Happy Star Wars Day! Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. We start with some good news. The Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity office has a program to help low income veterans with home repairs. To find out more about this program, contact the Pikes Peak Office at (719) 472-7800 x 109, or…
Gary and Dee discuss politics and current events. Lyn is on vacation this week. We discuss questions asked of people running for Congress who want endorsements from the current Republican Administration. There are questions to offend everyone. We discuss the brilliant decision by the city council to bankrupt the city of Colorado Springs. The geniuses…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. This week’s topics include two different takes on April 20th. We discuss the planned student walkout on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. 19 years, and still no major gun reform. We discuss the decriminalization of marijuana. If you’d like to send a letter to…
Can Colorado Springs afford to water its parks? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss ways of addressing that financial challenge. Also: Surplus city revenue? Bill thinks the town will be hitting an economic downturn very soon. Doug Lamborn’s spot in the primary heads to the Colorado Supreme Court. Hickenlooper for president 2020? (Episode…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. We start out discussing the latest goings on in Washington, DC. Paul Ryan is retiring. And, in less than two years, he’ll be eligible for $79k/yr for the rest of his life. (Or more depending on what he does next.) We discussed Social Security and you…
Gary, Lyn and Dee are joined by Sean Cayton. We discuss a variety of topics this week. We have a lot to say about Rep. Lamborn’s possible omission from the upcoming primary ballot this year. We discuss the congressman’s view of the military — yea for privatization, nay for the social safety net. (A large…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and topics of the day. This week we’re discussing Infrastructure and Maintenance. Maintenance gets no attention until something breaks. We discuss clean water, the choice for humans everywhere. We discuss Good News! We discuss the current Republican Administration’s cabinet turnover. (We might need some Dramamine!) We discuss Amazon…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and current events. We discuss the new National Security Adviser to the Republican Administration, John Bolton. We continue our discussion of the cog railway that ascends Pikes Peak. Cambridge Analytica’s behavior is hashed over. Andrew McCabe’s firing is reviewed. Good luck to him in the future. …
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day. We talk economics! How has Vet Choice worked out for local veterans? Not so good. More than a six month waiting period, for people with suicidal depression. We discuss a better way to spend $1.4 Trillion. How about forgiving all student loan debt? Talk about something…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. Always, there is political discussion. Our topics this episode include State of the Fifth, basically our reaction to our congress person’s newsletter. One of our big discussions is the Pennsylvania gerrymander. The Pennsylvania legislature has gerrymandered the heck out of the state. They are…
Terry Martinez is running for House District 18 in Colorado Springs. The Young Democrats get his take on various subjects from education, energy, universal healthcare, and more. Terry’s an artist, chemistry teacher, coach and principal. After 31 years as an educator, he has retired and wants to start a new career as a politician. He…
New title! New graphic coming soon! Look for us on iTunes! Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Always, there is politics. We discuss Puerto Rico, still suffering. Now suffering without FEMA and with temporary housing stipends cut. We discuss the Democratic memo which has just been released. While the current Republican Administration…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events. We have a special guest this week, John Hawk who discusses the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation story. We discuss the NRA and the carousel of White House appointments among other topics. DISCLAIMER: While discussing Banning Lewis Ranch, we posit that there will be 17 houses per acre. This was…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Our topics this week include the overnight #shutdown. We discuss #DACA. #Dreamer legislation is supposed to be proposed on 12 February. Should we have another Day without an Immigrant? VP Pence leads the delegation to the Olympics. We discuss the Orange One’s desire to have a…
Lyn’s out sick. Gary and Dee discuss topics of the day and current events. We talk about the $1,000 bonuses that aren’t really $1,000. We discuss the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Look for our Special, already out on the website.) We discuss Robert Reich’s response to the State of the Union Address. We talk…
Tom Reynolds, candidate for Colorado House District 19 opens up about his life, faith, and beliefs. He appears to be a people’s candidate for his concerns about water, highway expansions, the criminal justice system, drug related issues, and most importantly: Kids. Check out his website for more of his positions.(Recorded: 2018 01 15 Episode 14)
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss news and politics. This week we discussed #AI taking over white collar jobs. Lyn is reading a book, “Rise of the Robots.” And, he discusses some of the scenarios that we’ll likely see in the near future. We discuss the #DCCC’s lack of funding for candidates nationwide. We discuss the…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and topics of the day. So many topics, so little time. Tom Steyer, Democratic billionaire behind the impeachment movement, has bought 535 copies of ‘Fire and Fury.’ He plans on sending them to every senator and representative in Washington, DC. We talked about new rules and regulations going…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. We start with a couple of PSAs for listeners in the Pikes Peak Region. State of the Region Luncheon @ Great Wolf Lodge, $42/person. If you are interested in talking with County Commissioners Darryl Glen or Stan VanderWerf, check out: www.trilakeschamber.com MVEA is giving bill credit…
Lyn and Dee discuss current events and news of the day. Our main topic this week is the Magnitsky Act. This piece of legislation was adopted in the US after Russian officials stole a hedge fund from UK citizen William Browder. His lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky exposed the corruption. For his work in defense of his…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. We would like to thank you for listening throughout the year, and let you know we’re taking next week off. Our topics for this week include Doug Jones’ Senate victory in Alabama. Despite all the voter suppression and intimidation, he won. He won by a margin…
Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand share their list of New Year’s resolution. The discussion includes ballot issues, Gallagher amendment, TABOR, Banning-Lewis Ranch annexation, Martin-Drake power plant, Mark Waller, strong mayor concept, toll lanes, council staff, parks; public safety, housing and leadership. Click POST below and let us know your thoughts (Episode…
Bob sits down with Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition to recap 2017 and what it meant for outdoor recreation and advocacy in the Pikes Peak region.
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. We start our podcast with a discussion on the lack of an El Paso County needle exchange program. Peggy Littleton, El Paso Country Commissioner who sits on the Board of Health is opposed to one. This Pro-Life, Republican from District 5 believes a needle exchange encourages…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and issues of the day. This episode’s topics include Puerto Rico, again. We heard stories this week of millions of dollars spent on tarps that were never distributed. Taxes, taxes, taxes. How does the tax bill will impact public schools. There will be more on this in the…
Gary Fornander, Jane Ard-Smith and Peg Perl of the League of Women’s Voters discuss the impact of outside money and special interest money on local politics in Colorado Springs. Well worth the listen. (Recorded 2017 11 18)
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss news and current events. We discuss the fact that most of Puerto Rico is still without power. What happened to that project started by Whitefish Energy? Oh, that’s right, it failed. Cory Gardner wants your opinion on taxes. Feel free to use resistbot by texting ‘resist’ to 50409. The app…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events. Topics this week include the new Republican tax bill, Mueller’s indictments against Papadopoulos, Manafort and Gates. Papadopoulos has been proactively cooperating in Mueller’s investigation. What is going on with Sam Clovis and the USDA? What is up with Wilbur Ross and the bank of Cyprus? The charges include: …
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day. We’ll start with Senator Gardner’s request for your feedback on taxes. And, if you don’t know what to say, we discuss what will happen to your taxes. So, give a listen and you’ll know how this proposal affects your bottom line. http://www.Gardner.Senate.gov/taxes is your link to…
Electra Johnson and Tracie Powell on their first outing together really get on a roll about guns and gun violence; and they put the passion into passionate. This segment rated NC-17 and should be listened to only under adult supervision. Recorded 10/4/17
Bob and El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller discuss TABOR ballot issue 1A, and what it means to the county parks and outdoor recreation in general.
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of current concern. Our topics this week include Puerto Rico, where many people still lack clean water and most still lack electricity. We discuss the aid bill for Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and California. The Republican Administrations efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, how much will that cost…
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…
Jill Gaebler’s reelection campaign for Colorado Springs City Council in April required her to take a break from podcasting, but she is back! Jill and Jan reminisce about the 2017 city election, they discuss a lot of good news in the Mayor’s proposed 2018 city budget, and the upcoming vote on the proposed stormwater fee.…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day. Our main topic — #Guns. We could literally do this topic every week. As of this taping, there had been 273 mass shootings in the US in the year 2017. We discuss the Las Vegas mass shooting (we skip the Lawrence, Kansas shooting.) We discuss our…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss Hurricane Maria, underfunded and dying rural hospitals and the rest of the appropriations bills. The Interior Appropriations Bill cuts $31.4 Billion dollar. A significant cut of $534 Million to the EPA. Apparently, the environment no longer needs protecting? We’ve won the battle? We’re reforming the Endangered Species Act. How long…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Gary and Dee do a news round-up for the week. We discuss the epi-pen settlement between Mylan and the US Attorney’s Office. Want to help the Jewish Bar Association raise money for the Southern Poverty Law Center? What’s going on with the various new health care bills being proposed? Is Mike Pence planning on running…
Gary and Dee discuss the new level of hate that this Republican administration has brought forth. Yes, we’ve always had those who would discriminate against others, but now they are emboldened. What does it say about a presidency when the manufacturer of Tiki torches does a better job distancing themselves from White Supremacists, than the…
This may be the first time urinalysis has been discussed on Council Matters. Medical Marijuana is the burning topic today as Bill Murray tries to persuade Tom Strand that Colorado Springs should legalize it. The city is leaving $16 to $24 million a year in tax revenue on the table by not allowing recreational marijuana…
Gary and Dee continue the discussion on Teaching in America today. We compare the pay of teachers to babysitters and child care centers. We’re getting a real bargain here. We can afford to pay our nation’s educators more. We discuss how many colleges staff their departments with adjunct professors to avoid having to employ full-time…
Gary and Dee discuss the Anti-Civil Rights Era that we find ourselves in these days. Our main topic is Teaching in America today. What are the requirements to be a teacher. What is the pay like. What have charter schools done to the equation. How many teachers are paid a living wage in the US…
Gary and Dee discuss another alternate voting method: Approval Voting. It’s much easier than Rank Choice Voting. It’s biggest drawback is that it doesn’t have a ‘catchy’ name. The Voting Integrity Commission is up and running. Sadly, Colorado is one of the states cooperating with it. Thanks Wayne Williams! We also discuss some of the…
Gary, Dee, and Joe discuss Rank Choice Voting. Rank choice voting is a better way to vote. It gives everyone a voice. It eliminates negative advertising. It stops fringe candidates from winning. It has the side effect of a more involved electorate. In US cities where it is used, there is a higher voter turn…
Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand are at it again, discussing Colorado Springs issues with wit, charm and daring. No holds barred when discussing Stormwater issues that face the city – including EPA lawsuit, Pueblo lawsuit, and the difficulty of financing Stormwater infrastructure. Does the City have the leadership to make Stormwater happen? Listen and…
Gary and Dee discuss the latest version of the Republican Tax Cut bill, otherwise known as Trumpcare. What would this new ‘healthcare’ bill change? For adults under the age of 65 the consequences are disastrous. The premiums could rise to as much as five times what a younger adult would pay. Currently, that is capped…
Gary and Dee discuss dialysis and dialysis clinics. What is the state of dialysis here in the United States? Did you know dialysis is guaranteed to everyone who needs it? Why is so much of our dialysis care tied up in for-profit clinics? What are the consequences of this? DaVita is a national for-profit dialysis…
Gary and Dee discuss health care in America. We’d love to discuss the current health care ‘reform’ proposals, but those aren’t finalized, yet. Our main focus of discussion is lack of primary care physicians. According to a Medical Colleges report, the US could lose 100,000 physicians in eight years. That’s a staggering number. Repealing the…
Part Two of Guns. Gary and Dee are back for the second half of our episode on #guns. What happens in states with stricter gun laws? Lower rates of homicide and suicide. There was no substitution effect found. Removing guns from domestic abusers lowered intimate partner death rates 7 – 19%. How did the Protection…
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…
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…
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…
Gary and Dee discuss GINA, the Genetic Information Non-Disclosure Act. How will the Republican Health Plan affect this? What are the consequences for people who might have a bad gene? What are the consequences for medical research if people aren’t willing to participate? Other main topic of the week, the “gig economy.” What are the…
Gary and Dee discuss a variety of topics! FBI Director Comey is fired. Trump invites the Russians to the Oval Office. Free Speech is under attack here in the US and abroad. State funded adoption agencies in Texas discriminating against potential adoptive parents. Why aren’t Republican house members holding town halls to discuss their votes…
Gary and Dee discuss Trump’s first 100 days; the adjustments that the Republican administration wants to make to the Antiquities Act; and Organ Donation. 100 days of broken promises. Well, most sane people didn’t want them all fulfilled, anyways. The Antiquities Act, we recently celebrated 100 years of the National Park System. The National Park…
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…
Gary and Dee back from a long break. We discuss a number of issues, the local election results. National issues, including the #SCOTUS appointment. We discuss international issues from anti-gay violence in Netherlands to missile strikes in #Syria. All three city ballot issues passed in the recent April election. This includes the public oversight before…
Bill & Tom discuss the April 4, 2017 election, the jockeying for political advantage, plus: Did council make a move to the “Dark side” as expressed by the daily newspaper?
Gary and Dee discuss the latest Republican budget. Agricultural Dept. cut 21%. Commerce Dept. cut 16%. Defense Dept. 9% increase. Education Dept. cut 14%. But, an increase in vouchers for school ‘choice.’ Energy Dept. cut 6%. Health and Human Services cut 18%. With the National Institute of Health receiving a 19% cut. Dept. of Homeland…
Gary and Dee discuss a variety of topics. Nine bills working their way through the House of Representatives include: Terminating the EPA, Nationwide Voucher Program for Schools, Terminate the Dept. of Education, Changes to Hunting Rules in National Wildlife Refuges, Repeal the ACA, Defunding Planned Parenthood, National Right-to-Work Legislation, Punishing Sanctuary Cities, and Criminalizing Abortion.…
Starting with the completion of 2 years on council and promises made during their campaigns, Bill & Tom go off the rails from there with discussions on storm water fees, park and recreation funding, 911 response times, priorities, and de-TABORing.
Gary and Dee discuss the latest activities of our Republican administration and our Republican Congress. Five weeks of the current administration and what has been accomplished? Would you like to ask your Congressional Representatives? It’s a shame they didn’t hold town hall meetings for us to do that. There seems to be a push in…
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…
Gary and Dee discuss the 25th Amendment, Judge Merrick Garland, and Judge Neil Gorsuch. What is the 25th Amendment? It outlines the procedures for removing a president from office. What are the qualifications of Judge Merrick Garland? What are the qualifications of Judge Neil Gorsuch? How do the representatives from Colorado feel about Judge Gorsuch? …
Gary and Dee discuss the 1st Amendment, and the freedoms it offers. We discuss the 8th Amendment and the prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. We discuss the Geneva conventions on refugees. We discuss the Geneva conventions on the prohibition of torture. Is the Muslim ban illegal, does it pass the Geneva conventions on refugees? …
Gary and Dee discuss the inauguration, the women’s march, the efforts underway already to undermine the benefits provided by the ACA and impeachment. This is part one. Did you march? Gary and other Studio 809 podcasters marched in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, January 21st. Over 3 million people marched in the US. There were…
Does the Olympic Museum have local support? Is the financing coming up short? Will private funding come to the rescue?
Gary and Dee discuss MLK day, a day of service, volunteerism, the future of science in the new administration, what the repeal of the affordable care act means to health care, and the inauguration. MLK day is traditionally a day of service. If you haven’t volunteered for anything lately, perhaps consider it. There are a…
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a recent study regarding the economic benefit of city parks, attempts to raise more money for parks, stormwater issues, and Kevin’s big plans for 2018
Gary and Dee discuss the American Legislative Exchange Council. Who is writing your legislation? Who is sponsoring it? What are the goals of this legislation? Voting rights. Right to Work. Stand Your Ground. What other laws has ALEC sponsored? What legislators in your state belong? Want to look up a piece of legislation to see…
Gary and Dee discuss medical news from STAT. Our main topic is banking. We discuss bank misconduct. The mortgage crisis and foreclosure fraud. Chain of Title, by David Dayen covers a lot of the illegal procedures that banks engaged in during the financial crisis. #mortgagecrisis #foreclosurefraud #bankingirregularities
Gary is going solo for this one! Topics he covers in this podcast are: F16 and FA18s, child labor and cancer.
Gary and Dee discuss the electoral college, some of president elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. We cover Pizza Gate scandal, and how just about every cabinet pick so far is the worst one for that department. To keep track of the latest scandal, why not check out https://corrupt.af/ #trumpcabinet
Gary and Dee discuss the Bureau of Land Management leases in Western Colorado. Main topic this week, Healthcare in the US. We cover possible changes in the safety provided by the Affordable Care Act and upcoming proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid. Will you still have coverage in 2017? How much will it cost you? …
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…
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.
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?
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…
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss Voter Suppression, Social Security and Retirement.
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
Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!)
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…
The cable guy and Jill’s cat ate a hamburger. Trump and women’s rights. Jan Doran Day. The homeless camp disbanded by the city. Does the city have a long-term vision for the homeless challenge? The recently passed cottage food ordinance. Public Improvement Fees – a tax. The downside of term limits.
Gary and Dee discuss the Lamborn minute, voting database, voting deadlines and registration and Colorado Blue Book ballot issues. Link included for Colorado Secretary of State so people can check their registration and find out how to register and other pertinent information regarding the upcoming election. http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/main.html
Dee and Gary have a lively conversation about National Parks and news around the country.
Gary and Dee discuss Climate Change, Fracking, and alternate energies.
Gary and Dee discuss College Affordability, Corporate Inversions, and Cory Gardner
First episode with a new co-host. Gary and Dee discuss Doug Lamborn, Zika funding and the increase costs of Epi Pens.
This week Bill and Tom discuss Gazette newspaper ownership (Philip Anschutz), how do you feel about the future of newspapers? Whistleblower at Memorial Hospital terminated, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda coming to town, “Council Meeting Gets Lively” headline and the land use appeal controversy behind it. Large marijuana grows in town creating a fire hazard,…