The Little London Show
By Darcie Hannigan
The Little London ShowApr 29, 2016
Bonus Episode! Empty Stocking Fund
The Empty Stocking Fund supports health and human services organizations around the area - the very organizations working to keep our country together through the recent pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.
We sit down with Deb Mahan (over Zoom) to talk about this year's campaign and what she is hearing from our community members who are in the trenches.
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Special Give! Podcast: Peak Education
Peak Education fills a gap that many people have faced - becoming the "college counselor" we all wish we had in high school. Their work in Harrison District 2 has had some major impact:
- Prior to the pandemic, only 43% of Colorado Springs low-income students enrolled in a postsecondary option compared with nearly 90% of Peak Education Scholars.
- National income data indicates that individuals who earn an associate’s degree earn 16% more than high school graduates and those with bachelors earn 40% more in weekly wages. Ensuring enrollment in a postsecondary option for our city’s youth directly impacts economic development and opportunity in our community.
- Ninety percent of Peak Education scholars would be the first in their family to complete a college degree, and 87% identify as students of color. Nearly 90% qualify for free and reduced lunch.
- Peak Education has a track record of producing strong outcomes including 100% of recent cohorts of Peak Education Scholars graduating from high school on-time, and more than 90% matriculating to colleges and universities.
This episode is part of our media partnership with the Give! Campaign. You can find more information about the Give! Campaign at www.indygive.com and you can give to Peak Education at https://indygive.com/nonprofit/peak-education/
Special Give! Podcast: Energy Resource Center
Energy Resource Center may be one of the most surprising local non-profits. For 40 years, they have helped low-income families upgrade to more energy-efficient homes, thus lowering their utility bill, making their housing more affordable overall, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing the draw on Martin Drake.
Today, they work in 27 counties across Colorado with a mission to “erase energy poverty in Colorado.” Listen as we talk to their Development Director, Mike Mazzola, about the organization, where it is headed, and how you can help them make Colorado a more sustainable place to live, work, and play.
Episode 192: Culinary Distancing
As counties across Colorado move into heightened risk levels and COVID-19 numbers surge, our local restaurants, breweries, bars, and coffee shops are trying to pivot, innovate, and stay afloat.
Our guests this week, Matt Schniper and Lauren Hug, started the Culinary Distancing COS group on Facebook. The group, currently with over 7,800 group members, highlights how businesses are keeping the doors open, encourages community support, and is a sounding board for positive approaches to our current "normal."
Join Darcie and special guest co-host Jacen Spector of the Cross Street Coaching podcast as we talk to Matt and Lauren about the restaurant scene, how to keep our community vibrant in the face of uncertainty, and what ideas we hope stick around long after the pandemic.
Episode 191: The ICONS Are Here!
We are excited to bring you the local happenings that you need to know about. In this episode, we interview Josh and John, the new owners/proprietors of ICONS the "Downtown area’s only food and drink establishment geared toward the LGBTQIA+ Community."
These Broadway performers, one of which is a native Colorado Springsian, moved to COS to open a much needed, inclusive, beautiful space downtown. Hear about their journey and their vision and make your reservation at ICONS, which is now open.
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Episode 190: The Good News Election Results Review
While there is plenty we DON'T know about the next 70-ish days, there are a few things we do know, and not all of them are doom and gloom. Get a dose of good news and real info in this episode. Hear about the Colorado results you care about the most, some BIG WINS that happened nationally, and a true hero that is worth knowing about.
Episode 189: Explaining The Green New Deal
You've heard of The Green New Deal, no doubt, but we take you deep into the details, the history, and the renewable energy opportunity at our country's fingertips.
Hint: The Green New Deal has nothing to do with unicorn tears. (And we can't believe that is something we have to clarify.)
Episode 188: WTF is on the Ballot? Part 3, Local to Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs residents will be voting on three measures, all referred by city council. Hear about them here.
NOTE: You can't vote "YES" on all of them! This year's ballot forces you to choose how the city handles park conveyances and gives you two options. Find out what the pros and cons are for both options in this episode.
Ballots are mailed between October 9 and October 16, 2020, for all registered voters in the state. Check your status, check your mailbox, and get it turned back in! #votevotevote
Episode 187: WTF is on the Ballot, Part 2
The Colorado State Ballot has eleven questions for voters this year. We covered four of them in Part 1 of WTF is on the Ballot. Now, here are the rest! Check out the time stamps to find the information you need to complete your ballot.
(1:43) Amendment C: Conduct of Charitable Gaming
(7:42) Amendment 76: Citizenship Qualifications for Voters
(15:17) Amendment 77: Local Voter Approval of Casino Bet Limits and Games in Cripple Creek, Blackhawk and Central City
(23:55) Proposition EE: Taxes on Nicotine Products
(36:14) Proposition 115: Prohibit Abortions after 22 Weeks
(46:48) Proposition 116: State Income Tax Reduction aka Tax Rich People Less and Cut Services to Our Most Vulnerable
(56:38) Proposition 117: Require Voter Approval for Certain New State Enterprises
**Colorado Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters between October 9 and October 16. Statewide Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Episode 186: WTF is on the Ballot, #1
We dive into the first four state-level measures that you will be voting on this year.
Get the info you need to make a decision on:
- (11:17) Amendment B: Repeal the Gallagher Amendment
- (30:01) Proposition 113: Adopt Agreement to Elect US President by National Popular Vote
- (43:07) Proposition 114: Reintroduction and Management of Grey Wolves
- (56:22) Proposition 118: Paid Medical and Family Leave Initiative
Stay tuned for the rest of the WTF is on the Ballot series!
**Colorado Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters between October 9 and October 16. Statewide Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Episode 185: Interview with City Clerk Sarah Johnson
City Clerk Sarah Johnson and her team are in charge of everything from business licensing to city council district maps. We ask her all the important questions like:
- Are mail-in ballots a safe way to vote?
- What is the best way to get a measure on the city ballot?
- What makes up a city council district?
- How does someone run for city council?
- And so much more!
Enjoy this episode and get ready for this year's WTF is on the Ballot? series, which is coming to you next!
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Episode 184: Redlining
What is the Suburban Lifestyle Dream and is it under threat? How does the history of housing policy affect people today? We dive in and bring you the info and context you need to know. Affordable housing, accessibility to financing, and city zoning are all part of the equation.
We are bringing you new episodes through Zoom! Huge thanks to Producer Daniel for being a part of the magic and making us sound . . . better.
Episode 183: Why the F Childcare is so Expensive
Ask any parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or friend and you will hear the same struggle: Childcare is hard. It is expensive, often inflexible, and can negatively affect both budgets and career traction.
We dive into what is happening, why it is happening, and what some businesses and presidential candidates are attempting to do about it in this episode! Plus, hear from listeners and get the stats and facts you need to think critically about this issue.
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Episode 182: Superblocks
Should Colorado Springs have a pedestrian-only walkway in the downtown core? We look at other models, bring the stats and facts, and include your messages!
Episode 181: 2019 Pop-Culture with DC Jim!
We start the year with the annual look-back at pop-culture! Jeff and DC Jim take a look at music, movies and more. Don't worry, you can still catch some of these awesome recommendations if you missed them last year.
Episode 180: IndyGive non-profits The Place and Rocky Mountain Field Institute
We are proud to be a media sponsor of the IndyGive campaign. This episode we bring you two non-profits working locally who are part of the campaign - The Place (formally Urban Peak) and Rocky Mountain Field Institute.
Episode 179: Empty Stocking Fund
Jeff sits down to talk philanthropy, non-profits, and supporting our community in this special year-end episode.
Episode 178: Ballot Wrap Up + Demand Management
We cover the ballot results and what they mean (Like, when can you start betting on your favorite sports team . . .?), as well as dive in to Listener Matt's question about Demand Management and how that relates to Proposition DD!
Get more info and all our maps and stats at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Episode 177: WTF is on the Ballot?
It's our signature episode! We bring you the top city and state ballot issues, the pros and cons, the arguments officially submitted for and against, we track down the money, and we fail to keep our opinions to ourselves! Enjoy.
Your ballot is due November 5th!
Episode 176: Counting on the Census
What is the big deal about the census anyway? Besides knowing how many people live in the country, what is the purpose? We dive in to the nitty gritty with some folks that have committed their time to making sure everyone in El Paso and Teller counties gets counted. Find out how the census affects federal funding, programming, and representation in this episode.
Episode 175: Our Neighbors at CONO
Want to plan a block party in your neighborhood? Need advice on dealing with a neighbor's noisy dog? We want to introduce you to CONO - The non-profit making it easier to be a good neighbor.
Episode 174: Arts Update with COPPeR
Jeff and Andy Vick, Executive Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, talk about upcoming events, new cultural opportunities in COS, and some of the Cultural Office's new programming involving our local military population. Enjoy the show!
Episode 173: The Colorado Water Compact
When it rains or snows in Colorado many states pay attention. Why? Because of a compact that guarantees water passes through Colorado and on to Nevada, California, Arizona, Wyoming and more! Find out more about this important (and scientifically outdated) agreement in this episode.
Episode 172: Local Food, Drinks, and Festivals with Rocky Mountain Food Report
Dionne from Rocky Mountain Food Report shares her vast knowledge of the food and drink happenings in COS and beyond! Tune in to find out what is opening, what is closing, what to order, and where to be.
Episode 171: The Co-Working Craze hits COS
Jeff sits down with Russ Ware to talk about his new downtown Colorado Springs project: Spring.
Episode 170: Colorado Department of Transportation
Is it really CDOT's fault that I-70 is totally backed up? Can we expect passenger rail along the front range any time soon? We dive in on this episode!
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Episode 169: DNA Testing: Who is Banking on Your Bloodline?
Over 14 million consumers have had their DNA tested by companies like AncestryDNA and 23andMe. Dive into the economics, the science, the medicine, and the privacy challenges that are all at play when your DNA is catalogued and compared to others.
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Episode 168: Decreasing Homelessness in COS
This week we talk to the city’s Homeless Prevention and Response Coordinator, Andrew Phelps, and City Council President Richard Skorman about homelessness in Colorado Springs and their trip to Austin to see this tiny house community. Tune in as we talk about solutions in the works, discussions happening as we speak, and where the city is headed as we focus on decreasing homelessness and learning from projects happening around the country.
Episode 167: News Roundup + Paying Public Officials
Episode 166: All The Governor's Bills
Episode 165: Special Tax Districts
Episode 164: Entrepreneurship with Gretchen Jones
Episode 163: A Whiskey Origin Story
Episode 162: Bikes and Ballots With Jill Gaebler
Episode 161: Issue 1 with Firefighters for a Safer Colorado Springs
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Episode 159: The 100th Year of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
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Episode 158: Coffee and Confections
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Episode 157: WTF is up with the Wall?
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Episode 156: 2018 Year in Pop Culture
Episode 155: Live Here, Give Here with Citizens Project
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Episode 154: Neighborly Impact: An interview with Empty Stocking Fund Executive Director, Deb Mahan
Episode 153: WTF is on the Ballot? Candidates
Episode 152: WTF Is On The Ballot? Amendments & Propositions
Episode 151: 8 Steps to Reduce Homelessness in COS
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Episode 150: The Sharing Economy and Short-term Rentals in COS
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Episode 149: The Grand Finale of the Waldo Waldo
You can still sign up to be a part of the final year of the Waldo Waldo! Don't miss your opportunity to give back to our beloved open space.
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Episode 148: Women and the Outdoors with the SRAM Women's Leadership Commitee
Don't miss your invitation for the first ever CAMBER Exchange event in Colorado Springs! October 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 at the SRAM offices. Complimentary onsite childcare provided.
Episode 147: This Is How COS Millenials
Episode 146: This Must Be The Place - An Interview with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
Tune in and let us know if you attend an events you find on PeakRadar.com or if you are participating in #ArtsOctober next month.
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