Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy

  • February 26, 2025
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Nick Burns talks with Washington-based historian Jeffrey Boutwell about his ancestor, the man who would join Lincoln to start today's modern-day GOP. Music Meets Activism with OurSundays SLC. Plus, time to rally for recovery.

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.,  people in recovery, allies, leaders, and legislators will gather at the Utah State Capitol for the annual Rally for Recovery. RadioACTive talks with Robin Holcomb of NAMI Utah and Evan Done and Tiffany Naccarato of USARA - Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness.

  • Feb. 27: 2025 Rally for Recovery, 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State St., SLC. Event by USARA - Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness: "Please join USARA, NAMI Utah, and Utah's recovery community for our 2025 Rally for Recovery at the Utah State Capitol! The event begins at 4:00 PM with the Walk to Remember around the building to honor lives lost to substance use. The Rally for Recovery will begin at 4:30 PM in the rotunda. Speakers include people in recovery, allies, leaders, and legislators."

Nick Burns talks with Washington-based historian Jeffrey Boutwell, who has written the first biography of the man who would join Lincoln to start today’s modern-day GOP. And he happens to be a descendant of the man he profiles in BOUTWELL: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy.

Music Meets Activism: Valene MC talks with Domeda Duncan and Mark Giles of Our Sundays, a social impact organization that works to increase access and awareness of Utah destination-locations to black people seeking long or short-term residency. With a commitment to grassroots community engagement, inclusivity, strategic collaboration, and unique experiences, they strive to increase the retention of black professionals in Utah.

  • Feb. 27: OurSundays x Kiln, Let's take this offline, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Kiln, 26 S. Rio Grande St., SLC. Event by OurSundays SLC: "Ditch the screens and get creative. Join us for an open mic night where coworkers can share their talents—whether it’s music, poetry, stand-up, or something else! Come for the fun, stay for the creativity."

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. Please tell us your name and neighborhood and leave a short message that may air on the show. So, keep it clean!

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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