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KSL Brightside episodes

October 23 Logan or Provo, First World Problems and Bedtime Procrastination

We get into the movies that stink for the week. Plus, the crew discusses iPhone Duo launch-day excitement and a pediatrician’s warning about energy drinks for teens. Then it’s Logan or Provo—and a conversation about why parents are struggling to find time to volunteer at school. Why do we put off bedtime when we know we need sleep?KSL Brightside wraps up with First World Problems and a preview of KSL After Dark, a collection of haunting tales from familiar KSL voices airing a compilation of haunting tales. Airing on KSL NewsRadio tonight from 7p – 9p and then on Friday, October 30th from 7p-9p. The full show will also be available as a podcast on the KSL NewsRadio app and on kslpodcasts.com or wherever you listen.
1 hr 23 min
October 23 Afterparty: Hurricane flooding, Training AI to do your job & Taco Bell stays with Pepsi

Flooding forces evacuations in Hurricane, Utah; we take a look at the damage. Then, in Artificial Unintelligence, the crew discusses workers in India training AI to do their jobs—and the uncomfortable questions that it raises. Plus, Taco Bell sticks with Pepsi while KFC switches to Coke, sparking a roundup of food news and soda loyalties. Michael joins the stream.
43 min
October 22 Ghost hunts in Utah, Airbnb scales back cleaning rules & AI shopping assistants
We kick things off by getting into the spooky spirit with a ghost hunt at Utah’s Camp Floyd and a royal residence with a haunted reputation. Plus, Airbnb’s new cleaning rules spark a debate: How many chores should guests have to do before checking out?
We also explore Walmart’s plans for AI shopping assistants, conversational navigation coming to Apple CarPlay, and one longtime couple’s approach to keeping the peace: scheduled meetings to air their grievances.
1 hr 13 min
October 22 Afterparty: Trick-or-treat hot spots in Utah, Thanksgiving chips & UK to fine people for being too loud on transit

Where should you go for the best trick-or-treating? We check out Reese’s guide to candy hot spots in Utah, plus Lay’s wants to put Thanksgiving dinner into a potato chip.
Then, Vacation Club looks ahead to 2027 as a record number of Americans plan cruise getaways. Plus, could fines help quiet loud music and videos on public transportation? We give Alex an intervention as we talk about “loudcasting” and sharing the ride—not your playlist.
44 min
October 21 Senior 'Screenagers', $50K to Bring Visitors to Salt Lake, & Fast Passport Warnings

A Utah County planning commission meeting over data center rules turns tense, with video showing protesters being removed by deputies. Plus, Visit Salt Lake is offering $50,000 in grants for ideas that attract visitors—what would you pitch?
Then, when adult children worry about their parents’ screen time, how can they help? We talk about older “screenagers” and ways to cut back on social media. We also cover allegations against a Utah travel agent over unbooked trips and missing refunds, and questions about companies promising fast passport services. We end with the AI question of the day.
1 hr 25 min
October 21 Afterparty: Utah County Data Center Meeting Ends in Arrests

A tense meeting in Utah County Tuesday night — where planning commissioners approved a new ordinance for data centers. At one point, protesters could be heard yelling before a commissioner told authorities to remove them. Video shared with KSL shows a protester was removed from the meeting hall; witnesses say Utah County Sheriff's deputies threw them to the ground. We break down the tense video, the sheriff’s office statement, and the questions surrounding the confrontation.
Plus, a school’s AI-generated image of a child as an adult raises concerns. We also explore a tool designed to predict cancer survival from a selfie and how Utah State University is using Roblox and Minecraft to introduce prospective students to campus.
44 min
October 20 Rethinking Renting, Detecting a Lie and Trading Card Theft

Is renting getting a bad rap? As homeownership costs climb, we look into the latest numbers driving people out of buying homes and when renting might make more sense in Utah —and why it’s time to rethink the stigma. Plus, a look at Utah headlines and what voters need to know as early voting begins.
Then, can avoiding embarrassment mean missing out on valuable life lessons? We discuss social media and the online world younger adults live in and how it can push people to avoid awkward moments that can build confidence and resilience. Plus, a trading-card heist worth nearly $1 million!
1 hr 28 min
October 20 Afterparty: Jay-Z Picks Himself For Super Bowl Halftime? Family Rides All of UTA in One Day and Aisle Seat Drama

One family, one day, and every UTA stop from Ogden to Provo! Cameron Warenski shares his family’s eight-hour adventure—that has us thinking about creative ways to get outside and spend time with your family.
Plus, would you give up your aisle seat on a long flight so a couple could sit together? An update on an Indiana candidate's viral interview and who is really going to get picked for the Super Bowl halftime show. Jay-Z reportedly picked himself.
41 min
October 19 Should Adult Kids Pay Rent? Holiday Travel Sticker Shock and Workweek Bloat

When adult kids live at home, should they pay rent—and how much? We weigh the balance between helping your kids get ahead and teaching financial responsibility, with listeners sharing their own experiences. Plus, rising holiday airfares could put a squeeze on travel budgets, and adding work into Sunday raises questions about flexibility, boundaries and job security. We wrap up with our AI question of the day.

1 hr 27 min
October 19 Afterparty: Should We Bring Back the Dodo? Plus, French Couple Unbothered by Fiery Protests
Could the extinct dodo make a comeback? We explore the idea in an Animal Kingdom Segment. Plus a French couple is going viral after appearing unbothered as this sip wine and smoke as protestors are setting fires behind them.
Also, the scheduling struggles that couples with young kids have to face and a MapQuest update revealing automated license plate reader networks.
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…