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July 22 Afterparty: Fireworks or No Fireworks? + France Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15
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.
35 min
July 22 More Americans Shoplifting Basics + Fireworks Are Legal Today (But Maybe Not in Your City)
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.

1 hr 15 min
July 21 Should You Have to Pay to Be Rescued? Flash Flooding Prep + What to Do If You're Lost
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.
1 hr 2 min
July 21 Afterparty: Inside Search and Rescue with Wasatch County SAR
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.
42 min
July 20 KSL Brightside - July 20th, 2026
KSL Brightside - July 20th, 2026
1 hr 25 min
July 20 Afterparty: Alex Is Back!, Utah’s New Hybrid Fireworks Restrictions & Meet Jimothy the Raccoon
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.

42 min
July 17 Movies That Stink, GLP-1’s and 7-11
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.
1 hr 12 min
July 17 Afterparty: James sees an alien, a new monkey species, and billing brands
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.
43 min
July 16 Chess is hip again, Unconventional Children names, Supernovas
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.
1 hr 23 min
July 16 Afterparty! Fly-bys, Yellowstone Bison will not face formal charges, Shirtless man attacks a Waymo
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.
44 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…