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SoapBox Colorado Springs

by Studio 809

Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!)

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Episodes

  1. Youth Leadership Training 2026

    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.

  2. International Women’s Day 2026: Who Is a Woman?

    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...

  3. Youth Activist Training 2025

    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.

  4. Local Author on His New Novel – Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising

    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.

  5. Katrina Nguyen: Independent Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives

    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...

  6. Youth Activist Training in July

    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.

  7. Plasma – A Promising Energy Source

    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.

  8. Permissive Parents

    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.

  9. The Way – by David Flanagan

    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.

  10. Thoughts Captured During August Music at the Indy

    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.

  11. A 2021 Summer Night

    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.

  12. SoapBox: Vaccinations – Who Should Decide? – April 29 2019

    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…

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  13. SoapBox: Vote YES on 112, NO on 74

    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…

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  14. SoapBox: Brenda Krause HD 15 Candidate

    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...

  15. SoapBox: Marc Snyder Candidate CO House District 18 – Sept 14 2018

    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)…

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  16. SoapBox: Manitou Cog Railway Petition

    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...

  17. SoapBox: Lori Furstenberg for Congressional 5th District of Colorado

    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...

  18. SoapBox: N Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan Has Issues

    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...

  19. Untitled Episode

    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...

  20. SoapBox: Tom Reynolds HD19 – Jan 15 2018

    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…

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  21. SoapBox – Solarize the Springs Update – March 15 2017

    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 –...

  22. SoapBox: Colorado Springs City Council Candidates Reviewed

    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...

  23. SoapBox: New Solar Group Power Purchase Pgm – Feb 23 2017

    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:...

  24. SoapBox: White Conservative Friends – February 3 2017

    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.

  25. SoapBox – Utilities Secrets

    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...

  26. SoapBox: Don’t Limit Citizen Appeals of Land Use Decisions

    Walter Lawson’s comments to Colorado Springs City Council about a proposed amendment to add significant limits to citizens’ ability to appeal land use decisions by the City Planning Commission. Council is expected to vote on this December 13, 2016. The post SoapBox: Don’t Limit Citizen Appeals of...

  27. Soapbox: Bobby, Remember Me – October 24, 2016

    Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!) The post Soapbox: Bobby, Remember Me – October 24, 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.

  28. SoapBox: Creek Week – Allison Plute & Travis Willams

    Creek Week is coming to Colorado Springs–9 days of fun. Listen and sign up. The post SoapBox: Creek Week – Allison Plute & Travis Willams appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.

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Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!)

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Pikes Peak region residents step up to the mic and share their gripes, compliments, and/or suggestions about hot topics. (Let us know if you want the mic!)

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