Broadband has finally arrived
Is the grip that Comcast and Century Link have on you finally coming to an end?
A Potpourri of News
Is it time DOD’s budget was cut?
Colorado Springs Election Results for November 2021
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the results of the recent elections, and other topics.
So you want to try Ivermectin to cure your Covid-19? October 29, 2021
We discuss the Build Back Better Plan, which has been severely pared down.
Coffee Connect: Combating Vaccine Hesitancy
What do local medical experts have to say about safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, masking, mandates and especially hesitancy to get vaccinated?
We’ve Got Good News–One American News backers have been outed. October 8, 2021
Good News: A Malaria vaccine has been developed.
The National Defense Authorization Act–a Christmas Tree Or………September 24, 2021
Ever hear of the Combatant Commanders Priority List?
What’s Wrong with Our Country? September 17, 2021
Gary and Lyn are back with a look at the news of the week.
Vaccine Mandates, September 10, 2021
Covid-19 is a community health concern
Is a Robust Transportation System in Colorado Springs Future?
Transportation: Real or a Fantasy?
A Lot of News this Week, August 13, 2021
Sen. Manchin’s thoughts on the budget.
Community Conversation: Economic Recovery
The economy is coming back – what does recovery look like now and what might it look like in the future?
We Hear from Others, August 6, 2021
Covid-19 and the Delta variant are hot topics.
Community Conversation: Health Care
How has health care philanthropy managed during the pandemic, and how does it fit into the local business scene?
We are Not in Control!
To mask or not to mask?
A Whole Host of Subjects
Can Colorado Springs handle these issues?
Death in the Rightwing Stratosphere, July 16, 2021
The Rightwing is mourning the loss of one of their own.
This episode is a real eye opener. June 21 2021
Hanky Panky goings on with the Civic Auditorium?
A Shortened Segment that is Packed, June 4, 2021
This shortened segment packs a punch!
Money: Inflation, Minimum Wage, Pay Raises, Police, Parking Structures Jun 07 2021
It’s all about the Benjamins.
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley and Post-COVID Health and Fitness
How to get rid of the extra “COVID weight” many people seemed to gain, and how to exercise at home to get in shape for the summer hiking season.
Community Conversation: Marketing
How do you stay top of mind for your clients, and how can you impact and increase sales as the pandemic ends?
The New Colorado Springs City Council 2021. Ho Hum. May 03 2021
You get what you pay for.
Is Colorado Springs really #1? Is being #1 an illusion or reality? April 26 2021
What’s so important about being #1?
Have you watched Colorado Springs city council lately? March 22 2021
Will the Covid-19 variance impact the local economy?
Good News plus Republican Antics, March 19, 2021
Rank Choice Voting is moving in the Colorado State House.
Blizzard; Parks Dept head retiring; e-bikes on trails? and more
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent blizzard to hit Colorado and what it means for recreation and the environment
Real News in Back in the News! February 19, 2021
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has really stepped in it and on it.
All About El Paso County Search and Rescue
El Paso County Search and Rescue never charges for its services
Community Conversation: Health in Home Care
Local in-home health care executive Kathy Miller of Gentle Shepherd Home Care discusses running a senior home care business in these times of COVID.
The President’s Changes and Rollbacks, January 29, 2021
The Biden administration is moving ahead with repairing the damage of the prior administration.
Community Conversation: Real Estate
Local experts discuss the real estate market, COVID and where the top is on Colorado Springs’ rising home prices.
Getting Economy Back to Normal Jan 24 2021
Is there a cost for the Covid-19 Vaccine?
A New President with Press Conferences, at no extra charge, January 22, 2021
A new president and the changes are happening at Warp Speed (not to be confused with the last administration).
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley talks nutrition and staying active in the winter
“Hikers need to keep their tanks full while out on the trails”
Who is Really in Charge of Protection in DC and Congress? January 15, 2021
We begin by discussing last week’s insurrection.
Best Insurrection In Decades Jan 11 2021
Starting the year off with a Bang!
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus with 2020 year-end update
What’s coming for Colorado Springs’ Parks in 2021?
El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken end-of-year update
What to expect in El Paso County Parks in 2021
Rep. Katie Porter v. Sec. Steve Mnuchin, December 11, 2020
Can you believe Lamborn signed on to the TX attorney general’s lawsuit to invalidate the electors of Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan?
Covid to Costa Rica, December 4, 2020
Good scoop on Covid-19 vaccine and the information you need. But how did we get to Costa Rica?
Come to the Dark Side, November 20, 2020
Gary and Lyn are joined by special guest, John Foley.
It is always nice to have John, as a recent combat vet, he provides us with a different perspective.
Our guest, John Foley, takes us to the Dark Side–the really Dark Side. Shadow Wars. Things you didn’t know about Ballistic Missile Defense. Weapons deals. Militia groups. Scorched earth. The Space Force?
Will He Ever Return, November 13, 2020
Will the Lincoln Project fold up its tent never to be heard from again? Isn’t there more work to be done regarding the intransigent Republican Senators? Has the train to Fascism been derailed? What are the odds of Trump running in 2024? Won’t his attention be drawn to other arenas? NY. Manhattan. (Letitia James seems to have plans for him.)
The Election, Trump’s Well Received Speech, Among other Things, November 6, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss election results, statewide and nationwide.
Issues that affect Colorado Springs Start counting Oct 12 2020
Colorado Springs really doesn’t have any issues that affect it, does it?
Ballot Issues and the Infirmed, October 2, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee’s planned discussion of the blue book, gets a little off track.
We are leaving. Another week of *censored* September 25, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back at it. Doug Lamborn is upset with San Francisco State University. What business is it of his? He claims federal dollars are being spent. (It is a public university that probably receives federal funding. Amazing that he doesn’t complain when ADF and other groups demand space and time at…
The Bad, the Ugly, the Uglier. September 4, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee try to keep up with all that is happening. Sen. Rand Paul graces us with his Pearls of Wisdom. Excuse me. We’ll pass. (A housing complex in LA doesn’t have that option, what will they do?) Is another government shutdown in our future? October 1st is coming. Airlines are contemplating lay-offs…
Ripped from the Headlines Aug 24 2020
Can’t Imagine so much going on in Colorado Springs A police station has tested positive for Covid-19. Are the police officers wearing their masks? Has mask wearing been extended statewide? A Covid-19 testing facility in Colorado Springs. Did they screw up the tests? Denver is contemplating providing Broadband. Why not Colorado Springs? Your thoughts. The…
Another Week of (Arrgh!) News Joe Biden is Omnipotent! August 7, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and the never ending pandemic. Trump has declared Joe Biden omnipotent. Yeah, that’s right, omnipotent. Who would have thought? A born and bred boy of a working class family of Scranton, PA–Omnipotent. Maybe Trump can pick the 15th Dalai Lama? A(nother) Covid-19 update for Colorado. Congressman…
A Covid-19 First Person Account, July 24, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss authoritarianism and corruption. We open today’s episode with a first person account of a family with Covid-19. You hear the frustration in their words and the difficulty coping. They are a typical family with a working husband, housewife, and three kids. The members of the Klamath Indian tribe plus three…
A story to tell. Everybody likes a good story. July 20 2020
This ain’t pretty and it’s not intended to be. Councilman Bill Murray has a story to tell. It’s about the Coronavirus, how people think it’s an infringement on their Constitutional Rights NOT to wear a mask, and if we, as a community, are prepared for the Covid-19. Are the sheriff’s and police department on board…
Freedom Works Is Poking Its Nose Where It Doesn’t Belong, July 17, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back at it. Another busy week with the Supreme Court getting ridiculous. Three churches are suing because they can’t sing or chant. Guess they don’t care about the flock. Is Colorado getting all the medical supplies to fight Covid-19? What will be the economic impact with the supplemental $600/week going…
The Lincoln Project, Evangelicals and Hot Mic, July 10, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and current events. We open today with a Hot Mic segment and The Lincoln Project. You know, the outfit that does those burner political ads? Steve Schmidt. Rick Wilson. George T. Conway. Jennifer Horn. John Weaver. If you would like to see some of their work,…
Republicans are Circling the Wagons, July 3, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are frolicking through this week’s smorgasbord of news. Another fun filled week of news about FEMA, CBO projections, Florida’s Coronavirus spiking higher that all the EU countries combined. “Nothing like leading the world here, Heh, Florida?” What happened to the world’s largest pension fund? Better call your broker after listening to…
Eighteen Myths about COVID-19
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back and discussing, COVID, Trump and Barr. Impeachment of AG Barr. Is his Unitary Executive just another word for Dictator? Will there be any repercussions, they have appointed 200 federal judges since he was inaugurated. Were any of these judges involved with the decision to let Michael Flynn walk free? …
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
On this week’s show, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus stops in for an interview. Bob and Karen discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the departments operations, over crowding and budget; the attempts to re-open the Manitou Incline; recent land acquisitions for open space and parks; the progress on the Pikes…
Peak Reality Check, June 12, 2020
Gary and Dee try this one more time. We’re hoping Lyn is back with us next week. The old stuff: Things change yet remain the same. Still have no national standardized Covid-19 testing. Doctors are still getting laid off and salaries cut. You’d think that these multi-billion $$$$ healthcare corporations would have a few bucks…
Peak Reality Check, June 5, 2020
Lyn and Dee are having some internet troubles. So, Gary interviewed Susan Crutchfield one on one. Susan Crutchfield, unvarnished, raw, and passionate. Your can learn something here. Did you know that Kindergarteners can be expelled? You’ve got to be kidding. Learn the “Why.” What are the issues facing House District 20? Did you know that…
Peak Reality Check, May 22, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back! We had some recording issues with internet lag. (Hopefully even better next week.) What are we talking about? What are we always talking about–COVID-19. We are closely approaching 100 thousand dead. (Over 98 thousand at the time of this typing.) Where do we start? Lamborn gets another Whoop De…
Peak Reality Check, May 1, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss COVID-19, again! We cover other topics, too. Belgium’s accurate reporting. Should more countries strive to be this accurate? What’s with these demonstrations? Are they striving for the Darwin Award? There seem to be quite a few contenders, in this country alone! Is China a victim or attacker? How can you…
Peak Reality Check, April 24, 2020
Sorry for the delay, the audio needed a lot of work last week. Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss COVID – 19, again. It will be with us for a while. The conversation really takes off with the discussion of the 7 tips from the Europeans on how to handle the Coronavirus in the future from…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Desert Hiking, planning for summer, coping with COVID-19
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a wide variety of topics, including hiking in 100 degree weather, whether we’re having a “normal” spring, hiking Bison Peak and Beaver Creek Wilderness Area. Also, hiking on Hankins Pass, and using COTREX and the US Forest Service on-line tools to determine trails are open or closed during COVID-19, planning for hiking during the…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Physical Therapist and Healthy Hiker Alicia Filley returns
On this week’s podcast, physical therapist Alicia Filley makes a return visit. This week’s topic covers what people can do to stay active when they may not be able to go outdoors during the COVID-19 crisis, or anytime. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Alicia Filley on Facebook, Instagram and website…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mental health counselor talks about mental health and COVID-19
On this week’s episode, Bob talks with Nora Cielo, a licensed professional counselor with over 35 years experience, and the director of Behavioral Health at the Mind Body Health Center in New Providence, New Jersey. Trained in counseling psychology and applied psycho physiology, she discusses the psychological affects of isolation brought on by social distancing…
Peak Reality Check, April 10, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss COVID-19 and politics. Excuse the quality of the podcast. We’re still experience some technical difficulties. Please be patient with us. Zdogg.MD tells us that the healthcare system is collapsing. Trump is playing politics in the distribution and purchasing of medical equipment and safety items. Look what Massachusetts has done. Got…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and Kevin Catch-up during COVID-19
Bob and Kevin are back on the podcast (remotely connected) and compare notes and catch up on how COVID-19 has been affecting them and outdoor recreation, and why Bob hasn’t been in Colorado for weeks (it’s only temporary). Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website…
Council Matters 14: What can Colorado Springs government do? Apr 06 2020
Is city government doing enough to keep the citizens informed? Is the community being informed on the status of the COVID-19? What’s lacking? Are the jails being included in the equation? How’s the co-ordination between city, the healthcare system, and county? Are we getting nothing but “Mixed Messages?” Is the information the citizens are getting…
Council Matters 12: Homelessness during the COVID-19 virus Mar 30 2020
Is Colorado Springs really doing anything? Is Colorado Springs active or reactive during the Coronavirus pandemic? Is the city setting up “best” case and “worst” case scenarios or modeling for future action? Do the local hospitals have enough equipment and materials on hand? Does the country have the manufacturing capability to produce the needed equipment…
Peak Reality Check, March 27, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the hot topic of the day — Covid – 19. We’re doing our podcasting from our individual homes using a new software package. There are some technical issues and we’re trying to fix them. The quality may not be the same, but be patient with us. Are we going from…
Peak Reality Check
Gary, Lyn and Dee are taking a break due to COVID-19. We are all either ‘high risk’ or ‘high risk’ adjacent. We will be practicing social distancing. We may be able to work this through software to podcast remotely. (We are discussing this.) We aren’t essential personnel. We encourage you to stay safe and look…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs Parks Departments’ Scott Abbott
On this episode, Bob talks with Scott Abbott, the Colorado Springs Parks Department’s Parks, Trails and Open Space Manager. They discuss the impact of increased usage in the city’s parks and open spaces, how the staff manages the parks, and more. This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis hit critical mass in the…
Peak Reality Check, March 6, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. Our government and elected officials at all levels are tell us to not panic and gather around the campfire. Hong Kong is giving its citizens $10,000 each to spur the economy there. (Wouldn’t UBI be great here to help spur our economy?) Instead, a…