Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like […] The post Transformational Congressional Action to Address Our Climate Crisis appeared first on KKFI.

SuEllen Fried leads the second part of All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention. Fried is the author of four books on bullying, founder of BullySafeUSA and the […] The post The Transformative Power of Pain (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Jackson County Children’s Services Fund board members Ann Mesle and Judy Morgan will talk about how the fund and its partners combine care, connections and creativity to provide hope against […] The post The Road to Hope for Jackson County Children (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Headlining All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention, Jane Clementi, the mother of Tyler Clementi, talks about the impact of her son’s life and death, the creation of […] The post A Mother Speaks Out: Jane Clementi of the Tyler Clementi Foundation (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

A death by suicide is like no other. Mickey and Bonnie Swade, founders of Suicide Awareness Survivors Support (SASS-MoKan), and Marcia Epstein, survivor of suicide losses, will talk about the […] The post Suicide: What to Say and Not Say to a Loss Survivor (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Michelle Irwin, Community Outreach Specialist with First Call Kansas City discusses how to provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth.  (Rebroadcast from […] The post Signs of Suicide: Gatekeeper Training (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Angela Schultz and Ben Griffiths of Compassion and Choices will discuss end-of-life options and the importance of documenting your wishes, having conversations with your loved ones, and your healthcare provider. […] The post Conversations that Count: Finding Power and Peace in Charting Your End-of-life Journey (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Natasha Herdman created Pawsperity because she believes in a two-generation, “all-in” approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Basic needs for food and shelter must be met before a parent […] The post Pawsperity: Unleashing Human Potential (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Stephanie Godfroy, the local leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, discusses recent issues in gun control and the passion behind the Moms’ demands.  She will discuss […] The post Demanding Gun Sense in America (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Itzel Vargas-Valenzuela, program director at Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) and Judy Ancel, president of the Cross Border Network, will talk about the current crisis at the U.S./Mexico […] The post Immigration, labor and the 2024 election (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Devin Burghart is president of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and coordinates the Seattle office. He has researched, written, and organized on virtually all facets of […] The post 40 Years of Fighting Fascism and What the Future Holds (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Itzel Vargas-Valenzuela, program director at Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) and Judy Ancel, president of the Cross Border Network, will talk about the current crisis at the U.S./Mexico […] The post Immigration, labor and the 2024 election appeared first on KKFI.

Stephanie Godfroy, the local leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, discusses recent issues in gun control and the passion behind the Moms’ demands.  She will discuss […] The post Demanding Gun Sense in America appeared first on KKFI.

Comedy sketches by “Mo Peace Theater” The post PEOPLE POWER HOUR BROUGHT TO YOU BY KC TENANTS: COMEDY SKETCHES BY “MO PEACE THEATER” appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Mubarak Awad discusses “Seven steps to ending the cycle of violence in Israel-Palestine”. Awad may be the world’s leading expert on the nonviolence of the First Intifada. He is Palestinian, […] The post Seven steps to ending the cycle of violence in Israel-Palestine appeared first on KKFI.

We will discuss the Post Jackson County 3/8 cent sales tax vote with Daj Moreland, who spearheaded the KC Tenants No Vote effort. Also, we will discuss Slumlord tactics with […] The post People Power Hour: We Will Discuss The Post 3/8cent Sales Tax Vote and The Slumlord Playbook appeared first on KKFI.

Continuing an annual tradition, the Forum welcomes Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to share an address on the state of the city, in All Souls’ Bragg Auditorium. The post State of the City with Mayor Quinton Lucas appeared first on KKFI.

Mark Hull discusses “The Role of Media in Conflict”. Hull is a Professor of Military History at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds […] The post The Role of Media in Conflict appeared first on KKFI.

For decades, China’s rise to power came with the reassurance that this rise would be peaceful. Tragically, this direction has changed under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the current head […] The post How China derailed its peaceful rise to power appeared first on KKFI.

Emily Penrose-McLaughlin serves as Executive Director of HealthEd Connect, a KC-based nonprofit, empowering women and children through evidence-based health, education, and advocacy. Penrose-McLaughlin will share about the organization’s partnership with […] The post The Critical Need for Connecting Access to Health and Education appeared first on KKFI.

Richard Ned Lebow speaks on “The Non-threat of China-US Competition” including the counterproductive nature of deterrence strategies.  Lebow is Professor Emeritus of International Political Theory in the Department of War […] The post The Non-threat of China-US Competition appeared first on KKFI.

Richard Ned Lebow, co-author of the book “Justice and International Order, East and West” examines the danger of competition between China and the U.S. Lebow insists we can benefit from […] The post The Non-threat of China-US Competition appeared first on KKFI.

Romary Daval, General Secretary of Un Bout des Médias (“a purpose for the media” in French), a citizens’ group campaigning for media independence, discusses Un Bout des Médias. They work […] The post Improving democracy by improving media in France appeared first on KKFI.

Angela Schultz of Compassion and Choices will discuss end-of-life options and the importance of documenting your wishes, having conversations with your loved ones, and your healthcare provider. She will also […] The post Conversations that Count: Finding Power and Peace in Charting Your End-of-life Journey appeared first on KKFI.

Rev. Letiah Fraser, an activist and organizer connected with the Kansas Poor People’s Campaign, disability rights advocate and hospital chaplain shares her passion around the intersections of faith, race and […] The post The Intersection of Race and Disability appeared first on KKFI.

Kelly G. Loeb, Community Engagement Coordinator for the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, brings more than 20 years of personal and professional experience to the area of aging and brain […] The post Living with Alzheimers appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City Director of Public Safety Melesa Johnson explains collaborative city efforts to reduce violent crime such as Partners for Peace, Multidisciplinary Public Safety Task Force and focused deterrence, highlighting […] The post Promoting Public Safety Through Collaboration and Innovation appeared first on KKFI.

Timmon Wallis, Director of NuclearBan.US, explains how the “Skills devoted to nuclear weapons are needed to combat climate change.” His 2023 book on Warheads to Windmills documents how the life […] The post Skills devoted to nuclear weapons are needed to combat climate change appeared first on KKFI.

On the show will discuss Tenant’ Right to Counsel, what it is, why it is needed and is it effective with KC Tenant Leaders Christina Ostmeyer and Ashley Johnson and […] The post People Power Hour Brought to you by KC Tenant: We Will Discuss “Tenants’ Right to Counsel”” With Guests Christina Ostmeyer, Candace Ladd, Ashley Johnson and John Michael Pipes appeared first on KKFI.

The Forum welcomes Teresa Woody, litigation director of Kansas Appleseed, which is a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to the belief that Kansans, working together, can build a more thriving, inclusive, […] The post Criminal and Juvenile Justice Reform in Kansas appeared first on KKFI.

Michelle Irwin, Community Outreach Specialist with First Call Kansas City discusses how to provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth.   (Rebroadcast […] The post Signs of Suicide: Gatekeeper Training (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

SuEllen Fried leads the second part of All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention. Fried is the author of four books on bullying, founder of BullySafeUSA and the […] The post The Transformative Power of Pain (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Headlining All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention, Jane Clementi, the mother of Tyler Clementi, talks about the impact of her son’s life and death, the creation of […] The post A Mother Speaks Out: Jane Clementi of the Tyler Clementi Foundation (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

A death by suicide is like no other. Mickey and Bonnie Swade, founders of Suicide Awareness Survivors Support (SASS-MoKan), and Marcia Epstein, survivor of suicide losses, will talk about the […] The post Suicide: What to Say and Not Say to a Loss Survivor appeared first on KKFI.

On the show, we will have a fun, free form discussion with KC Tenant leaders: Brandy Grandados, Mell Gray, Jewel Dunlap, Nadra, and Amy A. Also, we will rebroadcast our […] The post People Power Hour Brought to you by KC Tenant: This will be our end of year show. appeared first on KKFI.

Devin Burghart is president of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and coordinates the Seattle office. He has researched, written, and organized on virtually all facets of […] The post 40 Years of Fighting Fascism and What the Future Holds appeared first on KKFI.

University of Kansas Professor Karl Brooks discusses dangerous historical parallels and real world impacts that stem from protracted leadership struggles in the US Congress such as this year’s struggles within the […] The post History of major dysfunctions in the US House appeared first on KKFI.

Join us this Saturday, when we re-air the interview that Shelia Johnson did last November with special guest Lauren Conway Founder & CEO InnovateHER KC. Lauren began her career in […] The post Every Woman • November 25, 2023 • What’s Cooking: Lauren Conaway Founder & CEO InnovateHER KC appeared first on KKFI.

Nuclear power is being promoted by some as an answer to climate change. Attorney Bob Eye has represented groups concerned about nuclear power plants and waste disposal for many years […] The post Why New Nuclear Power Plants Should Not Be Built appeared first on KKFI.

  Ty Gorman, Senior Representative for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Kansas & Oklahoma and Gretchen Waddell Barwick, Director of the Missouri Chapter of the Sierra Club discuss […] The post How Area Power Utilities Are Stalling on Climate Change Progress appeared first on KKFI.

What is language justice? Language justice is an evolving framework based on the notion of respecting every individual’s fundamental language rights—to be able to communicate, understand, and be understood in […] The post People Power Hour Brought to you by KC Tenant: We Will Discuss “Language Justice” With Guests Wilson Vance and Jetzel Chavira appeared first on KKFI.

Brian Silva, VP for Outreach at Americans United for Separation of Church and State, discusses the rise of White Christian Nationalism and the efforts to eliminate abortion access and reproductive […] The post Christian Nationalists Aren’t Stopping at Abortion appeared first on KKFI.

On the show will discuss the Kansas City Healthy Homes Program: The Good, The Bad, The ugly, what it is and what still need to be improved. Our guests will […] The post People Power Hour Brought to you by KC Tenant: We Will Discuss “The Healthy Homes Program” With Guests Mell Gray, Bridget Hughes, Tiana Caldweld & Valiera Brooks-Davis appeared first on KKFI.

Craig Volland, Agriculture Committee Chair for the Kansas Sierra Club, will explain why Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations are a flawed and inherently cruel technology for producing meat, and also review […] The post CAFOS – Cruelty By Design appeared first on KKFI.

Spencer Graves and Doug Samuelson propose experiments to document the impact of citizen-directed subsidies in support of local news by analyzing their effects on the local political economy. McChesney and […] The post Information is a public good: Experiments in better government appeared first on KKFI.

The U.S. Supreme Court is back in session and constitutional law professor Allen Roston of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law joins the forum to review the recent […] The post Supreme Court Decisions: 2023 and Beyond appeared first on KKFI.

Jean Peters Baker reflects on her last term as Jackson County Prosecutor and the efforts to reduce violence in the city. She will also look ahead to the challenges awaiting […] The post A Prosecutor’s Lessons Learned appeared first on KKFI.

Rising rents, evictions and a deteriorating housing stock are denying people the basic right of having a home. Save, Inc’s Toni Casey and Heather Bradley-Geary will talk about solutions to […] The post Solving Kansas City’s Housing Crisis appeared first on KKFI.

Leaders from the League of Women Voters — Anne Calvert in Missouri and Connie Taylor in Kansas — take a look at important legislative issues facing Kansas City metro residents […] The post Coming Down the Pike: What legislation will we see in 2024? appeared first on KKFI.

This is a rebroadcast of the All Souls Forum from February 23, 2023. Kansas City poets Ron Faust and Joseph Davis will discuss their writings and how they use poetry […] The post Poetry and Social Justice (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Americans die younger than people in 50 nations. Author Stephen Bezruchka, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, tells how America went from one of the healthiest nations in the […] The post Inequality kills: We die too young for living in America appeared first on KKFI.

On the show will discuss the Kansas City Tenant Bill of Rights, what it is and what still need to be improved. Our guests are Jenay Manley and Brandy Granados. The post People Power Hour Brought to you by KC Tenant: We Will Discuss “Tenant Bill of Rights” With Guests Jenay Manley and Brandy Granados appeared first on KKFI.

W. Kelly Oliver, is one of still living colleagues of the famous UU architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.  UUCL member Frank Baron recently recorded an interview with him and we will […] The post Working with Frank Lloyd Wright appeared first on KKFI.

In this informal presentation, Peter Graham will reflect on the impact of Kierkegaard’s pamphlet on a young man’s spiritual awakening.  He will contrast the impact of this jarring existential tour de […] The post Fear and Trembling: An Atheist Contemplates Faith appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Malati Harris and Dr. Derrick Hurst will discuss the founding of Rainbow Kids & Families and its role in the community. Rainbow Kids & Families is an elementary school […] The post Rainbow Kids & Families appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Malati Harris and Dr. Derrick Hurst will discuss the founding of Rainbow Kids & Families and its role in the community. Rainbow Kids & Families is an elementary school […] The post Rainbow Kids & Families appeared first on KKFI.

This month our guests are Tiana Caldweld, Pebe, Mason Andrew Kilpatrick(MAK), and Gabe Coppage. We will discuss what is organizing and how does that differ from activism or social work. […] The post PEOPLE POWER HOUR BROUGHT TO YOU BY KC TENANTS: WHAT IS ORGANIZING? WHAT ARE TENANT UNIONS? appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Sosinski is board certified in palliative care and hospice., working exclusively in palliative care and hospice.  He will discuss the development of hospice and palliative care — and the […] The post Hospice and Palliative Care appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Michael Wolfe will start out by explaining the origin of the term “Nature’s God”, which appears in the Declaration of Independence. This concept, that God and Nature are indistinguishable, […] The post Nature’s God: On the Beauty and Wonder of the Natural World appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas State Senator Marci Francisco will give us an inside look at the 2023 legislative session, which included the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a […] The post Recap: 2023 Kansas Legislative Session appeared first on KKFI.

Cheryl Thomas, Founder and Executive Director of Global Rights for Women, explains the background, mission and operation of Global Rights for Women.  The organization has worked with more than 60+ […] The post Global Rights for Women appeared first on KKFI.

The American Midwest is environmentally rich and complex, home to some of the world’s largest freshwater lakes and streams as well as cities, prairies, forests, and farmlands. Nevertheless, the unique […] The post Environmental Ethics with Prof. Ian A. Smith appeared first on KKFI.

Michelle Irwin, Community Outreach Specialist with First Call Kansas City discusses how to provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth.  The post Signs of Suicide: Gatekeeper Training appeared first on KKFI.

Headlining All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention, Jane Clementi, the mother of Tyler Clementi, talks about the impact of her son’s life and death, the creation of […] The post A Mother Speaks Out: Jane Clementi of the Tyler Clementi Foundation (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

SuEllen Fried leads the second part of All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention. Fried is the author of four books on bullying, founder of BullySafeUSA and the […] The post The Transformative Power of Pain (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI.

Michelle Irwin, Community Outreach Specialist with First Call Kansas City discusses how to provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth. (original broadcast […] The post Signs of Suicide: Gatekeeper Training appeared first on KKFI.

CleanAirNow, a climate and environmental justice organization, works to bring systemic change in industry, government and academic practices to protect health and dismantle environmental racism. Atenas Mena and Beto Lugo […] The post Environmental Injustice in Kansas City with CleanAirNow appeared first on KKFI.

Author Joni Wickham talks about her personal journey and the real world experiences behind her tips for women leaders (and the men around them) shared in her best-selling book, “The […] The post The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch appeared first on KKFI.

The Great Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to saving, protecting and improving the lives of animals in the Kansas City metro area. Development & […] The post Caring for Our Animal Friends appeared first on KKFI.

Headlining All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention, Jane Clementi, the mother of Tyler Clementi, talks about the impact of her son’s life and death, the creation of […] The post A Mother Speaks Out: Jane Clementi of the Tyler Clementi Foundation appeared first on KKFI.

SuEllen Fried leads the second part of All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention. Fried is the author of four books on bullying, founder of BullySafeUSA and the […] The post The Transformative Power of Pain appeared first on KKFI.

Climate change has happened. It’s no longer a future threat. We’re living with it today. The environment is filled with new challenges but we can survive; even prosper. Join Bob […] The post A Field Guide to Climate Change appeared first on KKFI.

Doug Samuelson and Eva Lee discuss “The threat of misinformation to public health” and what might be done to counter this problem. Much communication and control have become increasingly driven […] The post The threat of misinformation to public health appeared first on KKFI.

Continuing an annual tradition, the Forum welcomes Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to share an address on the state of the city. The post State of the City with KC Mayor Quinton Lucas appeared first on KKFI.

Attorney Denise Lieberman, representing the plaintiff clergy who are challenging Missouri’s abortion ban, will talk about the state of their lawsuit, the ban’s reliance on a singular religious view and […] The post For the Plaintiffs: The Legal Fight Against Missouri’s Abortion Ban appeared first on KKFI.

The entertainment media is credited with influencing many things, both good and bad in our society.  Richard Thompson will be exploring the entertainment media’s role in the acceptance and rejection […] The post The Good and the Bad of Entertainment Media and LGBTQIA+ People appeared first on KKFI.

John Mueller, prolific author, Professor Emeritus of international relations at Ohio State University and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses his 2021 book, “The Stupidity of War: American Foreign […] The post The Stupidity of War and the Exaggeration of Threat appeared first on KKFI.

Lora McDonald, the Executive Director of MORE2, discusses problems with law enforcement in the Kansas City Metro Area and about MORE2’s primary annual public meeting scheduled for February 23, billed […] The post A Tale of Two Police Departments and 2-23-23 appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City poets Ron Faust and Joseph Davis will discuss their writings and how they use poetry to communicate visions of social justice. Ron Faust regularly writes for Peace Works […] The post Poetry and Social Justice with Ron Faust and Joseph Davis appeared first on KKFI.

University of Kansas professor Hannes Zacharias and Heartland Conservation Alliance Executive Director Logan Heley explore the environmental health of our world as experienced by our waterways and the Arkansas River. The post Our Environmental Health and the Arkansas River appeared first on KKFI.

Ryan Sorrell, the founder of The Kansas City Defender, talks about the role of Black media and his fast-growing news outlet. It uses innovative digital strategies, pushing the boundaries of […] The post The Role of Radical Black Media and the Future of Information appeared first on KKFI.

Research has documented two ways to acquire expertise:  (1) Expert intuition can be obtained by learning from frequent, rapid, high quality feedback.  (2) Without such learning, people are identified as experts […] The post Expertise and national security appeared first on KKFI.

Jackson County Children’s Services Fund board members Ann Mesle and Judy Morgan will talk about how the fund and its partners combine care, connections and creativity to provide hope against […] The post The Road to Hope for Jackson County Children appeared first on KKFI.

Community Engagement Coordinator Mike Marcus of Reconciliation Services and Thelma’s Kitchen will be discussing how we can foster community healing through the ripple effects of building trust, lowering stigma around […] The post Closing the Psychological Distance Through Reconciliation appeared first on KKFI.

Due to a programming error, a repeat of last week’s All Souls Forum was broadcast in lieu of this presentation.  We apologize for the mix up.  Mr. Volland’s presentation will […] The post How a Flaw in Air Pollution Regulation Endangers Americans appeared first on KKFI.

Michael Tisius, now 41, faces execution in Missouri for his crimes at the age of 19. His lawyer, Keith O’Connor, makes a case to spare the life of Tisius, a […] The post Pleas from Death Row: A Condemned Artist and the Fight for Life appeared first on KKFI.

Take a deeper look at the midterm elections with Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science and Chair of Social Sciences at Emporia State University and editor of the book, […] The post Elections 2022: How Safe is the American Democracy? appeared first on KKFI.

Join us this Saturday, when Shelia Johnson will be welcoming a special guest Lauren Conway Founder & CEO InnovateHER KC. Lauren began her career in operational management roles working for […] The post Every Woman • November 26, 2022 • What’s Cooking: Lauren Conaway Founder & CEO InnovateHER KC appeared first on KKFI.

Our heavily industrialized food system is a major contributor to climate change. Regenerative agriculture, which strives to restore the natural health of soils, could greatly reduce this impact. Craig Volland, […] The post The Role of Regenerative Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change appeared first on KKFI.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker explores what’s being done to rebuild the people’s trust in our courts and police, and how that might be the secret ingredient to reducing […] The post Rebuilding Community Trust in KC’s Public Safety System appeared first on KKFI.

National-award winning opinion writer Toriano Porter of the Kansas City Star Editorial Board will discuss the importance of free speech, freedom of the press and the newspaper’s recent decision to […] The post Defending Free Speech appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City, Missouri, is the only city in the country in which the Police Department is controlled by a state governor. Clark Achelpohl will talk about the movement to change […] The post Why should the governor be running our police department? appeared first on KKFI.

UMKC History Professor Andrew Bergerson, who has specialized in studying modern Germany, discusses the parallels of today’s increasing worldwide and American political polarization with the experiences in fascist Germany and […] The post Sociological Factors Dismantling Democracy appeared first on KKFI.

Una and Fiona Nowling, long time producers of The Tenth Voice (LGBTQIA) and Every Woman shows on KKFI, discuss current concerns of gender non-conforming individuals and groups. These include violence, […] The post Issues troubling the LGBTQIA community appeared first on KKFI.

When even conservative Kansas voters are telling the US Supreme Court that it’s out of sync with the American public, maybe it’s time to consider options for Court structural reform. […] The post Fixing the Supreme Court appeared first on KKFI.

Join us this Saturday, when Shelia Johnson will be welcoming special guest Khiana Leapheart, a breast cancer survivor.  October is breast cancer awareness month, and we wanted to take this […] The post Every Woman • October, 22nd 2022 • What’s Cooking: Khiana Leapheart, breast cancer survivor appeared first on KKFI.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier has taken charge of the now-fully accredited Kansas City Public Schools, building on her 22 years in the district. She will talk about the moral […] The post What’s next for Kansas City Public Schools appeared first on KKFI.

UMKC political science professor Dr. Max Skidmore discusses the anti-abortion movement, the distortion of the term “pro life,” the rampant campaign to use the power of government to force women […] The post Abortion Rights in Crisis appeared first on KKFI.

Anne Calvert and Janet Milkovich, presidents of the nonpartisan Leagues of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties in Missouri, and Johnson County in Kansas, describe how […] The post Defending the Flame of Democracy appeared first on KKFI.

Dana Ortiz, Executive Director of Family Promise of Lawrence, introduces us to this national organization whose mission is “Empowering families in a housing crisis to achieve stabilization through community connections.” The post Family Promise appeared first on KKFI.

Marci Francisco, Kansas State Senator and UUCL member, offers a recapitulation of the August 2nd primary election and a preview of the November 8th midterms. The post The Primary and the Midterms appeared first on KKFI.

Louise Hanson, local librarian, activist, and collector of Kansas cookbooks (>500) recognized that food helps Kansas settlers maintain connections with their diverse countries of origin.  Her presentation, “Tasting the Past: […] The post Tasting the Past: Exploring Kansas Food Memories appeared first on KKFI.

Knowledge about the Red Planet has increased dramatically in recent years, thanks to many sophisticated probes from NASA and other nations. Tom Cravens, member of KU’s Space Physics group, will […] The post Evolution of the Atmosphere of Mars appeared first on KKFI.

Jeff Nichols, leader of the meditation group at the Unitarian Universalists Congregation of Lawrence for the past 8 years, will discuss the science and spirituality of meditation.   Recorded at […] The post The Science and Spirituality of Meditation appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Jennifer Schrimsher, Douglas County Health Officer and infectious disease specialist at Lawrence Internal Medicine, has said, relative to the COVID pandemic, “We could probably spend an entire day talking […] The post Lessons Learned from the Pandemic appeared first on KKFI.

Christina Haswood represents the 10th District, which includes Baldwin City and southeastern Lawrence, in the Kansas House. She is Native American, a graduate of Haskell INU and Arizona State, who […] The post The Indigenous Community Center in Lawrence, KS appeared first on KKFI.

Fatema Panahi, graduate student at KU, will relate her experiences growing up as an Afghan, therefore a non-citizen, in Iran, as well as her experiences in America. Recorded at the […] The post Growing Up in Afghanistan appeared first on KKFI.

Carol Curt Enos discusses the discovery of a missing copy of Shakespeare’s “First Folio,” and its implications concerning the mysteries surrounding the life of the Bard of Avon. This presentation […] The post Implications of the Discovery of a Missing “First Folio” appeared first on KKFI.

 The Forum is on its summer hiatus, so, in its stead we present a recent presentation by Dr. Kathy Rose-Mockry, past Director of KU’s Emily Taylor Center for Women and […] The post Gay Rights – The Lawrence Gay Liberation Front appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Barbara Schowen will present her paper, “The Colonial Legacy: How the Culture of the Early Colonies is Still With Us.” She examines the origins and characteristics of the Virginia, […] The post The Colonial Legacy: How the Culture of the Early Colonies is Still With Us. appeared first on KKFI.

An amendment to the Kansas Constitution on the ballot for the August primary would explicitly end abortion as a constitutional right. Dr. Melinda Lavon, owner of Bloom Midwifery in Lawrence, […] The post The Abortion Amendment appeared first on KKFI.

While the All Souls Forum is on Summer Hiatus, this alternative from Morning Headlines is presented. Marcy Wheeler is an independent journalist writing about national security and civil liberties at […] The post Letters to Washington – Analysis of Day 2 Hearing of the January 6th Attack appeared first on KKFI.

Major media everywhere shape our understanding of everything including crime.  Spencer Graves describes this.  In the early 1800s the US had more newspapers per capita than any other place or […] The post Social construction of crime and what we can do about it appeared first on KKFI.

Zack Pistora of the Kansas Chapter, Billy Davis of the Missouri Chapter, and Ty Gorman of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign will discuss the status of utility scale and […] The post Solar Power in Kansas and Missouri: A Panel appeared first on KKFI.

The newly reopened Kansas City Museum took on the mission of giving the City a portrait of its past. Museum Collections Director Denise Morrison describes their process of figuring out […] The post How Does Kansas City Tell Its Story? appeared first on KKFI.

The mother and aunt of 26-year-old Matthew Bland-Williams bargained with God as they drove to the emergency room. He was dying – a victim of Kansas City’s gun violence. But […] The post KC violence and the System’s Pain on Families of Victims appeared first on KKFI.

Why does our society have so much difficulty dealing with effeminate men? Why is it that some people, including some in the LGBTQ community have problems dealing with “sissies?” Are […] The post “Sissyphobia” appeared first on KKFI.

What does it take to actively work against inequities historically perpetuated by education? See how one Kansas City public charter school addresses the whole child with joy while teaching to […] The post The Arts, the Whole Child and Transformative Education appeared first on KKFI.

Storytelling is as old as human culture and has many uses and impacts, including teaching morality, providing entertainment, and building empathy. National Storytelling Network member Gary Kuntz will discuss the […] The post The Power and Impact of Storytelling appeared first on KKFI.

Marty Kraft sits on KC’s Environmental Management Commission. Stan Slaughter is Director of Education for Missouri Organic Recycling. They will discuss how to scale up local use of soil-regenerating inoculants […] The post Work in Metro KC toward Soil Regeneration appeared first on KKFI.

A community’s ability to resettle refugees is a critical benchmark of a city primed for growth. Local agencies are working to ensure refugees don’t just arrive, but thrive. Join Cori […] The post Welcoming KC in Action: Caring for Afghan refugees and what it means appeared first on KKFI.

Kelsey Ryan, the founder and publisher of The Beacon in Kansas City and Wichita, speaks from the frontlines of non-profit journalism, with a view of the imperiled state of local, […] The post The Kansas City Beacon and the Fight for Local Journalism appeared first on KKFI.

Aaron Deacon, Managing Director of KC Digital Drive, explores the digital future of Kansas City in the critical pursuit of equitable access, the promise in economic opportunities and the fascinating […] The post KC Digital Drive and the Pursuit of Innovation and Equity appeared first on KKFI.

Steve Nicely is with the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater KC and a retired KC Star journalist.  Sarah Crews is the founder of Heart Land Prairie Cemetery in Central Kansas. The state’s first prairie restoration […] The post Making the Case for “Green” Burials appeared first on KKFI.

Henry Stoever and Cris Mann of PeaceWorks-KC describe their work for nuclear disarmament through civil disobedience and lobbying Congress, and talk of other strategies, including supporting the Cities Appeal of […] The post PeaceWorks-KC: Resisting Nuclear armament in 2022 appeared first on KKFI.

With the rapid spread of disinformation endangering public health and polarizing politics, communities desperately need trustworthy local news. Years of runaway media consolidation and ad-driven clickbait have destroyed newsrooms and […] The post The Future of the Media — and What You Can Do About It appeared first on KKFI.

Former State Senator Kiki Curls unpacks the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package recently signed into law by President Biden and discusses its potential effect on Missouri. The post The Federal Infrastructure Law and What It Means to Missouri appeared first on KKFI.

Continuing an annual tradition, the Forum welcomes Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to share an address on the State of the City. The post State of the City with KC Mayor Quinton Lucas appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City Star reporters Eric Adler, Kevin Hardy and Mike Hendricks discuss a month long investigation into how a neglected section of the city has become a hunting ground for […] The post Kansas City’s East Side Land Grab appeared first on KKFI.

In a time of changing enrollment and financial challenges, the Kansas City Public Schools is engaging the community in shaping the future of our city’s schools. District leaders will discuss […] The post Shaping the Future of Kansas City Public Schools appeared first on KKFI.

Attorneys Craig Lubow and David Bell analyze the impacts of recent court events, including cases involving Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin, Officer Derek Chauvin in Minnesota, Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, and […] The post Analyzing the Wave of Major Court Decisions appeared first on KKFI.

The “Soapbox Sunday” Forum was not recorded.  In its place we present the Forum from September 12, 2021     Local League of Women Voters Board Member Mary Lindsay weighs […] The post Re-broadcast: Redistricting: The most influential — yet overlooked — undertaking in Missouri politics appeared first on KKFI.

After Charlottesville, after the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol, and as militias grow geometrically, Leonard Zeskind explores strategies for turning back the ominous tide. He is an author and […] The post How Can the White Supremacists Be Stopped? appeared first on KKFI.

  Women’s reproductive rights are under attack like never before. Attorney Bob Eye, a long time advocate for Women’s rights, will give us an update on the various threats working […] The post The Assault on Women’s Reproductive Rights appeared first on KKFI.

  Cheryl Kimmi, the outgoing executive director of the Kansas City Fringe Festival, will host a lively discussion about the arts and its effect on the community.. The Fringe Festival […] The post Supporting the Community through its Arts appeared first on KKFI.

  UMKC’s Professor Dr. Loyce Caruthers and Institute for Urban Education Associate Director Dr. Brad Poos retrace the history of Critical Race Theory, examining its intent to reshape America’s understanding […] The post Critical Race Theory and America’s Fractured Reckoning with History appeared first on KKFI.

Stacey Johnson-Cosby, Realtor with ReeceNichols and President of the Kansas City Regional Housing Alliance will discuss the economic shutdown and how it negatively impacted private property rights across the country, […] The post Landlords and Tenants and America’s Housing Crisis appeared first on KKFI.

    Pulitzer Prize winning author, Heather Ann Thompson, will be speaking about her book, Blood in the Water, on the Attica prison uprising of the 1970s. Thompson will address […] The post The Attica in All of Us appeared first on KKFI.

  Retired public health executive and activist Jim Nunnelly stands in the breach of Kansas City’s public health crisis, rallying communities to solutions in the fight against the pandemic, diabetes, […] The post Solutions to the Social Injustices in Kansas City’s Public Health Crisis appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Richard Randolph, MD is the Senior Chief Medical Officer for Heart to Heart International.  He has treated many zoonotic infectious diseases including COVID 19, Ebola, Zika, Cholera, Malaria, and […] The post Don’t Mess with Mother Nature appeared first on KKFI.

Zack Pistora is the state lobbyist for the Kansas Sierra Club and Interim Executive Director of the Kansas Rural Center. He will cover the challenges Kansas faces in regards to […] The post ‘Water’ we going to do, Kansas? appeared first on KKFI.

Jason Miles, an activist with Reaching Out From Within, talks about prison reform in Kansas and turning back mass incarceration from the inside through the non-profit’s work empowering prisoners through […] The post Kansas prison reform, from the inside out appeared first on KKFI.

Counselor Lynn Barnett, a gender specialist, explores the challenges and issues ahead for the trans+ and non-binary community, speaking from her close personal experiences with members of the community and […] The post Standing up with the Trans+ and Non-Binary communities appeared first on KKFI.

  NOTE: Due to a technical issue, this program was not broadcast on 10-14-21; however, the replay here is the intended program. Nomachot Adiang, an organizer for Missouri Health Care […] The post Health Care for All: The Fight for Medicaid Expansion appeared first on KKFI.

Bryce Reeder, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia, takes a close look at how climate change is already straining our world, the increasing peril in climate […] The post Can the Paris Climate Agreement save our imperiled world? appeared first on KKFI.

George Guastello, Union Station president & CEO shares important perspective regarding this historic exhibition gathering more than a thousand original objects and photographs from around the world in an unparalleled […] The post Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. appeared first on KKFI.

In this rebroadcast of PEACE TALKS RADIO, we consider a 2020 film documentary made in response to the times we are living in. “The Antidote” is a feature documentary that […] The post Kindness and Compassion On Display in, “The Antidote” appeared first on KKFI.

The ACLU reports that over 360 voter restriction bills are being proposed by legislatures in 47 states across the country. This wave of action by GOP legislators follows in the […] The post Voter Restriction Bills and the Legacy of Voter Suppression appeared first on KKFI.

Several states have passed legislation barring teaching critical race theory in public schools. Today we explore critical race theory and how race is taught. How should academics proceed in light […] The post Scholars Circle: Critical Race Theory appeared first on KKFI.

In this week’s edition, we will hear about three aspects of climate change. Dr. Michael Mann, an American climate scientist explains why extreme weather is more common. Dr. Sarah Chadburn, […] The post Science for Climate Change appeared first on KKFI.

In this episode, Brooke Palmer, a Kansas City native, reflects on how diversity positively affected her education. She then hosts a panel discussion about several contemporary topics with a diverse […] The post Saving The World appeared first on KKFI.

While COVID-19 and Voting Rights are eclipsing most of the news, problems still exist in other areas.  Among those problems is the upsurge in immigrants and asylum seekers coming across […] The post Immigration Crisis on the Southern Border appeared first on KKFI.

Kevin O’Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer follow up last week’s show by talking about the importance of saying the word, “NO” in maintaining your mental and emotional health. This is […] The post The Importance of Saying “NO” appeared first on KKFI.

Kevin O’Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer ask five critical questions to help you discover your true self and so find true freedom.  This show is part one of a two […] The post Discovering Your True Self and True freedom appeared first on KKFI.

Meg Fowler, Resource Center Coordinator at  Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ (KSPHQ) will discuss the rise in suicides in America since 1999.  She will also describe how to recognize warning signs […] The post National Suicide Crisis appeared first on KKFI.

Podcast Host Stephanie Van Hook and University of Mary Washington Professor P. Anand Rao discuss the connection between Gandhi and the civil rights movement and how it ties into the legacy […] The post How Gandhi influenced James Farmer and the US civil rights movement appeared first on KKFI.

All Souls Forum is on hiatus until after Labor Day. This week, we present a climate change podcast from Radio Ecoshock entitled, “Climate in a Fiery World.” Harvard’s Dr. Loretta […] The post Climate in A Fiery World appeared first on KKFI.

All Souls Forum is on hiatus until after Labor Day. This week, we present the Juneteenth Special presentation of “Let’s Talk About Race” from KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR. […] The post Juneteenth Special appeared first on KKFI.

  Dr. Gina Lane of William Jewell College and Dr. Matthew Harris of Park University will speak about how language is used in politics to campaign and popularize ideas and […] The post Language and Political Campaigns appeared first on KKFI.

John Fish Kurmann manages a Community Recycling Center, Green Events and Litter Abatement Programs for Bridging the Gap.  Involved in recycling for 25+ years, he will follow up on Neil […] The post How Has the Recycling Crisis Impacted Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.

Burdett Loomis, an educator and political observer, will discuss the accomplishments of the Biden/Harris administration. Traditionally, the first 100 days of a presidency have been a measure of effectiveness of […] The post One Hundred Days appeared first on KKFI.

After decades of scrambling to organize world governments to act collectively to ameliorate multiple, global climate crises, governments again plan to work together to affect global environmental problems.  Via President […] The post Paris Climate Accord appeared first on KKFI.

One of the annual traditions for the All Souls Forum has been a movie-themed Forum on the day of the Academy Awards ceremony.  In the last year we have missed […] The post The 2021 Oscars appeared first on KKFI.

Neil Seldman will speak about finding end-uses for materials separated from the waste stream, and the urgency of developing these business opportunities as China is refusing to continue taking portions […] The post Creating End Uses for Materials Separated from Solid Waste appeared first on KKFI.

Originally, Bryce Reeder, Assistant Political Science Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia was to speak about the macro elements of the Paris Climate Accord; however, due to an emergency, Dr. […] The post Earth Day 2021: Making Peace With Our Earth appeared first on KKFI.

Lawyer Stacy Shaw rose as a leader of Kansas City’s racial uprising after the killing of George Floyd that rallied thousands, black & white, to a renewed call to action. […] The post On the Frontline of Kansas City’s Black Lives Matter Uprising appeared first on KKFI.

Through a crisis-laden winter, KC Tenants shut down Jackson County’s Housing Court with protests against evictions and is carrying on a #CancelRent campaign in a fight for Kansas City’s most […] The post KC Tenants on the Violence of Eviction and the #CancelRent Campaign: Tara Raghuveer, Director, KC Tenants appeared first on KKFI.

Carmaletta Williams, Glenn North, and Jeremy Drouin For a decade the KC Black History Project has annually gathered stories of Black men and women who shaped our city through oppression […] The post The Kansas City Black History Project in a Time of Racial Uprising appeared first on KKFI.

This Earth Day 2020 broadcast featured a panel discussion on climate change policy and individual responsibility organized by American Public Square (APS) at William Jewell College in Kansas City. Using […] The post The Fight for our Future: An Earth Day panel on climate change policy at American Public Square appeared first on KKFI.

Stan Slaughter, Education and Garden Specialist with Missouri Organic Recycling, is a former award winning science teacher and has long been a force in the local gardening movement.  Stan, however, […] The post Stan Slaughter: The Singing Gardener appeared first on KKFI.

This episode of All Souls Forum begins with a brief review of the recent escalations of tensions between the US and Iran followed by a general discussion of other topics […] The post Anti-war and other All Souls Commentary appeared first on KKFI.

David Barsamian spoke at All Souls Forum on Wednesday, 2019-10-30.  Barsamian produces a radio show “Alternative Radio” heard on KKFI and over 300 stations across the county.  He has authored […] The post “Media and Democracy” with David Barsamian appeared first on KKFI.

Lee Gum and Craig Hewett of the Kansas City chapter of Extinction Rebellion spoke August 21 at Jacobs Well Church, 42nd and Wyoming in Kansas City, Missouri.  This episode is […] The post Extinction Rebellion in Kansas City, 2019-08-21 appeared first on KKFI.

Lee Gum and Craig Hewett of the Kansas City chapter of Extinction Rebellion spoke August 21 at Jacobs Well Church, 42nd and Wyoming in Kansas City, Missouri.  This episode is […] The post Extinction Rebellion Kansas City • Aug. 28, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • Aug. 21, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • Aug. 14, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

Peaceworks KC held its annual commemoration of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Sunday at Loose Park. KKFI was on hand to record. This year marks the 74th […] The post Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • July 10, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

Over five hundred people gathered at Washington Square Park on Friday night in Kansas City’s edition of the Lights for Liberty. Actions of this sort were replicated throughout the country. […] The post Lights for Liberty appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • July 24, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • July 31, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

We remember when Farm Aid came to Kansas in 2011, with a press conference featuring Jim Hightower, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, as well as local movers and shakers in the […] The post Farm Aid 2011 appeared first on KKFI.

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear sounded the alarm recently about large amounts of dangerous nuclear waste passing through Kansas City unless we work to stop it. Peaceworks KC sponsored Kamps […] The post Radioactive Waste Transported Through Missouri and Kansas? appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • June 26, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

Peaceworks KC held it’s annual Memorial Day vigil at the Kansas City weapons plant. There was a die-in memory of those who died due to contaminants at the old weapons […] The post Peaceworks KC’s Annual Memorial Day Witness appeared first on KKFI.

Terrible times of disruption require creative solutions. Shedding habitual patterns of thinking and acting opens doors to change, as described in Theory U. Edgar Tanner, DMin, MS, works for both […] The post “Getting Naked for Change” with Edgar Tanner appeared first on KKFI.

George Hoech will discuss the recent energy remodeling of his house, most alluringly, adding solar power. Having done similar remodeling eleven years ago, Rita Norton will talk about the joys […] The post “Energy–Glamorous & Mundane” with George Hoech & Rita Norton appeared first on KKFI.

The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City; longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. The post All Souls Forum • June 5, 2019 appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Seft Hunter, Exec. Director of Communities Creating Opportunity, will share results of a multi-year study examining life-expectancies by zip code. A 13 – 15 year difference occurs in life-expectancy […] The post “At the Intersection of Race, Life-Expectancy, & Power” with Seft Hunter appeared first on KKFI.

Members of Physicians for a National Health Plan make the case. The post Medicare for All appeared first on KKFI.

Winston Apple is a well known area environmental and political activist. He will get into the details of the Green New Deal which has been proposed by national political leaders to […] The post “The Green New Deal” with Winston Apple appeared first on KKFI.

Megan Rush, Payton Templeton, and Sasha Bornstein are students in K.U.’s Environmental Studies Program.  They will discuss their interest in protecting the environment, our most pressing issues, and what stands […] The post “A New Generation Addresses our Environmental Crisis” with Megan R, Payton T, & Sasha B. appeared first on KKFI.

The phrase “foster family” is surrounded by culturally influenced impressions that are loaded with emotional connotations. But foster families are real families with real people with hugely varied needs and […] The post “Foster Parenting and Foster Children” with Kristy Blagg appeared first on KKFI.

Teaching and emeritus status at William Jewell College have provided a base from which Ed Chasteen has led Hatebusters for more than thirty years. His sharing among diverse people across […] The post “Hatebusters -Bringing People Together” with Ed Chasteen appeared first on KKFI.

The odds are stacked against our Jackson County representatives in Jefferson City, Missouri’s State House. Voters elect people trusted to represent us. But are representatives and voters spinning our wheels? […] The post “Effectiveness of the K.C. Metro Vote” with Reps. Judy Morgan and Barbara Washington appeared first on KKFI.

Our move from community to polarization is well-illustrated by anti-immigrant policies, white nationalism, male chauvinism, racist authorities, and anti-Semitic killers. Leonard Zeskind, author of Blood and Politics, will explain how […] The post “From There to Here” with Leonard Zeskind appeared first on KKFI.

As print media companies combine, and broadcast companies expand their holdings, local news media are shrinking, like Kansas City’s own Star. Spencer Graves suggests that the future of our democracy […] The post “Local News Coverage” with Spencer Graves appeared first on KKFI.

Cynthia Levin, in her 40th season with the Unicorn Theater, has been director, actor, designer or producer for over 300 productions. She is committed to inclusion and diversity without limits […] The post “Live Theater at Live Theaters” with Cynthia Levin appeared first on KKFI.

Michael Smith, Ph.D., professor of Political Science and chair at Emporia State University, will discuss why for every ten U.S. adults, six vote and four don’t. What separates them? What […] The post “Who Votes, Who Doesn’t, and Why” with Michael Smith appeared first on KKFI.

A long-time activist for social justice and sustainable living, Emily works with 350KC to create a surge of action to address climate change. She will discuss Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive […] The post “Introduction to Drawdown” with Emily Libla appeared first on KKFI.

Faisal Khan is the new C.E.O. for the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center on Euclid Avenue. He will discuss the Health Center’s role as a community advocate for social justice […] The post “Healthy People in a Healthy Community” with Faisal Khan appeared first on KKFI.

Following a quarter-century All Souls Forum tradition, the Mayor of Kansas City, Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., will deliver an annual State of the City address. He will review the City’s […] The post “The Forum’s State of the City Address” with Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI.

Former FCC Commissioner spoke in support of community radio on October 5th, providing a good segment for playing, especially during fund drives. The speech was delivered at opening night of […] The post Community Media Is the Future appeared first on KKFI.

Pachamama Alliance’s Advancing Climate Solutions through Local, State and Regional Partnerships event on 12/8/18 had their first workshop to present Paul Hawken’s radical, emerging new NY Times Bestseller: DRAWDOWN: THE MOST […] The post Advancing Climate Solutions appeared first on KKFI.

Kerry Herndon worked for the U.S. EPA as an environmental scientist for 34 years and thrived on work protecting the environment and public health. She will discuss current controversies surrounding […] The post “Keeping EPA Going Amidst Political Turmoil” with Kerry Herndon appeared first on KKFI.

Recent history invites re-reading of George Orwell’s novels and essays, as well as others who address the consequences of expressing truth to power. Are 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World, […] The post “Orwell’s Version of Dystopia–Jury Still Out” with George Baggett appeared first on KKFI.

The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, 45th Human Rights Award dinner keynote talk by Dr. MaryLouise Patterson on the correspondence between playwrite, poet, author and racial justice activist […] The post Letters from Langston: From the Harlem Renaissance to the Red Scare and Beyond appeared first on KKFI.

Bob Solger is founder of the Solar Design Studio that specializes in photovoltaic design, consulting & financing. He will cover the current transition to a more decentralized electrical grid from […] The post “Our Electrical Grid in Transition” with Bob Solger appeared first on KKFI.

Max Skidmore holds a Univ. of Minnesota PhD in American Studies, a large field that combines history, political science, popular culture, etc.–extending specifically to study of such phenomena as Medicare […] The post Forum: “The elections–Where do we go from here? ” with Max Skidmore appeared first on KKFI.

Paul Johnson is an organic farmer and legislative lobbyist for the Kansas Rural Center. The current Farm Bill re-authorization is stalled in Congress. Paul will cover the disconnect between where […] The post “Advocating for a Food & Farm Bill” with Paul Johnson appeared first on KKFI.

Scott Burnett has worked with Jimmy Carter on international and domestic Habitat for Humanity projects, usually in natural disaster areas. Scott will present a slide show detailing several projects from […] The post “Habitat for Humanity Projects in Natural Disasters Areas” with Scott Burnett appeared first on KKFI.

Dave Helling, member of the Kansas City Star editorial board and well known political columnist, will share his thoughts as we head into the Midterm elections. The post “Truth or Consequences–Thoughts on the Midterm Elections ” with Dave Helling appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Manny Pedram will present a brief history of the annual United Nations Day celebration affirming the “goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.” Then, Dr. […] The post “United Nations and Global Discontent” with Manny Pedram & Matthew Westra appeared first on KKFI.

Joe Spease is chair of the Kansas Sierra Club’s Energy, Fracking and Legislative Committees. He will cover the history of the Koch Brothers’ fossil fuel interests, their financial support of […] The post “Koch Brothers Fights Against Science of Climate Change” with Joe Spease appeared first on KKFI.

During Vietnam involvements, Tom Crane joined the Peace Corps as a medical technician in Malawi, using opportunities to travel widely in Central Africa. After further government service with the ACTION […] The post “What Do You Know About Africa?” with Tom Crane appeared first on KKFI.

The Austin & Ferguson, L.L.C. is a full-service, immigration law firm with a heavy caseload on the deportation defense side, and with lots of advocacy within the community on immigration […] The post “Immigration!” with Angela Ferguson appeared first on KKFI.

Every day in K.C., about 42 poor tenants are evicted–they can’t afford the rent. The lack of affordable housing is a national epidemic. City Housing Department Deputy Director Jennifer Tidwell […] The post “The Rent’s Too High… Kansas City Housing Policy Options” with Jennifer Tidwell appeared first on KKFI.

A prominent civil rights attorney in Kansas, Bob Eye, will update us of the changing balance on the United States Supreme Court and possible effects on our civil liberties.   The post “Update on the U.S. Supreme Court” with Bob Eye appeared first on KKFI.

Terry Spence and Craig Volland will explain how Big AG’s political power increasingly threatens rural landowners’ quality of life and property values. It’s the environmental injustice nobody talks about. Terry […] The post “Country Life Isn’t What It Used to Be” with Terry Spence & Craig Volland appeared first on KKFI.

Yale Professor Jason Stanley, author of “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them“, spoke at KKFI’s Kicking the Koch Habit Conference“ earlier this month. Here’s what he had to […] The post Jason Stanley appeared first on KKFI.

The author of Democracy in Chains ws the keynote speaker at KKFI’s recent Kicking the Koch Habit Conference. We bring you that speech. Coincidentally enough, today is Nancy’s birthday. The post Nancy MacLean appeared first on KKFI.

Jim Hightower closed out the kicking the Koch Habit Conference. We bring you his remarks. The post Jim Hightower appeared first on KKFI.

The annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance, hosted by PeaceWorks, Kansas City, at Loose Park Lagoon in Kansas City, Missouri, gathered 66 persons to hear talks, sing and take a vow of nonviolence. […] The post Hiroshima / Nagasaki Remembrance 2018 appeared first on KKFI.

Press Conference: 50 Years Since the Democratic Convention in Chicago What: News conference announcing protest against war and police violence on the 50th anniversary of the infamous 1968 Democratic National […] The post Chicago Committee Against War & Racism Press Conference + KC Anti-Trump Rally appeared first on KKFI.

On July 6 at the Community Christian Church, Peter Lumsdaine discussed “Turning the clock back from midnight:  How we can address the crisis of 2018 and renew eco / justice / […] The post Peter Lumsdaine discussed nuclear disarmament with PeaceWorks Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.

We bring you highlights from Sunday’s rally against family separation. The post Rally Against Family Separation appeared first on KKFI.

Peaceworks KC held their annual Memorial Day Vigil at the entrance to the new Kansas City weapons plant at 150 Highway and Botts Road. There was a die-in and five […] The post Memorial Day Witness at the Weapons Plant appeared first on KKFI.

Donald Trump ran for president as a disruptive force; he built his candidacy and administration on years of partisan attacks on government. Nevertheless, presidents are not kings, and our public […] The post “Chaos or Continuity? The United States in an Age of Disruption” with Burdett Loomis appeared first on KKFI.

Described as an eco-theologian and pro-science evolutionary evangelist, Reverend Michael Dowd teaches that “evidence is modern-day scripture, and ecology must be the heart of theology.”   He will discuss our […] The post “Reality Speaks: Factual Inspiration for Difficult Times” with Rev. Michael Dowd appeared first on KKFI.

Mike is Executive Director of Stand Up KC.  He will lay out the new Poor People’s Campaign: National Call for Moral Revival, a multi-racial effort to fulfill Dr. Martin Luther […] The post “Poor People’s Campaign 101” with Michael Enriquez appeared first on KKFI.

Amy Adamson, concerned citizen and landowner near Baldwin City, KS, will discuss dilemmas over conflicts between land-owners, the Kansas Corporation Commission, surface-right holders and oil and gas drillers. Priorities change […] The post “Private Property Rights and Oil and Gas Industry Incursions” with Amy Adamson appeared first on KKFI.

As a social worker, Linda Johnson has had experience working with all age groups and typically lived in a multi-generational household. Camilla Huet-Derrossett is an Economist and will be discussing […] The post “Coming of Age, Millennials in a Multi Generation World” with Linda Johnson & Camilla Huet-Derrossett appeared first on KKFI.

The current chokehold on public discussion harms us all. Jamie Jackson is an active supporter of Citizens for Justice in the Middle East, Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle […] The post “Can We Talk about Zionism?” with Jamie Jackson appeared first on KKFI.

Jackson County, Mo. includes 18 cities and towns and over 650,000 people. As the County moves forward, what are some changes we can expect in the jail, Combat, the courts, […] The post “Jackson County Today” with Frank White Jr. appeared first on KKFI.

This week, we discuss how and why Kansas City Public Schools are championing the effort for environmentally sustainable schools. Jensen Adams manages the KCPS Office of Energy and Sustainability, and […] The post “Energy Consciousness in the Kansas City Schools” with Jensen Adams appeared first on KKFI.

This presentation takes a look at fossil fuel and water consumption, solid waste issues, and toxins and plastic.  We will also explore myths about water quality and the social and […] The post “H2O Woes: The Bottled Water Blues” with Jennifer Byer appeared first on KKFI.

Robert F. Sommer is author of Losing Francis: Essays on the Wars at Home.  Through his own tragic experience with the cost of the wars in Iran and Afghanistan, Bob […] The post “War as the Default Setting: Personal Cost of U.S. Wars” with Robert F. Sommer, PhD appeared first on KKFI.

We bring you highlights from Peaceworks annual meeting held on Sunday, March 11th. The post Peaceworks Annual meeting appeared first on KKFI.

George Baggett speaks about why the EPA matters. The post Life Before EPA appeared first on KKFI.

Juan Gonzalez spoke in Kansas City on September 29th at All Souls UU Church in a benefit for KKFI. The post Juan Gonzalez appeared first on KKFI.

The marketplace corrodes artistic performance–live theater, music, dance–into a marketable commodity. Media’s role in holding it accountable for something more is in decline. Journalist and professor Paul Horsley is the performing […] The post “Artistic Excellence Threatened by Death of Professional Criticism” with Paul Horsley appeared first on KKFI.

Richard Mabion, President of the Wyandotte County NAACP and co-host of EcoRadio KC (Mondays at 6pm), talks about environmental concerns in Wyandotte County. The post Environmental Justice in KCK appeared first on KKFI.

The right to vote is a fundamental pillar of United States democracy, but if the Trump administration succeeds, countless Americans will face barriers to voting ahead of the next election. […] The post “Truth and Voter Suppression” with Sara Baker appeared first on KKFI.

Following a quarter century All Souls Forum tradition, Mayor of Kansas City, Sly James, will deliver an annual, state of the city address. He will review the City’s accomplishments and […] The post The Forum’s State of the City Address: Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI.

Lon Swearingen has been a special education teacher for 25 years, board member and president for Whole Person, a regular contributor to KKFI’s Heartland Labor Forum, and a member of […] The post Disability Rights and Civil Rights with Lon Swearingen appeared first on KKFI.

Friends of Community Media brought David Barsamian, host and producer of Alternative Radio, heard on KKFI every Wednesday at 9am, to St. Garabed’s Church in Kansas City on December 1st. […] The post David Barsamian appeared first on KKFI.

Paul Johnson is a keen observer of the Kansas legislature, having served as lobbyist for the Kansas Rural Center and other non-profits for many years. He will consider new possibilities […] The post Kansas Politics without Brownback: Paul Johnson appeared first on KKFI.

This episode features excepts from a Forum featuring the four Democratic candidates competing in the August 7 primary in Kansas District 3 in the US House:  Jay Sidie, Tom Niermann, […] The post Democratic Candidates for KS-3 in the US House appeared first on KKFI.

Literacy emerges from a broad range of factors that include early childhood learning opportunities, development stages at which children are ready to learn abstract skills, and the flexibility of schools […] The post Literacy“White Privilege: Motives, Expectations, and Bettering Early Literacy” with Mullins & Norton appeared first on KKFI.

KC for Refugees is a Kansas City organization for helping find homes, language skills, employment, education and transportation for refugees in the Kansas City area. Central to this busy organization, […] The post To Help KC-Area Refugees …and Why with Sofia Khan appeared first on KKFI.

KKFI’s own Judy Ancel speaks about the importance of labor movements in today’s world. The post Judy Ancel appeared first on KKFI.

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement ~ like Lewis Diuguid, established in St. Louis ~ Our Fathers: Making Black Men is a must-read for people wondering what […] The post Our Fathers: Making Black Men with Lewis Diuguid appeared first on KKFI.

We are living in a divisive moment built on years of white supremacy that created racial inequalities in public policy. Dr. Robyne Stevenson, former resident of Kansas City and now […] The post “Am I a White Supremacist?” with Robyne Stevenson appeared first on KKFI.

There are those who claim this dream for theirs alone. Will America have the moral courage . . . with love, to save the dream for all? Alvin Brooks is […] The post “There’s a dream in the land with its back against the wall…” with Alvin Brooks appeared first on KKFI.

Since the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency has struggled to maintain the agency created for protecting health and the environment through regulations based on U.S. laws, including through fluctuations for […] The post EPA: How Could We Let This Happen? with Chet McLaughlin appeared first on KKFI.

Shannon Jackson is an anthropologist specializing in Urban Studies, Technology and Embodiment, and Social Theory. She has published on the impact of the Google Fiber inaugural selection of Kansas City […] The post Water and the Smart City: An Ethnographic View with Shannon Jackson appeared first on KKFI.

With varying enthusiasm, every president from FDR through Carter supported ~ and expanded ~  New Deal programs. Reagan began attacks by Republican presidents, while Clinton and Obama attempted to rekindle […] The post The New Deal: Building FDR Through Carter ​Struggling Since Reagan with Max Skidmore appeared first on KKFI.

Designers and staff who are involved with the Plexpod repurposing of the beautiful, old neighborhood Westport Schools will describe and discuss what’s happening. The post Plexpod Westport Commons appeared first on KKFI.

Tex Sample discusses White Working Class Rage. The post White Working Class Rage appeared first on KKFI.

The managers at Bannister Federal Complex always claimed that the facility was a “non-nuclear” component of DOE nuclear activities. Maurice Copeland, a long-term employee and supervisor of the BFC, has […] The post Bannister Federal Complex: Non-Nuclear…Really? with Maurice Copeland appeared first on KKFI.

How we eat can greatly affect our health, our planet, and social justice. Matt Menger will provide practical omnivorous dietary advice that supports our need for more sustainable food systems, […] The post “Conscious Eating” with Matt Menger appeared first on KKFI.

Peaceworks’ annual Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembrance was held in Loose Park on Sunday, the anniversary of Hiroshima we this program today on the anniversary of the NagasakI bombing The post Hiroshima/Nagasaki appeared first on KKFI.

In the U.S., political-economic institutions are defined by an emerging crisis. Stagnant to weak economic growth characterizes the modern economy. Wall Street’s rise to power has meant the financialization and […] The post Dr. Anthony DiMaggio presents Does Capitalism Have a Future? appeared first on KKFI.

What should be our collective response to Earths newest phase of accelerated warming? Dr. Guy McPherson, a conservation biologist has been warning all who would listen that the existing economic […] The post Guy McPherson – On Habitat Loss and Human Extinction appeared first on KKFI.

Retired Marine Sgt. Bryce Lockwood spoke on June 22nd at the Lenexa VFW about his experience with the U.S.S Liberty, which was attacked in June of 1967. The post Hidden History of the U.S.S. Liberty appeared first on KKFI.

The Renowned Economist, Richard Wolff spoke at a benefit for KKFI on April 24th 2017. We bring you the third and final installment. Check out the first two parts here The post Richard Wolff Part 3 appeared first on KKFI.

The Renowned Economist, Richard Wolff spoke at a benefit for KKFI on April 24th 2017. We bring you part two of that talk, now. Check Out Part One Here The post Richard Wolff Part Two appeared first on KKFI.

The Renowned Economist, Richard Wolff spoke at a benefit for KKFI on April 24th 2017. We bring you part one of that talk, now. The post Richard Wolff in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.

Judy Morgan, Missouri State Representative from the 24th district, gave a legislative update on June 1st at All Souls UU Church. KKFI’s roving recorder allows us to listen in. The post A Town Meeting with Missouri State Representative, Judy Morgan appeared first on KKFI.

The conference titled Resistance was held in New York City June 2nd through June 4th. It looked at questions of power, strategy and tactics as resistance to Donald Trump rises.The […] The post Resistance – Highlights from the Left Forum appeared first on KKFI.

Humanity is losing the race against global warming.  But sequestration of carbon in the soil can absorb enormous quantities of greenhouse gases.  Award winning educator and composting expert, Stan Slaughter, […] The post “The Soil Will Save Us” with Stan Slaughter appeared first on KKFI.

Baggett is a long-time observer of the art of propaganda with experience as an environmental activist and a corporate-employed scientist. He will discuss how modern techniques in mass media and […] The post “Modern Dystopia” with George Baggett appeared first on KKFI.

Enjoying arts, architecture and historic neighborhoods in KC, John Hoffman will discuss his program, “Arts Alive,” its events discovering art, artist workshops, and the many art-connected businesses and organizations, as […] The post “Arts Alive! K.C.“ with John Hoffman appeared first on KKFI.

A partner in the firm of Slough, Connealy, Irwin & Madden, Fred Slough is a graduate of Kansas State Univ. and U.M.K.C. Law School, 1974. Fred has litigated criminal and […] The post “What’s To Be Done—Assessing Social vs Economic Justice” with Fred Slough appeared first on KKFI.

Historical and media images and self-examination are used to discuss White Privilege and Institutional Racism. Ms. Irving is part of the White Privilege Conference occurring in Kansas City 27 – […] The post “I’m a Good Person! Isn’t that Enough?” with Debby Irving appeared first on KKFI.

Thousands of people showed up at Washington Square Park in Kansas City on Earth Day to rally for Science. KKFI was on the scene to record. The post Kansas City March for Science appeared first on KKFI.

Former federal law enforcement agent, Jon Adams (MBA), discusses his experience and philosophy on the state and history of U.S. incarceration. From his unique experience as an Immigration Agent and […] The post “Homeland $ecurities: Policing for Profit” with Jon Adams appeared first on KKFI.

What are your options when dealing with serious illness and do not want to prolong your dying?  There’s hospice and palliative care, and seven states now allow physicians to help […] The post “Aid in Dying” with Ann Allegre and John Carney appeared first on KKFI.

As the Boomer Generation fully enters the traditional retirement years, this group faces both anticipated and unanticipated challenges. Kimber Givner, J.D., M.S.W. and Executive Director for Phoenix Family, will review […] The post “Affordable Senior Housing: Challenges and Trends” with Kimber Myers Givner appeared first on KKFI.

For people apparently suffering mental health problems, the sobering and stabilization units of the Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center offer a healthy option to jail and/or emergency rooms. Stephanie […] The post “Confronting the Vicious Cycle of Mental Illness“ with Stephanie Boyer appeared first on KKFI.

Inner city residents are particularly at risk for asthma due to poor indoor and outdoor air quality. Erica Forrest, Training and Education Supervisor for the Environmental Health Dept. at Children’s […] The post “Asthma, An Urban Public Health Issue” with Erica Forrest appeared first on KKFI.

Craig Wolfe, President of the Heartland Renewable Energy Society, recently received intensive training from Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project.  He will discuss why we should consider the climate an emergency, […] The post “The Climate Emergency: The Case for Immediate Action” with Craig Wolfe appeared first on KKFI.

British Folk Legend Billy Bragg was in town last month for the Folk Alliance International Conference last month. He rocked the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City with his fiery […] The post Billy Bragg’s FAI Keynote Speech appeared first on KKFI.

Burdett Loomis, professor of political science at the University of Kansas, will share with us some ideas on where the “Trumpification” and national and local politics may be leading us. […] The post “What Now?” with Burdett Loomis appeared first on KKFI.

Riding an unexpected wave of grassroots enthusiasm, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders electrified crowds during the 2016 presidential primary and easily won the Kansas democratic caucus with 67% of the vote. […] The post Bernie Sanders in Kansas appeared first on KKFI.

A political cartoon can make people think about current events and tries to sway opinion.  Lewis Diuguid, former columnist and editorial board member at the Kansas City Star, and Bette […] The post “Political Cartoons: No Laughing Matter“ with Lewis Diuguid & Bette Tate-Beaver appeared first on KKFI.

To side-step institutional living or loneliness, some seniors are banding together in condominiums or houses for community and mutual support. Gayl Reinsch, founder of the Kansas City Co-housing Coalition, will […] The post “Senior Co-housing: Building Community Where You Live” with Gayl Reinsch appeared first on KKFI.

Max Skidmore, U.S. Presidents expert and UMKC’s Thomas Jefferson Fellow, Distinguished & Sr. Fulbright Lecturer and Scholar, will discuss the phenomenon of the new U.S. President.  The title says it […] The post “The Presidency–What It Was, and What It’s Become” with Max Skidmore appeared first on KKFI.

The annual MLK Forum, sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, recorded on the afternoon of Martin Luther King Day, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church […] The post MLK’s Beloved Community appeared first on KKFI.

On November 28th at the Uptown Arts Bar, Monique Gabrielle Salazar and Keith Wilson spoke about their recent experiences at Standing Rock. KKFI was on hand to record. The post Stories from Standing Rock appeared first on KKFI.

More than ever, the public needs research and factually oriented journalists to inform them about politics.  Newspapers are being decimated; still, they and other platforms are providing excellent content for […] The post “There’s Nothing Fake about Real Journalism” with Yael Aboulhalkah appeared first on KKFI.

The Underground Radio Legend spoe a the Grassroots Radio Conference back in October. The post Clyde Clifford appeared first on KKFI.

The Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines bring together environmental politics, pipeline policy, indigenous peoples’ rights, sovereign treaty relationships with Native American tribes, and historic resource exploitation. Attorney Robin Martinez, […] The post “The Dakota Access Pipeline” with Robin Martinez appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City native Barbara Bichelmeyer took over as Provost of the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2014, after 19 years at Indiana University.  She chose to return because of the […] The post “UMKC–An UrbanUniversity Looks into the 21st Century” with Barbara Bichelmeyer appeared first on KKFI.

The Black Lives Matter movement raises visibility about the continuing impact of gross inequality and discrimination in America.  Thoughtful writers note that privileged Americans face several stages of internal self-examination […] The post “Affirmative Apathy: I’m Already Doing What I Can” with Bill Mullins appeared first on KKFI.

Cian Westmoreland, a former member of the US Air Force, helped build the communications infrastructure for the drone program in Afghanistan. He has signed an open letter to President Obama […] The post A Drone Specialist Speaks Out appeared first on KKFI.

Mr. Apple, founder of Populists in Action, will present an overview of how the ballot initiative process can be used by citizens in Missouri (and 23 other states) to pass […] The post “Direct Democracy in Action” with Winston Apple appeared first on KKFI.

CSTAT is a data driven, public-facing initiative focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of city services, monitoring progress toward the City Council’s Strategic Priorities elaborated in the Five-Year Citywide […] The post “City Performance–By the Measures” with Kate Bender appeared first on KKFI.

Among the most conten?ous issues in the presiden?al campaign are interna?onal trade and Islam. Rakesh ‘Raj” Bhala is Assoc. Dean, Int’l. & Compara?ve Law, KU Law School and also trained […] The post “Penetra?ng the Rhetoric on Key Elec?on Issues” appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Bedell comes to KC with a diverse background and explicit commitment to being in, and of, the KCPS community. He will share his aspirations and his expectations for community […] The post Kansas City Public Schools appeared first on KKFI.

Although Kansas City’s Eastside has been hit hard by job loss, historic racism, and a catastrophic housing crash, the City’s redevelopment initiatives have mostly passed it by. Eastside leaders are […] The post “Eastside Fighting for Economic Renewal” with Prof. Karen Curls appeared first on KKFI.

The 2016 five year health plan (“CHIP”) addresses factors with direct impact upon the wellness of KC, targe?ng health deficits by way of broad, mul?‐disciplinary & neighborhood‐level stakeholder engagement. Health […] The post Community Health Improvement Planning & Engagement appeared first on KKFI.

Barnhart and Eickhoff, founders of Quindaro Press, publish interes?ng books of history for young adults and older readers. They will discuss their work in general, with emphasis on Tanya Anderson’s […] The post “Gunpowder Girls: The True Stories of Three Civil War Tragedies” Aaron Barnhart & Diane Eickhoff: appeared first on KKFI.

With an aging popula?on, the goal is an end of life with as much grace as possible, with minimal impact on those who provide support. George, who recently completed this […] The post “Aging with Grace” George Bagge? & Camilla Huet‐Derrosse? appeared first on KKFI.

The Supreme Court’s recent Whole Women’s Health decision limits states’ restric?ons on abor?on rights. The Court’s balancing of compe?ng interests of reproduc?ve rights and legisla?ve power sets the stage for […] The post Reproductive Rights: Tension between State Power and Individual Rights appeared first on KKFI.

This November, Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 6, which would require Missouri  voters to show a state or federal issued ID card for the purpose of voting.  Ron Berry is coordinating the NO campaign against Amendment 6 and has been organizing around this issue for years.             The post Missouri Voter ID Referendum appeared first on KKFI.

Brian Steed is a military historian and Mideast specialist at the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. On this 15th anniversary of 9‐11, Brian will […] The post Understanding ISIS in Context appeared first on KKFI.

George Frazier is author of The Last Wild Places of Kansas. He’ll discuss his journeys across Kansas by car, canoe, and on foot in search of the state’s remaining wild […] The post The Last Wild Places of Kansas appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Amber Watts is an Assistant Professor in the University of Kansas’ College of Liberal Arts o Sciences who investigates health behaviors, prevention strategies, and bio-behavioral processes associated with cognitive […] The post Dementia with Dr. Amber Watts appeared first on KKFI.

Hamsa Stainton, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies at the University of Kansas discusses the Hindu epic, The Mahabharata. Hamsa Stainton’s research interests include Hinduism; Sanskrit poetry, literature and aesthetics; devotion and […] The post The Mahabharata appeared first on KKFI.

KU Professor William Lindsey’s primary research interest lies in analyzing how individuals and groups in Tokugawa Japan (1600-1867) constructed and contested social identity and power along lines of ritual and […] The post New Rituals of Death & Dying in Contemporary Japan appeared first on KKFI.

The annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance will, this year, feature a time to apologize for the US nuclear attacks in 1945 and will suggest taking immediate steps toward a nuclear weapon-free world, […] The post Annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance appeared first on KKFI.

The second part of Amy Goodman’s talk from her visit to Kansas City on the Spring. You can hear part one here. The post Amy Goodman Part 2 appeared first on KKFI.

Our first part of Amy Goodman’s April Kansas City appearance. Amy is preceded by her co-author, Denis Moynihan, as well as Kansas City poet, Joseph Davis. The post Amy Goodman in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.

Recorded on Sunday, July 10th at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. John Fish Kurmann, Josh King, and Craig Wolfe presented “The Climate Mobilization: The Case for Immediate Action.” KC Climate […] The post “The Climate Mobilization: The Case for Immediate Action.” appeared first on KKFI.

On this special addition of The Forum, we present two eloquent speakers: First we’ll hear First Lady Michelle Obama’s Commencement Address to City College of New York. Then, we’ll hear […] The post Doubleheader appeared first on KKFI.

In April, area peace activists gathered at Whiteman Air Force Base to witness against the drones operated out of there. In this special forum, we will air remarks from many […] The post Fly Kites, Not Drones appeared first on KKFI.

Recorded on May 19th at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Newspaper and TV coverage of the Syrian / Iraqi refugee crisis and the threat of extremist […] The post Confronting Extremist Violence, the Refugee Crisis, and Fear: Faith Responses appeared first on KKFI.

Regular attendees who have been around All Souls for ten years or so know Joseph Davis for the periodic, original poetry he offers at occasional services. All of that poetry […] The post “Challenge, Intellect, and Rhythm” with Joseph Davis appeared first on KKFI.

Ms. Kositani-Buckner is the new executive director of the American Jazz Museum located in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District in Kansas City. She will lay out her plans […] The post “Plans for the American Jazz Museum” with Cheptoo Kositany-Buckner appeared first on KKFI.

The Supreme Court is balanced between conservative and liberal wings and the current vacancy has already created 4 – 4  deadlocks. Dr. Cantu is Associate Professor of Law at UMKC […] The post “The Future Path of the Supreme Court?” with Prof. Edward Cantu appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Kara Tan Bhala is President of the Seven Pillars Institute for Global Finance & Ethics, and editor of Moral Cents: The Journal of Ethics in Finance, covering topics of […] The post “Ethics in International Finance” with Dr. Kara Tan Bhala appeared first on KKFI.

Don Stull is professor emeritus in anthropology at K.U. He writes about the consequences of the meat industry for farmers, workers, and communities that host their plants: Slaughterhouse Blues: The […] The post “Impact of Industrial Agriculture on Rural Communities” with Prof. Donald Stull appeared first on KKFI.

Veteran K.C. actor Damron Armstrong’s plan is to present plays specific to the African American community but which hold universal appeal. In this post-Ferguson era, the new theater aims to […] The post “Kansas City’s First Black Professional Theater Company” with Damron Armstrong appeared first on KKFI.

Retired Brig. General, Dean of U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Dr. Chris King serves on an international military advisory council on climate change. Dr. King will […] The post “Climate Change Threats to National Security” with Dr. Chris King appeared first on KKFI.

The process of normalizing relations between the United States and Cuba is ongoing. Lewis W. Diuguid, Kansas City Star journalist, and Bette Tate-Beaver, Executive Director of the National Association for […] The post “Cuba/United States Opening Doors” with Lewis Diuguid and Bette Tate-Beaver appeared first on KKFI.

Jon Willis is an economist at the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank who studies employment trends. His recent finding: Middle-skill jobs are vanishing, polarizing the workforce and worsening inequality. He […] The post “The Decline in Middle-Skill Jobs” with Jon Willis appeared first on KKFI.

Congress will likely vote this year on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim nations. Judy Ancel is Director of Worker Education and Labor Studies at UMKC.  Jim […] The post “The Real Skinny on the TPP” with Judy Ancel & James Turner appeared first on KKFI.

On Wednesday, March 9, 2016.at All Souls UU Church, . Authors Jeff Clement and Derek Cressman (When Money Talks) The post Two Authors on Money and Politics appeared first on KKFI.

After years of suburban Kansas City living, Kathy and David Winn fulfilled their dream of owning land with the purchase of a 105-acre tract in Cass County, Missouri.  The rare […] The post “Prairie Preserve” with Rita Norton appeared first on KKFI.

Can we teach hungry people to fish . . . or perhaps grow their own fruits, berries and nuts?  In just three years, 85 community orchards have been installed as […] The post “Building Community Resilience–One Tree at a Time” with Rob Reiman appeared first on KKFI.

Academic libraries have dramatically evolved to embrace collaborative and interactive learning that incorporates rich technologies and a wide variety of information formats.  Bonnie Postlethwaite, Dean of Libraries, University of Missouri–Kansas […] The post “The Next Chapter for Academic Libraries” with Bonnie Postlethwaite appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City, MO is acting to move steadily toward social, economic and environmental resilience. Jerry Shechter, Sustainability Coordinator in K.C.’s Office of Environmental Quality, will discuss strategies and best practices […] The post “Progress Toward a Sustainable, Resilient K.C.” with Gerald Shechter appeared first on KKFI.

Advanced medical technologies can be exorbitantly costly. However, it is not human inventiveness and inventions in medical science that are responsible for the U.S. per capita health care expenditures that […] The post “Medical Technology: The Driver of Health Care Costs?” with David E. Kingsley, Ph.D. appeared first on KKFI.

Families of the dying are often caught between the hope of not “giving up too soon” and the hope of not prolonging the suffering. Dr. Allegre will offer her experience in […] The post “Making Medical Decisions Near the End of Life” with Ann Allegre, M.D. appeared first on KKFI.

MARC, KCATA and other partners are updating the Smart Moves plan. RideKC will provide better transit access to jobs, support development in activity centers and corridors, and provide intra-city mobility—suburbs […] The post Forum: “Where is Public Transportation Headed in Greater Kansas City?” with Ron Achelpohl appeared first on KKFI.

Craig Volland is Agriculture Chair of the Kansas Sierra Club. He will discuss how the Post WWII “Feed the World” political and economic paradigm transformed America’s food system from diversified […] The post “The Origins of Industrial Agriculture in the US” with Craig Volland appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James will speak on The State of the City at the U.U. Forum at All Souls. This continues a long-standing tradition of a Forum presentation […] The post “State of the City—Kansas City, Missouri” with Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI.

John Kurmann is lead coordinator for 350KC, part of at the 350.org global climate action movement. He will report the good, bad, and ugly results of the recent meeting of […] The post “What Happened at the Paris Climate Conference?” with John Kurmann appeared first on KKFI.

America is as divided today as it was throughout much of the civil rights movement. Kansas City’s racially and economically segregated neighborhoods today epitomize that reality. But this shouldn’t come […] The post “Divisions” with Airick Leonard West appeared first on KKFI.

Bruce Proctor’s journey—from top secret Pentagon war-policy insider to American deserter— was harrowing. Bruce’s brother, All Souls member Alan Proctor, compiled his brother’s correspondence and recollections of his exile. Set […] The post “The Sweden File: Memoir of an American Expatriate” with Alan Proctor appeared first on KKFI.

Megan Crigger is the inaugural Director of Creative Services for Kansas City, Mo. Megan came to Kansas City just one year ago from a comparable position with the City of […] The post “KCMO Culture & Creative Services: One Year In” with Megan Crigger appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City City Manager since 2011, Troy Schulte is responsible for making city government run efficiently and economically—advising and serving the City Council and the KC Mayor. Mr. Schulte has […] The post “Managing Kansas City, Missouri” with Troy Schulte appeared first on KKFI.

Wilder, who works in internet security and peoples’ networks, asks the question: How can one live a good life in a society that’s so bad? Is the hour already too […] The post “Seriously Ironic” with Isaac Wilder appeared first on KKFI.

Join the celebration of a gift of an original Sadako peace crane to the library. Guest speakers: Sadako’s brother, Masahiro Sasaki, and President Truman’s grandson Clifton Truman Daniels. You may […] The post Peace Crane Presentation at the Truman Library appeared first on KKFI.

Cynthia Short, with Investigating Innocence, has spent years as a public defender with much effort devoted to death penalty cases.  She will discuss the state of the death penalty in […] The post “The Missouri Death Penalty” with Cynthia Short, J.D. appeared first on KKFI.

Ron Jones is KCUR Director of Community Engagement.  He will discuss how the partitions of Troost, State Line, the Wyandotte-Johnson County line and the Missouri River affect the KC experience. The post “Beyond Our Borders: Four Kansas City Partitions” with Ron Jones appeared first on KKFI.

Paul Johnson is a lobbyist for the Kansas Rural Center and reports to the Kansas League of Women Voters. He will discuss state budget issues and problems of Agriculture, water […] The post “Crunch Time in Kansas Politics” with Paul Johnson appeared first on KKFI.

Newly elected to the KC City Council, former Missouri State Senator Jolie Justus, will discuss issues of criminal justice reforms for our nation which jails citizens at the highest rate […] The post “Reforming the Criminal Justice System” with Jolie Justus appeared first on KKFI.

Since its fur trading and livestock days, animals have been central to KC’s identity and landscape. Formerly a professor of geosciences at UMKC, Dr. Urbanik will examine the past and […] The post “Kansas City: Metropolis or Zoopolis” with Julie Urbanik, PhD appeared first on KKFI.

As American society changes, so do American families. So why does the image of the white picket fence with breadwinner father and homemaker mother persist? Prof. Smith, Dir. UMKC’s Family […] The post “Changing American Families” with Deborah B. Smith appeared first on KKFI.

Evie Craig is president and CEO for reStart, an organization with which All Souls has been involved for over twenty years. Ms. Craig, having received contracts from the Veterans’ Administration […] The post Forum: “Homelessness Task Force” with Evelyn Craig appeared first on KKFI.

Understanding the impact and relationship of anxiety and chronic illness is crucial for managing both.  Kathleen Riordan, LSCSW and Everett Murphy M.D. will explore what this means for all of […] The post “Chronic Illness, Anxiety and Bowen Family Systems Theory” with Kathleen Riordan and Everett Murphy appeared first on KKFI.

Capitalism is relocating to new centers in China, India, Brazil.  In its old centers like the U.S., economic prospects darken.  Worker incomes stagnate.  Multinational businesses force governments to lower their […] The post “Capitalist Decline and a Way Forward” with Richard Wolff, economist appeared first on KKFI.

Kansas City is on the cutting edge of the Tiny House movement.  Local activists, including Joshua Farmer of the Tiny House Collective, are working in partnership with KCMO officials and […] The post “Tiny Houses: An Idea Whose Time Has Come” with Joshua Farmer appeared first on KKFI.

Nuns on the Bus, a project of NETWORK, a National Catholic Social Justice lobby.   Led by Sister Simone Campbell, this group of nuns is travelling around the country holding town […] The post Nuns on the Bus appeared first on KKFI.

Robert Baker, of Bopaphonics fame, spoke on Energy Efficiency at the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence back in November. The post Robert Baker on Energy Efficiency appeared first on KKFI.

This week on the Forum, we’ll hear the full speech given by Kansas City native and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes (How To Make An Atomic Bomb) in Independence at […] The post “Remembering Nagasaki: Propagating Hope” appeared first on KKFI.

This week, we conclude the Green Party Presidential Candidate Forum started last week.  This was recorded in July at the Green Party Annual National Meeting at the University of Missouri-St. […] The post Green Party Candidate Forum Pt. 2 Plus Keynote Speaker, James Lane appeared first on KKFI.

On July 24th, at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, The Green Party held a candidate forum.  KKFI was on hand to record it.  Part 2 airs next week. The […] The post Green Party Presidential Candidate Forum Part 1 appeared first on KKFI.

Analyst and Author, John Brewer spoke at the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence back in January. The post John Brewer appeared first on KKFI.

Michael Hoeflich holds degrees from Haverford College, Cambridge University, and Yale Law School. He taught at the University of Illinois from 1980-1988, was dean of the Syracuse University College of […] The post Drones and Targeted Killings with Professor Michael Hoeflich appeared first on KKFI.

The Green Party took time out from their annual meeting in St. Louis to hold a rally in Ferguson across from the police station on Saturday, July 25th.  KKFI was […] The post Rally in Ferguson, Missouri appeared first on KKFI.

Professor Kronk’s research focuses on the intersection of environmental and natural resources law and federal Indian law.  Currently, Professor Kronk is engaged in several projects related to the impact of […] The post Indian Tribes and Environmental Concerns – Professor Elizabeth Kronk-Warner appeared first on KKFI.

Chris Hedges spoke at the Kansas City Library on June 11th. The post Chris Hedges appeared first on KKFI.

Robin Martinez spoke at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center at a monthly Sierra Club meeting to share the history of the KXL pipeline in South Dakota and the regulatory battle before […] The post The History of the KXL pipeline in South Dakota appeared first on KKFI.

The primary election for the City Council is over. The general election is June 23. Who will you vote for? Hear the candidates debate the issues at this candidate forum. […] The post Kansas City Council Forum appeared first on KKFI.

Turkish Muslim imam Fethullah Gulen, now living in the U.S., spawned a worldwide movement asserting moderate Islam, education and social service.  KU Associate Professor Argun Saatcioglu will describe the controversy […] The post Weighing the Muslim, Social Activist Gulen Movement with Argun Saatcioglu appeared first on KKFI.

The Kansas City City Council just adopted a new $1.5 billion budget for next year.  The budget is the City’s blueprint for what’s important to voters, but how does the […] The post “Tell Me How to Spend $1.5 Billion” with Jan Marcason appeared first on KKFI.

Dozens of peace activists gathered at Whiteman Air Force Base on May 17th to bear witness against drones, two of whom had been arrested at that spot before – Brian […] The post Witness at Whiteman appeared first on KKFI.

The Blood, Guts and Soul of Richard G. Tripp—a storyteller and motivational speaker who has directed, developed, and grown Care of Poor People, Inc., so effectively that he now asks […] The post “Please Underestimate Me” with Richard G. Tripp appeared first on KKFI.

May is National Bike Month—time to get on bikes! Revolve is a non-profit that believes the bicycle is the simple solution for healthy lifestyle and affordable, earth-friendly transportation. It has […] The post “RevolveKC: Getting Kansas Citians on Bikes” with Elizabeth Bejan appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Edlavitch, Professor of Epidemiology in Psychiatry at UMKC School of Medicine, in collaboration with Drs. Fred Newman and Bill Geis, has established links between negative thought patterns (like hopelessness […] The post “Assessing Suicide Risk” with Stanley Edlavitch appeared first on KKFI.

We can overturn the austerity myth.  The American Friends Service Committee’s Move the Money Listening Project heard from 46 community leaders discussing community needs, budgeting and tax cutting, military spending […] The post “Lifting Up Community Voices” with Ira Harritt appeared first on KKFI.

Tiffany Prowant has served as her husband’s caregiver for the past four years.  Since his combat injury in 2009 in Iraq which resulted in PTSD and TBI, Tiffany has provided […] The post “PTSD: Navigating Life after Combat” with Tiffany Prowant appeared first on KKFI.

“…where all the women are strong…, and all the children are above average,” says Minnesota humorist Garrison Keillor.  The preference to see our kin as “above average” can subtly create […] The post “The Lake Wobegon Effect” with Bill Mullins appeared first on KKFI.

Trauma and adversity exposure disrupts most urban school systems. Trauma Sensitive Schooling prepares an entire school to counter the disruption. Beth Sarver, who coordinates Truman Medical Center’s Resilience Incubator, describes […] The post “Trauma Sensitive Schools: Resilience for Teaching and Learning” with Beth Sarver appeared first on KKFI.

Cities across the country are laying off municipal workers to contract with private, for-profit firms to furnish municipal services, encouraged by the American Legislative Exchange Council and others such as […] The post Forum: “Privatizing Government Services” with John Sharp appeared first on KKFI.

On March 12, American Friends Service Committee released a report based on their listening sessions at an event at the KCMO Health Department to stimulate more debate and dialogue about […] The post AFSC’s Listening Project Report appeared first on KKFI.

Community participation in public art contributes to the identity of a city. A varied public art collection inspires dialogue, provides visual appeal and symbolizes the vitality of its city. Porter […] The post “Public Art / Civic Catalyst” with Porter Arneill appeared first on KKFI.

One Struggle KC is a coalition of activists seeking to harness the energy of Ferguson, Mo. to connect the struggles of many communities. They are engaging the KC community in conversation on […] The post “Building Solidarity and Fighting Oppression” with Representatives from One Struggle KC appeared first on KKFI.

Michael Duffy, Chair of the KC Redevelopment Authority, will discuss these controversial decisions and the “border war” with Kansas.  Do the tax breaks work, and can the system be reformed […] The post “Tax Incentives for Economic Development: Fair or Foul?” with Michael Duffy appeared first on KKFI.

Imagine midtown Kansas City with a vibrant cultural district with enhanced public spaces in neighborhoods and institutions. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is working to help develop such a plan and is […] The post “Envisioning a Kansas City Cultural District” with Catherine Futter appeared first on KKFI.

Following a quarter century tradition, Mayor of Kansas City Sly James will deliver his annual State of the City address.  He will review the City’s accomplishments and challenges over the […] The post “State of the City Address” with Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI.

Carolyn Skelton, a Registered, Licensed Dietician works at the Cerner Corporation Health Clinic and volunteers as the Wellness Coordinator for the K.C. Food Circle.  She will discuss nutritional deficiencies in […] The post “Nutritional Issues in Our Industrial Food System” with Carolyn Skelton, R.D.N. appeared first on KKFI.

John Kurmann is a regular at the All Souls Forum, and is lead coordinator for the local affiliate for 350.org, global grass roots climate action movement.  He will discuss why […] The post “Why Climate Matters Most and Why We Need You” with John Kurmann appeared first on KKFI.

Bill Raney, member of All Souls and of the Missouri Board of Directors for the ACLU, and Jeff Mittman, executive director of the ACLU of Missouri, will discuss what people […] The post “Your Rights and Law Enforcement” with Bill Raney, Jeff Mittman appeared first on KKFI.

Is the deluge of money unleashed by Supreme Court decisions connected to U.S. failure to address critical issues for building a better future? Linda Vogel Smith, president of the League […] The post “Democracy in the Balance—Money and Politics” with Linda Vogel Smith appeared first on KKFI.

Julie Burkhart worked for 7 yrs. with Dr. George Tiller at Women’s Health Care Services, Wichita, and opened South Wind Women’s Center in 2013, providing full-spectrum reproductive health care. She […] The post “Worth of a Woman” with Julie Burkhart appeared first on KKFI.

Dickens wrote highly entertaining novels that deeply influenced Victorian society. Andrea Warren, author of the best-seller Charles Dickens and the Street Children of London, will discuss this complex man, his […] The post Why Charles Dickens Wrote A Christmas Carol” with Andrea Warren appeared first on KKFI.

How does our city’s police department approach the challenges that led to such disastrous results in Ferguson this summer?  What can we as citizens do to support law enforcement and […] The post “How To Not Be Ferguson” with Major Anthony Ell, KCPD appeared first on KKFI.

The Obama Administration is holding about 700 Central American women & children in a small desert town in New Mexico under poor conditions and without due process. Volunteers who traveled […] The post Panel Discussion: “Expose and Close – Outrage in Artesia” appeared first on KKFI.

Theresa Reyes-Cummings is Dir. of Program Development, Jackson Co. Community Mental Health Fund and a specialist in training for Mental Health First Aid.  Jennifer Wilding is the organizer of KC’s Creating […] The post “Kansas City Mental Health Initiatives” with Theresa Reyes-Cummings & Jennifer Wilding appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Frederick Newman is Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management. at Robert Stempel College of Public Health at Florida International University.  He will describe his study of 447 abused […] The post “Barriers to Seeking Help as Perceived by Abused Elder Women” with Dr. Frederick Newman appeared first on KKFI.

Judy Ancel is President of The Cross Border Network, which has been doing human rights work in Honduras since the 2009 coup. She will talk about the children on our […] The post Border Children: Why Do They Come? appeared first on KKFI.

Conventional impressions of presidential history–Lincoln was superb, Pierce was disastrous–hold up to scrutiny.  Others, not so well.  Were Presidents of the Gilded Age subjugated by Congress? Did Reagan end the […] The post “Some Surprising U.S. Presidents” with Max Skidmore appeared first on KKFI.

This November election in Kansas is the most important in the past half-century or more. Dr. Loomis is Professor of Political Science at KU and will give us some late-campaign […] The post “The Brownback Referendum” with Burdett Loomis, Ph.D. appeared first on KKFI.

Mike Hendricks has been a columnist and reporter for the Kansas City Star for nearly 30 years, covering business and agriculture. He will update his extensive reporting on the dangers […] The post “Rails Risky Business” with Mike Hendricks appeared first on KKFI.

Threats to the planet are growing in spite of legislation like the Clean Water Act and an agency named for Environmental Protection.  As global warming accelerates and carbon-fueled capitalism shows […] The post “Media, Capitalism and the Environment” with David Barsamian appeared first on KKFI.

Should violence be viewed as a contagious disease? This is the contention of some experts in the field. Dr. Rex Archer, Director of the Department of Health for Kansas City, Missouri, […] The post “Violence Seen as an Infectious Disease” with Rex Archer N.D, MP H appeared first on KKFI.

A Special fund drive program featuring excerpts from the Climate Change March in NYC, The Harvest the Hope Festival in Nebraska in opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline, and other […] The post A Little of This; A Little of That appeared first on KKFI.

We live in a time of change for those who care about books. The publishing industry consolidates. More blockbusters, but fewer distinct titles get into print. Bookstores and publishers wrestle […] The post “The Future of Books” with Crosby Kemper appeared first on KKFI.

Coleen Rowley is a former FBI Special Agent and Chief Division Counsel in the Minneapolis FBI office who testified before Congress about the FBI’s failure to help prevent the 9/11 […] The post “Telling the Truth in a Time of Universal Deceit” with Coleen Rowley appeared first on KKFI.

Troy Schulte has served as City Manager of Kansas City since 2010, after serving seven years as the City Budget Director. He holds Masters degrees in economics from Iowa State […] The post “The Need for Infrastructure Investment in Kansas City” with Troy Schulte appeared first on KKFI.

Newlyweds Rakmi Shaiza and John Kurmann traveled to her hometown in Ukhhul, northeast India, in January.  Rakmi, who was a community organizer in Ukhrul, will talk about how her home […] The post “Half the World Away: A Journey to the Naga Mountains” appeared first on KKFI.

Dave Kingsley, retired statistician and health policy professor at KU Med Center, spoke about the Grand Bargain at the Transforming Politics on the Prairie conference, in Parkville, Mo. in June. The post The Grand Bargain with Dave Kingsley, Ph. D. appeared first on KKFI.

Dr. Jill Stein ran for president in 2012 on the Green Party ticket.  She was in Kansas City on June and spoke at All Souls UU Church. The post Jill Stein appeared first on KKFI.

The grand opening of the Kansas City Weapons Plant took place on Friday, August 22nd.  Over 50 people protested outside the entrance in what they called a “Dead-ication”, with regard to […] The post Dead-ication appeared first on KKFI.

On Thursday, August 14th, vigils were held across the country in response to the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.  KKFI was on hand to record the one in […] The post A Moment of Silence appeared first on KKFI.

This week on The Forum, we revisit keynote speeches from the May 31st Trifecta Resista demonstration and conference, held in Kansas City May 30-June 1. Kathy Kelly, of Creative Voices […] The post Trifecta Resista: Kathy Kelly & Brian Terrell appeared first on KKFI.

In the early spring, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern was on a speaking tour in Kansas and Missouri.  He took time off to meet with regional peace activists at Whiteman […] The post Ray McGovern & Others at Whiteman Air Force Base appeared first on KKFI.

Tune in to the Forum this Wednesday, when we’ll air the May 22nd lecture given by John Nichols, author of Dollarocracy: How the Money and Media Election Complex is Destroying […] The post “Dollarocracy”: John Nichols’ May 22nd Speech at the KC Public Library appeared first on KKFI.

This week on The Forum, attorney David Cobb, dynamic national spokesperson for Move to Amend gave a rousing one hour talk at UMKC on April 22nd, telling the story of […] The post Move To Amend: David Cobb’s April 22nd Speech appeared first on KKFI.

This week on The Forum, we are pleased to bring you part two of a two-part address given by Jay Coghlan, executive director of Nuclear Watch New Mexico, at the […] The post Jay Coghlan: “50 Ways to Leave Your Nukes” (Part 2) appeared first on KKFI.

This week on The Forum, we are pleased to bring you part one of a two-part address given by Jay Coghlan, executive director of Nuclear Watch New Mexico, at the […] The post Jay Coghlan: “50 Ways to Leave Your Nukes” (Part 1) appeared first on KKFI.

This week on The Forum, we explore the question: “How can we become people of nonviolence and help the world become more nonviolent?” In addition, how can we help build […] The post John Dear & “The Nonviolent Life” appeared first on KKFI.

Welcoming America is a national organization helping with conversations, integration issues, & building relationships between U.S. citizens, immigrants and undocumented immigrants. Two KC area groups are working with others on Welcoming […] The post “Welcome to our Table – Stories of Immigrating to the U.S.” with Panel appeared first on KKFI.

Half the top predatory fish in US lakes are seriously contaminated with mercury. This menace is analogous to climate change and has the same basic cause. Craig Volland is Air Quality Chair […] The post “Mercury Pollution, the Other Global Environmental Crisis” with Craig Volland appeared first on KKFI.

Students  from Kansas City Academy will report on their recent trip to the United Nations headquarters in New York City  to attend the fifty-eighth session of the Annual Commission on the […] The post “UN Commission on the Status of Women” with Students from KC Academy appeared first on KKFI.

This week on All Souls Forum: Why is the American audience for poetry so small and what’s being done – and might be further done – to change this? William […] The post “Why So Few Americans Read Poetry Who Aren’t Assigned to” with William Trowbridge appeared first on KKFI.

Digital technology devices seem to appear much faster than we can evaluate their utility. Their capabilities often far exceed the needs or wants of users. Is this extravagance a hazard? […] The post “Computational Thinking or Mindful Computing?” with Bill Mullins appeared first on KKFI.

Katie Boody will speak of her experience as a fourth generation Kansas Citian, a charter corps member for Teach for America in Kansas City, a founding teacher of Alta Vista […] The post “A Look at KC School Reform from Inside” with Katie Boody appeared first on KKFI.

Robert W. McChesney, Gutgell Endowed Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, speaks about his recent books, Dollarocracy: How the Money and Media Election Complex […] The post The Solution to Dollarocracy is Democracy appeared first on KKFI.

Mary O’Halloran, media consultant and panelist on KCPT’s Ruckus, is our presenter.  Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope in March, 2013. What has happened during his first year? How is […] The post “Mere Words and Symbolic Gestures: Pope Francis and the New Catholic Message” with Mary O’Halloran appeared first on KKFI.

On April 8 the Kansas City School District voters will elect new Board members. Should the State take over the  District? Is the Superintendent’s claimed come-back genuine? Hear what each […] The post “School Board Candidates’ Forum” with KCMO School Board Candidates appeared first on KKFI.

Bill Clause, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at KKFI 90.l FM Community Radio, will discuss how KKFI fits into the space between internet information anarchy and the corporate media giants. […] The post Why We Need Community Radio appeared first on KKFI.

This program was recorded on Oscar Sunday,  the celebration of the 86th Academy Awards.  John Tibbetts, Associate Professor of Theatre and Film at KU will be standing in for Bob […] The post Everyone’s Gone to the Movies appeared first on KKFI.

Outspoken fighter against Kansas City Pendergast machine politics, American fascism, red-baiting and other social ills of his day, L. M. Birkhead left a remarkable legacy of progressive activism, including pastorship […] The post “L. M. Birkhead: Democracy’s Defender” with Jim Grebe appeared first on KKFI.

New Letters on the Air began in 1977 as a radio companion to the quarterly literary magazine New Letters. Each week it features intimate conversations with contemporary writers. This week […] The post “New Letters on the Air” with Angela Elam appeared first on KKFI.

This week on the All Souls Forum, we present the annual report from the U.S. Corps of Engineers–a retrospect on 2013, and what projects they’ve got in store for the […] The post Corps of Engineers Annual Report appeared first on KKFI.

Tune in for a special edition of All Souls Forum this week, as Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sylvester James continues our decades-long annual tradition with a mayoral presentation on the […] The post “State of the City” with Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI.

This week on All Souls Forum, Sharon Sanders will share reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.  She is a historical consultant who has served on the Board […] The post “Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr.” with Sharon Sanders Brooks appeared first on KKFI.

On this edition of All Souls Forum, Ron Achelpohl will discuss progress toward meeting transportation needs in the huge geographic area of Metro KC.  He is Assistant Director of Transportation […] The post “Transportation in Metropolitan Kansas City” with Ron Achelpohl appeared first on KKFI.

On this installment of All Souls Forum, Isaac Wilder will describe efforts to decentralize the global internet by creating an ex-corporate, independent peer-to-peer network. But what if the power goes […] The post “Liberate the Internet!” with Isaac Wilder appeared first on KKFI.

What is happening in Jackson County now? What might we see in the future? Just what does the Jackson County Legislature do? Our speaker tonight is Scott Burnett. Burnett is […] The post “What’s Happening in Jackson County?” with Scott Burnett appeared first on KKFI.

Steven Youngblood will assess how US media reports on the Mideast, such as the tendency to personify an enemy to better sell military intervention. He is Director of the Park University Center for Global Peace […] The post “Press Coverage of Mideast Conflicts” with Steven Youngblood appeared first on KKFI.

Today on All Souls Forum: What is the meaning of masculinity in today’s world? What forces shape the role of men in our culture? How should men respond? In 2009 […] The post “What is Manhood Today?” with Rodney Knott appeared first on KKFI.

How is it that the richest nation has one of the most broken education systems in the world? What’s working around the world and in small pockets in our country? Dr. […] The post “Why Can’t the Richest Nation on the Planet Get Education Right?” with Bernard Franklin appeared first on KKFI.

Speeches from Saturday’s pro-immigrant rally at Liberty Memorial which was designed to coincide as an alternative to the National Socialist Movement rally. Later, some excerpts from the final display of […] The post Pro-Immigrant Rally and Turning Combat Boots into Plowshares appeared first on KKFI.

Father Michael Gillgannon is a Catholic Priest of the KC-St. Joseph Diocese. He served 38 years as a missionary in Bolivia, and co-founded the Campus Ministry at the State University of La […] The post “America’s Back Porch Is No Longer in its Back Pocket” with Father Michael Gillgannon appeared first on KKFI.

A Press conference on the US use of of drones for clandestine attacks, hosted by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. The post Press Conference: U.S. Use of Drones for Clandestine Attacks appeared first on KKFI.

Tonight on the All Souls Forum, we’ll sit in on a panel discussion on our federal government spying on its own citizens. The post NSA Spying appeared first on KKFI.

Pete O’Neal, then leader of the KC Chapter of the Black Panthers, spoke at the All Souls Forum on 25 May 1969 on “Why Revolution?”  A short time later, he […] The post The Pete O’Neal Story, Push for his Pardon and Return, with Steve Penn appeared first on KKFI.

Cities across the nation are dealing with problems of solvency–how to attain and maintain it while sustaining economic growth. Troy Schulte was appointed Kansas City, Mo., City Manager on 31 […] The post “Taxes and Development in Kansas City” with Troy Schulte appeared first on KKFI.

KKFI board member Michele Foster will discuss challenges and opportunities facing urban schools, and the efforts to help them improve. Her focus is on approaches that acknowledge strengths and talents […] The post “What’s the matter with urban schools? What can be done to help them?” with Michele Foster appeared first on KKFI.

Mattox, volunteer historian and scholar at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Ctr. and State Museum in Kansas City, has penned numerous articles about civil rights, race relations in Missouri, […] The post “Desegregation and World War II–Perspectives & Observations” with Joe Louis Mattox appeared first on KKFI.

Burdett Loomis, returning from his position as 2012 Fulbright Flinders University Distinguished Chair in Adelaide, South Australia, continues to serve the University of Kansas Political Science Department. His roles have […] The post “The Insider as Outsider: Observing American Politics from Half a World Away” with Burdett Loomis appeared first on KKFI.