Power to the People -- Community Voices

  • January 22, 2026
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Thursday, Jan. 22: Power to the People with voices from the RadioACTive x Threadwork Collective collab, recorded at 1974 Bookstore SLC. Plus, Call to Action – Stand with Rojava, Ten Brave Seconds, and Sundance Film Festival.

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Rallies & Resources Spotlight (full list here):

  • TODAY: Day 3 of the 2026 General Session of the 67th Legislature @ the Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC.

  • Jan. 23: Call to Action – Stand with Rojava | 11 AM @ Washington Square, 451 S State St, SLC. Event by Kurdish Community of Utah-KCU کۆمەڵەی کوردانی یوتا. KCU's Kamal Bewar says: "We are calling on all of you to stand in solidarity with the people of Rojava. Kurdish civilians in Rojava are once again under attack by Turkish-backed mercenaries and the Interim Syrian Army. These are the same Kurdish men and women who fought ISIS shoulder to shoulder with American soldiers and played a critical role in defeating the ISIS caliphate. Their sacrifice helped protect not only our people, but the entire world."

    • Feb. 4: Kurdish Cultural Night | 7 PM @ Granite School District Offices, 2500 S State St., SLC. Free and open to the public. "The Kurdish Community of Utah, in partnership with the Utah Refugee Connection, is proud to host a Kurdish Cultural Night. The evening will be dedicated to celebrating our heritage and sharing the rich history of the Kurdish people with our Utah neighbors."

  • Jan. 30–Feb. 14: Pioneer Theatre Co. Presents the World Premiere of Ten Brave Seconds @ Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 300 S 1400 E, SLC. RadioACTive gets a preview with Jeff Talbott (Book & Lyrics), John Cariani ("Mr G."), and PTC Artistic Director Karen Azenberg. Don't wait — get your tickets now!

    • ABOUT: Sometimes it takes just ten seconds of bravery to change everything. As Mike and his family adjust to a life they didn’t expect, Mike must confront a truth about himself and decide how—and when—to bravely step into his community. Unfolding over a single, life-altering day of an American teenager, Ten Brave Seconds is a vibrant and heartfelt new musical for everybody that will open your eyes and recalibrate your heart.

    • Tickets are now on sale at PioneerTheatre.org or by calling the PTC Box Office at 801-581-6961. A limited number of Curtain Call for All (“name your own price”) tickets will be available for each performance of Ten Brave Seconds. These tickets, which go on sale starting Monday, January 26, start at a minimum suggested price of $15 and can be purchased by visiting or calling the PTC Box Office at 801-581-6961.

Governance Is Power Part II

RadioACTive's Lara Jones and Lianna Manibog of The Threadwork Collective are collaborating on a community series about governance. Tonight, they share some of the voices recorded at their meetup at 1974 Bookstore SLC, 351 W 400 S, SLC, over the weekend. 

  • Feb. 11: Perspectives Over Pints: How We Lost Community & What Comes Next | 7-9 PM @ Fisher Brewing Company, 320 W 800 S, SLC. You must be 21+ to attend. Event by King's English Book Shop: "In an era of polarization, loneliness, and collapsing trust, people are still hungry for community, but many are finding it in distorted forms: extremist movements, cult-like spaces, gangs, or online outrage cultures. This talk explores why humans are wired to seek belonging so deeply, how that need has been hijacked in our current social and political climate, and what it actually takes to rebuild healthy, ethical community without coercion or collapse. Drawing on indigenous wisdom, psychology, and sociology, we’ll examine how to recognize a 'mutated' community and how to create something better collectively. Our featured speaker is Lianna Jean Manibog, who founded The Threadwork Collective."

How You Like Us Now?

  • Share your thoughts, suggestions and observations by calling the RadioACTive hotline: ‪(385) 800-1889. Or, send a voice memo to radioactive@krcl.org. Please tell us your name and neighborhood, and leave a brief message that we may air on the show. 

  • The views, opinions and statements expressed on RadioACTive are solely those of the respective speakers and do not represent or reflect the views, opinions or positions of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, nor its hosts, sponsors, or partners.

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