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Ari Shapiro is a host of NPR's All Things Considered, the most listened-to news radio show in the country.

See him LIVE at RadioActive on Friday, June 14!

WOW: thank you, Kansas City! More than 1,000 fans of KCUR came together to stand up for the free press at RadioActive 2024. We are honored by your outpouring of support for our work. Special thanks to our sponsors, patrons, table hosts, partners, planning committee and event attendees. See you at RadioActive 2025!

2024 Event Details


RadioActive is the annual benefit for KCUR 89.3. It’s an exciting way for KCUR fans to come together in support of their favorite public radio service. Please join us as we stand in support of a free and independent press.


Friday, June 14, 2024

6 p.m. cocktail reception
7 p.m. ballroom doors open, program to follow

Loews Kansas City Hotel

What to expect:

Cocktail reception with open bar, multi-course plated dinner, live music and dancing, and satisfaction from knowing you are supporting nonprofit, local journalism that benefits our community!

Dress:

Festive cocktail, "modern speakeasy"

Event Co-Chairs

Shelly Freeman and Kim Jones

Doug Anning and Kirk Isenhour

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Presenting Sponsors

Doug Anning & Kirk Isenhour
Ann Baum
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Zane Burke & Vijay Nath
Shelly Freeman & Kim Jones

Signal Sponsor

Airwaves Sponsors

Sarah & Jon Baum
Cathy & Terry Matlack
Regnier Family Foundation
Marny & John Sherman
Michele & Jim Stowers

Transmitter Sponsors

Largo & John Callenbach
Barbara & Robin Foster
Alicia & Bill Jennings
Mary Ventura & Randy Sedlacek
Drs. Sandra & Steven Stites
Barclay & Frank Ross
Debbie & Russ Welsh

Studio Sponsors

Dana Abraham & Chuck McCann
Bob Batterson & Todd Green
Mary & Tom Bloch
Debra & Allen Parmet
Cathy Jambrosic & Michele Stauffer
Matt & Sarah Olson