Voices Amplified Reports on #NoKings Rally in DC

  • October 23, 2025
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Thursday, Oct. 23: This week’s Voices Amplified Student Takeover of RadioACTive brings you stories from emerging journalists at the University of Utah in partnership with Amplify Utah. Host Alina Walker and her team explore protest coverage from D.C., conflict reporting in Ukraine, KRCL’s own community history, and the curious peace symbol known as the Portland Frog.

Get More Local, More Vocal with Tonight's Guests, Organizations & Community Events

Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Oct. 25: U of U VS CU Boulder @ Rice Eccles Stadium | 8:15 PM kickoff 

  • Oct. 25: Carnival and Trunk or Treat | 2-5 PM @ Kearns St. Ann School, 430 E 2100 S, South Salt Lake. All funds raised will go to the school, and food will be available for purchase, along with plenty of free candy. 

  • Oct. 25: Salt Lake Community Bail Fund Fall Fright | 4-7 PM @ Blue Gene's, 239 S 500 E, SLC. Fun with frighteningly delightful cocktails, creative costumes, and joyous screams! This year’s event features thrilling bingo games with spellbinding prizes, a silent auction filled with enchanting items from local businesses and artists, and fabulous drag performances by Veronika DaVil. 

Voices Amplified's Visit to D.C. and the #NoKings Rally

Fresh from MediaFest in Washington, D.C., our student journalists extended their stay to cover the No Kings protest. They share what it was like reporting from the nation’s capital — and some of their reactions to the National Guard and their experiences.

Tomorrow @ WSU: Conflict Journalism, How to Follow the Story

Martin Kuz has been covering the Ukraine War as an independent journalist for more than three years, supporting the work through GoFundMe and Substack. Hear how he got his start, what motivates him, and his advice for student reporters interested in international journalism.To support his reporting, click here.

KRCL History Project: Risshan Leak

To celebrate nearly 50 years of KRCL, we kick off our weekly history series with an interview between rising journalist Ethan Rauschkolb and longtime host Risshan Leak, reflecting on how he found KRCL and became part of the station’s legacy. It all starts in Jersey ...

Let Me Explain: The Portland Frog

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: Alina Walker
  • Student Reporters: Ethan Rauschkolb, Elizabeth Griffee, Laney Hansen
  • Student Digital Editor: Sean Stetson
  • Faculty Advisor: Marcie Young Cancio, University of Utah & Amplify Utah

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