Studio 809 Specials

This episode focuses on a couple of fascinating local biking business toknow about in the Springs. Nic Ponsor, owner of top local bike shop Criterium Bicycles – find out what makes his biking business so successful and seeing 20% growth in business while other bike shops are struggling. Daniel Byrd, executive director of an incredible… The post 2: Local Bike Biz Meet – Nic Ponsor & Daniel Byrd appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.

Get to know Terry Martinez, candidate for at-large city councilor in Colorado Springs’ April 2019 election. An in-depth conversation about issues affecting Colorado Springs. (Recorded 2/11/19) List of Candidates & Issues on the April 2019 Ballot For more information or to follow Terry Martinez: Terry Martinez on Facebook Terry Martinez on Twitter   The post Special: Terry Martinez City Council Candidate – Feb 13 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The Colorado state budget, and TABOR and Gallagher amendments explained and discussed in the town hall hosted by Colorado Senator Pete Lee and Colorado Representatives Tony Exum and Marc Snyder. Don’t miss the lively and informative Q&A at the end of the program. The elected officials answered forthrightly and honestly. (Episode 38, Recorded 2/9/19) The post Special: Town Hall Pete Lee, Tony Exum & Marc Snyder – Feb 9 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

A review of recent accomplishments and a glimpse into the future by Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC CEO Dirk Draper. This meeting was hosted by Leadership Pikes Peak at Coquette’s Bistro. (Recorded 11/27/18) LINKS: Leadership Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Coquette’s Bistro Subscribe (free) to Studio 809 Specials podcast: The post Special: State of Our City – Dirk Draper – Nov 27 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Roads, traffic, development, parking, traffic signals and bike lanes all get mic time in this Northside CONO neighborhood chat. Tim Roberts (principal transportation planner/traffic engineer for City of Colorado Springs), Jim Reid (El Paso county public works), and Grant Smith (president of the Cragmor Neighborhood Association) share their perspectives and experiences. (Episode 37, recorded 10/23/18) […] The post Special: CONO Neighborhood Chat on Roads & Traffic – Oct 23 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Local governments highlight this meeting at Amanda’s Fonda hosted by the Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO). Did you know the City of Colorado Springs web site is making it easier than ever to be informed or involved? Plus: City Councilors Don Knight and David Geislinger discuss Short Term Rentals. And El Paso County’s Dave […] The post Special: CONO Northside Neighborhood Chat – Oct 16 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Learn more about ballot issues affecting funding for public schools and transportation, and safer setbacks for oil and gas wells from schools, residences and offices. 3 statewide issues were debated in this forum hosted by Citizens Project on October 17 at Sierra High School in Colorado Springs. Amendment 73 (Education funding) Roberta Rizzo Michael Fields, […] The post Special: Citizens Project Issues Forum appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley headlined the “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party on October 13 in Colorado Springs. Part Four features O’Malley’s powerful and inspiring address. Subscribe (free) to Studio 809 Specials podcast: The post Special: Democratic Party Annual Dinner – Part 4 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party was held October 13 in Colorado Springs. Part Three features remarks by Parkland school shooting survivor Brooke Harrison and her mother. They are followed by a special presentation by Stephany Rose Spaulding (candidate for U.S. D5 Representative) and by U.S. Representative (and Colorado Governor […] The post Special: Democratic Party Annual Dinner – Part 3 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party was held October 13 in Colorado Springs. Part Two features remarks by party candidates for statewide office: Phil Weiser, candidate for Colorado Attorney General Jena Griswold, candidate for Secretary of State Dave Young, candidate for State Treasurer Leslie Smith, candidate for CU Regent at […] The post Special: Democratic Party Annual Dinner – Part 2 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The “Everybody Welcome!” dinner for the El Paso County Democratic Party was held October 13 in Colorado Springs. Highlights include remarks by U.S. Representative (and Colorado Governor candidate) Jared Polis, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, and Parkland survivor Brooke Harrison. Part One features opening remarks by chair Electra Johnson. Subscribe (free) to Studio 809 Specials podcast […] The post Special: Democratic Party Annual Dinner – Part 1 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Candidates for national and state office in the November, 2018 election are heard from in this forum hosted by Citizens Project on October 10. Moderated by KOAA Anchor/Reporter Andy Koen. Candidates present: Stephany Rose Spaulding, Pete Lee, Brenda Krause, Andrew Smith, Tony Exum Sr, Marc Snyder, Frank DeLalla, Holly Williams, Cami Bremer, Grace Sweeney-Maurer, Liz […] The post Special: Candidates Forum – Oct 10 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Candidates for Attorney General: Phil Weiser and George Brauchler, Colorado Secretary of State: Wayne Williams and Jena Griswold, and Colorado State Treasurer: Dave Young and Brian Watson, duked it out in this fast-paced debate. The event took place October 13 in Colorado Springs at the Penrose House, sponsored by The Gazette, Colorado Politics and KOAA […] The post Special: Statewide Candidates Debate – Oct 13 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Congressman Jared Polis and State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came out swinging in this Colorado Governor candidates debate. The debate took place in Colorado Springs at the Penrose House on October 13, sponsored by The Gazette, Colorado Politics and KOAA News5. KOAA anchor Rob Quirk moderated. Elizabeth Watts (KOAA News5 anchor) and Joey Bunch (senior political […] The post Special: Colorado Governor Debate – Oct 13 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

This Neighborhood Chat includes Susan Edmondson of the Downtown Partnership, Crystal LaTier with El Paso County Housing & Community Development, and Colorado Springs Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Steve Posey). Local residents chime in on what they’d like to see happen to downtown Colorado Springs, plus affordable housing and short term rentals. This is […] The post Special: Growing Downtown and What It Means to You appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Do Renters have rights? Some landlords think not. But in reality, renters do have legal rights – as explained by Colorado Legal Service’s Clinton Albert. This program was organized by Catherine Duarte of Colorado Springs Community Development Division, the First Congregational Church and Pastor Jackie. (Recorded 10/1/18) The post Special: Renters’ Rights – Oct 1 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers delivered this address on September 27, 2018 at a luncheon hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. If you couldn’t afford the ticket or for some other reason missed this event, you can hear it here. Past accomplishments and future aspirations were among his remarks in this “annual report” […] The post Special: State of the City 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Columnist/Humorist/Activist/Author Jim Hightower highlights the all-star lineup that graced the stage at Stargazers Theatre on September 16 for this event hosted by Together for Colorado Springs. Big announcements are among the varied subjects addressed, all related to elections, politics, and positive progress for Colorado Springs. Speakers include John Weiss, Jill Gaebler, Lisa Villanueva, Yolanda Avila; […] The post Special: Changing Colorado Springs’ Climate – Jim Hightower appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Get to know the 3 CEO finalists for Colorado Springs Utilities. The final decision will be made at 1 pm September 17, so waste no time in expressing your opinion to your utilities board (city council) https://coloradosprings.gov/city-council.  (Recorded 9/13/18) The post Special: Utilites CEO Interview – Sept 12 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The term “Fake News” has been co-opted. In Building Resistance to Brain Bugs, Dr. Sam Ebersole discusses basic principles of media literacy, helping us identify the skills we can hone to get good information and distinguish real news from fake. Ebersole is a professor in the mass communications department at Colorado State University, Pueblo. This […] The post Special: Unconscious Bias & Media Literacy appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.