Voices Amplified Goes Deep Into Ute Sports Territory + More

  • October 9, 2025
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Thursday, Oct. 9: A Voices Amplified Takeover by rising journalists bringing you the latest from college media as well as issues they're talking about right now. Tonight, a deep dive into UoU sports with Daily Utah Chronicle writer John Leone, a look into the history of Ogden's historic 25th street with Weber State photographer Gavin Olson and preservationist and former KRCL guest Steve Jones, and the hosts of local music podcast Fishboat on their new favorite Utah artists.

Special guests. Stories that matter. Things you care about. It's a Voices Amplified Takeover of RadioACTive.

A collaboration between the University of Utah, Amplify Utah, and KRCL 90.9fm in SLC, UT

Rallies and Resources Highlight (full list here):

Let's Go Utes

Daily Utah Chronicle sports editor John Leone talks about the changes made in all 2024 University of Utah sports seasons. Basketball, football, gymnastics, and skiing all saw major changes last season, and Leone details these changes in this segment, perfect for sports fans.

Ogdens Historic 25th Street Through the Lens

Weber State photographer Gavin Olson and Steve Jones, leader of the grassroots movement Save/Visit Union Station in Ogden, join RadioACTive in this Utah history segment. Olson’s recent photo essay in WSU's Signpost captures development on Ogden’s 25th street that is swallowing up historical sites and buildings, while Jones discusses his organization’s mission to preserve Union Station.

Podcast Spotlight: Fish Boat

Utah State and BYU grad students Fischer Bowcutt, Samuel Cloward, and Coleman Vasas talk about their podcast, Fish Boat, which highlights local musicians and bands. The trio talks about the local music scene and their interview process for musicians.

Let Me Explain: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for the Uninitiated

Ever found yourself wondering who watches reality TV and why? All members of this week’s student team sit down and explain the latest loves and plot twists on Hulu’s hit Utah-based reality TV show, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. 

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 Voices Amplified team of rising journalists includes:

  • Student Host: Jane Bock
  • Student Reporters: Brayden Ortega, Frank Regalado, Nadeen Ayoub
  • Student Digital Producer: Georgia Metcalf
  • Faculty Advisor: Marcie Young Cancio

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