KSL Brightside

We kick things off with the three things! Utah voters sent shockwaves through the Legislature — Senate President Stuart Adams conceded after trailing challenger Stephanie Hollist, losing his seat. Plus, a lethal rabbit virus returns to Utah for the first time since 2022.

We go behind the scenes of wildfire management with North Tooele Fire Department PIO, Jon Smith. Then, Utah Division of Air Quality Director Bryce Bird joins us as Salt Lake City hits #1 worst air quality in the U.S. — what can you actually do to protect yourself and your family?

Also, is office attire too casual now? Sunscreen misinformation is spreading on TikTok. And — what is an "otrovert"?

 

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The Cottonwood Fire has exploded to nearly 60,000 acres with 0% containment. Eagle Point Resort's Lower Lodge and surrounding condos in southern Utah have been destroyed.. We review stunning Ring doorbell footage and photos showing the devastation. Then — calling someone a "Honda Civic" is the hottest new insult on TikTok (is it the new 6-7?). What car are YOU? We assign cars to Ethan and Alex and ask the chat. Plus, plumbers find a 50-year-old wedding ring lost for nearly a decade, earning today's Good Human Award.

 

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Utah's wildfire risk is surging — and humans are the number one cause. From debris burning to fireworks to arson, we break down how human-caused wildfires have been categorized since 2020 and why Governor Cox is asking Utahns to skip the fireworks this Fourth of July, even as the state celebrates America's 250th birthday. As one police chief put it, enforcing a ban in fireworks-loving Utah would be like "fighting a tidal wave with a teaspoon."

Then, parade season is here and Utahns are already staking out spots weeks in advance — where do you draw the line? Plus, KSL News Daily podcast host Maria Shilaos joins us in-studio to talk about the new podcast, Salt Lake City rolls out new rules for short-term rental licenses, a common travel mistake that could void your passport mid-trip, 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.

What do Saltair, Antelope Island, and Liberty Park's amusement park have in common? They all have one-star reviews. We dive into the most brutal one-star reviews of Utah landmarks, including the Tooele aviation marker and debate whether these spots are truly overrated or just misunderstood. Plus, the 2026 World Cup's Adidas Trionda match ball is packed with sensors that transmit data 500 times per second… and yes, it has to be plugged in and charged before every game. Then, the median age for a first-time homebuyer just hit 40 — an all-time high — so we're making it our personal mission to help Caitlyn beat the average (even if Ethan has to cover the down payment). And Commodore is back with the Callback 8020, a $500 retro flip phone designed for digital detox that blocks social media but still runs WhatsApp. 

 

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.

This KSL Brightside, we discuss Utah Fire Watch. Multiple fires erupted this weekend, and we will go into the details on what the containment looks like. The Social Faux Pas that make you a menace to society. And how consumers have shifted from flying cheap airlines to bus trips.  

In this episode of KSL Brightside, Alex and Ethan talk about their Father’s Day. We talk protein and the resurgence of cottage cheese consumption. We also discuss the best Cottage Cheese additions.

In this episode of KSL Brightside, we are celebrating dads. We discuss how parenting has changed over the generations. Val Cameron from The KSL Movie Show joins us to discuss the films that stink and don’t. Finally, humble ourselves and take a look at our first-world problems.

In this KSL Brightside Afterparty, we dive into a little bit of everything. Michael fills Alex and Ethan in on the Pokémon card scalping. Heading into Father’s Day weekend, we discuss the evolutionary advantages of having a dad bod, and where to find the best burgers and fry sauce.

Gas prices are dropping — the national average just fell below $4 for the first time since March, and we break down what Utah drivers are paying at the pump. Plus, West Fest is back with beefed-up safety protocols after last year's shooting, a bee-filled trailer crashes in Yellowstone National Park, and why you might be seeing more black bears this summer. We also debate whether parents should stop tracking their adult kids' locations, check in on GLP-1 news and hear why teens eager to work are struggling to land summer jobs. Then, UDOT's express lane crackdown, price concerns swirling around the new Sundance, and would the NFL ever come to Utah?

 

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Scotland's Tartan Army showed up to the 2026 World Cup in Boston — and drank the entire city dry. Sam Adams says its Boston Taproom sold four times as much beer as on a typical Fourth of July weekend, forcing an emergency Saturday-morning delivery just to keep kegs flowing. One bar tripled its St. Patrick's Day sales. Another ran out of everything. Also, Dallas police got called on rowdy Brits and a Japanese fan who can't speak English but is living his best World Cup life. Is the World Cup actually uniting the world? 

 

Then — Kevin Bacon is temporarily changing his name to Kevin "Bean." We explain why. 

The comment section has questions we need to confront — specifically about Doug the chinchilla's burial.

 

Plus: Senator Curtis is going on a long walk for America 250, and we still want to ask about his hair. Do you get the ick when women drive men around? And a guy on social media is eating at Chinese restaurants until he gets food poisoning — is that genius marketing or just unhinged?

 

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