She Talk Wha?

KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio · kkfi.org

The show focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with in today’s society. Hosted by Amber McWilliams, Christina Knott, Davoya Marshall, Gina Meyer, Jane Kloeckner, Julie Bennett Hume, Lupita Arreola, and Zoe Albright. Airs on Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

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Episodes 29

CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHANGES THAT WOMEN BRING TO GOVERNANCE
15d ago · 58:15
Jane Kloeckner and co-host, Davoya Marshall, are joined by Stacy Lake, Candidate for County Executive (D), Jackson County, Missouri and Shereka Barnes, Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 34 (D). In this episode, we'll discuss challenges, opportunities, and changes that women bring to governance with two candidates for public office.
She Talk Wha- The Green Party
3mo ago · 59:59
We will be talking to Meghan Dean and Bryan Clamble from the Green Party of Jackson County about what the Green Party is involved in and what is coming up for them in the November elections.
Food Insecurity and More — It's Never Just One Thing
7mo ago · 55:49
Host Gina Myer welcomes Sarah Biles, Director of Communications at Harvesters, a regional food bank serving a 27-county area of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. She Talk Wha is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with in today’s society. This episode originally aired on Jan. 1
A Look Back at the Year That Was
7mo ago · 57:36
Happy ... New Year? Show hosts Julie Bennett Hume, Jane Kloeckner, Shari Frazier, and Davoya Marshall discuss the events of 2025. She Talk Wha is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with in today’s society. This episode originally aired on Jan. 3. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City C
Getting a Grip on Our Property Taxes
8mo ago · 56:38
Hosts Gina Myer and Julie Bennett Hume speak with guests Stacy Lake, attorney and candidate for Jackson County Executive, and Christine Taylor-Butler, a children's book author and tax activist in Kansas City, about the continuing tax assessment problems in Jackson County as taxpayers face the end of year due date. She Talk Wha is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions
Women running in local elections with candidate Stacy Lake
8mo ago · 54:32
Host Gina Myer speaks with Stacy Lake, who is running for Jackson County Executive in the Democratic Primary this August, about the importance of women in local elections and how more women need to run for local office. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with in today’s so
Making strides: Women, running, and endurance sports
8mo ago · 56:35
In 1967, Kathrine Virginia Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered competitor, having entered under her initials to hide her name. During her run, the race manager tried to grab her bib number to remove her from official competition, but Switzer endured. Much has changed in women's running since then. Host Jane Kloeckner welcomes ultra-marathon runner Theresa Reyes-Cummings and trail runner Kim Olson to talk about women, running and endurance sports. And Julie Bennett Hume leads a discussion on two books featuring women and endurance sports, "Secon
How Black Women’s Music Fueled the Civil Rights Movement — with BDYLTA Hosts
8mo ago · 57:39
Host Davoya Marshall with co-host Jane Kloeckner meet with Leigh Gibbs and Kim Newsome of the new podcast, BDYLTA (But Did You Listen to the Album), about their podcast and the massive impact of Black women in music during the Civil Rights era. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are d
Protecting Tribal Lands: Environmental Justice for Native American Heritage Month
9mo ago · 53:37
Environmental lawyer Jane Kloeckner hosts this episode with Gina Myer in honor of Native American Heritage Month. They talk about environmental protection in Indian country and discuss the small but mighty documentary, “Bad River: A Story of Defiance.” Directed by Mary Mazzio, the film and is about the formidable Lake Superior Ojibwe in Northern Wisconsin. The Ojibwe are in a legal battle to protect their reservation and Lake Superior from oil spills due to the 70-year-old Enbridge Oil Pipeline running through their land. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult educ
The Hidden Economics of Women: Caregiving, Remote Work, and 'Swiftynomics'
9mo ago · 56:14
Dr. Misty Heggeness, associate professor and researcher in economics and policy analysis at the University of Kansas, talks about her upcoming new book, "Swiftynomics: How Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy" as part of discussions on the often overlooked economic lives of women. As the percentage of women in the professional workforce shrank this year for the first time since COVID-era gains, Dr. Heggeness looks at how remote working and invisible caregiving impact the U.S. labor force and economy. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enri
The Philosophy of Sex and Love
9mo ago · 56:29
Host Julie Bennet Hume welcomes Dr. Irina Symons, philosophy professor at the University of Kansas, to talk about her course, "The Philosophy of Love and Sex." Dr. Symons takes a deep look at love from a different perspective than biology or psychology, going from the Ancient Greeks to relationships with AI. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, loc
Why Policy Matters — Poverty, Violence, and the Power of Systems
9mo ago · 57:46
Hosts Christina Knott and Julie Hume begin with a discussion on author Ruby Payne's book "A Framework for Understanding Poverty," and the challenges of upward mobility. Then Christina Knott speaks with three experts on domestic violence and housing insecurity: Christina Holt, Assistant Director of the Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas Life Span Institute, Zach Newby, Prevention Specialist at the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center in Lawrence, Kan., and Bre Kirkhart, Director of Housing & Economic Justice at the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic
Getting political with high school clubs
10mo ago · 54:58
Host Davoya Marshall with co-hosts Gina Myer and Julie Bennet Hume speaks with three local Black Student Union high school presidents about the formation of political clubs in schools. As part of this conversation, the show discusses Club America, founded by Turning Point USA and the late Charlie Kirk, and the impact these have on students. We also discuss the book, "A Promise Land," by former President Barack Obama. She Talk Wha?? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in to
Tapping into water matters
10mo ago · 58:56
Host Julie Bennett Hume with co-hosts Gina Myer and Jane Kloeckner sit down with two candidates for the Board of WaterOne in Johnson County, Kan., Jennifer Gumby and Jill Westra, to discuss the value of clean, reliable and affordable access to water utilities. Jennifer Gumby discusses her work with nonprofits over the past 10 years to craft, pass and implement state and local environmental policies. Incumbent Jill Westra discusses her career as an environmental scientist and how experiences living in places with low access to water, such as Botswana, give her a powerful perspective. She Talk W
Toxic Polarization in the Trump Era (and what to do about it)
10mo ago · 59:40
As the nation grows more polarized and political divides cut even through families, host Christina Knott explores how to stay grounded and connected in challenging times with Zachary Elwood's book "How Contempt Destroys Democracy." Community leader and activist Sarah Laub shares her experiences and advice on protecting your well-being while continuing the work for justice. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll di
The devastation of the death penalty in Missouri
10mo ago · 1:00:03
We will be talking about the death penalty in Missouri and have an interview with Jeremy Weiss, United States Federal Defender, the attorney for Lance Shockley, who faces execution on Oct. 14. We will also discuss the book "Dead Man Walking " by Sister Helen Prejean. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different
Women in STEM and why it matters
11mo ago · 1:00:03
Hosts Zoe Albright and Christina Knott discuss women in STEM fields with Tawn Nugent, Associate partner with Trekk Design Group, who shares her unique perspective on leadership, mentorship, and paving the way for the next generation of engineers. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are
'A Fever in the Heartland' Book Discussion
11mo ago · 54:04
She Talk Wha? hosts Shari Frazier, Davoya Marshall, and Zoe Albright get deep into a discussion of the book, "A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them," by Timothy Egan. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with i
Empowering Connections for Women in Kansas City
11mo ago · 56:11
Hosts Julie Bennet Hueme and Jane Kloeckner begin with a discussion of freedom of speech through history to present day and its impact on democracy. Guests Devon Plumberg, Niki Staab, and Shawnna Murrell from the upcoming Kansas City Conference for Women (on Oct. 15-16 in Overland Park, Kan.) and its mission to educate, empower, connect, and inspire women across the region. She Talk Wha? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll d
Injustice in Criminal Justice with Decarcerate KC
11mo ago · 56:55
Julie Bennet Hume, Davoya Marshall and Jane Kloeckner welcome Avery Jones from Decarcerate KC, which aims to raise awareness, build power, and create change around issues of incarceration and policing in Kansas City. Listen to learn about initiatives such as Reach, Reimagining Safety and Community Safety Hubs. She Talk Wha?? is a weekly Chautauqua, a historic movement for adult education and cultural enrichment, that focuses on local, state, national and global issues facing women in today’s political and cultural climate. We’ll discuss books, ideas, current legislation and executive actions,
Women Belong in Politics with Red, Wine and Blue
1y ago · 57:45
Julie Bennet Hume and Zoe Albright meet with Erin O’Connell, Midwest regional director of the national women’s organization, “Red, Wine and Blue.” We will also speak with Alice Kitchen about […] The post Women Belong in Politics with Red, Wine and Blue appeared first on KKFI.
National Congress of Black Women
1y ago · 50:21
Davoya Marshall hosts a show featuring National Congress of Black Women — Kansas City President Sylvya Stevenson, VP Janae T Swanson and special appearances by little Miss Savannah! They discuss […] The post National Congress of Black Women appeared first on KKFI.
Women in Conservation
1y ago · 54:46
Ginny Moore, State Director of The Conservation Fund, visits She Talk Wha with host Jane Kloeckner and Christina Knott to discuss women in conservation and the need to preserve our […] The post Women in Conservation appeared first on KKFI.
Rep. Kerri Ingle discusses issues in Missouri
1y ago · 52:46
State Representative Kerri Ingle discusses political issues in Missouri with hosts Davoya Marshall, Julie Bennett Hume, and Zoe Albright. They hit on the topics of voter rights, gerrymandering, abortion access, […] The post Rep. Kerri Ingle discusses issues in Missouri appeared first on KKFI.
Supporting Refugees in KC – Jewish Vocational Services
1y ago · 54:59
Hosts Julie Bennett Hume and Christina Knott speak with Lauren Weinhold from Jewish Vocational Services about the challenges that refugees and immigrants face when they come to our area and […] The post Supporting Refugees in KC – Jewish Vocational Services appeared first on KKFI.