# colorado springs (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover colorado springs. Page: Feed: --- ## [August 21, 2026: From a hot summer to a warmer fall?; Rebuilding Glenwood Canyon; 'Roam' with wildlife](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_9d032606-f330-44dc-9f4e-438a4291ec8c&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-21 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Do the math, and this summer's been a sizzler in Colorado and nationwide. We look back, and forward, with Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo. Then, the long restoration of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon after wildfire and floods. Plus, the reason bear encounters are up. And author Hillary Rosner, a Colorado Book Award finalist for "Roam," on stitching together wildlife habitat. Plus, take a… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/9d032606-f330-44dc-9f4e-438a4291ec8c/260821_Friday_August_21_2026_CM_PODCAST_ASeg.mp3) ## [August 20, 2026: What dogs can teach us about dementia; 'Moments that Made Us'](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_b8bf33be-e79b-4ba5-acf5-3b50afe807c5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Dementia is not limited to people. Dogs get it too. Breakthroughs for one species may benefit another. Andrea Dukakis visits a canine lab at Colorado State University for our series Aging Matters. Then, if you're 65 or older, NPR wants you to take on their first Senior Podcast Challenge! Later, CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus explains how the suicide of a man at DIA highlights the state's… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/b8bf33be-e79b-4ba5-acf5-3b50afe807c5/260820_Thursday_August_20_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## [August 18, 2026: Could rye help farmers weather the drought?; State law targets rideshare safety](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_568c5c44-2a0f-4826-b61b-8ba522fa0ec4&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ The San Luis Valley grows many of Colorado’s potatoes, barley and wheat. But there's another crop that could help farmers weather the drought. We'll explore the Rye Resurgence Project. Then, rideshare companies have new rules they have to follow in Colorado to keep riders safe. We get context from Purplish. Plus, answering a Colorado Wonders question about what drew Nicola Tesla to the state in… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/568c5c44-2a0f-4826-b61b-8ba522fa0ec4/260818_Tuesday_August_18_2026_PODCAST_A.mp3) ## [August 17, 2026: Victor Marx and a divided state GOP; Converting a coal mine into a solar farm](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_26d80b64-8a7c-47d0-803d-fcd83ccbabe8&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Republicans in Colorado are divided over their gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx and over the party's general direction. Then, did White House officials brainstorm ways to punish Colorado? Also, Molson Coors reimagines its coal mine in Keenesburg as a solar farm. Then, the urgent effort to save Bent's Old Fort in the San Luis Valley. And we re-share radio poems with David Rothman. [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/26d80b64-8a7c-47d0-803d-fcd83ccbabe8/260817_A_Seg_4_POD.mp3) ## [Episode 552: Colorado Springs Campus\_8\_16-2026 - Pastor Bernie Stansberry- "Purpose Driven"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aplacetocallhome/episodes/2026-08-16T20_15_19-07_00) _2026-08-17 · CCF: A Place to Call Home · Colorado Christian Fellowship_ Southgate Campus [Listen](https://aplacetocallhome.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-16T20_15_19-07_00.mp3?_=1786936525.17850408) ## [Episode 551: 8-16-26 Apostle Phil Smith "Victory In The Valley"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aplacetocallhome/episodes/2026-08-16T20_13_14-07_00) _2026-08-17 · CCF: A Place to Call Home · Colorado Christian Fellowship_ Aurora Campus [Listen](https://aplacetocallhome.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-16T20_13_14-07_00.mp3?_=1786936414.17850407) ## Episode 186: Updates from Mayor Yemi _2026-08-14 · Behind the Springs_ It’s been a while! Mayor Yemi is back to talk about a summer of celebrations, public safety, budget plans and a back-to-school reminder. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/19649016-episode-186-updates-from-mayor-yemi.mp3) ## [August 14, 2026: History Colorado marks the state's 150th with a nod to the Women's Bank of Denver](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_2f36da1b-e8ec-421d-878a-f1ceda46128e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Not that long ago, women seeking a loan or line of credit faced invasive questions from bankers: "Are you planning on having children?" "What type of birth control are you using?" "Where's your husband?" Against that backdrop, in the 1970s, The Women's Bank of Denver was founded, changing financial lives for generations. Their story is now showcased at History Colorado to celebrate the… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/2f36da1b-e8ec-421d-878a-f1ceda46128e/260814_Friday_August_14_2026_CM_PODCAST_ASeg.mp3) ## [August 13, 2026: New state historian; Next chapter for neighborhood of proposed Broncos; Mark Stevens' latest thriller](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_7ae760f3-9cfc-4b71-ac92-58207ed2217e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-13 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Nicki Gonzales, Colorado’s new state historian has deep roots in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It’s one reason she’s forged an expertise in the history of the American West. Particularly interested in race relations and social and political movements, Gonzales has plans for what she hopes to accomplish during her year-long tenure. Then, the neighborhood next to where the Denver… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/7ae760f3-9cfc-4b71-ac92-58207ed2217e/260813_Thursday_August_13_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## [From Bankruptcy to Business Acquisition: Brandon Kirk’s Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/From-Bankruptcy-to-Business-Acquisition-Brandon-Kirks-Story-e3nbei4) _2026-08-13 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ Brandon Kirk returns to the Colorado Business Podcast with his biggest Planet Duct update yet: the Colorado Springs company has been acquired by another local home services business.In this episode, Brandon explains what selling a business actually looks like, including due diligence, financial negotiations, employment agreements, company culture, and the difficult process of giving up control… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/124155908/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429752446-44100-2-36f2d74bf61e7.mp3) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/STq5lfePeM51) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [August 12, 2026: A protest that helped launch a movement](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_8169a4f0-dc18-4383-b7a9-e487771b0dce&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-12 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ You can draw a line between a protest in Denver and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A half century later, the fight for access continues. Today we share some of that history with NPR's podcast, "The Sunday Story," hosted by Ayesha Rascoe with guests Joseph Shapiro from NPR and CPR's Stephanie Wolf, and we look ahead at the current challenges. Then, the world premiere of a play… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/8169a4f0-dc18-4383-b7a9-e487771b0dce/A_SEG.mp3) ## [August 11, 2026: Why kids are more susceptible than ever before to porn and what parents need to know](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_407634fe-ecb9-48c7-a542-2aa23f8f84e5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-11 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Research finds that kids are exposed to online pornography more often, and at younger ages, than ever before, thanks to technology and social media. The effects are often damaging, negatively shaping how they understand relationships, consent, and even their own bodies. We speak with Craig Knippenberg, a licensed clinical social worker, family therapist and author about the trend and what parents… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/407634fe-ecb9-48c7-a542-2aa23f8f84e5/260811_Tuesday_August_11_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## [August 10, 2026: Creating a sustainable golf course that's wildlife, pollinator and plant-friendly](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_cc58f953-e1e9-49d9-91a9-0576ca70f71b&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-10 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ When it comes to wildlife and water use, golf courses have room for improvement. Today, a one-of-a-kind partnership between golfers and the botanic gardens. Then, the town of Kremmling has pulled itself out of a water crisis, for now. And on her album "Appalachia," a Ouray singer-songwriter contrasts her hometown mountains with her adopted Rockies. [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/cc58f953-e1e9-49d9-91a9-0576ca70f71b/260810_A_Seg_4_POD.mp3) ## [Episode 550: 8-9-26 Apostle Phil Smith "Don't Shrink Back!"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aplacetocallhome/episodes/2026-08-09T21_36_04-07_00) _2026-08-10 · CCF: A Place to Call Home · Colorado Christian Fellowship_ Aurora Campus [Listen](https://aplacetocallhome.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-09T21_36_04-07_00.mp3?_=1786336575.17845490) ## [Episode 549: Colorado Springs Campus\_8\_9-2026 - Pastor Jonnell Ashley - " The Everlasting Father"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aplacetocallhome/episodes/2026-08-09T20_52_02-07_00) _2026-08-10 · CCF: A Place to Call Home · Colorado Christian Fellowship_ Southgate Campus [Listen](https://aplacetocallhome.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-09T20_52_02-07_00.mp3?_=1786333925.17845459) ## [August 7, 2026: Investigating law enforcement's hiring practices; A sense of place in the San Luis Valley](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_f37cbdb0-2c98-4b60-8145-5f647a3ae8f7&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-07 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ A sheriff's office is under federal scrutiny for its hiring practices; the effects could ripple across the state. Then, filmmaker Rick Vigil is preserving the oral history of people who call the San Luis Valley home. Also, what to know about staying safe from lightning. And singer/songwriter Isaac Slade returns to Colorado to wish his home state a happy 150th. [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/f37cbdb0-2c98-4b60-8145-5f647a3ae8f7/260807_Friday_August_7_2026_CM_PODCAST_ASeg.mp3) ## [The Business Behind the Pioneer Rodeo with Jay Dial](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/The-Business-Behind-the-Pioneer-Rodeo-with-Jay-Dial-e3n2su2) _2026-08-06 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ Jay Dial spent years pursuing an idea he could never get off the ground. Six years into building the Pioneer Rodeo, he opens up about the disastrous decisions, hard earned lessons, and deeper purpose that kept him moving forward.Jay joins Marcus and Chris on the Colorado Business Podcast for an honest conversation about what it takes to turn passion into a sustainable business. They break down… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/123875714/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2F429367285-44100-2-007ace6c49b5.mp3) ## [August 6, 2026: Colorado's political history filled with firsts amid attempted setbacks; Colorado River water plan](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_0b4809c4-a1ba-4ffe-9bfe-fc59e1b74bd4&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-06 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Since it became a state 150 years ago, Colorado's political identity has always been hard to pin down. You might say... it's purplish! But it's also been a leader in things like women's suffrage and civil rights. We explore some of that history today with Purplish. Then, the Colorado River makes life possible for some 40 million people from here to Southern California, but making sure there's… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/0b4809c4-a1ba-4ffe-9bfe-fc59e1b74bd4/260806_Thursday_August_6_2026_A_Seg_4Pod.mp3) ## [August 5, 2026: At age 97, Roy Romer says he's humbled as he reflects on Colorado, state of politics today](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_a7078aa5-5f68-4b9a-9b3d-09c98a806f33&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-05 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Colorado just tuned 150. Roy Romer jokes he's been alive for most of that time. The former three-term governor is 97 and just donated his papers to Metropolitan State University of Denver. We ask him to look back, and to look forward, along with MSUD's provost and historian Matt Makley. Then, an Aurora Police Officer is indicted in the shooting death of a Black man during a traffic stop. CPR's Ava… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/a7078aa5-5f68-4b9a-9b3d-09c98a806f33/260805_Wednesday_August_5_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## [Episode 548: 8-2-26 Apostle Phil Smith "Complacency"](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aplacetocallhome/episodes/2026-08-02T20_50_48-07_00) _2026-08-03 · CCF: A Place to Call Home · Colorado Christian Fellowship_ Aurora Campus [Listen](https://aplacetocallhome.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-02T20_50_48-07_00.mp3?_=1785729057.17839397) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Rid019AnhENy) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [The $20 Million Investment That Never Arrived | Taylor Draper](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/The-20-Million-Investment-That-Never-Arrived--Taylor-Draper-e3mekme) _2026-07-23 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ What happens when the business you built becomes the foundation of your identity? Taylor Draper appeared to be on the verge of a breakthrough. His menswear company reached New York Fashion Week, attracted major industry attention, and secured paperwork for a promised $20 million investment. But the money never arrived. Two years later, Taylor was facing approximately $1 million in debt, the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/123211918/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F428471051-44100-2-36ed97c287beb.mp3) ## [Why Trust Wins in Construction | Preston Tucker of Red Rock Construction](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/Why-Trust-Wins-in-Construction--Preston-Tucker-of-Red-Rock-Construction-e3m0jtu) _2026-07-16 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ Preston Tucker’s story is built on grit, responsibility, family, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way. In this episode of the Colorado Business Podcast, Marcus and Chris sit down with Preston Tucker, founder of Red Rock Construction, to talk about his journey from growing up between Mexico and Colorado to working construction at a young age, building trust in the industry,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/122752382/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F427847065-44100-2-42479a8590b22.mp3) ## Episode 185: United We Rock _2026-07-13 · Behind the Springs_ We just celebrated a special 4th of July with our country’s 250th anniversary, and the party isn’t over yet! On August 1st, Colorado turns 150. Luckily, that falls on a Saturday and so we’re collaborating with several partners to throw a bash with music, food, drinks, history and more at Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods Park. Tune in to find out more about the celebration and how to join the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/19489641-episode-185-united-we-rock.mp3) ## [Victor Marx on Character, Business, and Running for Governor](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/Victor-Marx-on-Character--Business--and-Running-for-Governor-e3lmndu) _2026-07-09 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ Victor Marx joins the Colorado Business Podcast for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, character, business, and the future of Colorado. In this episode, Victor opens up about his life story, growing up in chaos, finding faith, serving in the Marine Corps, building a life of service, and stepping into the Colorado governor’s race. He shares how he has handled criticism, why he… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/122428286/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-5%2F427412061-44100-2-e24b05c6d8e16.mp3) ## [More Than a Shelter: Inside Springs Rescue Mission with Travis Williams](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/More-Than-a-Shelter-Inside-Springs-Rescue-Mission-with-Travis-Williams-e3lcece) _2026-07-02 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ What does it really take to help someone move from homelessness toward stability, purpose, work, healing, and restored relationships? In this episode of the Colorado Business Podcast, Marcus and Chris sit down with Travis Williams, CEO of Springs Rescue Mission, to talk about the work happening behind the scenes at one of Colorado Springs’ most important community organizations. Travis shares how… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/122091342/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2F426962883-44100-2-f5069983accf8.mp3) ## [The Future of Colorado Springs with Yemi Mobolade](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/The-Future-of-Colorado-Springs-with-Yemi-Mobolade-e3l8b1o) _2026-06-25 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ Colorado Springs, Yemi Mobolade returns to the Colorado Business Podcast for a powerful conversation about leadership, health, public service, and the future of Colorado Springs. In this episode, Yemi opens up about the serious health scare that forced him to slow down, reevaluate his pace, and rethink what sustainable leadership actually looks like. He shares how that experience changed his… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/121956856/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-24%2F426781434-44100-2-2bb1696f81c6a.mp3) ## Episode 184: Meet the new Parks Director _2026-06-22 · Behind the Springs_ Our City just welcomed a new director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. He’s getting started at the perfect time because July is National Parks and Recreation Month. Hear about his vision along with the great events happening in Colorado Springs this summer! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/19386944-episode-184-meet-the-new-parks-director.mp3) ## [Art, Hospitality, and the Future of Downtown Colorado Springs](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/Art--Hospitality--and-the-Future-of-Downtown-Colorado-Springs-e3kv74n) _2026-06-18 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ What does it really take to build a local business in downtown Colorado Springs right now?In this roundtable episode of the Colorado Business Podcast, Clay Ross of Yobel and The Look Up Gallery joins David “Nova” Nowakowski of The Brit Pub and NovaMeets for a real conversation about resilience, risk, community, and the changing landscape of downtown business.Clay shares the story of rebuilding… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/121657943/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F426382189-44100-2-28a0edf9c852b.mp3) ## [We’re Building Colorado’s Next Great Media Company](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/Were-Building-Colorados-Next-Great-Media-Company-e3kl6r1) _2026-06-11 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ In this special internal episode of the Colorado Business Podcast, Andrew Hazzlee of Vehement Visuals, Marcus Alvarado of Red Mojo Marketing, and Chris Seegers of Exceptional Business Advisors sit down for a rare host roundtable. Instead of interviewing a guest, the team turns the microphones inward to talk about what they are building, what they are learning, and where business is headed in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/121329953/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-11%2F425942094-44100-2-9618e81acd545.mp3) ## [Amber Martin: How a Colorado Entrepreneur Built Reveal Med Spa on Hormones & Intentional Care](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coloradobusinesspodcast/episodes/Amber-Martin-How-a-Colorado-Entrepreneur-Built-Reveal-Med-Spa-on-Hormones--Intentional-Care-e3kb120) _2026-06-04 · Colorado Business Podcast · Colorado Business Podcast_ In this episode of the Colorado Business Podcast, we sit down with Colorado entrepreneur Amber Martin, owner of Reveal Med Spa in Colorado Springs, to talk about the intersection of business, wellness, hormones, aesthetics, and patient care.Amber shares her entrepreneurial journey, how Reveal Med Spa grew from a young business into a community of over 1,000 patients, why her background in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10f75304/podcast/play/120996352/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2F425497593-44100-2-d8c4e240976e5.mp3) ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pXwGjf4Z4Ty3) _2026-06-04 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## BTS Episode 183: Safety Snapshot with Chief Vasquez _2026-05-08 · Behind the Springs_ The way officers in the Real Time Crime Center are using drones and other technology is one of the many reasons that some types of crimes are down in our city. Hear about the positive numbers and the challenges facing our Colorado Springs Police Department. Just in time for National Police Week, we hear from Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez. Listen today at: LINK [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/19146572-bts-episode-183-safety-snapshot-with-chief-vasquez.mp3) ## BTS Episode 182: Talkin’ Trees _2026-04-29 · Behind the Springs_ Meet our new City Forester and find out what his team is doing to care for tens of thousands of trees across Colorado Springs. It’s something that benefits our entire community is so many ways! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/19100141-bts-episode-182-talkin-trees.mp3) ## Episode 181: Ready Set Go _2026-03-19 · Behind the Springs_ Colorado is experiencing one its warmest winter and spring seasons on record which is concerning for the team that keeps an eye on our wildfire risk. Our Fire Chief has worked in our community for 40 years, and he’s sharing his thoughts about this unusual year, what the Colorado Springs Fire Department is doing to prepare and what YOU can do to be ready. Don’t miss this important conversation! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/18875820-episode-181-ready-set-go.mp3) ## Episode 180: Major Milestones _2026-03-05 · Behind the Springs_ This year, the state of Colorado turns 150 and American marks 250 years of independence. Find out about the many ways to celebrate these two major milestones right here in the Pikes Peak region. Hear from our local historians about upcoming events and why it’s so important to pause and reflect! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/18798870-episode-180-major-milestones.mp3) ## Episode 179: Southeast Strong _2026-02-12 · Behind the Springs_ We’re talking about a plan that will shape an entire area of our City in a positive way. It’s called the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan, and it’s the first community planning project undertaken through the Neighborhood Planning Program. Recommendations from this plan will touch on things like transportation, economic development, celebrating culture, housing, public safety and public health.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/18672325-episode-179-southeast-strong.mp3) ## Episode 178: Above and Beyond at COS Airport _2026-01-26 · Behind the Springs_ Not only is the Colorado Springs Airport convenient and friendly, but it’s also now international and getting a whole new look. Hear from the new Aviation Director about the exciting improvements underway, how new destinations are added, and why you should Fly COS! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/18572852-episode-178-above-and-beyond-at-cos-airport.mp3) ## Episode 177: Priorities for 2026 _2026-01-21 · Behind the Springs_ Mayor Yemi is here to kick of the new year with some focus!! That’s his word of the year and he’s sharing his main priorities and what the City team will focus on in 2026. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/467032/episodes/18549301-episode-177-priorities-for-2026.mp3)