Jaws of Justice Radio
KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community RadioJaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - Tune in Monday to hear host Bev Livingston speak with Ashley Huggans,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - Tune in next Monday to hear Finding the Common Ground Series, Part 1,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On April 22nd, first, we will hear from our hosts Macy Jones and Terri Wilke sp...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On April 15th, first, we will hear from host Latahra Smith and her guest,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On April 8th, please tune in to hear host Terri Wilke speak with Karla Juarez,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - - On April 1st, please tune in to hear our host Bev Livingston speak with Re...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On March 25th, please turn in to hear our replay of RadioActive Magazine’s talk...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On March 18th, please turn in to hear host Macy Jones speak with our guests,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On March 11th, Jaws of Justice will broadcast host David Bell’s Justice Series,...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - IT IS KKFI’s FUND DRIVE!!! We are asking you to support KKFI,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - Our show on February 26th will start at 9:15 AM because IT IS KKFI’s FUND DRIVE...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - For our show on February 19th, host Macy Jones will be speaking with his guest,...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - For our show on February 12th, host Terri Wilke will be speaking her guest abou...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - For our show on February 5th, host Latahra Smith,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - For our show on January 29, 2024,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - For our show on January 22, 2024,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - For our show on January 15, 2024,
Jaws of Justice Radio strives to investigate how to achieve justice in America, and this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice i...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - We begin our Christmas broadcast with a replay of host Margot Patterson speakin...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - This past August, 2023, host Keith Brown El spoke with the mother of Ryan Stoke...
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - Host Macy Jones will speak with his guest, Milik Makail Shabazz,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - To begin our hour, host David Bell will talk with Madeline Johnson,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - To begin our hour, host Bev Livingston will talk with Bobby Bostic.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - On 10-17-23, Prof. Alex Vitale gave the Cockefair lecture at UMKC.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - In Part 2 of his Justice Series,
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen. - This week, first we will replay from our April 2020 show when host Pat Bartholo...
Jaws of Justice Radio is a weekly, locally created hour intended to inspire action towards preventing injustices. There is a need to raise awareness and foster a fairer legal system. - This week, host Macy Jones will interview Journalist Lewis W.
Jaws of Justice Radio is a weekly, locally created hour intended to inspire action towards preventing injustices. There is a need to raise awareness and foster a fairer legal system. - During the first half of our hour,
October 9th is our show during the KKFI Pledge Drive! Let's come together to support the beauty of community radio. Jaws of Justice is a weekly locally created hour intended to inspire action towards preventing injustices.
Our show on October 2nd falls on the Tenth Annual Wrongful Conviction Day and host Latahra Smith will speak with Stephanie M. Burton, J.D., of Stephanie M. Burton, LLC. Listeners may be aware that Latahra is the Founder of KC Freedom Project and she w...
For our show on September 18th, host Bev Livingston begins the hour speaking with Johnny Waller, Jr., CEO of the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Clear My Record Expungement Program. - Criminal records are part of justice for victims of crime and ...
Authors Stephen Bright and James Kwak join host Craig Lubow to talk about their book, "The Fear of Too Much Justice", where they discuss "Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts. -
On our program for September 4th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Author and Lecturer Brian Daldorph. In June of 2018, Jaws of Justice broadcast an amazing interview of Brian Daldorph by local published poet Arlin Buyert.
On our program for August 28th, host David Bell speaks with Amanda Knightly, also known as Misa On Wheels, on the connection between empathy and (dis)ability. - Amanda is the most famous cosplayer on wheelers, Misa,
On our program for August 21st, we will replay the December 12, 2023 show that Bev Livingston created which was honored with a 2023 Hometown Media Award both for Bev and for Jaws of Justice. In this half hour, Bev speaks with Kyle J. Smith,
On our program for August 14th, host Macy Jones speaks with Mike Farmer, President of Gracious Promise; a volunteer led, Christ-centered ministry serving the jails in Cass, Clay, Platte Counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas....
On our program for August 7th, we will commemorate US involvement with warfare in the world because it is the anniversary of August 6th and 9th, when the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,
On our program for July 31st, we will begin our hour and hear host Keith Brown El’s interview with Patrick Sumner, candidate for Unified Government District 2 Commissioner. - Voters will take to the polls Tuesday,
On our program for July 24th, host David Bell will speak with Maria Parker, Author of “Do Tough”, and CEO of Cruz Bike. This episode will be part 4 of the Empathy Series. And their topic is – how can we put ourselves into someone else’s shoes when we...
On our program for July 17th, first, host Bev Livingston will speak with James Echols, CEO at Renaissance Management & Training Solutions LLP in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. - In addition to leading Renaissance Management & Training Solutions LL...
On our program for July 3rd, host Macy Jones speaks with Holsey Ellingburg. - Holsey had a career as a cruiserweight boxer beginning in the 1980’s. He fought some of the greats and he won more fights than he lost. Sadly,
Host David Bell speaks with Consuelo Ross, President, CEO and Founder of Against the Odds, Inc. Consuelo is a breast cancer survivor who realized her true mission is to educate, support and bring awareness to breast cancer and how it affects women of ...
First, host Bev speaks with Matthew Solomon, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, and Integrated Leadership Consultant, about his recent documentary, Reimagining Safety. In the film, which was shown by the Plaza Branch of the KC Library on Ju...
Host Latahra Smith Carnes of KC Freedom Project first talks with Directors of the support group called What About Us. This is a support group for wives and significant others of exonerees. Coming home from prison after decades of wrongful incarcerati...
Host Macy Jones talks to Dale Patterson, an inmate at the South Central Correctional Facility in Licking, Missouri. Dale has been incarcerated since the age of 18 for second degree murder. He is now 62 years old.
On May 22nd, host David Bell speaks with Kimberlee Shaw-Ellis, a retired Kansas City Missouri police officer. They will ask us; how can we be empathetic and coexist in multiple worlds when those worlds appear oppositional to each other? -
On May 15th, host Bev Livingston speaks with Thomas (TJ) James, the Community Organizer for Our Voices with More2, Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity. They are one of the most recognizable social justice organizations in the metro. -
On May 8th, host Elyse Max speaks with Ed Hundley, the Founder/Executive Director/President of KODI, "Keeping our Destiny Intact", a local non-profit in Kansas and Missouri dedicated to restoring families, providing guidance for at-risk youth,
On May 1st, hosts Keith Carnes and Latahra Smith Carnes talk with exonerees from all over the United States. They met while attending the Innocence Network 2023 Conference which brings together directly impacted people, advocates,
On April 24th, host David Bell talks with Dr Nicole Price, Author of the forthcoming book “Spark the Heart, Engineering Empathy in your Organization.” Empathy, often dismissed as a soft skill, is one of the most undervalued skills at our disposal.
On April 17th, host Bev Livingston speaks with Tahir Atwater, Director of Donor and Volunteer Engagement, and Judith Westmoreland, Staff Attorney, both with Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). -
On April 10th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Akile Anai, Director of the Department of Agitation and Propaganda of the African People’s Socialist Party. - Akile Anai is the editor of The Burning Spear newspaper,
- On April 3rd, Host Elyse Max speaks with Lori Curry, Founder of Missouri Prison Reform and Tim Wallace, Former Correctional Officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections. They will discuss conditions of incarceration in Missouri. -
On March 27th, Host David Bell will speak with Author Gene Slater to discuss his book, Freedom to Discriminate – How Realtors Conspired to Segregate Housing and Divide America. Is freedom inextricable, belonging equally to all Americans - or is it pri...
On March 20th, host Melvin Merritt will speak with his guest, Rosilyn Temple, Founder of KC Mothers in Charge. - KC Mothers in Charge cares for Kansas City families who have lost a loved one to homicide, providing victim and family services,
On March 13th, host Bev Livingston will speak with her guests, Angelica Jime´nez of the National Center for Youth Law and Janay Reliford of Camp Choice. They will be talking about their recent event Eliminate Fines & Fees Rally,
On March 6th, host Latahra Smith will speak with her guest, Michelle Smith. Latahra is with KC Freedom Project. Michelle is with Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Their topic is a new bill in the Missouri House relating to the use o...
On February 27, 2023, David Bell hosts Andrew R. Gustafson, a historian and curator at the Johnson County Museum, for a discussion on the “Redlined” exhibit. During the conversation, David and Andrew will talk about how our choices today – from where ...
On Jaws of Justice Radio for February 20, 2023, first, thanks to everyone who showed support of KKFI during our recent pledge drive. Second, you know we leave open the opportunity to give! If you have not yet pledged to keep listener supported KKFI ...
On February 13, 2023, it’s our fund drive! We are celebrating KKFI – now is the pledge drive! Listeners are aware that Jaws of Justice is produced weekly by KKFI volunteers, and we need to ask you to support KKFI, YOUR Community Radio Station.
On February 6, 2023, Jaws of Justice is going to air the recording from a January 30, 2023 event in Lawrence KS, when Justice Matters invited the public to learn about the Vera Report. So, who is Vera? -
On January 30, 2023, host David Bell and Lori Watson discuss structures and systems. Lori Watson is Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St Louis, MO. Her research interests include political philosophy, feminism,
On January 23, 2023, host Bev Livingston will speak with Mary Taylor, founder of the nonprofit 3 Quarters of the Way Done. - https://flatlandkc.org/news-issues/former-inmate-serves-as-voice-on-the-outside-for-women-prisoners/ -
On January 16, 2023, it is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. Jaws of Justice has a very special broadcast planned. Host Elyse Max will speak with Leonard “Raheem” Taylor, currently an inmate of the Missouri Department of Corrections.
On January 9, 2023, host David Bell brings his Jaws of Justice Trauma Series to a full circle with guest Alejandra “Alex” Villalobos-McAnderson. - Alex is the owner of Villalobos Vitality where she uses her knowledge as a holistic Energy Medicine prac...
On January 2, 2023, Jaws of Justice will re-air The Day Room Club by Patty Prewitt, a play that gives you a look into the day-to-day routine at the Women’s Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia,
Allen Rostron joins host Craig Lubow to discuss recent trends in Constitutional law and criminal defense cases. Allen is a constitutional law expert that teaches at UMKC School of Law. - Calendar for the week of December 26th: -
On December 19th, host Elyse Max opens our hour as she speaks with Jessica Hicklin. Jessica was incarcerated at the age of 16 for murder and sentenced to 100 years. Yet, because of a Supreme Court ruling that deemed charging minors with life without p...
On December 12th, host Bev Livingston opens our hour as she speaks with Kyle J. Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Determination, Incorporated. - https://determinationincorporated.com/ - - The vision of Determination,
On December 5th, host Margot Patterson speaks with her guest Nicolas J. S. Davies about the book he has written with Medea Benjamin, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict. Nicolas Davies will be live in our studio.
On November 28th, host David Bell speaks with his guest, Cordell "CJ" Pulluaim, Community Builder, Activist and Black Historian. For CJ, Activism is Life. He works to better himself and the communities to which he belongs.
On November 21st, this episode of Jaws of Justice is hosted by Elyse Max and covers the currency clemency campaign for Kevin Johnson. Johnson is scheduled to be executed in Missouri on November 29th. Elyse will speak with Michelle Smith of Missourians ...
On November 14th , during the first half of our show host Bev Livingston will speak with Angelica Jimenez, Debt Free Justice Senior Attorney, Justice and Equity Team with the National Center for Youth Law. They will speak on the topic of ending fines ...
On November 7th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Jamie Thayer, who several years ago was Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Missouri. At that time, she blew the whistle about how probation and parole is, or is not, working in Missouri. -
On October 31st, host David Bell speaks with Dr. Nicole D Price, CEO of Lively Paradox, about the book, "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem. Throughout their discussion,
On October 24th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Mark Buddemeyer, Director of Cultivation at Flora Farms, which is dedicated to supplying Missouri’s Medical Marijuana card holders with high quality cannabis products to help manage medical issues and John ...
On October 17th, host Craig Lubow speaks with Rob Whitten, Executive Director of the Jackson County Children’s Services Fund about their work and the fact that the Jackson County Legislature recently passed an ordinance placing a one-fourth cent tax on...
On October 10th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Tonda Jones Hill, Asst. District Attorney for the Wyandotte County Kansas District Attorney office, on the topic of probation and parole. Tonda Hill received her education from the University of Kansas,
On October 3rd, host Bev Livingston speaks with Small Business Administration (SBA) Region 7 Administrator, Mr. Vercie Lark, about the new strategic partnerships to increase small business ownership opportunities for formerly incarcerated citizens.
On September 26th, host David Bell brings part 6 of his Trauma Series when he speaks with Komal Kaur, Founder of Eye of an Immigrant. - Immigration can give substantial economic benefits – a more flexible labor market, greater skills base,
On September 19th, host Bev Livingston will open our show with an interview with Nicole D. Porter, Senior Director of Advocacy with the Sentencing Project. - Named a "New Civil Rights Leader" by Essence Magazine for her work to challenge mass incarcer...
On the first half of the 9-12-22 Jaws of Justice, host Craig Lubow speaks with Rick Halperin, Director of Southern Methodist University's Human Rights Program and a recognized international authority on the death penalty, genocide, slavery,
On September 5th, we open with commentary by Keith Brown El. Funny how great minds think alike, but at the same time as the Biden statement, Keith’s statement is critical of Trump and calls for us all to be aware and to be urgent in our reaction to t...
On the first half of the show, Abe Bonowitz will join host Craig Lubow to talk about current death penalty issues. The discussion will include the impending extermination of inmates in Oklahoma. Abe is the co-founder of Death Penalty Action.. -
On August 22nd, host David Bell talks to LaKiesha Cotton, Public Health Project Manager and Instructor in Mental Health First Aid, on how she works with healthcare systems to help develop policies that consider the social determinants of health- trauma...
On August 15th, host Margot Patterson talks to journalist, researcher and First Amendment expert, Chip Gibbons, about the complex history of the Espionage Act. - https://www.rightsanddissent.org/ - - The Espionage Act of 1917 is a federal law that...
Since the recent passing of Hedy Harden, we continue to celebrate her history. Hedy was the Chair of Missouri CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabiliation of Errants). One of the reasons for Hedy’s notable accomplishments is the unabashed need for adv...
Monday, July 25th, David Bell speaks with Jason Kander, an American attorney, author, veteran, and politician. A Democrat, he served as the 39th Secretary of State of Missouri, from 2013 to 2017. He had previously served as a member of the Missouri Hou...
Monday, July 11th, the crew of Jaws of Justice is going to air a tribute to Hedy Harden, the chairperson of Missouri Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), who was from St Louis. - https://www.stlamerican.
Monday, July 4th, the crew of Jaws of Justice is going to air The Dialogue News Show #118, Police Reform in the Aftermath of George Floyd. The Dialogue News Show is a weekly radio program produced by News Anchor Barry Barometer on WCAA 107.3 FM,
Monday, June 27th, host David Bell returns with part 3 of his trauma series to speak with Erik Hulse, a retired police officer who now teaches mindfulness and meditation to first responders. - Trust Erik to understand the stress imposed on police offi...
Monday, June 20th, host Craig Lubow will speak with Attorney Michael Sharma-Crawford about immigration cases decided during the current US Supreme Court term. The Supreme Court's ability to review decisions is extremely limited.
Monday, June 6th, host Bev Livingston will speak with Anne Calvert, President, League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson, Clay & Platte Counties. - https://lwvkc.org/ - Their conversation will be about the importance and process of voter registra...
Monday, May 23rd, host David Bell will speak with Dr. Marina G Villani- Capo, an Adolescent Psychologist associated with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Villani Capo worked with Rekha Sharma Crawford to produce Aaliyah the Brave: E...
Monday, May 23rd, host Terri Wilke will speak with Stacey Knoell, the Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission. Terri and Stacey will discuss racism. - https://kaaac.ks.gov/home -
Monday, May 9th, Jaws of Justice will play a program which ran on 6-21-21 when Jalen Anderson, 1st District At-Large Jackson CTY Missouri Legislator spoke with Host Bev Livingston about the new KCMO detention center.
Host Margot Patterson interviews Jackson Beck, Program Associate at the Vera Institute for Justice, a non-profit national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for transformation of the criminal legal and immigrati...
Host Terri Wilke will speak with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project and Keith Carnes, who was recently released after more than 18 years of wrongful incarceration. Keith Carnes was never a criminal and prison did not turn him into a criminal.
For our show on Monday April 11th, host Richard Mabion will speak with his friend, Rich Gutowski. Rich is Founder of Alveare Foundation and Alveare PBC which are focused on regionally placed based community development using Public Benefit corporation...
Host David Bell speaks with Rekha Sharma Crawford, Attorney and Author. - https://sharma-crawford.com/ - Rekha Sharma-Crawford is an immigration attorney and partner in the Kansas City law firm Sharma-Crawford Attorneys-at-Law.
For the first half of our hour, host Bev Livingston speaks with Sen. Barbara Anne Washington about Missouri’s legislative happenings this session. - https://www.senate.mo.gov/mem09/ - Senator Washington, a Democrat,
Veronica's Voice helps victims of the sex trafficking trade in the Kansas City area. Lucy will talk about the fear that victims have in the criminal justice system as victims and witnesses in the courtroom. - https://www.veronicasvoice.org/ -
From misconceptions about people who have committed sexual offenses, to educational opportunities with our children to prevent sexual violence, we can learn about ourselves from studying how society treats sex offenders.
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Janay Reliford-Davis of Camp CHOICE. - https://campchoicekc.com/ - Camp CHOICE is a life enrichment company serving youth ages 5-24. Camp CHOICE teaches vital life skills to help youth understand the impact of choices....
Latahra Smith, Founder of KC Freedom Project, talks with Cliff Middleton, son of Ken Middleton. Ken was convicted for the 1990 murder of his wife in an act he has always clearly denied, contending she mishandled the gun and that her death was a tragic...
Latahra Smith, Founder of KC Freedom Project, talks with Michelle Smith, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach with Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Michelle is a criminal legal system impacted advocate who experienced incarc...
Host David Bell talks with Kevin Pose, former Jackson County Missouri Chief Investigator, now retired, whose career in law enforcement began as Dispatcher before he was 21. He retired in December 2021 after helping the office do its job under seven pr...
Host Terri Wilke talks with Melissa Stiehler, Advocacy Director for Loud Light, whose mission is to engage, educate, and empower individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power that has an impact on decision makers.
KKFI is amazing – the entire idea of Community Radio is amazing! KKFI is not part of any larger media conglomerate, KKFI is us, thanks to the efforts of volunteers who program and produce shows like Jaws of Justice. -
Kevin H. Sharp, Jeanne Roach, and Lenny Foster join host Craig Lubow to discuss the ongoing movement to free Leonard Peltier, the native American that was wrongly convicted of killing FBI agents and is viewed as a long-serving political prisoner.
During the first half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Latahra Smith, Founder of KC Freedom Project. She will bring us up to date on the efforts of the community of the ministry which has been established to advocate for innocent persons ...
For the first half of our show for January 25th, 2022, host Bev Livingston, Founder of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons & Daughters will speak with four members, each of who has an incarcerated loved one, a child, sibling, or significant other.
For our show for January 17, 2022, we dedicate our entire hour to the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Host Margot Patterson will speak with Darron Edwards, Senior Pastor of United Believers Community Church, the Rev. Dr. Emanual Cleaver III,
On our show for January 10, 2022, we will start the hour with a piece by Keith Brown El. Always thought provoking, Keith strives to bring you stories you do not hear from other sources of media. - For the second half of our hour,
On our show for January 3, 2022, we will replay our 4/19/21 show when host Jeff Humfeld spoke with Ricky Kidd of, I am Resilience, about the tragedy of a wrongful conviction – Charlie Graham’s story. - There is a growing realization amongst the ranks ...
Hosts David Bell and Craig Lubow will discuss some of the newsworthy cases of 2021. Special guest Bob Eye will join the discussion. We will talk about cases pending or decided by the US Supreme Court this year,
On our show for December 20, 2021, we hope you can join us on Jaws of Justice when host David Bell talks with trauma survivor and victims’ rights advocate, Kim Case. - When she was in her early 20’s, the trajectory of Kim’s life abruptly changed when ...
For our show on December 13th, 2021, we are going to replay our show from October 11, 2021, when hosts Terri Wilke and Keith Brown El spoke with Spencer Graves, a host of RadioActive Magazine on KKFI and Khadijah Hardaway,
For our show on December 6, 2021, we are going to replay our show from April, 2020, when host Pat Bartholome spoke with Sheryl Ferguson. On December 3, 2019, Kansas City police shot and killed 26-year-old Cameron Lamb, a black male,
Host David Bell has a discussion with his guest, “Reggie”, who has spent his adult life in prison for a crime he committed when he was 17. Tune in for a discussion on a horrible crime, his sentence, time in prison,
In the first half of our hour, we will replay Jamie Jackson’s December 2018 interview with Professor Peter Edelman, Carmack Waterhouse Professor Of Law And Public Policy at the Georgetown Law Center, then Cherise Fanne Burdee,
In the first half of our hour, we will replay Latahra Smith’s 1- 20- 20 interview with Keith Carnes, who was in prison on that date. In fact, Keith Carnes has been in prison in Missouri since his conviction for first-degree murder sentenced him to lif...
Teresa Woody and Mike Fonkert join host Craig Lubow to talk about the foster care reform and juvenile justice in Kansas. Teresa and Mike work for Kansas Appleseed. - As Just Campaign Director, Mike Fonkert works with directly impacted communities,
Jaws of Justice hosts Terri Wilke and Bev Livingston, Founder of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters (MISD), talk about the very exciting first annual SUCCESS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ART EXHIBIT & AUCTION. - For more than a decade,
Jaws of Justice host Craig Lubow speaks with Psychologist Robert Barnett about the criminal justice court’s definition of competency as it applies to matters of intent and we all know intent matters in criminal proceedings.
Jaws of Justice host David Bell speaks with Laura Mars, Founder of KeyPoint Counselling Services, LLC, a mental health and counseling practice established in 1992. - https://www.facebook.com/KeyPoint-Counseling-Services-LLC-1417734928449740 -
Jaws of Justice hosts Terri Wilke and Keith Brown El speak with guests Spencer Graves, a host of RadioActive Magazine on KKFI and Khadijah Hardaway, who works with Tommy Simmons, a man many have heard from about the Kansas City Police Department. -
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Janay Reliford-Davis, Founder of Camp CHOICE, Inc, the mission of which is to provide youth life enrichment experiences to benefit spiritual, educational & social well being.
Host David Bell speaks with Russ Brien, member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and a lawyer specializing in tribal and federal law. - http://www.brienlawllc.com/about.htm - - Brien Law, LLC is wholly-owned by Russell A. Brien.
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Lucy Bloom, Executive Director of Veronica’s Voice. Veronica’s Voice is a local service organization whose vision is to see all people free from commercial sexual exploitation. - https://www.veronicasvoice.org/ -
On September 13th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Lars Leininger of Workforce Partnership, a non-profit organization whose board of directors’ functions as the local workforce development board serving the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro.
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Jann Coulson of Kairos Outside of Western Missouri. - mailto:@kowestmo.org - Kairos Outside demonstrates God's grace and love through Christian support for women who have relatives or friends who are or have been incar...
Host David Bell speaks with Dr. Nicole Price, CEO of Lively Paradox. Lively Paradox helps differences get along. The consulting services of Lively Paradox are used by businesses, social groups, non-profits and any groups that desire to work together a...
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Yazmin Valdez, Intern with Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation - Kansas City (AIRRKC). Listeners have been introduced to AIRRKC. Yazmin Valdez is our guest to speak more specifically about Safe and Welcoming...
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Karla Juarez, Executive Director, and Pastor Rick Behrens, Board Member, of Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, or AIRR, whose mission is to educate, organize, and inspire our Kansas City community to advocat...
Host Craig Lubow speaks with Michelle Smith, Racial Justice Coordinator for Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, MADP, about the cases of Marcellus Williams and Ernest Johnson. - https://www.madpmo.
Host Bev Livingston Speaks with Jennifer Heinemann, Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving at Operation Breakthrough, which for 50 years has provided a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowering their families t...
On Jaws of Justice, we investigate how to achieve justice in America. - The typical police officer carries on average of 30 pounds of gear each day. From multiple magazines to tasers to handcuffs, police officers are equipped to defend themselves and...
“I ain't got no home, - I'm just a-roamin' 'round, - Just a wandrin' worker, - I go from town to town. - And the police make it hard wherever I may go - And I ain't got no home in this world anymore.
Jaws of Justice host Margot Patterson has assembled a live panel for a lively and honest discussion of the question on Kansas City Missouri Police Department funding. - Margot will speak with guests Ryan Sorrell of Black Rainbow, Ken Novak,
For our show on July 5th, first, Jaws of Justice’s host Terri Wilke speaks with Jake Butler, Corrections Case Manager at Jefferson City Correctional Center, a Missouri Department of Corrections employee employed with the Puppies4Parole program,
Rap lyrics are turning up as evidence of crime in courtrooms across the country, with increasing regularity. Jaws of Justice’s host David Bell speaks with Prof. Jack Lerner, UCI Law, about his co-authored legal guide, “Rap on Trial”.
On 6/21/21, Jaws of Justice is bringing listeners a show about the recently identified location for Jackson County to build a new detention center. Host Bev Livingston will speak with Jalen Anderson, Jackson County 1st District-at-large Legislator,
Jaws of Justice is bringing listeners a special show during pledge drive. Host Keith Brown El will speak with Ronnie Amiyn. Amiyn left prison in 2018 after serving 25 years. Today, he is the Housing Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Ministry’s Re...
Kansas City Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas and eight city council members voted to reallocate about $42 million of the Kansas City Police Department’s budget to a new fund that would emphasize social services such as community engagement and mental healt...
First, you have a community. After a crime, the community has a harmed victim. Evil prospers when good people do nothing. Not only is there crime, the offenders are not treated humanely. - Good people doing something are the guests of Jaws of Justi...
From victims seeking answers to defendants seeking mercy, the church and the courthouse often become interchangeable in our system of justice. Join us Monday, May 24th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host David Bell speaks with Kansas City Pastor Darron Edward...
Join us Monday, May 17th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Terri Wilke speaks with Cliff Middleton about wrongful convictions. In light of recent legislative action in Missouri, people trapped in the swirling vortex of our criminal justice system might have...
Join us Monday, May 10th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Bev Livingston speaks with Stephanie Charles, MISD member of Art Team & Marketplace Event and Katie Disselhoff, Account Manager at Donor Recruitment and Biomedical Services at the American Red Cross...
Join us Monday, May 3rd, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Margot Patterson will interview Lee Gibson, Founder of Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery (RPOR) and Christine McDonald, Founder of Christine’s Place. -
Join us Monday, April 26, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host David Bell will interview Kansas City visual artist Harold Smith. Mr. Smith uses his talents to convey Black history through the arts. Mr. Smith put it best when he stated,
The Tragedy of a wrongful Conviction - Charlie Graham's Story - There is a growing realization that the war on drugs has been a failure among the ranks of law enforcement and the public as well. This edition of JoJR highlights a case that is so outlan...
For our show on April 12, 2021, host Bev Livingston, Founder of MISD, will speak with Christopher Limber, Artistic Director of Prison Performing Arts (PPA), which, for over two decades has helped prisoners, returning citizens,
Kalyn Hove, VP of Comcast Business including the KC area, explains that local and national stats are profound on the impact the pandemic has had on Black, Indigenous and People of Color-owned (BIPOC) businesses and tells the story of how important it i...
Hosts Keith Brown El and David Bell speak on the topic of what to do you if you are confronted by the police. Know your rights. Protect yourself. - We will air our calendar at the middle of the hour. Next,
On March 22nd, host David Bell talks with Judge Laura Denvir Stith who has recently retired from the Supreme Court of Missouri. After serving 20 years as a member of that Court, including as chief justice from July 2007 through June 2009,
Know Your Enemy: Margot Patterson Talks with Paul Becker and Art Jipson about Hate Groups - Paul Becker, a former Probation Officer, now an Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology, and Art Jipson,
On March 8th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project about accountability. Latahra’s research shows a remarkable number of wrongfully convicted persons in Missouri. The idea of accountability is that in order to keep our str...
Latahra Smith and Shavel Rice Moore, Author of Jail Lies, Tell Us of a Community Giveaway; Bev Livingston Tells of the MISD Art Show - On March 1st, host Terri Wilke speaks with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project and Shavel Rice Moore of Shavel Moore...
What if the very thing you seek in life is what you are called to give to others? On February 22nd, host David Bell speaks with Gary Dumas. Gary Dumas is an author, educator and personal development coach helping men and women find and grow into the a...
On February 15th, it is KKFI’s Winter Fund Drive! We hope you are engaged to listen to our weekly Jaws of Justice Hour. This is your chance to support our efforts by making a pledge of support to KKFI. -
Celebrate Black History Month! In 2000, Al Sharpton addressed the March on Washington about police violence. He begged us to Redeem the Dream - Who You Going to Call? Alice Kitchen and Monica Nielsen-Parker,
For our show on February 1st, we air our recording of the January 22nd, 2021 event at Mill Creek Park, KCMO to celebrate the effective date of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Mass Incarceration - How Did We Get Here? What Do We Do Now? - Incarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the commission of felony and other offenses. The United States has the largest prison popul...
Adam Winkler On His New Book; We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won their Civil Rights - Today we talk with Adam Winkler, professor of law at UCLA, about his new book, “We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won their Civil Rights,
Advocacy Programs Join Forces for Survivors of Homicide - Three extraordinary local organizations are joining forces with Corey's Network in helping the community by sharing common information while trying to help as many clients as possible.
Inmates And Their Families Fight MO Department of Corrections Over Lockdown At CrossRoads - A Human Rights Disaster - The Inmates at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Mo have been locked down for over 100 days now getting out of their cells f...
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty - Death sentencing and executions in the United States have steadily been declining in recent years. Despite these trends, death sentences continue to be imposed in a handful of states while the flaws an...
Employment Discrimination: Impact On Women, A Conversation With Jane McQueeny - The 2018 Women's Equality Week in Kansas City starts on Sunday August 19th, 5:30 to 7 PM at the Blue Room, 18th and Vine, KCMO.
Attorney and Author Dee Wampler On Gun Rights, The Cops And Your Rights - Dee Wampler's new book is titled The Gun Rights Handbook, a look at the changes to Missouri gun laws. He has a number of other books including Defending Yourself Against Cops i...
Kansas City Mental Health Crisis Center - We replay a segment from July of last year. The idea of a triage center for police to take people with emotional or intoxication problems instead of jail has been successful in other cities.
Can WE Change This Thing? The Community Speaks Out About Crossroads Correctional Lockdown - 816-931-5534 is the on air line to call in and voice your concerns - In mid May some of the prisoners at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron,
Crossroads Correctional Center, Can This Be Fixed? A Conversation with Adult Facilities Director Alana Boyles - In mid May some of the prisoners at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, MO refused to leave the chow hall after the evening meal.
Lawrence Anti-Trafficking Task Force and Education Association- LATTE - Three grandmothers, after hearing about the atrocities of human trafficking and the lack of awareness in the Lawrence, Kansas area, went in search of a local community organizatio...
8th Annual Penny Mill, Inc. Community Empowerment Event - Host Craig Lubow talks with Melvin Merritt Director of Penny Mill about the Free Food, Entertainment, Information, Raffles, Games, Family Fun and activities at this years event. -
Let The Truth Be Known, Systematic Oppression Of The Incarcerated - Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters (MISD) invites you to participate in a search for truth, transparency and protection under the law for all persons affected by incarceration...
Representatives Judy Morgan and Brandon Ellington On MO Legislature And The Governor(s) - The last few years has seen a lot of obstructionism, finger pointing, political posturing and more in the MO Legislature.
Prison Uprisings And Slave Labor In Prisons - The Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC), are a prisoner-led section of the Industrial Workers of the World. They struggle to end prison slavery along with allies and supporters on the outside....
New Years Day Look Back At Justice in Missouri, Kansas and USA In 2017 - Jaws of Justice Radio's Yearly look back at important legal decisions, legislation and more in Missouri, Kansas and nationally. Jaws of Justice Radio hosts Lawyers Craig Lubow,
Christmas Morning Coffee with Jaws of Justice Radio - A Look Back, A Look Forward - The volunteers of Jaws of Justice Radio come to visit on Christmas Morning when we will maybe update stories we covered in the past year,
A Family Coping With Murder Of Alexis Murder - Alexis Mitchell was a 16 year old girl that was severely wounded in a shooting at the Park Meadows Apartments on December 13th and died two days later. While someone has been taken into custody in connec...
Missourians for Alternatives To The Death Penalty - Update On Missouri Death Penalty Cases - Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the use of the death penalty in the state of Missouri. -
Filming The KCMOPD Can Get You Hurt - Filming the police is legal, but that doesn't protect you from abuse and arrest if you try. Today's guest, JJ was trying to help a lost girl at the Quik-Trip on Main find her parents when she was interrupted by a...
Lawrence, KS Is Working On An Alternative to Jail For Those With Mental Disorders - The continued underfunding of mental health services has been a problem for decades and is a contributing factor to overcrowding in jails and prisons across the countr...
Victimized By Two Men And The Justice System As Well - Christy DiMaggio is a strong woman that is fighting for custody of her child, a child that the courts awarded to his father, a drug user, who beat Christy and numerous other women in the past.
Voices Of The People Feeding The Community Thanksgiving Dinner - The 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is coming up on Wednesday November 22nd and there is a need for donations of food clothing, toys and your time. Oh,
District Defender, Ruth Petsch Explains Why Public Defenders Are Refusing New Cases? - The Missouri Public Defenders system is collapsing under the weight of caseloads they cannot handle. Local Public Defenders recently gathered in Jackson County Ci...
Hanan Ashrawi On Palestinians Under Israeli Justice - Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian leader, legislator, activist and scholar who served as a member of the Leadership Committee of the Palestinian delegation to the Middle East peace process beginning with ...
Victimized By Two Men And The Justice System As Well - Christy DiMaggio is a strong woman that is fighting for custody of her child, a child that the courts awarded to his father, a drug user, who beat Christy and numerous other women in the past.
Lamonte McIntyre, Wrongfully Convicted, 23 Years Imprisoned, How Did This Happen? - Lamonte McIntyre, Wrongfully Convicted, 23 Years Imprisoned, How Did This Happen? How many others has this happened to? How do we find the others and set them free?
KKFI Fall Fund Drive, Call 888-931-0901 to show your support for KKFI and Jaws of Justice Radio **For a donation of $50 or more we will say thank you with a copy of Ricky's book of Poetry, Vivid Expressions -
Gun Culture In America Explained - There many differing interpretations of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution that guarantees citizens the right to bear arms. Over the years and especially the last few decades numerous, federal,
We are rebroadcasting a show from January 9, 2017 because both interviews contain very important information. In our original broadcast we had to edit the Interview with Andrea James to fit our format, the podcast above includes the complete interview...
JoJR is sorry that Bob Jones of Gentlemen of the Roundtable was not available for broadcast, we will endeavor to reschedule with him. Please listen as Kansas Legal Services extend their interview. - The Who,
Christine McDonald, Restoration House and More - A lot has happened since we last talked with Christine McDonald, she has a book out titled Cry Purple and her new book The Same Kind Of People a practical study and action guide to combatting traffickin...
Mayor Holland of Wyandotte County - Host Craig Lubow talks with Mayor Mark Holland of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County about the County Jail, the new Juvenile Justice Facility, Police misconduct and more.
Who Was Ryan Stokes and Why Did The KCMO Police Kill Him? - We replay our interviews with Ryan Stokes' family, friends and attorney for the family because this case needs to be kept in front of the public.
Youth Ambassadors - Empowering Young People - Youth Ambassadors, established in 2010, is an educational, not-for-profit employment program designed to empower underserved youth with the knowledge that they as teenagers have a vital voice.
Update on Local Wrongful Convictions With KC Freedom Project - Host Jeff Humfeld talks with Latahra Smith about a couple Local cases of wrongful conviction and the hurdles they face in proving their innocence.
PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO AND KKFI BY DONATING TODAY - CALL 888-931-0901 OR GO ONLINE KKFI.ORG - While we have entered a period in our country where confrontation and recrimination are the order of the day there are still tho...
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis,
Wyandotte County Court Trustee, Sheryl Bussell Answers Your Questions on Child Support - On our broadcast today a discussion about child support and you are invited to join the discussion. Host Craig Lubow will be talking with Sheryl Bussell,
In our original broadcast we had to edit the Interview with Andrea James to fit our format, the podcast above includes the complete interview. - Families For Justice As Healing - At Families for Justice as Healing,
2016 Legal Review With Local Attorneys Bell, Edelman and Martinez - Our annual round table review of the important, not so important legal decisions, rulings and more of 2016. Join three local attorneys as they discuss the criminal, ecological,
Hemp and Your Health - The Crew From The CBD Store Returns To Answer Your Questions - While folks are working to legalize medical cannabis across the nation CBD oil (hemp oil) is already legal in every state and has many therapeutic benefits with negl...
Conviction Integrity Units - Will It Pass In The MO Legislature? - The new show, Conviction on ABC has brought the idea of a Conviction Integrity Unit to a much wider segment of our population than any debate in a state legislature ever has.
Pulled Over - A Study of KCMO Traffic Stops - Did you know there are two different types of traffic stops? Many of us have experienced the bad driving stop, for speeding or other infraction that result in a citation and sent on our way.
The Death Penalty, Update on Elections, Prosecutor Misconduct and a Victim's Family Member Speaks Out....and Your Calls - The Death Penalty was on the ballot in California and Nebraska, we find out what happened.
Truckers Against Trafficking - Modern-day slavery, or human trafficking exists whenever people are bought and sold for forced labor or commercial sex. Human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states,
Literacy KC Is Creating Brighter Futures - Literacy KC's Mission is "To advance literacy within the Kansas City metropolitan area through direct services, advocacy, and collaboration." Literacy KC offers a welcoming community for adults and families ...
BACA- Bikers Against Child Abuse - Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they l...
Helping Murder Victim's Families, Mothers In Charge, Momma On A Mission and Corey's Network Inc - The shock and stress on families that lose a loved one to violence is unbelievable. The suddenness of the loss is compounded over and over by demands fr...
Call In Show-Part 2 MO State Representatives Brandon Ellington and Judy Morgan - Call in With Your Questions and Comments - 816-931-5534 - We continue our look at the 2016 MO Legislative session. The issues covered ranged from an anti- trafficking la...
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Denita Hoard is currently a student at UMKC along with other students have started a grandparents raising grandchildren support group. They began implementing and recruiting participants for this program last summ...
KKFI Spring Pledge Drive - Show Your Support For KKFI and Jaws Of Justice Radio 888-931-0901 or kkfi.org We will be starting at about 9:20 this week only - A Job Fair For Veterans, The Homeless and The Formerly Incarcerated -
A Call In Show With MO State Representatives Brandon Ellington and Judy Morgan About The 2016 Session - The 2016 MO Legislative session concluded a couple of weeks ago with much less drama and with more results good and bad than the 2015 session.
MO Civil Rights Commission of DOJ Reports Back - Host Keith Brown El talks with Latahra Smith of the KC Freedom Project about the draft report from the MO State Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights investigation into how KCPD and th...
What Are Privatized Probation Services - While Missouri does not allow private prisons to operate in our state in some parts of our state probation services are privatized. What services do companies like Private Probation Services provide and do the...
The Long Term Effects of Domestic Abuse - Mrs. Etterlene DeBarge, known as Mama D was featured on the TV Ones show Unsung as she spoke of the domestic violence she encountered when married to her first husband Robert DeBarge.
Poets From Prison In Lansing, Kansas Read their Poetry - Last month the Arts In Prison Poetry project held a reading at the Johnson County Library. One of our KKFI volunteers, Jane Stoever was fortunate enough to attend and recorded the event.
WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT BECAUSE OF ILLNESS KRISTY CHILDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE SO WE ARE GOING TO REPLAY AN INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD TRIPP DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF CARE OF POOR PEOPLE WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY.
The Quincy Solution: Stop Domestic Violence and Save $500 Billion - In the November 24th, 2015 issue David Hudnall authored an article titled How Does A Mother Lose Custody Of Her Child To A Man The Courts Know Has Beaten Her?
Just What Is Elder Abuse? Who Can You Call? - As the Baby Boomers get older, Elder Abuse, the physical, financial and emotional exploitation of old people is on the rise. Sometimes the very mechanisms developed to protect older Americans and make it...
Today is a call in show - 816-931-5534 - There are two different groups working to put a legalization measure on the ballot in Missouri. Host Jessica Thomas and her guests will be discussing thee differences between the two ballot measures and what p...
The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. - Part 4 – The System Is Destroying Our Children’s Lives,
Sister Helen Prejean - Why She Opposes The Death Penalty - Sister Helen Prejean is well known for her book Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States and the movie of the same name.
RISK FACTORS THAT LEAD TO GUN VIOLENCE Does hunger lead to the kind of desperate situations where violence seems the only solution? Does the machismo male image prevent some men to refuse to back down in a confrontation or even lead them into co...
Diane Rust-Tierney of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty - As 2015 comes to a close we again look at the Death Penalty, the disparities in how it is applied, the cost to states and municipalities,
On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio host Keith Brown El will interview Latahra Smith of The Freedom Project in regard to Police Misconduct. They will be discussing what is police misconduct and what can be done about it when the regular avenues o...
Why Did Governor Ryan Commute All The Death Sentences In Illinois? - George Ryan was Governor of Illinois from 1999 until 2003. He received national attention for his 1999 moratorium on executions in Illinois.
A CALL IN SHOW - Jeff Mizanski Wins Release From Prison As more states and communities decriminalize and even legalize Cannabis the issue of those who are behind bars for non-violent possession charges are coming to the front of the debate.
Nebraska Abolished The Death Penalty, Find Out How - It took over riding the Governors veto but the Nebraska Legislature abolished the Death Penalty in their last session. Nebraska State Senator Colby Coash,
American Civil Liberties Union – Where Freedom Stands In Kansas Today - Host Craig Lubow interviews Micah Kubic director of the ACLU – Kansas Chapter today on “Where Freedom Stands in Kansas Today”. This is the first part of a series of interviews wit...
Kansas City Youth Court - What's That? - Did you know that Youth Courts across the country are teaching young people to be involved in deciding innocence or guilt and handing down sentences? That's right teenagers are defense council, prosecutor,
Taxpayer Lawsuit Challenges Missouri's One Drug Execution Protocol - Last week four Missouri taxpayers filed a public interest lawsuit in Cole County, Missouri charging that the State of Missouri is using taxpayers money to violate both state and fede...
The Center for Conflict Resolution - Host Sunshine Smith talks to Brian with the center for Conflict Resolution about the programs they have to teach you how to be a positive force for peaceful change in your community
Update on Cannabis Legislation - A wide range of legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational and medicinal uses, as well as hemp production were introduced into the Missouri legislature this session. Some of the bills have been moving forward wh...
Move The Money Listening Project - Should our taxes go to build big public projects, pay for infrastructure for private development, or to rebuild public infrastructure and neighborhoods? What are the most pressing unmet needs in our communities?
The Death In Custody Reporting Act, Why Is It Important? - While the debate about and examination of police officers killing citizens continues, a new law has been passed and signed focusing on the number of citizens dying while in custody.
Have You Heard of HEARD? Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf - HEARD’s mission is to identify and remove barriers that prevent the Deaf from participating in and having equal access to the justice system. -
PTSD, Cannabis and a Warrior's Story Of Finding His Own Peace. - Last Month Commander Thomas W. Mondell spoke before a Committee of the Missouri House of Representatives telling them that veterans need cannabis to help treat the effects of PTSD.
Veterans Voices - Writing From The Soul For The Soul - Hospitalized Veterans’ Writing Project (HVWP) utilizes therapeutic writing to rehabilitate veterans. Their Mission is to enable military veterans to experience solace and satisfaction through o...
One Struggle KC was formed in the wake of the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson, MO police officer Darren Wilson by some of the young people who went to Ferguson to protest. While there they learned how peaceful protests were being conducted,
KCPD Chief Darryl Forte Tells Us About The Dip In The Murde Rate and Missourians For Alternative To The Death Penalty – MADP
What Is The KCPD's Crisis Intervention Team All About? - The Kansas City Police Department had a meet the public gathering at Palestine Baptist Church back in December. JoJR was there and met some officers that we thought the public should get to know...
StopGap Inc - Helping Young People Aging Out Of Foster Care Survive and Thrive - Host Allie Catherine Bush talks with Justine Burton, CEO/Founder of StopGap Incorporated of Lawrence Kansas. They are a grassroots non-profit organization working for yo...
Is Execution By Drones Really Legal? Is it Ethical? - While most Americans accept the targeting of terrorist chosen by the President for execution, many legal scholars have been pointing out drone attacks are not only illegal, but immoral.
Legal Wrapup of 2014 - Some Of The Years Important Legal Stories! - Join our two Local Attorneys, Robin Martinez and Eric Vernon for their wrap up of legal stories from 2014. Robin has been doing a lot of work legal efforts to stop the Keystone XL pi...
Dr Madeline Douglas - Director of Residential and Administrative Services at Niles Home For Children - On this edition host Melvin Merritt talks with Dr Madeline Douglas about Niles Home For Children and her own organization Glory Train Community Mobi...
A Call In Show On Race Today - 816-931-5534 Our Guest - Melissa Hazley is an Educational Psychologist at Penn Valley Community College. - It's Black and White. What are we saying about Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice behind closed doors...
Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner.......It's About More Than One Man! - The internet is filled with video and stories of the Police physically abusing or even killing citizens for minor violations, perceived disrespect, or nothing at all.
The decision not to indict Officer Wilson by a Grand Jury in St Louis has caused some in the legal community to claim the process was not conducted improperly and bias toward Officer Wilson. Just the release of testimony is very unusual for any Grand J...
Ray Krone - DNA Exonerated him off Death Row - Another exonerated citizen helps build the case against the Death Penalty. Ray Krone grew up in a small town, played little league baseball, sang in the church choir, spent 6 years in the Air Force,
MO Cure Is Having Their Conference in KC. - CURE - Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, organizes and unites offenders, their families, and others for education and advocacy in criminal justice issues.
Violence Behind Bars and On The Block - On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio we talk with formerly incarcerated citizens about violence behind bars and the mindset one develops to survive. We will also talk about what happens when someone with th...
Host Craig Lubow will talk with Attorney Charlotte Morrison of the Equal Justice Initiative about how the Justice System treats Juveniles. Do they always have their rights observed? Has Super Predator paranoia created an unjust system? -
Pastor Tina Harris of Grand Avenue Temple - The Grand Avenue Temple in Downtown Kansas City, Mo has been serving the homeless and hungry for over 30 years and their long time Pastor Ron Brooks recently retired.
Did The Supreme Court Really Rule Your Phone Is Your Business? - This week we look at a recently US Supreme Court ruling that said the police must get a search warrant to search your phone and other electronic devices.
Communities Creating Opportunity Fights False Pay Day Loan Reform - Local Attorney and CCO Volunteer John Miller joins host Melvin Merritt to talk about Pay Day Loan reform legislation that the Governor vetoed.
A Call In Show - 816-931-5534 - Tasers - Safe and Effective or Dangerous and Life Threatening? - Tasers have been sold to the police and the public as an alternative to the use of deadly force. Is that how they are being used?
Native American Traditions of Justice Today Hosts Melvin Merritt and Jessica Thomas talk with Moses Brings Plenty, Native American storyteller about traditional ways of enforcing tribal law. He will illustrate Native American concepts and meth...
WHEN COPS KILL - On Today's show we look at the issue of police violence and police killing from the point of view of the officer. Our guest will talk about how law enforcement deals with threatening situations,
Family United Transportation Services - Host Melvin Merritt brings Audra Deja McCleod of Family United Transportation Services back to tell about changes and new services being offered. - Family United Transportation Service provides services to fami...
What once was "License and Registration Please" has evolved into much more with routine traffic stops now including strip searches and even cavity searches along side of the road. If you listen to the news media,
Pat Kelly of Welcom House - Recovery and Return - Pat Kelly Board member of Welcome House joins hosts Liz Henry and Cassandra Mitchell. Welcome House is an organization that helps men start the life long recovery from alcoholism.
What Makes A Crime A Hate Crime? - When the Fraiser Glen Miller killed two people at the Jewish community Center and another at the Village Shalom Retirement Home in Overland Park a few months ago it quickly became apparent that these murders were mot...
Housing Help For Returning Citizens - Host Melvin Merritt talks with Brenda Bellars, Tiffani Painter and Denmon Martinez of Affordable Housing of KC and Tom Norman and Chris Williams of Ike's House, a program that uses the formerly incarcerated and re...
Curtis McCarty - Exonerated off of Death Row - Sentenced to death in Oklahoma for a crime he did not commit, Curtis McCarty spent over 21 years in prison - including 19 years on death row - before being exonerated in 2007.
KKFI ON AIR PLEDGE DRIVE IS ON CALL 888-931-0901 OR DONATE ON LINE WWW.KKFI.ORG - BLACK ON BLACK CRIME SUMMIT - Kansas City has consistently been near the top of the list for murders per 100,000 population for many years now. We take a drop of 5,
Abolishing Slavery in the 21st Century In the first half of our show we talk with Max Parthas, spoken Word Artist and local activist Yohanan EliYah two of the hosts of New Abolitionist Radio. Max and Yohanan are part of the group Move to Abolish 2...
Addiction and abuse of drugs and alcohol crosses every division we construct within our society, wether it be economic, social or political. The addiction of the homeless veteran and the US Congressman is the same and the process for recovery has the ...
Your calls will be taken in the second half of the show - 816-931-5534 - Across the country the Religious and Progressive communities are coming together on a wide range of issues and taking their concerns to their respective State Capitals.
Personal Stories and Your Calls About DFS, Foster Care and The Courts - We have personal accounts from couple of Fathers telling their stories of losing their children, not to the mothers, but to the state. Do you have a story to tell?
There has been a great deal that has happened this year from Government Spying to resumption of Executions in MO to Court decisions on transfer of students out of unaccredited districts. Tune in to our Hosts Robin Martinez and David Bell as they are j...
Photo - www.dosomething.org - Three Safe Havens For Women and Children In Distress - This season is not one of joy and peace for everyone. On this edition of Jaws of Justice radio host Lee Moore talks with representatives of three shelters for women ...
This past Summer Jaws of Justice aired two programs dealing with the effects of alcohol on individuals and our community. Host Keith Brown El returns with Dr Subbu Sarma with 10 years of experience and practices in Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine...
The Sentencing Project - Host Margot Patterson talks with Marc Mauer, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project and author of Race to Incarcerate, a groundbreaking book on how sentencing policies led to the explosive expansion of the U.S.
Survival 2013 - Richard Tripp Of COPP and Harvesters With Ellen Feldhausen - Host Keith Brown El talks with Richard Tripp about Care of Poor People's Survival 2013 event on Saturday November 30th. COPP has been hosting this event on the Saturday after...
On Saturday November 9th, the anniversary of Kristallnacht Downtown Kansas City was the site of a rally called by the National Socialist Movement, who revere Adolph Hitler and the Nazi agenda. This of course brought a response from many in our area w...
Care of Poor People, Winter Survival 2013, and Hope Faith Ministries - Homelessness and poverty are conditions that have resisted every effort at eradication. This means the need to help those that are exiled to living on the streets or struggle to fe...
In 1989 Keith Drone was involved in a motel robbery. He shot a security guard in the leg and was in turn shot in the head. Keith was convicted and sentenced to three life sentences and 65 years. Putting aside the excessive sentencing for a crime where ...
State Representative Brandon Ellington comes on air to talk about the 2013 Missouri Legislative session and what we might expect. Brandon's interest run from the criminal justice system, taking care of our elders,
Reggie Clemons is an African-American man sentenced to death in Missouri after an unfair trial biased in favor of execution. Jaws of Justice Radio host Sista G will introduce Reggie talking about his arrest and beating by the police that led to a conf...