Local Author on His New Novel – Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising
Colorado Springs author Mark Gaebler introduces us to his new science fiction novel, Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising.
Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!)
Katrina Nguyen: Independent Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
Get to know Katrina “Kat” Nguyen, who is collecting signatures to petition onto the November ballot in the contest to represent Colorado District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Youth Activist Training in July
High-school-age youths will have a unique opportunity to learn about activism this summer, thanks to the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission.
Plasma – A Promising Energy Source
Could plasma be a promising new source of energy with abundant fuel and no waste?
Permissive Parents
Parents are supposed to raise a child to be a good, well-rounded person – to teach them respect, honesty and manners.
The Way – by David Flanagan
Self-esteem, purpose, social justice and emotional intelligence are among the topics, as are empathy, charity and compassion.
Thoughts Captured During August Music at the Indy
We roamed the crowd at the August Music at the Indy, to find out what’s on the minds of the people of Colorado Springs as summer 2021 winds down.
A 2021 Summer Night
We roamed the crowd at the first Music at the Indy, to find out what’s on the minds of the people of Colorado Springs as we kick off summer of 2021.
SoapBox: Vaccinations – Who Should Decide? – April 29 2019
To immunize or not to immunize? Are concerns about harms from vaccinations valid, or an unfounded conspiracy theory? Should parents have the right to decide whether or not their children are vaccinated? Is the proposed bill in the Colorado legislature a needed regulation or a mistake? Three medical experts and one concerned mother weigh in…
SoapBox: Vote YES on 112, NO on 74
Should oil wells be required to be drilled no closer than 2500 feet from your kids’ school or your own backyard? Don’t get your information from the spin on TV ads funded by the oil industry. Amy Gray and Leslie Weise of 350 Colorado – two concerned mothers who are active and knowledgeable on this…
SoapBox: Brenda Krause HD 15 Candidate
Education, healthcare, roads and gun safety are on the table as Brenda Krause introduces herself. She’s running for Colorado House District 15 and would like your vote. Election day is November 6. Watch for your ballot starting October 15. Check your district and voter registration at govotecolorado.com (Recorded 10/8/18) Links: Electbrendakrause.com Brenda on Facebook
SoapBox: Marc Snyder Candidate CO House District 18 – Sept 14 2018
Marc Snyder discusses his positions on Restorative Justice and the issues that will be on the Nov 6, 2018 ballot. There is mention of his opponents and the “dark money” flowing into the district. Plus: “Why am I running?” Gary Casimir hosts this “kitchen table conversation.” (Recorded 9/14/18) You can learn more about Marc Snyder…
SoapBox: Manitou Cog Railway Petition
This concerns the Manitou Springs – Broadmoor deal to provide revenue relief to the city while the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is closed, and to provide tax relief for the next 50 years to the Broadmoor to aid in rehabilitating the railway. This is a recording of a citizens meeting held July 18, 2018 at…
SoapBox: Lori Furstenberg for Congressional 5th District of Colorado
Lori Furstenberg, a voice of the people, wants your vote and bares her soul in this fast paced conversation. She is a court appointed conservator and guardian to seniors, special needs persons and Vets, So, she has heart. Collaborate, communicate, and negotiate is her mantra. In her travels the people have told her they want…
SoapBox: N Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan Has Issues
Ruth Obee, award-winning poet and author, and husband Kent Obee – both prominent, long-time open space advocates in Colorado Springs, share their significant concerns about the proposed North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan. This plan is scheduled for a vote by the Parks Advisory Board on May 10. They also provide an update and perspective on…
Colorado Springs City Council is being asked to ease developer requirements in the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement. Local citizen Dave Gardner takes the mic in the this episode to explain why the proposal needs to be reworked. “We need to assure it doesn’t kill the city budget and ensure Colorado Springs develops in a…
SoapBox: Tom Reynolds HD19 – Jan 15 2018
Tom Reynolds, candidate for Colorado House District 19 opens up about his life, faith, and beliefs. He appears to be a people’s candidate for his concerns about water, highway expansions, the criminal justice system, drug related issues, and most importantly: Kids. Check out his website for more of his positions.(Recorded: 2018 01 15 Episode 14)
SoapBox – Solarize the Springs Update – March 15 2017
Kyle Lisek, of the Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition, and Tristan Bohnen of Environment Colorado provide an update on the electric vehicle and solar group power purchase program for the Pikes Peak region. (recorded 3/13/17) For more information contact Katie or Kyle.
SoapBox: Colorado Springs City Council Candidates Reviewed
Local citizen/activists Gary Casimir and Dave Gardner review the candidates for Colorado Springs City Council in the April 2017 election and offer their recommendations. Included is analysis of what the endorsements and financial support of the candidates should tell us – particularly with regard to Colorado Springs Forward and the Housing & Building Association of…
SoapBox: New Solar Group Power Purchase Pgm – Feb 23 2017
Katie Otterbeck of Environment Colorado and Kyle Lisek of Southern Colorado Clean Cities fill us in on a new group power purchase program to bring discounted solar power to the Pikes Peak region – solar panels and/or electric vehicles. For more information contact Katie or Kyle.
SoapBox: White Conservative Friends – February 3 2017
Do your beliefs really line up with your religion? Gary Casimir reads a commentary by John Pavolvitz.
SoapBox – Utilities Secrets
You’ve read or heard bits and pieces. Now get the full story from local clean air advocate Jim Riggins and resident Laura Van Der Pol. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) refused to release publicly funded air quality models that show dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide. A concerned mother (Leslie Weise) took them to court. Now CSU…
SoapBox: Don’t Limit Citizen Appeals of Land Use Decisions
Walter Lawson’s comments to Colorado Springs City Council about a proposed amendment to add significant limits to citizens’ ability to appeal land use decisions by the City Planning Commission. Council is expected to vote on this December 13, 2016.
Soapbox: Bobby, Remember Me – October 24, 2016
Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!)
SoapBox: Creek Week – Allison Plute & Travis Willams
Creek Week is coming to Colorado Springs–9 days of fun. Listen and sign up.