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Colorado Springs’ controversial e-bikes ordinance proposal is discussed with longtime trail advocates Kent and Ruth Obee. The proposal would define Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, powered by an electric motor, as "non-motorized use,” in order to “comply with” or “circumvent” (depending on your point of view) the voter-approved TOPS (Trails, Open Space and Parks) prohibition of motorized vehicles in TOPS-ac...

Cyber Sitrep Episode #2 "Compliance Vs. Security" Episodes will release every Wednesday. The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cy...

Welcome to the Cyber Sitrep! Episode #1 "Why Now?" Episodes will release every Wednesday. The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and c...

We celebrate the giving season by learning all about the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, which launched November 1, from Victoria Norton. Victoria is executive director of Give Pikes Peak, which has raised over $18.5 million for local nonprofits since 2009. Also, Dave delivers alarming climate news, and in the ensuing discussion, Al stands up for people who eat regularly at all the fast-food hamb...

Get to know the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado District 5. In this casual conversation, we get into: Demographics – younger people moving here History of the position and the D/R split Rental rates in Colorado Springs vs Denver Pueblo and El Paso Counties shifting toward blue More younger voters tending to be unaffiliated Military spouses not getting much attention Importance of e...

Dylan Craddock with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region fills us in on Arts Month happenings in October. The conversation in this episode ends up covering downtown art, murals, art on the street and public art maps, economic impact of arts nonprofits, the LART budget, the mayor, Pridefest, Veteran’s Day Parade, candidate forums, Colorado Springs City Council redistricting project, an...

We review both the good news and the challenges shared by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade in his recent State of the City address. We also congratulate Mayor Yemi for shaking up the tradition of Springs mayors delivering State of the City addresses exclusively at high-dollar business lunches or breakfasts. Covered in this episode: self-licking ice cream cones, utility rate increase, potholes,...

A preview of the upcoming Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, plus election forums, bus ridership, Patty Jewett Porchfest, Burning Man, and taking back our streets – from aggressive and speeding drivers. Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Executive Director Nicole Nicoletta joins Al and Dave to share details about the longest-running women’s film festival in North America. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ro...

Recreational sports with local nonprofit UpaDowna are all discussed in this freewheeling conversation. Therapeutic recreation specialist Jacki Mueller shares a young person’s view of the local, active lifestyle. Jacki Mueller has worked with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, UpaDowna, and Angletech Cycles. MENTIONED: Angletech Cycles. https://cycledifferent.com/ The Women’s...

Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing's off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches y...

Tax season can feel overwhelming—especially when paperwork is missing, IRS notices are arriving, or you are unsure how much you may owe. 😟 But one choice can make a powerful difference: address your taxes early instead of allowing a manageable problem to become a costly IRS resolution case. In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, Enrolled Agent, explains the difference between t...

Money should create options—not keep you up at night. 😟 In this powerful episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, EA, talks with Sari Ibrahim, MBA and host of Thinking Like a Bank , about a different way to think about financial security, wealth-building, life insurance, retirement planning, and taxes. Instead of relying on only one traditional path, this conversation explores how proper...

When you owe the IRS, the fear can feel relentless. The letters keep coming. The balance may keep growing. And late-night commercials make it sound as if there is a magical program that can wipe everything away overnight. 😟📬 In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, EA, is joined by tax-resolution attorney and educator Eric Green to separate real IRS resolution options from misle...

The end of the year can feel busy enough without worrying about taxes—but waiting until the last minute can turn uncertainty into stress. 😟 In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, Enrolled Agent, shares why preparing early can help you avoid surprises, protect your records, and enter tax season with more confidence and peace of mind. 🌟 Whether you are an employee, self-employed...

Tax stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you are facing unfiled returns, confusing IRS notices, growing balances, or uncertainty about what comes next. 😟 In this episode, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical lessons from a challenging tax season and explains why proactive planning, accurate records, and experienced guidance can make a meaningful difference. You will hear about:...

When IRS notices, back taxes, unfiled returns, wage garnishments, bank levies, or tax liens begin taking over your life, it can feel like there is no way out. 😟💔 The stress can follow you to work, sit beside you at the dinner table, and keep you awake at night. But an IRS tax problem does not have to define your future. In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge disc...

Tax stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you are facing unfiled returns, confusing IRS notices, growing balances, or uncertainty about what comes next. 😟 In this episode, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical lessons from a challenging tax season and explains why proactive planning, accurate records, and experienced guidance can make a meaningful difference. You will hear about:...

An IRS balance can feel like a weight on your chest—especially when notices keep arriving, penalties and interest continue to grow, and you are unsure how you will ever pay what you owe. 😟📬 But owing the IRS does not mean you are out of options. In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge explains the IRS Offer in Compromise program: a potential path for qualifying ta...

Your tax return holds more than numbers—it holds your identity, your financial life, your family’s information, and the trust you place in the professional preparing it. 🧾💔 In this important episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, Enrolled Agent, talks with cybersecurity expert Alvion Legal of ABL Computers about protecting personal and business tax information from today’s growing “cy...

Tax stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you are facing unfiled returns, confusing IRS notices, growing balances, or uncertainty about what comes next. 😟 In this episode, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical lessons from a challenging tax season and explains why proactive planning, accurate records, and experienced guidance can make a meaningful difference. You will hear about:...

😰 You open the mailbox, see a 1099, and suddenly your mind is racing: “Do I owe taxes? Did I miss something? What happens now?” If you have ever felt that knot in your stomach, this episode of Tax Answers Advisor is for you. 🎙️ Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge breaks down the tax forms that can catch people off guard — including 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-C, 1099-K, 1099-R, 1099-B, and 1099-S — and...

😰 Tax season can feel overwhelming — especially when you are worried about missing documents, delayed refunds, confusing tax credits, or choosing the wrong person to prepare your return. In this 2021 episode of Tax Answers Advisor , Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical guidance to help individuals, families, and business owners approach taxes with more confidence and less fear. You wil...

When IRS letters arrive, unfiled returns pile up, or tax debt starts to feel impossible, it can create a burden that follows you everywhere. 😔 This episode of The Tax Answers Advisor is a reminder that you are not alone — and that taking one informed step can begin to restore your peace of mind. 🙏 Marcelino Dodge, EA, offers compassionate, practical encouragement for people facing IRS concerns a...

Turning a home, vacation property, or extra room into rental income can feel like an exciting new beginning. 🏡✨ But behind every rent payment are tax rules, recordkeeping requirements, and important choices that can either protect your future—or create unexpected stress later. 😟 In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, EA, shares what property owners need to know before bec...

In this episode, Marcelino Dodge, EA, speaks to the stress so many people feel when they try to handle taxes on their own and later discover something was missed. 😟 He explains how a simple mistake on a return can turn into a stressful IRS notice, unexpected state issues, penalties, and months of worry. 📬 Marcelino walks listeners through the real risks of DIY tax software, especially for people...