The journey of the historic Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023), which is now in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, continues to be chronicled on Season 2 of Justice with Jax. On Episode 7, Jax reviews Season 2’s wonderful guests and discusses where we’re at with our democracy as 2024 comes to an end.
On Episode 6, meet Jason Warf, Executive Director of the Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, a longtime advocacy nonprofit in the industry. As political watchers, Jax & Jason discuss current events, such as the two-year remembrance of the shooting at Club Q, and outcomes of Election 2024, including the passage of recreational cannabis sales in the City of Colorado Springs, a key political shift in a town long-known as politically conservative.
How does the parks department fare in the 2025 city budget?
The journey continues on Season 2 of the Justice with Jax Podcast, which continues to chronicle the journey of the historic Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023), which is now in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Episode three of this season meet Jeremy Dowell, the Democrats’ candidate running for Colorado 4th Judicial District Attorney in the 2024 General Election. He’s making history as the first Dem to do so since 1988!
Get an update on the League’s lawsuit, along with Citizens Project, CO Latinos Vote and Black & Latino Leadership Coalition, against the city of Colorado Springs to move Spring Municipal Elections to the Fall.
Listen to a Season 1 Recap with your host, Jax aka Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, the final person arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for participating in the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023. Join Jax on her journey as the lead…
What is the mayors plan for addressing the backlog of needs and maintenance of Colorado Springs’ parks, open spaces and trails?
What does TOSC do to support outdoor recreation and why you should donate to them during the Give! Campaign.
We hear from two of the three candidates for Colorado State House District 15 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
We hear from the three candidates for Colorado State Senate District 11 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Hear from County Sheriff candidate John Foley. Both candidates accepted the invitation to this forum, however Joseph Roybal later reported a conflict and did not attend.
In this Indigenous Peoples’ Day conversation, Joe Barrera and George Autobee discuss the truth about Christopher Columbus and share heartfelt stories about serving in Vietnam and the physical and emotional combat wounds.
Guess where the Ace of Spades is. Or which shell has the pea under it. We’re talking city finances here aren’t we?
So many Issues. So little time.
Isn’t it time to ban OPEN CARRY in Colorado Springs?
Get used to it! Colorado Springs is definitely changing.
Will the future mayor of Colorado Springs be able to handle what’s coming down the pike?
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2, shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2.
Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from iconic community leader Marcy Morrison
Is there any way to cure the Malaise in Colorado Springs?
It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference.
What did the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department accomplish in 2021 and what’s ahead in 2022?
Things aren’t running smoothly for Colorado Springs public safety.
It seems nobody is on the same page.
Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE).
Is the city doing a good job or fair job spending taxpayer money?
Get to know the candidates running for board of education in Falcon District 49.
Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE).
Women’s Equality Day Potluck Picnic, Critical Race Theory Discussion, Candidate Forums, School Board Elections & more.
The general fund percentage of the city budget for the parks department is lower than prior to the recession, despite a larger population, more parks and greatly increased usage
How can we improve our election systems and what can we do? Wrapping up our conversation with Harvey Branscomb, ElectionQuality.com.
Security flaws, Dominion Voting Systems and more transparency as we continue the conversation with Harvey Branscomb, Election Quality.com.
Why is El Paso County conducting a 3rd review, its 2nd audit, of 2020 election results at a cost to you, the taxpayers?
Join us as we enlighten ourselves and look for better and better ways to make democracy work.
It looks like the bad business decisions by the city will come home to roost.
Get the latest League of Women Voters news, and learn about some exciting upcoming podcast episodes.
You get what you pay for.
Growth does cost a lot
Publicly Financed Elections who’s time has come.
Is there political will to move to Publicly Financed Elections?
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 5 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 4 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 3 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 2 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 1 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Is Colorado Springs abusing Metro Districts?
Should citizens be concerned about the candidates running for city council?
Has Colorado Springs’ economic situation improved?
Is Colorado Springs really ready for the future financially?
Are you ready to be a Colorado Springs city councilman?
Was this domestic terrorism, an insurrection, a coup, white supremacists?
Beating “The development doesn’t pay for itself” drum until someone really listens.
What’s coming for Colorado Springs’ Parks in 2021?
Stephany Rose Spaulding talks about her work in the Colorado Springs area, and what she sees for the future – including her Truth and Conciliation project.
Feel good now that you voted and posted a selfie with your I Voted sticker? Think that’s all there is to being an active and engaged citizen?
A lexicon of words that are oxymorons.
Down ballot issues are important too.
June Waller joins Mary Lou Makepeace, outside the studio for safety, to discuss her efforts to get indivdiuals registered to vote, why so many people don’t vote, and what we can do to get registered, and get more people active in running for important roles in our city.
The City Clerk and the County Clerk & Recorder discuss how voting works, what elections they handle, the security of our voting system, and why your vote matters.
During Episode 3 of Making Democracy Work, we breakdown Local Issue 2B with Kent Obee, POPS (Protect Our Parks) Advocate, and we say goodbye to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
On Empowering Pikes Peak Women, we dive into Part Two of our Women Vote series. We’ve got Kaleigh O’Donnell and Mattie Gullixson joining us today to discuss their experience with voting, both in national and local elections as a younger generation. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen and let us…
On Empowering Pikes Peak Women, we dive into Part One of our Women Vote series. We’ve got Rachel Stovall, & Rosita Camargo joining us today to discuss their experience with voting, both in national and local elections. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen and let us know what…
A conversation about why Colorado needs gray wolves and why Proposition 114 is an epic opportunity to restore a natural balance – The 2020 election in Colorado is shaping up to be historic, but not for the reasons you might think. Voters in Colorado will get the chance to direct wildlife managers to reintroduce gray wolves, nearly 80 years after they were eradicated on behalf of the livestock industry.
A chat with Sylvia Bernstein, Coalition Coordinator for the Yes on National Popular Vote campaign. Also, hear host Shelly Roehrs’ rebuttal to false information on the National Popular Vote from letters to the editor in The Gazette. This is the second of a series of Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League…
With information from our neighbors, local paper (LTE’s), friends, co-workers, family & leaders about how mail-in voting is rampant with fraud, we chat with Chuck Broerman, El Paso County (CO) Clerk & Recorder about voter fraud, turnout, suppression & apathy. We also celebrate the Suffrage Centennial Milestone & Women’s Equality Day with an ask for…
Two council members having a relaxing conversation without interference Sorry for the delay this week. We had a difficult time getting the principals around the table at the same time. But you will not be disappointed. Councilman Don Knight and host, Councilman Bill Murray have a frank discussion about issues that affect Colorado Springs. They…
On this week’s show, Bob sits down with Karen Palus, the director of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services for a wide ranging discussion. They discuss what the department has done since their last interview during the summer, and what’s ahead for the department in 2020 and beyond. Please consider becoming a patron of…
Fake News here in Colorado Springs? Nah! Not here. The Fake News purported by one of the local media outlets takes first position this week. Who could that be? Are other cities have the same problems with STRs and ADUs? Is the city losing tax revenue? Is there parity among the property owners? How does…
A non-partisan view of Colorado Ballot Issues The League of Women Voters, with the help of Elliot Goldbaum, presents ballot issues CC & DD. Added, also, the basics of fiscal policy in Colorado. The Q & A is spirited and informative.
Candidates for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020 share their positions on issues related to the climate crisis. This candidate forum was hosted by Indivisible Denver and fourteen other organizations, held at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs on October 6, 2019. Ten candidates (links below) participated. U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and former Governor John Hickenlooper did not. This is part 2, the last half of that forum.
Candidates for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020 share their positions on issues related to the climate crisis. This candidate forum was hosted by Indivisible Denver and fourteen other organizations (links below), held at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs on October 6, 2019. Ten candidates (links below) participated. U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and former Governor John Hickenlooper did not.
State Ballot Issues CC & DD Colorado Springs Ballot Issues 2B & 2C. The League of Women Voters lay out the Pros and Cons of statewide ballot issues CC (state keeping tax money) and DD (Sports betting and a water plan). They do the same for Colorado Springs issues 2B (Retaining revenue for parks and…
Who are the homeless, how did they get here, and what do they need? This inaugural episode of the podcast defines the problem of homelessness for our community – central El Paso County and Colorado Springs.
Electra Johnson, chair of the Democratic Party, stops by for a in depth discussion with Councilman Bill Murray. Councilman Murray gives his Firefighters memorial speech. How did the firefighters budget come up short? Who told council? Get the scoop on developers, overlay fees, and special districts. “What a Crock.”
This is the first episode in our podcast series outlining bills that Citizens Project took stances on this past Legislative Session. Listen to interviews from activists, politicians, and community members to learn more about how these bills were passed and how they impact our community. In this episode, we have two guests: Senator Pete Lee…
The Citizens Project 2019 Creating Community Breakfast, featuring speakers from community organizations and conversations examining our privilege and ways we can use it. Idris Goodwin’s American Prom: Springs Mag interview CS Indy interview Gazette interview Spirettes band Instagram: @spirettes Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute Twitter: @RMWFF Instagram: rmwfilm Julissa Molina Soto: Documentary Program video by…
The history of the Electoral College and advantages of a national popular vote for U.S. President and Vice President.
Singer/Songwriter and climate/energy activist Lindsay Facknitz joins host Ellen Johnson-Fay to share how and why she added activism to the busy life of a mother of two young children. From January 2019 through August of 2020 Colorado Springs Utilities is developing a new Electric Integrated Resource Plan. Lindsay wants to mobilize citizens to let our…
Bob talks with Britt Haley from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the Trails and Open Spaces program she manages. What is it, what is it for, what is its history, and more. Links: Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Growth, marijuana, homelessness, public safety, public transportation and affordable housing are among the topics addressed by the 11 candidates for 3 at-large positions on Colorado Springs City Council. Douglas Sharp and a few friends organized this forum at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School on March 21. This is a “warts-and-all” recording without the help of microphones…
Learn more about Issue 1, Collective Bargaining for All Uniformed Fire Department Employees – the only question on the 2019 Colorado Springs ballot. Speaking for the proponents is John Roy, Deputy Campaign Manager for the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters. Speaking for the opponents is Mayor John Suthers, representing Citizens Against Public Employee Unions. The forum…
Taxes, growth, traffic and collective bargaining for firefighters are among the topics debated by 11 candidates vying for 3 at-large Colorado Springs City Council seats. This forum was held at the Penrose House on March 9, hosted The Gazette, KOAA News 5 and the El Pomar Foundation’s Forum for Civic Advancement. (Episode 19, recorded 3/9/19)
Co-hosts Bill Murray and Tom Strand (who happen to be City Council incumbents running for re-election) discuss the slew of candidate forums. Should they all follow a standard formula? If candidates get questions in advance, should their answers be published? (Episode 113, Recorded 3/8/19)
Candidates for Colorado Springs City Council debated environmental issues March 7 at Colorado College. Hosted by the Colorado College Collaborative for Community Engagement, the Trails and Open Space Coalition, the Colorado Springs Independent and The Colorado Springs Business Journal. (Episode 18, Recorded 3/7/19)
Get to know Terry Martinez, candidate for at-large city councilor in Colorado Springs’ April 2019 election. An in-depth conversation about issues affecting Colorado Springs. (Recorded 2/11/19) List of Candidates & Issues on the April 2019 Ballot For more information or to follow Terry Martinez: Terry Martinez on Facebook Terry Martinez on Twitter
Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss the progress of the Ring the Peak trail, Waldo Canyon recovery, the effect of the November election on outdoor recreation and more.
Political ads, term limits, and special interests are in the mix as co-hosts (and city councilors) Tom Strand and Bill Murray interpret election results. Plus: a look into the future. This is Bill and Tom’s 100th episode. Cheers! (Episode 100, Recorded 11/16/18)
Poll numbers surprise co-host and city councilor Bill Murray. The voters are interested in conservation, healthcare, and making Colorado better. Money, ballot issues, and an unpopular judge are also discussed, with co-host and also city councilor Tom Strand. (Episode 98, recorded 11/2/18)
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley headlined the “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party on October 13 in Colorado Springs. Part Four features O’Malley’s powerful and inspiring address. Subscribe (free) to Studio 809 Specials podcast:
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…
The “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party was held October 13 in Colorado Springs. Part Three features remarks by Parkland school shooting survivor Brooke Harrison and her mother. They are followed by a special presentation by Stephany Rose Spaulding (candidate for U.S. D5 Representative) and by U.S. Representative (and Colorado Governor…
The “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party was held October 13 in Colorado Springs. Part Two features remarks by party candidates for statewide office: Phil Weiser, candidate for Colorado Attorney General Jena Griswold, candidate for Secretary of State Dave Young, candidate for State Treasurer Leslie Smith, candidate for CU Regent at…
The “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party was held October 13 in Colorado Springs. Highlights include remarks by U.S. Representative (and Colorado Governor candidate) Jared Polis, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, and Parkland survivor Brooke Harrison. Part One features opening remarks by chair Electra Johnson. Subscribe (free) to Studio 809 Specials podcast…
Candidates for national and state office in the November, 2018 election are heard from in this forum hosted by Citizens Project on October 10. Moderated by KOAA Anchor/Reporter Andy Koen. Candidates present: Stephany Rose Spaulding, Pete Lee, Brenda Krause, Andrew Smith, Tony Exum Sr, Marc Snyder, Frank DeLalla, Holly Williams, Cami Bremer, Grace Sweeney-Maurer, Liz…
Candidates for Attorney General: Phil Weiser and George Brauchler, Colorado Secretary of State: Wayne Williams and Jena Griswold, and Colorado State Treasurer: Dave Young and Brian Watson, duked it out in this fast-paced debate. The event took place October 13 in Colorado Springs at the Penrose House, sponsored by The Gazette, Colorado Politics and KOAA…
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
Columnist/Humorist/Activist/Author Jim Hightower highlights the all-star lineup that graced the stage at Stargazers Theatre on September 16 for this event hosted by Together for Colorado Springs. Big announcements are among the varied subjects addressed, all related to elections, politics, and positive progress for Colorado Springs. Speakers include John Weiss, Jill Gaebler, Lisa Villanueva, Yolanda Avila;…
Talk about getting down in the weeds on the ballot issues that just passed in Colorado Springs, Bill Murray and Tom Strand take you through the jungle exposing what was really voted on. Will the widened I-25 be a toll road? Yep! They talk about it. Additional costs over and above what has been touted?…
Why do some people go to the polls while others don’t bother to exercise their right to vote? Ballot issues, stormwater, toll roads, money, and voter engagement are all teed up by Colorado Springs city councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand in this episode. Listen to Bill get on a rant about 2/3 of the…
Bill Murray and Tom Strand are serious in this episode. Why? They’re working on the 2018 budget of Colorado Springs. Are the mayor’s revenue projections too rosy? Also: funding for vehicle maintenance, parks. stormwater, police and fire. Plus:What will move the public to vote? Should school boards be required to have senior participants to bring…
Gary and Dee discuss the special elections going on across the country–Kansas, Georgia and Montana. The other topics covered are a variety of issues across the country and the world. New Mexico is ending lunch shaming. A province in British Columbia has banned mandatory high heels at work. New Jersey and other states are considering…
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…
Gary and Dee discuss the upcoming Colorado Springs Elections. City Council seats and Ballot issues are discussed. One of the ballot issues we are concerned with is the future of high speed internet in Colorado Springs. Our main topic this week is Civil Asset Forfeiture. We cover the Fourth Amendment protections against illegal seizures. What…
New Co-Host, Lyn Myers. Gary, Dee and Lyn discuss ballot issues in other states. Topics covered — tobacco, guns, marijuana, minimum wage and rank choice voting. We also discuss Presidential Appointments that are still open. Chart showing gun death rates in relation to gun laws per state. A link will be posted to the facebook…