures. The bigger the smile, the happier the park.
Thousands of California drivers are being accused of cheating on their driver's test. Now, roughly 11,000 drivers will need to retake their written tests. The DMV says the written tests showed "irregularities," but that was it; no other details as to how the cheating supposedly occurred. Greg and Holly finish the show by sharing the things they wish they had learned when they first got their licenses.
There seem to be additional attempts to revisit the 2020 presidential election. Tonight, President Trump is expected to speak on elections and is rumored to unveil new findings alleging Chinese interference in that election. Despite this, Vice President JD Vance says Republicans will accept the results of the upcoming midterm election, even if the SAVE America Act doesn't pass. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux previews tonight's speech. Greg and Holly also discuss some local election news, including missing ballots out of Utah County and the Lieutenant Governor's response to continued DOJ requests for private voter information.
The summer season and the ongoing World Cup are both being credited for a rise in domestic violence calls here in Utah and around the world. In the United Kingdom, a charity looking at DV calls says they've seen domestic violence cases rise regardless of who wins and loses the match. Greg and Holly discuss this troubling trend and share resources to help those in need.
Parents: who hasn't felt like a failure at some point? Those thoughts and feelings can make it hard to keep a close relationship with your kids. And not having that relationship can make it even harder to have tough, important conversations with your children. As part of our "Tough Conversations with Kids" coverage this week, we speak one-on-one with licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Liz Hale. She shares insights and tips to help parents address issues of violence with their kids, while also ensuring parents maintain their own emotional stability and stamina.
It’s arguably one of the most annoying things to happen, and it often happens multiple times a day and even in the middle of the night. Robocalls. Who doesn’t hate these kinds of calls — the ones that never stop, even when you tell them to? And no matter how many scam call filters you have on your phone, it’s never good enough. Now, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is joining other attorneys general in pushing the FCC to do more to end them. He joins Inside Sources with more.
The Grand Staircase of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument has been cut out of the monument. President Trump's recent order slashing the size of those monuments removed many protected and sacred areas within them. And today, we're now seeing what's been cut. Greg and Holly are a bit astonished by this development, especially since the monument's name won't change.
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.
Wolf and Luke react to the MLB All-Star Game and if there is anything more they need to see from the Phoenix Suns in NBA Summer League.
Wolf and Luke discuss what the Arizona Cardinals offense could look like this season and Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen joins the show.
Wolf and Luke discuss if they will be able to tell if Mike LaFleur is the right coach for the Arizona Cardinals after this season and ESPN Arizona Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss joins the show.
Wolf and Luke discuss if the Arizona Diamondbacks can be dangerous if they make the playoffs and how good Miles Bridges has to be to justify the controversy.
A well-known name on Utah's Capitol Hill is making some moves into the non-profit think-tank world. This morning, State Senator Todd Weiler was announced as the new President and CEO of the Sutherland Institute. The Sutherland Institute is well-known in the state for its research and polling on some of the biggest issues facing Utah. What does this move mean for Utahns and for Senator Weiler's constituents? He joins the program to explain.
Leaders who oversaw the initial approval of the Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County told a room full of concerned residents that they still value public input, even though they didn't expect as much pushback as they've received thus far. Board member of the Military Installation Development Authority Mark Shepherd told KSL that despite what people have said, their process has been nothing but transparent and open. Greg and Holly don't quite see it the same way.
The man charged in the death of three men with disabilities in February is in court this morning, as lawyers work to convince a judge to send the case to trial. Prosecutors say that Isaiah Vaughn Pulu left three of his "Safe and Sound Services" clients in a running car for at least 3.5 hours. The three men died due to carbon monoxide poisoning. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains why this wouldn't be a death penalty case.
This morning, acting U.S. attorney general faced a slew of tough questions from Senators as he moves through the process to become the full attorney general. Among the questions this morning were things about FBI director Kash Patel, the President's pardons of those involved with the January 6th riots, and whether or not the President can serve a third term. With a lot of baggage already -- including the controversy around the Epstein Files -- could Blanche actually get confirmed?
Our special weeklong coverage on Inside Sources continues today -- how parents can have difficult conversations with their children. In this segment, Greg and Holly are joined by Dr. Ryan Bartlett, Director of Strategic Communications for the Utah State Board of Education. Bartlett describes ways parents can help teachers and other school staff in both stopping and preventing bullying.
Housing prices are at their highest levels ever. And the newly passed housing bill -- the one President Trump allowed to go into law without his signature last week -- hopes to make homeownership more attainable and affordable. According to the National Association of Realtors, the average home price in the U.S. is more than $440,000. In fact, June saw the 36th straight month of rising home prices. So with all that in mind, how the heck do we not lose hope? We get insights from our good friend Russell Faucette with The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate.
With a terrible snowpack, a worsening drought, and blowing dust across the Wasatch Front, the Great Salt Lake is in danger. It's something that affects us all, and we have to do something now if we even want the lake to have a future. This morning, there was a major announcement of new funding to help support the Great Salt Lake. Ben Hart, executive director of the Utah Inland Port Authority, joins to share more insights on the investment.
Our special co-host and KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas is celebrating a special day today – it's his birthday! Listen in for a fun surprise from the KSL NewsRadio family, the Inside Sources team, and Greg's wife, Rebecca Skordas.
There's continued fallout today over two fatal ICE shootings in just the past few days. The Department of Homeland Security was going to step in and make some changes, but recent comments from the President have rerouted that plan. Secretary Mullin originally said ICE would suspend traffic stops, but a social media post from the President this morning says ICE "cannot give up" its traffic stops.
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.
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.
Wolf and Luke discuss which young players they expect to have an impact for the Arizona Cardinals this season and look ahead to the MLB All-Star Game.
Wolf and Luke discuss who the most important Arizona Diamondbacks is in the second half of the season and if Miles Bridges can say anything in his introductory press conference that will make us feel better about the trade.
Wolf and Luke discuss if the Phoenix Suns have too many "ifs" and MLB.com Arizona Diamondbacks reporter Steve Gilbert joins the show.
Wolf and Luke discuss which Arizona Diamondback they are most excited to see in the All-Star game and who stood out for the Phoenix Suns' NBA Summer League game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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.
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.