The Peak News

6/26/2025: The Adjunct Possible Hosted by Chaim Goldman and  Rob Thompson The Adjunct Possible: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines: 1) The Risk of Radical Islam: Mohamad Faridi, 2)The Hate Crime Hoax, 3) J6 Praying Grandma 4) Pikes Peak Pride (two years); Interview; (FINAL SHOW): Talking new media and social platforms, including AI, and how to be successful building your tribe...

6/25/25: The new New Life Scandal | Jason Lupo and Aaron Lujan Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk The new New Life Scandal; Local Faith and Family; Interview: The New New Life Scandal. Citizen Journalists Jason Lupo and Aaron Luhan report on the controversy in our biggest local church, as Pastor Brady Board steped down amid allegations that he knew more about the sexual abuse committed by Robe...

6/24/25: The State of the Peak: What's Next? Hosted by Chaim Goldman The State of the Peak: What's Next?; Government and Politics Headlines: Why we need to take The Media Back: Interview; “The State of The Peak” as we continue to investigate hyper-local news stories in our region and “saying the quiet stuff out loud”, he will also share “what’s next” as we expand our nonprofit foundation’s Citizen...

6/23/25: Pikes Peak Pride | The Peak Journalist Jordan Baldwin Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin  Pikes Peak Pride; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Israel Iran 2) New Newlife Scandal 3) Pikes Peak Pride no proclamation; Interview: The Peak investigates Pikes Peak Pride, the yearly parade and festival in downtown Colorado Springs that occurred last weekend. Who’s behind it, what was it...

6/19/2025: Juneteenth: History and Controversy Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Shirley Martinez Juneteenth: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines:1) Karman Line, 2) Indy/Insider, 3) D20 Losing Funding; Interview; Juneteenth with guest Shirley Martinez, President of the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, D8 School Board Member, Rev. MLK Preservation Society, talking the History and Controve...

6/18/25: Jewish Community in the Springs Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk Jewish Community in the Springs; Local Faith and Family; 1) New Life 2) Boulder Attack 3) Israel-Iran War; Interview: Rabbi Boaz Vituk of Chabad of Colorado Springs Jewish Community, shares about Jewish life in the Pikes Peak region, living under the threat of active antisemitism, the Israel-Iran war, and more; Iran-Is...

6/17/25: Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Ron Scott Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military; Government and Politics Headlines: 1) Iran-Israel Conflict: How does this impact our region 2) Karman Line Annexation: Interview; Dr. Ron Scott, PhD, Col, USAF (ret), and President and CEO of Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Se...

6/16/25: The Iran-Israel Conflict | Mohamad Faridi Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Mohamad Faridi The Iran-Israel Conflict; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Pikes Peak Pride: Is it good for our community? Is it family friendly? 2) School District Sports: “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports Policy” (D49 originally, now D11 and Monument Academy passed it, D20 considering); Interview: Iran-Israel...

6/12/2025: 12 Stones Classical School Hosted by Chaim Goldman, Donna Shell, Bob May and Trey Shell 12 Stones Classical School; Education and Media Headlines: 1) D11 Transgender 2) D11 New Charter Schools 3) Summer Learning; Interview - Director Donna Shell, Board President Bob May, and 2022 graduate Trey Shell, talking about a Classical Christian Education; A Classical Christian Education; and of...

6/11/25: Youth for Christ Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Andrew LaValley Youth for Christ; Local Faith and Family: 1) Jewish Communit 2) Focus on Hate List 3) Pikes Peak Pride; Interview: Andy LaValley, Executive Director of Youth for Christ of Southern Colorado, a juvenile justice ministry that reaches high risk, detained, and incarcerated youth in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon City. Their mis...

6/10/25: Public Service and Controversy Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Wayne Williams Public Service and Controversy; Local Government and Politics: 1) Anti-ICE Protest 2) Mayor of Palmer Lake; Interview; Wayne Williams has been in public service for more than three decades, but not without controversy. He is a former El Paso County Commissioner and Clerk and Recorder, Colorado Springs City Councilma...

6/9/25: The Restaurant Biz |Brian Mark Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brian Mark The Restaurant Biz; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) National Donut Day, and Dad’s 1 Year Anniversary 2) Farmer’s Markets 3) Passport Program; Interview: Local Restaurant consultant with 30-years in the biz, Hospitality Innovator at Cordial Hospitality, and COO of Dad’s Donuts, Brian Mark, talking about the local food...

6/5/2025: Peak Investigates - Hoax and Pride Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin Peak Investigates - Hoax and Pride; Education and Media Headlines; 1) Implications mentioned at trial by Bernard (you probably didn’t hear in the media) 2) Judge May File 3) Whistleblowers 4) Representative Regina English; Interview - Investigative Journalist Jordan Baldwin: Pikes Peak Pride; Bringing the Stori...

6/4/25: Local Antisemitism in the Pikes Peak Region Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin Local Antisemitism; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Report: Boulder Hate Crime Attack; Feature: Jeremy Jacobs of Stories of Antisemitism; Interview: Jews Chaim Goldman and investigative journalist Jordan Baldwin discuss Local Antisemitism in the Pikes Peak region; Will You Remain Silent? Will Y...

6/3/25: Karman Line Annexation Civil Discussion Hosted by Chaim Goldman Karman Line Annexation Civil Discussion; Business and Culture Headlines: Interview; Karman Line Annexation, Eli Bremer, Dave Donelson, and Ann Rush; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller   WATCH THE VIDEO EPISODE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/ThePeakNewsMedia/videos/629121400170556  

6/2/25: Hate Crime Hoax Update Continued | Rachel Stovall Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Rachel Stovall Hate Crime Hoax Update Continued; Business and Culture Headlines: Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Interview: Citizen Journalist Jordan Baldwin with an Update on the Ongoing Mayor Yemi Hate Crime Hoax Story, as the Trial of the Defendants is Happening Now: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller

5/29/2025: Hate Crime Hoax Update | Candice Stutzriem Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brad Estes Culture of the Sports Business; Education and Media Headlines: Hate Crime Hoax Trial : Interview; Hate Crime Hoax Update with Citizen Journalist Reporter Candice Stutzriem: Daily Wire Article; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller:  Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at...

5/28/25 - Springs Catholic Community Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Erin Kotchivar D49 School Board; Faith and Family Headlines: 1)AFA Graduate Dies 2)Christian Camp 3)Penny Arcade: Interview; Father Erin Kotchivar, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, here in Colorado Springs; common sense solutions; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CT...

5/27/25: Citizen Journalists and the Hate Crime Hoax Trial Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Yolanda Edwards, James Dial, Melanie Winters, Jordan Baldwin Citizen Journalists and the Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Interview: Yolanda Edwards, James Dial, Melanie Winters; The Rise of Citizen Journalism: and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller Check out...

5/26/2025: Culture of the Sports Business | Brad Estes Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brad Estes Culture of the Sports Business;  Media Headlines - Hate Crime Hoax Trial: Interview; Citizen Journalist Jordan Baldwin with an Update on the ongoing Mayor Yemi Hate Crime Hoax story, as the trial of the defendants is happening now, and then Brad Estes, new President of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks: Th...

5/22/25 - D49 School Board Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Lori Thompson D49 School Board; Faith and Family Headlines: Interview: Lori Thompson, President of the School District 49 Board of Education; common sense solutions; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at our website!  

5/21/25: Unleashing Leadership in the Church Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Guy Rodgers Local Faith and Family Headlines; Interview: Guy Rodgers of Flourishing Leadership, a certified professional leadership coach, talking about leadership in the Church and unleashing the fullness of YOUR leadership calling; Leadership and the 7 Mountains of Culture: and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To contact Gu...

5/20/25: End of Session Legislative Update Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Scott Bottoms End of Session Legislative Update; Business and Culture Headlines; Hate Crime Hoax Trial: Interview; HD15 House Rep., Pastor Scott Bottoms, with an Colorado Legislature end-of-session Update; Have They Gone to Far; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller   To contact Pastor Scott Bottoms or learn how to reach out to...

5/19/2025: The Homestead Collective |  Chef Joe Bonavita Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Joe Bonavita Local Business and Culture Headlines; Interview: Chef Joe Bonavita of  The Homestead Collective; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller:  To learn more about The Homestead Collective, check out their website: www. TheHomesteadCollective.com

5/15/2025: Nontraditional Media | Tori Ganahl and Wasley Kagan, Guest hosted by Matt West Hosted by Tori Ganahl and Wasley Kagan and Matt West Nontraditional Media; Education and Media Headlines: 1) Current State Of Media Commentary 2) Media Landscape : Interview; Wesley Commentary on How to Grow a Successful Youtube Channel: How to Turn Views Into Dollars; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim...