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With Senator Mark Madsen retiring from public service, a new torch-bearer has decided to roll both marijuana bills from the last legislative session into one, big, fat bill.
William Johnson, Trump's white supremacist delegate, said he was going to support the "white agenda." Ethan and Alex think few things are more absurd than this idea.
Does Trump deserve backlash on this issue or do you believe it was unintentional?
A recent study found that when kids talk to their mother about their problems it had a positive effect on their mental health. Armed with this knowledge, Ethan and Alex turn to their mothers to help them with a recent squabble.
A Baltimore delegate is proposing the creation of drug shoot-up locations to curb overdose deaths. Ethan and Alex ask: Will this work or will it just encourage drug use?
Hanz and Franz apologize to Utah for Volkswagon over their emissions test scandal in this Nightside Parody.
Gilbert Gottfried took some time to tell Alex about his role in Penn Jillette's film, The Director's Cut
Penn Jillette joined the Nightside Project to tell us about his Slamdance film The Director's Cut.
Idaho authorities have released a 911 phone call from a drug trafficking incident nearly a year ago on Jan. 23, 2015, when two out-of-state drug traffickers got high and called police to turn themselves in.
Would you have gone easy on them? Ethan and Alex find the stupidity very heartwarming.
On Tuesday, the UHP and Utah Department of Transportation announced that for the first time in 15 years, the number of traffic fatalities in Utah has risen for the second year in a row.
Having trouble getting your kids to put on that seat belt? Ethan and Alex tell you how they drive and how to get your kids excited about buckling up.
Coach Krystkowiak defended his decision to cancel the rivalry game with BYU in a press conference earlier today. He and Athletic Director Chris Hill think the game has become too toxic.
Alex and Amy tell you whether or not the University of Utah need to play the game again.
Utah's Larry Krystkowiak decided to cancel next year's rivalry game with BYU citing safety concerns for the players. Dave Rose, BYU's head coach, was upset by the decision and says he does not agree.
Greg Wrubell, the voice of the Cougars, joined Ethan and Alex to break down what happened to cause this.
President Obama has used his executive powers to enact new restrictions on the sale of guns.
On an unrelated note, Ethan and Alex have barricaded themselves in the studio to protest the lack of travel time for the Nightside Project.
Ammon Bundy and other armed men have taken over a rural federal building in protest of the imprisonment of two Oregon ranchers.
Ethan and Alex point out why the LDS Church had to distance themselves from this act and tell you whether or not this is terrorism.
A 24 year old woman drove her car into a crowd of people on the Las Vegas strip. Police are still trying to figure out why.
Heroin is a growing problem in the Beehive State.
Dr. Terry Sellers joined Ethan and Alex to talk about what you can do to help your loved ones.
Local leaders are worried that a 'heroin tsunami' is covering the state.
Dr. Terry Sellers joined Ethan and Alex to talk about what you can do to help your loved ones. (Part 1 of 2)
Alex Kirry, following in the footsteps of P-Diddy, raps about the loss of his favorite Downton Abbey character.
The new app “See Something, Send Something” wants you to take pictures of suspicious person(s) or things and send them to the City of New York. Ethan and Alex think this will backfire.
Tim Wolfe, President of the University of Missouri, resigned this morning after black students fought for his resignation.
Mark Reardon,Talk Show Host for KMOX in St. Louis, joined Nightside to break down what led up to this.
Didn't like Ben Carson's official campaign rap video?
The Nightside Project decided to help out the Republican candidate by providing a new rap song!
2 white men were attacked by several African Americans over a confederate flag bumper sticker on their truck.
Should this be considered a hate crime? Defense attorney Greg Skordas joined us to answer that question.
2 students in Weber County are facing charges after allegedly plotting to shoot up their school
Ben Horsley of the Granite School District joined us to provide insight into school weapon policies.
Do blackout games put fans in a dangerous situation after games?
Ethan and Alex delve into how this could be a potential problem
Mindi Jenssen, a teacher at North Sanpete Middle School, refused to take her pictures down after school district threatened to fire her.
Should she have been threatened with her job in the first place?
The group Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) has written a letter to the University of Utah demanding that the university stop religious classes coaches volunteer to teach.
Should the U disallow these classes?
Part 2: Will allowing teachers the right to carry a gun in a classroom actually be effective in stopping would-be domestic terrorists?
Science says maybe not.
Part 1: School districts in Utah cannot ask which of their teachers have concealed carry permits.
As a parent do you agree with this policy?
Sean Kendall, who's dog was shot by SLCPD last year, filed a $2 million lawsuit against Salt Lake City over the death of his dog.
Ethan and and Dave wonder if this is justified.
Two children per week are killed by poorly stored firearms. Ethan and Alex explore whether or not parents who carelessly store guns should be prosecuted.
Activists are calling for a change to the federal holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus' re-discovery of America. Instead of Columbus day, they Want Indigenous Peoples Day. Ethan and Alex will tell you whether or not this is the right approach.
Pet shops in Salt Lake County can now only sell pets that come from shelters. Ethan and Alex wonder how effective this will be at killing puppy farms.
A young girl at Columbia Elementary School in West Jordan was denied use of her inhaler because the school district did not have any official paperwork regarding it. Ethan and Alex delve into the issue and decide whether or not the school was justified.
A woman wrote to Party City and asked the company to stop selling sexualized costumes to young girls. Ethan and Alex delve into what exactly retailers are marketing to girls and the effects it is having on them.
President Obama and Vladimir Putin took each other on at the UN . Ethan and Alex tell you what you need to know about the frosty meeting.
Ethan and Jefferson talk about some of the games that brought us joy both 30 years ago and today.
A student at Mountain Crest High School called out her school for allowing other students to put up a poster saying, "You play ball like a girl." The young teen has since received a ton of backlash for her stance. Ethan decided someone had to take all of her detractors to task for what they're saying.
Ben Carson decided that it would be a good idea to put his foot in his mouth this past weekend by saying he would not support a Muslim becoming president.
With 96% of the former NFL players in this study being afflicted with CTE, is it time to rethink the implementation of youth football programs? Ethan and Andy break down the complicated issue dealing with America's most popular sport.
Chicago, in order to recover lost revenue, is trying to tax it's citizens for streaming content. Ethan and Alex describe the pure absurdity of this move and highlight the opposition to it.
BYU got an important victory this past weekend and some players were able to redeem themselves from last year's Miami Beach Brawl.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced consistent issues with their headsets against the New England Patriots, Headsetgate was born. Ethan and Alex tell you whether or not this is a big deal.
These are all of the insults Bobby Jindal leveled at Donald Trump the other day. These haymakers have been shortened for time, but are preserved in the order in which they were delivered.
A 13 year old Virginia girl racked up a $500 phone bill and her dad came up with an unusual way to punish her. Ethan and Alex debate over the punishment and whether or not it should've found it's way online. See the original video here: http://cnn.it/1UCDtIo
Two Texas high school football players have been removed from their team for targeting and blindsiding a referee. Ethan and Alex discuss why these two students had no excuse to attack the referee and whether or not they should ever be allowed to play again.
Donald Trump pledged allegiance to the GOP, but will he stick to it? Ethan and Alex seem to think the GOP frontrunner will do whatever it takes to stay in the game.
Ethan and Alex discuss the recent 'accidental' shooting headlines and debate over whether accidental shootings should be considered negligible instead.
Kids’ allowance money is outpacing parents’ raises by 300 percent. Alex and Dave ask whether or not you should give your kid an allowance and how much they should receive.
Eating alone used to be a negative thing. Nowadays, it has become the norm in America. Ethan and Alex ask if this is a good thing.
The Utah Legislature approved moving the Utah State Prison to Salt Lake City. Ethan vents his frustrations to Alex over the selection and the pathway to this decision.
Utah AD Chris Hill goes after the media after he felt like his integrity was questioned. Alex, Dave Noriega, Dave McCann, and Nadine Wimmer broke down the issue on Nightside.
NFL linebacker James Harrison took participation trophies away from his sons saying they did not earn them. Ethan and Alex got into a heated debate over the decision and about participation trophies in general.
Constant phone and internet users may find it harder to stay focused. Ethan and Alex talk about this new information and how it affects them.
The POTUS decided to share his Spotify playlist with the masses. Ethan and Alex dissect the President's musical taste.
Students have more homework than ever before. Ethan and Alex ask if we are putting too much pressure on parents by doing this.
Charlie Luke, Salt Lake City Councilman, joined the Nightside Project to discuss the Prison Relocation Committee's recent decision to move the state prison to Salt Lake City.
Parents worked with YouTube personality Coby Persin to scare their daughters away from talking to strangers on social media. Ethan and Alex discuss the effectiveness of this stunt and debate over how healthy it is.
Senator Todd Weiler joined Ethan and Alex to talk about drones and restricted airspace in the state.
An Idaho huntress has taunted animal rights activists in the aftermath of the Cecil the Lion killing with photos of her own hunts. Ethan and Alex point out that the taunting doesn't measure up to the woman's claims of "zen hunting."
A Magna man beat and killed his own dog on July 15. Ethan and Alex talk about the lack of outrage at home compared to the outrage over Cecil the Lion.
Fraser Bullock, former COO of the SLOC, joined Ethan and Alex to talk about the possibility of Utah hosting future Olympic games and why Utah was so successful in 2002.
With North Carolina set to roll out online P.E. classes, we thought it would be a good idea to share an advertisement for the Nightside online P.E. course!
With these traveling car repairmen ripping off Orem residents, Ethan and Alex want to call on all Utahn's to protect themselves against those that would scam and extort them.
Ethan and Alex discuss the latest major hacking incident involving the cheating website Ashley Madison. The guys debate whether or not the site's patrons deserve to have the personal info exposed.
In our latest installment of Trump Watch, Ethan and Alex dissect the Donald's comments regarding Senator John McCain
A woman in Utah is scammed out of $55k. Ethan and Alex discuss why it happened and add some humor to the situation.
The cost of lab-grown beef has dropped drastically. With the immense change in price, Ethan and Alex want to know if people would be willing to eat lab beef instead of meat straight from the cow.
Some prisons are considering providing very limited tablets to inmates. Ethan and Alex debate over the ethics of such a move.
Devon Staples tragically passed away this past weekend when he tried to launch a mortar off of his head while drunk. His mother says that this is the result of not having enough regulations and restrictions on fireworks. Ethan and Alex discuss the issue and tell you why the idea doesn't make sense
Ethan and Alex tell you how Cutco's job ad was mistaken for a human trafficking attempt and why you should avoid working for companies like Cutco
Ethan and Alex discuss the two cases of cholera in Salt Lake and wonder if it's time to go back to the Oregon Trail...
Ethan and Alex interviewed Mike Argyle, son of WWII veteran Leo Argyle. Mike shares the experience of going on the Honor Flight with his father and how much the trip meant to him and his family.
Greg Skordas, former Chief Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, weighs in on new California vaccination law with Alex and Dave
Are self-driving cars proving to be better drivers than you? Ethan and Alex break it down on KSL Newsradio.
Ever wanted your very own President Obama "No no no" button? The Nightside Project is happy to provide you with one! Use it wisely
Should fast food restaurants be able to serve alcohol? Ethan and Alex picked through this issue during last night's show!
Ethan and Ashley discuss how Melissa Mayeux being a part of MLB's international registration list sets a great example for young girls.
Ethan and Ashley weigh in on Mia Love's decision to give back campaign donations from white supremacists in the wake of the Charleston shooting.
How is Europe better than America? Ethan and Andy go through two things that Europe might do better than us. Get the full list on our podcast!
Ethan and Andy weigh in on the tragic shooting in Charleston and explain why the Confederate flag should no longer fly in South Carolina
Ethan and Dave discuss the ethics of making a fake scholarship offer to a middle school student. Should colleges be allowed to recruit like this?
The brand new commercial for Vladimir Putin's new military theme park. --- Voiced by Alex Kirry
Ethan and Alex discuss why Donald Trump is a more viable candidate than you may realize
Come join us on Thursday, June 18, at Camp Kostopulos. The camp is dedicated to changing the lives of the disabled through recreation. You can sign up for the event here:http://bit.ly/1JR8W3n
Ethan and Alex discuss whether or not hitting a motorcycle should be punished more harshly.
Alex has a new campaign song for Jeb Bush. Let's just say it may persuade you to elect another Bush!
The Solutions Project claims Utah can save energy, save lives, and put money back in your pocket if the nation follows their plan. Ethan and Alex break it down and debate whether or not these claims are realistic.
Nightside follows up on the parents that had charges filed against them for cheering at their child's graduation.
Nightside follows up on the possibility of Lindsey Graham being the first single president since Grover Cleveland
Ethan and Alex discuss the case of a Colorado woman who claims her dogs have been falsely been accused of being dangerous. She has spent thousands of dollars to prevent them from being euthanized
A teacher has written Stephen Curry to stay away from his school so that he doesn't create a false sense of hope among the children. Ethan and Alex debate over whether or not he did the write thing.
Scam or prank? Ethan and Alex discuss the problems with parking tickets and how you should carefully inspect them before paying.
Ethan and Alex discuss whether or not not playing Celine Dion over the office radio station will make employees happier.
Ethan and Alex discuss why this teacher tried to jam cellphones at school and why parents are hurting their children's education by giving them cellphones.
Ethan and Alex discuss whether or not its better to spend your hard-earned money on experiences or stuff.
Ethan and Alex discuss the ethics of Florida's decision to monitor the social media accounts of kids attending public school.
Ethan and Alex discuss whether or not children's little leagues are bad for kids and if they should go away.
Ethan and Alex discuss the TSA recently failing an internal investigation where 67 undercover agents got through security with fake explosives and weapons.
Ethan and Andy discuss a list Ben & Jerry's compiled of foods we may lose due to climate change.
Ethan and Andy discuss the shutdown of the Middle Eastern Pastry and Deli. The restaurant was cited for 47 violations, including slaughtering lambs in its back parking lot.