The Forum with Jim Falk

A few months after Bill Church took leadership of Santa Fe's paper of record, the veteran journalist fields questions on the final Forum episode of 2024. Forum host Jim Falk and news reporter Rob Hochschild talk with the Santa Fe New Mexican's new Executive Editor, Bill Church. The conversation with Bill Church was recorded on December 17, and touched on a range of topics, including his future pla...

Singing and listening to Christmas carols, whether in church, mall or around the hearth evoke nostalgic memories and affirm the religious importance of Christmas. In this program host Jim Falk and co-host and contributing panelist Rev. Talitha Arnold, talk with two of Santa Fe’s distinguished musicians who describe the history of some of the world’s most iconic carols. For your listening enjoyment...

The Forum Plus, a “once in a while” spotlight on interesting people and events. The Forum spotlight is cast on Stephen Moore and his new book " Beyond the Call of Duty: The Life of Colonel Robert Howard, America's Most Decorated Green Beret " This book takes readers into the heart of the Vietnam War’s covert Special Ops jungle warfare in this immersive, suspenseful read. For more information visit...

Today's Panelists: Talitha Arnold & Rabbi Martin Levy. Today’s topics: "When the Holidays are Different" and a brief interview with Dr. Michael Robbins on Syria While for many the holidays are a time for family gatherings, religious celebration and merriment, others may experience the “holiday blues.” In fact, according to the American Psychiatric Association, 31% of adults expect to feel more...

Today's topic: Should New Mexico open a public bank? And what are the cons and pros of doing such? Peter Smith, Contributing Panelist Subject Matter Experts:  Peter Smith, Contributing Panelist & Board President, Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity Angela Merkert, Executive Director for Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity Harold Dixon, retired Head of NM Credit Union Association & Ne...

The Forum Plus, a “once in a while” spotlight on interesting people and events. The Forum spotlight is cast on the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble, now in its 44th year. Linda Raney, music director and Terrell Falk, the Ensemble’s president, discuss the organization’s history, mission and highlight Winterscapes—a not-to-be missed holiday concert series. Learn more at SFWE.org

Today's Panelist: Rev. Talitha Arnold Today's Subject Expert:   Rev. Benjamin Larzelere Today's Topic: The so called "War on Christmas"

This special Forum production includes a sit-down interview Jim Falk did with Gregg Jones, an award-winning author, historian, and journalist, about his new book Most Honorable Son , a captivating biography that introduces readers to the life of Ben Kuroki, a Japanese American war hero of World War II.

Today's panelists & subject experts: Rob Hochschild, the News director here at KSFR. Steven L. Herman a journalist and author, and, Voice of America's chief national correspondent. From 2017 through 2021, Herman was senior White House correspondent and subsequently VOA's White House bureau chief. John Lawrence, who served as Nancy Pelosi's chief of staff from 2005–2012. Michael Robbins who ser...

Today's panelist: Peter Smith Today's topic: The 2024 Presidential Election and Presidential Leadership Subject experts: Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, the University of Virginia Center for Politics’ & Talmage Boston, presidential historian and author of “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents.

Tonight's Topics: Los Alamos National Labs Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Project. Tonight's Subject Experts: Stephanie Stringer, Ana Hanson, Rev. Andrew Black, and Jim James. Tonight's Panelist: Rob Hochschild.

Today's topic: Indigenous peoples Day Today's subject matter experts: Attorney Steven Wall & Artist Nocona Burgess Today's panelists: Peter Smith & Eric Davis

Today's topic: Conflicts in the Middle East. Today's subject matter experts: Ambassador Deborah Jones, Dr. Michael Robbins, and Dr. Paul Salem.

Today's panelists: Peter Smith and Eric Davis. Today's subject experts: Miranda Viscoli and Dr. Harry Eberts Today's topics: Gun violence in New Mexico

Tonight's Panelists: Talitha Arnold, Eric Davis, and two subject matter experts: Dr. Miranda Durham, MD, and Andrea Romero. Tonight's Topics: Healthcare in New Mexico & COVID-19. Dr. Miranda Durham, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the New Mexico Department of Health, while Andrea Romero is the Head of Vaccination for the Department's Public Services Division at NM Dept. of Health.

Today's paneliists are: Eric Davis and Peter Smith. Today's Topics: The current state of the presidential race, the impacts of the debate, and voting accessibility.

Today's guests: Pam Hyde, Dr. Mary Hasbah Russel, and Eric Davis. Today's topic: Mental health

Panelists: Peter Smith, Eric Davis, and Martha Burk.

The Forum returns to KSFR with host Jim Falk. Today's panelists: Peter Smith, Talitha Arnold, Eric Davis. We are also joined by guests: Nancy Pelosi's former Chief of Staff John Lawrence, and Santa Fe Historian/KSFR Host of "Our Santa Fe" Andrew Lovato.

With host Jim Falk