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Movies that stink, plus Three Things you need to know:  today is the first-ever Dolly Day — honoring the late Dolly Parton on 9/25 (9-to-5). Plus, Taylor Swift dropped four new songs, and more. Kaysville residents are getting bombarded by roofing companies after a hailstorm. We also dig into why colleges are finally slashing tuition, Ryan Smith's MLB expansion bidding war, why people are skipping car repairs to save money, and why finding a good deal on your next car is getting harder. In Health Class: some big companies are dropping GLP-1 coverage; science says stop eating three hours before bed.. We close it out with First World Problems.

 

🎙️ KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube 1–3 PM.

 

Today's Brightside Afterparty is brought to you by JCW's: the Burger Boys, as Ethan and Alex broadcast live from JCW's in Herriman. Diesel just hit record highs, and experts say your Thanksgiving grocery bill is next. How much do you spend on the holiday meal — and how do you keep it cheap? Then we're talking travel: the one healthy habit flight attendants and dietitians swear by, what flight crews actually know about you when you board, and more.  Plus, there's a new campaign by Ski Utah to bring in the Super El Niño.

 

🎙️ KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream 12–1 PM, then radio + YouTube 1–3 PM.

 

Is Utah ready for more pro football? The UFL announces an expansion to the Beehive State, and we dig into what’s ahead. Plus, Retail Therapy tackles convenience-store pricing problems as some popular convenience stores have reportedly been upcharging customers. And we ask when first birthday parties started needing wedding-sized budgets. 

In Health Class, we discuss rising GLP-1 prescriptions among young children. Then, fish washing onto properties as Pineview Reservoir drains opens up a new business opportunity for Steve.  We also explore McDonald’s move into advertising and what it could mean for your next trip through the drive-thru. 

 

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Gen Z is apparently bringing iced coffee to their job interviews. We try to understand why. Plus, at three years old, this toddler has visited 12 Disney parks and now has a world record! In this edition of the Perfect Parent Club, we meet Bootsie Darrington, the Idaho Falls toddler whose family travels made her the youngest person to visit every Disney theme park across the globe.  

Plus, would smart glasses without a camera make you more comfortable? We discuss Meta’s new camera-free AI glasses and the privacy questions surrounding wearable tech. Then, hundreds of dead fish wash onto a family’s property as Pineview Reservoir draws down—and we revisit Steve’s memorable carp taco taste test.  

 

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Should parents get a say in what OTHER families pack for school lunch? KSL Brightside dives into “Oreo-gate” and the school-snack disputes putting parents and teachers in the middle. Where do reasonable rules end and lunchbox policing begin? Plus, Texters chime in with good news from their day.  

Then, COLD Podcast host Dave Cawley joins us in-studio to discuss the release of COLD Season 4: Blamed on Bundy: The Disappearance of Nancy Baird.  

Grandparents taking care of their grandkids may be at a lower risk of cognitive decline. Plus, the AI Q of the day.  

 

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We've got more bear news! Utah seems to be under attack by bears. KSL Brightside checks in on bear sightings all across Utah just over the past few days. We then tackle a different kind of domestic drama: “food divorce.” Could eating separate meals keep couples happy—or is dinner disagreement a sign of bigger problems? 

Plus, we discuss McDonald’s and how they are adapting to the GLP-1 conversation, and head to Health Class for Joe Burrow’s unexpected rib story and a warning about BATS.  

 

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Who says millennials aren’t buying homes? KSL Brightside digs into Utah’s standout homeownership numbers—and the hurdles buyers still face. Plus, why so many adults feel exhausted, whether cutting off late-night snacks could help, and the appeal of foldable phones. Heather Peterson joins us to discuss the childcare gap between school dismissal and the end of the workday. We also talk about fall’s arrival, efforts to help the Colorado River, and how much Utah snow it would take before we (Ethan) start complaining. Plus the AI Question of the day. 

 

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Is confiscating 650 rolls of toilet paper before a homecoming prank good policing—or a party foul? On KSL Brightside, we debate “Operation Clean Sweep,” test our scam-spotting skills with an AI quiz, Plus, Alex’s trip and food recap, and a Utah crossing guard’s dramatic stop.   

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A man was arrested after pepper-spraying a moviegoer for using their phone during a film — and the internet has feelings about it. Plus, a tragic lightning strike death on Mount Timpanogos, and a hiker and dog seriously injured in a moose attack on Rob's Trail. 

Then — "phubbing." It's the phone habit you're definitely guilty of, and experts say it's destroying intimacy in relationships. We're also talking Gen Z's obsession with turning their backyards into a "third space," and why 80% of Americans still don't know what's for dinner by late afternoon. 

Plus — where do you draw the line on pets in public? Text us at 57500. 

KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM; radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. 

 

Two brothers went bowfishing at Pineview Reservoir and found a live grenade instead. With water levels at historic lows, the Weber County Bomb Squad detonated it on the spot — and officials say the receding water has also uncovered two vehicles and three firearms so far. 

Then, Yellowstone's Geology team dropped their 2026 "funky finds" report: over 20,000 pieces of trash pulled from geysers and hot springs, including AirPods, Invisalign retainers, Pokémon cards, rubber duckies, and a tiny copy of The Vampire Diaries. 

Plus — the most stolen hotel item isn't the robe (we've all thought about it). And meet Bezzy, the data center plushie that screams real server noise when you squeeze it. 

 

KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.