KSL Brightside

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.

 

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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?

 

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