Peak Town Square

A chat with Sylvia Bernstein, Coalition Coordinator for the Yes on National Popular Vote campaign. Also, hear host Shelly Roehrs’ rebuttal to false information on the National Popular Vote from letters to the editor in The Gazette. This is the second of a series of Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League… The post National Popular Vote – Vote Yes on Pr...

With information from our neighbors, local paper (LTE’s), friends, co-workers, family & leaders about how mail-in voting is rampant with fraud, we chat with Chuck Broerman, El Paso County (CO) Clerk & Recorder about voter fraud, turnout, suppression & apathy. We also celebrate the Suffrage Centennial Milestone & Women’s Equality Day with an ask for… The post Rampa...

A behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in the Colorado Springs arts and culture scene, with a focus on both in-person and virtual First Friday events. This is a replay of live coverage of the first hour of First Friday, co-hosted by Studio809 and Peak Radar on June 5, 2020. The post First Friday Live – June 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

This is a replay of Studio 809’s first live webcast, from May 1 of 2020. It’s a rundown of happenings during that evening’s Virtual First Friday, and a great way to find out how the Pikes Peak Region’s arts community is responding to the COVID crisis. The post First Friday Live (May 1, 2020) appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

How are Colorado Springs’ downtown businesses weathering the COVID-19 shutdown? And how can local residents best support our local businesses? The post Peak Town Square: Downtown Colorado Springs Coronavirus Update appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Public gatherings are out of the question at least through April. Traditional ways of enjoying the arts are all out of play now. But across the country – and right here in the Pikes Peak Region – artists are finding creative ways to continue playing their important role in society. In this episode we’re joined by Andy Vick, executive director, and Angela Seals, deputy director, of COPPeR – the Cul...

How is Care and Share helping to meet critical food needs in Southern Colorado during the Coronavirus shutdown? Lynne Telford, CEO of Care and Share, fills us in. The post Peak Town Square: Meeting Critical Food Needs during Coronavirus appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

How is the Colorado Springs business community responding to the Coronavirus slowdown? There is a lot going on, and an array of resources to help businesses survive this emergency. The post Peak Town Square: Pikes Peak Region Business, Economy & Coronavirus appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

A thought-provoking interview with the cast, director and producer of Puerto Rican Nocturne, THEATREdART’s groundbreaking premiere of a new play by local Puerto Rican playwright Jonathan Marcantoni. The post Peak Town Square: Puerto Rican Nocturne Performs in March appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

A joint press conference on the COVID-19 virus is held by the El Paso County (Colorado) Health Department along with the city of Colorado Springs. The post Peak Town Square: COVID-19 Press Conference Local March 5 2020 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Is the city administration doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed? An unvarnished Colorado Springs Council work session discussing the topic of the Coronavirus and whether the city administration and El Paso County Health Departments are doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed. Are there fireworks? You bet! You be the judge on… The post Peak Town Square: Colorado Spr...

Too many candidates? Count ’em folks! Eight candidates vying to replace Cory Gardner in the U. S. Senate. Which one will be the lucky one to run? The presumptive favorite isn’t at this gathering. But they all have something important to say. The Democratic caucuses will winnow the herd. Stay tuned. The post Peak Town Square: Colorado U.S. Senate candidates Feb 08 2020 appeared first on...

Colorado Springs City Council holds an Accessory Dwelling Unit Town Hall Accessory Dwelling Units? Affordable Housing? Home Owners Associations? The city superseding HOA rules? Aging in Place? Staying in your home? Renting out part of your house? Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Living with your adult children and grandchildren? Caregivers? What does all this mean? The post Peak Town Square: A...

Are you ready for that new addition to your neighbor’s house? The Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership presents a session on Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADU). Max Kronstadt, Liam Reynolds, and Elam Bocckvar-Klein make a compelling presentation. Subjects covered: Housing Burden, Evictions, What other cities are doing, and Softer Benefits of ADUs. This is followed by a… The post Peak T...

This conversation from a Republican and Democratic point of view The National Popular Vote is discussed in detail by State Senator Mike Foote and former California assembly member and state senator, Ray Haynes. Senator Foote will present the Democratic view and Ray Haynes will present the Republican conservative point of view. Will they be close… The post Peak Town Square: A conversation on...

A non-partisan view of Colorado Ballot Issues The League of Women Voters, with the help of Elliot Goldbaum, presents ballot issues CC & DD. Added, also, the basics of fiscal policy in Colorado. The Q & A is spirited and informative. The post League of Women Voters presents ballot issues CC & DD appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

State Ballot Issues CC & DD Colorado Springs Ballot Issues 2B & 2C. The League of Women Voters lay out the Pros and Cons of statewide ballot issues CC (state keeping tax money) and DD (Sports betting and a water plan). They do the same for Colorado Springs issues 2B (Retaining revenue for parks and… The post Peak Town Square: The League of Women Voters discuss the upcoming ballot iss...

This is the follow-up to the Switchbacks Soccer Stadium presentation. The audience’s take is very interesting. The post Peak Town Square 38: Switchbacks Soccer Stadium Q&A appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

A detailed presentation of the Switchbacks soccer stadium which includes the 8000 seat stadium, apartments and eating establishments. The events will need an additional 2400 (est.) parking spaces. This will be a multi-use facility for events other than soccer. The post Peak Town Square 37: The Switchbacks soccer stadium presentation appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

This is the first episode in our podcast series outlining bills that Citizens Project took stances on this past Legislative Session. Listen to interviews from activists, politicians, and community members to learn more about how these bills were passed and how they impact our community. In this episode, we have two guests: Senator Pete Lee… The post Town Square Podcast: Policing and Incarcer...

A spirited town hall Q&A session that covers: Homelessness, Accessory Dwelling Units, Short Term Rentals, Senior meals, Drake power plant, Fireworks, Urban development, Ballot issues, and more. Learn what legislation that was passed by state government that affects you. This was hosted by Richard Skorman and Yolanda Avila with state house member Terri Carver. The post Peak Town Square: 35 Mead...

A vision for the cities in El Paso, Teller, and Pueblo counties that includes a strong foundation, people participating, and an agility to adapt to the business environment, housing, and facilities for the citizens. The post Peak Town Square: 34 A vision for the cities that includes a strong foundation appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

PlanCOS kicked off its first year following approval of the Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan update by Celebrating Unique Places. The event was held July 18, 2019 at Lincoln Center. It included libations at Goat Patch Brewery, bicycle rides courtesy of PikeRide, fire truck tours, pop-up workouts by Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, and a panel discussion with residents from different parts o...

Restorative Justice, Prison Reform, Recidivism, Incarceration Rate, Ban the Box, are just some of the topics that Senator Pete Lee and Robin Roberts discuss. Normalization of the prison experience, European prisons, Pre-release programs, and expunging records are also discussed. The post Town Square: 30 Prison Reform Recidivism Criminal Justice System appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

The Citizens Project 2019 Creating Community Breakfast, featuring speakers from community organizations and conversations examining our privilege and ways we can use it. Idris Goodwin’s American Prom: Springs Mag interview CS Indy interview Gazette interview Spirettes band Instagram: @spirettes Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute Twitter: @RMWFF Instagram: rmwfilm Julissa Molina Soto: Documentar...