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May 18 San Diego Mosque Shooting Updates, Dirty Soda's in SPACE?, plus ChatGPT Wants Your Bank Info
San Diego Police have neutralized the threat after an active shooter was reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Ethan and Alex bring the latest updates as they develop.
Plus: Salt Lake City's airport just landed a share of the FAA's $970M for family-friendly travel improvements, SLC is accepting applications for an open city council seat, and a new study says nutrient-rich soda-like drinks could fuel astronauts on deep-space missions. We'll also break down how Salt Lake City stacks up against other cities competing for an MLB expansion team.

In Hour 2: Utah is #1 in the nation for high school financial literacy — but Salt Lake City just ranked DEAD LAST among 53 major metros for new-grad job prospects, according to ADP Research. How is that even possible? Then: OpenAI launched ChatGPT personal finance tools that let you connect your bank accounts through Plaid — but should you really hand your financial data to an AI chatbot? And a small town in New York declared a state of emergency over AI-powered license plate cameras. We discuss how a Utah attorney performed life-saving CPR mid-hearing and is giving props to his time in the Boy Scouts.
1 hr 25 min
May 18 Afterparty! Kilby Block Party Recap, Apple's Spy Pin & Follicle Watch 2026
Ethan breaks down his weekend and Kilby Block Party and shares some photos of a standout band who stayed strong in the cold. Then: the viral video that enraged the internet. A Washington man hurled a rock at "Lani," a beloved endangered monk seal in Maui, told witnesses he was "rich enough to pay the fines," and is now facing federal charges. His lawyer says he was trying to help turtles.

Plus, Apple is building an AI wearable pin with cameras and mics that record everything around you — does it go too far? And finally, it's Follicle Watch 2026: we revisit "The Great Unbalding" and PP405, the hair loss drug heading to Phase 3 trials. But has the openness around balding just turned into a nonstop marketing gimmick? We talk ads, honesty, and our own hair journeys.
45 min
May 15 Stinky Movies, Crop Chaos & Concert Dos and Don’ts!
KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth stops by to break down the films you should skip — and the ones worth your time — plus he weighs in on the biggest entertainment story of the week: the official search for the next James Bond is underway.

Then it's Ethan and Alex’s version of the Three Things You Need to Know— from a potential $13 billion boost for clothing retailers thanks to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, to Ford's CEO warning that AI will replace half of all white-collar workers as 20,000 automotive jobs vanish, and crop problems in southern Utah. A farmer is speaking out after TikTokers drove through and destroyed his crops — and the main culprit just posted a response claiming he thought it was just grass.

We've also got the teen takeover phenomenon hitting close to home (including Alex's unforgettable Maverik parking lot experience), why concerts and everyday life keep getting less affordable, and KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins us with some concert dos and don’ts as Kilby Block Party kicks off its seventh year today at the Utah State Fairpark. We wrap it all up with "Really Real Headlines" and "First World Problems" — because it’s Friday, so why not!?
1 hr 20 min
May 15 Afterparty! TikTokers vs. Crops + First World Problems
A Hurricane, Utah, farm manager named Todd Brown is asking for help after diesel truck TikTokers rolled through his oat fields — night after night — snapping golden-hour content for social media after a regional truck event. The main TikToker finally responded, claiming he thought it was just grass. Ethan and Alex hear the responses posted online and share their takes on the issue. Then we close with "First World Problems." Starting with a report that some billionaires are now telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes, as wealth-tax proposals gain steam in New York and California.
31 min
May 14 Free-Range Kids, Fast-Growing Cities & a City With No Name
Utah is burning — and blowing over. Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including how wildfires scorched hundreds of acres in Wayne and Millard counties this week while wind ripped power poles down across the state.
We break down which Utah cities are growing the fastest (and what that means for the rest of us), get the latest on the hantavirus cruise ship's timeline to sail again, and dig into Rep. Blake Moore's new bipartisan bill that wants to let your kids roam free without the cops showing up. Plus, Ogden Valley's brand-new city needs a name — the official options are fine, but we asked AI to pitch some of its own and read them to Ethan live on air.

In our second hour, we discuss what the trucking and construction industry has to say about a federal gas tax holiday, plus Sloan Schrage, KSL Investigative Reporter, joins the show to discuss how more people are using buy now pay later for essentials like groceries. We discuss how women are buying more homes, but the men they date have some strong feelings about it.. Plus, sandwich drone delivery.
1 hr 20 min
May 14 Afterparty: Do You Eat Airbnb Leftovers? Plus, Monster Wolves
Ethan and Alex kick off the live stream with a discussion about Japan’s new Monster Wolves Robots and how they are being used. They read through some home listing roasts, debate when it’s appropriate to eat leftover food in an Airbnb and discuss our fascination with true crime following the sentencing of Kouri Richins.
42 min
May 13 Ask an Officer, Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison, and AI Doctors
For National Police Week, Ethan and Alex sit down with Kevin Murray, President of Utah’s Fraternal Order of Police, to discuss some things that people may misunderstand about police officers. Kouri Richins gets sentenced to life in Prison. KSL Legal Analyst and Co-Host of Inside Sources Greg Skordas joins with life analysis. Ethan and Alex wrap the show, talking about AI doctors and dog positivity.
54 min
May 13 Afterparty: Kouri Richins’ Facial Expressions in Court + Adults are in a Fun Drought
Kouri Richins, who has been convicted of killing her husband, is being sentenced today. Ethan and Alex react to some of her unique facial expressions while she was listening to others speak in court. In an effort to bring some positivity, since adults are apparently experiencing a “Fun Drought”, Ethan and Alex discuss ways they fit in fun in their lives.
42 min
May 12 Diamond Digestion Theft, Beta Moms & the Case for More Recess
Ethan and Alex kick things off with their three things, including an update on the Canvas hack, 30-minute Amazon deliveries and a man who swallowed stolen Tiffany diamonds and later pooped them out has decided to represent himself in court. Plus, the American Academy of Pediatrics says kids need more recess, not less, as childhood obesity climbs and school districts keep cutting break time. We also dig into the rise of "beta moms" who are ditching the helicopter parenting playbook in favor of date nights and dirty dishes.
Then, the EU is cracking down on addictive social media design; UPD detectives are urging you to freeze your credit right amid a recent scam. A lawsuit claims ChatGPT helped plan a school shooting, while in the education world, professors return to old-school Blue Book exams, Crumbl leadership shakes up, and Dunkin's parent company files for an IPO (but do we even like the donuts?)

1 hr 21 min
May 12 Afterparty: Diet Coke Parties, Balding, and Live Concerts in the Movie Theatre?
A shortage of aluminum caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure is making Diet Coke hard to find across Asia — and in India, people are responding the only logical way: by throwing Diet Coke parties. Plus, there's a new medicine that claims to treat baldness… but would you actually try it? AMC is rolling out live concert streams in movie theaters, and we want to know: would you pay $40–$70 to watch a live show on the big screen? And Eric Clapton cuts a concert short after someone throws something at him on stage.
41 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…