This week Darcie and Jeff sit down with transgender cyclist Jillian Bearden to talk cycling, blood testing, Colorado Springs and being a mom and wife. Jillian schools us on hormone levels and chats about her founding of the first transgender cycling squad, the Trans National Women's Cycling Team. We also catch you up on Dryanuary.
Join us this week as we talk about the Colorado Springs Airport. Sounds boring, right? But airports are vital to strong cities, and making the COS airport stronger means that our city is more economically viable. We break down how the airport functions within city operations, its budget, passenger loads and how we would like to see it evolve. Also a quick Dryanuary update. Thanks for listening!
Darcie and Jeff sit down with friend of the show Maggie to discuss Jeff and Maggie's recent Nissan Leaf purchases, the issues with trying to road trip with electric cars, Jeff's Christmas road trip disaster and the things we all enjoy most about being on the open road.
Producer Daniel and Russ from the Wild Goose Meeting House join Jeff and Darcie to talk the highlights of 2016. We also talk future projects and what each person hopes 2017 will bring. Enjoy the show!
Jeff and Darcie spend some time catching up on news items that you may have missed. A handy episode for people sick of the political reporting but still wondering why Wonder Woman got fired as a UN Ambassador. Enjoy the show!
Trump's cabinet picks continue! In Part Two Jeff, Jim and Darcie delve into the pick for UN Ambassador, the new National Security Adviser and more. We also talk about Jim's odd devotion to a Chinese clothing website and try out some new intros for the show. Enjoy the show!
In Part One of our coverage on Donald Trump's Cabinet Appointments we cover: Steve Bannon as Chief Strategist and Senior Advisor (5:45) Steve Mnuchi, Department of Treasury (12:45) Elaine Chao, Department of Transportation (18:55) Andrew Puzder, Secretary of Labor (27:28) Retired Marine General James 'Mad-dog' Mattis, Secretary of Defense (34:32) Ben Carson, Department of Housing and Urban Development (41:30) Betsy DeVos, Department of Education (48:02)
There is a lot of talk about the Electoral College these days. Will they vote Trump in as president? Should they? Do the people have any influence? We take a look at the history of the process and how it has influenced the presidential candidate that we all get. How much is your vote worth? Hint: It isn't '1' like you would expect . . . Get more from The Little London Show at www.thelittlelondonshow.com and please subscribe and share.
City Councilwoman Jill Gaebler joins us to talk about local Colorado Springs politics. Gaebler just announced her run for re-election for District 5 (downtown area). Tune in to hear what local concerns are on her mind, and what we can expect in the future. In this episode we talk about global warming, land use, infill and development, and the PlanCOS initiative to get community feedback on our town's trajectory. Get more information on this show and all our others at www.thelittlelondonshow.com....
The United States of America has the highest prison population rate in the world. Within that prison population there are stark racial lines, and stark economic lines. How did we get here? Why does our system look the way it does? We dive in to explore it historically, legally, and practically. Prison reform has been a hot topic lately. Understand where we, as a country, are starting so you can understand policy changes coming down the pike. This episode is available on iTunes, Stitcher or Sound...
Two very different heroes make for two very different movies. Darcie and Jeff sit down to review (with spoilers!) Tom Cruise's Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, and Marvel's Dr. Strange and to talk about the modern state of male heroes.
Taking a break from the ballot and the election in general Jeff and Darcie catch you up on all some news stories that have been missing from the headlines but deserve front page attention. We also delve a bit into voting fraud (or the lack thereof), Jeff's Trump Rally Adventure, and Darcie's debate party. Get more from The Little London Show at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
We sit down with the Director of the Board of Education for District 11, Shawn Gullixson to talk about funding issues 3C and 3D which would create a mill levy and a capital improvement fund to help stabilize funding for D11 and improve the facilities. Be prepared to vote! Find the entire series of WTF is on the Ballot? at www.thelittlelondonshow.com or on iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud.
When I (Darcie) first started reading this book I thought to myself, "Maybe everything isn't as chaotic as it seems." Thanks to the work of authors Weiler and Hetherington our current political stage can make a little more sense. Tune in as we discuss their research, their findings and modern applications. Get more info and links to purchase the book at www.thelittlelondonshow.com This is part of the #LLSBookClub where we read and then interview experts. Keep tuned in to The Little London Show f...
In this week's show we review Amendment 69, which would create the universal healthcare system for Colorado citizens and why we don't see oil and gas issues on the ballot this election. We also talk "P*ssyghazi", the Trump dumpster fire and Hillary's campaign stop in Pueblo. Thanks for listening!
In our second show diving into this election cycle's blue book we bring you overviews of Amendment 71, the effort to increase qualifications to change the State constitution, Amendment 72: the increase to cigarette and tobacco taxes, Proposition 106: Access to medica aid-in-dying medication and Amendment T: the removal of lanugage allowing slavery in cases of incarceration. We also talk books, new TV show, Vermin SUPREME! and our thoughts on the Vice Presidential debate. Tune In!
The news hit this week: There is a major transition happening at Pikes Peak Community Foundation. We sat down with Executive Director Gary Butterworth for an extended interview about the changes and where the foundation is headed. PPCF was born out of the Colorado Trust, which was founded in 1928. Over the years it became an innovative community foundation, cited as an inspiration in the national community foundation circuit. Changes to programs, staffing and strategic focus have put it in the n...
Colorado has one of the longest ballots in the country. There is plenty to know, and we've got your back! We are breaking down the ballot into bite sized pieces and diving in so all you have to do is listen. This week we cover Propositions 107 and 108 which focus on who votes and how we vote in primaries (Republican, Democrat, Unaffiliated, caucus or mail-in ballot) and cover both sides of raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020. Have a listen! Get The Little London Show voting cheat she...
We cover it all in this latest episode of The Little London Show! From Darcie's ten day trip to Southern Colorado and Jeff's one day trip to Albuquerque to the developing stories that affect COS residents to the latest restaurant and cafe openings around our fine city. Whew! We even give you the podcasts that you can tune in to on your fall road trip! Listen here, get more great shows by subscribing on Soundcloud, iTunes or Stitcher and friend us on Facebook for even more awesome #WeareCOS stuff...
Tune in this week as we talk with Executive Director Mary Malia about creating safe spaces for LGBTIQ youth in COS. It's important, it's local and #WeareCOS. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud.
Jeff's friend Jim just moved to the city and we wanted his view of how a DC native is handling Colorado Springs. Join us as we talk about Jim's take on the city, what he likes, what he would fix and everything in between (including Taco Star!).
Is tech addiction a thing? Is it something we should be really worried about? We dive in to the research that has and hasn't been done on the subject. Are our brains turning to mush, or is all the hype just scare-mongering? Find out on this episode of The Little London Show. Subscribe to get a new show every week! Get more episodes and links to our research at www.thelittlelondonshow.com.
The Olympics are over! And honestly, we are a bit bummed. Despite what it sounded like a few episodes ago, we actually watch the Olympics and enjoy a lot about them. BUT, we have some ideas for how to make them better including how to improve the venue locations, the games themselves and how we all deal with Ryan Lochte. So tune in, chill out and enjoy our Olympic wrap up/words of advice episode. IOC, we are talking to you!
We brought an awesome woman into the studio for this week's show! Tune in because you won't want to miss this episode with Sally Roberts, national and world ranked female wrestler, founder of the non-profit Wrestle Like A Girl, and all around interesting and inspiring chic! In this episode we talk about Olympic training, the military's World Class Athlete program, Sally's non-profit Wrestle Like a Girl, and what life looks like behind the Olympic Training Center Gates. It's a great show! Enjoy! ...
Darcie brings Mark Turner (BackChat Show) and Ryan Hannigan (Focus on the Beer) to talk about our local USL soccer team Switchbacks FC, who are in their second season. Get more at www.thelittlelondonshow.com
It's Olympic Season! The world tunes in to watch records be set, gold medal winners achieve greatness and the physical standard of athletic ability press forward. But, what about behind the scenes? There's some shady stuff happening in Olympics past (and present), from bribes, to doping to Russian shower cameras. Check it out on your favorite podcast platform as we get into the inglorious side of the Olympics.
We dove into the ins and outs, what was circus-y and what was normal, what to know and what to expect. Tune in this week to the Conventions Recap!
Feeling a little bit of angst in your thirties? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Turning thirty is more than leaving behind the freewheeling days of your 20s; its about new friendships, fading friendships, life and career changes and the very real possibility of kids. Be prepared for your wold to be rocked. We talk all of that, and digress into some cuff link history. Enjoy the show!
We invited esteemed Friend-of-the-Show JT on to talk about one of his favorite topics: Dive Bars. We take you on the best dive bar crawl in COS and mention a few spots to stop on your Summer travels. Stay tuned for the map you may need as you drink your way through Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and Downtown Colorado Springs. Sign up for the newsletter to get first dibs on this special print. www.thelittlelondonshow.com
Twenty percent of our population is in this "hidden" minority group and organizations right here in our own city are getting international attention for their work. We dive into the needs, issues and programs that are drawing attention, informing and helping people in practical ways. From newly passed legislation to hints for business owners, listen in as we reveal the details of Our Hidden Minority Group.
