Jaws of Justice Radio

Join us Monday, May 17th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Terri Wilke speaks with Cliff Middleton about wrongful convictions.  In light of recent legislative action in Missouri, people trapped […] The post Wrongful Convictions Redux and Ongoing Until We Make Changes in the System appeared first on KKFI .

Join us Monday, May 10th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Bev Livingston speaks with Stephanie Charles, MISD member of Art Team & Marketplace Event and Katie Disselhoff, Account Manager […] The post Create Art, Participate in Elections – Justice Must Allow Expression appeared first on KKFI .

Join us Monday, May 3rd, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Margot Patterson will interview Lee Gibson, Founder of Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery (RPOR) and Christine McDonald, Founder of […] The post Christine McDonald of Christine’s Place and Lee Gibson of Relentless Pursuit Work to End Prostitution – James Hosey Helps the Homeless appeared first on KKFI .

Join us Monday, April 26, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host David Bell will interview Kansas City visual artist Harold Smith.  Mr. Smith uses his talents to convey Black history […] The post Harold D. Smith, Jr. – Art that Makes Invisible Visible appeared first on KKFI .

The Tragedy of a wrongful Conviction – Charlie Graham’s Story There is a growing realization that the war on drugs has been a failure among the ranks of law enforcement […] The post The Tragedy of a wrongful Conviction – Charlie Graham’s Story appeared first on KKFI .

For our show on April 12, 2021, host Bev Livingston, Founder of MISD, will speak with Christopher Limber, Artistic Director of Prison Performing Arts (PPA), which, for over two decades […] The post Christopher Limber, Artistic Dir of Prison Performing Arts on Building Second Acts Through the Arts; Kristin Colangelo of National Union of the Homeless Talks of Myths of Homelessness appeared first on...

Kalyn Hove, VP of Comcast Business including the KC area, explains that local and national stats are profound on the impact the pandemic has had on Black, Indigenous and People […] The post Kalyn Hove, VP Comcast Business Tells of Sources of Support for BIPOC Small Businesses; Capt. David G. Jackson of KCPD Speaks on the Positive Aspects of Policing appeared first on KKFI .

Hosts Keith Brown El and David Bell speak on the topic of what to do you if you are confronted by the police.  Know your rights.  Protect yourself. We will […] The post Know Your Rights.  Protect Yourself.  appeared first on KKFI .

On March 22nd, host David Bell talks with Judge Laura Denvir Stith who has recently retired from the Supreme Court of Missouri.  After serving 20 years as a member of […] The post Judge Laura Denvir Stith Shares appeared first on KKFI .

Know Your Enemy:  Margot Patterson Talks with Paul Becker and Art Jipson about Hate Groups Paul Becker, a former Probation Officer, now an Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology, and […] The post Know Your Enemy: Hate Groups; then Kyle J. Smith of Determination, INC: Rise UP! appeared first on KKFI .

On March 8th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project about accountability.  Latahra’s research shows a remarkable number of wrongfully convicted persons in Missouri.  The idea […] The post Terri Wilke and Latahra Smith Discuss Accountability; Replay of Pretrial Justice Institute Show appeared first on KKFI .

Latahra Smith and Shavel Rice Moore, Author of Jail Lies, Tell Us of a Community Giveaway; Bev Livingston Tells of the MISD Art Show On March 1st, host Terri Wilke […] The post Advocacy and Assistance to People Impacted by Prison and Jail appeared first on KKFI .

What if the very thing you seek in life is what you are called to give to others? On February 22nd, host David Bell speaks with Gary Dumas.  Gary Dumas […] The post David Bell Speaks with Gary Dumas of The Dumas Company appeared first on KKFI .

On February 15th,  it is KKFI’s Winter Fund Drive!  We hope you are engaged to listen to our weekly Jaws of Justice Hour.  This is your chance to support our […] The post Melvin Merritt Speaks with Johnny Waller, Jr. of More² appeared first on KKFI .

Celebrate Black History Month!  In 2000, Al Sharpton addressed the March on Washington about police violence.  He begged us to Redeem the Dream  – Who You Going to Call? Alice […] The post Celebrate Black History Month! Redeem the Dream! Who You Going to Call? appeared first on KKFI .

For our show on February 1st, we air our recording of the January 22nd, 2021 event at Mill Creek Park, KCMO to celebrate the effective date of the United Nations […] The post Celebrate the UN Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty; Ops. Legend w/ A.Vitale and R. Sorrell appeared first on KKFI .

Mass Incarceration – How Did We Get Here? What Do We Do Now? Incarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the […] The post Mass Incarceration In Kansas and The Nation appeared first on KKFI .

Adam Winkler On His New Book; We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won their Civil Rights Today we talk with Adam Winkler, professor of law at UCLA, about his new […] The post Adam Winkler On His New Book; We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won their Civil Rights appeared first on KKFI .

Advocacy Programs Join Forces for Survivors of Homicide Three extraordinary local organizations are joining forces with Corey’s Network in helping the community by sharing common information while trying to help […] The post Advocacy Programs Join Forces for Survivors of Homicide; and The Willow Domestic Violence Center appeared first on KKFI .

Inmates And Their Families Fight MO Department of Corrections Over Lockdown At CrossRoads – A Human Rights Disaster The Inmates at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Mo have been locked […] The post Inmates And Their Families Fight MO Department of Corrections Over Lockdown At CrossRoads – A Human Rights Disaster appeared first on KKFI .

National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Death sentencing and executions in the United States have steadily been declining in recent years. Despite these trends, death sentences continue to be […] The post National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty appeared first on KKFI .

Employment Discrimination: Impact On Women, A Conversation With Jane McQueeny The 2018 Women’s Equality Week in Kansas City starts on Sunday August 19th, 5:30 to 7 PM at the Blue […] The post Employment Discrimination: Impact On Women; and Doug Kean of Sleepy Head Beds appeared first on KKFI .

Attorney and Author Dee Wampler On Gun Rights, The Cops And Your Rights Dee Wampler’s new book is titled The Gun Rights Handbook, a look at the changes to Missouri […] The post Attorney and Author Dee Wampler On Gun Rights, The Cops And Your Rights appeared first on KKFI .

Kansas City Mental Health Crisis Center We replay a segment from July of last year. The idea of a triage center for police to take people with emotional or intoxication […] The post Rebroadcast Of Alternatives To Jail For Those With Mental Disorders In KCMO and Lawrence, KS appeared first on KKFI .

Can WE Change This Thing? The Community Speaks Out About Crossroads Correctional Lockdown 816-931-5534 is the on air line to call in and voice your concerns In mid May some […] The post Can WE Change This Thing? The Community Speaks Out About Crossroads Correctional Lockdown appeared first on KKFI .