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Mark Lee Gardner on “Brothers of the Gun”: Why We...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/11/12

Mark Lee Gardner is a noted authority on the American West, recipient of numerous literary awards for his books including Rough Riders and To Hell on a Fast Horse. In his latest work, Brothers of the Gun: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and a Reckoning in Tombstone (published November 11th), Gardner takes a deep dive into the surprising bond between Earp and Holliday. Despite their very different backgrounds and temperaments, their friendship, though often tested, remained remarkably strong.In

54:27

A New Vision for City Hall: Mayor-Elect Michael...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/11/12

Santa Fe’s incoming mayor shares his priorities, plans and approach to transforming City HallLifelong Santa Fean Mike Garcia, soon to be the city’s 44th mayor, talks about his journey from City Council to the mayor’s office. With advanced degrees from the University of New Mexico and more than two decades of public service with AmeriCorps Vista, Garcia shares why he chose a career dedicated to serving others. No stranger to City Hall, representing District 2, Garcia reflects the steps he

54:29

Santa Fe’s Future: Living Wage and School Bond on the...

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2025/11/05

This week on The Forum, the conversation focused on two local issues that will shape Santa Fe’s future: the proposal to raise the city’s living wage from $15 to $17.50 an hour, and the $150 million General Obligation Bond on the November 4th ballot to fund capital improvements within the Santa Fe Public Schools District.________________________In his final months in office, Mayor Alan Webber described the proposed increase in Santa Fe’s living wage—from $15 to $17.50 an hour as essential to

54:30

Designing a Bike-Friendly Santa Fe: Health, Safety...

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2025/10/29

This week on The Forum making Santa Fe a safer community for people riding bicycles was discussed with three of our community’s advocates to encourage more people to ride bikes on safer streets and bike paths. The topics ranged from making our streets safer for bicyclists to the larger issues of health, environmental improvement, stronger local communities and neighborhoods, and strengthening the local economy in Santa Fe as the city’s general plan and code go through a much-needed update.

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10/13/2025

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2025/10/10

10/13/2025

54:30

Out of Hate, Hope: The Enduring Message of...

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2025/10/08

This week on The Forum, we remember the life of Matthew Shepard, a young gay student at the University of Wyoming, on the 27th anniversary of his murder. Brad Ellingboe, artistic director of Coro Lux, and Joe Mitchell, director of El Faro Youth Chorus, join co-host Rev. Talitha Arnold to discuss the upcoming performance of Considering Matthew Shepard. Throughout the program, listeners will hear excerpts from this powerful and deeply moving work — a musical reflection on love, loss, and

25:54

The Man Who Would Be King: A Conversation with Karen...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/10/01

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Karen Elliott House joins Jim Falk to exploreMohammed bin Salman’s ambitions, reforms, and the risks shaping Saudi Arabia’s future.This week on The Forum Plus, journalist and Pulitzer Prize winning author Karen Elliott House joins host Jim Falk to discuss her new book, The Man Who Would Be King, an intimate portrait of Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.Drawing on her unique access and several interviews with MBS, House explores the

54:23

The Forum: 9/29/2025

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/10/01

This week on The Forum, we welcomed two leaders at the forefront of promoting “the City Different” to visitors and filmmakers. Their efforts have earned Santa Fe remarkable recognition: this year, Travel + Leisure ranked the city as the top destination in the U.S. (and 19th worldwide), while MovieMaker once again named Santa Fe the best place to live and work as a moviemaker—for the third year in a row. Randy Randall, Santa Fe’s Director of Tourism, and Jen Labar-Tapia, Executive Director

54:57

Gerrymandering Beyond the Census

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2025/09/26

This week on The Forum, political analysts Dr. John Lawrence of the University of California’s Washington Center and Dr. Cal Jillson of Southern Methodist University examined how Texas and California have moved to gerrymander congressional districts outside of the regular U.S. decennial census. In a pre-recorded interview, New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth offered his perspective on these developments and explained the role of the state’s Citizens Redistricting Committee in

25:57

A Conversation with John Lawrence, author The Case of...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/09/17

Historian and author John Lawrence joins The Forum Plus to discuss his new Sherlock Holmes pastiche, The Case of the Revolutionary’s Daughter, exploring the mysterious death of Karl Marx’s youngest daughter and the enduring appeal of Holmes_______________In this episode of The Forum Plus, KSFR’s occasional spotlight on fascinating people, great books, timely issues, and noteworthy events, we welcome historian and author John Lawrence. His latest pastiche, Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the

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

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

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

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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....

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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...

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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,

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