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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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Aug 16, 2026

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Episodes

Community Media Is the Future 16.01.2019

Former FCC Commissioner spoke in support of community radio on October 5th, providing a good segment for playing, especially during fund drives. The speech was delivered at opening night of […] The post Community Media Is the Future appeared first on KKFI .

Advancing Climate Solutions 09.01.2019

Pachamama Alliance’s Advancing Climate Solutions through Local, State and Regional Partnerships event on 12/8/18 had their first workshop to present Paul Hawken’s radical, emerging new NY Times Bestseller: DRAWDOWN: THE MOST […] The post Advancing Climate Solutions appeared first on KKFI .

“Orwell’s Version of Dystopia–Jury Still Out” with George Baggett 08.12.2018

Recent history invites re-reading of George Orwell’s novels and essays, as well as others who address the consequences of expressing truth to power. Are 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World, […] The post “Orwell’s Version of Dystopia–Jury Still Out” with George Baggett appeared first on KKFI .

Letters from Langston: From the Harlem Renaissance to the Red Scare and Beyond 05.12.2018

The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, 45th Human Rights Award dinner keynote talk by Dr. MaryLouise Patterson on the correspondence between playwrite, poet, author and racial justice activist […] The post Letters from Langston: From the Harlem Renaissance to the Red Scare and Beyond appeared first on KKFI .

“Our Electrical Grid in Transition” with Bob Solger 01.12.2018

Bob Solger is founder of the Solar Design Studio that specializes in photovoltaic design, consulting & financing. He will cover the current transition to a more decentralized electrical grid from […] The post “Our Electrical Grid in Transition” with Bob Solger appeared first on KKFI .

Forum: “The elections–Where do we go from here? ” with Max Skidmore 27.11.2018

Max Skidmore holds a Univ. of Minnesota PhD in American Studies, a large field that combines history, political science, popular culture, etc.–extending specifically to study of such phenomena as Medicare […] The post Forum: “The elections–Where do we go from here? ” with Max Skidmore appeared first on KKFI .

“Advocating for a Food & Farm Bill” with Paul Johnson 24.11.2018

Paul Johnson is an organic farmer and legislative lobbyist for the Kansas Rural Center. The current Farm Bill re-authorization is stalled in Congress. Paul will cover the disconnect between where […] The post “Advocating for a Food & Farm Bill” with Paul Johnson appeared first on KKFI .

“Habitat for Humanity Projects in Natural Disasters Areas” with Scott Burnett 10.11.2018

Scott Burnett has worked with Jimmy Carter on international and domestic Habitat for Humanity projects, usually in natural disaster areas. Scott will present a slide show detailing several projects from […] The post “Habitat for Humanity Projects in Natural Disasters Areas” with Scott Burnett appeared first on KKFI .

“Truth or Consequences–Thoughts on the Midterm Elections ” with Dave Helling 03.11.2018

Dave Helling, member of the Kansas City Star editorial board and well known political columnist, will share his thoughts as we head into the Midterm elections. The post “Truth or Consequences–Thoughts on the Midterm Elections ” with Dave Helling appeared first on KKFI .

“United Nations and Global Discontent” with Manny Pedram & Matthew Westra 27.10.2018

Dr. Manny Pedram will present a brief history of the annual United Nations Day celebration affirming the “goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.” Then, Dr. […] The post “United Nations and Global Discontent” with Manny Pedram & Matthew Westra appeared first on KKFI .

“Koch Brothers Fights Against Science of Climate Change” with Joe Spease 20.10.2018

Joe Spease is chair of the Kansas Sierra Club’s Energy, Fracking and Legislative Committees. He will cover the history of the Koch Brothers’ fossil fuel interests, their financial support of […] The post “Koch Brothers Fights Against Science of Climate Change” with Joe Spease appeared first on KKFI .

“What Do You Know About Africa?” with Tom Crane 13.10.2018

During Vietnam involvements, Tom Crane joined the Peace Corps as a medical technician in Malawi, using opportunities to travel widely in Central Africa. After further government service with the ACTION […] The post “What Do You Know About Africa?” with Tom Crane appeared first on KKFI .

“Immigration!” with Angela Ferguson 06.10.2018

The Austin & Ferguson, L.L.C. is a full-service, immigration law firm with a heavy caseload on the deportation defense side, and with lots of advocacy within the community on immigration […] The post “Immigration!” with Angela Ferguson appeared first on KKFI .

“The Rent’s Too High… Kansas City Housing Policy Options” with Jennifer Tidwell 22.09.2018

Every day in K.C., about 42 poor tenants are evicted–they can’t afford the rent. The lack of affordable housing is a national epidemic. City Housing Department Deputy Director Jennifer Tidwell […] The post “The Rent’s Too High… Kansas City Housing Policy Options” with Jennifer Tidwell appeared first on KKFI .

“Update on the U.S. Supreme Court” with Bob Eye 15.09.2018

A prominent civil rights attorney in Kansas, Bob Eye, will update us of the changing balance on the United States Supreme Court and possible effects on our civil liberties.   The post “Update on the U.S. Supreme Court” with Bob Eye appeared first on KKFI .

“Country Life Isn’t What It Used to Be” with Terry Spence & Craig Volland 08.09.2018

Terry Spence and Craig Volland will explain how Big AG’s political power increasingly threatens rural landowners’ quality of life and property values. It’s the environmental injustice nobody talks about. Terry […] The post “Country Life Isn’t What It Used to Be” with Terry Spence & Craig Volland appeared first on KKFI .

Jason Stanley 29.08.2018

Yale Professor Jason Stanley, author of “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them“, spoke at KKFI’s Kicking the Koch Habit Conference“ earlier this month. Here’s what he had to […] The post Jason Stanley appeared first on KKFI .

Nancy MacLean 21.08.2018

The author of Democracy in Chains ws the keynote speaker at KKFI’s recent Kicking the Koch Habit Conference. We bring you that speech. Coincidentally enough, today is Nancy’s birthday. The post Nancy MacLean appeared first on KKFI .

Jim Hightower 13.08.2018

Jim Hightower closed out the kicking the Koch Habit Conference. We bring you his remarks. The post Jim Hightower appeared first on KKFI .

Hiroshima / Nagasaki Remembrance 2018 07.08.2018

The annual Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance, hosted by PeaceWorks, Kansas City, at Loose Park Lagoon in Kansas City, Missouri, gathered 66 persons to hear talks, sing and take a vow of nonviolence. […] The post Hiroshima / Nagasaki Remembrance 2018 appeared first on KKFI .

Medicare for All Town Hall Meeting 31.07.2018

This episode of All Souls Forum includes audio from the Medicare For All Town Hall meeting held on Monday, July 30th featuring Dr Ed Weisbart of Physicians for National Health Program with added commentary by congressional candidates Winston Apple and Brent Welder,  The town hall was sponsored by Health Care Now and co-sponsored by Democratic Socialists of America and Our Revolution.

Chicago Committee Against War & Racism Press Conference + KC Anti-Trump Rally 25.07.2018

Press Conference: 50 Years Since the Democratic Convention in Chicago What: News conference announcing protest against war and police violence on the 50th anniversary of the infamous 1968 Democratic National […] The post Chicago Committee Against War & Racism Press Conference + KC Anti-Trump Rally appeared first on KKFI .

Peter Lumsdaine discussed nuclear disarmament with PeaceWorks Kansas City 14.07.2018

On July 6 at the Community Christian Church, Peter Lumsdaine discussed “Turning the clock back from midnight:  How we can address the crisis of 2018 and renew eco / justice / […] The post Peter Lumsdaine discussed nuclear disarmament with PeaceWorks Kansas City appeared first on KKFI .

Kansas Gubernatorial Candidates 09.07.2018

A forum featuring eight of the eighteen Kansas gubernatorial candidates was held in the Johnson County Central Resource Library last Saturday, July 7.  Roughly 250 people came for a room with seating capacity for 150.  Roughly 200 listened for over two hours as candidates answered questions.   This episode of All Souls Forum will feature each candidates answers to the first three questions plus op...

Families Belong Together 02.07.2018

We bring you this event sponsored by "Communities Creating Opportunities" recorded onJune 28, 2018, Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2310 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, The invitation to give shelter to those who are without it, give water to those who are thirsty, and to ease the pain of those who are suffering are universal principles in most of our religious traditions. The children and famil...

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