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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
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
It's a travel-packed Friday on KSL Brightside! Ethan applies for his visa, and we walk Caitlyn through the best places to go for first-time international travel. Then — would you get married on an airplane? We've got the story of a wedding that happened mid-flight, AND how Bass Pro Shops became an unexpected wedding venue. We're also talking about the best international travel destinations, Plus, the cutest kitten rescue you'll see all day. 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
Andy Farnsworth with the KSL Movie Show joins Brightside to talk about movies that just plain stink. Plus — PayPal stock takes a dive, Utah's new e-bike law ahead of back-to-school, and a challenge to keep the Jordan River clean. NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches Sunday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, and we dig into the controversy over renaming Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton — and a wild hurricane coincidence tied to Dolly herself. In Retail Therapy: what's happening with dollar stores and why buy-now-pay-later is beating expectations. Vacation Club tackles lonely travel, KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera stops by with his Meta glasses to talk about Meta's push to fix a privacy loophole in the glasses. We close the show with our First World Problems. 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 California mom smashed her way onto a school bus and was reportedly arrested for vandalism — the wild video has gone viral. Plus, Waymo and Zoox test drivers are racking up injuries from hard braking and sudden stops as robotaxis scale up. Then, a new survey reveals the passenger behavior that annoys flyers the most — we want to hear YOUR biggest airplane pet peeve! And we wrap up with how to swap doomscrolling for actually learning something new. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs 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 start with Three Things: Including a new proposal that could ban certain e-bikes from dirt roads in Salt Lake County. Plus, bear encounters in Utah have doubled from last year. Then — Utah makes culinary history as Monte, inside Beehive Distilling in South Salt Lake, earns the state's first-ever Michelin star. We celebrate National Burger Day (again?) Also: people who confided secrets to ChatGPT are finding those conversations showing up in court. We put AI security to the test. A hot take on why we should all stop eating lettuce. The NFL's new rules on college players that back out of the NFL are shaking things up. In Flock Watch: A police officer was arrested for tracking his ex-girlfriend on Flock cameras over 2,000 times. Don't miss tonight's near-total lunar eclipse! KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs 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
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her family announced the news Tuesday. The Grammy-winning icon had recently been dealing with health issues following her husband's death in 2025. Monsoon storms hammered Utah's national parks this week. Flash flooding at Bryce Canyon trapped 11 hikers — two were hospitalized with hypothermia. Plus, a large rockfall at Zion. Also, a lightning strike in Margate, Florida, killed a mother and her 2-year-old daughter as they exited their car during a storm. Plus: Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf face backlash over a deleted ad showing a man shoving a woman — both have apologized. And a viral stroller-struggle video every parent will understand. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + 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 remember Dolly Parton, who died today at 80. Plus, Utah's had more natural fires than human-caused ones this year, and Park City is exploring a subsidized shuttle to the SLC airport. Starbucks launches the Pumpkin Spice Latte today — and Halloween merch is already flying off shelves. Is "Summerween" a thing now? We want your input: how early do you start decorating? We let you know the one fast food joint that is ditching Pumpkin Spice this season. Utah may crack down on left lane loafing. We take your calls — how slow is too slow in the left lane and do we need more of a crackdown? Plus, 14% of home deals fell through in July as buyers get cold feet in a market where sellers outnumber buyers. What’s behind it? Also: why putting weird hobbies on your resume might actually help, five money questions to ask by the third date, and SpaceX eyes a Louisiana spaceport. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then radio + 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 on KSL Brightside, we're breaking down NOAA's brand-new fall forecast for all 50 states. A "super" El Niño is building fast — forecasters now say there's a greater than 90% chance it'll be very strong — and we'll talk about what that means for Utah's fall and winter ahead. Plus, there's a heat advisory in effect today, so stay cool out there. Oh, and did you catch that landspout photo? Then — Lay's just dropped a new Barbecue Brisket chip flavor right in time for football season. We're taste-testing first world problems and asking: What's your go-to football-watching snack? In drone delivery news, Amazon just announced it's expanding Prime Air to nearly 500 U.S. cities(not in Utah), but Salt Lake City is next up for Walmart drone delivery — and one Texas woman's Amazon drone decided her swimming pool was the perfect landing zone. And we're ending on a feel-good note: Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider crushed his first pro home run… and his dad caught the ball in the stands. 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
Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth join the show to roast movies that stink this week. Then it's Three Things: Hogle Zoo just welcomed Maxim, a 14-year-old Amur tiger from the Saint Louis Zoo — he's visible to guests now. The world's oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, turns 117. And new FBI numbers show Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams, averaging $6,100 per complaint. Then we're diving into the topic lighting up your comments: Utah's bell-to-bell cellphone ban. How's it actually going now that schools are back? Ethan and Alex break it down with parent reactions, and we're reading your texts live. Plus, is taking your family to a college football game in Utah still affordable? A new poll says a third of fans don't think so — and BYU-Notre Dame tickets start at $600. Alex needs to sell some of his. We close it out with First World Problems! 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
Trick-or-treating is getting a savory upgrade! Hershey is swapping some of the sugar for popcorn, cheese puffs, and pretzels this Halloween. Is this the right move, or should Halloween stay sweet? Plus, back-to-school is here and so is school lunch dread — how do you keep your kids excited about what's in their lunchbox? We discuss the best and worst lunch food items. Then Val gets called out for having the worst yard in her neighborhood (she may have receipts
How fast over the speed limit is too fast? A new AAA study says 3 in 10 drivers agree that "no one actually drives the speed limit" — and most consider 10 mph over totally acceptable. We want to hear from YOU: what's your comfortable number over the limit? Plus, OpenAI just launched ChatGPT for Teens and its smartest feature might be that it refuses to do your kid's homework. Instead, it walks them through the problem without giving them the answer — is this the AI tutor parents have been waiting for? We're also talking back-to-school dread, from homework anxiety to school lunch stress. Utah approves three more film productions projected to bring $9.3 million in economic impact — and is Park City about to get a brand-new film festival? Val defends (or doesn't) her yard, and we wrap 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. 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
How long should you really hang out with your friends? A new study reveals the perfect amount of time — and it might surprise you. We meet the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog winner, find out why bionic hands aren't just for Luke Skywalker anymore, and learn why Gen Z is calling people "polyester." It's Tuesday on KSL Brightside. 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
A father has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at a Kearns funeral — KSL's Eric Cabrera joins us in studio with what investigators have pieced together and where the case goes from here. In Three Things: a tornado was confirmed in Tooele County, Meta's landmark child-safety trial kicks off in California, and Zion becomes the first national park to offer an all-terrain wheelchair for public use. Also on today's show: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a cyclospora outbreak is changing the way Americans eat lunch at work. To help Ethan with his decision to let go of the steering wheel, we bring in Jason Mettman with the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office to talk teen driving safety as kids head back to school. We check in with the latest debates on the KSL Comment Board Dinner Theatre. 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
A developing story out of Kearns leads today's show — police activity near three schools triggered secure protocols, and Unified Police Department Assistant Chief Justin Hoyle is expected to provide updates. We break down what we know so far and later bring in former Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank to discuss the investigation, where things go from here, and the alarming similarities to the Rose Park funeral shooting earlier this year. In our Three Things: Hayden Panettiere, beloved star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at 36. Plus, a black bear in Logan has been euthanized after roaming Cache Valley for days. Attorney Brett Rosen from Nelson Jones joins us to walk through what happens after an officer-involved shooting, following the Taylorsville incident where police shot and killed a man armed with a knife during a burglary investigation. Former Salt Lake City Police Chief, Chris Burbank brings analysis on the shooting in Kearns that took place at a funeral and how it is similar to the shooting at another funeral in Rose Park earlier this year. As school starts, we're asking: should you let your newly licensed teen drive to school? We're taking your texts and calls, breaking down the pros and cons, and talking tips every parent needs to hear before handing over the keys as Ethan weighs the decision with his daughter. Plus — don't miss your chance to win an exclusive limited-edition KSL Brightside t-shirt! Go to ksl.com/win to enter, subscribe to KSL Brightside on YouTube, and leave a comment on your favorite YouTube video! 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. 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
Is your daily soda habit putting your health at risk? A new study links regular soda consumption to gastric cancer — plus Steve shares his new filthy dirty soda opportunity. Then, a headline we couldn't pass up: a horse has learned to play musical instruments and is dropping an album. Spoiler — he's not good. In Utah news, surveillance video captures a mailbox explosion in Smithfield as business owners report a pattern of blasts dating back two years. And in feel-good food news, a father-son duo from Monticello is on a mission to eat at a Mexican restaurant in each of Utah's 29 counties. 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. 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
Utah gets hammered by wild weather — flash flood warnings across southern Utah, major flooding in Sandy, and a tornado warning in Tooele County. KSL Meteorologist Devan Mascuili calls in to break down what happened and what's still coming. Then, the Sunshine Protection Act just passed the U.S. House and could make Daylight Saving Time permanent — but are you okay with no sunrise until 9 AM in winter? We walk through how Utah ski resorts are pushing back, and we take texts from listeners. Plus, new data showing nearly 97% of more than five million searches of Weber County's Flock license plate cameras came from agencies outside Utah — raising questions.. Val Cameron joins to talk about movies that stink, why being a grandparent beats being a parent, a beloved Utah fried chicken chain announces its first out-of-state expansion, and Tyson Foods is closing its Eagle Mountain facility, impacting hundreds of jobs. We wrap it up 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. 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
Wild weather hits the Wasatch Front — Sandy sees major flooding, a Tooele tornado warning, and soccer fields turn into lakes. We've got the videos, the pictures, and a reminder: do NOT swim in flood water. Plus, double rainbows pop up across the valley and we've got the videos. Then, what would YOU buy if you won the Powerball? We’ve got a list of possibilities. Also, the #1 M&M flavor in America has been revealed (The most searched might surprise you), a UK hot chocolate shop is making its American debut right here in Salt Lake City- did they pick the right location? Instagram has a brand-new logo that the internet is already roasting. 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
We kick things off with the three thangs! Meta just wiped hundreds of thousands of underage accounts in response to Australia's teen social media ban, someone in Illinois is holding a billion-dollar Powerball ticket, and Tooele County residents may have scored a win, for now, pushing back against the future of data centers in the area. Back-to-school season is in full swing and so are shoe prices — we dig into why outfitting your kid's feet has never cost more. A new poll shows higher-income families are far more likely to sign kids up for organized sports, and some parents are making serious sacrifices to make it happen. Listeners chime in on their back-to-school spending. Then — why a growing number of parents are ditching screens and raising their kids like it's 1996. Your fast-food apps are quietly building a data file about you that might put the FBI to shame. Plus, your AI Question of the Day. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, 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 juvenile black bear was spotted roaming an east Provo neighborhood near Splash Summit Waterpark — prompting a bear hunt involving animal control and police. We break down a wild plane confrontation turned into a song, and then dig into Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley admitting the surveillance company "got this one wrong" — rolling out new data retention limits and audit tools after reports of police misuse of its license plate reader technology. Also, one guy found a clever way to fight back against Flock cameras with a special car wrap. Then, 92-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley mourns "Beth," the beloved ∼49-year-old Hoover vacuum that served his family for decades. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, 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
It's the first day back to school for Granite and Iron County districts! Plus, today's total solar eclipse over Europe, and cooler weather is on the way — finally. Utah's controversial Grand Liberty Arch is getting a new location s after neighbors fought back. In Nerd Alert: Marvel and Star Wars are officially crossing over for the first time in a comic book series. New brain scan research shows dogs can tell when you're happy, scared, or sad. We also hit Europe's messy new passport system, Allegiant's free drinks, parent stress leading to more screen time for kids, and a Gen Z worker called out by their CEO for leaving 10 minutes early. Plus your 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. 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
There was a rumor spinning around that the Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds today… and NASA had to come in and debunk it. Then, an Instagram creator makes a great point: where should mom and dad be able to get in for free? We're building that list. Plus, Walmart is giving its Great Value brand a massive makeover across nearly 10,000 products — do you feel embarrassed buying a store brand? And a new interactive map reveals just how many Flock surveillance cameras are in your neighborhood. Nearly 100,000 license plate readers are out there — is that keeping you safe or creeping you out? 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
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
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Seahawks host free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold for visit; AOC freezing her eggs and does not rule out 2028 presidential run // AGREE TO DISAGREE: With Spike O'Neil - Gee says he's going to vote for a white guy for president in 2028. Who would you vote for? // GUEST: Mariners HOF nominee Rick Rizzs joins us with WORDS TO LIVE BY
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
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
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
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
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
Utah's Best Cheeseburger Battle is here from the Utah Beef Council. We walk through the contenders. Then, is binge-watching dead? A new report says Netflix originals are losing viewers by Season 2 — we want to hear from YOU: is Netflix losing its steam, or are our phones just winning? Also, Stellantis unveils a $14K EV that could change the game, Health Class tackles whether gray hair is actually reversible and if 30 seconds of exercise can make a real difference. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on the 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 off with Three Things: Utah's Babylon Fire becomes the first to hit 100,000 acres in eight years, Eureka preps for flooding in the fire's aftermath, and we mark one year since the deadly Camp Mystic flooding in Texas. Plus, the U.S. Men's Soccer Team is out of the World Cup. Then — triple-digit heat is here, and we break down the 20-degree AC rule every homeowner should know (but probably won't follow). We dig into Utah's new automated prescription refill program and where AI fits in healthcare, plus why some wealthy families are letting their kids be guinea pigs for AI-powered schools. Is passive income the new American Dream? Ethan shares ideas and warnings you may not have thought of. And to close it out, why girl dads may actually be better bosses, and how do you really ban your teen from social media? 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 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.
Did you survive the Fourth without personal fireworks? Today we recap our parade experience and want to hear how YOU celebrated America's 250th — then we dig into the fires that broke out despite Utah's statewide ban: a brush fire in Provo's Slate Canyon, a "near-total loss" at the original Costa Vida in Layton after a suspected firework fire collapsed the roof and caused over $1M in damage, and a Kaysville brush fire started by young adults shooting bottle rockets at each other. And of course, THE wedding — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot July 3 at Madison Square Garden with Adam Sandler officiating, Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks performing, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid (who was in Utah this weekend narrating for the Tabernacle Choir's America 250 broadcast) sharing Sandler's best marriage advice: "Keep kissing." KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio + 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 kick off with three things you need to know — including a Fourth of July firework and fire update, water-wise landscaping saving millions of gallons at the new Utah State Prison, and more. Then we break down the controversial World Cup red card reversal for the U.S. team and what actually happened on the field. We ask whether leisure actually makes us happy (spoiler: often not), and react to Sony's announcement that it will stop making physical PlayStation discs in January 2028 — a move that has gamers fired up. Plus, back-to-school bargain hunting is already underway, and we look at whether EV batteries are outlasting expectations. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins us in studio to preview part of KSL’s special series, "Beyond Box Elder — The Bet on Data Centers," which takes viewers inside Virginia's Loudoun County, the data center capital of the world, for lessons on what's coming to Utah. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio + 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 (almost) birthday, America! The country turns 250 on Saturday, and we're kicking off the Fourth of July weekend with a celebration and a special russian message to America. We talk the most American foods for your Fourth of July cookout. Where should you watch fireworks this weekend? We've got KSL's full guide to professional fireworks shows and drone displays across Utah, including the Bonneville Salt Flats. NOTE: We will NOT be streaming live tomorrow (Friday, July 3). It's a great chance to catch up on any episodes you've missed! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 p.m. MT, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 p.m. and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 p.m. 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
It's the Fourth of July Eve Eve show and we're getting you ready for the long weekend. We start with Three Things: UDOT road closures and holiday travel tips (61.4 million Americans are expected to drive this weekend), the Twilight baggage drop update, and the heartwarming story of Golden Healers' therapy dogs visiting ash-covered firefighters battling Utah's Iron and Cherry fires. From there — the perfect American hot dog, where you CAN legally set off fireworks (hello, Bonneville Salt Flats), 10 items banned from national parks, and a real talk on fireworks safety. Then we get into the wild stuff: people are literally going to therapy because AI broke their brains. We price out how much it would cost for Caitlyn to get to NYC for Taylor Swift’s wedding. We wrap with the America 250 list as the country turns 250 on Saturday. 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 Harvard professor known for his polarizing theories about extraterrestrial life has been tapped to lead a new White House UFO advisory council — so it's an excuse to talk about aliens. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding is basically confirmed according to a law enforcement official who spoke with the Associated Press, Medicare is launching a pilot program that could unleash a wave of weight-loss drug prescriptions, and Utah is restricting target shooting in 16 counties due to wildfire risk. We also dig into a luggage scam targeting checked bags just in time for holiday travel, firefighters facing threats over fireworks bans, the FDA's big nicotine pouch decision, your state's most popular potato chip, and the great hot dog vs. hamburger debate. Happy America 250 week. 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 daredevil couple scaled the Empire State Building spire, unfurled a peace banner, and got engaged — all before getting arrested. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's MSG wedding is days away, and the clues keep piling up: a castle inside the Garden, celebrity friends arriving in NYC, and a very telling Carpenters t-shirt. We also talk about America's 250 list of American things, plus Salt Lake City police investigating a string of peacock killings, and a wild grizzly bear encounter caught on camera. 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
Utah's Cottonwood Fire continues to burn nearly 94,000 acres at just 4% containment, with an estimated 150 structures destroyed. Today, some evacuated residents will be allowed escorted access to check on their properties — but Beaver County Sheriff Cody Black says they'll be checking IDs to prevent looters. With Utah's statewide firework ban in effect through July 5, cities like Ogden and Lehi are prohibiting personal fireworks and encouraging residents to attend professional shows like those at Thanksgiving Point. But what do you do with fireworks you already bought? North Tooele Fire District PIO Jon Smith shares tips as well as further insight on how fire shelters work for firefighters. In lighter news: Smith Entertainment Group unveiled redesigned Utah Jazz and new Utah Mammoth specialty license plates — the Jazz plate is available to order starting July 1 through the DMV. Plus, we discuss the fate of SLC's iconic Coachman's Dinner & Pancake House sign, where a GoFundMe is trying to raise money to have it safely removed and preserved. Texters chime in with their favorite signs around Utah. In sports, LeBron James officially informed the Lakers he's leaving — the biggest free agency domino in years — and we break down what it could mean for the Jazz. We also talk about teaching your kids about money, why chatbots are replacing therapists (with little scientific evidence) and more of our America 250 list of things! Follow KSL Brightside on social media for updates! 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 kick things off with an important Magnolia Bakery question— is Banana Pudding or Red Velvet the superior choice? Drop your vote in the comments! Plus, we investigate the most horrifying, expired food discoveries lurking in the newsroom fridge. With America's 250th birthday just days away, we dive into the America 250 celebrations list and check in on Sen. John Curtis's America 250 walk. Then we settle the important debate: where do Doug Wright, Ethan, and Alex rank among Utah’s radio hosts? In wild animal news, a string of alligator attacks in Florida has left three people injured and one dead after a 31-year-old woman was killed while swimming in a river near Orlando. We also have a local wildlife alert: HawkWatch International's Harris's Hawk, Stax, has escaped and was last seen near their Salt Lake City offices. If you spot him, contact @hawkwatch on Instagram! Speaking of hawks — Alex shares his experience with hawks. 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 for updates! 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 start with our three things, including some devastating news — three wildland firefighters were killed battling fires on the Utah-Colorado border. We break down what happened, where the fires stand, and what it means heading into the Fourth of July. Speaking of the Fourth, Utah's fireworks fight is getting messy. Gov. Cox has restricted fireworks statewide through July 5, but cities are all over the map — Clinton is allowing them, Fruit Heights banned them, and Kaysville is still figuring it out. Tell us what YOUR city is doing. Plus, Pineview Reservoir is getting drained so Ogden can replace a leaky, decades-old pipeline — most of the water will be out by September 15. Also on the show: Amazon Prime Day hit $26.4 billion in spending, a new SLC school turf field has neighbors calling it a stinky heat island, foreign visitors are baffled by America's AC obsession, campground toilets that can actually kill you, UK boys stuck reading at a primary school level, the great pajama travel debate, plus more of our America 250 list. 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 Monday! We're counting down to the country's biggest birthday yet — America is about to turn 250, and the celebration plans are massive. Alex breaks down his America 250 list. Then, Disneyland's iconic Autopia ride — the only original 1955 Tomorrowland attraction still standing — is being forced by California to ditch gas-powered cars and go electric by early 2027 or shut down entirely. And in what might be the greatest act of public shame in sports history, South Korea's national broadcaster KBS blurred out head coach Hong Myung-bo's face during his press conference after the team's World Cup exit. Oh, and fireworks are still banned in Utah... but some cities are finding spots to do them. 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. 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