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Apple News AAPL Stock DailyApple's Stock: A Promising Long-Term Investment Opportunity in 2025As of today, June 4, 2025, Apple's stock price is $201.70 per share. This is a slight decrease from the recent highs, but it remains a significant investment opportunity. The trading volume has been substantial, with 35,423,290 shares traded on June 2, 2025, which is higher than the average volume over the past few days.Recent news and announcements about Apple have been largely positive. The company continues to innovate in various sectors, including technology and consumer electronics. Apple's strong financial performance and consistent dividend payments have made it a favorite among investors. Additionally, the company's commitment to sustainability and its growing presence in...2025-06-0402 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] MAHA’s ‘Natural’ Foods Obsession Doesn’t Account for the Way We Actually EatMAHA’s ‘Natural’ Foods Obsession Doesn’t Account for the Way We Actually Eat (Part 2) In the 2nd half of this episode, learn how the MAHA movement’s desire to eat more “naturally” may be grounded in a need for people to feel empowered, but it’s definitely not scalable to earth this way. Reminds me of a quote from Sailesh Rao in The End of Medicine film, "When we say we'll go back to small scale farming, we're basically saying the problem is not that WE'RE eating animal foods, the problem is that the riffraff are eating animal fo...2025-05-1408 min
The Vancouver Life Real Estate PodcastCan Vancouver Real Estate Be SAVED? The GM of Planning Weighs InWelcome to The Vancouver Life Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the forces shaping the future of Vancouver’s real estate market with Josh White, the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability for the City of Vancouver. Josh brings a wealth of experience from his time as Director of City and Regional Planning and Co-Chief Planner at the City of Calgary, and now leads Vancouver’s planning efforts at a time when housing supply, affordability, and urban development are more critical than ever. We discuss the lessons he's learned from his time in Calgary and b...2025-03-2259 min
Lead The Change#809 Ravi Mangla on Building Community Power: From Political Communication to Climate Action at Working Families PartyIn this timely conversation, Working Families Party National Press Secretary Ravi Mangla and Bard MBA in Sustainability candidate Jackson Thompson join us to explore the intersection of political communication and climate action in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Mangla shares insights on effective climate messaging for working communities, the importance of local organizing, and strategies for combating misinformation through authentic community engagement. The discussion delves into how progressive organizations can better connect with working-class voters, the power of fusion voting, and practical steps for civic engagement.
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Pedal The Springs27 2024 Rampart Rager Post Ride Wrap UpWhether you raced it or you’re thinking about taking on the next Rampart Rager, check out this post ride wrap up of the 8th Annual Rampart Rager, a Regional Gravel Hillclimb Championship. Host Torie Giffin talks one-on-one with course director and co-organizer Daniel Matheny about this year’s event, the course, the top talent, awards, rest stops, post race party, lessons learned and stories from the trail. Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner and Co-organizer of the Rampart Rager Guest: Daniel Matheny, Co-organizer of the Rampart Rager and Coach with Matheny Endurance 2024-09-1043 min
Peak Environment122: Plants – Those That Take Care of UsJoin host Ally Richardson as she ventures to the opposite slope of Pikes Peak to converse with master herbalist Mari Marques. Explore how plants nurture us, followed by a tour of her stunning and bountiful gardens. Discover additional advantages and applications for the plants thriving in our area, including those often deemed invasive or labeled as weeds! “Invasive plants are Earth’s way of insisting we notice her medicines.” -Stephen Herrod Buhner Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books United Plant Savers https://unitedplantsavers.org/ Ute County News Article...2024-06-271h 16Peak Environment118: Transition Towns - Community, Resilience, Independence, and PermacultureThe Transition Town grassroots movement is a way you can impact your own neighborhood. Learn more about this as Peak Environment co-host Ally Richardson explores Transition Towns with Becky Elder and Brian Fritz from Pikes Peak Permaculture. If you would like to find out more about public forums, lectures, and community green movies, or if you would like to host such an event, please send Pikes Peak Permaculture an inquiry at https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/contact-us/ Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates adults and the youth on the wide world...2024-04-1147 min
The Vancouver Life Real Estate PodcastCap on Growth: Immigration's Massive Impact on Canada's Rental Crisis and Economic FutureThe recent announcement by the Immigration Minister to cap growth targets in Canada underscores the profound impact of immigration on the nation's demographic landscape. Over the past two years, Canada has experienced significant population growth, largely attributed to the influx of temporary workers and foreign students, which has exerted immense pressure on the rental market. This surge has seen rental rates skyrocket to unprecedented levels, with an annual increase of 8% and a staggering 30% surge since the pre-pandemic era.Notably, there exists a striking correlation between the influx of non-permanent residents and the escalating rental rates, highlighting the...2024-03-3026 min
The Vancouver Life Real Estate PodcastLandmark Settlement Reached Regarding Realtor CommissionsThis week's economic and real estate roundup unveils a surprising twist in inflation rates, dipping to 2.8% from the previous month's 2.9%, and landing well below the anticipated 3.1%. This unexpected shift marks a pivotal moment, with grocery prices rising a modest 2.4%—the smallest increment since July 2021, signaling a potential easing of living cost pressures that have burdened households across the nation.Moreover, the landscape of housing finance is witnessing a noteworthy adjustment. Mortgage interest costs, following a late 2023 peak, have begun to show signs of a downturn as rates soften and base effects take hold. This development hints at a...2024-03-2345 minPeak Environment116: Colorado Springs Sustainability UpdateLearn about City of Colorado Springs sustainability efforts – from both a strategic and an operational perspective. Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff – Operations, updates us and answers questions. Topics include decentralization of the city’s sustainability efforts, status of the yet to be launched Sustainability Advisory Board, a waste characterization study to determine rates we’re diverting waste from landfills, micromobility, and the 2050 Regional Transit Plan (see link to sign up for updates). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 2050 Regional Transit Planhttps://coloradosprings.gov/2050-regional-transit-and-specialized-transit-plans This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual ev...2024-03-0146 minPeak Environment115: Plastic Bags Update & Moving Toward Zero Waste: Policy Wins, Advice and ResourcesWhat’s the law on plastic bags and polystyrene cups and take-out containers? What other legislation is in effect or potentially coming soon to move the state toward zero waste? How can you receive funding to support your organizational efforts? How can we all take part in moving to reduce this kind of waste? Find out in this update from Rachel Setzke of Eco-Cycle. In Colorado, restaurants have experienced as much as a 90% reduction in use (and costs) of single use items like straws, ketchup packets, etc. when they don’t automatically provide them, but first ask if a...2024-01-2953 minPeak Environment114: In and Outs of a Permaculture Design CertificationWhy might you want to attend a permaculture design certification course offered in our region? Ally Richardson, a permaculture educator and Peak Environment podcast co-producer, discusses this with other members of Pikes Peak Permaculture: Becky Elder, Brian Fritz, and Jayme Domejka. Mentioned in this episode: Pikes Peak Permaculture’s 2024 Permaculture Design Certification Since the early 1980s, permaculture has been taught through hands-on courses – PDCs – with experienced mentors handing down their knowledge to passionate students. We are beginning March 8th and will finish September 22nd. Work Trade available- ask for details! Reg...2024-01-2741 minThe Vancouver Life Real Estate PodcastCanada's Population BOOM! Historic Growth, Housing Crisis, and Economic Shifts Revealed!In Canada, the third-quarter population growth has reached historic levels, with a quarterly increase of 431,000 people! This marks a 1.1% growth rate, the highest since 1957. The annual growth rate is 1.25 million people, or 3.2%! However, this growth contrasts with a 22% decrease in housing starts from the previous year, posing a significant challenge for government and developers amid a housing deficit and high interest rates. According to BMO, the current rate of population growth would necessitate 170,000 new housing units every three months.Alberta leads the country in population growth at 4.3%, contributing to record real estate prices in Calgary. The surge...2023-12-2326 min
Wrestling Is Real Wrestling PodcastWWE and AEW and Their Troubling Viewer Tumbling TV Product (ep.809)Professional wrestling has undergone a significant transformation with WWE and AEW struggling to retain let alone grow with new viewers. However, a closer examination reveals a troubling trend in both organizations' television products, leading to a decline in viewer engagement and satisfaction.WWE: The Erosion of CreativityWWE, once the undisputed leader in sports entertainment, is grappling with a noticeable decline in its television product. One of the primary issues is the erosion of creativity in storyline development. Long gone are the days of compelling narratives that resonated with fans on a personal level. Instead, WWE has often...2023-11-1659 minPeak Environment110: Permaculture Principles - Part 2 of 2Continue your deep dive into permaculture principles in the second part of a series hosted by Pikes Peak Permaculture. Acknowledging and practicing permaculture principles can lead to wonderful experiences - which will guide you to understanding how natural systems work in our environment and our climate. Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates adults and the youth on the wide world of nature and permaculture. Thank you to our supporters and community members who came out to Ranch Foods Direct and helped make our September 16th fundraising event possible! ...2023-10-0954 minPeak Environment108: Permaculture Principles Part 1 of 2Pikes Peak Permaculture begins a deep dive into permaculture principles in this Part 1 of 2 episode. Acknowledging and practicing these principles can lead to wonderful experiences which will guide you to understanding how natural systems work in our environment and our climate. Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates children, and adults, on the wide world of nature and permaculture. Join us on Saturday, September 16th from 12 to 6 for Pikes Peak Permaculture’s first fundraising event, as we inform the community of ways towards resilience and sustainability within our homes and our com...2023-09-071h 04Peak Environment105: Connecting Children to Nature with PermaculturePermaculture elementary Environment Club, permaculture Earth Day Celebration, and a youth permaculture design course. Pikes Peak Permaculture discusses the importance of permaculture education to connect our children to nature, and how impactful it was in a local school. Pikes Peak Permaculture is an educational 501c3 nonprofit serving Southern Colorado in the nature and ways of permaculture. If you would like to find out more about permaculture and our programs, please visit our website at pikespeakpermaculture.org. Come join us at our upcoming sustainable fundraiser event on September 16th, 2023. We are growing in big ways and w...2023-07-2545 minThe Vancouver Life Real Estate PodcastCanada Growing 7X Faster Than The USAIn recent months, inflation in Canada has shown a downward trend, with the rate dropping from 4.4% to 3.4%, the lowest it has been since June 2021! The decrease can be attributed primarily to a significant drop in gas prices, which have declined by an average of 18%. However, despite this overall decline, several items in the consumer price index (CPI) basket have registered higher prices. Groceries have seen a significant increase of 9%, while rent has risen by 5.7%. The most notable contributor to the year-over-year CPI increase is the surge in mortgage interest costs, which have skyrocketed by 30%. When th...2023-07-0125 min
Tough Love for Moms | Encouraging and Equipping Moms to Do Hard Things186 | How Long Does REAL CHANGE in Your Habits Take?It's all about consistency and long term sustainability in your journey and your habits... so how long does REAL change in your habits take? Find out!
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Peggy Smedley ShowNew Efforts for Safer Roads Peggy talks about how to keep our loved ones safe on the roads. She says we need to be smarter on our roads, and new efforts from government are a great first step, but there is always so much more than can be done to protect our drivers. She also discusses: The cost of car crashes to our economy and our personal lives—and if we are heading in the right direction. New efforts from the government to improve road safety and advance complete streets that serve all road users. Her thoughts on what needs to ha...2023-02-1514 minPeggy Smedley ShowNew Efforts for Safer Roads Peggy talks about how to keep our loved ones safe on the roads. She says we need to be smarter on our roads, and new efforts from government are a great first step, but there is always so much more than can be done to protect our drivers. She also discusses: The cost of car crashes to our economy and our personal lives—and if we are heading in the right direction. New efforts from the government to improve road safety and advance complete streets that serve all road users. Her thoughts on what needs to ha...2023-02-1514 min
Peggy Smedley ShowAll about Quiet Quitting Peggy and Brian Sathianathan, co-founder & chief technology officer, iterate.ai, explains what quiet quitting is all about. He says it has been around for a long time, but now it is happening at a larger scale. They also discuss how this all is changing with technology and the recent layoffs at big tech companies. They also discuss: How fast the tech sector was hiring during the pandemic and how it is shrinking now. Four ways managers can engage with remote employees. How models and technologies can give a meaningful answer and make company information better. ...2023-02-1530 minPeggy Smedley ShowAll about Quiet Quitting Peggy and Brian Sathianathan, co-founder & chief technology officer, iterate.ai, explains what quiet quitting is all about. He says it has been around for a long time, but now it is happening at a larger scale. They also discuss how this all is changing with technology and the recent layoffs at big tech companies. They also discuss: How fast the tech sector was hiring during the pandemic and how it is shrinking now. Four ways managers can engage with remote employees. How models and technologies can give a meaningful answer and make company information better. ...2023-02-1530 min
Peggy Smedley ShowAre You Being Tracked with Tags? Peggy Smedley and Scott Schober, president & CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about a new Kickstarter campaign for BlueSleuth-Lite. He says the product focuses in on Bluetooth Low Energy and scans all around looking for devices using it. The technology helps to determine if someone is being tracked or followed using tags. They also discuss: What he is hoping to accomplish with this Kickstarter campaign. The difference between GPS trackers and tags. What the consumer wants from technology such as this. bvsystems.com (2/14/23 - 809) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, ma...2023-02-1515 minPeggy Smedley ShowAre You Being Tracked with Tags? Peggy Smedley and Scott Schober, president & CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about a new Kickstarter campaign for BlueSleuth-Lite. He says the product focuses in on Bluetooth Low Energy and scans all around looking for devices using it. The technology helps to determine if someone is being tracked or followed using tags. They also discuss: What he is hoping to accomplish with this Kickstarter campaign. The difference between GPS trackers and tags. What the consumer wants from technology such as this. bvsystems.com (2/14/23 - 809) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, ma...2023-02-1515 minTough Love for Moms | Encouraging and Equipping Moms to Do Hard Things134 | How Long It REALLY Takes To Get Disciplined and Never Fall Off the Wagon AgainConsistency and long term sustainability in your journey and your habits are KEY, but how long does it REALLY take to get disciplined so you NEVER fall off the wagon again? 1 year? 2 years? Is it even POSSIBLE? Time to find out!
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Peak Town SquareArts Month October 2022Walk, don’t run, to the virtual buffet of cultural activities happening during Arts Month in Colorado Springs. Andy Vick, executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), shares some highlights and explains what Arts Month is all about. Andy invites us all to get off the couch and try something new and invigorating.
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Studio 809 PodcastsArts Month October 2022Walk, don’t run, to the virtual buffet of cultural activities happening during Arts Month in Colorado Springs. Andy Vick, executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), shares some highlights and explains what Arts Month is all about. Andy invites us all to get off the couch and try something new and invigorating. LINKS: Arts Month - events, merchandise, and a contest https://artsoctober.com/ Peak Radar - the online cultural calendar of the Pikes Peak Regionhttps://www.peakradar.com/ Sustainability in Progress...2022-10-0719 minPeak EnvironmentNative Plants Support a Healthy WatershedLearn about the newly revived Kathleen Marriage Garden at Sondermann Park, and how you can incorporate native plants into your landscape and help support a healthy watershed. Colorado Native Plant Society Executive Director Maggie Gaddis and Fountain Creek Watershed District Interim Executive Director Alli Schuch talk about the history of the garden, how it was brought back to life, and how native plants help support a healthy watershed. They also discuss National Pollinator Month. LINKS: Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District https://www.fountain-crk.org/ Fountain Creek Watershed info https://studio809...2022-06-2832 minPeak Environment90 Conserving Water at HomeA dry winter, long-term drought, and record low levels in major Colorado River reservoirs have all of us wondering what we can do to minimize our water consumption. Kate Larson of Resource Central shares how the organization is helping communities implement programs to encourage homeowners to conserve water. City of Fountain Conservation and Sustainability Manager Katie Helm also shares the response from community members and why being able to partner with another organization to administer these services is so invaluable. (Resource Central is helping the city of Fountain with Lawn Replacement, Slow the Flow (irrigation evaluations), a...2022-06-0144 minPeak Environment89 Our Water System and Meeting Future Demand Our Water System and Meeting Future DemandHow will Colorado Springs meet its water needs for the next 50 years? Our water system is complex and far-reaching – spanning more than 100 miles. Colorado Springs Utilities Senior Conservation Education Specialist Birgit Landin shares what it takes to acquire, treat and deliver water to our community every day. She also explains the challenges we face and Utilities’ roadmap for a cost-effective water supply for the next 50 years. Next Sustainability in Progress meeting: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 8 to 9 amVirtual only. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofuCuqDgqHNOYJg6cYzTpKl91s5AnLPoO Conserving Water at HomeA...2022-05-1547 minPeak EnvironmentCity of Colorado Springs Sustainability EffortsColorado Springs Sustainability Coordinator Samantha Bailey fills us in on her current efforts, the new SustainableCOS project, and her goals for the future of Colorado Springs. SustainableCOS is a city-wide sustainability action plan. LINKS: Samantha Bailey's Slide Presentation https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/03152022_SustainableCOS_PASF.pdf Colorado Springs Office of Innovation https://coloradosprings.gov/office-innovation Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on March 16, 2022. Sustainability in Progress is a...2022-04-0926 minPeak EnvironmentConvert Your CO2 Emissions into Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction for Families in NeedLearn how to calculate the carbon footprint of some of your common activities and convert that it into work that reduces overall carbon emissions. Carbon Cut Colorado is a website and program of Colorado Springs-based Energy Resource Center (ERC). ERC Development Director Mike Mazzola sat down for this conversation with Peak Environment co-producer and co-host Ellen Johnson-Fay, to explain Carbon Cut Colorado, as well as the other programs of ERC. The funds donated through Carbon Cut Colorado support the work of ERC – assisting income-qualified families through energy efficiency improvements. Work includes insulation, HVAC, hot water heaters, lighting, ap...2022-02-2227 min
The Potters CastWorking With A Creative Team | Rachel Saunders | Episode 809Rachel Saunders is a multidisciplinary artist and designer from the West Coast of Canada currently working with clay as her primary medium. Rachel places value on simplicity, functionality, sustainability, playfulness, and connection. Rachel's work aims to highlight the inherent beauty of natural materials through self-taught technique and design.2022-02-1753 minPeak EnvironmentArts Vision 2030An introduction to Arts Vision 2030, the new cultural plan to support arts and culture in the Pikes Peak Region. It was developed by, of, and for the community, under the stewardship of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), the Bee Vradenburg Foundation, and a diverse steering committee of 24 local creative leaders. COPPeR Executive Director Andy Vick introduces the plan, and he shares how it was created and how we can all be a part of its implementation. LINKS: Speaker’s Slide Presentation http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Arts-Vision-2030-10-Minute-Presentation.pdf...2022-01-0333 minPeak EnvironmentCar-Free Transportation in the Pikes Peak RegionLearn about opportunities to lower your carbon footprint by getting around town without a car. Electric scooters, all-electric buses and trains are among the topics. SPEAKERS: Jeff Hoover - Veo Brian Vitulli - Planning Supervisor, City of Colorado Springs Public Works, Transit Services Division (Mountain Metropolitan Transit) LINKS: Veo https://www.veoride.com/colorado-springs/ Mountain Metro https://coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro How to Ride (Mountain Metro bus services) https://coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro/page/how-ride?mlid=8456 Metro Rides – Alternative Commuting https://coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro/page/metro-rides-alternative-commuting?mlid=8506...2021-12-0846 minPeak EnvironmentEnvironmental Design Projects: Integrating Social, Financial, and Legal SystemsWhat should be considered in designing projects to address environmental issues, and how can we best integrate these? In designing projects to address environmental issues, we often underestimate the influence of social, financial and legal systems. Konrad Schlarbaum explores these systems using a permaculture framework and a real-world example. Konrad is Sustainability Coordinator at Pikes Peak Community College. LINKS: Presenter’s Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Integrating-Social-Legal-Financial-.pdf Office of Sustainability, Pikes Peak Community College https://www.ppcc.edu/sustain Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/ This...2021-11-161h 01Peak EnvironmentProfiting from the PeakHow and why has Colorado Springs grown to be the second largest city in Colorado, and what are the environmental implications of this? John Harner, author of the new book, Profiting from the Peak, shares highlights from the book. Harner is a professor of Geography at UCCS. LINKS: Speaker’s Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/harner_podcast.pdf Profiting from the Peak: Landscape and Liberty in Colorado Springs – by John Harner https://upcolorado.com/university-press-of-colorado/item/4028-profiting-from-the-peak Video – John Harner presentation at UrbanCOS Series in 2020 https://youtu.be/GN9oQU35S...2021-10-2349 minPeak EnvironmentCreek Week 2021 and the WatershedCreek Week events give you an opportunity to take care of our local water resource. It’s the largest watershed clean-up in the state of Colorado. Fountain Creek Watershed Outreach Coordinator Alli Schuch shares the exciting events offered during Creek Week, September 25 – October 3, 2021. Also get an update on the projects of the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District – from Executive Director Bill Banks. LINKS: Slides from Bill Banks Presentation http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Speakers-Bureau-updated-2021-Sept-15.pdf Slides from Alli Schuch Presentation http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sept-2021-SIP-Presentation.pdf2021-09-2343 minPeak EnvironmentQuality of Life Indicators – Local Government Council ReportHow do our local city and county governments compare to other communities in Colorado and the nation? How does this affect our quality of life? Get an advance look at the Local Government section of the Pikes Peak United Way Quality of Life Indicators Report, Peak Progress. Andy Gunning, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and Deb Hamilton, Strategic Services Librarian of the Pikes Peak Library District, share some of the data collected by the Local Government council for the Quality of Life Indicators report. LINKS: Presenters’ Slides http://studio809radi...2021-09-0936 minPeak EnvironmentNew El Paso County Master PlanGet a tour of the new El Paso County Master Plan recently adopted by the county commissioners. Mark Gebhart, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development for the county, provided this overview at the June 16, 2021 Sustainability in Progress meeting. LINKS: Your El Paso Master Plan – project website El Paso County Planning and Development This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on June 16, 2021. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of eve...2021-07-0253 minPeak EnvironmentEnvironmental Education in ColoradoHow do we ensure all Colorado children are engaged in outdoor learning experiences? Appreciation for nature, the great outdoors, conservation and sound environmental stewardship don’t just happen. They are the result of positive experiences and good information and education. In this episode, we hear from two environmental education leaders who are providing these experiences and education for the children of Colorado. Environmental education across the state of Colorado and getting kids learning outside can support our sustainability goals. Katie Navin, executive director of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, shares information about updating the Colorado Environmental Ed...2021-06-2241 minPeak EnvironmentBackyard Gardens and Local FoodWhy do we need to grow more of our own food? According to local garden expert Larry Stebbins, Colorado Springs is behind many other cities in local food sufficiency. He explains why urban gardening plays a critical role in our resilience and food supply in the face of a growing population and shrinking farmland. He also shares some of the opportunities in the local area for embracing urban farming. This includes the Backyard Garden Project – launched this year – which helps local food-insecure families start their own raised-bed gardens. Michael Rigny fills us in on a survey and mapp...2021-05-0650 minPeak EnvironmentDrake is Closing - Now What?What can you do to create a sustainable, just, and carbon-free city? Hear what’s next in the closure of the fossil-fuel powered Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs, and learn about three local campaigns on which you can take action. This is audio from a live webinar held on February 19, 2021 – organized by a group of Colorado College students. It was described as speed-dating for climate action. This event includes a brief update on Drake from David Padgett, General Manager of Environmental Services at Colorado Springs Utilities. Campaigns Discussed: Gas-Free BuildingsJenny Wilford, Clea...2021-03-011h 02Peak EnvironmentSmart Cities for a Sustainable FutureDoes the City of Colorado Springs have a plan in case of a Zombie Apocalypse? Find out on this episode of Peak Environment. Learn about the myriad projects and initiatives managed or assisted by the City of Colorado Springs Office of Innovation & Sustainability. Ryan Trujillo, the city’s Director of Support Services, fills us in. Ryan’s department includes the Office of Innovation, whose functions include sustainability and the Smart Communities Program. The Office is now advertising its first full-time, city-funded, sustainability position. This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) event on January 15, 2020. Sustainability in P...2020-01-2446 minPeak EnvironmentC Springs Energy Future Panel – Peak Environment PodfestHow do you like your electricity? Hot and fresh from burning polluting and CO2-emitting coal? Or clean and green from the sun and the wind? Colorado Springs Utilities is in the early stages of updating its EIRP – the Electric Integrated Resource Plan, a road map for the city’s electric generation mix over the coming years. Studio 809 assembled a panel of experts to educate us and offer their views on the subject. Also: Singer/songwriter Lindsay Facknitz entertains with an original song on the subject, and Dave Gardner shares details about the podcasts and the genesis of S...2019-11-131h 09Peak EnvironmentMaking Local Food Flourish Panel – Peak Environment PodfestLess than 1% of our food was grown within 50 miles of Colorado Springs, estimates Larry Stebbins. Larry is one of the panelists gathered by moderator Ellen Johnson-Fay to discuss what is needed to help local food flourish in the Pikes Peak region. This panel discussion took place on October 19, 2019 as part of the Peak Environment Podfest, recorded in front of a live audience and co-hosted by Studio 809 and Stargazers Theatre & Event Center. The panel: Ellen Johnson-Fay Convener of the Green Cities Local Food Coalition www.greencitiescoalition.net Michele Mukatis Owner, Cultivate Health...2019-11-071h 03Peak EnvironmentPodcasting to Save the PlanetLearn what’s going on at the podcasting hub of the Pikes Peak region, the Studio 809 podcast collective. Over a dozen podcasts originating in the area can be found at studio809podcasts.com. Studio 809 founder Dave Gardner fills us in specifically on the environmentally focused podcasts originating in the “basement studio” – Peak Environment, the GrowthBusters podcast about sustainable living and The Overpopulation Podcast. Also, local activist and singer/songwriter Lindsay Facknitz shares a couple of original songs and provides information and perspective on the current Colorado Springs Utilities initiative to create an updated Electric Integrated Resource Plan (EIRP).2019-10-1139 min
Council Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 45: “What a Crock” continuedA continuing conversation with Electra Johnson, Democratic Party Chair
A jam packed segment. Well worth the listen.
Topics: Democrats of El Paso County, Rank Choice Voting (is it coming?), Mass Transit (?), the Environment, the Gazette (is the Gazette being honest?), real news (thank God for the internet), Corporate structure and responsibility (more needed), what’s a real conservative (well?) , listening to people regardless of their views (sorely needed), climate (changing), sustainability (is it lost in Colorado Springs?), why is Kroger’s (aka Kings Super) pulling the Colorado Springs Independent newspaper from their stores? Is Kroger’s getting politi...2019-09-3025 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 45: "What a Crock" continuedA jam packed segment. Well worth the listen. Topics: Democrats of El Paso County, Rank Choice Voting (is it coming?), Mass Transit (?), the Environment, the Gazette (is the Gazette being honest?), real news (thank God for the internet), Corporate structure and responsibility (more needed), what's a real conservative (well?) , listening to people regardless of their views (sorely needed), climate (changing), sustainability (is it lost in Colorado Springs?), why is Kroger's (aka Kings Super) pulling the Colorado Springs Independent newspaper from their stores? Is Kroger's getting political? 2019-09-3025 minPeak EnvironmentCreek Week 2019What is about 40 times as heavy as a hippopotamus, 180 times as heavy as a grand piano, and 42 times as heavy as a car? Listen to this week’s episode to find out. You can pitch in to have clean, healthy waterways in the Pikes Peak Region, starting September 28, in the 2019 Creek Week. Debbie Vitulli, co-chair of the Pikes Peak Library District’s Green Team, along with Green Team member Bill Thomas, talks to Alli Schuch about the upcoming Creek Week and how the event has grown since its inception in 2014. Schuch is outreach coordinator for the Fountain Cree...2019-09-2526 minPeak EnvironmentVoices of Sustainability from Sustain-a-Fest 2019If you missed Sustain-a-Fest, this is the next best thing to being there. Over 50 exhibitors and hundreds of Colorado Springs residents and visitors converged on Acacia Park July 27 to crank up the volume on sustainable living. In this episode, Peak Environment Co-Producer Dave Gardner visits with several exhibitors and with Ryan Trujillo, the city’s Innovation & Sustainability Manager, at the event, to bring us perspectives and stories of sustainability efforts in the Springs. Producer: Dave Gardner Editor: Katie Lawrie Those interviewed include: Pikes Peak Urban Gardens - Speak about the (thriving!) state of dif...2019-08-1540 minPeak EnvironmentDeveloping Ecological Stewards: Catamount InstituteWhen kids put their hands in the dirt and connect with nature, the results are awesome. Catamount Institute is dedicated to connecting kids with nature and helping them develop into ecological stewards. In this episode, recorded at the June Green Drinks event of the Green Cities Coalition, we learn about the activities of Catamount Institute and Generation Wild, a special Colorado program to provide nature experiences for youth. Speakers: Konrad Schlarbaum, Chair of Green Cities Coalition Beth Austin, Education Program Coordinator, Catamount Institute Nancy Perez, Marketing & Outreach for Generation Wild 2019-08-0715 minPeak EnvironmentNavigating Climate Chaos ResilientlyHow do we navigate a time of ecological crisis? It’s not too late to add joy, kindness and beauty to our lives. Carolyn Baker recommends rekindling our love affair with nature and living contemplatively. She believes learning to grieve is a critical resilience skill. Pikes Peak Permaculture leaders Brian Fritz and Becky Elder sit down with Carolyn Baker for an intimate conversation about finding ways to live well as we observe and experience climate disruption, species extinction, and the many other effects of humankind living outside planetary boundaries. Baker is a former Jungian-oriented psychotherapist an...2019-07-3134 minPeak EnvironmentSustain-a-Fest 2019Join the crowd and get your sustainability game on at Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, July 27, 2019. In this episode, Peak Environment co-producers Ellen Johnson-Fay and Dave Gardner are joined by Ryan Trujillo, Innovation & Sustainability Manager for the City of Colorado Springs. Ryan fills us in on the upcoming Sustain-a-Fest event, and also answers questions about the interesting activities of his office and staff. Innovation can play a key role in slimming the ecological and carbon footprint of our city. 2019 brings the 3rd annual Sustain-a-Fest. This event is a community celebration of “Earth Day Every Da...2019-07-1844 minPeak EnvironmentLife, Laughter, & Love of GreenFrom growing gardens to creating community to transforming lives, take a peek at what your community library's Green Team is all about. Pikes Peak Library District Regional Manager Michael Doherty and Senior Library Assistant Debbie Vitulli join host Ellen Johnson-Fay for a tour of the Green Team’s many activities. LINKS: Green Team on Facebook Food Not Bombs Colorado Springs Contact the Green Team UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS: Friday, February 22, 2019 Fibershed - Care What You Wear, Judith Rice-Jones Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Noon to 2 pm, Marg...2019-02-2126 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Amy Sweet of Colorado Springs Business Journal – Nov 12 2018From city growth and traffic congestion to bike lanes and sustainability, everything’s on the table as Amy Sweet, editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal drops in for a chat. Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand co-host, as always. (Episode 99, recorded 11/2/18)
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2018-11-1238 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Amy Sweet of Colorado Springs Business Journal - Nov 12 2018From city growth and traffic congestion to bike lanes and sustainability, everything’s on the table as Amy Sweet, editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal drops in for a chat. Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand co-host, as always. (Episode 99, recorded 11/2/18)2018-11-1238 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: State of the City – Sept 17 2018Energy flows as Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand gear up for the Mayor’s State of the City address. Collaboration, addressing specific issues, and the future economic climate are on Bill’s mind. Let’s not forget storm water, legal issues, and economic sustainability. Tom’s heartburn: “Are we, as a city, gaining on having a robust public safety environment?” (Episode 91, Recorded 9/13/18)
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2018-09-1730 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: State of the City - Sept 17 2018Energy flows as councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand gear up for the Mayor's State of the City address. Collaboration, addressing specific issues, and the future economic climate are on Bill's mind. Let's not forget storm water, legal issues, and economic sustainability. Tom's heartburn: "Are we, as a city, gaining on having a robust public safety environment?" (Episode 91, Recorded 9/13/18)2018-09-1730 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: On A Roll – Aug 27 2018Verbal thrashings punctuate a smorgasbord of topics hot in Colorado Springs. Bring your fire extinguisher. City Councilors Tom Strand and Bill Murrary are on a roll in this episode. There’s a lot of Heat and they’re taking “No Prisoners.” PlanCOS; Camping Ordinance; metropolitan districts; economic sustainability; public safety. Your comments are welcome below. (Episode 88, recorded 8/24/18)
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2018-08-2733 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: On A Roll - Aug 27 2018Verbal thrashings punctuate a smorgasbord of topics hot in Colorado Springs. Bring your fire extinguisher. City Councilors Tom Strand and Bill Murrary are on a roll in this episode. There's a lot of Heat and they're taking “No Prisoners.” PlanCOS; Camping Ordinance; metropolitan districts; economic sustainability; public safety. (Episode 88, recorded 8/24/18)2018-08-2733 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Comprehensive Plan – Que Será, Será?Is Colorado Springs’ proposed updated comprehensive plan (PlanCOS) a “Nothing Burger,” as intimated by John Hazlehurst’s recent column in the Colorado Springs Business Journal? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand debate. Is this plan, like all the others, in “sand?” What are the rising expectations of the community? What constitutes a “vibrant” community? Does Colorado Springs need “Economic Sustainability?” Let us know your thoughts by commenting below. (Episode 86, recorded 7/27/18)
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2018-08-0632 minStudio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Comprehensive Plan – Que Será, Será?Is Colorado Springs’ proposed updated comprehensive plan (PlanCOS) a "Nothing Burger," as intimated by John Hazlehurst’s recent column in the Colorado Springs Business Journal? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand debate. Is this plan, like all the others, in "sand?" What are the rising expectations of the community? What constitutes a "vibrant" community? Does Colorado Springs need "Economic Sustainability?” Let us know your thoughts by commenting below. (Episode 86, recorded 7/27/18)2018-08-0632 minPeak EnvironmentPower to the PedalWhether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, the June 20, 2018 Sustainability in Progress program celebrated the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. In this episode of Peak Environment, we hear from: Aubrey Day, El Paso County Healthy Environment Planner Kate Brady, City of Colorado Springs Senior Bike Planner Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director, PikeRide (new bike share program in C. Springs) Sara Vaas, COO, Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO) Th...2018-06-211h 16Peak Town SquareTown Square: Is Colorado Springs Smart?Could Colorado Springs be one of the smartest cities in the country? Find out all about the SmartCOS project from Ryan Trujillo, Innovation & Sustainability Manager, and Jay Anderson, Open Data and Citizen Engagement Administrator, both for the City of Colorado Springs. The city is partnering with Panasonic’s CityNOW consulting team to chart a path into the future and make maximum use of emerging technologies. Plus: Learn about the city’s app that makes it easy for you to report potholes, graffiti, downed trees, etc., and this weekend’s Sustainafest block party (April 14).
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2018-04-1146 minStudio 809 PodcastsTown Square: Is Colorado Springs Smart?Could Colorado Springs be one of the smartest cities in the country? Find out all about the SmartCOS project from Ryan Trujillo, Innovation & Sustainability Manager, and Jay Anderson, Open Data and Citizen Engagement Administrator, both for the City of Colorado Springs. The city is partnering with Panasonic’s CityNOW consulting team to chart a path into the future and make maximum use of emerging technologies. Plus: Learn about the city’s app that makes it easy for you to report potholes, graffiti, downed trees, etc., and this weekend’s Sustainafest block party (April 14). Links: SmartCOS: https://coloradosprings.gov/office-innovation-and-sustainability/page/smartc...2018-04-1146 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Senior Center – May 29 2017Our venerable two senior council members, Bill Murray & Tom Strand, take on the happenings at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Plus other issues that are facing the senior community like sports, insurance, driving, aging, disabilities and transit.
Ever hear of the Sustainability and Support Services in Colorado Springs? Neither have they. Silver Sneakers support seniors in their athletic endeavors. Did you know that the average age in Colorado Springs is 33 years of age? Surprise! Surprise!
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2017-05-2936 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters – October 27 2016Growth is the topic as Tom Strand is joined by sustainability advocate Dave Gardner, who thinks the benefits of city growth are dwarfed by the costs of that growth. They discuss the impact of growth on traffic, taxes, police protection, open space, and jobs. Banning-Lewis Ranch also comes up. Bill Murray returns next week.
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2016-10-2728 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters – October 20 2016Local transportation is the topic as local anti-growth (sustainability) activist Dave Gardner guests with Tom Strand while Bill Murray is traveling. On tap: street maintenance and potholes, bus service, and the controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway.
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