Blood and Myth, a Storyteller Q&A

  • October 13, 2025
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Monday, Oct. 10: Valene MC attended high school with Iñupiaq writer and musician James Dommek Jr., whose new true-crime series, Blood and Myth, is now streaming on Hulu. It's based on his podcast Midnight Son, a real-life mystery that pits Native American folklore against the US justice system. Plus, Meet the DJ with Leah Swenson, co-host of KRCL's Living the Circle of Life.

Plug Into Your Community with Tonight's Guests, Organizations & Events

Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration | 6-8 PM @ Millcreek Common, 1354 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek. Event by Millcreek Common: "Join us for Blue Corn Mush (Tanaashgiizh in Navajo) and frybread wraps, live music and dancing, and hands-on cultural activities. Bring your family and friends to honor, learn, and celebrate the vibrant traditions and stories of Utah’s Indigenous communities in a joyful, welcoming gathering, in the ancestral lands of the Goshute, Shoshone and Ute Tribes."

  • Oct. 13: Worldstage: A Native American Legacy in Motion | 7-9 PM @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center
    1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City. Event by Utah Cultural Celebration Center: "Join this one-night-only performance celebrating Indigenous culture through music, dance and storytelling. A Native American Legacy in Motion honors tradition while bringing heritage to life on stage for the next generation. All are welcome to share in this powerful evening." FREE

  • Jan. 27: The Utah Division of Indian Affairs proudly presents the Utah American Indian Day on the Hill 2026 @ the Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. Event by Utah Division of Indian Affairs: "Prepare for this annual celebration that unites vibrant cultural performances, insightful exhibitors, inspiring community leaders, and essential resources, all in honor of Utah's rich Native communities. This incredible event is free and open to everyone! Stay tuned for more details by visiting indian.utah.gov and following us on Facebook and Instagram."

Blood & Myth

KRCL's Valene MC attended high school with Iñupiaq writer, musician, and now filmmaker James Dommek Jr., whose new true-crime series, Blood & Myth, is now streaming on Hulu. Based on Dommek’s podcast, Midnight Son, it's a real-life mystery that pits Native American folklore against the US justice system. 

  • ABOUT: "After a series of shocking, violent crimes shatter a remote native village in Northern Alaska, one man embarks on a journey to investigate a terrifying paranormal connection. A haunting true-crime documentary, 'Blood & Myth' is ultimately a tale about identity, American dreams, and the dangers of veering too far from one’s home."


Meet the DJ: Leah Swenson, Co-Host of KRCL's Living the Circle of Life

Like many DJs on KRCL, Leah Swenson started as a guest. She reached out to LTCOL Host Dave John to share the work of Navajo Strong, a nonprofit created to aid the Navajo community during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Then there was more in the community she wanted to talk about, and Dave, recognizing that the radio bug had bitten, invited her to shadow him and start talking more on the air. When Valene MC stepped back from the show, Leah stepped up.

Leah's Meet the DJ Playlist:

  1. Alone, Hale Street Brothers 
  2. Come & Get Your Love, Redbone
  3. Mash It Up, Tha Yoties
  4. NDN Kars, Keith Secola
  5. Kikāwiynaw (Remember Me), Fawn Wood
  6. We the People, Sihasin

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. Please tell us your name and neighborhood and leave a short message that may air on the show. So, 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:

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