SoapBox Colorado Springs

Local Author on His New Novel – Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising

Dave Gardner — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:10:30 +0000

Colorado Springs author Mark Gaebler introduces us to his new science fiction novel, Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising. He and co-author Anthony Gaebler spent over a decade creating it, taking breaks to write other things such as a complete Star Trek series in bible form.

Mark has been writing stories, TV and Movie scripts for 40 years, but – according to Mark – “the catch 22 of both publishing and especially the TV/Movie industry kept me from selling until Page Publishing gave me the opportunity.”

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LINKS:

Press Release

Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising

Book Trailer on YouTube

More About the Book:

Somewhere deep in the expanse of space, an undesired destiny falls on one who deems herself unworthy. In her early life, she lived in a civilization built on strength, blood, war, and honor. Groomed from birth, she trains as a warrior to fulfill the relentless demands of a cold, unyielding mother, an empress who barely acknowledges her. Now many years later, the burden of rule falls on her. Adding to all she must endure is a revealed truth, a revelation that will change her life, her people’s, and the balance of power in the galaxy–she alone must decide.

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Katrina Nguyen: Independent Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives

Dave Gardner — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:24:40 +0000

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.

Website

Social Media: @kat4house

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Youth Activist Training in July

Dave Gardner — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:37:52 +0000

High-school-age youths will have a unique opportunity to learn about activism this summer, thanks to the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission. PPJPC volunteers and staff share pertinent details about the Youth Activist Training program offered July 22-26, 2024 in Colorado Springs.

In the studio:

Loring Wirbel
PPJPC Board Chair

Matt Jones
Co-Director, Youth Activist Training
PPJPC Assistant Program Manager

Debra Fortenberry
PPJPC Past Board Chair, Co-Organizer of first YAT (2022)

Dylan Southard
past Youth Activist Training participant

Dave Gardner
SoapBox Host

For more information or to request registration, send an email to buildingpeoplepower719@gmail.com

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Plasma – A Promising Energy Source

Dave Gardner — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 22:16:02 +0000

Could plasma be a promising new source of energy with abundant fuel and no waste? A local citizen shares what he has learned.

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Permissive Parents

Dave Gardner — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:46:07 +0000

Parents are supposed to raise a child to be a good, well-rounded person – to teach them respect, honesty and manners. When they don’t, everyone suffers.

A concerned citizen shares his opinions and experience on this subject.

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The Way – by David Flanagan

Dave Gardner — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:41:26 +0000

Self-esteem, purpose, social justice and emotional intelligence are among the topics, as are empathy, charity and compassion. Colorado Springs Native David Flanagan takes the mic, bringing with him his heart, his wisdom and his story.

From his past experiences in life, David sheds light on prominent issues in society such as self-esteem, purpose, & the grand-resourcefulness of children. Topics such as education, social justice/social-equity, & emotional intelligence are brought to the surface, all tying to the anchor-point of mobilizing our higher-selves to strive for greatness via empathy, charity, & compassion.

Tune in & share with those closest to you! David intends for this to be the first of a series of podcast episodes speaking to these prominent subjects.

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes

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Thoughts Captured During August Music at the Indy

Dave Gardner — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:02:02 +0000

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. The Colorado Springs Independent hosts a free outdoor concert the third Wednesday of every month, June through October, in the parking lot at the Indy.

Music at the Indy

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A 2021 Summer Night

Dave Gardner — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:30:16 +0000

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. The Colorado Springs Independent is holding a free outdoor concert the third Wednesday of every month, June through October, in the parking lot at the Indy.

Music at the Indy

MENTIONED:

The Cari Dell Trio (performed at this event June 16)

The Joint Vegan Street Food

Green Machine Grill

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SoapBox: Vaccinations – Who Should Decide? – April 29 2019

Dave Gardner — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:27:10 +0000

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 on Colorado HB19-1312. Kat, Kayla, Patty, and Jennifer are passionate about their positions on this legislation. SoapBox gives the mic to citizens of the Pikes Peak region to share their opinions. If you want to be on the SoapBox, comment below, email us, or call us at 719-203-1660 (Recorded 4/26/19)

More information about the bill.

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SoapBox: Vote YES on 112, NO on 74

Dave Gardner — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:12:25 +0000

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 issue – provide the details on why Proposition 112 is badly needed. They also share why Amendment 74 should be defeated.

LINKS:

Colorado Rising

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SoapBox: Brenda Krause HD 15 Candidate

Dave Gardner — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:40:54 +0000

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

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SoapBox: Marc Snyder Candidate CO House District 18 – Sept 14 2018

Dave Gardner — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:24:36 +0000

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 here.

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SoapBox: Manitou Cog Railway Petition

Dave Gardner — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 22:26:23 +0000

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 the Briarhurst Manor to consider petitioning onto the November Manitou Springs ballot an item to rescind the agreement and start over. The citizens of Manitou Springs have a very short window in which to accomplish this.

Richard Skorman moderated the meeting. Speakers include John Weiss, Manitou Mayor Ken Jaray, and Colorado Springs Chief of Staff Jeff Greene.
(Recorded7/18/18)

More information about this issue

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SoapBox: Lori Furstenberg for Congressional 5th District of Colorado

Dave Gardner — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:57:49 +0000

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 change. The topics today cover affordable housing, military stressors, religion, being a divided nation, healthcare, and the homeless. Recorded 6/22/18

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SoapBox: N Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan Has Issues

Dave Gardner — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:20:36 +0000

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 the “Strawberry Fields” (Strawberry Hill) land-swap, related to the cañon and proposed master plan. Ruth and Kent are members of the citizen group, Save Cheyenne. (recorded April 17)

LINKS:

Proposed North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan

Strawberry Hill Master Plan

Save Cheyenne

Ruth Obee’s op-ed about this in the Colorado Springs Independent

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Dave Gardner — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:46:54 +0000

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 way that recognizes the realities of the 21st century, with attention to transit, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.”

The next public meeting is a town hall on Friday, Feb 2, 6 to 7:30 pm, at Pikes Peak Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle.

Schedule of the amendment process and public meetings

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SoapBox: Tom Reynolds HD19 – Jan 15 2018

Dave Gardner — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:18:43 +0000

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)

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SoapBox – Solarize the Springs Update – March 15 2017

Dave Gardner — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:18:47 +0000

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.

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SoapBox: Colorado Springs City Council Candidates Reviewed

Dave Gardner — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:25:48 +0000

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 Colorado Springs (HBA). Recorded on 2/22/17.

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SoapBox: New Solar Group Power Purchase Pgm – Feb 23 2017

Dave Gardner — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:15:55 +0000

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.

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SoapBox: White Conservative Friends – February 3 2017

Dave Gardner — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 23:13:13 +0000

Do your beliefs really line up with your religion? Gary Casimir reads a commentary by John Pavolvitz.

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SoapBox – Utilities Secrets

Dave Gardner — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:36:21 +0000

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 and the city of Colorado Springs are trying to intimidate her with jail time and $30,000+ for uncovering their deceit. You can support the defense fund mentioned in this episode at: www.gofundme.com/city-attacks-whistleblower (1/27/2017)

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SoapBox: Don’t Limit Citizen Appeals of Land Use Decisions

Dave Gardner — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:15:49 +0000

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.

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Soapbox: Bobby, Remember Me – October 24, 2016

Deidre LaRock — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:49:28 +0000

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!)

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SoapBox: Creek Week – Allison Plute & Travis Willams

Dave Gardner — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 02:38:57 +0000

Creek Week is coming to Colorado Springs–9 days of fun. Listen and sign up.

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