The Forum

Gary Hobin gives an insightful history of the struggle for a homeland by the Kurdish peoples of the Mideast.  Gary is a former State Department Foreign Affairs officer and his forum presentation describes the many different political organizations and parties within the Kurdish struggle that span across the boundaries of Iraq, Iran,  Turkey and Syria.

Wayne Besen, author of Anything but Straight and founder of "Truth Wins Out," has been journalistically covering "conversion therapy" (CT) for over a decade. CT is a controversial practice for trying to change sexual orientation. Its media coverage is also controversial. Through the generosity of Friends of Community Media, Mr. Besen will explore the bias and hypocritical media coverage associated...

September 20 began an international "Climate Strike", called in part by Extinction Rebellion (XR), which started in the UK, the US-wide Sunrise Movement, and other groups in Kansas City. At 6:30 in the early morning, some 40 people with the Kansas City chapter of Extinction Rebellion held rally in front of the Kansas City Star demanding they "Tell the truth" about climate change. Around noon, roug...

Tonight's program is a special one hour RadioActive Magazine show.  RadioActive host Bill Clause interviews poet, author, book publisher and college professor Dr Fred Whitehead who gives a fascinating history of populism in America. Also, Reverend Donna Simon, St Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran Church, explains what it means that her church is now `a "sanctuary church". Cheryl and Will describe what...

Lee Gum and Craig Hewett of the Kansas City chapter of Extinction Rebellion spoke August 21 at Jacobs Well Church, 42nd and Wyoming in Kansas City, Missouri.  This episode is […] The post Extinction Rebellion in Kansas City, 2019-08-21 appeared first on KKFI .

Lee Gum and Craig Hewett of the Kansas City chapter of Extinction Rebellion spoke August 21 at Jacobs Well Church, 42nd and Wyoming in Kansas City, Missouri.  This episode is […] The post Extinction Rebellion Kansas City • Aug. 28, 2019 appeared first on KKFI .

Peaceworks KC held its annual commemoration of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Sunday at Loose Park. KKFI was on hand to record. This year marks the 74th […] The post Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance appeared first on KKFI .

We remember when Farm Aid came to Kansas in 2011, with a press conference featuring Jim Hightower, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, as well as local movers and shakers in the […] The post Farm Aid 2011 appeared first on KKFI .

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear sounded the alarm recently about large amounts of dangerous nuclear waste passing through Kansas City unless we work to stop it. Peaceworks KC sponsored Kamps […] The post Radioactive Waste Transported Through Missouri and Kansas? appeared first on KKFI .

Peaceworks KC held it’s annual Memorial Day vigil at the Kansas City weapons plant. There was a die-in memory of those who died due to contaminants at the old weapons […] The post Peaceworks KC’s Annual Memorial Day Witness appeared first on KKFI .

George Hoech will discuss the recent energy remodeling of his house, most alluringly, adding solar power. Having done similar remodeling eleven years ago, Rita Norton will talk about the joys […] The post “Energy–Glamorous & Mundane” with George Hoech & Rita Norton appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Seft Hunter, Exec. Director of Communities Creating Opportunity, will share results of a multi-year study examining life-expectancies by zip code. A 13 – 15 year difference occurs in life-expectancy […] The post “At the Intersection of Race, Life-Expectancy, & Power” with Seft Hunter appeared first on KKFI .

Members of Physicians for a National Health Plan make the case. The post Medicare for All appeared first on KKFI .

Winston Apple is a well known area environmental and political activist. He will get into the details of the Green New Deal which has been proposed by national political leaders to […] The post “The Green New Deal” with Winston Apple appeared first on KKFI .

Megan Rush, Payton Templeton, and Sasha Bornstein are students in K.U.’s Environmental Studies Program.  They will discuss their interest in protecting the environment, our most pressing issues, and what stands […] The post “A New Generation Addresses our Environmental Crisis” with Megan R, Payton T, & Sasha B. appeared first on KKFI .

The phrase “foster family” is surrounded by culturally influenced impressions that are loaded with emotional connotations. But foster families are real families with real people with hugely varied needs and […] The post “Foster Parenting and Foster Children” with Kristy Blagg appeared first on KKFI .

Teaching and emeritus status at William Jewell College have provided a base from which Ed Chasteen has led Hatebusters for more than thirty years. His sharing among diverse people across […] The post “Hatebusters -Bringing People Together” with Ed Chasteen appeared first on KKFI .

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 .