Engage the Rockies Podcast is your go-to podcast for issues concerning El Paso County, Colorado Springs, and the state of Colorado. Tune in to hear from experts from around Colorado to inform, equip, and educate yourself on the biggest issues facing our state today. New episodes drop every Monday!
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Dawn Reinfeld joins us to discuss her organization Blue Rising and it's impact on legislation and helping kids with awareness about drugs.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Week in Review 2nd Week of February 2025
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8:56Our update of news for the second week of February 2025.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Brad Miller joins us to discuss the recent Executive Orders from the Trump White House that impact our local school district policies.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Week in Review 1st Week of February 2025
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9:22Our usual update of articles and news for the first week of February 2025.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Roger Lovell from Regional Building in the Pikes Peak Region joins us to help explain all the details of approval to build in El Paso and beyond.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Join our weekly review of the happenings in El Paso County and Colorado.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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We speak with Jill Gaebler of Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Housing Network to find out about the housing crisis in the Pikes Peak region.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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We discuss the week in review including a Colorado Supreme Court decision about 5 "residents" of Colorado Springs.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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We interview the Colorado Legislature Minority Leaders - House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese & Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage the Rockies cover the top headlines from around Colorado for the second week in January 2025. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our email list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every other Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage speaks to D20 Board of Education President about the recently passed Air Academy Bond.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage the Rockies cover the top headlines from around Colorado for the first full week in January 2025. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our email list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every other Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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City Council Elections with Brian Risley
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21:22Engage the Rockies speaks with City Councilmen Brian Risley about the upcoming Colorado Springs City Council election in April 2025.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Week in Review December 30, 2024 January 3, 2025
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12:47Engage the Rockies cover the top headlines from around Colorado for the first week in 2025. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our email list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every other Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage the Rockies speaks with Amy Stephens as she founds a new organization in Colorado focused on First Amendment Rights.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage the Rockies cover the top headlines from around Colorado for the fourth week of December 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our email list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every other Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Colorado Springs City Council and Redistricting & Elections
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23:46Engage the Rockies speaks with Colorado Springs City Clerk Sarah Johnson to discuss our recent redistricting and the upcoming April 2025 city council election.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage the Rockies cover the top headlines from around Colorado for the third week of December 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our email list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every other Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage the Rockies is joined by El Paso County, CO Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker for a lively discussion about secure elections and recounts.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Second Week of December in Review 2024
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8:53Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the first week of December 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Congressman elect Crank talks about his long and winding career than has finally lead to a congressional seat.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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If you’d like the show notes with links to the stories we’re covering today, please visit EngagetheRockies.com and sign up to our email. Every Monday, we’ll send you the list of articles we covered on our Friday episode.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Board of Education w/Kristi Burton Brown
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21:39Engage the Rockies is joined by Kristi Burton Brown (Board member elect) to discuss what the BOE in Colorado does.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of November 25-29, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Week in Review November 18-22, 2024Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Truth in Sentencing w/George Brauchler
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26:53Engage is joined by George Brauchler, the newly elected DA of the 23rd Judicial District, to discuss what it’s like to build a new district attorney’s office from the ground up. What are the challenges and goals of taking on such a big task? DA-Elect Brauchler also talks about the passing of the statewide ballot initiative known as Truth in Sentenc…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of November 11-15, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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2024 General Election Analysis w/Jonathan K. Finer
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44:03Engage is joined by Jonathan K. Finer, VP of Ready Colorado, to give his analysis of the 2024 General Election in Colorado. Our state was very unique in some of the results we saw compared to the rest of the country. Jonathan gives his opinion on why that may be. To find out more about Ready Colorado, visit https://readycolo.org/…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of November 4-8, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Marijuana Ballot Measures w/Doug Robinson
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19:58Engage is joined by Doug Robinson, co-founder of One Chance to Grow Up, to discuss two conflicting marijuana ballot measures in Colorado Springs. Learn about what each one is, how they conflict, and considerations when making your decision this November 5th. You can find out more about One Chance to Grow Up at https://onechancetogrowup.org/…
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Week in Review: October 28 - November 1, 2024
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10:50Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of October 28 – November 1, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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El Paso County Election Update w/Jarvis Caldwell
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15:15Engage gives an update on the state of the current election in El Paso County regarding total registered voters vs. current voter turnout. We also revisit a previous conversation with El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker to talk about a new feature called EPC VIP that allows citizens to view results, turnouts, interactive maps, and oth…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of October 21-25, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Gun & Ammo Excise Tax w/Ray Elliott
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25:07Engage is joined by Ray Elliott, VP of the Colorado State Shooting Association, to discuss Proposition KK. If passed this November, Prop KK would impose a 6.5% sales tax on all new firearm and ammo purchases. Find out more about this statewide ballot initiative and get Ray’s opinion on the measure. You can find out more about the Colorado State Sho…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of October 14-18, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage is joined by Dan Gates, chair of the issues committee Colorado’s Wildlife Deserve Better, to discuss “ballot box biology.” Proposition 127, on the ballot this November, would ban the intentional killing, wounding, pursuing, or entrapping of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx. Dan explains that the issue is much more complicated than that and …
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of October 7-11, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage is joined by 4th Judicial District Attorney Michael J. Allen to discuss three law-and-order ballot initiatives on the ballot this November. What are they and where does he stand on them? Additionally, DA Allen updates us on juvenile crime, a rising issue across Colorado. Find out more about the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s office at http…
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Week in Review: September 30 - October 4, 2024
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9:12Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of September 30 – October 4, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Ballot Initiatives Analysis w/Kelly Caufield
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31:06Engage is joined by Kelly Caufield, Executive Director of the Common Sense Institute, to discuss CSI’s new Ballot Guide 2024 analysis. Learn about the potential costs of a big cat hunting ban, law enforcement funding, slaughterhouse ban, new sales taxes, and more! You can find the full report from CSI here: https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/co…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of September 23-27, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Reposted: Utility Rates w/Travas Deal
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24:39REPOSTED during Thanksgiving week! Engage the Rockies is joined by Travas Deal, CEO of Colorado Springs Utilities, to discuss why energy rates all around Colorado are rising. Here’s a hint: arbitrary deadlines and regulations set by the state government are a major factor. If you’re frustrated with the rising costs of your energy bills, do not miss…
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Engage is joined by El Paso County election judges Brenda Conrad & Candi Boyer to discuss the importance of election judges. What is an election judge? What are their roles during election season? How do you become an election judge? These two seasoned election judges discuss their experiences in this important civic duty. If you’re interested in b…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of September 16-20, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Monday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Ballot Initiatives Special w/Jarvis Caldwell
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28:16On this week’s episode, Engage highlights the 14 ballot initiatives certified by the Colorado Secretary of State that will appear on the November 2024 ballot. Find out what they are, how they got on the ballot, and the requirements for them to pass. In two weeks, we’ll be discussing a new study of the economic impacts of some of these ballot initia…
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Week in Review: September 9-13, 2024
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10:33Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of September 9-13, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Friday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of September 2-6, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Friday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of August 26-30, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Friday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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Article V Convention of States w/Mike Forbis
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42:28Engage is joined by Mike Forbis, Convention of States Action (COSA) Colorado legislative liaison, to discuss what the Article V Convention of States is. What is accomplished by an Article V Convention? Where does the authority come from? What are the requirements for it to occur? Has it ever been done? This episode is great for those wanting to kno…
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Engage covers the top headlines from around Colorado for the week of August 19-23, 2024. To receive the full articles covered in today's episode, sign up to our emailing list at www.EngageTheRockies.com and we'll provide them every Friday.Oleh Engage The Rockies
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