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Kansas City, join us in welcoming Juana Summers home!

Originally from KCMO and a graduate of the University of Missouri, Juana is now a host of NPR's All Things Considered, the most listened-to news radio show in the country.

See her LIVE at the 10th annual RadioActive celebration on Friday, June 13!

2025 Event Details


Join us for the 10th annual RadioActive, a 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 13, 2025

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

Event Co-Chairs

Doug Anning and Kirk Isenhour

Casey Simmons and S. Sloane Simmons

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Ways to Support RadioActive

Presenting Sponsors

Doug Anning & Kirk Isenhour
Ann Baum
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Sarah & Jon Baum

Signal Sponsors

Shelly Freeman & Kim Jones
Regnier Family Foundation
Michele & Jim Stowers
Julie Walker Browne & Pete Browne
Kissick Construction

Airwaves Sponsors

Barbara & Robin Foster
Cathy & Terry Matlack
Marny & John Sherman
DeBruceFoundation

Transmitter Sponsors

KC Community Garden Baird DRAW LINK
Bob Batterson & Todd Green
Largo & John Callenbach
Julie Nelson Meers & Sam Meers
Melissa & Leland Sindt
Kathy & Scott Smith
Drs. Sandra & Steven Stites
Mary Ventura & Randy Sedlacek
Laura Wassmer & Larry Frazen

Studio Sponsors

Mary & Tom Bloch
Debra & Allen Parmet
Mary Holcomb & Mark Schulte