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Does your job title matter—or would work be better without one? We debate ditching titles, dig into Utah’s rising household debt, and highlight Veterans Day meal deals. Plus, how a plea for help in a video-game chat helped lead to a missing Utah teen’s rescue, and the growth of girls’ flag football.

Would you let a security drone fly around your house? We weigh convenience against creepiness, talk DoorDash robots in Salt Lake City, and react to a Waymo blockade video. Plus, a high school football rivalry takes a disgusting turn after a parent allegedly leaves behind a smelly surprise in the opposing school’s hallway.

How do you tackle Christmas shopping without going into debt? As holiday spending ramps up, we talk budgets, retail therapy and cutting your own Christmas tree. Plus, parents suing over their kids’ bad grades, school closures, Salt Lake City’s stalled Capitol Hill bike lanes, and a farewell to Jeff Caplan as he (semi) retires from KSL NewsRadio after 13 years.

Ethan explains why a Tesla won’t be his next ride, and Alex puts everyone’s winter-driving knowledge to the test as UDOT rolls out a new tool to help drivers navigate traction requirements. Plus, a stolen Sinclair dinosaur, and dramatic footage of a house fire in Sandy.

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Ethan broadcasts from St. George and tells us about his experience parking in a self-driving car. He also came across a Donkey Museum. We discuss the delivery charge of a Costco hot dog and alligators in bagel shops.

Can AI save a relationship divided by the BYU–Utah rivalry? We put it to the test, challenge KSL's Mitch Harper and Josh Furlong to a rivalry quiz, and explore concerns about young people getting hooked on gambling apps. Plus, Andy Farnsworth talks movies that stink, a bizarre tarantula-smuggling story takes a creepy turn, and we wrap up with your first world problems.

Is it time for a Cybertruck farewell tour? Tesla is planning to wind down production at its Texas factory. Plus, a gold heist leaves a Midvale store facing heavy losses, dramatic footage captures intense flooding inside a home in southern Utah, and Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV.

Do you love your team more than you love watching your rival lose?   We dive into the BYU–Utah rivalry, a poll exploring who dislikes their rival more, and the brothers turning the rivalry into an ultra-running challenge.   Plus, Starbucks’ holiday menu arrives—even if Ethan and Alex don’t want to admit it—Brian Head delays opening, and we check in on the latest space news.    We also discuss a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT advised a man’s wife to poison him and warnings about AI-generated pet vaccination records. Then, we round things out with our AI question of the day.

A record-breaking yell and cinnamon roll mac and cheese? That’s something to shout about! We talk about the world’s loudest woman and Kraft’s new Cinnamon Roll and Chili Crisp mac and cheese flavors. We dig into McDonald’s pricing conversation and Amazon Prime’s new Uber Eats delivery perks. Plus, in “News for the 1%,” we explore how private-flight safety rules differ from commercial airlines and check out a Nantucket home that sold for a jaw-dropping $42.5 million. From everyday food budgets to millionaire luxuries, there’s plenty to chew on.

We kick things off with our three thangs. Taylor Morgan, Partner with Morgan May Public Affairs, joins us to unpack Election Day and what the results could mean for the Utah legislature. Plus, we look at shifting consumer spending—from fast food to motorcycles—and discuss whether families should set a Christmas gift budget per child and talk about how often we say "I love you" to our families and the impact of doing so. In Health Class, we explore the potential benefits of paper calendars. We also tackle household clutter and other stories that didn't make the show, including a board game that could take 30 years. We wrap up with our AI Question of the Day.

We dive into the Holy War debate and check in with the Perfect Parent Club. Then, in Health Class, could a little quiet time help you remember more? We explore how a 10-minute break after learning something new may help it stick. Plus, Netflix’s experimental AI Discover feature aims to make choosing something to watch easier with recommendations based on your mood.

It's Election Day! We check in with Holly Richardson, including what Utah voters need to know, the races she’s watching and what to expect tonight. We also explore holiday travel sticker shock and whether you’d trade cooking at home for a restaurant feast.  We also discuss the latest in the Binance crypto hack, Utah’s ski season, the return of all-you-can-eat buffets and the stories that didn't make the show.

Can you feed 10 people for $35? We dig into Walmart’s holiday dinner deal and the competition to win your Thanksgiving grocery dollars. More details about Parade Plus: “Retail Therapy” takes on self-checkout as we discuss stores scaling back the scan-it-yourself experience. In “Artificial Unintelligence,” we explore advertising’s handmade answer to AI: pencils, clay and stop-motion. Then, we look at Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy and her place among Forbes’ highest-earning late celebrities.

Election day is tomorrow - ballots must be in the county clerk's hands by 8 PM tomorrow night (no more mail). Gen Z is challenging ‘performative availability ’; why aren’t millennials and Gen X doing the same? Tipping on Cruise Lines: Carnival Cruise Line's new prepaid gratuities sticker program faces backlash. People Using Raw Coconut Oil as Alternative to Mouthwash? Texas school district names school after beloved custodian Marilyn Hampton. Americans staying longer at Thanksgiving destinations, average 4.5 days. YouTube invents devices that hide license plates from Flock cameras.