RadioACTive

Thank you for your support of RadioACTive, KRCL's community affairs program for grassroots activists, community builders, punk rock farmers and DIY makers and musicians. Tune in weeknights at 6 as the RadioACTive team passes the mic so folks can share their stories and the causes they care about.

If you missed the show or want to listen again, visit the RadioACTive Archives or listen on demand. And catch audio clips from the show every day on RadioACTive Rewinds at 6:55 a.m., 10:55 a.m. & 2:55 p.m.

The views, opinions and statements expressed on RadioACTive are solely those of the respective speakers and do not represent or reflect the views, opinions or positions of the board, staff, and members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, nor its hosts, sponsors, and partners.

Executive Producer, Host: Lara Jones 

Producer, Host: Connor Estes

Producer, Host: Asha Pruitt

Volunteer Hosts:

GET INVOLVED: If you have a story idea for RadioACTive and a song to match, then let's hear it! Soundoff to RadioACTive with our mobile app. It's free wherever you get your apps. Under the menu options, you'll find "Talk to KRCL." Click on Sound off to RadioACTive and choose audio, video and/or photos to share with us. 

Email radioactive@krcl.org with your ideas or simply dedicate a song to someone in your life or a cause you support — either way, you may end up on the show. Or call 385-800-1889 and leave a voicemail with your story idea and song to match.

PLAY HOMEGROWN MUSIC ON THE SHOW: We have live homegrown music every Friday on the show and always looking for bands to play. Fill out our form!

HAVE YOUR BEATS USED ON RADIOACTIVE: We try to support all things local in all that we do and that means using locally produced music for our bed music and promos. If you're a beatmaker in Utah send over your work and we might use it behind the scenes on the show! Fill out our form!

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Of Kids and Kids With Roots Charter High

Posted April 10th, 2026

Friday, April 10: It's Punk Rock Farmer Friday on RadioACTive, which means live music and more true tales of the agrihood. Join Aldine and Lara as they hoe a row with Roots Charter High School, which wants you to join the Roots Neighborhood. Plus, Skywatcher Leo T, May Day Rally, and the homegrown folk-psych n' roll of The Painted Roses.

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Voices of Utah + Muralist Ruby Chacon = RadioACTive Workshop

Posted April 9th, 2026

Thursday, April 9: RadioACTive Workshop dives into arts and culture stories with student journalists, Utah's own Ruby Chacon, and artist and DJ Robin Banks. Skywatcher Leo T catches up with NASA Solar System Ambassador Patrick Wiggins. Plus, UTAHGives Day, Trails Utah, and Mural Fest.

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From Topaz to Today, History Is Rhyming

Posted April 8th, 2026

Wednesday, April 8: The annual pilgrimage to Topaz in Delta takes place this month, amid an immigration purge and executive orders with historic echoes. Floyd Mori, a descendant of Japanese immigrant farmers, reflects on the past, which is making itself known today through ICE raids. Plus, Freedom of the Press Foundation, RMCR's Rural Climate Reporter, and Cougar Pride Center, the unofficial, student-run LGBTQ+ resource center for BYU Students.

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Love Cancels Debt and So Can You

Posted April 7th, 2026

Tuesday, April 7: While more and more folks turn to GoFundMe campaigns to pay down their medical bills, Love Cancels Debt is buying it up for pennies on the dollar. Tune in and find out how you can help LCD erase more than $4 million in medical debt for northern Utah families. Plus, Bubbles and Brains, Voices of Utah journos, and Good Grief.

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