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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?)

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.

Ethan and Alex discuss a recent update from Utah health officials on Utahns exposed to hantavirus. Plus, a debate making waves in Florida over parking spot rules, fueled by new conversations about who deserves priority access. The hosts end the first how discussing how the federal government prepares to revoke passports from parents behind on child support. In hour 2, Ethan and Alex break down the consideration for a federal gas tax suspension amid the war in Iran and high gas prices. Then we pivot to Utah updates—from the Jazz’s plans around their #2 draft pick to the state’s first-ever historical museum, a project aiming to bridge past and present. Rounding things out, Texas launches a lawsuit accusing Netflix of harmful data practices.

Ethan and Alex kick things off with another update on Hantavirus, with the help of an AI‑generated Hantavirus rap about symptoms, followed by the heart‑melting true story of a kitten pulled alive from Mississippi tornado rubble. From there, we jump to the internet’s collective lament over beloved things ruined by becoming too popular. We also look into why Americans tip less on weekends, according to the Wall Street Journal. To end the stream, a discussion on the rise of budget grocery chains and the tension between “shameful” and “savvy” discount shopping.

KSL Brightside serves up a full buffet of the bizarre and the brilliant. Val Cameron of the KSL Movie Show, stops by to break down the movies that stink, we run through the Three Things—including a hacked Canvas that’s come back to life, a historically bad snowmelt year, and Costco’s new chicken tender craze—before diving into America’s uncertain relationship with chicken. Then it’s UFO files, GLP‑1 judgment, World Cup sticker shock, and your texts on Mother’s Day gifts NOT to give… plus what’s going on with Bigfoot.

We start with a conversation on bad gifts to give for Mother’s Day, jump to a car that gets more miles per gallon than your brain can process, peek into the new world of parking‑lot license plate readers to curb retail theft, and end with a deep dive into why oversharing might be your secret social superpower.

From Ogden’s new paid‑parking plan and Provo’s smart conservation move near Slate Canyon to Salt Lake City’s heated debate over a street‑camping ban, we’re breaking down 3 things happening across Utah before diving into the internet’s latest group project: buying Spirit Airlines. We touch on Utah’s national spotlight for measles and hantavirus, with a check-in from Steve on his new hantavirus cruise line. We also question whether Disney Adults are actually the happiest debtors alive and explore why younger generations refuse to answer phone calls as telephobia rises. Then it’s No Mow May—a benefit for pollinators, or does it just create a tick problem? Ethan walks through what to do in a real bear attack, and finally, a little digital spring‑cleaning to wrap things up.

Ethan and Alex tackle the wave of new Utah laws taking effect today—from roundabout rules to the kratom ban and new e‑bike helmet requirements—before jumping into Jeff Bezos selling his yacht in a classic “First World Problems” moment. They explore the strange story of alleged kamikaze dolphins, break down a Yellowstone bear attack with real survival tips, and dig into whether the four‑day school week is gaining traction. KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera joins KSL Brightside to discuss the pressure families feel from overscheduled kids. NASA ambassador Patrick Wiggins weighs in on growing space‑trash concerns, and the show wraps with a nod to KSL NewsRadio’s 104th birthday.

Ethan and Alex kick things off by unpacking Jeff Bezos’ decision to sell his mega‑yacht, then jump into the return of fruit‑flavored vaping—now with a smartphone twist—and Utah’s crackdown on kratom. The chaos continues as they debate Delta’s snack‑less flights and Alex confronts Ethan’s growing Hantavirus fixation.

Ethan and Alex kick off the radio show with a quick hit of Utah’s biggest conversations of the day: from the state’s favorite license plate and rising cougar encounters to the fiery Box Elder datacenter debate that packed a room with frustrated residents. Utah’s new ban on prop bets is set to go into effect, the hosts discuss how this opens up the conversation parents need to have with their kids about gambling. Ethan and Alex talk with Bret Rawson of the law firm Nelson Jones, also general counsel of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police and a former police officer, about when bystanders should intervene in law enforcement situations, following an incident over the weekend. Alex quizzes Ethan on Cinco de Mayo. The second hour covers drought‑driven sprinkler shaming, July 4th wildfire worries, new research on school cell‑phone bans, and a viral teacher who turns student emails into emo anthems. Three trending things Which Utah license plate looks the best? A surprisingly passionate statewide debate. Cougar sightings are up. Wildlife officials explain why encounters are increasing and how to stay safe. Box Elder Data Center drama. A packed, heated meeting as commissioners approve the next step of a controversial data‑center proposal. We reset the story: why residents are upset, what the project actually is, and why commissioners say it’s still far from a done deal. (Plenty of sound opportunities from last night’s crowd.) Utah’s ban on prop betting goes into effect Wednesday Utah’s new restriction on proposition betting takes effect Wednesday. The state is pushing back against prediction‑market platforms that insist they’re not gambling. We explain what prop bets are, why the state is cracking down, and how parents can talk to kids about online money‑risk traps. Should you intervene with law enforcement? A passerby helped UHP troopers arrest a knife‑wielding man — raising a big question: When is it smart to intervene in law enforcement situations? Ethan and Alex bring on guest Bret Rawson, attorney, former police officer, and general counsel for the Utah Fraternal Order of Police, to break down the risks and realities of civilian intervention. Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday Food deals, quick history, and a rapid‑fire Cinco de Mayo quiz to close out the hour. Sprinkler shame Utah’s drought continues and it turns out, there are ways to report your neighbor for wasting water. We ask: Would you turn in your neighbor for watering too early? Fireworks & the Fourth of July A dry winter + the nation’s 250th anniversary = fire officials and veterans bracing for a risky July 4th. We look at wildfire concerns, safety warnings, and what communities may need to rethink this year. School cell phone bans don’t change test scores… But that’s not the point A new study says school cell‑phone bans don’t change attendance or test scores. A new study claims phone bans don’t affect attendance or academic performance. Alex walks through the real concern of what students are doing on their phones in school and the aftereffects. Teacher turns student emails into emo songs A teacher has gone viral for transforming student emails into full‑blown emo tracks. Ethan and Alex listen to the song and discuss the emails.

A study claiming school cell‑phone bans don’t change attendance or test scores — while the real issue may be the nonstop digital drama happening off the record; a rare and unsettling hantavirus situation that turns a routine health segment into a crash course on rodent‑borne risks. Alex and Ethan talk about new restrictions from UK airlines that are reshaping what travel vloggers or anyone can film in the air. Alex and Ethan end the stream with a teacher who turned his students’ emails into an emo song. Welcome, School Cell Phone Ban research, and more Ethan and Alex kick off day 2 of KSL Brightside... they mention a new study claims phone bans don’t affect attendance or academic performance, but Alex is worried about other issues phones are causing in the classroom. Health Class: Rodent Droppings & Rare Human‑to‑Human Hantavirus As a suspected cruise‑ship outbreak raises unsettling questions.. We talk about what hantavirus actually is, why rodent exposure matters, and how public‑health messaging walks the line between caution and panic. YouTuber Problems: UK Airlines Crack Down on In‑Flight Filming British Airways and others are tightening rules on recording in the cabin — including bans on filming crew without consent and outright prohibitions on livestreaming. Teacher Turns Student Emails Into Emo Songs A teacher goes viral for transforming student emails into full‑blown emo tracks.

Ethan and Alex kick off KSL Brightside with a proper welcome‑back—who they are, where they’ve been, and why they’re here. From there, the conversation shifts into the “Perfect Parent Club” as Utah revisits a big question: should parents be allowed to teach their own kids driver’s ed? The crew brings it to the audience for debate. Then it’s full travel mode: Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown sparks passenger chaos, airlines raise fares but people keep booking. Fake voicemails from a very fake former KSL exec interrupt the show, and a non-fake, very alive, Doug Wright surprises Ethan and Alex. The show keeps rolling with students racing through online degrees, three trending stories you won’t believe (including illegal vape sales, dishwasher radio voices, and Trump passports), and whether convenience stores like Maverik should worry about fast‑food competition. Ethan and Alex wrap with Utah outdoors news—from stocking prehistoric fish to what to do if animals are nesting near your home.

Ethan and Alex are back from the Nightside Project with the new KSL Brightside. It’s May the 4th, so Michael brings the Star Wars props, before the crew jumps into eye‑catching travel headlines: a cruise ship hit with hantavirus concerns, a baby born two months early at 30,000 feet, and a United flight forced into an emergency over an unruly passenger—with a nod to the ghost of Spirit Airlines along the way. Plus, a Wall Street Journal conversation starter on comfort vs. quality of life, a psychologist’s take on the pursuit of happiness, health‑class real talk, and overthinking body‑language myth. Watch the KSL Brightside 12 PM stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKSLBrightside

Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry recap Ethan's trip to Disney where he rates the Genie Plus line waiting system that has replaced the fast pass and Alex wonders what a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing really actually accomplished. Plus, another week of Faux-Intern Ryan providing a zenheadline featuring a Dairy Queen Manager who takes the time to thwart a Karen. See our website for privacy information.

Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry jump on together for a quick episode before Ethan heads to Disneyland where he forces his children to pay their own way. Millard then launches into a story not for the faint of heart if you are a large bird lover as details emerge as to how the Australians have had to fight to defeat the mighty emu over the past several decades. Finally, a #zenheadline that features two collegiate athletes who have found their niche in the NIL market earning hundreds of thousands of dollars for their massive social media presence as athletes. Ethan defends the bureaucracy that is the NCAA. Of course, he does. See our website for privacy information.

Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry get together for their weekly session of news bytes, stupid rants, and Tom Cruise shenanigans. Alex compares Elon Musk to Willy Wonka, Ethan is approached at a local grocery store about how many coyotes he could kill if he was attacked by a pack of them and Amazon Prime is streaming the Mission Impossible movies, which Alex finds impossible to stomach. A #zenheadline featuring a challenge from a gym owner to shovel your neighbor's walkways and a local Salt Lake City donut shop is opening a location near Alex's house and it's going to be a real problem for his diet. Don't worry, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gives herself an 'A' for her grade on Mayor-ing last year. See our website for privacy information.

Alex Kirry and Ethan Millard defy all odds and are back to posting episodes once a week for the Nightside Project on the KSL Podcast Network because they are slaves to the man(Sheryl)! With the upheaval of both Ethan and Alex's work worlds, the boys catch up on what's been going on since KSL and Bonneville acquired The Zone Sports Network and Alex has to work full-time as a Sports Talk Show Host. Ethan rolls out a #zenheadline in true fashion from a 10-year old story of a dog dying (thanks, Ethan). Stay tuned as the guys will drop weekly episodes going forward now that things have settled down a little in both of their worlds. Plus, a walk down memory lane when KSL let Nightside into the building for the first time all those years ago and they proceeded to break things in the office because they treated it like a frat house. Not much has changed. See our website for privacy information.

Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry have now lived to watch the waist height of pants go down. all the way up, all the way down and all the way back up again. This saddens them both as its just another indicator on how little they know about fashion and how old they are. Plus, new charges surface for Chad and Lori Daybell, the Idaho couple charged with the death of Tylee Ryan and her brother JJ Valow. Not only are there 1st degree murder charges in the deaths of Lori Daybell's kids, Chad's wife Tammy was also found to be murdered after a new autopsy and they have also been charged with the same 1st degree murder chagres of Tammy Daybell. Why does the nation, and Utah in particular love these murder stories so much? See our website for privacy information.

Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry come together for their weekly dressing down of one another on the Nightside Project Podcast as Ethan reveals he got himself a cool New (vintage) Mercedez-Benz. The guys then reminisce about the times when we used to scare kids into safe driving by showing them terrible, gruesome accidents. The viral youth football video that everyone is weighing in on makes an appearance and Ethan rolls out a Zenheadline. See our website for privacy information.

Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry catch up after Ethan took some time to go to California where he had an interesting experience with the bathrooms at the famous San Diego Zoo. Plus, a round of Zenheadlines that is sure to uplift...maybe. Ethan makes it weird. See our website for privacy information.