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KSL Brightside episodes

August 06 Riverdale Fire Shuts Down Freeway, Europe's Drought Crisis, and Why The 18 summers parenting trend is getting backlash
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.
1 hr 26 min
August 06 Afterparty: Utah's Mirror Lake Highway Named America's Most Beautiful Drive, Gene-Edited Hypoallergenic Dogs, and News Anchor Falls Asleep Live on Air
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.

45 min
August 05 Superwalkers, Ozempic Bullying & the Utah Burrito Debate

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.
1 hr 24 min
August 05 What Belongs in the Utah Burrito? Plus, Banned Roombas & the 9th & 9th Whale Gets a New Paint Job
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.

43 min
August 04 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 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.
1 hr 14 min
August 04 Toast the Cat Survives the Midvale Fire and the Wienermobile Rolls Into Town
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.
45 min
August 03 The Ugliest Town in Utah, Why Adult Kids Are Cutting Off Their Parents, and SLC's 'Trolley' Dilemma
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.

1 hr 26 min
August 03 Afterparty: National Anthem RUINED, Prettiest Town in Utah and Squishy Danger
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.
44 min
July 31 Movies That Stink | First World Problems, and Landlords Charge Fee for Working From Home?
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.

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1 hr 23 min
July 31 Afterparty: Midvale Apartment Fire | Armadillos Spreading Leprosy?! | Would You Pay to Change Your Eye Color?
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.

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45 min

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KSL Brightside. A smart take on life, current events, and everything important to you and your family - With a dose of fun. Join Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry every weekday from 1-3 on KSL…