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Greydon Gunnell was born on the morning of September 11, 2001. Now turning 25 on the 25th anniversary, he's honoring the day with 25 acts of kindness — and he joins us to share his story. FBI Salt Lake City Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls recaps today's 9/11 Stair Climb at America First Field and talks how the attacks reshaped national security and airport protocols over the past quarter century and how they continue to change. We also hear from young KSL producers who grew up learning about 9/11 rather than living it as they were born after the event happened. Beyond remembrance, we get into Frightmares opening day and Lagoon's new dynamic pricing, Utah's prop betting ban holding up in court, a getaway driver busted in a South Salt Lake bank robbery. We end with first world problems.  

 

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. 

 

It's been 25 years since the September 11th attacks, and we reflect on the day that changed everything — including the stunning drone memorial that recreated the Twin Towers over New York Harbor using 2,977 individual lights, one for every life lost. There's now an entire generation that wasn't alive on that day. We also look at today's local commemoration events and flyovers. 

Then, is too much money actually a problem? Bloomberg reports that tech's newly minted millionaires and billionaires are battling "sudden wealth syndrome" — guilt, identity crises, and even divorce after cashing out big. The ultimate first-world problem, or something deeper? 

Plus, we walk through why someone things In-N-Out isn't as hyped up as we all think it is.  

 

KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Catch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and tune in on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. 

 

We kick things off with the Three Things, including reflection on the one-year anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk at UVU. Apparently, there is a growing issue of repayment avoidance among younger adults...with Venmo ghosting. Plus, what happens to your brain when you use AI every day? New data shows some interesting details about memory. Parents: a psychologist says the best tantrum handlers do five specific things — and their kids end up more emotionally intelligent. We also dig into whether kids should be tracking their parents' locations. 

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. 

 

We kick things off with health class on KSL Brightside! Scientists invented smart underwear that tracks your farts to detect digestive issues (yes, really). Then, a worker is stirring up debate about booking fake meetings with himself just to get stuff done — and honestly, we get it. We also talk about how to tell if someone secretly dislikes you, and a bear has been spotted in Mapleton.  

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. 

The NFL season kicks off tonight, and we've got a packed show. An Anthropic researcher just quit the AI industry, warning that self-improving systems could spiral out of control by the end of next year — we break down what that means. Plus, the U of U is testing how robots and humans learn to work together. New data from the Kem C. Gardner Institute paints a stark picture of Utah housing: 91% of renters can't afford the median home payment, and homeownership is nearing historic lows — we dig into the latest.  Then, a Virginia mom was convicted of child abuse for letting her 5-year-old walk to a pond alone in a gated community — is this free-range parenting gone wrong, or a punishment gone too far? We want to hear from you. Plus: Ethan weighs when the right time is to put down his dog. And we ask AI if it'll promise not to take over humanity.

 

KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.

Apple just dropped its biggest news in years — the iPhone Duo, the company's first-ever foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. We break down the announcements from today's event, the $1,999 price tag, and what it all means. Plus, returning stuff is getting more difficult (and shoppers aren't happy about it), and the Girl Scouts are shaking up cookie season with two brand-new additions — including one made just for dogs.

 

KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.

ESPN's Jeff Passan calls Salt Lake City's MLB expansion bid "by far the most advanced" of any contender — we break down what that means for Utah baseball. Plus, a rat knocked out power for 3,400 Bluffdale customers; more water is being released from Flaming Gorge to help Lake Powell, and Utah ranks #3 happiest state in America.  Provo's mayor defends the proposed Vesper Amphitheater in Provo Canyon as Vivint founder Todd Pedersen and residents push back over traffic, noise, and canyon preservation.

New PISA scores show US teen reading levels have plummeted to near their lowest point in 25 years — with device distraction a major factor. Thieves stole Renoir paintings worth millions from a French Riviera museum, so we asked AI how you'd hypothetically steal the Mona Lisa. Plus, a survival guide for displaced workers navigating layoffs.

And for 988 Day, we're partnering with the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation for Healthy Mind Matters — we sit down with Racheal Jasperson, Zero Suicide Program Manager, on how the community can help prevent suicide. Your gift to the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation can help reach people earlier and improve access to care — visit hmhf.org today.  

 

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. 

The NTSB investigation is underway after an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others — we have new video of the crash and the latest from federal investigators. Plus, Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has left over 340,000 travelers stranded after erupting and grounding more than 2,000 flights. Then, an unruly American Airlines passenger was duct-taped to his first-class seat and arrested after the flight diverted to Baltimore — and we've heard he may have also been fired from his job.  US Open influencers are facing backlash for not respecting tennis etiquette when filming with their ring lights.   

 

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. 

On this KSL Brightside Afterparty, we test our reading skills. Alex and Ethan take the TikTok boyfriend reading test to see if they pass. A mysterious creature attacks three people in New Hampshire. Finally, we discuss AI in menu photos.