Radio Active Magazine

University of Kansas professor Karl Brooks discusses dangerous historical parallels and real world impacts that stem from protracted leadership struggles in the US Congress such as the current struggle within […] The post Dysfunctions with no Speaker in the US House appeared first on KKFI.

Doannie Tran joins host Craig Lubow to talk about his book with Landon Mascarenaz, The Open System: Redesigning Education and Reigniting Democracy This book discusses what they as educators found to […] The post Redesigning Education and Reigniting Democracy appeared first on KKFI.

We begin with a brief comment by Rachel MacNair of Better Ballot KC about their work to convince the KCMO City Council to put Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) on the […] The post Ranked Choice Voting for KCMO and Peace in Ukraine Coalition appeared first on KKFI.

This episode description uses dates in ISO-8601 format. We discuss the upcoming PeaceWorks Kansas City Local Art Fair following a brief review of some of the background behind the abrupt […] The post OPP Chief Donchez’ resignation and PWKC Local Art Fair appeared first on KKFI.

Cynthia Levin, Kansas City’s Unicorn Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director, discusses their history and upcoming program with Radio Active Magazine regular Craig Lubow. The post Unicorn Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director, Cynthia Levin appeared first on KKFI.

Sunrise Movement KC representatives Mahreen Ansari and Kashmere Ketterman discusses their current concerns and activities with Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves.  Mahreen and Kashmere are leaders in the campaign […] The post Sunrise Movement Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.

Sally Kane, outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB), discusses status of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in the US Congress. […] The post Threats to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting per Sally Kane, CEO of NFCB appeared first on KKFI.

Erica Benson joins host Craig Lubow to discuss the status of the Equal Rights Amendment. Erica Benson is the Director of Project 28 MO, which is a Kansas City area […] The post Equal Rights Amendment appeared first on KKFI.

Vaughan Harrison discusses his work at the Kansas City Defender with Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves. Vaughan is a spoken word artist driven by a profound love for literature, truth, […] The post Vaughan Harrison and the Kansas City Defender appeared first on KKFI.

Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca discusses property taxes with Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves.  This is a follow-on to the interviews with appraisers with The Williams Group and with Robert […] The post Property taxes in Jackson County per Legislator Abarca appeared first on KKFI.

Kirstin McCudden discusses Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) with Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves.  FPF is a nonprofit founded in 2012 to support free speech and free press […] The post Freedom of the Press Foundation works to improve news and democracy appeared first on KKFI.

Audrey Crabtree, Executive Director of KC Fringe Festival joins host Craig Lubow to discuss this year’s Fringe Festival.  Some of the playwrights or other artists will join to discuss their […] The post KC Fringe Festival 2023 appeared first on KKFI.

This episode of Radio Active Magazine offers non-overlapping perspectives on the ongoing reassessment in Jackson County, Missouri.  First, Justin Williams and Mark Maschger discuss the current reassessment process in Jackson […] The post Reassessment in Jackson County, Missouri-comments by Appraisers and others appeared first on KKFI.

Angie Blumel, President & CEO of Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), discusses their work with Radio Active Magazine regular Pat Riehle. CASA (which means “house” or “home” in […] The post Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) appeared first on KKFI.

Susila Jones, Executive Director of Cross-Lines Community Outreach, discusses their efforts to provide low-income individuals and families with services and opportunities that help them meet their needs today while helping […] The post Cross-Lines Community Outreach helps the poor appeared first on KKFI.

Missouri state Representative Emily Weber summarizes her perspective of what happened in the Missouri state House of Representatives this year.  She is interviewed by Radio Active Magazine regular Pat Riehle. […] The post Missouri state Rep Emily Weber offers a 2023 legislative recap appeared first on KKFI.

Kimmy Igla, Rylan Scott and AP discuss Poets for Peace and their relationship with Poetry Slam and Poetic Underground Kansas City. AP is the host of Poets for Peace and […] The post Poets for Peace & Poetic Underground KC in Portland, OR appeared first on KKFI.

Sarah Hanson of Hearts Pursuit Ranch in Lone Jack and Susie Arbo of Country Crossroads Counseling with several locations between Blue Springs and Warrensburg discuss canine- and equine-assisted therapy with […] The post Animal-Assisted Therapy in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.