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GrassRoots Community Network

269 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Listen to many of your favorite programs that feature on GrassRoots Community Network, from world-renowned organizations such as The Aspen Institute, to popular local shows such as The Jerry Bovino Show.

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Think for a Change - "The Aspen Housing Crisis"

February 25, 2022 21:51 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

In this episode of Think for a Change host Paul Menter speaks with Peter Grenney (Sotheby's), and Elizabeth Milias (The Red Ant) about Aspen's housing crisis. You can download the Aspen Affordable Housing Strategic Plan here: https://www.grassrootstv.org/housing

"Fereshta's Tale" (Help Afghan Family Get to United States)

February 07, 2022 23:18 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

with Human Rights Attorney, Annie Perry and Host Paul Menter. This is the story of Fereshta and Israr's extraordinary journey leading up to their Humanitarian Parole Applications. The current hurdle is to keep them in Turkey and not have them deported back to Afghanistan because their application to Turkish Immigration for asylum was denied. Email: [email protected] GoFundMe: https://bit.ly/FereshtasTale GrassRoots TV is the country’s first and oldest community cable television stat...

John and Paul's Excellent Adventure into 2021 State Ballot Issues

October 28, 2021 20:31 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MB

GrassRoots Community Network Executive Director, John Masters and Aspen Daily News Columnist, Paul Menter discuss the 2021 Colorado Ballot Issues so you don't have to think about it! GrassRoots TV is the country’s first and oldest community cable television station.

2A or Not 2A: "Creativity and Finance"

October 28, 2021 19:47 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MB

Sarah A. Pletts, Dance Theatre Director and Paul Menter, Aspen Daily News Columnist discuss ballot question 2A. GrassRoots TV is the country’s first and oldest community cable television station.

Amory Lovins: Timing Our Choices for a Safer and Better Airport

January 13, 2021 01:12 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Timing Our Choices for a Safer and Better Airport: Proceed Now, or Pause and Learn? A forum providing new and independent public information from Amory Lovins, Tom Keough, and Dick Arnold. Recorded 22 October 2020. Amory Lovins wishes to correct his references to the Board of County Commissioners meeting on “Thursday 16 October” 2020: it was on Friday 16 Oct. At 1:25:35, he also misspoke “500” when he meant “55"; at 1:37:13, he said “78” when he meant “78%”; and at 1:43:15, he said “non-co...

The Local's Show - "Aspen Thrift Shop turns 70!"

December 18, 2019 18:29 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

with Shereen Sarick, Jessica Salet and Host Erik Skarvan

Mountain Rescue Aspen presents: "How to Plan a Backcountry Tour"

December 16, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Mountain Rescue Aspen's event: How to Plan a Backcountry Tour. Learn what goes into planning a successful backcountry ski tour with an emphasis on safety.

The Local's Show - "Stockin' up on Grocery Stories"

December 16, 2019 22:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

with John Hailey and Host Erik Skarvan

Think for a Change - "Greed, Aspen Style"

December 09, 2019 19:26 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

On this episode of Think for a Change host Paul Menter talks with Alycin Bektesh of Aspen Daily News and Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo about greed in Aspen. GrassRoots TV is the country’s first and oldest community cable television station. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P F...

The Local's Show - “The Gift of Life” with Chris Klug

December 03, 2019 23:54 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

On this week's episode of The Local's Show host Erik Skarvan speaks with Aspen legend and Olympic medalist Chris Klug about the upcoming Summit for Life 2019 event that benefits the Chris Klug Foundation (organ donation). The Local's Show is generously underwritten by: Aspen Square Condominium Hotel - https://www.aspensquarehotel.com The Aspen Times - https://www.aspentimes.com Klug Properties - https://klugproperties.com/ Sun Dog Athletics - https://www.sundogathletics.com Strong Vegan Ath...

The Local's Show - "Giving Thanks for our Aspen Animal Hospital"

December 03, 2019 16:08 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

with Dr. Anne Cooley and Host Erik Skarvan The Local's Show is generously underwritten by: Aspen Square Condominium Hotel - https://www.aspensquarehotel.com The Aspen Times - https://www.aspentimes.com Klug Properties - https://klugproperties.com/ Sun Dog Athletics - https://www.sundogathletics.com Strong Vegan Athlete - https://strongveganathlete.com Aspen Animal Hospital - https://aspenanimalhospital.com Aspen Thrift Shop - https://aspenthriftshop.org GrassRoots TV is the country’s f...

ACRA presents: 2019 Tourism Outlook

November 25, 2019 22:14 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

The Aspen Chamber Resort Association hosted their 2019 Tourism Outlook on 11.19.2019 at the Aspen Institute. Representatives from various data research organizations and Eliza Voss, Director of Marketing for ACRA present research, forecasts, and progress on the future of tourism in the Aspen area.

The AMS Show - "Aspen Middle and High School Music Teacher"

November 25, 2019 22:13 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

with Andy Farmer and Yale Gieszl

The Local's Show - "Cheers to 100 Years!" With Klaus Obermeyer

November 25, 2019 22:10 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Host Erik Skarvan interviews Aspen legend Klaus Obermeyer of Obermeyer Sports. The Local's Show is generously underwritten by: Aspen Square Condominium Hotel - https://www.aspensquarehotel.com The Aspen Times - https://www.aspentimes.com Klug Properties - https://klugproperties.com/ Sun Dog Athletics - https://www.sundogathletics.com Strong Vegan Athlete - https://strongveganathlete.com Aspen Animal Hospital - https://aspenanimalhospital.com Aspen Thrift Shop - https://aspenthriftshop.org

The AMS Show - "2019 First Lego League Competitors"

November 25, 2019 22:09 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

The AMS Show - "2019 First Lego League Competitors" with Caroline Hanson, Tilly Swanson, Jeremy Martin, and Ryder Cohan

Senior Law Day - "Local Resources for Seniors"

November 25, 2019 22:03 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Alpine Legal Services presents: Senior Law Day - "Local Resources for Seniors" with Chad Federwitz, Judy Martin, and Mandi Dicamillo

Senior Law Day - "End of Life Options Act and Hospice Palliative Care"

November 25, 2019 22:02 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Alpine Legal Services presents: Senior Law Day - "End of Life Options Act and Hospice Palliative Care" with Sylvia Allais

Senior Law Day - "Top Scams Targeting Older Coloradans"

November 25, 2019 21:57 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Alpine Legal Services presents: Senior Law Day - "Top Scams Targeting Older Coloradans" with Mark Fetterhoff

Senior Law Day - "Guardianships and Conservatorships 101"

November 25, 2019 21:55 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Roaring Fork Valley and Alpine Legal Services present: Senior Law Day - "Guardianships and Conservatorships 101" with Sue O'Bryan, Attorney at Law and Kate Johnson, Garfield County Attorney. Alpine Legal Services - Roaring Fork Senior Law Day provides valley seniors, their family members and caregivers with meaningful information from attorneys and experts, to start conversations, make decisions and age well. For More Information visit https://alpinelegalservices.org

Senior Law Day - "Estate Planning 101"

November 25, 2019 21:49 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Roaring Fork Valley and Alpine Legal Services present: Senior Law Day - "Estate Planning 101" with Jeanne Doremus, Founder of the Law Office of Jeanne C. Doremus and Jordan Matthews, General Counsel and Director of Operations for Whitman Fine Properties. Alpine Legal Services - Roaring Fork Senior Law Day provides valley seniors, their family members and caregivers with meaningful information from attorneys and experts, to start conversations, make decisions and age well. For More Informat...

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia

November 25, 2019 21:47 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

"Planning Ahead: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia" with Eric Bianchi, MPA Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter. Alpine Legal Services - Roaring Fork Senior Law Day provides valley seniors, their family members and caregivers with meaningful information from attorneys and experts, to start conversations, make decisions and age well. For More Information visit https://alpinelegalservices.org

Roaring Fork Senior Law Day - "Senior Town Hall"

November 25, 2019 21:42 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Senior Town Hall with Eagle Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney, Pitkin County Commissioner Steve Child, and Garfield County Senior Programs Manager Judy Martin. Alpine Legal Services - Roaring Fork Senior Law Day provides valley seniors, their family members and caregivers with meaningful information from attorneys and experts, to start conversations, make decisions and age well. For More Information visit https://alpinelegalservices.org

Elks Lodge #224 presents: 2019 Drug Awareness Night

November 25, 2019 21:26 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Elks Lodge #224 presents: 2019 Drug Awareness Night

The AMS Show - "AMS Principal"

November 25, 2019 21:19 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

with Dr. Elizabeth Meador and Eleanor Carroll

The AMS Show - "Aspen Middle School Library"

November 25, 2019 21:17 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week the Aspen middle schoolers interviewed Aspen Middle School librarian, Haley Larson.

Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown - "Aspen Animal Shelter"

November 25, 2019 21:09 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this episode of Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown host Hinton Harrison talks with Seth Sachson, Director of Aspen Animal Shelter. http://www.dogsaspen.com Thanks to Royal Street Fine Art for generously underwriting this program. For more information visit http://www.rsfaa.com

Mindfulness in Recovery: Myths and Benefits of Mindfullness in Addiction Treatment" with John Bruna

November 25, 2019 21:03 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

John Bruna (Jangchub Chophel) is an author, counselor, educator, mindfulness and Dharma teacher. It is his hope to draw upon his training and life experience to benefit others. His personal mission statement is to facilitate teachings in an accessible and practical way that helps people live meaningful lives in accordance with their own values and belief systems. John is bringing his aspirations and vision to life as the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program™ and Mindfulness in Recovery®...

Healing Past Relational Wounds with Dr. John Caldwell, DO, Ph.d.

November 25, 2019 21:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

"Healing Past Relational Wounds: By Mindfully and Compassionately Embracing the Present" with Dr. John Caldwell, Ph.d. Dr. Caldwell has been practicing mindfulness for more than a decade and it has been an important part of his personal and professional journey. While his formal practice of Vipassana (i.e., to see things as they really are) meditation has been critically important, the application of mindfulness in every-day life has been the most transformative. Over time, he has learned ho...

The Local's Show - "Live Music and Small Town Love" with Dan Sheridan

November 25, 2019 20:50 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

This week on the summer series finale of The Local's Show host Erik Skarvan chats with Aspen local musician Dan Sheridan. This a a great one one folks! Here 's a little bit about Dan that is taken from his website http://www.dansheridanaspen.com When an artist truly has something to say, others easily recognize it. This is the case with the most recent collection of songs by Dan Sheridan on his new release, Recycle. Beyond the strong melodies and the effortless flow of words is a simple f...

Never Enough - How Affective Homeostasis Creates Addiction with Dr. Judith Grisel, Ph.D.

November 25, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Judith Grisel is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Bucknell University. Judith is most interested in understanding predisposing neural differences in those at risk for addiction. Filmed on 9.12.2019 at the Dor Hosier Building, Aspen Insititute, Aspen, Colorado.

The Local's Show - "Tour de Awesome" with Keegan Swirbul

November 25, 2019 20:40 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Keegan Swirbul is an American cyclist, who currently rides for Floyd's Pro Cycling (Floyd Landis). His major results include: 1st Mount Evans Hill Climb 1st MaillotUSA.PNG Road race, National Under–23 Road 2nd Overall Tour de Langkawi 2nd Road race, National Under–23 Road Championships 2nd Mount Evans Hill Climb 6th Overall Tour of the Gila 7th Overall Tour de Beauce 7th Overall Tour of Utah

The Local's Show - "Minimalism Means Maximum Quality of Life"

November 25, 2019 20:39 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

This week on The Local's Show Erik Skarvan chats with Cathy Hall, solid waste manager of the Pitkin County Landfill.

The Jerry Bovino Show - "Tell a Story" with Catherine O'Connell

November 25, 2019 20:33 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

On this episode of the Jerry Bovino Show host Jerry Bovino interviews Aspen author Catherine O'Connell about getting published and piercing the literary firewall.

Guinness World Record: "Oldest Pro Bull Rider"

November 25, 2019 20:23 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Greg Casteel holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest pro bull rider. Here he is interviewed by Erik Skarvan about his history with bull riding, what it took to earn the world record, his new line of bbq sauce, his mission, and much more.

The Local's Show - "Torre Rules!"

November 25, 2019 20:17 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

On this episode of The Local's Show host Erik Skarvan talks with Aspen's newest mayor...Torre! Topics include lift 1A, human/bear interactions, and Aspen's environmental trajectory.

Aspen Talks Health - "Healing Connection: Brain and Body"

November 25, 2019 20:01 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

with Justin Picken and Dr. Nicola Siso

AAM: Fireside Oral Histories

November 25, 2019 19:56 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Filmed on 8.11.2019 at the Aspen Art Museum We met around Oscar Tuazon’s Fire Worship to rekindle memories of the Aspen Art Museum from the last forty years. This marathon-style session will draw on voices that are to be featured in a new publication by the AAM, including individuals who participated in StoryCorps recordings in 2018. This warm gathering will collectively trace the oral history of the museum through two-minute anecdotes.

The Local's Show - "Nordic Nut" with Hailey Swirbul

November 25, 2019 19:46 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

The Local's Show - "Nordic Nut" with Hailey Swirbul

"World's Oldest Pro Bull Rider, yeee haaaa!" with Greg Casteel

November 25, 2019 19:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

"World's Oldest Pro Bull Rider, yeee haaaa!" with Greg Casteel by GrassPods

Applied Postmodernism: How "Idea Laundering" is Crippling American Universities

November 25, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

In 2017 and 2018, as a part of a whistleblowing effort, James Lindsay, Peter Boghossian, and Helen Pluckrose wrote ideologically-driven, morally horrific papers and submitted them to leading peer-reviewed academic journals. Seven of these were published, and seven more were under review before their project was uncovered and subsequently revealed by the Wall Street Journal. The trio’s intention was to expose a kind of academic corruption (idea laundering) that puts radical social and politica...

Youngest Climber to Scale “El Cap"! with Selah and Michael Schneiter

November 25, 2019 19:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Selah Schneiter, at 10 years old, is the youngest person to climb El Cap in Yosemite Valley. Selah and her father Michael are from Glenwood Springs, Colorado and are avid rock climbers in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Genetic Engineering: Revolution in Healthcare and Beyond with Jamie Metzl

November 25, 2019 19:09 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Jamie Metzl is a leading futurist, geopolitical expert, science fiction novelist, and media commentator and a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council. In February 2019, Jamie was appointed to the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on developing global standards for the governance and oversight of human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, Senate Foreign Relations ...

The BrainHealth Project: Tackling our Greatest Health Challenge with Sandra Chapman

November 25, 2019 19:06 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman is Founder and Chief Director of the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, where she holds the Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair. A cognitive neuroscientist with 50+ funded research grants and 200+ publications, she is committed to enhancing human cognitive capacity and the underlying brain systems across the lifespan. She applies novel approaches to advance integrated reasoning and stra...

Navigating the Neuroscape: Advanced Technologies in Brain Science with Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D.

November 25, 2019 19:04 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Dr. Adam Gazzaley obtained an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, completed Neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and postdoctoral training in cognitive neuroscience at University of California, Berkeley. He is now Professor in Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco and the Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape, a translational ne...

Can Lifestyle Change Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease? with Dr. Dean Ornish

November 25, 2019 18:59 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Dr. Dean Ornish is the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of seven books, all national bestsellers. He has received numerous honors, including the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the University of Texas, Austin, and the National Public Health Hero Award from the University of California, Berkeley. D...

Microbiome Panel: The Gut/Brain Connections

November 22, 2019 20:31 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Microbiome Panel: The Gut/Brain Connections featuring: Dr. Vincent Pedre Momo Vuyisich, Ph.D. moderated by: Glenda Greenwald http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Microbiome: The Next Frontier in Brain Health with Momo Vuyisich, Ph.D.

November 22, 2019 20:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Dr. Momo Vuyisich is a founder and Chief Science Officer of Viome. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico Tech. Besides providing scientific leadership at Viome, Momo focuses on product development, clinical certification, and clinical research. Before co-founding Viome in 2016, Momo spent 12 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he was the leader of the Applied Genomics team. His research ...

The most Complex Ecosystem on the Planet Dictates your Health with Dr. Vincent Pedre

November 22, 2019 20:27 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and Founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, Medical Advisor to two health-tech start-ups, MBODY360 and Fullscript, Chief Medical Officer for United Naturals, and a Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner in private practice in New York City since 2004. He is also certified in yoga and Medical Acupuncture. In 2017, he joined Orthomolecular as the chief Clinical Expert in the Pi...

The Circadian Code: Optimize your Brain, Food and Sleep Patterns with Dr. Satchin Panda

November 22, 2019 20:25 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Dr. Satchin Panda is a professor at the Salk Institute, La Jolla, California, and author of the book “The Circadian Code”. He is a frequent speaker in international conferences on metabolism, exercise and chronic diseases. His research focuses on how circadian clocks regulate behavior, physiology and metabolism. His discovery of how a blue light sensor in the eyes affect sleep-wake cycle, depression and alertness is leading a new revolutio...

The 10 Genius Foods for a Healthier, Happier Brain with Max Lugavere

November 22, 2019 20:16 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

ASPENBRAINLAB - 7.12.2019 - Hotel Jerome - Aspen, CO Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast,...

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Colson Whitehead
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Dr. Vincent Pedre
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