The Forum

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 were arrested. KKFI was on hand to record.

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 and private institutions continue apace. Is our disruption personal or …

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 sacred responsibility to future generations and how to become ever …

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 King’s vision to eradicate the “triple evils” of racism, economic …

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 over time, especially over the country of time that is …

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 trends that we are seeing with the millennials.

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 East, and Jewish Voice for Peace–all working for peaceful and …

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, and other services the County provides? Jackson County Exec., Frank …

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 .

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 exposes the disconnect between the world of war and the …

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.

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.

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.

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 arts editor for The Independent in Kansas City, and former …