How to Follow the Money for Mid-Term Elections

  • April 21, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21: To get dark money out of politics, it's time to start understanding how and from where it flows. Eric Peterson of Utah Investigative Journalism Project walks us through the FEC Campaign Finance Database - your tax dollars at work - so you can follow the money yourself. Voices of Utah wraps a semester of arts & culture stories. Plus, Lions of Utah needs volunteers for its Community Service Carnival. #America250

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Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week, and the Lions Need You!

Lions of Utah needs volunteers for its Community Service Carnival in May. But the fraternal organization is also organizing community events year-round and statewide. RA talks with members David Hollins and Carol and Mike Eisenberg.

  • May 16: Lions of Utah Community Service Carnival | 2-5 PM @ South Salt Lake Community Center, 2531 S 400 E, South Salt Lake. "A family-friendly community outreach event focused on connection, awareness, and service. This event will bring together families, local organizations, and service providers to promote:

    • Substance Abuse Prevention
    • Mental Health Awareness
    • Service Opportunities
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Self Care
    • Resources within our community

Follow the Money for Mid-Terms

To get dark money out of politics, it’s time to start understanding how and from where it flows. Eric Peterson of the Utah Investigative Journalism Project walks us through the FEC Campaign Finance Database—your tax dollars at work—so you can follow the money yourself. 

Voices of Utah: Local Arts & Culture

RadioACTive wraps its collaboration with rising journalists of the University of Utah and Amplify Utah. This semester, Voices of Utah students are exploring and reporting on arts and culture in the Beehive State. Tonight:

  • Reporter Lauren Sherlock talks with Ten, the Wizard of Salt Lake

  • Reporter Gabe Gabardi introduces us to Veronica Takenaka, part of the Drag Club at the U, who will also share their life as a trans woman. READ: Veronica Takenaka in Her Own Spotlight

  • Reporter Brooklyn Blaylock reports on the intersection of faith, art, and cultural identity within the LDS community in SLC  

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