The Forum

Inner city residents are particularly at risk for asthma due to poor indoor and outdoor air quality. Erica Forrest, Training and Education Supervisor for the Environmental Health Dept. at Children’s Mercy, K.C., is a registered respiratory therapist, certified asthma educator …

Inner city residents are particularly at risk for asthma due to poor indoor and outdoor air quality. Erica Forrest, Training and Education Supervisor for the Environmental Health Dept. at Children's […] The post “Asthma, An Urban Public Health Issue” with Erica Forrest appeared first on KKFI .

Craig Wolfe, President of the Heartland Renewable Energy Society, recently received intensive training from Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project.  He will discuss why we should consider the climate an emergency, and how we can and must respond in the current …

Craig Wolfe, President of the Heartland Renewable Energy Society, recently received intensive training from Al Gore's Climate Reality Project.  He will discuss why we should consider the climate an emergency, […] The post “The Climate Emergency: The Case for Immediate Action” with Craig Wolfe appeared first on KKFI .

British Folk Legend Billy Bragg was in town last month for the Folk Alliance International Conference last month. He rocked the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City with his fiery plea for compassion and solidarity. Recorded on February 18th, 2017 …

British Folk Legend Billy Bragg was in town last month for the Folk Alliance International Conference last month. He rocked the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City with his fiery […] The post Billy Bragg's FAI Keynote Speech appeared first on KKFI .

Burdett Loomis, professor of political science at the University of Kansas, will share with us some ideas on where the “Trumpification” and national and local politics may be leading us. We will be discussing what our government now looks like …

Burdett Loomis, professor of political science at the University of Kansas, will share with us some ideas on where the "Trumpification" and national and local politics may be leading us. […] The post “What Now?” with Burdett Loomis appeared first on KKFI .

Riding an unexpected wave of grassroots enthusiasm, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders electrified crowds during the 2016 presidential primary and easily won the Kansas democratic caucus with 67% of the vote. This Wednesday, March 1, join us at 6 pm for …

Riding an unexpected wave of grassroots enthusiasm, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders electrified crowds during the 2016 presidential primary and easily won the Kansas democratic caucus with 67% of the vote. […] The post Bernie Sanders in Kansas appeared first on KKFI .

A political cartoon can make people think about current events and tries to sway opinion.  Lewis Diuguid, former columnist and editorial board member at the Kansas City Star, and Bette Tate-Beaver, executive Director of the National Association for Multicultural Education, …

A political cartoon can make people think about current events and tries to sway opinion.  Lewis Diuguid, former columnist and editorial board member at the Kansas City Star, and Bette […] The post “Political Cartoons: No Laughing Matter“ with Lewis Diuguid & Bette Tate-Beaver appeared first on KKFI .

To side-step institutional living or loneliness, some seniors are banding together in condominiums or houses for community and mutual support. Gayl Reinsch, founder of the Kansas City Co-housing Coalition, will share some examples and introduce three residents of a “golden …

To side-step institutional living or loneliness, some seniors are banding together in condominiums or houses for community and mutual support. Gayl Reinsch, founder of the Kansas City Co-housing Coalition, will […] The post “Senior Co-housing: Building Community Where You Live” with Gayl Reinsch appeared first on KKFI .

Max Skidmore, U.S. Presidents expert and UMKC’s Thomas Jefferson Fellow, Distinguished & Sr. Fulbright Lecturer and Scholar, will discuss the phenomenon of the new U.S. President.  The title says it all.

Max Skidmore, U.S. Presidents expert and UMKC's Thomas Jefferson Fellow, Distinguished & Sr. Fulbright Lecturer and Scholar, will discuss the phenomenon of the new U.S. President.  The title says it […] The post “The Presidency–What It Was, and What It’s Become” with Max Skidmore appeared first on KKFI .

The annual MLK Forum, sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, recorded on the afternoon of Martin Luther King Day, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church prior to the mass celebration. Hear from a panel of …

The annual MLK Forum, sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, recorded on the afternoon of Martin Luther King Day, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church […] The post MLK's Beloved Community appeared first on KKFI .

Following a quarter century All Souls Forum tradition, Mayor of Kansas City, Sly James, will deliver an annual state of the city address.  He will review Kansas City, Missouri’s accomplishments and challenges over the past year, and his priorities and …

On November 28th at the Uptown Arts Bar, Monique Gabrielle Salazar and Keith Wilson spoke about their recent experiences at Standing Rock. KKFI was on hand to record.

On November 28th at the Uptown Arts Bar, Monique Gabrielle Salazar and Keith Wilson spoke about their recent experiences at Standing Rock. KKFI was on hand to record. The post Stories from Standing Rock appeared first on KKFI .

More than ever, the public needs research and factually oriented journalists to inform them about politics.  Newspapers are being decimated; still, they and other platforms are providing excellent content for people to read and use.  But in a nation where …

More than ever, the public needs research and factually oriented journalists to inform them about politics.  Newspapers are being decimated; still, they and other platforms are providing excellent content for […] The post “There’s Nothing Fake about Real Journalism” with Yael Aboulhalkah appeared first on KKFI .

The Underground Radio Legend spoe a the Grassroots Radio Conference back in October.

The Underground Radio Legend spoe a the Grassroots Radio Conference back in October. The post Clyde Clifford appeared first on KKFI .