Since the November election, more than 40 grassroots organizations have popped up in El Paso County. Laura Kadlecek of Citizens for Hope and Ryan Barry of Unite Colorado Springs join Electra to discuss activism and “the politically homeless” in today’s trying times. Also, an invitation to join Electra at the IBEW July 1 for the…
In part 2 of our interview, Jerry talks about planning his hike to the base camp of Mt Everest, and being on the trail during a devastating earthquake
Jennifer Clark is the general manager of Mountain Cellars Fine Wine and Spirits. She was raised in a family-owned-and-operated greenhouse business. From the time she could walk, she was learning to run a company and work hard. She worked in real estate until 2007 when she moved to Colorado, and has been working in the…
Electra Johnson believes what the Democratic Party does in a conservative stronghold like Colorado Springs is more critical now than ever. Architect/urban designer, and chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party, Electra launches her new podcast, We the People, with this episode. Today, Electra shares how and why she got involved in politics, and…
Gary and Dee discuss #guns. Let’s start with the 2nd Amendment, adopted to the Constitution in December, 1791. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. At the time of the amendment, guns were slower, less…
Bob talks with local hiker and adventurer Jerry Rhodes about world adventures, how to prepare, hiring a guide company and more.
Mundi Ross is the founder of Salt+Butter Cookie Company, Colorado Collective and COCO Crafted. She discovered an amazing community of creatives and small business owners, which led her to start a publication that tells their stories, in an effort to grow the community and highlight all the talented individuals in Southern Colorado. In March 2017, Mundi…
Mike Pach interviews Bob Jackson who won the Pulitzer for his photo of Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963. Listen as Bob shares his account of this historic moment.
Chef Stevie and Deb Walker discuss food preservation and the various methods to accomplish that task. Learn how long you can keep your preserved foods either in a jar or frozen. They talk about fermenting and we’re not saying “Corn Squeezings” aka “Moon Shine.” Kimchee and sauerkraut are the subject of fermenting. 2017 06 14
Bob and Kevin talk about some recent adventures on the trail, knowing your limits, the re-opening of the Crags trail, and the difference between being lost or just not knowing where you are.
Chef Stevie and her guest, Jan Mauzy, discuss child safety in the kitchen beginning with handling of kitchen utensils. Should you give your child a sharp knife? Listen and find out. Why get children involved in preparing food? You’d be surprised at the answer. Teach them about spices and what they add to their food.…
This week on Episode 89 of Easy Vegan: Kat Mendenhall returns to the show to share how her dream of making vegan cowboy boots has expanded to a boutique. She shares how she mentors others who want to turn their passion to profit. Also available on iTunes and Stitcher. This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part…
Bob and Kevin talk about Kevin’s backpacking trip into the Elk Creek Wilderness, Bob’s trip to Yosemite National Park, an updated map from Pocket Pals, and a GIVE AWAY for some lucky listeners.
On June 2, 2017, US Representative Ed Perlmutter (D,) from 7th District of Colorado held a rally at Ivy Wild School, in Colorado Springs. Gary and Dee were there to ask questions and observe. We got there quite early and had the Congressman to ourselves for a while. So, we got a few questions in. …
Gary and Dee discuss the PPLD’s summer reading program; Care and Share’s summer feeding program and Colorado Action Network’s town hall. Pike Peak’s Library District summer reading program for children and teens has started. Swing by your local library and sign up. Prizes for all who complete their goals. Care and Share is fighting summer…
Chef Stevie and interior designer Christine D’alessio get into interior design of the kitchen and dining room. Isn’t this suppose to be a cooking show? Come on, folks. What does the color of a kitchen have to do with your appetite? Angling the dining room table? Should you have engineered flooring or hardwood flooring or…
Mike Pach interviews Denver Post photo editor, Dean Krakel, about photojournalism, hiking the Colorado Trail and prepping for a hike of the Continental Divide Trail.
Council members Bill Murray and Tom Strand are at it again taking on the subject of renewables in Colorado Springs. The citizen owned utility needs to get out of the coal generating business. Both agree. Looking at battery storage is one of Bill’s suggestions. It’s being done in other locales. Why not here in Colorado…