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 at 6:55 a.m., 10:55 a.m. & 2:55 p.m.

Executive Producer, Host: Lara Jones 

Producer, Host: Connor Estes

Producer: Asha Pruitt

Volunteer Hosts:

GET INVOLVED: If you have a story idea for RadioACTive and a song to match, then let's hear it! 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!

Ways to listen:

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RadioACTive Pop! Gets the Origin Story of 'Killer Mexican Food'

Posted October 20th, 2025

RadioACTive Pop! explores the legacy of Red Iguana founder Ramon Cardenas Sr., who recently passed at the age of 92. His daughter Lucy and her husband BIll now run the family-owned business and join us to talk about killer Mexican food, family and culture. Volunteers prepare for annual daffodil planting in memory of Utahns lost to gun violence. Plus, Voices from #NoKingsSLC, and musician Emily Hicks live in the studio.

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Punk Rock Farmer + YardFarmer Daryl Lindsey + NoKingsDaySLC + Avallon

Posted October 17th, 2025

Friday, Oct. 14: Aldine, KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer, brings you more true tales of the agrihood with YardFarmer Daryl Lindsey. Since opening for business, YardFarmer has designed more than 300 native, waterwise landscapes, saving over 10 million gallons of water. Organizers of tomorrow's #NoKings rally in SLC share their message and safety plan. Connor visits UMFA for a sneak peek of Nuestro pasado es presente/Our Past is Present. Plus, Skywatcher Leo T, and homegrown music from Avallon.

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Voices Amplified: Rose Park, Southern Utah, and Ghostly Plain -- Oh, My!

Posted October 16th, 2025

Thursday, October 16: The new Southern Utah Tribune, community gardens and outdoor classrooms in Rose Park, and paranormal activities in Salt Lake. Plus, Let Me Explain, the AI version.

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Save Our Canyons, Amos Guiora, and the Winning Touchdown in the 1978 UoU vs BYU Game

Posted October 15th, 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 12: There are no words, says Israeli-American Professor Amos Guiora, on the return of the remaining hostages. RadioACTive talks with him about the fragile peace recently negotiated by the Trump Administration. Plus, Save Our Canyons is ready to Pray for Snow, the nonprofit's annual Ullr Ball. BONUS: Former UoU Football Player Frank Henry looks back on his winning catch to beat BYU in 1978.

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