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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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Jun 13, 2026

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Episodes

Corps of Engineers Annual Report 17.02.2014

This week on the All Souls Forum, we present the annual report from the U.S. Corps of Engineers–a retrospect on 2013, and what projects they’ve got in store for the […] The post Corps of Engineers Annual Report appeared first on KKFI .

“State of the City” with Mayor Sly James 10.02.2014

Tune in for a special edition of All Souls Forum this week, as Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sylvester James continues our decades-long annual tradition with a mayoral presentation on the […] The post “State of the City” with Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI .

“Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr.” with Sharon Sanders Brooks 03.02.2014

This week on All Souls Forum, Sharon Sanders will share reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.  She is a historical consultant who has served on the Board […] The post “Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr.” with Sharon Sanders Brooks appeared first on KKFI .

“Transportation in Metropolitan Kansas City” with Ron Achelpohl 30.01.2014

On this edition of All Souls Forum, Ron Achelpohl will discuss progress toward meeting transportation needs in the huge geographic area of Metro KC.  He is Assistant Director of Transportation […] The post “Transportation in Metropolitan Kansas City” with Ron Achelpohl appeared first on KKFI .

“Liberate the Internet!” with Isaac Wilder 20.01.2014

On this installment of All Souls Forum, Isaac Wilder will describe efforts to decentralize the global internet by creating an ex-corporate, independent peer-to-peer network. But what if the power goes […] The post “Liberate the Internet!” with Isaac Wilder appeared first on KKFI .

“What’s Happening in Jackson County?” with Scott Burnett 06.01.2014

What is happening in Jackson County now? What might we see in the future? Just what does the Jackson County Legislature do? Our speaker tonight is Scott Burnett. Burnett is […] The post “What’s Happening in Jackson County?” with Scott Burnett appeared first on KKFI .

“Press Coverage of Mideast Conflicts” with Steven Youngblood 01.01.2014

Steven Youngblood will assess how US media reports on the Mideast, such as the tendency to personify an enemy to better sell military intervention. He is Director of the Park University Center for Global Peace […] The post “Press Coverage of Mideast Conflicts” with Steven Youngblood appeared first on KKFI .

“What is Manhood Today?” with Rodney Knott 12.12.2013

Today on All Souls Forum: What is the meaning of masculinity in today’s world? What forces shape the role of men in our culture? How should men respond? In 2009 […] The post “What is Manhood Today?” with Rodney Knott appeared first on KKFI .

“Why Can’t the Richest Nation on the Planet Get Education Right?” with Bernard Franklin 04.12.2013

How is it that the richest nation has one of the most broken education systems in the world? What’s working around the world and in small pockets in our country? Dr. […] The post “Why Can’t the Richest Nation on the Planet Get Education Right?” with Bernard Franklin appeared first on KKFI .

Pro-Immigrant Rally and Turning Combat Boots into Plowshares 14.11.2013

Speeches from Saturday’s pro-immigrant rally at Liberty Memorial which was designed to coincide as an alternative to the National Socialist Movement rally. Later, some excerpts from the final display of […] The post Pro-Immigrant Rally and Turning Combat Boots into Plowshares appeared first on KKFI .

“America’s Back Porch Is No Longer in its Back Pocket” with Father Michael Gillgannon 07.11.2013

Father Michael Gillgannon is a Catholic Priest of the KC-St. Joseph Diocese. He served 38 years as a missionary in Bolivia, and co-founded the Campus Ministry at the State University of La […] The post “America’s Back Porch Is No Longer in its Back Pocket” with Father Michael Gillgannon appeared first on KKFI .

Press Conference: U.S. Use of Drones for Clandestine Attacks 31.10.2013

A Press conference on the US use of of drones for clandestine attacks, hosted by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. The post Press Conference: U.S. Use of Drones for Clandestine Attacks appeared first on KKFI .

NSA Spying 23.10.2013

Tonight on the All Souls Forum, we’ll sit in on a panel discussion on our federal government spying on its own citizens. The post NSA Spying appeared first on KKFI .

The Pete O’Neal Story, Push for his Pardon and Return, with Steve Penn 16.10.2013

Pete O’Neal, then leader of the KC Chapter of the Black Panthers, spoke at the All Souls Forum on 25 May 1969 on “Why Revolution?”  A short time later, he […] The post The Pete O’Neal Story, Push for his Pardon and Return, with Steve Penn appeared first on KKFI .

“Taxes and Development in Kansas City” with Troy Schulte 09.10.2013

Cities across the nation are dealing with problems of solvency–how to attain and maintain it while sustaining economic growth. Troy Schulte was appointed Kansas City, Mo., City Manager on 31 […] The post “Taxes and Development in Kansas City” with Troy Schulte appeared first on KKFI .

“What’s the matter with urban schools? What can be done to help them?” with Michele Foster 03.10.2013

KKFI board member Michele Foster will discuss challenges and opportunities facing urban schools, and the efforts to help them improve. Her focus is on approaches that acknowledge strengths and talents […] The post “What’s the matter with urban schools? What can be done to help them?” with Michele Foster appeared first on KKFI .

“Desegregation and World War II–Perspectives & Observations” with Joe Louis Mattox 26.09.2013

Mattox, volunteer historian and scholar at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Ctr. and State Museum in Kansas City, has penned numerous articles about civil rights, race relations in Missouri, […] The post “Desegregation and World War II–Perspectives & Observations” with Joe Louis Mattox appeared first on KKFI .

“The Insider as Outsider: Observing American Politics from Half a World Away” with Burdett Loomis 19.09.2013

Burdett Loomis, returning from his position as 2012 Fulbright Flinders University Distinguished Chair in Adelaide, South Australia, continues to serve the University of Kansas Political Science Department. His roles have […] The post “The Insider as Outsider: Observing American Politics from Half a World Away” with Burdett Loomis appeared first on KKFI .

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