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We kick things off by getting into the spooky spirit with a ghost hunt at Utah’s Camp Floyd and a royal residence with a haunted reputation. Plus, Airbnb’s new cleaning rules spark a debate: How many chores should guests have to do before checking out?  We also explore Walmart’s plans for AI shopping assistants, conversational navigation coming to Apple CarPlay, and one longtime couple’s approach to keeping the peace: scheduled meetings to air their grievances.

Where should you go for the best trick-or-treating? We check out Reese’s guide to candy hot spots in Utah, plus Lay’s wants to put Thanksgiving dinner into a potato chip.  Then, Vacation Club looks ahead to 2027 as a record number of Americans plan cruise getaways. Plus, could fines help quiet loud music and videos on public transportation? We give Alex an intervention as we talk about “loudcasting” and sharing the ride—not your playlist.

A Utah County planning commission meeting over data center rules turns tense, with video showing protesters being removed by deputies. Plus, Visit Salt Lake is offering $50,000 in grants for ideas that attract visitors—what would you pitch?   Then, when adult children worry about their parents’ screen time, how can they help? We talk about older “screenagers” and ways to cut back on social media. We also cover allegations against a Utah travel agent over unbooked trips and missing refunds, and questions about companies promising fast passport services. We end with the AI question of the day.

A tense meeting in Utah County Tuesday night — where planning commissioners approved a new ordinance for data centers. At one point, protesters could be heard yelling before a commissioner told authorities to remove them. Video shared with KSL shows a protester was removed from the meeting hall; witnesses say Utah County Sheriff's deputies threw them to the ground.  We break down the tense video, the sheriff’s office statement, and the questions surrounding the confrontation.   Plus, a school’s AI-generated image of a child as an adult raises concerns. We also explore a tool designed to predict cancer survival from a selfie and how Utah State University is using Roblox and Minecraft to introduce prospective students to campus.

Is renting getting a bad rap? As homeownership costs climb, we look into the latest numbers driving people out of buying homes and when renting might make more sense in Utah —and why it’s time to rethink the stigma. Plus, a look at Utah headlines and what voters need to know as early voting begins.  Then, can avoiding embarrassment mean missing out on valuable life lessons? We discuss social media and the online world younger adults live in and how it can push people to avoid awkward moments that can build confidence and resilience. Plus, a trading-card heist worth nearly $1 million!

One family, one day, and every UTA stop from Ogden to Provo! Cameron Warenski shares his family’s eight-hour adventure—that has us thinking about creative ways to get outside and spend time with your family.   Plus, would you give up your aisle seat on a long flight so a couple could sit together? An update on an Indiana candidate's viral interview and who is really going to get picked for the Super Bowl halftime show. Jay-Z reportedly picked himself.

When adult kids live at home, should they pay rent—and how much? We weigh the balance between helping your kids get ahead and teaching financial responsibility, with listeners sharing their own experiences. Plus, rising holiday airfares could put a squeeze on travel budgets, and adding work into Sunday raises questions about flexibility, boundaries and job security. We wrap up with our AI question of the day.

Tesla’s new Roadster has us asking questions about the future of driving—and just how weird it could get as we get closer to a flying car. Plus, why Delta’s Biscoff cookies hit differently in the air, the mystery of disappearing airplane barf bags.  Then, a giant inflatable pumpkin makes a runaway escape!

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL Brightside to talk about movies that stink, while Carbon High’s Dinos chase a $1 million stadium upgrade. Carbon High School Correspondent Caitlyn Johnston shares her insight. Plus, BYU fans camp out for game day, and we ask whether Utahns should pay more to help save the Great Salt Lake.  We also explore a breakthrough in the Lake Mead barrel mystery, the creative—and risky—ways customers are getting In-N-Out delivered. Then we end Friday with our First World Problems.

Tesla’s new Roadster has us asking questions about the future of driving—and just how weird it could get as we get closer to a flying car. Plus, why Delta’s Biscoff cookies hit differently in the air, and the mystery of disappearing airplane barf bags.  Then, a giant inflatable pumpkin makes a runaway escape!

Could you be a millionaire and not feel like one? We explore how home equity shapes middle-aged Americans’ net worth, why some retirees are heading back to work and a holiday spending forecast topping $1 trillion. Plus UTA Free Fare Days. We also look at pricey tickets for BYU’s matchup with Notre Dame, the latest with a flockwatch and more.

A kitten gets stuck in a drainpipe, and West Valley City’s own R2D2 saves the day. Police have released video of a Park City K-9 jumping from a freeway overpass. We also cover a political candidate’s chaotic interview that's gone viral, a petition from USU custodians, and a Texas school district turning to robots to help clean its schools.

Would you support year-round daylight-saving time if it meant sending your kids to school in the dark? We explore the debate over later school start times and what a change could mean for families. Plus, a look at Salt Lake City’s downtown sports district plans, early snow fueling ski-season hopes and tips for driving safely when rain and snow arrive.  Dave Cawley stops by to share the latest on COLD. School start times are under scrutiny... as the national debate surrounding a permanent daylight saving time heats up.  We debate if school should start later. Plus, morality police and an AI Question of the day.

Delta One is getting a luxury glow-up with wagyu burgers and champagne floats—but is it worth the splurge? Plus, we weigh in on an online etiquette debate: Is it rude to ask to stay with someone you’ve only known for a few weeks?  Then, Kelly Clarkson’s dispute with a Brooklyn shop takes another turn when the store raises the price of its animatronic bird to $15 million.

A Utah teen has created a way to use AI to spot potholes and while younger daters are looking for connections beyond the swipe—even calling restaurants in search of a meet-cute. We explore how dating is changing, what’s next for Bumble, and how to stop an argument before it escalates.  Plus, cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration raise food-safety concerns, and Apple introduces a new smart-home hub. We also explore candy-free ideas for trick-or-treaters and end with the AI question of the day.