Radio Active Magazine

Brian Terrell, Bennette Dibben, and Chris Overfelt discuss a demonstration against drone and nuclear warfare at Whiteman Air Force Base, roughly 60 miles southeast of Kansas City.  The host unit at Whiteman […] The post Protesting drone and nuclear warfare at Whiteman Air Force Base appeared first on KKFI .

On Apr. 26 RadioActive Magazine features two things:  A discussion of voting bills in the current Missouri legislature and a discussion of the Russo-Ukraine war and US military operations in […] The post Spring 2022 Missouri Legislature Voting Bills & Ukraine appeared first on KKFI .

Stacey Johnson-Cosby is a Realtor and small local investor who  owned 21 rental units averaging $600 per month.  If tenants don’t pay rent, landlords ultimately will not be able to afford […] The post KC renters won’t have housing if it’s not profitable for anyone to provide it and if policies deter investors appeared first on KKFI .

On April 5, RadioActive Magazine will host Bob Grove, President of the Climate Council of Greater KC.  A brief history of Earth Day will be highlighted, there will be a discussion […] The post Celebration of Earth Day appeared first on KKFI .

Last week (March 13-19, 2022) was Sunshine Week, a national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of excessive and unnecessary secrecy. This […] The post Missouri Sunshine Law appeared first on KKFI .

March is International Women’s History Month. We discuss this with Gail James,  Hafza Girdap, and Eyyup Esen.  Dr. James has represented various groups at United Nations and other international fora on […] The post International Women’s Month including challenges in Turkey appeared first on KKFI .

Professors Russell Brooker and Michael Smith discuss the history of voter suppression.  Brooker is the author of a chapter on “Black voting rights 1865-2016:  Two Reconstructions and four Mississippi Plans” in a 2022 […] The post History of voter suppression appeared first on KKFI .

Professors Brian Hollenbeck and Michael Smith help us understand gerrymandering.  Hollenbeck is the lead author of a chapter on “Using mathematics to understand how gerrymandering affects partisan voting power” in a 2022 book […] The post Understanding Gerrymandering appeared first on KKFI .

Professors Linda Trautman and Michael Smith discuss the impact of felony disenfrancisement on election turnout and partisan vote share and how civil rights groups have responded to recent changes in election laws.  Trautman […] The post Felony disenfranchisement and election activism of civil rights groups appeared first on KKFI .

Kati Hornung and Erica Benson discuss the legal status of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) with Radio Active Magazine host Spencer Graves.  Kati is the Director of both VoteEquality. US and the […] The post Equal Rights Amendment update and legal brief appeared first on KKFI .

On Feb. 8, 2022, RadioActive Magazine, with host Dave Mitchell, will shine a spotlight on the myth of widespread voter fraud in the Nov. 2020 election, and highlight recent comments […] The post Kansas Legislature Captured by Voter Fraud Myth appeared first on KKFI .

Miranda Pratt and Spencer Graves discuss Wikipedia and other Wikimedia Foundation projects. Miranda is the Wikipedian in Residence for the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library. Spencer has made over 21,000 edits […] The post Wiki Human Rights in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI .

We discuss new laws in various states regarding voter ID and proof of citizenship with Michael Smith and Ryan Voris. Smith is Chair of the department of Social Sciences, Sociology and Criminology […] The post Voter ID and proof of citizenship appeared first on KKFI .

Lora McDonald and Ricee Cade disuss their work with MORE2, the Kansas City Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equality, pronounced “MORE-squared”.  Lora is their Executive Director.  Ricee focuses on […] The post MORE<sup>2</sup> 2-22-22 and police reform appeared first on KKFI .

Erica Benson, ERA Campaign Coordinator for Project 28 MO, is interviewed interviewed by Spencer Graves, preceded by another comment on COVID:   COVID, Typhoid Mary, and the money for the media On January […] The post The Equal Rights Amendment and Women’s Equality Coalition & another perspective on COVID appeared first on KKFI .

Ann Suellentrop and Charles Carney discuss activities of PeaceWorks Kansas City in working toward nuclear disarmament.  They’ve done this in various ways including nonviolent direct action and lobbying public officials. […] The post PeaceWorks Kansas City lobbies for nuclear disarmament, noting “Nuclear weapons are illegal” appeared first on KKFI .

On Jan. 11, RadioActive Magazine will discuss the effects of the living myth of widespread voter fraud in our 2020 presidential election.  This living myth has birthed the introduction of […] The post The Twilight Realm of Our Democracy appeared first on KKFI .

This episode of Radio Active Magazine features Alice Kitchen discussing women’s equality and medicaid for all in Missouri with Radio Active Magazine host Spencer Graves. Ms. Kitchen is a long […] The post Women’s equality and Medicaid with Alice Kitchen appeared first on KKFI .

This episode of Radio Active Magazine features an interview with Gwendolyn Grant, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, followed by a brief comment on Omicron […] The post Gwendolyn Grant, Urban League, plus a comment on Omicron appeared first on KKFI .

Teresa Perry Operates “Share The Love House”. They provide Resources for The Homeless and Community. Teresa talks with host Craig Lubow about her organization and the scope and suggested solutions […] The post Homelessness: Its roots and solutions appeared first on KKFI .

December 3 has been observed as the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities since 1992.  Shiela Styron discusses this with Radio Active Magazine host Spencer Graves.  Sheila is a […] The post International Day of Persons with Disabilities appeared first on KKFI .

Host Pat Riehle talks with Daniel Brazzell, Executive Director of Team Fidelis.  The mission of Team Fidelis is to prevent suicide among service members and families by raising awareness, providing […] The post Team Fidelis appeared first on KKFI .

RadioActive Magazine will host James Owen, Executive Director of Renew Missouri, along with their Kansas City Regional Director, Alissa Greenwald.  Renew Missouri was founded in 2006 in Columbia, Mo. to […] The post Overview of Missouri’s Renewable Energy Progress appeared first on KKFI .

We discuss the current redistricting process with Mary Lindsay of Kansas City, a member of the League of Women Voters of Missouri‘s Fair Redistricting Committee, Connie Taylor, who represented the League […] The post Redistricting and Gerrymandering appeared first on KKFI .

Evelyn Maddox and Donna Hoch of the League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri, join Radio Active Magazine host Spencer Graves to discuss voter […] The post Voter suppression in Missouri appeared first on KKFI .