Executive Order Aimed at Harm Reduction, Despite Public Health Benefit

  • August 6, 2025
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Aug. 6: Utah leads the nation in suspected non-fatal overdose visits to the ER because someone had and knew how to use Naloxone, which can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. That's harm reduction in action. RadioACTive talks with Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project’s MacKenzie Bray. Plus, Rape Recovery Center, 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, and Voces En Bloom 2025.

Plug into your community with tonight's guests, organizations and community events.

Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • Aug. 6 & 9: 80th Anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively. RadioACTive passes the mic to Downwinder survivor and advocate Mary Dickson and Capitol Hill Action Group's Stan Holmes. Both have long fought for survivors of nuclear testing to receive the medical care they need, as well as for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Harm Reduction Getting Harmed?

According to a recent study, Utah leads the nation in suspected non-fatal overdose visits to the ER because someone had and knew how to use Naloxone. If administered quickly and effectively, the drug can reverse the effect of an opioid overdose. That's harm reduction in action. But a new executive order from President Trump is placing harm reduction practices at risk. RadioACTive talks with MacKenzie Bray of Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project.

Changing of the Guard

With the April announcement that Sonya Martinez-Ortiz would be stepping down after five years as executive director, Rape Recovery Center has been looking for its next leader. RadioACTive talks with Gary Scheller, who took the reins at RRC just last month.

  • 24-Hour Help: Utah’s 24-Hour Sexual Violence HelpLine: (801) 736-4356

  • Linea de Apoyo de Violencia Sexual las 24-Horas de Utah: (801) 924-0860

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673. For free, confidential counseling, 24 hours a day.

Voces En Bloom 2025

Ma Black of Nova FM and Jenn Niedfeldt of Salt Lake County Arts & Culture share the lineup of the second annual Voces En Bloom, a FREE and vibrant, bilingual music celebration of SL County's Latin community. 

  • Sept. 13: Eccles Presenta: Voces en Bloom, | 5-10 PM | McCarthey Plaza at Eccles Theater, 154 S Regent St, SLC. "Featuring 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. This free-to-attend festival is on McCarthey Plaza at Eccles Theater in downtown SLC on Saturday, Sept 13 from 5-10 PM. For Accessibility Accommodations, please contact Krystal Cardenas, 385-468-1135, or KCardenas@slco.org."

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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 90.9FM. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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