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54:25

Urban Alchemy in Santa Fe: Six Weeks at Agape House

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/09/17

Meet the leaders bringing a different approach to homelessness in Santa FeThis week on The Forum, we heard from two leaders of Urban Alchemy about their first six weeks managing Pete’s Place, renamed Agape House, Santa Fe’s homeless shelter on Cerrillos Road. Earlier this summer, the City awarded the California-based nonprofit a one-year, $1.5 million emergency contract, a decision that stirred debate since the previous manager, Interfaith Community Shelter, enjoyed strong community

54:26

Education at a Crossroads: Insights from Jim Keyes

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/09/11

This week on The Forum, former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins co-host Peter Smith and host Jim Falk to explore how education can unlock opportunity for every American. Keyes shares insights from his new book Education is Freedom and his MEGA initiative—Make Education Great Again—which aims to harness technology to strengthen learning and reverse declines in U.S. student performance.__________________Jim Keyes, who led both 7-Eleven and Blockbuster as CEO, believes he is living

24:59

The Forum Plus: A Conversation with Paul Andrew Hutton

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2025/09/04

The Forum Plus, KSFR’s occasional spotlight on fascinating people, Great Books, timely issues, and noteworthy events.A Conversation with Paul Andrew Hutton, Professor Emeritus of History, University of New Mexico and author Of The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy and the Shaping of the American WestPaul Andrew Hutton’s The Undiscovered Country is the product of a lifetime of scholarship. Through the lives of figures like Davy Crockett, Sitting Bull, Daniel Boone, Mangas Coloradas, and

54:30

Voices of Work, Songs of Struggle

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/09/03

In celebration of Labor Day, The Forum features acclaimed blues artist and composer Zac Harmon in conversation with hosts Jim Falk and Talitha Arnold. Together they explore how songs of work and struggle not only offered comfort to workers but also became rallying cries that fueled union movements. Before each performance, Harmon and Arnold provide the historical context behind the songs, enriching our understanding of the evolution of nation’s labor movement.__________________The

54:24

Santa Fe’s Push for Stronger School

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/08/28

Beginning her first year as superintendent of Santa Fe Public Schools, Dr. Christine Griffin brings energy, enthusiasm, and a clear vision for raising standards across the district’s 30 schools serving 11,000 students. She shares the steps underway to continue improving student performance while also calling attention to the need for more affordable housing to recruit and retain staff. Dr. Griffin described ways that parents and the public at large can become more engaged with the District

54:29

From Crisis to Consensus: A New Vision for Santa Fe...

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2025/08/21

A growing crisis in Santa Fe is the lack of affordable housing. In response, ten local organizations have come together to form the Housing for Santa Fe Coalition. The August 4th episode of The Forum explored the Coalition’s newly released policy platform—PIP: Protect, Invest, and Permit—a bold plan aimed at addressing the city's housing challenges. This conversation is the second in a two-part series, following that show.With municipal elections approaching this November, affordable

25:40

Evans Carlson: Hero, Rebel and the Birth of U.S....

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/08/20

In The Forum Plus, UMass historian Stephen R. Platt shares the untold story of Evans Carlson — a WWII Marine commander, secret confidant of FDR, and pioneer of U.S. special forces. Drawing on exclusive access to Carlson’s family letters, journals, and military archives, Platt reveals a hero celebrated for introducing “gung-ho” to America but later vilified during the McCarthy era for his admiration of China. This conversation explores Carlson’s daring intelligence work, his quiet influence

54:28

The Untold Score: Sports Betting’s Toll on Society

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2025/08/13

As football season kicks off, the thrill of the game is increasingly tied to the lure of sports betting. But for many—especially young men—that wager comes with a hidden price: addiction, debt, and damaged lives. In this Forum, leaders from Stop Predatory Gambling and an SMU business professor reveal the true cost of legalized sports betting.Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling, 38 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized online and retail sports betting. In New Mexico, gambling

54:28

From Crisis to Consensus: A New Vision for Santa Fe...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/08/07

A growing crisis in Santa Fe is the lack of affordable housing. In response, ten local organizations have come together to form the Housing for Santa Fe Coalition. Last week's episode of The Forum explored the Coalition’s newly released policy platform—PIP: Protect, Invest, and Permit—a bold plan aimed at addressing the city's housing challenges. This conversation is the first in a two-part series, with a follow-up program airing August 18.With municipal elections approaching this November,

55:18

Opera in Santa Fe and Dallas: Conversations with...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/07/30

Maestro Harry Bicket, Music Director of The Santa Fe Opera, shares the winding journey that took him from Liverpool, England to one of the most prestigious podiums in American opera. Joining the conversation is Ian Derrer, General Director of The Dallas Opera, who began his professional operatic career in Santa Fe as a production assistant. Together, they reflect on the unique challenges and opportunities facing opera today, the strategies their companies are using to reach new audiences,

52:25

Balancing Care and Capital: The Private Equity Debate...

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2025/07/23

New Mexico now ranks first in the nation for the percentage of hospitals owned by private equity firms. Supporters argue these investments can improve efficiency and fund upgrades to equipment and facilities. But critics warn they can also lead to staff cuts, closures, and reduced access to care.In this episode, New Mexico House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski discusses why she sponsored House Bill 586, which requires disclosure and review of potential healthcare acquisitions. Joining the

54:30

Trinity at 80: Fallout and the Future of U.S. Nuclear...

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2025/07/16

We speak with Lois Lipman, director of the documentary First We Bombed New Mexico, and Tina Cordova, the film’s heart and co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium. Together, they discuss the film’s impact and their decades-long advocacy for those harmed by nuclear testing and uranium mining. A hopeful development: the recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” enacted on July 4, 2025, includes a temporary extension and expansion of RECA (the Radiation Exposure Compensation

54:29

One Big Beautiful Bill Comes Home: What It Means For...

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2025/07/09

Following President Trump’s July 4 signing of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” The Forum brought together three leading voices to examine what the sweeping federal legislation could mean for New Mexico’s communities, economy, schools and hospitals.Charles Sallee, Director of the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), joined the program in an interview recorded just after he briefed lawmakers on the bill’s implications. The LFC, tasked with providing the Legislature with nonpartisan fiscal analysis

53:47

Santa Fe’s Future and Fourth of July Traditions

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of The Forum, we explore two important stories with a Santa Fe focus: Santa Fe Forward, a bold effort to update the City’s General Plan, something that has not happened since 1999. Then, Greg Heltman, conductor of the Santa Fe Concert Band, previews the annual July 4th concert in the Plaza.First, we look at Santa Fe Forward—a bold new plan unveiled by the City of Santa Fe to guide the community toward a “vibrant future through 2050.” Forum host Jim Falk and KSFR news

27:41

Forum Plus: A Diplomatic Life Turned Deadly — Eliza...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/07/02

Eliza Reid, Iceland’s former First Lady, joins me to discuss her debut novel — Death on the Island — a gripping murder mystery set against the dramatic backdrop of Iceland’s Westman Islands. Drawing from her own diplomatic experience, Eliza has created a compelling ensemble of characters, each with secrets to uncover as they find themselves isolated on the windswept archipelago.Following in the tradition of classic locked-room mysteries à la Agatha Christie, the novel delivers plenty of

54:31

From Tehran to Capitol Hill: The Geopolitical and...

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2025/06/25

In this episode of The Forum, we examined two major stories dominating the headlines: the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and the sweeping legislative package known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”.Recorded on June 19—just days before the U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites on June 22—the program featured insights from Dr. Paul Salem, Beirut-based Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. Salem offered a regional perspective on the growing tensions between Israel and

56:38

Not in Silence: Confronting Antisemitism

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2025/06/18

While antisemitic incidents have surged since the brutal Hamas attacks of October 7, Jews and Jewish communities have faced bigotry and violence for centuries. In this episode of The Forum, we hear from two leading voices—Joel Schwitzer, the Dallas-based regional director of the American Jewish Committee, and Rabbi Jack Schacter—in separate recorded interviews.Together, they explore the historical roots of antisemitism, highlight findings from the AJC’s and ADL’s most recent reports, and

27:00

Forum Plus - An Interview with Frank Lavin

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/06/18

I’m Jim Falk, host of The Forum Plus — an occasional spotlight on compelling people, timely issues, and noteworthy events.In a recent episode, I spoke with Frank Lavin, who served alongside President Ronald Reagan throughout all eight years of his presidency — in roles ranging from the Office of Presidential Personnel to the National Security Council. His new book, Inside the Reagan White House, isn’t your typical political memoir or presidential biography. Instead, it offers a rare,

53:53

Global Shake-Up: President Trump’s Foreign Policy

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/06/11

As President Trump enters the fifth month of his second term, his administration is grappling with a host of complex global challenges—from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, to the crisis in Gaza and Israel, and the shifting contours of U.S. tariff policy. On June 3, 2025, KSFR and Global Santa Fe co-hosted a public Town Hall featuring James M. Lindsay, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Held at Hotel Santa Fe, the event served as the official

27:08

Forum Plus - A Conversation with Mexico’s Ambassador...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/06/11

On June 3, 2025, Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, joined Jim Falk for an insightful conversation on U.S.–Mexico relations. The interview took place during the World Affairs Councils of America’s Annual Leadership Conference, hosted this year by Global Santa Fe, where Ambassador Moctezuma was the keynote speaker.The ambassador voiced his government’s serious concerns about a proposed 5% excise tax on remittances, emphasizing the potential harm such a

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