The Forum

The odds are stacked against our Jackson County representatives in Jefferson City, Missouri’s State House. Voters elect people trusted to represent us. But are representatives and voters spinning our wheels? […] The post “Effectiveness of the K.C. Metro Vote” with Reps. Judy Morgan and Barbara Washington appeared first on KKFI .

Our move from community to polarization is well-illustrated by anti-immigrant policies, white nationalism, male chauvinism, racist authorities, and anti-Semitic killers. Leonard Zeskind, author of Blood and Politics, will explain how […] The post “From There to Here” with Leonard Zeskind appeared first on KKFI .

As print media companies combine, and broadcast companies expand their holdings, local news media are shrinking, like Kansas City’s own Star. Spencer Graves suggests that the future of our democracy […] The post “Local News Coverage” with Spencer Graves appeared first on KKFI .

Cynthia Levin, in her 40th season with the Unicorn Theater, has been director, actor, designer or producer for over 300 productions. She is committed to inclusion and diversity without limits […] The post “Live Theater at Live Theaters” with Cynthia Levin appeared first on KKFI .

Michael Smith, Ph. D., professor of Political Science and chair at Emporia State University, will discuss why for every ten U.S. adults, six vote and four don’t. What separates them? What […] The post “Who Votes, Who Doesn’t, and Why” with Michael Smith appeared first on KKFI .

A long-time activist for social justice and sustainable living, Emily works with 350KC to create a surge of action to address climate change. She will discuss Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive […] The post “Introduction to Drawdown” with Emily Libla appeared first on KKFI .

Faisal Khan is the new C.E.O. for the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center on Euclid Avenue. He will discuss the Health Center’s role as a community advocate for social justice […] The post “Healthy People in a Healthy Community” with Faisal Khan appeared first on KKFI .

Following a quarter-century All Souls Forum tradition, the Mayor of Kansas City, Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., will deliver an annual State of the City address. He will review the City’s […] The post “The Forum’s State of the City Address” with Mayor Sly James appeared first on KKFI .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .