Inside CD-5: Policy, Power, and Women Candidates: Jessica Killin and Zuri Horowitz share their priorities and policy ideas around issues such as the cost of health care, women in the military, and other issues specifically impacting women in the Pikes Peak Region.
Do elected officials really care about Colorado Springs’ Parks?
We get important perspective on the value and meaning of Black History Month from a remarkable young Black man who lives and breathes civic engagement.
Hear from Conner Roderick, Chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party’s Permanent Organization about party happenings and process over the coming months.
What did the department accomplish in 2025 and what’s ahead for 2026?
Sarah Jack talks about her path into civic engagement, what motivated her to get involved in public policy, and how she learned to lead without waiting for permission or perfection.
To hike, or not to hike?
This active young citizen is leading People Centered Colorado Springs, advocating for safer streets, and in her spare time running for Congress.
What were the big achievements in 2025?
Three new co-hosts for the podcast discuss the past, present and future for Pikes Peak Women.
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All candidates for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District were invited to present their platforms and answer questions from the public on November 15.
How are our local parks departments doing in the 2026 budgets?
Hear from Lauren Nelson, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5.
Hear from Vickie Tomkins, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5.
Why we must protect unpopular speech
Nick sits down with Steph Vigil for her third round in this first episode of the exciting second season! It’s like we never left…
Is the Pikes Peak Summit House the highest in the world?
Do you really own the “air space” over your property?
The master plan process is the public’s opportunity to set the direction of the parks department
What is the Teller Trail Team and what do they do?
What was Iceland like?
What does it take to learn to paraglide and where can I do it?
Do states even have the ability to manage National Park Service sites?
Where can you read him now?
What was it like to patrol Yosemite’s wilderness for 31 years?
How are federal budget cuts hurting our public lands?
How is the Fox Run Park Nature Center progressing?
What did the the department do in 2024, and what can we expect in 2025?
How has the political environment changed in regards to parks in the last 15 years?
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 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 four of this season meet Naomi López, the…
Get to know the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado District 5.
Learn more about the issues on the 2024 ballot, and where the League stands on these issues, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 19, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 10 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 21, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for District Attorney, Judicial District 4, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 19.
Learn more about candidates for State House District 21 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 4 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 12 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 14, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for U.S. House Of Representatives, District 5, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 8, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for House District 18 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 5, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 2 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 1, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for House District 22 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on September 30, 2024.
We hear from John Hjersman, Libertarian Party candidate running for Colorado Senate, District 10.
It’s a good plan, but implementing it faces challenges
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!
It’s time to move on and get a policy set.
Listen in as we hear from Amy Paschal, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 18.
Listen in as we hear from Axel Brown, Democratic candidate running for Regent of University – CD 5.
Listen in as we hear from Bernard Byers, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 2.
Listen in as we hear from Christopher Mitchell, Constitution Candidate for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District.
Listen in as we hear from Detra Duncan, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 4.
Listen in as we hear from Michael Allen, Republican candidate running for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District.
Listen in as we hear from Jeremy Dowell, Democratic candidate running for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District.
Listen in as we hear from River Gassen, Democratic candidate running for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District.
Listen in as we hear from Kat Gayle, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 14.
Listen in as we hear from Jeff Livingston, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 15.
Listen in as we hear from Naomi Lopez, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3.
Listen in as we hear from Ken Montera, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado CD5.
Listen in as we hear from Michael Pierson, Democratic Candidate for CO State House – District 22.
Listen in as we hear from Eric Rinard, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado – At Large.
Listen in as we hear from Liz Rosenbaum, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 21.
Listen in as we hear from Marc Snyder, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate District 12.
Listen in as we hear from Ron Tupa, Independent Candidate for the Unity Party for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District.
Listen in as we hear from Stan VanderWerf, Republican candidate running for CO State Senate District 12.
Listen in as we hear from Steph Vigil, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 16.
How are the fall colors going to look this year?
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 two of this season meet Rich…
The journey continues as Justice with Jax, Season 2, chronicles the Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023) currently in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
An update on all things League, doing more than just voting in a presidential year — and we’ll get a bit personal, with host Shelly Roehrs.
What hikes should you do before the end of September?
The long and storied history of Cheyenne Mountain
What is it like to hike in North Carolina in the summer?
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.
Tell what you think!
What does it take to hike from one end of the Grand Canyon to the other?
What is Richards Rubbish Roundup?
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 are the details behind the shuttle and reservation system on Americas Mountain?
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Alex Archuleta, one of six people 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.
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Nathan Shulkin, one of six people 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.
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Charles Johnson, one of six people 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.
Can outdoor recreation lead to world peace?
Terrain Hoppers open trails to people with accessibility challenges.
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Jon Christiansen, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for organizing the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs. Join Jax on her journey as the lead plaintiff of the first Civil Rights case in U.S. history (Armendariz &…
The controversy over the make-up of the CPW Commission is not over.
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Shaun Walls, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for organizing the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs.
The University of Denver American Constitution Society hosted a discussion about Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs on Feb. 29, 2024.
Why does it matter who is on the CPW Commission?
Where are the best behaved hikers?
What is a Tribal Liaison, and what is their mission?
Join Jax on her journey as the lead plaintiff of the first Civil Rights case in U.S. history (Armendariz et al v. City of Colorado Springs et al) to provide undeniable evidence that federal and local law enforcement unconstitutionally spied on Black Lives Matter social justice protestors for their political speech & actions.
Could El Paso County see something similar to Colorado Springs’ TOPS Program?
What is ahead for the city’s parks in 2024?
Someone is literally making a Federal case out of it.
Dave and Judy continue discussion of top issues at the local and regional level for 2024, including passenger rail for the front range, traffic issues, our new mayor, and a rom com in theatres.
What is the mayors plan for addressing the backlog of needs and maintenance of Colorado Springs’ parks, open spaces and trails?
Will the new elected officials have a positive influence on city parks and open spaces?
People who think they’re helping wild animals are actually doing the opposite.
Learn more about Mayoral Candidates Yemi Mobolade and Wayne Williams in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
What’s with all the uproar over setting FKT (Fastest Known Time) records on the incline?
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
Without TOPS, many of our treasured open spaces would not exist.
What were the significant accomplishments of the parks department in 2022 and what is instore for 2023?
What were some significant accomplishments of the department in 2022 and what is the department planning for in 2023.
The TOPS ballot is an extension without an increase/
If it advances, the legislation would give private landowners who allow recreational use the same protection currently given to ski resorts
The TOPS tax has been in existence for 25 years, and has purchased more than 7,000 acres of land. Voters will be asked to extend it for another 20 years.
What is the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative ?
On this podcast, Bob continues his series with participants in the 2022 Give campaign, by chatting with advocacy group Wild Connections.
What does TOSC do to support outdoor recreation and why you should donate to them during the Give! Campaign.
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin answer listeners comments and questions. What do liisteners want to know?
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.
The people who live on Old Stage Road say they have been abandoned by the sheriff’s office. Everyone agreed that they deserve better.
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.
How TOSC created a virtual story map to illustrate the story and successes of Colorado Springs’s TOPS program.
Should Colorado Springs close access to national forest land?
Colorado may not be the Arizona desert, but it still gets plenty hot, and you need to be ready. The summer heat will be around for a while.
All of these deaths were preventable had some simple “rules” been followed.
it should worry everyone that an aspiring politician is advocating forcibly taking private land solely for recreational uses.
People need to wear life preservers and refrain from drinking alcohol until they’re done boating for the day.
The ParkScore rank is a comparison to other cities. It may not reflect on how well or poorly a parks system is doing.
Are we giving the ParkScore more weight than it’s due?
There’s a lot of news this week!
How does the popular perception of cowboys, ranching and life in the west differ from reality?
Why is the National Park Service not doing more to accommodate low-income, tax-paying, users?
Is Colorado Springs afraid of top rated talent for positions in the city that will make the necessary changes?
Get used to it! Colorado Springs is definitely changing.
Will our outdoor recreation experiences ever go back to “how they used to be”?
The TOPS program was created by citizen initiative, and is overseen by two citizen committees who make recommendations on purchasing properties that are recommended by citizens.
Why was the messaging on the bridge project so muddled, and how can we clear this up? Also, lets celebrate our National Parks!
Politicization: Will it harm the future of Colorado Springs? Yes? No?
Should we acknowledge that there isn’t enough money or manpower to really fix all our parks capacity issues, no matter how hard our land managers try?
Why is traffic a problem in Eldorado Canyon State Parks, and why is Colorado Parks and Wildlife considering a timed entry system to alleviate traffic?
Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from iconic community leader Marcy Morrison
Is buying more land the best way to build a new park, or should be reclaim existing lands for parks? Or, are both methods of obtaining land for parks a good way to go?
It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference.
Is the Grand Canyon really the most dangerous U.S. National Park? What is wrong with a website’s ranking of dangerous national parks.
What did the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department accomplish in 2021 and what’s ahead in 2022?
There’s much and so little time.
How is climate change affecting outdoor recreation? Also, why would someone intentionally go hiking in a storm and put rescuers at risk? Support this podcast by voting for it! See the link in the show notes.
Mitch McConnell has inserted foot in mouth.
The strike at Kings Soopers (aka Kroeger) is getting no sympathy for management from these quarters.
New CDC guidelines
How did a guided hike on an easy trail on Cheyenne Mountain go so horribly wrong? Were the hikers abandoned by their guide?
Are people who take outdoor recreation seriously better prepared and have reasonable expectations of their government than those who don’t?
This weeks’ episode is really running the gamut of news items to end the year.
How does the PPORA support outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak Region, and how your IndyGive donation can help their cause.
Is the Second Amendment eating the First Amendment?
Is it time DOD’s budget was cut?
Things aren’t running smoothly for Colorado Springs public safety.
John Foley discusses Afghanistan and the issues facing the Taliban
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the results of the recent elections, and other topics.
We discuss the Build Back Better Plan, which has been severely pared down.
What happened to the family while they were hiking, and what can we learn from the tragedy?
A discussion about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2C, and also the upcoming IndyGive campaign.
Is the city doing a good job or fair job spending taxpayer money?
Misinformation from Doug Lamborn, Antifa, Stealthing, gender neutral toy sets, recent Colorado healthcare laws, jobs, abortion, and pandemic aid.
Good News: A Malaria vaccine has been developed.
An El Paso County ballot issue that is short on substance and long on nothing is discussed by Dee and from there the topic goes downhill.
Ever hear of the Combatant Commanders Priority List?
Gary and Lyn are back with a look at the news of the week.
Why has another 14,000′ peak been closed, and should those peaks even be privately owned?
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.
Covid-19 is a community health concern
If Pikes Peak becomes a National Park, do we lose the ability to enjoy the peak as we do now? Is that good or bad?
Should we be doing more targeted community service?
Hearing about the reality of war from two combat veterans:
Have We as a country learned our lesson?
Women’s Equality Day Potluck Picnic, Critical Race Theory Discussion, Candidate Forums, School Board Elections & more.
Sen. Manchin’s thoughts on the budget.
Covid-19 and the Delta variant are hot topics.
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
Learn how communities of Southern Colorado can be, and are, working together to benefit the entire region.
Lots of Freedom things going on
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.
HIPAA comes under fire.
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.
The Rightwing is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Critical Race theory and the new Colorado Diaper Bank.
A short chat with June Waller, local community activist & League of Women Voters member, about what is going on and how you can get more involved in our community and the League.
Frederick Douglass’ 1852 4th of July speech. (Given on July 5th of that year.)
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.
Get the latest League of Women Voters news, and learn about some exciting upcoming podcast episodes.
Will Demographics save the day?
How long are Democrats going to keep negotiating with Republicans when McConnell has already said that he is 100% focused on stopping Biden’s agenda.
This shortened segment packs a punch!
It’s all about the Benjamins.
What is the American Hiking Society, and what does it do? Also, National Trails Day is this weekend
What are the main tenets of Qanon?
Are homeowners being conned when they purchase home?
A new day for Colorado Springs?
What is going on with the Justice Department’s investigations?
Dee, asked a question about an APP for reporting Homelessness and she got an answer straight from the horse’s mouth: Councilman Bill Murray
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
You get what you pay for.
It’s all about outdoor recreation politics on this week’s podcast. Hear what the Colorado legislature is working on.
The Republicans and their excuses for not allowing Washington, D.C. to become a state are beyond insanity.
Growth does cost a lot
What is the history of the Colorado Mountain Club, and what does it do for outdoor recreation and conservation?
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?
Rank Choice Voting is moving in the Colorado State House.
The American Recovery Act passes.
Bob talks with Jim Lockhart and John Stansfield who both represent local outdoor advocacy group Wild Connections, and also the Pikes Peak region’s chapter of the Sierra Club.
Congressman Lamborn, it seems he likes nothing better than to complain about things getting DONE in DC
Good News: El Paso County may become its own congressional district.
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has really stepped in it and on it.
President Biden rescinded the national emergency declaration that was abused to fund the southern border wall.
Will the FORMER President be the FIRST Witness at his impeachment trial? Are there some EGO problems here?
The Biden administration is moving ahead with repairing the damage of the prior administration.
Are you ready to be a Colorado Springs city councilman?
A new president and the changes are happening at Warp Speed (not to be confused with the last administration).
Was this domestic terrorism, an insurrection, a coup, white supremacists?
We begin by discussing last week’s insurrection.
2020 decided to go into overtime this week.
What’s coming for Colorado Springs’ Parks in 2021?
What to expect in El Paso County Parks in 2021
It’s our 45th podcast of the year and this episode is crammed with happenings of the day.
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates got it’s start when there was a movement to ban mountain bikes in the Garden of the Gods
Can you believe Lamborn signed on to the TX attorney general’s lawsuit to invalidate the electors of Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan?
Good scoop on Covid-19 vaccine and the information you need. But how did we get to Costa Rica?
TOSC executive director Susan Davies is the returning guest
What does Wild Connections do, and how can we support them?
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 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.)
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?
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss election results, statewide and nationwide.
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss Covid, the election, and other current events. How do you feel about a General Strike? Looks like Labor is planning on one. We discovered our “Do Nothing” Congressman, Doug Lamborn, is maintaining his status of “Doing Nothing.” Why do the voters keep him around? What a waste. How bad is…
Gary, Lyn, and Dee discuss election related issues in this episode.
Go vote! Shelly Roehrs, President of The Pikes Peak League of Women Voters reminds us the deadline to postmark a ballot is coming.
Kent Jarnig of the El Paso County Colorado Progressive Veterans (EPCCPV.org) association takes us through some of the policies of the Veterans Administration and how his organization helps Active Duty, Veterans and their dependents wade through the VA system.
Lamborn held a fund raising event when he flew back to Colorado Springs, before being tested.
Fall colors update; is Colorado Springs a safe place?; City budget has increases for parks; more
Gary, Lyn and Dee’s planned discussion of the blue book, gets a little off track.
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin give a fall colors update; talk about winter camping; Bob’s frustrations with GoPro and more. Websites mentioned in this show: PocketPals Trail Maps Fishers Peak State Park 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple…
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…
Gary and Lyn discuss all the news that is unfit to print. Dee is taking a day off. Lyn went out on a limb unknowingly when we were discussing the 20 Supreme Court nominees that Trump is suggesting with the help of the Federalist Society. (Self-dealing Jerks). Four GOP senators are lying in their re-election…
Is Colorado Springs changing politically? Is Colorado Springs and El Paso County trending Progressive? Are Millennials the drivers? Will the local special interests lose their influence? Is the city continuing to develop into mini commercial wastelands? Are decisions being made in the best interests of Colorado Springs or special interests? What’s the Donut theory? Strawberry…
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Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss some of the newsworthy topics of the past week. There really is too much news packed into each week. You thought last week couldn’t get any worst? Well it did. “We’re 28th!” Yeah! Three of the four Republican candidates running for president in 2024 are No-Loads from the last campaign.…
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…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the topsy-turvy world we are living in. Sex scandals on the religious right. How much is Falwell getting to leave? Militia telling the police what to do. Police departments infiltrated by white supremacists & racists. Lots of lies at the Republican National Convention. Conspiracy theorists. Eating children. QAnon. Covid-19 is…
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…
Gary, Lyn, and Dee are tackling the never ending cycle of news. Big News from one of Colorado Spring’s school districts. Did we say it was Good News? From Foreign Affairs: Weak labor protections harm workers in a Covid-19 environment. With the loss of jobs, will the consuming economy come back? Are there more lay-offs…
Gary, Lyn and Dee venture into scary territory. Lyn just lead us into the Explicit Zone with his comments on a Faux Not-So News host. Yes! WE have crossed the line…
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…
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department’s Cultural Services Manager Matt Mayberry is the guest on this episode. We discuss the origins of Colorado Springs, and General Palmers vision of what the city would become, including Palmer’s building wide boulevards and planning for large, green spaces, with many parks. We also discuss Colorado Spring’s…
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…
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…
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,…
On this week’s podcast, the guest is Manitou Springs City Council member Steve Bremner. Besides being the newest member of city council, he is active in the outdoor recreation community in the Pikes Peak region. During this interview, he offers the Manitou Springs viewpoint regarding the Manitou Incline, and some proposals on how to alleviate…
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…
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? …
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…
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…
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…
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…
More things discussed between Council members Bill Murray & Don Knight Population getting more hostile? Does Colorado Springs have an unhealthy economy? What’s the future economy going to look like? Fewer businesses. How many will Colorado Springs lose? Is the citizens discretionary income shrinking, growing, or staying the same? Impact? Will there by reductions in…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the latest news about COVID-19, and other current events. Unemployment is up. Barron’s magazine says that Trump will win. What do 107 people who are out of the loop know? We have a state practicing Genocide? Human sacrifice? You’re kidding. Georgia is about 100% open, but too early. Residents from…
Who’s the main beneficiary of the Unified Development Code Is the Re-zoning study going to impact the city in the right or wrong way? There are concerns from Councilman Bill Murray. Will future park lands be impacted. You can find out at “The World According 2 Murray on Facebook. There will be a Digital Open…
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…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss COVID-19, tax breaks, and other news. Is the U.S. a failed country? Will we ever get enough test kits? Tax breaks? On the good side, corporate volunteers are doing their part. Michael Savage, a conservative radio host, lambasts other members of the conservative movement. Really? Expect the poverty rate to…
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…
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…
Does Colorado Springs have a future that will be robust? What do you do with a city that has a “Moat Mentality?” Change is coming demographically, technologically, environmentally, and politically. Will the establishment be able to handle it? Why the aversion to hiring consultants that can really help the city move forward? Is there a…
Colorado needs Wolves – not merely to restore a natural balance or the wildness that we all seek – though wolves will do that if they are present for long enough, in sufficient numbers and with wide enough distribution – but also to ensure that we pass on a Colorado intact, with a complete suite of native wildlife, to enrich future generations.
Too many candidates? Count ’em folks! Eight candidates vying to replace Cory Gardner in the U. S. Senate. Which one will be the lucky one to run? The presumptive favorite isn’t at this gathering. But they all have something important to say. The Democratic caucuses will winnow the herd. Stay tuned.
Is Colorado Springs going in the right direction? Does city council matter? Questions and answers about will there be a common balance to help Colorado Springs into the future? Isn’t it time to develop a real plan for the city’s growth prospects? Is development the way to go? Is Plan COS just another “feel good”…
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the use of e-bikes on trails and their concerns over users “hacking” the bikes; President’s Day hikes; winter is back and where to go snowshoeing; Bob’s new photography website. 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
This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob’s recent photography trip to Yellowstone National Park with National Geographic, Kevin’s recent hikes, and they examine the recent controversy surrounding Colorado Springs Parks. 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
Gary and Dee in the new studio. Lyn is under the weather, we wish him well. Another week filled with more news than we can handle. Doug Lamborn spewing his usual Clap Trap Stuff. Did Trump screw up? Frank Rich says the chickens will come home to roost. Bill Barr being investigated? NYC bar association…
Gary is going solo this week. He has a special guest, Retired Commander, Bob Acker. They discuss the accidents of the USS McCain and the USS Fitzgerald. They also discuss Marine Corp Squadron VFMA 242 Could these 2 accidents and one unprepared squadron be prevented? What are the findings that come out of the accident…
Some predictions are grounded in simple logic and others are off the wall. Predictions for 2020. What do you think they are? Is it time for the city to bond projects that are sorely needed? Will the EPA’s suit against the city be resolved this year? Will the city get the promised Broadband? Will traffic…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. (There is a lot of overlap in those topics.) Our last podcast of the year! We’ll be back next year! We start with information from our esteemed Congressional representation. Sadly, the poll on robocalls is closed, so the link cannot be included. Congressman Doug Lamborn continues…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Yeah, we’re tired of it all. Yet, press on we must. Cory Gardner is still trying to put lipstick on that pig. Doug Lamborn: Well, what can I say? He’s still the Albatross we have hanging around our collective necks. Military housing: Is it in dire…
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back! Due to a snowstorm and the Thanksgiving holiday we were off for two weeks! Congress critters Dougie Lamborn swamps us with his usual unsupported tripe and Senator Cory Gardner tries to burnish his moderate credentials and really isn’t too successful at it. Cory supports veterans getting jobs in the…
This week, Bob chats with Jim and John from the outdoors advocacy group Wild Connections. Part of the IndyGive! they discuss what the group does, it’s history, and why you should consider donating to them. 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
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. We start with a call for donations to the new Children’s Hospital. The hospital is looking for new toys and socks for children aged 0 – 18. The hospital is also accepting gently used books and ornaments. You can donate to the hospital or deliver your…
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that recommended that the National Park Service privatize campgrounds, bring in food trucks, Amazon deliveries and wifi to National Parks. Find out what Bob and Kevin think of the plan. Also, the IndyGive! is under way. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. We start this week with a review of election results locally and nationwide. We also review the latest updates on the impeachment inquiry. Good News: New York city is going to Rank Choice Voting. Democracy is alive and well. Aurora, CO is looking at…
Is the Colorado Springs Planning Commission encouraging STRs? Are Short Term Rentals a boon or detriment to Colorado Springs’ economy? Council member Bill Murray discusses this issue with Mike Applegate of the Neighborhood Preservation Alliance. What is the effect on neighbors and neighborhoods? Is there a balance between home ownership and STRs? The Planning Commission…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. There is always something in politics to discuss. More incoherent babbling from Cory Gardner. Catch his new theme music. The Dept. of Education (U.S) is looking at a loan forgiveness program. Churches past the collection plate and payoff medical bills. School kids are getting…
This conversation from a Republican and Democratic point of view The National Popular Vote is discussed in detail by State Senator Mike Foote and former California assembly member and state senator, Ray Haynes. Senator Foote will present the Democratic view and Ray Haynes will present the Republican conservative point of view. Will they be close…
Gary and Dee discuss current events and politics. Lyn is off doing home maintenance. Is your job promotion or employment mobility hampered? Learn what the Glass Floor is all about. See how a system is rigged to keep you from your potential, blocking you by someone with an IQ lower than yours. Time for Non-Compete…