RadioACTive 03.22.23

  • March 22, 2023
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Explore harm reduction with Mindy Vincent, who spoke out against a drug homicide bill during this legislative session. Find out why the founder of Utah Harm Reduction Coalition and Rebel Recovery Utah says this criminalization approach would not have helped those struggling with substance abuse disorder. Plus, Project Homeless Connect SLC, and Ramadan with the Utah Muslim Civic League.

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

Katie Zimmerman of Project Homeless Connect SLC, which takes place this Friday at the Salt Palace Convention Center. It's a one-day, one-stop event in Salt Lake City that brings together community volunteers to provide services for individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including access to a wide array of services such as medical and dental care, housing intakes, employment assistance, haircuts, and foot care.

  • DONATE: PHC needs your help collecting much-needed items for our homeless friends. All items will be delivered directly to the resource centers for distribution. Please…get your friends, family, neighbors and community together, organize a drive and Gather the Goods! For ideas on what to donate and how, click here. 

Luna Banuri of Utah Muslim Civic League, a nonprofit that engages in civic and charitable activities; responds to the community’s collective concerns and issues; and empowers them as involved citizens and leaders.

  • April 1: Ramadan Unity Iftar, 7:00 p.m. at Traverse Mountain Grand Hall, 2175 W. Chapel Ridge Rd., Lehi. Event by Hope Humanitarian, Utah Muslim Civic League and Al Maida Utah: "A night of unity and giving to support Syrian Families living in refugee camps. Tickets are limited, reserve yours today and sponsor a Ramadan meal for a family living in the camps! Tickets are available using the link below. Everyone is invited! https://hope-humanitarian.networkforgood.com/.../54203." 

Mindy Vincent, founder of Utah Harm Reduction Coalition and Rebel Recovery Utah. To learn more about harm reduction and syringe exchange, visit www.utahharmreduction.org. For a schedule of syringe exchanges in Utah, click here. 

Former Utah lawmaker Steve Urquhart joined the show, sharing his expertise on policymaking. In particular, RadioACTive reviewed S.B. 200 Psilocybin Recommendation Pilot Program Amendments from this last legislative session. Lawmakers took no action on the bill, which would have created a pilot program for the production and therapeutic use of psilocybin. Urquhart is the founder of The Divine Assembly, a self-described "magic mushroom church."

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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