The Forum is a platform for the discussion of issues of political, social justice, moral, educational and artistic significance. Presentations on The Forum will be conducted by subject matter experts on a variety of topics: environment, climate change, social movements, cultural programs, poverty/inequality, human rights, programs to improve the quality of life in our community, such as mental health issues, suicide prevention, and end-of-life issuers. These presentations will often cover a topic or perspective that is not available in other media. The aim is to allow for critical thinking by presenting information and perspectives that are often not presented in other media.
December 10, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
PeaceWorks Symposium 11/22/24
A meeting on Nov. 22, 2024, was a post-election connection among people with fears about the Trump presidency and with the intent to stand united against injustice.
ListenDecember 3, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Upcoming Kansas State Legislative Session
Join the Hon. Marci Francisco, Kansas State Senator from the 2nd district, for a look at the upcoming 2025 legislative session in Kansas.
ListenNovember 26, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Doing Justice
Join Carol Estes as she discusses an actual instance of "doing justice" where she had to make an ethical choice.
ListenNovember 19, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
End of Life Issues and Hospice in Douglas County
Joy Lohmeyer, LMSW, of Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association, will present a brief overview of modern hospice programs, including the range of services they provide.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
The Intersection of Race and Disability (Rebroadcast)
Rev. Letiah Fraser, disability rights advocate and hospital chaplain, shares her passion around the intersections of faith, race and disability.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Living with Alzheimers (Rebroadcast)
Kelly Loeb of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, will share resources for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and the loved ones who care for them.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Seven steps to ending the cycle of violence in Israel-Palestine (Rebroadcast)
Dr. Mubarak Awad discusses "Seven steps to ending the cycle of violence in Israel-Palestine". Awad may be the world's leading expert on the nonviolence of the First Intifada.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Transformational Congressional Action to Address Our Climate Crisis
Dave Mitchell of the Citizen's Climate Lobby discusses the cause and effect of climate changes and what steps to mitigate it.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Adversity, Trauma, and Why We Are the Way We Are
Dr. Ron Ruhnke discusses the difference between "big T" trauma and "little t" trauma, as well as the effects these types of trauma in our development
ListenOctober 8, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
The Road to Hope for Jackson County Children (rebroadcast)
Jackson County Children’s Services Fund board members Ann Mesle and Judy Morgan will talk about how the fund and its partners combine care, connections and creativity to provide hope against child poverty, abuse and neglect by promoting children’s mental health and social-emotional well being. (Rebroadcast from 1/26/23)
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