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Voices from Washington — What’s at Stake for New Mexico

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2026/01/07

In our first program of 2026, The Forum featured conversations with Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and Senator Ben Ray Luján on their legislative priorities and the issues they see as most critical for New Mexico and the nation as the midterm elections approach.The discussion with Congresswoman Leger Fernández was recorded live in the KSFR studio on January 5, while the conversation with Senator Luján was recorded via Zoom on December 18. Both leaders addressed the anticipated impact

56:00

Inside The Economist’s The World Ahead: Tom Standage...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/12/31

For several years, Forum host Jim Falk has interviewed Tom Standage, editor of The Economist’s annual predictive issue, The World Ahead, a wide-ranging collection of articles and guest columns exploring the year to come. Always fast-paced and entertaining, these conversations have become among the most popular programs offered to members of World Affairs Councils nationwide. We are grateful to Tom Standage for granting KSFR permission to rebroadcast this conversation.Standage was a guest on

53:51

Hanukkah: History, Music, and a Call for Courage

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2025/12/17

We had originally planned for this week’s Forum to focus on the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah). But in the wake of the tragic December 14 attack on Bondi Beach in Australia, we felt it was essential to begin our conversation with Rabbi Martin Levi about the global rise of antisemitism, the impact of such violence on Jewish communities, and what must be done to confront and counter hate.After the break, Rabbi Martin joins co-host Reverend Talitha Arnold to explore the

25:30

What Socrates’ Downfall Can Teach Us Today

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2025/12/10

Santa Fe resident Matt Gatton is a respected scholar of the use of physical light in ritual spaces during prehistory and classical antiquity. His latest book, The Shadows of Socrates: The Heresy, War and Treachery Behind the Trial of Socrates, draws on original research to reopen the philosopher’s trial, sentencing, and execution. In our conversation, Gatton explains how he first became intrigued by the study of light, why his work is regarded as groundbreaking, and what Socrates’ fate

54:26

Remembering Pearl Harbor and the New Mexico Military...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/12/10

Last night on The Forum, 84 years after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, we revisited the tense days leading up to that pivotal moment with author Pulitzer Prize winning author/journalist Steve Twomey. His insights into the intelligence failures, missed signals, and human decisions that preceded the attack highlighted the chain of events that ultimately drew the United States into World War II. Twomey’s segment was followed by a conversation with Laureta Huit, director of the New Mexico

54:27

Public Service Up Close: Insights from Santa Fe’s...

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2025/12/03

This week on The Forum, we spoke with Mayor Alan Webber and longtime City Councilors Signe (“Sig”) Lindell and Carol Romero-Wirth as they prepare to step down from their roles in the coming weeks. With each having the option to seek another term, we explored their personal paths to public service, the reasons behind their decisions not to run again, and the lessons they’ve learned in office. They also reflected on the challenge of communicating the complexity of city issues to the public

55:40

Preparing for the Future: IAIA’s New Leadership and...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/11/26

This week, The Forum turns its spotlight on Santa Fe’s two institutions of higher learning — Santa Fe Community College and the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA).In the first half of the show, newly appointed IAIA president Shelly Lowe (Navajo) speaks with host Jim Falk about her long-standing commitment to Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and her excitement at the opportunity to lead IAIA following Dr. Robert Martin’s retirement this past summer.After the break, Becky Rowley,

55:42

Democracy Under Pressure: Ambassador Michael McFaul...

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/11/19

This week, the Forum was broadcast live from the New Mexico Military Museum before an audience of nearly 300 people, most of them members of Global Santa Fe and Friends of KSFR. They gathered to hear Stanford professor and former U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation Michael McFaul discuss his latest book, Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder.However, prior to starting their discussion on foreign policy, Forum host asked Amb. McFaul to talk about

25:30

Forum Plus with Jason Isaacson

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2025/11/19

Jason Isaacson, Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, is a longtime analyst of U.S. political and strategic affairs and an advocate for Arab-Israeli peace.

26:30

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

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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

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