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, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with in today’s society.

This episode originally aired on Nov. 15. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 Violence in Topeka, Kan. They explain how policy affects the cycle of poverty in our communities.

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.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, the following regional resources are available for support.

For help anywhere, 24 hours a day:

National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673)

This episode originally aired on Nov. 8. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 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 Sept. 6. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 Wha? 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 Oct. 25. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 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 Oct. 18. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 challenges women are dealing with in today’s society.

This episode originally aired on Oct. 11. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 dealing with in today’s society.

This episode originally aired on Oct. 4. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 in today’s society.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 6. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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 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 Sept. 20. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

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, local and national activism and the different challenges women are dealing with in today’s society.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 6. Listen live on KKFI 90.1 fm – Kansas City Community Radio every Saturday at 3 p.m. CST and on kkfi.org.

We will also discuss the 2010 book "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander.