The Forum

 Alyssa Carter of KCMO Angels describes the support and services provided by the organization to the community, as well as the state of foster care in Kansas City.  The mission of KCMO Angels is "To walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship." Musical Guest: Jack Summers...

Byron Ripley of Veterans for Peace will discuss sevral issues concerning the anti-war movement among veterans in the U.S. today.   Mr. Ripley is a Marine Corps Veteran.  Veternas for Peace Chapter 97 – Kansas City is an organization of military veterans and allies dedicated to building a culture of peace, exposing the true costs of war, and advocating for justice at home and abroad. Musical Guest:...

Shelly Norris, President and Co-Founder of Corey’s Network, will discuss their mission, which is to provide immediate support, advocacy, and services to surviving victims of homicde in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and the actions and sctivities they us to proved these services. Musical guests: Kristopher Bruders and family.

Rex Buchanan, author and former Director of the Kansas Geological Survey will discuss Petroglyphs found in Kansas’s Smokey Hills. Before Europeans arrived here, Native people lived on the plains, and some left behind rock carvings on soft sandstone in the middle of Kansas. This presentation focuses on these carvings, the people who made them, and what the carvings tell us about those people and th...

Janey Rizvey discusses various aspects of Islam and his reasons for leaving Islam.  He draws on his experience growing up as a Pakistani-American in Texas and relates the teachings of Islam to the current perception of Muslims in America.  Mr. Rizvey is the current President of the Oasis Network, as well as being one of its co-founders. Musical Guest; Kadesh Flow

Jessica Rockhold and Dr. Shelly Cline from the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education will describe how 1930’s Germany went from a democratic republic to an authoritarian regime in a short period of time.

Jaye Wiley, a lifelong native of Kansas City and former artist at Hallmark will present “From Sketchpad to iPad — Learning to Evolve as an Artist,” Jaye will describe his development from “the guy in class who was a good drawer” to a professional artist. Our musical guest is Lezlie Revelle Zucker. The presentation and music were recorded live at Kansas City Oasis on January 18, 2026.

In this presentation, Grady Atwater, the Site Administrator of the John Brown Museum State Historic Site in Osawatomie, Kansas, explores the realities and ramifications of John Brown’s abolitionist crusade in Kansas Territory and the nation. Grady Atwater holds a Master of Arts degree in History from Emporia State University. His historical research focuses on the life of John Brown and his impact...

 Dr Andrew Boyd will discuss the flooding that inundated the interior of Washington State and northern Oregon and the effects on human evolution..  He will look at the devastation caused by the floods and make some observations about climate change. Musical guest: Tracey Myers (https://www.instagram.com/traceymyersmusic/)  

Don Laskey, who holds a Masters Degree in History, is a historian and park interpreter at the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. His presentation will cover the history of Fort Osage and its role in the development of the United States west of the Mississippi.

Diane Euston, secretary of the Westport Historical Society, will speak on the development of Kansas City and Westport, specifically as it related to the Westward Movement along the Santa Fe Trail. Musical Guests: The Bledsoe Trio (www. BeauBledsoe.com)

Jesus Valenzuela from the Heartland Tree Alliance, A Division of Bridging the Gap, will discuss the aims and goals of the organization to provide education and information about the critically important benefits created by urban trees and why these trees need extra care. Musical Guests: Deann Kinsch and Scotty McBee

Daryl Young, Environmental Manager at the Kansas City Water Laboratory, will discuss the infrastructure and how we get clean water here in Kansas City.  In this behind-the-scenes view, he will describe the various components of our water system and how they are operated. Musical Guest: Gracie Caggiano

Jessica Rockhold and Dr. Shelly Cline will discus various examples of resistance to the Nazi regime in 1930's/1940's Germany, and the effect ond outcomes of these resistance actions.  In doing so, they also draw parallels to what is happening in America today. Musical guest: Jillian Riscoe

Please join Jaynell (KK) Assmann as she decribes the work and purpose of Care Beyond the Boulevard. Care Beyond the Boulevard fills a significant gap in access to comprehensive medical care for Kansas City’s homeless residents. They deliver high-quality, reliable, evidenced-based care for unsheltered homeless patients by taking healthcare services directly to their patients. Musical guests: Double...

Join Allison Clemens, Community Engagement Specialist as she describes the local organization, Seven Days (SevenDays.org) which seeks to overcome hate by promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue.  Seven Days offer opportunities encouraging all people to increase kindness through knowledge, mindset and behavior. Musical Guest: Michele Cox BONUS Presentation : Politeness a...

WHACK JOB - A History of Axe Murder, a book by Rachel McCarthy James also, Musical guest:  Joshua James Warner   A program of Kansas City Oasis

Renewed calls for investigations into the abuses to American Indian children have brought new scrutiny to the boarding school system. This talk will examine the thinking behind the creation of federal schools for youth, including Haskell Indian Nations University, originally known as the United States Indian Industrial Training School, and how this system affected Native communities in the short a...

Jude Lane will explain the ABLE account, a free savings option for people with disabilities — what the account is, how it works and how to set one up. An […] The post The ABLE Account appeared first on KKFI .

Crises looming with the Trump election include deportation of immigrants, ongoing war in Gaza, and threats to groups such as gay and trans persons. A meeting on Nov. 22, 2024, […] The post PeaceWorks Symposium 11/22/24 appeared first on KKFI .

SuEllen Fried leads the second part of All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention. Fried is the author of four books on bullying, founder of BullySafeUSA and the […] The post The Transformative Power of Pain (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Jackson County Children’s Services Fund board members Ann Mesle and Judy Morgan will talk about how the fund and its partners combine care, connections and creativity to provide hope against […] The post The Road to Hope for Jackson County Children (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

A death by suicide is like no other. Mickey and Bonnie Swade, founders of Suicide Awareness Survivors Support (SASS-MoKan), and Marcia Epstein, survivor of suicide losses, will talk about the […] The post Suicide: What to Say and Not Say to a Loss Survivor (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Michelle Irwin, Community Outreach Specialist with First Call Kansas City discusses how to provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth.  (Rebroadcast from […] The post Signs of Suicide: Gatekeeper Training (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Angela Schultz and Ben Griffiths of Compassion and Choices will discuss end-of-life options and the importance of documenting your wishes, having conversations with your loved ones, and your healthcare provider. […] The post Conversations that Count: Finding Power and Peace in Charting Your End-of-life Journey (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .