Synopsis
A locally produced program where activist groups in the Kansas City area present interviews, commentary, editorials, and other thought provoking content on a weekly basis.
Episodes
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Transitional Living for “Near” Homelessness
26/12/2019 Duration: 30minHost Craig Lubow interviews John Wiley, Founder of River of Refuge. John talks about the River of Refuge, which provides a transitional living program for people who have been on […] The post Transitional Living for “Near” Homelessness appeared first on KKFI.
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Indivisible KC
26/12/2019 Duration: 26minHost Pat Riehle will have guests on from Indvisible KC. His guests will discuss current issues and upcoming socio-political organizing events. “Indivisible Kansas City is an area-wide, progressive, all-volunteer organization. […] The post Indivisible KC appeared first on KKFI.
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Sunrise Movement – Kansas City
07/12/2019 Duration: 26minThis episode of Radio Active Magazine featured host Spencer Graves interviewing Queen Wilkes and Adin Alem about the Sunrise Movement in Kansas City and the rest of the US. They’ve […] The post Sunrise Movement – Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.
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Early view of next year’s Fringe Festival and a look back at the past
03/12/2019 Duration: 25minCheryl Kimmi, Executive Director of the annual KC Fringe Festival, joins host Bill Clause to discuss next year’s Fringe Festival and a look back on the past festivals. Www.KCFringe.org. The post Early view of next year’s Fringe Festival and a look back at the past appeared first on KKFI.
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Urban Agriculture with Cultivate KC
13/11/2019 Duration: 29minCULTIVATE KC: SUSTAINABLE URBAN FARMING RadioActive host David Mitchell interviews urban agriculture activist Katherine Kelly of Cultivate KC. The following is from the Cultivate KC homepage at (https://www.cultivatekc.org/) Cultivate KC […] The post Urban Agriculture with Cultivate KC appeared first on KKFI.
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KC TENANTS FIGHT FOR RENTERS RIGHTS
13/11/2019 Duration: 25minKC TENANTS FIGHT FOR RENTERS RIGHTS Community activist Diane Charity joins host Bill Clause to discuss the efforts of KC Tenants to fight for affordable and fair housing. KC Tenants […] The post KC TENANTS FIGHT FOR RENTERS RIGHTS appeared first on KKFI.
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Democracy and the Media
26/10/2019 Duration: 28minDavid Barsamian joins Tom Crane to talk about how mainstream media subverts democracy, empowers repressive regimes and how repressive governments silence the media. Barsamian is a co-author with Noam Chomsky […] The post Democracy and the Media appeared first on KKFI.
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Propel program for young adults with disabilities
22/10/2019 Duration: 28minHelping Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Lead Fulfilling Lives The Propel program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Lynn Marie Norris will interview people from Propel, a […] The post Propel program for young adults with disabilities appeared first on KKFI.
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Josh Hall from Wolf PAC: Removing the Corruption of Money in Politics
22/10/2019 Duration: 25minJosh Hall of Wolf PAC (Kansas) joins hosts Bill Clause and Tom Huffman to discuss the Wolf PAC organizational goals, including its proposal to reform the roll of money in […] The post Josh Hall from Wolf PAC: Removing the Corruption of Money in Politics appeared first on KKFI.
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Conversion and Ex-Gay Therapy
10/10/2019 Duration: 29minWayne Besen joins host Craig Lubow to talk about conversion and ex-gay therapy. Wayne was the founder of “Truth Wins Out” and is the author of the book “Anything But […] The post Conversion and Ex-Gay Therapy appeared first on KKFI.
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Refugees and Deportations
09/10/2019 Duration: 27minHost Susan Sarachek covers Deportation and immigration, including the distinction between refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. A recent supreme court case is also discussed. The post Refugees and Deportations appeared first on KKFI.
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Metro KC Climate Action Coalition
08/10/2019 Duration: 26minHost Dave Mitchell will be interviewing Melissa Cheatham, a concerned citizen and member of a panel on the Metro KC Climate Action Coalition, which is developing a policy playbook for […] The post Metro KC Climate Action Coalition appeared first on KKFI.
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Urban Ranger Corps of Kansas City
08/10/2019 Duration: 28minUrban Ranger Corps of Kansas City Host Pat Riehle features the Urban Ranger Corps, which prepares at-risk inner city youth for responsible and productive futures through a program of disciplined […] The post Urban Ranger Corps of Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.
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UNplaza Art Fair and other PeaceWorks Kansas City activities
03/09/2019 Duration: 29minThis episode of Radio Active Magazine features an interview with members of PeaceWorks Kansas City about their activities, including the following: * Their up-coming UNplaza Art Fair, scheduled for September […] The post UNplaza Art Fair and other PeaceWorks Kansas City activities appeared first on KKFI.
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Sixth Mass Extinction and Preserving Our Living Earth
27/08/2019 Duration: 28minDave Mitchell will interview Dr. Caroline Davies, Associate Professor in the UMKC Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences regarding the May 2019, UN report on human initiation of the Sixth […] The post Sixth Mass Extinction and Preserving Our Living Earth appeared first on KKFI.
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“Nap the Play” and teen suicide
06/08/2019 Duration: 29minHost Craig Lubow talks to Playwright LaurenSage Browning about her play “I could take a nap, but killing myself would be more productive.” “Nap” tackles the issue of teen suicide, […] The post “Nap the Play” and teen suicide appeared first on KKFI.
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Mental Illness, Homelessness and Medicare for All
06/08/2019 Duration: 59minRadio Active host Susan Sarachek interviews grassroots organizer Bob Grove and veteran nurse Kathy Costello about a range of health and mental health issues, including Medicare for All, the absence […] The post Mental Illness, Homelessness and Medicare for All appeared first on KKFI.
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Wind and Solar Revolution
06/08/2019 Duration: 01h00sHost David Mitchell will interview Frank Jakob, a Technical Manager with Black and Veatch, who will share his expertise on wind and solar technologies, the current profile of our electrical […] The post Wind and Solar Revolution appeared first on KKFI.
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Nuclear weapons production in Kansas City
30/06/2019 Duration: 59minHost Pat Riehle talks with Peaceworks KC Board members Jim Hannah and Mary Hladkey along with community organizer Diane Burkholder. Topics include the Memorial Day peace witness to raise public […] The post Nuclear weapons production in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.
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“The Wall” Follows Homeless Camp in Minneapolis
30/06/2019 Duration: 30minBrandon Ferdig, a blogger and newly independent film producer, addresses homelessness with host Craig Lubow. Brandon recently released a film called “The Wall”. Brandon followed a homeless camp for more […] The post “The Wall” Follows Homeless Camp in Minneapolis appeared first on KKFI.