Past Programs

A World of Possibilities

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A World of Possibilities is an award-winning one hour weekly radio program that penetrates behind the headlines to uncover the deeper meanings of events. It offers in-depth analysis, informed commentary and an exploration of new approaches to our most challenging problems. Our aim is to open minds and inspire new possibilities.

Anything Goes

Hosted by Carol Jean Barta

“The Anything Goes” show is an alternative public affairs program focused on Kansas City’s cultural life, from astrology to zoology – and everything in-between. The call-in program has given KKFI listeners the opportunity to talk to local and national celebrities, authors, charlatans, playwrights, ghost hunters, chefs, drag queens, musicians and mixologists, historians and hysterics.

Barnaby Druthers

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Barnaby Druthers Mystery Hour

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Beale Street Caravan

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Beale Street Caravan, the most widely distributed Blues radio program in the world, attracts more than 2.4 million listeners each week. Produced in The Home of the Blues - Memphis, Tennessee - Beale Street Caravan covers the world with the heartfelt sounds and colorful stories of the Blues and its music makers.

Before the Dawn

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Jessica Thomas hosts this hopeful program

Bioneers

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Bioneers brings bold innovators with break-through solutions to the airwaves with our eighth annual radio series. "Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature" airs in more than 250 cities in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Ireland and is free to all stations, distributed by WFMT Radio Network.

Blue Room Live

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Blue Room Live is a series of live concert recording and interviews with the artists. The object of this show is to shine a light on the fact that Jazz influences all other styles of music and vice versa.

Bookwaves

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Bookwaves is a half-hour literary show produced in KPFA, Berkeley, California that primarily features interviews of authors by Richard Wolinsky.

Cat’s in the Bag

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Cat's in the bag is a mixed bowl of nuts at a local pub or the collected pool of sweat in the middle of the floor at your favorite club.The show is based off new music releases and emerging artists. The playlist is based off my current mood of the week, and is an ever evolving set with a heavy rotation that pushes the show's weekly agenda ashore and then steadily fades away to a new tide of music, always in sync with the changing of the moon's cycle. Genres you can expect to hear: Rock, Pop, Electronic, Folk, Blues, Jazz,, R&B, Hip-Hop, and esques of each genre listed.

Coffeehouse Radio Show

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Contemporary singer/songwriters

Compartiendo en Familia

Hosted by Isidro Carlos

Spanish Language Public Advocacy and music.

Compartiendo en Noche

Hosted by Isidro Carlos

Las Tunas Latinas

Cool Oldies Cafe

Hosted by Stan Thomas   •  Listen live Every Monday at 6:00am

Core Conversations w/ Enrique ChiPart & Live performances by Regina Del Carmen, Jo Blaq and Church Boii

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Creature Power Radio

Hosted by Ani Mal   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 12:00am

A magical midnight adventure that takes the listener off the mainstream path of and into epochs of upbeat musical treasures rarely heard on the commercial radio. Join us in examining these precious relics that DO NOT belong in a museum, but throughout the free flowing airwaves of time and space, where they can be enjoyed by beings on every plane. Creature Power Radio: Keeping hearts beating into the night!

Dialogo Abierto

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Interviews about social-cultural, education, immigration, information. All events and matters that relate to the Hispanic Community.

Dr. Mike’s Early Morning Medicine Show

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Dr. Rock & Mr. Prog

Hosted by Patrick Lloyd

Two programmers alternate weeks: Dr. Rock hosts Rock and Roll Graveyard episodes and Mr. Prog hosts ProgNosis episodes. Enjoy 2 aspects of great rock music!

Earth and Sky

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Listeners tuning in to the program can expect to hear segments about a wide variety of topics. Many of the programs focus on specific astronomical events, giving listeners an idea of what to look for in the night sky. In addition to reporting on the current events of astronomy, "Earth & Sky" also produces programs which focus on new scientific discoveries, established scientific theories, environmental concerns, as well as listener questions.

Ebony’s Bones

Hosted by Ebony M. Johnson   •  Listen live Every Wednesday at 6:00pm; Repeat broadcast every Friday at noon

Explore~Question~Decolonize

Eclectics

Hosted by Rebecca Roche

Eclectics is a (variety) music showcase. This will be the first place you will hear many local artists, as well as national and international musicians, such as Sheryl Crow, Brollywacker, Shona Laing, David Hakan, Nick Lowe, The Rainmakers, Jen Raz, Mike Cross, David Lindley, Nellie McKay, The Samples, Dana Lyons.

Electronic Elevation

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Electronic is intended for Electro Aural Exploration, covering a diverse blend of genre melding unlike any other program available.

Free Speech Radio News

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A half hour evening news program that provides worldwide coverage at a grassroots level.

Freeform Fryday with Arjay

Hosted by Arjay

Progressive, psychedelic and classic rock that's rooted in the 70's and still growing strong today. Featuring music from legendary, obscure and cutting edge artists that will blow your mind.

Groove Juice Special

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Groove Juice Special is a superfun show for kids and playful people of all ages. You’ll hear great music, interviews, special guests, stories, birthday shout outs and upcoming family events.

Guess Who’s Coming to Kansas City

Hosted by MC Richardson

The program targets all cultures and genders. It celebrates special holidays, events and specializes in ethnic events not limited to sports, conventions, seminars and provocative subjects others dare not to touch. It is referred to as the Anchor Public Affairs Programming on Saturday evening. When people want to reach specific markets, they want to be on “Guess Who’s Coming to Kansas City!” The show publicizes issues that impact the Minority Community, encouraging the pursuit of positive solutions.

How Government Works

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How Government Works

If You Love This Planet

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If You Love This Planet endeavors to bring the human, animal and plant health aspects of all environmental issues into sharp focus.

Jamband Junction

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"Jamband Junction" plays classic to modern Jam Band music, including Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Phish and Widespread Panic, as well as local and regional music. We also put an emphasis on live performances.

Jazz Afternoon with Sam Wisman

Hosted by Sam Wisman   •  Listen live Every Monday at 1:00pm

Sam Wisman will focus on the next generation while respecting the tradition of the music.

Kadesh Flow and the Deshtet live from The Summer Concert at The Kansas City Museum.

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Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre

Hosted by John Rensenhouse   •  Listen live Every Friday at 12:00pm

Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre presents new performances of classic radio plays of intrigue, mystery, suspense, and comedy from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s in rotation with a 10-part original historical drama written by local playwright, actor, and director Forrest Attaway. Featuring local actors and musicians and hosted by actors John Rensenhouse, Cinnamon Schultz, and Walter Coppage.

Kansas City Rockhouse

Hosted by Marshall Barber

ROCKHOUSE, the home of hard hittin' gut-bustin' R&B, soul, roots rock n roll, and gleeby rhythms. Hear
the classics, not the cliches of rock n soul!

KCDIY

Hosted by Justin Betterton   •  Listen live This show was on the air from 2012 to July 2020.

KCDIY Radio is Kansas City's last and only punk radio program. Each week is a themed selection of punk and hardcore from the past 30 years, including new music each week.

Khadijah & the White Guy

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The show is about racial issues... REAL ISSUES! While most people talk differently around the kitchen table at their homes, we bring the raw conversation into a public forum. We love it when listeners call in to join the conversation!

L.A. Theatre Works

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Larry’s Freak Out

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Larry's Freak Out is a cyclonic experience of rock, alternative, blues and classic country. A musical journey across the tonal landscape, the combination of rock masterpieces of the 60's and 70's and current interpretations of the genre causes even the most traveled of music aficionados to Freak Out.

Late Nite Level Up

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Late Night Level Up, is a high energy mix of RnB and Hip Hop fusion. Capturing sounds from the newest releases as well as some classics. This is bound to be a favorite for millenials looking for great music after hours. This show runs Saturday night/early Sunday Morning from 1am - 4am.

Living Voices/Voces Vives

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Living Voices, a short-segment audio series in English and Spanish featuring profiles of Native Americans and Native Hawaiians today, can be heard occasionally during Native Spirit Radio on KKFI 90.1 FM Sundays at 5 PM Central Time

Main St. Mojo

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Main Street Mojo, fills the Thursday afternoon Blues slot from 3 to 6 pm with a rotating cast of KKFI DJ’s.

Mic Check

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We are a local activism show that came out of the Occupy movement here in Kansas City. We cover actions and issues that happen in or effect the Kansas City area. If you are curious about what's happening in the local activism scene tune into the Mic Check show every tuesday at 6:00pm.

Mind The Gap

Hosted by J Zed

The Official Kansas City Home for the UK Dance Underground, exclusively on 90.1 FM KKFI, presented by J Zed, Saturday nights from 10-11 PM CT.

Moby’s Trip

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Moby's Trip is a show chock full of buttery psychedelic music goodness with existential sprinkles. Its a rock-n-roll show and a breath mint recommended by four out of five doctors. Anything could turn up here. There's a little saying we have 'round here, "Radio...it's just not your audio wallpaper anymore." C'mon on by for a listen. It only bites if you let it. And you'll want to let it. I promise.

Monday Morning Buzz

Hosted by Mike Lytle

Music City Roots

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A weekly concert and live radio show presented from The Loveless Cafe Barn in Nashville, TN.

My Place

Hosted by Larry J

My Place is a show about giving artists the opportunity to have their music played on the air, when other radio stations would not. Larry plays all the latest and hottest in Southern Soul. PS: That's what KKFI's goal is all about.

Night Train

Hosted by Dr Mike   •  Listen live Every Monday at 2:00 am

Deep cuts from many vaults---African, Jamaican, soul/funk, jazz and vintage blues.

Nocturnal Love

Hosted by KC   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 2:00am

A wide variety of music hosted by KC.

Noticiero Latino

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Old G’s Hangout

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"Old G's Hangout," said by many is second to none, and DJ Groovy Grant's music library consists of Old School, R & B, Jazz, Gospel and some one-of-a-kind records.

Our 6-String World

Hosted by Pilsbury

Our 6-String World is mainly 21st Century Music that features the guitar with emphasis on Blues/Rock and Rock.

ProgNosis

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A weekly program devoted to the best of the progressive rock music genre, from its earliest progenitors to the latest neo-prog acts (and everything in between)

Psychic Talk

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Psychic Talk is an informative, good-natured look at intuitive and metaphysical thought
and practice in Kansas City. Saphira and her guests from the psychic and intuitive
community talk and give live demonstrations of psychic ability on the air each week.

Reverend Rob’s Rock and Roll Revival

Hosted by Rev Rob

"He's a rebel and he never ever does any good, just because he doesn't do what anybody else does" ... Reverend Rob on the mic playing the songs I know you like. Climb aboard this early Sunday morning time machine as we turn back the clock to the birth of rock. We’ll stroll down memory lane to your favorites and more from the pop, rock, doo wop, r & b, and soul of the 1950's and ‘60's. From The Ad Libs to The Zombies and all in between it's your chance to dance to a happening scene.

Rise and Shine

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Music variety

River City Chautauqua

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Patterned after the Chautauquas of the late 19th century, River City Chatauqua includes incisive and informative segments that might include science, philosophy, history, and music.

Rock n’ Soul Jukebox

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Rock an’ Soul Jukebox presents the great songs from the days when 45 rpm records ruled the world.

Saba: The Wind of Love

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"Saba: The Wind of Love," is the English-language show that focuses on the music, public affairs, and current events of Iran.

Sabor Latino

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Latino Music, including Tropical, Regional Mexican, salsa, Nortenas, Cumbia, Banda, Berengue, Duranguense, Bachata, and Mariachi. We also air letters and greetings that listeners send to program hosts.

Saturday Afternoon with KKFI

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Current affairs and topics important to our community.

Sayeh

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"Sayeh" presents additional content on films, literature, notable authors, and Persian news. This hour is something of a family affair as Nilufar Movahedi’s mother, Marjan, delivers Persian news from several sources.

Show Me Mix Show

Hosted by Christopher Edwards   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 8:00pm

Hip-Hop is a huge part of the artistic community in Kansas City and our mission is to recognize that very fact. The Show-Me Mix Show is a radio show created to cultivate the hip-hop rhythm of Kansas City featuring artists such as MC Reach, Soul Servers, Godson, Young Fierce, The Brain from Fifth Lane and Lez Izmore.

Shut Up and Listen

Hosted by Jaye Powers

A late night call in talk show where anything is open to discuss. Sometimes we succeed at this, other times we fail..horribly.. it’s a real crap shoot. But please join us on this adventure into the less appealing sides of the argument, some skepticism and advocating for the devil, and oh yeah, plenty of ‘Florida Man.’

Something, Anything

Hosted by Dr Mike

Dr. Mike plays anything...

Special Program

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You'd be Surprised.

Stormin’ Norman’s Rock and Roll Stew

Hosted by Stormin’ Norman

Progressive, psychedelic and classic rock that's rooted in the 70's and still growing strong today. Featuring music from legendary, obscure and cutting edge artists that will blow your mind.

Sunday Start

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Sunday Start

Tell Somebody

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"Tell Somebody" is a locally-produced weekly public affairs program on the air on KKFI since September 2005. Tell Somebody strives to provide in-depth coverage of international, national and local issues on important issues and viewpoints often ignored or distorted in the corporate media.

The After Party

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The Boogie Bridge

Hosted by Jason Vivone   •  Listen live Every Thursday at 3:00pm

The Boogie Bridge was a real place in Jason Vivone's hometown, where he heard tales of the great legends of blues just playing on the other side of that bridge in joints you could only imagine.

The Fusion Funkmeister

Hosted by Barry Jackson

A mix of Jazz-Fusion, “Fonk” (not funk!) and old school R&B with an emphasis on bands with tight rhythm sections and dynamic horn sections.

The Graveyard Shift

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A mash-up of blues, R&B, soul, Americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz and country through the early morning.

The Red Wheelbarrow

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Sometimes glazed with political culturespeak, The Red Wheelbarrow is a free-form music show that rolls all over the musical landscape.

The Totally Epic 80’s Show

Hosted by DJ Mason   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 2:00am

Take a journey into the 80s with DJ Mason on “The Totally Epic 80’s Show”. The show generates an upbeat tone dedicated to several genres specific to the 80’s music. New Wave, Rock, Funk and Punk as they are blended together ever Saturday morning from 2:00AM to 5:00AM. “The Totally Epic 80’s Show” will be dedicated towards putting a spring in your step and taking you “ Back In Time” in an iconic era of Big Hair, Big Shoulder Pads, Big Boom Box’s and it was “ Hip To Be Square”!!!

The Wire

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Kool Wayne and his crew host overnight hip/hop, news, and talk.

Tuesday Before Sunrise

Hosted by Dr Mike   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 2am.

Music variety.

Tuesday Morning Buzz

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Tuesday Morning Medicine Show

Hosted by Dr Mike

Dr. Mike brings us classic country, western swing, bluegrass and cowboy songs.

Unbossed and Unbothered

Hosted by D. Rashaan Gilmore

‘Unbossed and Unbothered’ is a gathering space where all are invited to listen and be inspired to think more broadly and deeply about current issues of the day. Join us for candid discussions, fresh insight, musical guests and perspective shifting interviews with the brightest minds. If you’re ready to be empowered and expand beyond the usual this is where you belong.

Vibes with Val

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Please join me, Val Baul AKA The Anything Gal as we ride the vibes of our lives up and down the roller coaster of life, ranging from Black Eyed Peas to Pink Floyd to Prodigy to Jack Johnson to Macy Gray to Poe to Portishead to Depeche Mode to Rage Against the Machine to Tchaikovsky to Tiesto to the Be Good Tanyas to Tracy Chapman to Tool.

Voice of Reason

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A view of the world with the favor of reason and philosophy of pragmatic naturalism, otherwise known as secular humanism.

Voodoo Kittens

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The Voodoo Kittens offer a special breed of afternoon blues entertainment. We start with the old masters and end up with contemporary blues. Along the way, the Kittens keep it real by throwing in musical styles which are offshoots of blues or were heavily influenced by and/or blended with blues to produce new sounds: rockabilly, R&B, early soul, country, jazz, zydeco, Cajun, swamp pop, and anything else that might temporarily sway our feline senses.

We Are Not Numbers in Gaza

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Wednesday Overnight Show

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Wee Small Hours

Hosted by Dr Mike   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 2:00am

Dr. Mike plays jazz in the "Wee Small Hours" of Saturday morning.  This is a temporary program while Radio Nicopisa is on a brief hiatus.

WomanSong

Hosted by Linda Wilson

WomanSong is women-centered music telling stories of women's lives, hosted by Linda Wilson

World Affairs

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