Recent Episodes

The 100 most recent episodes broadcast on KKFI. Visit a program’s page to browse all of its episodes.

Cowtown Conversations • March 28, 9:00am – 10:00am

Join us for a conversation on the April 2nd 2024 3/8 cent ballot initiative for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals

Join us as we have a conversation on the April 2nd 2024 3/8 cent ballot initiative for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals

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Making Contact • March 28, 5:30am – 6:00am

NO, COVID ISNT OVER, AND THE NEED FOR CONTINUED COMMUNITY

March marks four years since the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health failures and government inaction have forced communities to take matters into their own hands. On today's show, we look at two groups steeped in the values of community care: the Auntie Sewing Squad and Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future.

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Sprouts • March 28, 5:00am – 5:30am

WHY NEUROSCIENCE MATTERS, WITH ILYA MONOSOV

Ilya Monosov invites us to rethink our "too-facile understanding of the brain" and to wrestle with the implications of how we define curiosity.

Our conversation took us to the importance of neuroscience and information seeking for the fate of humanity and how achieving an engineers understanding of the brain could be helpful for those living with mental health challenges like OCD.

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The Midtown Lounge • March 28, 2:00am – 5:00am

The Midtown Lounge: 3/28/24 set list

Welcome to "The Midtown Lounge," the ultimate radio show dedicated to the best new blues, rock, funk, soul, and jazz while also paying tribute to the legends! This show takes you on a journey through the rich history of each genre, featuring deep album cuts and brand-new music that keeps your soul grooving.

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Alternative Radio • March 27, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

The Future of Nuclear Weapons with Sarah Scoles

Almost 80 years after the first nuclear explosion in New Mexico, the threat of global Armageddon not only remains but has increased. According to Sarah Scoles, the only way to prevent that from happening is to eliminate all nuclear weapons. As long as they exist, humanity hangs by a thread.

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Civic Cipher • March 27, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Israel’s Response In Gaza with Suzanne Aslam

This episode is our second installment of a two-part series that will see sympathizers of Israel and Palestine giving us updates on the war taking place in Gaza. Todays guest is Suzanne Aslam, former Miss Arab USA, actress, activist, and a friend of the show. She has spent time in Palestine working with a peacekeeping team and has a deep, personal understanding of the occupation in Palestine. In the first half of todays episode, we discuss the feelings in Pro-Palestinian circles now that global support has shifted away from Israel in support of Palestine. We also discuss Suzannes responses to some of what was discussed on last weeks episode about the narrative in Pro-Israeli circles. In the second half of todays show, we discuss some of the developments since Suzannes last visit"including her thoughts on Joe Bidens SOTU address, the organization of the Arab-American community at the polls to show the Democratic establishment their dissatisfaction with Bidens support of Israel, and some of the now-debunked narratives that were initially associated with Palestine.

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Radio Nicopisa • March 27, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Feel the Music + Share the Love

Decorative Playlist today at NOON only on KKFI 90.1 FM. Come for the Music and Stay for the Ride featuring ONE HOUR and FIFTY-SIX Minutes of Music for Your Audio Pleasure. Turn Me On and Turn it Up KKFI 90.1 FM; Stream LIVE kkfi.org/listen/ Archive: archive.kkfi.org/ Feel the Music 🎧 Share the Love 💜

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Wednesday MidDay Medley • March 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm

WMM presents Jackson County Legislator, Manuel Abarca + Rural Grit All Stars: Kim Stanton & Kris Bruders discuss KC Royals Stadium in Crossroads Arts District + Paul Wenske & Nancy Meis share “I’m So Glad”

On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley March 27, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Doubledrag, Akkilles, Bon Monarchs, IVORY BLUE, Making Movies, Julia Haile, Trevor Turla, Steddy P, Mikal Shapiro & The Musical, Bolis Pupul, Leyla McCalla, Gossip, Ibibio Sound Machine, Gary Clark Jr. with Stevie Wonder, Valerie June, Mary Timony, and French Cassettes. // At 11:00am Mark talks with Manny Abarca IV, 1st District Legislator of the Jackson County County Legislature and Kim Stanton & Kristopher Bruders of Rural Grit Happy Hour at The Brick about the April 2, Jackson County Vote to decide whether to fund a new 3/8ths cent sales tax, for the next 40 years for The KC Royals and KC Chiefs. The Royals have made a last minute proposal to build a new stadium in the heart of the East Crossroads Arts District that would force the removal or closing of 27 small business, and negatively effect 40 additional small businesses including many of KC's most influential music venues including: recordBar, The Truman, The Brick, Chartreuse Saloon, The Pairing: Crossroads Wine & Grocer, and others. // At 11:30am musicians & filmmakers Paul Wenske & Nancy Meis share details about “I'm So Glad” their documentary film exploring the untold story of Black Gospel Music in Kansas City and the roots of Black Gospel Music narrated by internationally recognized gospel music conductor Isaac S. Cates. The film will have a special screening and Q & A, on Saturday, April 6, at 4:00pm at The Englewood Arts Center, 10901 E Winner Road, Independence, MO.

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Artspeak Radio • March 27, 9:00am – 10:00am

Artspeak Radio with Teresa Dirks, Sue Moreno, and Laura Nugent

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, noon – 1pm CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org
Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes artists Teresa Dirks, Sue Moreno, and Laura Nugent.

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One KC Radio Spotlight • March 27, 5:00am – 6:00am

Core Conversations and Conversations with Crystal

In the first half-hour segment, Jill Hanlin describes to Leslie Scott, host of Core Conversations, her descent into drug addiction, abusive relationships, prison and how she was able to ultimately rise above her past and construct a new positive and meaningful life. In our second half-hour Crystal Everett, host of Conversations with Crystal, interviews (during the Covid shutdown) Deidre Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of United Inner City Services (now named EarlystART), a non-profit which provides early education for low-income children.

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• March 26, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

The Non-threat of China-US Competition

Richard Ned Lebow, co-author of the book "Justice and International Order, East and West" examines the danger of competition between China and the U.S. Lebow insists we can benefit from collaboration, which is currently being threatened.

All Souls Forum • March 26, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Deterrence, its failures, and relations between the US and China

Richard Ned Lebow speaks on deterrence, its failures, and relations between the US and China.

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Radio Active Magazine • March 26, 6:00pm – 6:18pm

How to cope with trauma and conflict per Sarah Beth Kirk

Dr. Sarah Beth Kirk talks with Karl Brooks and Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves about how people can more effectively cope with trauma and conflict. Kirk is Director of the Psychological Clinic at the University of Kansas and Associate Director of their Clinical Psychology Program.

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New Dimensions • March 26, 5:00am – 6:00am

Dialoging with Our Inner Personalities with Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Dr. Schwartz has created a therapeutic model known as Internal Family Systems (IFS). In this discussion we explore what the IFS model encompasses and how healing our own inner world can create ripples of compassion that extend from ourselves to our communities. The goal of IFS is to help the internal parts of the self to transform from their extreme states into who they’re designed to be.

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Law and Disorder • March 25, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

I Dare Say: A Gerald Horne Reader and Attorney Michael Deutsch on Repression of the Pro-Palestinian Movement

I Dare Say: A Gerald Horne Reader
Where did capitalism come from? And what accounts for its great success? Where did racism come from? When was it implanted? Why are alternatives to the capitalist Democratic and Republican parties so feeble? What did Malcolm X really stand for and what did he try to accomplish before he was assassinated at age 39? How does this contribute to the weakness of our movement? This weakness can be traced back most immediately to the anti-Communist witch hunt of the 1940s and 1950s and the destruction of the left-wing; of our once powerful trade unions beginning in 1947. The danger that Malcolm X. presented to the powers that be are best understood by his internationalism, his reaching out to leaders in Africa, his desire to go to the United Nations to mobilize against American racism. Todays political activists are drawn to the works of historians to appreciate where we are at, how we got here, and what to do next. Guest - Gerald Horne has written about these profound events. His reader I Dare Say has just been published by OR books

Attorney Michael Deutsch on Repression of the Pro-Palestinian Movement
Historically, when the people of our nation rise up in massive opposition to policies and actions undertaken by their government that are deemed essential to its foreign or domestic policies, various governmental agencies invariably begin the process of trying to shut down or seriously weaken the peoples movements against those policies and actions. The U.S. House of Representatives initiated, and continues, an investigation of the pro-Palestinian movement; private employers have withdrawn job offers to students and others who joined the anti-Israel protests; and authors and speakers deemed too supportive of the Palestinian cause continue to be disinvited or banned from speaking at public forums. Often, governmental efforts to intimidate or undermine these peace and social justice movements include actions that are not visible to the general public. Secret actions. Actions such as sending undercover agents into the targeted protest groups in order to disrupt the group. Electronic spying on the groups and group leaders escalates. And, as the case with the movement now protesting Israel's actions in its war in Gaza. Guest - Michael Deutsch, a lawyer with the famed human and civil rights Peoples Law Office in Chicago, Illinois. Michael has also served as the Legal Director for the Center for Constitutional Rights in New York City.

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EcoRadio KC • March 25, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM OUR NEIGHBORS!

Host Richard Mabion and his co-host, Rich Gutowski, will speak with Jeffrey Severin, Sr. Program Manager for the Heartland Environmental Justice Center. The Heartland Environmental Justice Center is a thriving communities Technical Assistance Center. Jeffrey will tell us what’s been happening with Heartland Environmental Justice Center.  He has brought a guest, Kathryn Persley, President of the Heart of the City Neighborhood Association, the Dunbar-Leeds neighborhood, who has contacted the Heartland Environmental Justice Center to inform them of the concerns of the neighborhood and to learn what can be done toward environmental and energy equity. 

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Jaws of Justice Radio • March 25, 9:00am – 10:00am

ISSUES ON LOCAL CONTROL OF KCPD; KC UNITED YOUTH ALLOWS A BETTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH

Please turn in to hear our replay of RadioActive Magazine’s talk with Lora MacDonald, Executive Director of More², Spencer Webster, Attorney representing the plaintiffs and Karl Brooks, Atty and Professor at University of Kansas speak with host Spencer Graves about a suit filed against Missouri Board of Police Commissioners for failing to provide equal protection under Missouri law to residents of Kansas City. In the second half of our hour, host Melvin Merritt will speak with Pastor Adrion Roberson, who is with KC United! Youth/Family Sports and Education Initiative. Sports, Arts, Community and Family: KC United! aims to strengthen and unify our city one soul, one life, one family at a time. 

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Exploration • March 25, 5:00am – 6:00am

ON EXPLORATIONS: Why did we separate from the apes? Can we understand how the brain works? Can we reverse the aging process?

First, Dr. Michio Kaku speaks with his guest, William Calvin, about the origin of the human race. Then Michio Kaku will speak with Dr. Jay Olshansky about the aging process. Can genetic engineering save us from that?   

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Global Roots Radio • March 24, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Tom Crane hosts!

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Foolkiller Folk • March 24, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Mark & Val; Assortment Show

We got so many positive comments on our last show, we decided to do it again (see - you do have input ;-). 

Today we start off with two of my favorite Stan Rogers songs from the new Stan Rogers Limited Edition Boxed LP set and end with Curtis Young dropping by to talk about the Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival.

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Sunday Morning Musical Mashup • March 24, 7:00am – 9:00am

March 24 Mashup

Continuing with our THE 80's REVISITED series, this week's playlist will showcase cover versions of great Dance, Soul, R&B and Reggae tunes from that dubious musical decade.

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Wilderness Road • March 24, 5:00am – 7:00am

Wilderness Road – Anything and everything, Old and New

Something New and something old

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Urban Connections • March 23, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Toni Talley on balancing career and family in the entertainment industry

Toni Talley on balancing career and family in the entertainment industry

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Every Woman • March 23, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Every Woman • March 26th 2023 • What’s Cooking

Join us this week for What's Cooking with Shelia Johnson as she welcomes another awesome guest to the studio!  Today her guest is Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw.  She represents the 5th City Council District of Kansas City. She began serving her first term in August 2019. She has lived in the 5th district with her family for over 23 years.
Mayor Quinton Lucas appointed Ryana as Mayor Pro Tem of Kansas City in August 2023.

She also serves as the Chair of the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee, Chair of the Land Bank Commission, and Vice Chair of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission. She previously served as the Chair of the Mayor’s Houseless Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Health Commission. She is also a member of the Kansas City Economic Development Board, Zoo Board, KC Shepherd Center Board and the Starlight Board of Directors.
Mrs. Parks-Shaw is a long-time healthcare executive. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri State University and a Master of Science degree from Southwest Baptist University. She is an alumnus of Ruskin High School in the Hickman Mills School District. Motivated by her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, she has a deep passion for community service and improving the quality of life for Kansas City residents.
​Please join us this Saturday at 3pm central for Every Woman, right here on 90.1 FM KKFI Kansas City Community Radio and streaming live at KKFI.ORG.

Be sure to keep up with Every Woman https://www.facebook.com/KKFIEveryWoman/

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WINGS • March 23, 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Suppressed Histories Archives

Women's International News Gathering Service (WINGS) contributor Mindy Ran interviewed Max Dash in Amsterdam via zoom in March 2024, for Women's History Month. Max Dashu founded the Suppressed Histories Archives in 1970 to research and document women's history from an international perspective. She built a collection of more than 50,000 images (Website: suppressedhistories.net). In the interview, Dashu explains how and why she started the Suppressed Histories Archive and explains some of the obstacles and complications in appropriately finding and interrogating the biases of various kind of sources. She notes how the technical demands and opportunities have arisen for the project over its 54 years and her hopes for making the entire collection searchable and accessible.

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The Tenth Voice (LGBTQIA) • March 23, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

The Tenth Voice • Saturday March 23, 2024 – Bi George

Welcome to this week's episode of The Tenth Voice, where we discuss news and issues and items of interest to the LGBTQIA community.  This week is on Bi George, join George Thorman as she talks with another amazing guest and gives us a round up of the LGBTQIA+ news for the month. All this and more on this week's episode of Bi George.

This week, we are joined in the studio by Kimberly Carlson, the current President of the board of the AIDS Service Foundation Kansas City. We’ll be discussing prevention and treatment options, the upcoming AIDS Walk Kansas City and even how you can get free testing at home - for more information on that, check out together.takemehome.org

Join us this Saturday at 1 pm for another lively and interesting discussion!

Keep up to date with all things Tenth Voice by visiting our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TenthVoice

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American Routes • March 23, 7:00am – 9:00am

American Routes – Dr. Lonnie Smith and Terrance Simien: Keys and Squeeze

From the heart of French Louisiana to the streets of New York, American Routes is mixing it up this week with two giants of their genres. We visit with the late jazz great Dr. Lonnie Smith, whose mastery of the music is synonymous with his ever-present Hammond B3 organ. We drop down deep in the pocket with Lonnie, and get keyed in to the past and present of soul and jazz. And out on the Cajun and Creole prairies we drop in on Zydeco accordionist and Grammy award winner Terrance Simien. Plus jazz, blues and country tunes from keyboard masters of all kinds.

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UpFront Soul • March 23, 3:00am – 5:00am

UpFront Soul: Funk, soul, and jazz with Sanguine Fromage

We'll dive deep into the funk as we go Walkin Up the Road with Betty Davis, Bump with the Webb People, and Get Down with Melvin Sparks. We'll also spin new releases from Shabaka and Alice Coltrane.

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Take Two • March 22, 12:32pm – 12:34pm

Take Two: “American Fiction” (R)

Jeffrey Wright ("Westworld") plays an African American writer forced to compromise in the observant comedy, "American Fiction." 

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Freeze Frame • March 22, 10:58am – 11:00am

Freeze Frame: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (PG-13), “Late Night with the Devil” (R), “Shirley” (PG-13), “Cabrini” (PG-13), “The Crime is Mine” (Not rated)

A new episode in the "Ghostbusters" franchise, a chilling and original horror entry, a political profile, the portrait of a saint and a French farce...all new this week!

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Understanding Israel Palestine • March 22, 9:30am – 10:00am

Part II of The Israel Lobby: AIPAC’s History as a Foreign Agent

Grant F. Smith, the director of the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy, discusses the influential American-Israel Public Affairs Committe (AIPAC). Smith has written several books on AIPAC. which was started with foreign funding, largely from Israel, but eluded U.S. efforts to register it as a foreign agent. While it's treated as a domestic lobbying organization, Smith says AIPAC today continues to act as a foreign agent for Israel, employing campaign contributions, covert pressure campaigns and espionage in collusion with Israel to advance policies that serve the state of Israel but not the United States or the public good. 

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Heartland Labor Forum • March 21, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

The 3/8th cent sales tax pro and con

The debate is raging between labor and activist groups on whether or not to support the 40-year ½ cent sales tax for the Royals to build a new stadium in the Crossroads and to improve Arrowhead Stadium. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll hear from two sides: Ralph Oropeza of the Kansas City Building Trades who is supporting the tax and from KC Tenants who are opposing. Hear the pros and cons and make up your mind how to vote. Our feature is Know Your Rights with Michael Amash.

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Cowtown Conversations • March 21, 9:00am – 10:00am

Join us for a conversation on Question 1 on the April 2nd 2024 3/8 cent ballot initiative for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals

Join us as we have a conversation on the April 2nd 2024 3/8 cent ballot initiative for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals with Becky Nace and Patrick Touhey

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Making Contact • March 21, 5:30am – 6:00am

REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: THE ONGOING STRUGGLE FOR BODILY AUTONOMY (ENCORE)

Today we share excerpts from She's Beautiful When She's Angry, a documentary about the rise of activism around womens rights in the late 1960s, the intersections of race in this movement, and the coalescence of the movement around bodily autonomy. The stories resonate particularly in a moment where control of womens bodies has yet again become a debate.

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Sprouts • March 21, 5:00am – 5:30am

THE MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED: CONNECTING WATER & PEOPLE

Reporting from the Iowa Nature Summit in Des Moines, Iowa: This conference took place at Drake University in October of 2023, a gathering of farmers and environmentalists throughout the state of Iowa.

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The Midtown Lounge • March 21, 2:00am – 5:00am

The Midtown Lounge: 3/21/24 set list

Welcome to "The Midtown Lounge," the ultimate radio show dedicated to the best blues, rock, funk, soul, and jazz while also paying tribute to the legends! This show takes you on a journey through the rich history of each genre, featuring deep album cuts and brand-new music that keeps your soul grooving.

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Alternative Radio • March 20, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

From Birmingham to Bethlehem (part 2) with Eugene Puryear

How can the Palestinian struggle for freedom and dignity take lessons from the Black Liberation Movement? Historical circumstances are clearly different yet there are similarities. Both are located in a colonial-like situation, where a powerful oppressor oppresses another less powerful group. Racism is a major factor. This is part 2 of the discussion begun last week.

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Civic Cipher • March 20, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Israel’s Response In Gaza with Ami Horowitz

This episode is our first installment of a two-part series that will see sympathizers of Israel and Palestine giving us updates on the war taking place in Gaza. Todays guest is fellow journalist Ami Horowitz - a Jewish, conservative-leaning reporter, and a friend of the show. He has gone underground with Hamas to research and report on the ongoing conflict in the region. In the first half of todays episode, we discuss the feelings in Pro-Israeli circles now that global support has shifted away from Israel in support of Palestine. We also discuss some other developments since Amis last visit to our program. In the second half of todays show, we discuss some of the speculation, misinformation, and disinformation associated with the IDF and Israel's response to the attacks on October 7th. Next weeks episode will ensure that Pro-Palestine sympathizers will be able to address these same topics, so be sure to tune in!

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Radio Nicopisa • March 20, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

One Hour and Fifty-Five Minutes of Audio

Please Join Me for an Audio Spring Mix on the next Radio Nicopisa Featuring New and Latest Music from LA POISON, Asha Puthli, MaMaMa alongside Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, Todd Terje, Sophie Hutchings,

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Wednesday MidDay Medley • March 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm

WMM Talks Radio w/ Sarah Bradshaw + Michael Byars + Chris Haghirian

On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, March 20, 10 to Noon, on KKFI 90.1 FM WMM Talks Radio with Sarah Bradshaw of 90.9 The Bridge, and Michael Byars of KCUR 89.3, and Chris Haghirian of Eight One Sixty on 90.9 The Bridge. Plus we'll play songs about radio from: Psychic Heat, Joy Division, Tito Larriva with Talking Heads, Nivea Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Joni Mitchell, Wall of Voodoo, Regina Spektor, REM, KRS-One, Molly O'Day and the Cumberland Mountain Folks, Donna Summer, and Eazy-E.

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Artspeak Radio • March 20, 9:00am – 10:00am

Artspeak Radio with Elisabeth Kirsch & Christopher Leitch

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org

Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes art experts Elisabeth Kirsch and Christopher Leitch.

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One KC Radio Spotlight • March 20, 5:00am – 6:00am

Conversations with Crystal

Crystal interviews Gabrielle Butler about her experience at a predominantly all white university (Drake University). She also discusses mentorship, decision making and other subjects. 

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All Souls Forum • March 19, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

The Critical Need for Connecting Access to Health and Education

The Executive Director of HealthEd Connect will share about the organization’s partnership with volunteer community health advocates to connect vulnerable populations with essential health and education.

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Radio Active Magazine • March 19, 6:00pm – 6:30pm

Kansas City, Missouri, Police sued for violating the 1868 Fourteenth Amendment

Three local Black Americans filed suit March 11 against Missouri Governor Parson, Attorney General Bailey, Secretary of State Ashcroft and the Kansas City, Missouri Board of Police Commissioners for failing to provide equal protection under Missouri law to residents of Kansas City. The suit notes that Chapter 84 of Missouri statutes denies local control of the Kansas City Police Department, a practice that dates from 1861 after Lincoln became President but before the attack on Ft. Sumter. The plaintiffs claim that this practice denies them and others equal protection under the law, promised by the 1868 Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution.

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New Dimensions • March 19, 5:00am – 6:00am

Small Actions Lead to Big Results: Micro Activism with Omkari L. Williams

Williams addresses the question: How do we keep ourselves “in the game” when we become overwhelmed, dispirited, and downhearted by the enormity of needs in today’s challenging times? Williams gives us some powerful suggestions for a sustainable form of activism that she describes as micro activism. Williams believes that the size of the action isn’t the point.

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Law and Disorder • March 18, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

SCOTUS Oral Arguments Social Media Platforms and Robin Anderson on US-Israel Media Genocide Complicity

SCOTUS Oral Arguments Social Media Platforms
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments about two different state laws that would regulate how large tech companies control what content can appear on their sites. The laws would compel companies to carry all users viewpoints and would preclude them from de-platforming political candidates. The Florida law at issue in Moody v. NetChoice and its Texas counterpart in NetChoice v. Paxton represent challenges by tech lobbying groups, NetChoice and the Computer and Communications Information Association. The plaintiffs claim the laws violate their First Amendment rights to make editorial choices about what content to permit or prohibit. Most members of the Supreme Court seemed to indicate that, in some contexts, the Florida and Texas laws likely violate the First Amendment rights of the social media firms. They also expressed concern that blocking the laws entirely might go too far. Guest " Attorney and Professor Zachary Wolfe at George Washington University in Washington D.C.

Robin Anderson on US-Israel Media Genocide Complicity
International humanitarian aid organizations have been documenting and warning that Israel was committing crimes of war after bombing Gaza after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Yet major media outlets and social media platforms have consistently ignored their on-the-ground reports. What factors have contributed to Israel avoiding moral and legal culpability for its acts of genocide? As it turns out, there are many, from Israel employing propaganda, falsifying evidence, to the censorship and silencing of US journalists and commentators as well as repression of dissident voices online and off. And powerful Israeli lobbying forces have effectively silenced any criticism of Israel. Guest - Robin Andersen is Professor Emerita of Media Studies at Fordham University. She writes media criticism for Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), and other outlets, and works with Project Censored as a contributor to the annual State of the Free Press book.

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EcoRadio KC • March 18, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN

Host Richard Mabion will speak with Zack Pistora, Lobbyist for the Kansas Sierra Club, about environmental issues legislation in front of the Kansas Legislature this year.  In 2024, the Kansas State Legislature convened on January 8th and will adjourn on May 3rd.  That is right around the corner and Zack will help us know the status of bills about which we need to contact our legislators. 

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Jaws of Justice Radio • March 18, 9:00am – 10:00am

LADIES THAT LEAN -LIVING EXCELLENTLY AFTER NEGATIVITY

LADIES THAT LEAN -LIVING EXCELLENTLY AFTER NEGATIVITY

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Exploration • March 18, 5:00am – 6:00am

ON EXPLORATIONS: how Henrietta Leavitt helped Edwin Hubble

Edwin Hubble determined that the universe was expanding, and he used the results of a woman astronomer, Henrietta Leavitt, to show this remarkable result.

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Global Roots Radio • March 17, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Happy Nowruz!

!نوروزتون پیروز!

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Sunday Morning Musical Mashup • March 17, 7:00am – 9:00am

March 17 Mashup

Having hopefully whetted your interest with two hours' worth of the 80's classic "Time After Time" last week, we're now ready to launch into our new 4-week series, THE 80's REVISITED, featuring cover versions of notable tunes from that decade -- this week focusing on Rock & Prog selections.

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Wilderness Road • March 17, 5:00am – 7:00am

Wilderness Road – All Artists Irish

St Paddy's Day Special

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Inspired • March 17, 3:00am – 4:00am

Muslim Wellness Foundation Founder: Our story does not start with oppression.

Dr. Kameelah Mu’Min Oseguera is the Founder and President of the Muslim Wellness Foundation (MWF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healing and emotional well-being in the American Muslim community. Oseguera joins to discuss her work at the Omar Ibn Said Institute for Black Muslim Studies and Research and explains why she sees interrogating the Western narrative of the enslaved as interconnected to Black Muslim mental health and well-being. 

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Urban Connections • March 16, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Chapter: Leadership and Service – Past, Present and Future

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Chapter: Leadership and Service - Past, Present and Future

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WINGS • March 16, 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Kenyans Walk for Palestine

The African Union has declared full support for Palestine, condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, and requested its 55 member states "to end all direct and indirect trade, scientific and cultural exchanges with Israel." But Kenya's government has pledged solidarity with Israel, and met large pro-Palestine demonstrations in the capital Nairobi with tear gas and arrests. On February 24th, 2024, hundreds of people took to the streets in Kenya's second-largest city Mombasa, to "walk for Palestine" - among them, women and children carrying placards condemning the ongoing killing. The interviewees provided local, national and international perspectives, and share recent statistics about destruction of Gaza and Gazans.

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The Tenth Voice (LGBTQIA) • March 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

The Tenth Voice • March 16, 2024 – Through the Rainbow Lens

It is the third Saturday of the month and time for Through the Rainbow Lens with Matthew Koehler!  Coming up this weekend, Matthew and his good friend Reily Harker sit down and discuss all the ins and outs of the fashion industry. Not to mention the looks Reily constantly turns out everyday.

Matthew is a lifelong thespian, a proud bisexual, and a believer in the value of artistic expression. Forged in the Omaha youth theatre scene, he went on to earn a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in acting from Kansas City's Avila University. Matthew has worked at many theaters around town, as a spotlight operator and stage manager. Growing up in the arts taught Matthew that the lessons of theatre are inherently bound to the skills it takes to cultivate a full and forthright life.

Join us this Saturday at 1pm. And keep up to date with all thing Tenth Voice by visiting our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TenthVoice 

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American Routes • March 16, 7:00am – 9:00am

American Routes – St. Patrick’s Singers, Fiddlers and Pickers from Ireland to America

For St Patrick’s, it’s old and new cultural connections of singers, fiddlers and pickers from Ireland to rural and urban America. Reels and jigs for dancing, jazz takes on Irish tunes and songs about love, immigration and drinking from Hank Locklin, The Clancy Brothers and Louis Armstrong. Then a live set from the 80th National Folk Festival exploring the musical connections of Ireland and Appalachia with Irish musicians John Doyle and Seamus Egan and bluegrassers Rob and Ronnie McCoury.

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UpFront Soul • March 16, 3:00am – 5:00am

UpFront Soul: Funk, soul, and jazz with Sanguine Fromage

We'll hear classic soul from Syl Johnson, check out some funky stuff from Senegal and Brazil, and listen to John Coltrane's musical meditation on the 1963 Birmingham Baptist church bombing.

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Moonlight Mosaic • March 15, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Moonlight Mosaic with guest host DJ Leets

DJ Leets kicks out the jams for the night people in KC and beyond.  Filling in for Scott Bunte on Moonlight Mosaic, DJ Leets will play a 2-hour array of music for the mind and aural gems curated for your listening enjoyment.

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Take Two • March 15, 12:32pm – 12:34pm

Take Two: “Anatomy of a Fall” (R)

The big winner at the Cannes Film Festival is an involving French courtroom drama that also received an Oscar for it's screenplay.

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MidCoast LIVE! • March 15, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

MidCoast LIVE with Logan Black, Sarah Crawford, and Shelley Verden

MidCoast LIVE!, Friday, March 15, 2024, noon – 1pm, on 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live www.kkfi.org
KKFI is proud to present “MidCoast Live!” celebrating local and regional artists from Kansas City and the surrounding area. Each week, a rotating crew of KKFI programmers will present different artists coming to you live from our studio. These programmers will tap into Kansas City’s diverse and culturally expansive music and arts scene. Hear from artists you have never heard of before! This is KKFI doing what it does best: giving back to the community!

This week’s producer/host, Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes director Logan Black, director Sarah Crawford, also actor, singer, and songwriter Shelley Verden.

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Freeze Frame • March 15, 10:58am – 11:00am

Freeze Frame: “Love Lies Bleeding” (R), “Arthur the King” (PG-13), “One Life” (PG), “American Dreamer” (Not rated)

A skillfully made midnight movie, a family friendly dog movie, a biopic about a WWII hero, a doc about famed artist Frida Kahlo, a dark comedy based on an episode of "This American Life"...all new this week.

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Understanding Israel Palestine • March 15, 9:30am – 10:00am

Part I: The Israel Lobby, U.S. Foreign Policy and the War in Gaza

Stephen Walt, professor of international affairs at Harvard and co-author of the book "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy," discusses the effect of the Israel Lobby on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Gaza. The lobby is an informal alliance of various interest groups that work to foster unconditional American support for Israel by pressuring Congress, the executive branch, media institutions and the academy. Prof. Walt argues that this unconditional support runs counter to U.S. national interests.

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Heartland Labor Forum • March 14, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Librarians vs. the Book Ban and Kansas City Labor’s 40 Political Club

Two years ago, Missouri lawmakers passed a law to criminalize librarians for giving students books that the legislators think are obscene. As a result, public school libraries have purged science books and art books among others. The ACLU with Missouri librarians filed suit. When will the courts weigh in? Find out this week on the Heartland Labor Forum. Then, candidates who want support from unions often go to the luncheons at the 40 Club. We’ll explore the history of the 40 Club and its importance in our local political process. Our feature is Remember Our Struggle with Ariana.

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Cowtown Conversations • March 14, 9:00am – 10:00am

Join us as we have a conversation with MIT graduate and Author Christine Taylor-Butler

Join us as we have a conversation with MIT graduate and Author Christine Taylor Butler

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The Midtown Lounge • March 14, 2:00am – 5:00am

The Midtown Lounge: 3/14/24 set list

Welcome to "The Midtown Lounge," the ultimate radio show dedicated to the best blues, rock, funk, soul, and jazz while also paying tribute to the legends! This show takes you on a journey through the rich history of each genre, featuring deep album cuts and brand-new music that keeps your soul grooving.

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Radio Nicopisa • March 13, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Turn it On and Turn it Up

Two Hours of Audio Bliss with FOUR Sets of Music Featuring 22 Songs. On the Road? Get the KKFI 90.1 FM APP; Listen with Headphones, Car Radios, Earbuds, Home Stereos and at Your Leisure: Archive: archive.kkfi.org/ Turn Your Radio to KKFI 90.1 FM; Stream LIVE kkfi.org/listen/ Feel the Music 🎧 Share the Love 💜

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Wednesday MidDay Medley • March 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm

WMM presents Kat King + Elaine McMilian + New KKFI Hosts: DJ Thundercutz, Nicolette Paige + Brian Hullaby + New & MidCoastal Releases

On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, March 13, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll play more New & MidCoastal Releases from: The Whips, Eddie Moore, Kat King, Daniel Gum, The Swallowtails, Erin Keller, Belle & The Vertigo Waves, Christena Graves, The Freedom Affair, Supermassive Black Holes, Jamogi, and Heidi Lynne Gluck. // At 10:30 we'll talk with Kat King about the new single "Living Room" from the upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss to be released through Manor Records on April 5, 2024. // At 11:00 Mark talks with writer and musician Elaine McMilian about her new book of poetry, Copper and Other Precious Metals. // At 11:30 Mark welcomes three of KKFI's new radio hosts: Clinton Martens aka DJ Thundercutz who hosts "In The Groove" Mondays, Noon to 2:00pm; Nicolette Paige who hosts Soul Child Radio in Thursdays, Noon to 2:00pm; and Brian E. Hullaby who co-hosts The People Power Hour on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm presented by KC Tenants. These three dynamic radio show host/producers are part of KKFI's recent initiative that brought 15 new shows and 22 new programmers into our community radio family!

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Artspeak Radio • March 13, 9:00am – 10:00am

Artspeak Radio with Julia Othmer, James T Lundie & Caranne Camarena with Vulpes Bastille Gallery

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org

Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes Caranne Camaren with Vulpes Bastille and musician Julia Othmer & James T Lundie.

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Alternative Radio • March 13, 7:00am – 8:00am

From Birmingham to Bethlehem with Eugene Puryear

How can the Palestinian struggle for freedom and dignity take lessons from the Black Liberation Movement? Historical circumstances are clearly different yet there are similarities. Both are located in a colonial-like situation, where a powerful oppressor oppresses another less powerful group. Racism is a major factor.

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All Souls Forum • March 12, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

How you can more effectively advance multi-racial democracy

Dr. Maria Stephan, co-lead of the Horizons Project, discusses her work to strengthen multi-racial democracy in the US and globally. The Horizons Project is working to help disparate groups find common ground and build a movement of movements to advance racial justice and democracy at a time of rising political violence and authoritarianism.

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Radio Active Magazine • March 12, 6:00pm – 6:30pm

How political polarization in the US is damaging our courts

Attorney and University of Kansas Professor Karl Brooks describes how political polarization in the US is damaging our courts and what you might want to do about it.

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New Dimensions • March 12, 5:00am – 6:00am

The Dignity Movement, Robots, And The Importance Of Asking Good Questions with Robert Fuller, Ph.D.

People need to feel they’re contributing and that their dignity is healthy and intact. Dr. Fuller shares some provocative thoughts on the inevitability of robots and artificial intelligence becoming a more dominant species than homo sapiens. In the future will robots develop more complexity than the human brain? Will they develop intuition? Will they experience transcendence and spirituality?

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Law and Disorder • March 11, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Legal Analysis Of Recent Supreme Court Decisions and The Right To Boycott Israel

Legal Analysis Of Recent Supreme Court Decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court, securely under the control of a Super Majority of 6 conservative Republican justices, three of whom were appointed by Donald Trump, continues to play a decisive role in undermining our constitutional democracy. This ominous trend continues based on three recent key cases, which we'll be talking about today. All of these cases arise from the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of thousands stormed the US Capitol to prevent Joe Biden from being certified as President. That day, and for many months before and after, Donald Trump attempted to interfere with the constitutionally mandated process for the election of the President of the United States. Guest - Stephen Rohde is a noted constitutional scholar and activist.

The Right To Boycott Israel
The First Amendment gives citizens the right to boycott, as well as the right to free speech and assembly and the separation of church and state. The right to boycott is under attack by right wing anti-democratic forces. Anti-boycott bills have been passed in 37 states so far. The main organization behind canceling our constitutional right to boycott Israel for its horrific crimes against Palestinians is the American Legislative Exchange Committee (ALEC). The boycott started with the Boston Tea Party. The Montgomery Bus Boycott set off the civil rights movement in the south. The Grape Boycott supported Cesar Chavez and the farmworkers in California. The necessity of pushing back against Israel's genocidal practices has never been more evident. Guest - Felice Gelman is a coordinator of the Freedom2Boycott NYS Coalition, which has worked for a decade to defeat legislation penalizing boycotts in New York State and recently released a short film The Right to Boycott.

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EcoRadio KC • March 11, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

AN INVITATION TO CHANGE EVERYTHING

EcoRadio KC will play a radio production first broadcast in September 2014, when Mike Murphy and John Fish Kurmann travelled to New York City for the People’s Climate March.  The People's Climate March was a large-scale activist event orchestrated by the People's Climate Movement to advocate global action against climate change. The event is one of the largest climate change marches in history. 

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Jaws of Justice Radio • March 11, 9:00am – 10:00am

A MOTHER’S QUEST FOR OPENNESS; THE WORK OF SHEILA ALBERS

Jaws of Justice will broadcast host David Bell’s Justice Series, part five - a talk with Sheila Albers, Community Activist, about the intersection of justice and access to information.

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Exploration • March 11, 5:00am – 6:00am

ON EXPLORATIONS: BROKEN ARROWS – the top-secret history of nuclear weapons accidents

It's all about war and peace.  In the first half hour, Dr. Michio Kaku speaks with his guests, Michael H. Maggelet and James C. Oskins, authors of Broken Arrow: The Declassified History of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Accidents, about the cost of maintaining our nuclear arsenal. Then, Dr. Kaku speaks with Michael Moore, Peace Activist, about the Twilight War. 

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Global Roots Radio • March 10, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

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Foolkiller Folk • March 10, 11:00am – 1:00pm

A Very KKFI Sunday

First and foremost - THANK YOU for your outpouring of support during the last pledge drive. You are the heart and soul of the station.

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During pledge drives, we always highlight the diversity of programming here on KKFI  both in the diversity of genres and within the genres ourselves and today's Foolkiller Folk illustrates that perfectly.

About a third of the show is English Traditional folk to which we've added a bit of Nina Simone and Patsy Cline, some early blues, the new release of Stan Rogers songs,  and an Irish tune set before we end with a bit of klezmer.

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Sunday Morning Musical Mashup • March 10, 7:00am – 9:00am

March 10 Mashup

We're kicking off a brand-new 5-week series -- THE 80'S REVISITED -- with Time After Time (after time after time after time after time ...).

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WINGS • March 9, 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Truth To Power (women journalists vs. censorship)

The most dangerous job in journalism involves reporting on the wrongdoing of governments, corporations, and major criminals in one's own country. Forms of censorship can include imprisonment and death, even in alleged democracies. The women in this program spoke on a panel at a conference themed "Speaking Truth to Power" in Delhi in 2015.

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The Tenth Voice (LGBTQIA) • March 9, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

The Tenth Voice • Saturday March 9, 2024 – The Rainbow Kotatsu

Join us this Saturday on The Tenth Voice as we continue our series on anime (animation) and manga (illustrated novels) dealing with LGBTQIA+ themes. As always, we’re going to give you a wonderful list of resources for LGBTQIA+ anime and manga shows that are non-cringe, non-triggering to watch!  So, be ready to squee your queer little heart out at all the fuzzy feelings and join us under the rainbow kotatsu today!  This month, we are discussing good representation in gender-bent and intersex representation in anime and manga.

The discussion will be hosted by Fiona and Anna: Fiona is a nonbinary lesbian, and has presented in panel sessions on Yuri and LGBTQIA+ themes in Anime at AWA, Momocon & Otakon, as well as assisting with engineering for anime music video (AMV) sessions at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2021 & 2022, and at Momocon 2022 & 2023, two of the largest anime conventions in the United States. Anna is a regular guest of The Rainbow Kotatsu and as well as loving anime & manga, and being a gamer, she hosts a regular Transformers podcast!

Join us this Saturday at 1pm on 90.1FM, or streaming on kkfi.org!  Keep up to date with all things Tenth Voice by visiting our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TenthVoice

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American Routes • March 9, 7:00am – 9:00am

American Routes – Blues Routes Then & Now: with a Creole & Cajun Live Set from Cedric Watson & Chris Stafford

The blues carry us from back roads to city streets, with heartache and hope in jazz, country and folk music. We’ll hear old field recordings and new commentaries in blues from Cedell Davis, Guitar Slim, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Irma Thomas and Lucinda Williams. Then, it’s Cajun, zydeco, waltzes and two-steps and swamp pop soul from Beau Jocque, Clifton Chenier, and Carol Fran. Plus an interview and live performance from younger traditionalists Cedric Watson and Chris Stafford on French Louisiana accordion and fiddle in Creole zydeco and Cajun music.

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UpFront Soul • March 9, 3:00am – 5:00am

UpFront Soul: Women’s History Month with Sanguine Fromage

Celebrate Women's History Month with UpFront Soul! We'll hear from Abbey Lincoln, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Roberta Flack, plus trailblazers like Rep. Shirley Chisholm and Fannie Lou Hamer.

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Take Two • March 8, 12:32pm – 12:34pm

Take Two: “Spaceman” (R)

Adam Sandler ("Hustle," "Uncut Gems") plays a cosmonaut facing an existential crisis in the Netflix sci-fi offering, "Spaceman."

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Freeze Frame • March 8, 10:58am – 11:00am

Freeze Frame: “Spaceman” (R), “Kung Fu Panda 4” (PG), “Damsel” (PG-13)

Adam Sandler goes to space and leaves the comedy back on Earth. Jack Black returns as an animated panda and Millie Bobby Brown is a maiden in medieval distress. Check out this week's movie reviews!

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The Tasty Brew • March 8, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Giulia Millanta and Folk Alliance Rewind Continues on The Tasty Brew

Host Diana Linn welcomes Italian born, Austin based singer-songwriter, Giulia Millanta to the KKFI airwaves.  Giulia recently attended and performed at the 2024 Folk Alliance International ("FAI") Conference held in Kansas City and is in town to perform at a special private event Friday Night, March 8. 

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Between the Lines • March 8, 9:00am – 9:30am

Ongoing Gaza Catastrophe Rouses Michigan Primary Voters to Send Biden a Message

Ongoing Gaza Catastrophe Rouses Michigan Primary Voters to Send Biden a Message; The World and Americans Must Hold all Israeli Institutions Accountable for Occupation, Apartheid, and Genocide; Review of Trump's Total Immunity Claim, Effectively Delays Jan 6 Trial Until After Election.

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Heartland Labor Forum • March 7, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

The Flight Attendant Rebellion: A History of the Independent Federation of Flight Attendants at TWA

It’s women’s history month and time for some feminist labor history on the Heartland Labor Forum. We’ll ask Mary Ellen Miller how stewardesses at TWA became flight attendants and split from their male-dominated union to form IFFA, the Independent Union of Flight Attendants and about their 1986 strike. Our Feature is Safety First with Mary Erio. We’ll also be pitching for funds for KKFI. Please make a donation to Heartland Labor Forum and KKFI by calling 888-931-0901 or at kkfi.org.

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Cowtown Conversations • March 7, 9:00am – 10:00am

Join us as we celebrate Women’s month with Candice Brooks, Community Relations Officer at University Health

Join us as we celebrate Women's month with Ms. Candace Brooks, Community Resource Officer at University Health

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Making Contact • March 7, 5:30am – 6:00am

THE ETHICAL DILEMMA OF GEOENGINEERING & GLOBAL WARMING (ENCORE)

In an era where climate change is top of mind for all and our futures hang in the balance, scientists think theyve found a solution: geoengineering. We take a deep dive into whether this answer to global warming actually fulfills its promises - or does more harm than good.

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Sprouts • March 7, 5:00am – 5:30am

A SUSTAINABLE DIET

What is a sustainable diet for people and the environment? Salwa Khan explores this question with Senior Food and Agriculture Policy Specialist at the Center for Biological Diversity Mark Rifkin.

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The Midtown Lounge • March 7, 2:00am – 5:00am

The Midtown Lounge: 3/7/24 set list

Welcome to "The Midtown Lounge," the ultimate radio show dedicated to the best blues, rock, funk, soul, and jazz while also paying tribute to the legends! This show takes you on a journey through the rich history of each genre, featuring deep album cuts and brand-new music that keeps your soul grooving.

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