Council members Bill Murray and Tom Strand turn up the heat in this episode discussing the “should we, shouldn’t we” on stormwater and roads. Tom’s Energy Vision for Colorado Springs Utilities is discussed, and how real world downsizing and outsourcing affected Colorado Springs. (Recorded 9/22/17) Post a comment below and let us know what you…
Bob talks with David Leinweber, owner of Anglers Covey in Colorado Springs, and president of the non-profit Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (http://ppora.org/). Topics include: History and mission of the alliance; the state of funding of national and local lands and parks; commercial and non-profit partnerships; stewardship and more.
This week on Episode 102 of Easy Vegan: Lani Muelrath’s new book The Mindful Vegan – a 30-day plan – is a guide to mindfulness, mindful eating and how both are connected to our attentiveness to being vegan. Also available on iTunes and Stitcher This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part by Syndication available: Interested in bringing…
Paul Nielson began his career as a Data Systems Technician Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service. He spent three decades developing data-centric software for various clients, and is a best-selling tech author. He now runs his own tech company, Tejon Tech, which specializes in database applications. Topics Discussed: A brief overview of Tejon…
Gary, Lyn and Dee start discussing the Appropriations Bills put out by Congress so far this year. Total savings for the eight bills equals $19.7 Billion. This sounds like a lot of money, but we haven’t gotten any figures on final bills for Defense or Entitlements. The Agricultural Appropriations bill would cut $876 Million dollars…
Mike Pach interviews Colorado wildlife photographer Dan Walters.
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Colorado State Parks funding; bike event at Cheyenne Mt. State Park; efforts to reduce deaths on Colorado’s 14,000′ peaks; and dissect a Washington Post article about using technology while hiking. Items discussed in this podcast: Parks and Wildlife Funding – Events at Cheyenne Mountain State Park – Efforts to reduce fatalities…
This week on Episode 101 of Easy Vegan: Aryenish Birdie founded Encompass to create leadership opportunities and tools for individuals and organizations that will build a more diverse and inclusive animal protection movement. Also available on iTunes and Stitcher This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part by Syndication available: Interested in bringing Easy Vegan with JL…
Today’s featured thought leader is Natalie Gowen, a brand strategist and content coach. She started writing for onlineand print outlets in 2007 and is published on top copywriting and industry sites and local newspapers, including the Colorado Springs Gazette. In 2013, she launched her copywriting and web design firm, Moxie Tonic, where she works with…
Gary, Lyn & Dee discuss news of the week. We start by discussing possible hyperloop routes proposed for the Colorado region. How would you like to travel to the Denver Airport in minutes? Cheyenne less than ten minutes away? Maybe you want to travel to Houston in under two hours? All of these are possibilities.…
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about backpacking to Colorado’s Ice Lake, hiking to the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a ballot initiative to provide extra money to El Paso County Parks, trail maps (https://www.pptrailmaps.com) , Ring the Peak trail system, allowing dogs in Cheyenne Mountain State Park (cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/New….aspx?NewsID=6288), and a…
Gary and Dee are back from a week off. We have managed to get Lyn back! Huzzah! Our topics include the Equifax security breach. Since this was recorded, the forced arbitration clause has been removed. However, beware that if you accept their one year free monitoring, they will require a credit card and will charge…
Jon Khoury is the Executive Director of Cottonwood Center for the Arts, and is a board member of The Downtown Partnership, The Colorado Springs Public Market and Board President of The Public Arts Commission. A Colorado College Graduate, class of 1984, he’s thrilled to be back in Colorado Springs, helping move the city forward by giving…
This week on Episode 100 of Easy Vegan: Stephanie Redcross created Vegan Mainstream to empower individuals to turn their vegan passion into a vegan business. More vegan businesses mean vegans have more opportunities to buy products and services that are kind to animals, the environment and good for people. Today Stephanie shares a few ideas…
Chef Stevie is going to tell us how to fix Liver and onions. What???? Ugh!!!!! Oh, I mean, how to take care of your Liver’s health. That’s right, your Liver needs to be taken care of health wise like other parts of our body. The list of things to do are too long to be…
Mike Pach interviews award-winning photographer Michael Crouser about his books, publishing and his workshop “Finding Your Voice as a Photographer.”
Bob talks with Larry Fariss, president of the Black Forest Trails Association, about their history and mission.
Bill Murray and Tom Strand get into a heated and somewhat testy conversation about Stormwater. The mayor is bandied about with a certain irreverence and as Bill says, “Get ready for a ride.” Do they solve the problem? No! They’re only scratching the surface. Fees, water volume, Pueblo, EPA development polling and Costa Rica (?)…
This week on Episode 99 of Easy Vegan: The second of a two-part interview, Christopher Sebastian, brings his global lecture topics to Easy Vegan listeners. In this episode, we talk about fur vs. hair, Skinny Bitch, sheet cake, and why veganism is political. Also available on iTunes and Stitcher. This episode of Easy Vegan is supported in part…