This week on Episode 68 of Easy Vegan: Marie Oser, author of The Skinny on Soy, debunks anti-soy myths and shares information on the health benefits of consuming soyfoods. Also available for download on iTunes and Stitcher. This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part by
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about ideal gifts in all price ranges for the outdoor enthusiasts on your holiday gift giving list.
Gary and Dee discuss Federal whistle blowers and the Denver VA. Our main topic this week, just in time for Thanksgiving, Hunger in America. #DenverVA #whistleblowers #hungerinamerica
Dave Gardner guest-hosts one last time before Bill Murray rejoins the show. Co-Host Tom Strand gives a shout out to all the citizens who volunteer for various boards and committees. Some local organizations that endorse and fund council campaigns: The HBA (Housing and Building Association) and Regional Business Alliance (RBA). Colorado Springs Forward. They discuss…
Bob and Kevin talk about the groups, people and businesses they are thankful for in providing outdoor recreation opportunities. Also, Bob’s Black Friday “Opt Outside” hike, and an update to an earlier blog about the “Missing Link” trail.
This week on Episode 67 of Easy Vegan: Steve Jenkins, one of Esther the Wonder Pig’s “dads” and co-founder of the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, is back to talk about a horrifying incident in Toronto that left pigs injured and killed and the impact it’s had on his vegan activism. Also available for download…
Mike Pach interviews Natalie Johnson, executive director of the Manitou Art Center.
Gary and Dee discuss election results nationwide. Topics include — presidential election, state ballot initiatives nationwide– marijuana, minimum wage. Some local Colorado initiatives–Right to Die, Amending our state constitution, tax collection, prison slavery, and tobacco taxes.
Thanksgiving plans. Why is the EPA suing Colorado Springs over stormwater? Has the city been too developer-friendly? Upcoming city election, status of ballot measure to kill the Strawberry Fields land swap with The Broadmoor, TABOR refund or not, and 6 district council seats up for grabs.
Tom Strand and guest-co-host Dave Gardner discuss the recent national election and the upcoming local election. Included: what will happen to the Clean Power Plan? Will burning coal to generate electricity return to favor in Colorado Springs?
Bob chats with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates president Cory Sutela about their mission, history and projects, including an exciting new trail.
This week on Episode 66 of Easy Vegan: Vegan Holiday Kitchen author Nava Atlas shares holiday cooking tips. Whether hosting a vegan Thanksgiving or bringing a dish as a guest, she has tips on how to work with squash, dessert ideas, and great short-cuts to make it nice and easy! Also available for download on iTunes and Stitcher.…
Gary, Dee and Lyn discuss Doug Lamborn, Planned Parenthood, Eugenics and Election 2016. The somewhat upbeat tone is due to our lack of knowledge of what was to come.
Post-Election Blues. Jill reminds us that so much of politics and getting things done is local. What’s on Jan’s post-election music mix? Colorado and local election results are also discussed. Is Colorado a red state or a blue state? Council changes to the mayor’s proposed 2017 city budget. The funding challenge facing United Way for…
Tom Strand explains the difference between 911 and 211 calls, and fills us in on the new 311 call center being considered.
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about hiking into the Grand Canyon, a new trail map for Palmer Park and Kevin’s latest experience hiking the popular Crags Trail
This week on Episode 65 of Easy Vegan: Kristy Turner, author of “But I Could Never Go Vegan” is back with a new cookbook, “But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan,” and she has ideas for you on how to bridge the “multivore” gap in your home and within your family. Also available for download…
Mike Pach interviews Denver-based landscape and travel photographer, Joseph Roybal.
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss Voter Suppression, Social Security and Retirement.
Did Jan smoke pot in her youth? Reefer Madness in Colorado Springs: Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin discuss the medical marijuana moratorium. Is that being “business friendly?” Is the Gazette editorializing about this in its news coverage? Should city council be listening to “the voices of the people or the voices of the powerful?” The…
The 2017 city budget for Colorado Springs is the topic as Tom Strand fills in Dave Gardner, who is sitting in for vacationing Bill Murray. Merit raises for city employees and across-the-board raises in public safety are on the agenda. What about police foot patrols downtown and in Old Colorado City? Therapeutic recreation?
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a recent survey about millennials and the outdoors, getting them involved in non-profit groups and expanding their influence in local policy
This week on Episode 64 of Easy Vegan: Washington Post food and dining editor Joe Yonan joins JL to talk tempeh, beans, and how he created a vegetable-forward Thanksgiving centerpiece. Also available for download on iTunes and Stitcher. This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part by and