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Ramadan and Lent: Parallel Paths of Spiritual Renewal

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

2026/02/25

In a rare convergence of sacred seasons, Muslims began Ramadan on February 17, a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual renewal; just one day later Christians entered Lent, the forty-day period of preparation for Easter, also marked by fasting, abstinence, and reflection.On this episode of The Forum, retired Lutheran minister Benjamin Larzelere joins co-host Reverend Talitha Arnold in a discussion exploring the history and meaning of Lent, and how the act of “giving something up” can

54:30

Keeping the Dream Alive: History, Music, and the Work...

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2026/02/18

On this episode of The Forum, Reverend Talitha Arnold speaks with two remarkable New Mexicans who, through history and music, are helping keep Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream alive today.After a distinguished career as a physician, Bettye Kearse answered her mother’s call to tell their family’s story—one that reaches back to enslavement at Montpelier, the plantation of President James Madison. She reflects on the power of storytelling across generations and why an honest reckoning with

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The Road Ahead: U.S. Foreign Policy After Year One

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2026/02/11

On this episode of The Forum, two leading foreign policy experts examine the first year of President Trump’s second term and what it signals for the remaining three years of his administration.Beth Sanner, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence and the President’s daily intelligence briefer, brings decades of experience at the highest levels of national security. She is currently a senior fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center and a CNN National Security Contributor

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The Forum Plus - Ken Miyagishima on His Decision to...

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2026/02/04

The day of his announcement to withdraw from the Democratic Party’s June 2 primary, Ken Miyagishima joined The Forum Plus to explain why he believes many New Mexicans are looking for an option outside the two-party system. This interview was recorded on Monday, February 2, 2026.In the conversation, Miyagishima outlines where his positions on medical malpractice reform, energy, and education differ from those of the Democratic contenders, Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman.KSFR is committed to

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Do We Really Need a $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget

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2026/02/04

In this show, William Hartung, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, takes a hard, unvarnished look at the extraordinary growth of the U.S. defense budget. Now just under $1 trillion, President Trump is requesting a 50 percent increase for FY 2027—pushing defense spending to $1.5 trillion.Hartung explains how, despite hopes to the contrary, the end of the Cold War led not to a peace dividend but to continued and accelerating military spending. He

54:26

The Decision to Leave: Americans Choosing Life Abroad

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2026/01/28

For a growing number of Americans, the question is no longer ‘Should I leave?’ but ‘Why stay?’”Americans are increasingly not just thinking about leaving the United States permanently—they’re doing it. As our guests explain, the reasons vary widely, from concerns about gun violence and the rising cost of living to access to affordable healthcare.In a recent New York Times column, Jessica Grose cited a Gallup survey finding that 40 percent of American women ages 15 to 45 say they would like

54:30

The Race for New Mexico Governor: Deb Haaland and Sam...

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2026/01/21

In just over five months, New Mexicans will head to the polls for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for one of the most consequential races on the November ballot: the contest to elect the next governor to succeed incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham.On this program, the two leading Democratic candidates—former congresswoman and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bernalillo County District Attorney Samuel Bregman—join Forum hosts Jim Falk and Peter Smith in separate

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A New Chapter for Santa Fe's Midtown Campus

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2026/01/14

For many years, the Midtown Campus, a 64-acre, city-owned property in the heart of Santa Fe, has fallen short of the expectations of both residents and city leaders. In recent months, however, a renewed sense of optimism has emerged as a growing number of companies, developers, and investors recognize the site’s long-untapped potential. There is now tangible momentum behind efforts to create a vibrant, mixed-use district envisioned as a creative hub with new opportunities for residents,

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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Remembering Pearl Harbor and the New Mexico Military...

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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

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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

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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,

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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.

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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

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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...

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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

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

The Forum with Jim Falk ·

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

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