SoapBox Colorado Springs

Learn about an upcoming weeklong summer day camp for teens, Youth Leadership Training, hosted by Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission (PPJPC). The post Youth Leadership Training 2026 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

What does it mean to be a woman in a world where, in some places, even the most basic freedoms—education, work, sports, and speaking in public—are denied? Afghan Poet, writer, and speaker Marzia Sadat reflects on the meaning of womanhood through the lens of her own experience and the ongoing struggles of women in Afghanistan. The post International Women’s Day 2026: Who Is a Woman? appeared first...

Learn about an upcoming weeklong summer day camp for teens, Youth Activist Training, hosted by Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission. The post Youth Activist Training 2025 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Colorado Springs author Mark Gaebler introduces us to his new science fiction novel, Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising. The post Local Author on His New Novel – Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Get to know Katrina “Kat” Nguyen, who is collecting signatures to petition onto the November ballot in the contest to represent Colorado District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The post Katrina Nguyen: Independent Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

High-school-age youths will have a unique opportunity to learn about activism this summer, thanks to the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission. The post Youth Activist Training in July appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Could plasma be a promising new source of energy with abundant fuel and no waste? The post Plasma – A Promising Energy Source appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Parents are supposed to raise a child to be a good, well-rounded person - to teach them respect, honesty and manners. The post Permissive Parents appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Self-esteem, purpose, social justice and emotional intelligence are among the topics, as are empathy, charity and compassion. The post The Way – by David Flanagan  appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

We roamed the crowd at the August Music at the Indy, to find out what's on the minds of the people of Colorado Springs as summer 2021 winds down. The post Thoughts Captured During August Music at the Indy appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

We roamed the crowd at the first Music at the Indy, to find out what's on the minds of the people of Colorado Springs as we kick off summer of 2021. The post A 2021 Summer Night appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

To immunize or not to immunize? Are concerns about harms from vaccinations valid, or an unfounded conspiracy theory? Should parents have the right to decide whether or not their children are vaccinated? The post SoapBox: Vaccinations – Who Should Decide? – April 29 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Should oil wells be required to be drilled no closer than 2500 feet from your kids’ school or your own backyard? Don’t get your information from the spin on TV ads funded by the oil industry. Amy Gray and Leslie Weise of 350 Colorado – two concerned mothers who are active and knowledgeable on this… The post SoapBox: Vote YES on 112, NO on 74 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Education, healthcare, roads and gun safety are on the table as Brenda Krause introduces herself. She’s running for Colorado House District 15 and would like your vote. Election day is November 6. Watch for your ballot starting October 15. Check your district and voter registration at govotecolorado.com (Recorded 10/8/18) Links: Electbrendakrause.com Brenda on Facebook The post SoapBox: Bren...

Marc Snyder discusses his positions on Restorative Justice and the issues that will be on the Nov 6, 2018 ballot. There is mention of his opponents and the “dark money” flowing into the district. Plus: “Why am I running?” Gary Casimir hosts this “kitchen table conversation.” (Recorded 9/14/18) You can learn more about Marc Snyder… The post SoapBox: Marc Sn...

This concerns the Manitou Springs – Broadmoor deal to provide revenue relief to the city while the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is closed, and to provide tax relief for the next 50 years to the Broadmoor to aid in rehabilitating the railway. This is a recording of a citizens meeting held July 18, 2018 at… The post SoapBox: Manitou Cog Railway Petition appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Lori Furstenberg, a voice of the people, wants your vote and bares her soul in this fast paced conversation. She is a court appointed conservator and guardian to seniors, special needs persons and Vets, So, she has heart. Collaborate, communicate, and negotiate is her mantra. In her travels the people have told her they want… The post SoapBox: Lori Furstenberg for Congressional 5th District...

Ruth Obee, award-winning poet and author, and husband Kent Obee – both prominent, long-time open space advocates in Colorado Springs, share their significant concerns about the proposed North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan. This plan is scheduled for a vote by the Parks Advisory Board on May 10. They also provide an update and perspective on… The post SoapBox: N Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan Has Is...

Colorado Springs City Council is being asked to ease developer requirements in the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement. Local citizen Dave Gardner takes the mic in the this episode to explain why the proposal needs to be reworked. “We need to assure it doesn’t kill the city budget and ensure Colorado Springs develops in a… The post appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

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) The post SoapBox: Tom Reynolds HD19 – Ja...

Kyle Lisek, of the Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition, and Tristan Bohnen of Environment Colorado provide an update on the electric vehicle and solar group power purchase program for the Pikes Peak region. (recorded 3/13/17) For more information contact Katie or Kyle. The post SoapBox – Solarize the Springs Update – March 15 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Local citizen/activists Gary Casimir and Dave Gardner review the candidates for Colorado Springs City Council in the April 2017 election and offer their recommendations. Included is analysis of what the endorsements and financial support of the candidates should tell us – particularly with regard to Colorado Springs Forward and the Housing & Building Association of… The post SoapBo...

Katie Otterbeck of Environment Colorado and Kyle Lisek of Southern Colorado Clean Cities fill us in on a new group power purchase program to bring discounted solar power to the Pikes Peak region – solar panels and/or electric vehicles. For more information contact Katie or Kyle. The post SoapBox: New Solar Group Power Purchase Pgm – Feb 23 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Do your beliefs really line up with your religion? Gary Casimir reads a commentary by John Pavolvitz. The post SoapBox: White Conservative Friends – February 3 2017 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

You’ve read or heard bits and pieces. Now get the full story from local clean air advocate Jim Riggins and resident Laura Van Der Pol. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) refused to release publicly funded air quality models that show dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide. A concerned mother (Leslie Weise) took them to court. Now CSU… The post SoapBox – Utilities Secrets appeared first...