A Voices Amplified Takeover -- with Costumes!

  • October 30, 2025
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Thursday, Oct. 30: A Voices Amplified Takeover by rising journalists bringing you the latest from college media as well as student views on issues of the day. Paraclimbing athlete Brayden Butler on the challenges athletes face. The spooky spirit with reporters Bonnie Fox and Cambria Thorley as we debate Utah's best haunted attractions. Plus KRCL history with Ma Black of Nova FM. It's a Halloween-themed edition of the show -- costumes encouraged!

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Brayden Climbs

Brayden Butler is a two-time world champion and gold medal-winning para-climber who attends the University of Utah. Reporter Brayden Ortega and Butler discuss his climbing journey, his backstory, and the accident that left lifelong effects.

A Haunting We Will Go and Where

Two student journalists sit down for a head-to-head segment to discuss their favorite Halloween attractions in Utah. Bonnie Fox chose a wide range of Halloween events for The Globe SLCC readers, and Cambria Thorley was able to tour three haunted attractions for Can of Worms, a podcast of The Daily Utah Chronicle.

KRCL History Project: Ma Black, Host of Nova FM

To celebrate nearly 50 years of KRCL, we bring you a weekly history series with some of the volunteers, past and present, at KRCL. Tonight, reporter Frank Regalado talks with Ma Black about her 10-year history as a DJ with KRCL, her background as an immigrant, and how the activist spirit informs her outlook on radio.

Let Me Explain: Barry Benson, Banana Frank, Queen of Hearts, a Black Cat, and a Louvre Heistmester

This week's student team sits down to talk about the Halloween costumes they chose this year and why, as well as some of their own spooky traditions. Check the show photo above to see how they turned out, or go to the KRCL IG feed and watch.

The Voices Amplified Team is creating a playlist inspired by the stories from the show or that get them through the work. Check it out:

We Want Your Feedback

How'd you like the show? Share your thoughts, suggestions and observations by calling the RadioACTive hotline: ‪(385) 800-1889. Or, send a voicememo to radioactive@krcl.org. Tell us your name and neighborhood and leave a short message that may air on the show. So, please keep it clean!

Tonight's RadioACTive Team

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9 FM. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

Voices Amplified is a collaboration between the University of Utah, Amplify Utah and KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's team of rising journalists includes:

  • Student Host: Nadeen Ayoub
  • Student Reporters: Georgia Metcalf, Brayden Ortega,  Frank Regalado
  • Student Digital Editor: Jane Bock
  • Faculty Advisor: Marcie Young Cancio, University of Utah & Amplify Utah

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