Monday, Sept. 8: RadioACTive Pop previews Voces en Bloom, which celebrates the rich musical talents and cultural heritage of our Spanish-speaking community with performances by national and local Latino musicians. Get a preview of the 2025 Utah LGBTQ+ Summit, Expo and Job Fair. Plus, GM Gavin Dahl on KRCL's finances after losing CPB funding.
Last night's VMAs: Winners. Some highlights: Artist of the Year > Lady Gaga, Video of the Year > Sabrina Carpenter, MJ Video Vanguard Award > Mariah Carey, and Latin Icon Award > Ricky Martin
Fall is almost here! What do you like to do in the Fall? Check out ABC 4: Enjoy autumn in Utah to the fullest with these fall bucket list ideas. Oh, and get your pumpkin spice from a locally-owned coffee shop.
Gearing up for Mexican Independence Day, Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 13-21: KRCL's Fall Radiothon starts Saturday. GM Gavin Dahl on our financial picture, given the loss of more than $135,000 in grant funding in the Rescission Bill in July.
READ: How federal funding cuts could hurt a Utah radio station that’s entirely focused on arts, music and culture, by Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, Sept. 7, 2025)
Sept. 12: LIVE RADIOTHON-EVE BROADCAST FROM MESTIZO COFFEE HOUSE! Join us for una taza más as we celebrate the community gathering spot that Mestizo has been for the past 17+ years. It will be closing at the end of the month, so we need to discuss the future of the West Side—which may hinge on the ambitious Rio Grande Plan. More true tales of the agrihood with Aldine, KRCL’s Punk Rock Farmer, and Sunwork Honey and Garden Giveaway. Plus, Skywatcher Leo T and homegrown music from CHAC XOL. See you there!
Sept. 18: Utah LGBTQ+ Summit, Expo & Job Fair | 11-6 PM @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. RA gets the lowdown with Chamber Pres/CEO Liz Pitts.
Awards Luncheon & Keynote 11-1 PM, ticketed. Expo, Market & Job Fair 1-6 PM, FREE.
A vibrant, bilingual music celebration of SL County's Latin/Hispanic community, Voces en Bloom returns this Saturday! Find out more with Nova FM's Ma Black, Salt Lake County Arts & Culture's Jenn Niedfeldt and artist Angélica Garcia.
Sept. 13: | 5-10 PM | McCarthey Plaza at Eccles Theater, 154 S Regent St, SLC. Event by Eccles Theater, KRCL 90.9FM and Salt Lake County Arts & Culture: "Eccles Presenta: Voces en Bloom is back with a FREE vibrant, bilingual music celebration of our Latin community with COMBO CHIMBITA, a cosmic blend of Caribbean rhythms, psych rock, and future-facing fire; ANGÉLICA GARCIA, an energetic, prismatic hybrid-pop singer-songwriter; and incredible local artists DETZANY and WEST VALLEY. Attendees can also connect with community organizations to learn about valuable resources and enjoy local craft beer from LEVEL CROSSING BREWING."
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!
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: