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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The Change of Everything Summit
19/12/2014 Duration: 30minSome call it Climate Change, some Global Warming, Canadian author Margaret Atwood calls it the Change of Everything. Three very knowledgeable guests (David Mitchell, Craig Wolfe, and Winston Apple) will […] The post The Change of Everything Summit appeared first on KKFI.
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Synergy Services of Kansas City with Dennis Meier and Robin Winner
11/12/2014 Duration: 30minHost Craig Lubow interviews Dennis Meier about the services and history of Synergy Services which began in 1970 as Synergy House, the only shelter for runaway and homeless youth in […] The post Synergy Services of Kansas City with Dennis Meier and Robin Winner appeared first on KKFI.
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The Ferguson and Eric Gardner cases.
08/12/2014 Duration: 28minActivists from two local organizations (One Struggle and the Ida B. Wells Coalition) speak about Ferguson and the Eric Gardner case. We’ll talk about the local protests that have been […] The post The Ferguson and Eric Gardner cases. appeared first on KKFI.
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A Date in Court for Anti-Nuke Activists
08/12/2014 Duration: 29minHenry Stoever talks about the upcoming court date (December 10th in Jefferson City) of the two protesters (Georgia Walker & Kathy Kelly) who were arrested at the June 1st drone […] The post A Date in Court for Anti-Nuke Activists appeared first on KKFI.
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Three members of NOW (National Organization For Women) present their views
26/11/2014 Duration: 30minSharon Lockhart and Amy Bell, producers of Every Woman heard on KKFI at 3 p.m. every Saturday, join Mary Mosley, the Missouri lobbyist for NOW, in a discussion on the […] The post Three members of NOW (National Organization For Women) present their views appeared first on KKFI.
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Changes at the Kansas City Area Transit Authority
14/11/2014 Duration: 27minHost Janet Rogers interviews Robbie Makinen, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Kansas City ATA and the main architect for the reorganization of the ATA and for the […] The post Changes at the Kansas City Area Transit Authority appeared first on KKFI.
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Is Baseball God’s Game? and a Global Warming Update
03/11/2014 Duration: 29minDavid Mitchell presents his first commentary since returning from the People’s Climate March in New York City. Greg Schwartz presents a commentary on the singing of God Bless America during […] The post Is Baseball God’s Game? and a Global Warming Update appeared first on KKFI.
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Immigration, Refugees, and Other Immigration Issues
24/10/2014 Duration: 29minCraig Lubow and a panel of guests continue their discussion from August 5th on immigration. Topics include the legislative status of immigration reform, issues relating to the refugee crisis of […] The post Immigration, Refugees, and Other Immigration Issues appeared first on KKFI.
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Author and Activist Jeff Clements: Corporations are Not People
21/10/2014 Duration: 31minThe post Author and Activist Jeff Clements: Corporations are Not People appeared first on KKFI.
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A Dose of Reality: Challenges In Paying For Rail in the Kansas City Region
09/10/2014 Duration: 28minWhy does the Kansas City region fail to qualify for significant federal dollars for most large rail projects, including going the airport? Why can’t Kansas City pay for most big […] The post A Dose of Reality: Challenges In Paying For Rail in the Kansas City Region appeared first on KKFI.
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Ecological Literacy (Ecoliteracy)
02/10/2014 Duration: 31minSharon Lockhart of KKFI (host of Every Woman, Saturdays at 3 p.m.) interviews Dee Barry and Ben Kjelshus, founding members of the Green Party. The topic is Ecological Literacy, also […] The post Ecological Literacy (Ecoliteracy) appeared first on KKFI.
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Progressive Youth Organization
02/10/2014 Duration: 29minDoug Greer of Friends of Community Media interviews Andreas Herrera of The Progressive Youth Organization of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. P.Y.O. is a youth organization that aims to unite […] The post Progressive Youth Organization appeared first on KKFI.
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U. S. Green Party and the American Political System
25/09/2014 Duration: 27minHost Sharon Lockhart interviews two co-founding members of the United States Green Party, Dee Barry and Ben Knelshus, and Green Party activist Dave Kingsley concerning the American political process and […] The post U. S. Green Party and the American Political System appeared first on KKFI.
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Kansas City Mixed Roots
16/09/2014 Duration: 29minKristin Chow explores The Kansas City Mixed Roots organization which provides opportunities for education, support, and socialization for multiracial individuals, families, and people in interracial relationships. Guests will be Diane […] The post Kansas City Mixed Roots appeared first on KKFI.
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People Climate March & Corporations Then and Now
08/09/2014 Duration: 27minOn this installment of Global Warming Corner, David Mitchell discusses the People’s Climate March to be held in New York City and cities throughout the world on September 21. It […] The post People Climate March & Corporations Then and Now appeared first on KKFI.
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Encore presentation of World Fair Trade Day
03/09/2014 Duration: 30minRebroadcast of May 13th Episode : What do those “fair trade” labels you see on foods, clothing, and other items mean, and how can you get involved in the Fair […] The post Encore presentation of World Fair Trade Day appeared first on KKFI.
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Project I Am: Preventing the spread of AIDS among KC’s young black men.
24/08/2014 Duration: 27minHost Kristin Chow interviews guests D. Rashaan Gilmore, along with members of Project I Am’s Youth Advisory Board. The mission of Project I Am is to curb the growing number […] The post Project I Am: Preventing the spread of AIDS among KC’s young black men. appeared first on KKFI.
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Transit Talk – Special Transportation in the Kansas City Region
14/08/2014 Duration: 28minJameson Auten, KCATA Vice President of Regional Service Delivery, Sheila Styron of The Whole Person and Janet Rogers of Transit Action Network discuss Special Transportation issues in the Kansas City […] The post Transit Talk – Special Transportation in the Kansas City Region appeared first on KKFI.
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PeaceWorks KC
10/08/2014 Duration: 30minHost Mike Nickells and guest Jim Hannah of PeaceWorks KC talk about recent Peaceworks events such this weekend’s Nagasaki/Hiroshima Remembrance and the upcoming DEAD-ication event being held on August 22nd […] The post PeaceWorks KC appeared first on KKFI.
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Not All Taxes Are Created Equal
21/07/2014 Duration: 29minThis week on Radio Active Magazine, Janet Rogers of Transit Action Network discusses the 10-year 3/4 percent Missouri Amendment 7 Transportation Sales Tax with Sheila Styron of Whole Person, Linda […] The post Not All Taxes Are Created Equal appeared first on KKFI.