Christopher Aaby, the Executive Director of the Catamount Institute makes his triumphant return to the Little London Show! Chris and Darcie talk outdoor education, the Catamount Institute and non-profits in Colorado Springs.
You aren't making it up - it really does cost more to be a woman in our society. Find out the details, how this happens, and what you can do about it in this week's episode. Get more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com and tell us what you think by chatting with @LittleLondonCOS
In honor of Earth Week we bring you some sustainability news you might have missed. Where is wind energy headed? How are cities being built to use less energy? What is the future of solar? Tune in to get these stories! Share how you are celebrating Earth Week on social media by finding The Little London Show (LittleLondonCOS).
West Virginia teachers went on strike, achieved a 5% pay raise and catalyzed a series of strikes across the country. What are the teachers asking for? Is it out of line? Depends on who you ask. Tune in to this episode to hear the details and get the scoop from a variety of perspectives. See the charts and graphs we talk about in this episode at www.thelittlelondonshow.com and, as always, we appreciate any and all sharing, commenting and subscribing. Happy listening!
Sarah Humbargar, Vice President of Development Services for the Downtown Partnership, joins us to talk about development goals for downtown, successes and what is on the horizon. Filled with stats and facts, this episode will give you a good look at what is happening in the heart of Colorado Springs. Share your thoughts on this episode on social media and get more information at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
This week we sit down with the City of Colorado Springs's new Homeless Prevention and Response Coordinator Andrew Phelps to talk about how the city is addressing the homeless population, where he sees solutions to problems and the facts and figures behind homelessness. A good episode with lots of great information.
Listen in as we discuss the water contamination issues in Fountain with Fountain Utilities Director, Curtis Mitchell. What is safe to drink? What are the implications on rate payers? What role does the Air Force play? Find out how this affects our community. Get more information on this episode at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Dr. Scott Spillman is back! In this history episode of The Little London Show we talk about Colorado Springs' historic and iconic buildings including: The Antlers Hotel, Mining Exchange, Union Printer's Home and more. Get more episode information at www.thelittlelondonshow.com and please subscribe and share. #WeareCOS
We bring you some great upcoming events, a chance to go to the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Gubernatorial forum, talk about cyberbullies, gender pay gaps, diversity in the outdoors and a lot of other things in this 126th episode of The Little London Show. Visit www.thelittlelondonshow.com for links to the podcasts and articles we feature here.
Part two of our C4C Stadium coverage brings Nick Ragain, President of Switchbacks FC, into the studio to talk about the public stadium, the details we (and other news media) missed, and what he sees as the public benefit of this potential economic driver. Subscribe to The Little London Show!
Local urbanist John Olson (Twitter @JO_Urbanist) joins us for a lively discussion about city planning, building great cities and pushing the envelope when it comes to safety and walkability. Tune in to hear more about some of the current considerations in Colorado Springs and best practices from around the country.
Dryanuary has come to a close so we dedicated to the entire show to the stats and facts that surround alcohol consumption in America and the world - from the average drinks per week for 30-somethings to the amount of money you probably saved not drinking in January. Get more information on this and all other episode of The Little London Show at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Resurrected for community debate again is the concept of a downtown stadium in Colorado Springs. What's new with this proposal and what do you need to know? Take a listen and get caught up. Do you think we should have a stadium downtown? Send us your thoughts via @littlelondonCOS on Twitter. Get more info about this episode at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
President Trump announced the vast shrinkage of two National Monuments in Utah and rumors of additional changes to protections across America are floating. What does it really mean? Tune in to this episode to get the details you need to know. Find more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
What will it take to make 2018 a great year? We dive in to elections, voting, getting involved and making a difference. Let's not recreate the sh!tshow that was 2017. Here's how to steer clear . . . Get more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Jeff and Jim talk about their favorite pop culture moments of the last year. TV, movies, music and more in this end of year episode! Get more information at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Bail is a broken system. In this episode we sit down with Colorado Springs Independent reporter Nat Stein to talk about the way it affects our community, and what some of the alternatives are to fines and fees. Get more information on this episode, upcoming events in Colorado Springs, and more at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Hurricane Harvey was the single costliest tropical cyclone in U.S. history. Darcie's good friend, Anna, shares what it was like to live in Houston, while 41 weeks pregnant, during the storm, and shares her experiences and revelations in the aftermath of the storm. Get more information on this and other episodes at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Our third annual THANK YOU episode is live. See, we aren't all doom and gloom. Don't forget to sign up for Dryanuary 2018! Get more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Local non-profit Hear Here Poetry exists to encourage everyone to listen, write, share, and engage - and they aren't shy about it! Tune in to this episode where local artists talk about their craft, their successes and the people of every age they are helping through life. You'll get everything from dog-centric poems to info on attending a local slam (Yes, we have those here!). Part of our Give! Campaign coverage, you can also support this non-profit with a donation at indygive.com/poetry Get mo...
No, you aren't in the upside down. This is reality! We dive in and give you the background and context on the first round of indictments that came to light in late October. There is money laundering, foreign governments and the DOJ involved. Buckle your seat belts! Get more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
So you don't have time to listen to all 4 hours of episodes covering what is on the ballot in depth? Or you just want a refresher before you fill in your little bubbles and make your mark on society? We got you! www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Episode 112: WTF is on the Ballot? Widening I-25 by Little London Media
Your local ballot is due November 7th and we are diving into what you will vote on to help you make the best decision possible. We interview Invest in COS Campaign Manager, Rachel Beck, in this episode and cover the history, the cost, the risk and the reward of the proposed Stormwater Fee. Get more info, links to news articles and more at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Part two in the series WTF is on the Ballot? We cover the Tabor Tax Refund, the newly released city budget and the Gallagher Amendment. We aren't here to tell you how to vote, just give you the info to help you decide how to vote. Get graphs and links at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
It is that season! We will be spending the next couple of weeks covering everything you need to know about the upcoming ballot. Kicking it off - an oldy, but a goody - School Funding. Find out more at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
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The meeting place, the man's place, the place to discuss politics, the place to meet like-minded community members - the barbershop is having a comeback. We sat down with Lincoln St. Barbers owner Jason Crampton to talk about building a business and building community. Find more episodes and lots of great info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Art! We sit and talk with the Executive Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region about art in the local community, the data that shows it's economically smart and give some hints on all the fun things there are to do in Colorado Springs. Get more information on www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Darcie and DC Jim sit down with Russ Ware and talk about the newest coffee shop in Colorado Springs - Good Neighbors Meeting House. Investing, community, small business and gin! Get more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
