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The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City's longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943.
The Forum is currently on it's summer hiatus. It will return in September, 2024. We will offer other presentations in the meantime.
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Bill came to KKFI via Shots In The Night. After writing, recording, and producing that show for several years, he was finally convinced to step up and undertake production of the All Souls Forum, too.
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[addtoany]The All Souls Unitarian Universalist Forum, Kansas City’s longest ongoing conversation, has offered a platform for the discussion of significant issues since 1943. Guest speakers typically focus on issues of political, social justice, moral, educational and artistic significance. Each presentation is followed by questions and discussion.
The Forum from All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Kansas City is currently on it’s summer hiatus. It will return in September, 2024. In its stead we will offer presentations from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lawrence, KS, and other sources.
June 25, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Living With Alzheimer’s (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 MoreJune 18, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
40 Years of Fighting Fascism and What the Future Holds (rebroadcast)
David Burghart of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights will discuss the history of Fascism (White Nationalism) in the United States and what the likely future is for the movement in the US.
ListenJune 11, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Backwards Bingo at the Demise Depot – the Fight for Dignity at Life’s End
Graham Kreicker will describe current conditions and what must be done to assure high quality of life for ever growing number of those in the final stages of their existence.
Read MoreJune 4, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Masha Kipp’s Amazing Odyssey
Masha will share highlights of her incredible journey from Russian schoolgirl during WWII, to university student, professor, wife, mother and grandmother.
ListenMay 28, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Immigration, labor and the 2024 election
Itzel Vargas-Valenzuela and Judy Ancel will talk about the current crisis at the U.S./Mexico border and the impact of immigration on the upcoming election.
ListenMay 21, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Demanding Gun Sense in America
Stephanie Godfroy, the local leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, discusses recent issues in gun control and the passion behind the Moms' demands.
ListenMay 14, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Seven steps to ending the cycle of violence in Israel-Palestine
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.
ListenMay 7, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Pawsperity: Unleashing Human Potential
Natasha Herdman created Pawsperity because she believes in a two-generation, “all-in” approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Basic needs for food and shelter must be met before a parent can guide children through school and out of poverty. A living-wage, family-flexible career for the parent is key.
ListenApril 23, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
Advancing Social Justice by Securing Constitutional Rights
Luz María Henríquez and Reva Wood will discuss how the ACLU of Missouri advocates for fair and equitable government that is respectful of individuals’ dignity.
ListenApril 16, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
State of the City with Mayor Quinton Lucas
Continuing an annual tradition, the Forum welcomes Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to share an address on the state of the city, in All Souls' Bragg Auditorium.
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