The Peak News

6/26/2025: The Adjunct Possible Hosted by Chaim Goldman and  Rob Thompson The Adjunct Possible: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines: 1) The Risk of Radical Islam: Mohamad Faridi, 2)The Hate Crime Hoax, 3) J6 Praying Grandma 4) Pikes Peak Pride (two years); Interview; (FINAL SHOW): Talking new media and social platforms, including AI, and how to be successful building your tribe for personal or business reasons, with Rob Thompson, Lead Architect for “The 411 for the 719” local business directory, the largest social network in our region with 100k+ members, and a former USAF Thunderbird com-chief: The Adjacent Possible; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To contact Rob Thompson, and to learn about the 411 for the 719, check out their website: www.The411ForThe719.com

6/25/25: The new New Life Scandal | Jason Lupo and Aaron Lujan Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk The new New Life Scandal; Local Faith and Family; Interview: The New New Life Scandal. Citizen Journalists Jason Lupo and Aaron Luhan report on the controversy in our biggest local church, as Pastor Brady Board steped down amid allegations that he knew more about the sexual abuse committed by Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, than; The New New Life Scandal; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!

6/24/25: The State of the Peak: What's Next? Hosted by Chaim Goldman The State of the Peak: What's Next?; Government and Politics Headlines: Why we need to take The Media Back: Interview; “The State of The Peak” as we continue to investigate hyper-local news stories in our region and “saying the quiet stuff out loud”, he will also share “what’s next” as we expand our nonprofit foundation’s Citizen Journalist and Internship programs, and as we prepare to begin teaching Broadcast Journalism to local youth in the Colorado Springs D11 School District starting this August. Chaim will also discuss the very real challenges of taking the media back in our region, including reestablishing ethics in journalism, and the many ways that you can join our efforts.: The State of the Peak; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller     Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!

6/23/25: Pikes Peak Pride | The Peak Journalist Jordan Baldwin Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin  Pikes Peak Pride; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Israel Iran 2) New Newlife Scandal 3) Pikes Peak Pride no proclamation; Interview: The Peak investigates Pikes Peak Pride, the yearly parade and festival in downtown Colorado Springs that occurred last weekend. Who’s behind it, what was it like to attend, who participated, and is it truly a “family friendly” event for our community? The Peak had its Citizen Journalists on the scene… and today we are joined by Peak investigative journalists Jordan Baldwin and Melanie Ingerson for the report on today’s broadcast. We’ll be “saying the quiet stuff out loud” about Pikes Peak Pride: History of Pikes Peak Pride: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller   Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!

6/19/2025: Juneteenth: History and Controversy Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Shirley Martinez Juneteenth: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines:1) Karman Line, 2) Indy/Insider, 3) D20 Losing Funding; Interview; Juneteenth with guest Shirley Martinez, President of the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, D8 School Board Member, Rev. MLK Preservation Society, talking the History and Controversy of Juneteenth: History of Juneteenth; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To contact Shirley Martinez, and to learn about the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, check out their website: www.PPDiversityCouncilInc.org  

6/18/25: Jewish Community in the Springs Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk Jewish Community in the Springs; Local Faith and Family; 1) New Life 2) Boulder Attack 3) Israel-Iran War; Interview: Rabbi Boaz Vituk of Chabad of Colorado Springs Jewish Community, shares about Jewish life in the Pikes Peak region, living under the threat of active antisemitism, the Israel-Iran war, and more; Iran-Israel War from Israeli Orthodox Jewish Perspective; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To contact Boaz Vituk, see their facebook: www.Facebook.com/JewishCS

6/17/25: Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Ron Scott Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military; Government and Politics Headlines: 1) Iran-Israel Conflict: How does this impact our region 2) Karman Line Annexation: Interview; Dr. Ron Scott, PhD, Col, USAF (ret), and President and CEO of Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services (STARRS), discusses combatting DEI/CRT/Woke Ideology in the American military: The American Creed; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller     To contact Dr. Ron Scott, or learn about STARRS, check out their website: www.STARRS.us  

6/16/25: The Iran-Israel Conflict | Mohamad Faridi Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Mohamad Faridi The Iran-Israel Conflict; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Pikes Peak Pride: Is it good for our community? Is it family friendly? 2) School District Sports: “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports Policy” (D49 originally, now D11 and Monument Academy passed it, D20 considering); Interview: Iran-Israel War and what it means and could mean for us in our region, with Former Iranian Revolutionary Guard jihadist, and now director of Iranian Christians International, Mohamad Farid: What’s Going on in Iran: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller   To contact Mohamad Faridi, or lean about Iranian Christians International, check out their website: IranChristians.org

6/12/2025: 12 Stones Classical School Hosted by Chaim Goldman, Donna Shell, Bob May and Trey Shell 12 Stones Classical School; Education and Media Headlines: 1) D11 Transgender 2) D11 New Charter Schools 3) Summer Learning; Interview - Director Donna Shell, Board President Bob May, and 2022 graduate Trey Shell, talking about a Classical Christian Education; A Classical Christian Education; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller   To find out more about Twelve Stones' Enrollment Opportunities, visit:  www.TwelvesStonesCS.org  

6/11/25: Youth for Christ Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Andrew LaValley Youth for Christ; Local Faith and Family: 1) Jewish Communit 2) Focus on Hate List 3) Pikes Peak Pride; Interview: Andy LaValley, Executive Director of Youth for Christ of Southern Colorado, a juvenile justice ministry that reaches high risk, detained, and incarcerated youth in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon City. Their mission is to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.; Will You Remain Silent? Will You Take Action; Why Our Local Youth Need Christ; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To learn more about Youth for Christ, or to contact Andy Lavalley, check out their website: www.SoCoYFC.org 

6/10/25: Public Service and Controversy Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Wayne Williams Public Service and Controversy; Local Government and Politics: 1) Anti-ICE Protest 2) Mayor of Palmer Lake; Interview; Wayne Williams has been in public service for more than three decades, but not without controversy. He is a former El Paso County Commissioner and Clerk and Recorder, Colorado Springs City Councilman, Colorado Secretary of State, and Colorado Springs Mayoral Candidate: The State of Our Local Libraries; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To contact Wayne Williams, see him at [email protected]  

6/9/25: The Restaurant Biz |Brian Mark Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brian Mark The Restaurant Biz; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) National Donut Day, and Dad’s 1 Year Anniversary 2) Farmer’s Markets 3) Passport Program; Interview: Local Restaurant consultant with 30-years in the biz, Hospitality Innovator at Cordial Hospitality, and COO of Dad’s Donuts, Brian Mark, talking about the local food industry and how to build a better brand in your industry: Is Hospitality a Lost Art?: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To lean more about Brian Mark, check out his websites: www.COHOColorado.com and www.DadsDonuts.com  

6/5/2025: Peak Investigates - Hoax and Pride Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin Peak Investigates - Hoax and Pride; Education and Media Headlines; 1) Implications mentioned at trial by Bernard (you probably didn’t hear in the media) 2) Judge May File 3) Whistleblowers 4) Representative Regina English; Interview - Investigative Journalist Jordan Baldwin: Pikes Peak Pride; Bringing the Stories Together; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller

6/4/25: Local Antisemitism in the Pikes Peak Region Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin Local Antisemitism; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Report: Boulder Hate Crime Attack; Feature: Jeremy Jacobs of Stories of Antisemitism; Interview: Jews Chaim Goldman and investigative journalist Jordan Baldwin discuss Local Antisemitism in the Pikes Peak region; Will You Remain Silent? Will You Take Action?; Israel Independence Celebration – we were there, death threat; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at our website!  

6/3/25: Karman Line Annexation Civil Discussion Hosted by Chaim Goldman Karman Line Annexation Civil Discussion; Business and Culture Headlines: Interview; Karman Line Annexation, Eli Bremer, Dave Donelson, and Ann Rush; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller   WATCH THE VIDEO EPISODE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/ThePeakNewsMedia/videos/629121400170556  

6/2/25: Hate Crime Hoax Update Continued | Rachel Stovall Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Rachel Stovall Hate Crime Hoax Update Continued; Business and Culture Headlines: Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Interview: Citizen Journalist Jordan Baldwin with an Update on the Ongoing Mayor Yemi Hate Crime Hoax Story, as the Trial of the Defendants is Happening Now: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller

5/29/2025: Hate Crime Hoax Update | Candice Stutzriem Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brad Estes Culture of the Sports Business; Education and Media Headlines: Hate Crime Hoax Trial : Interview; Hate Crime Hoax Update with Citizen Journalist Reporter Candice Stutzriem: Daily Wire Article; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller:  Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at our website!

5/28/25 - Springs Catholic Community Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Erin Kotchivar D49 School Board; Faith and Family Headlines: 1)AFA Graduate Dies 2)Christian Camp 3)Penny Arcade: Interview; Father Erin Kotchivar, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, here in Colorado Springs; common sense solutions; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at our website!

5/27/25: Citizen Journalists and the Hate Crime Hoax Trial Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Yolanda Edwards, James Dial, Melanie Winters, Jordan Baldwin Citizen Journalists and the Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Interview: Yolanda Edwards, James Dial, Melanie Winters; The Rise of Citizen Journalism: and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at our website!

5/26/2025: Culture of the Sports Business | Brad Estes Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brad Estes Culture of the Sports Business;  Media Headlines - Hate Crime Hoax Trial: Interview; Citizen Journalist Jordan Baldwin with an Update on the ongoing Mayor Yemi Hate Crime Hoax story, as the trial of the defendants is happening now, and then Brad Estes, new President of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks: The Culture of the Sports Business; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller:  To contact Brad Estes or lean more about the Switchbacks, check out their website: www.SwitchbacksFC.com

5/22/25 - D49 School Board Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Lori Thompson D49 School Board; Faith and Family Headlines: Interview: Lori Thompson, President of the School District 49 Board of Education; common sense solutions; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller Check out our podcasts or our upcoming CTE program, check more at our website!  

5/21/25: Unleashing Leadership in the Church Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Guy Rodgers Local Faith and Family Headlines; Interview: Guy Rodgers of Flourishing Leadership, a certified professional leadership coach, talking about leadership in the Church and unleashing the fullness of YOUR leadership calling; Leadership and the 7 Mountains of Culture: and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To contact Guy Rodgers, and unleash YOUR leadership calling, check out their website: www.Flourishing-Leadership.com

5/20/25: End of Session Legislative Update Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Scott Bottoms End of Session Legislative Update; Business and Culture Headlines; Hate Crime Hoax Trial: Interview; HD15 House Rep., Pastor Scott Bottoms, with an Colorado Legislature end-of-session Update; Have They Gone to Far; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller   To contact Pastor Scott Bottoms or learn how to reach out to the Legislature, Check out their website: www.ScottBottoms.com

5/19/2025: The Homestead Collective |  Chef Joe Bonavita Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Joe Bonavita Local Business and Culture Headlines; Interview: Chef Joe Bonavita of  The Homestead Collective; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller:  To learn more about The Homestead Collective, check out their website: www.TheHomesteadCollective.com

5/15/2025: Nontraditional Media | Tori Ganahl and Wasley Kagan, Guest hosted by Matt West Hosted by Tori Ganahl and Wasley Kagan and Matt West Nontraditional Media; Education and Media Headlines: 1) Current State Of Media Commentary 2) Media Landscape : Interview; Wesley Commentary on How to Grow a Successful Youtube Channel: How to Turn Views Into Dollars; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To Contact Matt west, or see some of their videos, check out these links: www.RockyMountainVoice.com and www.youtube.com/@wesleykagan  

5/14/25 - Living Holistically and Biblically Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Dr. John Davis Living Holistically and Biblically; Faith and Family Headlines: Interview: Dr. John Davis, DC, natural health and chiropractic, and how to live holistically and Biblically; Your Body is a Gift, Not a Project; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To contact Dr John Davis and learn about his medical examinations, check out his websites; www.WoWFamilyChiropractic.com and www.WoWnutrition.com    

5/12/25: The Present and Future of the Oil Industry in Colorado Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Lynn Granger The Present and Future of the Oil Industry in Colorado ; Business and Culture Headlines; 1) Tariffs and China 2) Buc-ees 3)  Mining Panel: Interview; Lynn Granger, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association….Talking About The Present and Future of the Oil and Gas Industry in Our State; Colorado’s Unique Position in American Energy; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller             To contact Lynn Granger or learn how to reach out to the Legislature, Check out their website: www.COGA.org

5/8/2025: Educating Our Community Involved in Government Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Colleen Enos Breaking Barriers in K-12 Education; Education and Media Headlines: 1) New Pope 2) D11 Approval of Our Course 3) : Interview; Colleen Enos, Legislative Liaison and Director of Government Relations for Christian Home Educators of Colorado, talking about homeschooling and Christian schooling in Colorado: Educating Faith Community Involved in Government; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller:  To Contact Colleen Enos and learn about their conference in Denver, check out their website: www.CHEC.org

5/7/25 - Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Kelly Hurtado Creating a Culture of Connectivity; Faith and Family Headlines: 1)Cuts to Social Services Programs 2)Headstart Program 3) Colorado Childcare Assistance Program: Interview: Kelly Hurtado, COO of Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families, an organization that centers on empowering individuals to advance a safe, healthy, and flourishing community; The Crucial First Five Years of Brain Development; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To contact Kelly Hurtado and join the Initiatives 5 Year Strategic Plan, Check out their website: www.JointInitiatives.org  

5/6/25: Government Accountability Day Hosted by Chaim and Cory Applegate Environmental Policy is Not Just for Liberals; Local Government and Politics Headlines; Interview; House Rep Pastor Scott Bottoms and County Commissioner Cory Applegate and “The Feds are Coming to Town with Tom Hamner;"the ICE Nightclub bust Sunday morning"; and of Course"The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To learn about Citizen Journalism or our CTE Program, Check out our links!

5/5/25: Our Health is in Our Hands Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Michael Enos Our Health is in Our Hands; Business and Culture Headlines; 1) Small Biz Week 2) Illegal Immigration/Night Clubs 3)  Interview: Michael Enos, Colorado Native, Professional Hydrologist, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of LifePonic Solutions That Allows You to Grow Healthy Food at Home;What Do You Think is in Your Food; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller     To contact Michael Enos or to schedule a lunch, visit: www.LifePonicSolutions.com

5/1/2025: Breaking Barriers in K-12 Education Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Aahana Paul Breaking Barriers in K-12 Education; Education and Media Headlines: 1) Shawn Matthews Acquitted 2) HB1312 at Capital Yesterday: Interview; Aahana Paul, Rampart HS Student, National Merit Scholarship Winner, AP Scholar with distinction, attending Stanford University in the fall for Human Biology: "Improving Access to Youth Healthcare and Education"; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller

4/28/25: The Car Business Hosted by Brandon Eldridge and Sevan Stryker The Car Industry; Business and Culture Headlines; Interview: Sevan Stryker, 2024 Small Business Person of The Year and COO of Bob Penkhus Motor Company; Small Business Week; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To contact Brandon Eldridge or for more information about Small Business Week, visit: www.ColoradoSpringsChamberEDC.com 

4/21/25: Reclaiming Civility Hosted by Chaim Goldman, Lisa Brandt, and Lori Leander Reclaiming Civility; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Rec Marijuana 2) Air Force Academy 3) Best and Brightest; Interview: Cofounders of Reclaiming Civility, Lisa Brandt and Lori Leander, talking about Creating Unity Across All Types of Divisive Lines; The Basis of Civility; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller To contact Lisa Brandt, and Lori Leander or for informantion about Reclaiming Civility, visit: www.ReclaimingCivility.com