The Forum

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 .

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 .