KSL Brightside

 

Can an HOA take the “full size” out of Halloween? We talk about a request to skip big candy bars, explore the history of fun-size treats with KSL’s Alexandrea Bonilla and get into movies that stink. Plus, Andrew Adams joins us for Haunted Utah and a look at the Egyptian Theatre. 

Then, Gen Z turns to run clubs. KSL's Heather Peterson also joins us to discuss mandatory overtime for Utah correctional officers. We wrap up with first-world problems and a preview of KSL After Dark, tonight from 7–9 p.m. and on podcasts. 

 

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with Jon Smith and a look at Utah’s spooky side. Plus, a fundraiser for a Red Baron worker targeted by a prank tops $516,000—a heartwarming response to a not-so-funny moment. Then we break down a rescue from a woman in a banana suit. And don’t miss KSL After Dark tonight from 7–9 PM!  

 

East Idaho News director Nate Eaton joins KSL Brightside to discuss the new KSL podcast, “Deceived: The Daybell Story,” and his experience covering the case. Plus, Utah’s aerospace industry aims to help Team USA build faster bobsleds. 

In Perfect Parent Club, parents join forces to delay smartphones for their kids—but could that work for your family? The CEO of DraftKings is warning parents to talk to their kids about gambling addiction; we also share stories that didn’t make the show and highlight rideshare credits to help Utahns get home safely this Halloween weekend. 

 

Stuffing, mashed potatoes, or yams—which Thanksgiving side deserves a spot on your plate? KSL Brightside digs into America’s favorites and the internet’s reaction to Liberty Biberty, the yellow-ball insurance mascot. 

Plus, Vacation Club explores rising airline rewards card fees, the appeal of budget flights and a cruise ship headed for a different kind of send-off. And why is Gen Z moving away from traditional “mom cars”? 

A $200 Thanksgiving meal kit—convenient or costly? We crunch the holiday dinner numbers, discuss Kilby Block Party’s lineup news and explore a round-the-world cruise interrupted by rising fuel costs. Plus, Utah’s license plate reader debate raises questions about surveillance and the right to call attention to it. We also explore ways to interrupt a “what if” anxiety spiral plus we talk about the stories that didn't make the show.  

Would you brave a hundreds-of-miles river journey in an inflatable kayak? On today’s KSL Brightside, we dive into adventurer Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin expedition and the communication blackout that had followers holding their breath. Then, we explore AI-powered virtual pets.  

Plus, Halloween brings plenty of treats—but could the spending leave you with a financial hangover? We talk costumes, decorations and the cost of it all.  

 

Should the University of Utah have apologized to Pat McAfee? We weigh in on the College GameDay controversy and the early kickoff stirring up Holy War fans. Plus, the “switch witch” debate: Would you trade your kids’ Halloween candy for toys, buy it back or let them enjoy their haul?

We also discuss caffeine pouches and why some schools are banning them, rising holiday shipping and toy costs, and the deceptive-pricing allegations against Dollar General. Investigators share a breakthrough in a Utah murder case more than 50 years old related to Ted Bundy.  We end with the most mispronounced words, the word of the year and the AI question of the day.  

 

Is more screen time really what we need? We dig into reports of cracking iPhone Duo displays and the idea of double doomscrolling. Plus, Instagram is testing 90-minute videos—but does anyone want another YouTube, and will creators get paid?  

Then, we discuss reports that Netflix viewers are watching less, and what keeps us reaching for—or putting down—the remote. And in Vacation Club, we tackle airplane etiquette: Are passengers getting worse, and which bad habits make flying miserable? 

Should siblings have the same rules, or does fair parenting mean treating each child differently? We debate phones, curfews, and the inevitable “but they got to!” Plus, Salt Lake County prosecutors are using AI to review evidence; what do we think about AI use in the Justice System?

In Health Class, we talk about breathing exercises, food dyes, and a Halloween myth. We also explore questions about sports-betting cameras at Utah State, and flock camera signs put up by civilians.

 

🎙️ Catch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

The McRib is back, and Sweet Tomatoes is making a comeback. What other foods deserve a return? Then, we check out tiny MicroDuck robots that stomp, somersault, and might land on your Christmas wish list.

Plus, flooding in San Juan County and a rockslide in Provo Canyon have us asking whether Earth is mad at us. We also discuss a flight that returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant reportedly spotted a passenger texting about a hijacking plan.

 

🎙️ Catch KSL Brightside live weekdays from 12–3 PM: exclusively on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.