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The Forum

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The Forum is a platform for the discussion of significant issues. Guest speakers typically focus on issues of political, social justice, moral, educational and artistic significance. Each presentation is followed by questions and discussion.

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KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Society

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Mar 23, 2025

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Episodes

"There's a dream in the land with its back against the wall…" with Alvin Brooks 05.11.2017

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 a former mayor pro tem, civil rights leader, and anti-crime …

"There's a dream in the land with its back against the wall…" with Alvin Brooks 05.11.2017

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 .

EPA: How Could We Let This Happen? with Chet McLaughlin 29.10.2017

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 industry OR the environment. Chet McLaughlin, former head of Hazardous …

EPA: How Could We Let This Happen? with Chet McLaughlin 29.10.2017

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 .

Water and the Smart City: An Ethnographic View with Shannon Jackson 22.10.2017

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 and the impact of its strategy on the prospects for …

Water and the Smart City: An Ethnographic View with Shannon Jackson 22.10.2017

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 .

The New Deal: Building FDR Through Carter ​Struggling Since Reagan with Max Skidmore 14.10.2017

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 its flame. Max Skidmore, a distinguished scholar of U.S. political …

The New Deal: Building FDR Through Carter ​Struggling Since Reagan with Max Skidmore 14.10.2017

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 .

Plexpod Westport Commons 07.10.2017

Designers and staff who are involved with the Plexpod repurposing of the beautiful, old neighborhood Westport Schools will describe and discuss what’s happening.

Plexpod Westport Commons 07.10.2017

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 .

White Working Class Rage 02.10.2017

Tex Sample discusses White Working Class Rage.

White Working Class Rage 02.10.2017

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

Bannister Federal Complex: Non-Nuclear…Really? with Maurice Copeland 30.09.2017

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 served as an advocate for sick workers for 17 years. …

Bannister Federal Complex: Non-Nuclear…Really? with Maurice Copeland 30.09.2017

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 .

"Conscious Eating" with Matt Menger 22.09.2017

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, ethical cuisine, and healthier daily choices. Matt is an Integrative …

"Conscious Eating" with Matt Menger 22.09.2017

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 .

Hiroshima/Nagasaki 07.08.2017

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

Hiroshima/Nagasaki 07.08.2017

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 .

Dr. Anthony DiMaggio presents Does Capitalism Have a Future? 01.08.2017

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 destabilization of the economy, along with the attendance of mass …

Dr. Anthony DiMaggio presents Does Capitalism Have a Future? 01.08.2017

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 .

Richard Wolff Part 3 06.07.2017

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

Richard Wolff Part 3 06.07.2017

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 .

Richard Wolff Part Two 29.06.2017

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

Richard Wolff Part Two 29.06.2017

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 .

Richard Wolff in Kansas City 26.06.2017

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

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