Making Democracy Work
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.
This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty.
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21 El Paso County Sheriff Candidate Forum - October 6, 2022
October 12, 2022 10:24 - 46 minutes - 32 MBHear from County Sheriff candidate John Foley. Both candidates accepted the invitation to this forum, however Joseph Roybal later reported a conflict and did not attend. The forum was held at the KRCC community room, hosted by LWVPPR and Citizens Project, in partnership with Action 22. Moderator: Shelly Roehrs, spokesperson for LWVPPR Candidates: John Foley Joseph Roybal (did not attend) LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Citizens Project ht...
20 Judge Regina Walter – Community Leader Making a Difference
April 14, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWe continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with Regina Walter. Links: Educating Children of Color https://educatingchildrenofcolor.org/ League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ LWVPPR Annual meeting April 23, with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1678446 This podcast is produced by the Leagu...
19 Growth! Planning for the Future of Colorado Springs
April 08, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBTwo city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates. These are called PlanCOS (the newest comprehensive plan) and RetoolCOS (a major update to our zoning ordinance). Their remarks are from the March 19, 2022 monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Guest Speakers: Morgan Hester, AICP - Planning Supervisor Hannah Van Nimwegen-McGuire, AICP - Senior Comprehensive Planner L...
18 Kristen Faith – Community Leader Making a Difference
March 25, 2022 21:10 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWe continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with the event’s keynote speaker, Kristen Faith, nonprofit thought leader and the founder of Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence. Kristen shares her story and discusses supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence. We also learn more about the teaching, coaching and consulting she provides through The Nonprofit Makeover, and some of the fun activitie...
17 Dr. Wendy Birhanzel – Community Leader Making a Difference
March 17, 2022 10:14 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWe continue one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. In this episode we hear from Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2. She shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2. Episode sponsored by Harrison School District Foundation and Shelly Roehrs, Realtor Links: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Harrison School District 2 https://www.hsd2....
16 Marcy Morrison – Community Leader Making a Difference
March 11, 2022 14:34 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBDuring this episode of Making Democracy Work, we kick off one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. Our first episode in this series is Marcy Morrison, Active Manitou Springs Volunteer. We hear some of the Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from this iconic community leader. Be sure to stay with us when the episode sounds like it's ending. It continues with a special Hot Mic After Party candid conversation with Marcy Morrison. Episode sponsored by Shelly Roehr...
15 Love the League 2022
March 06, 2022 23:51 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIt’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference. Carmen Abeyta, Cynthia Chung Aki, Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Jan Martin, Dr. Birdie Miller, Marcy Morrison, Kathy Turzi, June Waller & Judge Regina Walter - All women still ROCKING IT. You'll also hear from Kristen Faith, the CEO of Non-Profit Makeover. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Give a Birthday Gift! Love the League Donations https://www.lwvpp...
14 Health Equity in Colorado and El Paso County
February 20, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 78 MBDr. Kristine Hembre, Dr. Radhika Nath and Anne Beer share their knowledge about the status and challenges of achieving health equity. Dr. Kristine Hembre is an LWVPPR Member, Dr. Radhika Nath is a Policy Expert & Disability Rights Advocate, and Anne Beer is Director of Health Equity at Peak Vista Community Health Centers. This presentation was recorded at the January 22, 2022 meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region at Sand Creek Library. LINKS: Healthy People 202...
13 Health Equity
January 18, 2022 23:39 - 22 minutes - 16 MBWe chat with Dr. Kristine Hembre about Health Equity & Inequity, the League’s monthly meeting coming up on January 22nd about Health Equity. Plus, don’t miss a special announcement about Love the League 2022. LINKS: LWVPPR - Health Equity Meeting https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1599091 Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine; Baciu A, Negussie Y, Geller A, et al., editors. Washingto...
12 Women’s Suffrage Equity Wall-Scape Mural Celebration
November 17, 2021 22:18 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBThe “soft” dedication of a mural by Shanah Cooley on a wall at Palmer High School between Boulder Street and Nevada Avenue. August 26, 2020, was the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment – recognizing women’s right to vote. The League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region commissioned this mural to commemorate the movement, the milestone, and this anniversary. The project was delayed due to COVID. Speakers at this soft dedication include Shelly Roehrs, LWVPPR spoke...
11 Ballot Issues Forum Oct 23 2021
October 31, 2021 12:54 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBallot issues in the November 2021 election are discussed by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. This forum was hosted by the League on October 23, 2021 at the Sand Creek Library. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org Questions about Candidates or Ballot Issues https://www.vote411.org Video of the October 23 Forum https://youtu.be/q4qAw5Xv3V4 This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (...
10 D20 Board of Education Candidate Forum #2 - Oct 14 2021
October 30, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBHear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE). Each of the three positions has a four-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2022. This forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and held on October 14, 2021 at Rampart High School. LINKS: Academy District 20 https://www.asd20.org/ League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org Video of the October 14 Forum https://y...
D20 Board of Education Candidate Forum #2 - Oct 14 2021
October 30, 2021 17:15Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE). Each of the three positions has a four-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2022. This forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and held on October 14, 2021 at Rampart High School. LINKS: Academy District 20 https://www.asd20.org/ League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org Video of the October 14 Forum https://y...
9 Breaking Down What Critical Race Theory Is and Isn’t
October 28, 2021 21:15 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBDr. Nathaniel Granger, Jr. and Mr. Anton Schulzki discuss Critical Race Theory - what it is, and what it isn’t. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association https://rmhcpa.org/ Learn From History https://learnfromhistory.org/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for...
8 Manitou Springs Election Forum Oct 11 2021
October 19, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBLearn about your choices in Manitou Springs for the November 2, 2021 election. Hear from candidates for mayor, city council, and school board, plus advocates for and against the 4C bond measure for Manitou School District 14. This forum was hosted on October 11 by the Pikes Peak Bulletin and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The moderator was Ralph Routon, Executive Editor Emeritus of the Pikes Peak Bulletin. Don’t miss the League’s Ballot Issues Forum on October 23, 2...
7 D49 Board of Education Candidate Forum Oct 6 2021
October 15, 2021 16:17 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBGet to know the candidates running for board of education in School District 49. This candidate forum was held on October 6, 2021, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project. Don’t miss the League’s Ballot Issues Forum on October 23, 2021. Information and registration here: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1535877 LINKS School District 49 https://www.d49.org/d49 League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region...
6 D20 Board of Education Candidate Forum Oct 5 2021
October 14, 2021 12:39 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBHear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE). Each of the three positions has a four-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2022. This forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and held on October 5, 2021 at Eagleview Middle School. A second forum will be held on October 14 at Rampart High School, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Future episodes of Making Democracy Work will include the October 14 forum, p...
5 Get Out Your Calendars! Lots Going On with LWVPPR
August 19, 2021 20:03 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBWomen’s Equality Day Potluck Picnic, Critical Race Theory Discussion, Candidate Forums, School Board Elections & more. We will break down a lot of events going on with the League. LINKS: August 26 - Women’s Equality Day - Potluck Picnic https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4008&club_id=750758&item_id=1507911 Sept 22 - CFAM - Colorado Farm & Art Market https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ba4ad28a5fcc52-lwvppr League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr....
4 American Exile Documentary - Veterans Deported
August 05, 2021 11:55 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBVeterans are being deported, and we can do something about it, but aren’t. A veteran from the documentary American Exile shares his story. Guest: Manuel (Jesus) Valenzuela LINKS: LWVPPR https://www.lwvppr.org/ American Exile https://americanexilefilm.com/ Free Tickets to the Screening https://tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/2683 Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we...
3 El Paso County Election Integrity & Transparency (Part 3 of 3)
July 30, 2021 13:30 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBHow can we improve our election systems and what can we do? Wrapping up our conversation with Harvey Branscomb, ElectionQuality.com. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Election Quality Monitor https://electionquality.com/ Making Democracy Work - Election Integrity - Part 1 http://studio809radio.com/election-integrity-part-1/ Making Democracy Work - Election Integrity - Part 2 http://studio809radio.com/election-integrity-part-2/ Makin...
2 El Paso County Election Integrity & Transparency (Part 2 of 3)
July 26, 2021 22:24 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBSecurity flaws, Dominion Voting Systems and more transparency as we continue the conversation with Harvey Branscomb, Election Quality.com. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Election Quality Monitor https://electionquality.com/ Making Democracy Work - Election Integrity - Part 1 http://studio809radio.com/election-integrity-part-1/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more...
1 El Paso County Election Integrity & Transparency (Part 1 of 3)
July 21, 2021 12:18 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWhy is El Paso County conducting a 3rd review, its 2nd audit, of 2020 election results at a cost to you, the taxpayers? We’ll be getting answers from Harvey Branscomb with Election Quality. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Election Quality Monitor https://electionquality.com ClearAudit Summary Report http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ClearAudit-Summary-Report.pdf ClearAudit Purchase Order http://studio809radio.com/wp-c...
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July 17, 2021 19:21 - 48 seconds - 866 KBThis podcast will provide information for voters and other citizens to improve and achieve good government. Join us as we enlighten ourselves and look for better and better ways to make democracy work. Follow this podcast now, and watch for the first exciting episode in just a few days. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively prom...