Thoughtful, respectful, and intelligent programs originating in the Pikes Peak region.
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Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray discusses city governance issues, and especially items on the council agenda, underscoring their importance in our daily lives.
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Colorado Springs City Councilor Jill Gaebler and former councilor Jan Martin share their perspectives on local happenings and politics. Get the scoop a week before it hits the newspapers.
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Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table.
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Join Dave and Judy as they look under rocks for wisdom about life in this crazy world. Guests often join them as they discuss people and current events globally, nationally and locally. Your hosts: Judy Pearring is an Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us, a professional collaborative workspace in downtown Colorado Springs. Dave Gardner manages a collective of Colorado Springs podcasts and is executive director of GrowthBusters, a nonprofit dedicated to public awarenes ...
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Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion Center uses Scaler waves, biophotonic light frequency and Fibonacci sequence to raise the energy of your cells so your immune system can pull the toxins out of your body. In this episode Dave and Judy chat with Alan and Kelly McIinnis about the unique service they offer at The Next Us. Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion i…
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6: MeadowGrass Music Festival: Sneak Preview
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45:24Hear a sampling of the musical artists who’ll take the stage at Memorial Day Weekend’s MeadowGrass Music Festival. Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Barney and MeadowGrass Music Director Steve Harris share details about this popular festival in the Black Forest while we listen to a few of the bands. Also, Going N…
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About one in 550 Coloradans live with MS (multiple sclerosis), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. A cure hasn’t yet been found, but research has resulted in many effective treatment options. Learn about some fun ways to support that research. In this episode: (at 24:24) Kasey McBride of the National MS Society and Amy Str…
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4: Plug In With Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler
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51:08Are Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler as “plugged in” to what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region as they were when serving on city council? We try to find out. Jan and Jill co-hosted the first Studio 809 podcast, CityTalk, which debuted in 2017, so we’re excited to have them back, as the first guests on The Next Us. In this episode, we discuss Colorado…
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Dave and Judy continue discussion of top issues at the local and regional level for 2024, including passenger rail for the front range, traffic issues, our new mayor, and a rom com in theatres. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Them vs Us - Episode of the Planet Critical podcast featuring George Monbiot https://www.planetcritical.com/p/its-them-vs-us…
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Car accidents and aggressive driving, living in the moment, the climate crisis, Gaza and Ukraine, scarcity and abundance, and the 2024 election feature in this discussion of what will dominate conversations in the new year. Recorded on December 27, 2023. The Next Us is recorded in the Studio 809 community podcast studio at The Next Us, a profession…
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Civility and respect are top of mind in this debut of The Next Us podcast – connecting the community, finding the best in ourselves, and finding our way through 2023 and beyond. Co-Hosts: Judy Pearring, Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us. Dave Gardner, chief podcast guru at the Studio 809 community podcast collective. The …
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Sneak Preview: Music You’ll Hear at MeadowGrass Music Festival 2023
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39:03Get a taste of what you’ll hear under the sun and stars this Memorial Day weekend in the Black Forest. MeadowGrass Music Festival Music Director Steve Harris drops by the studio to fill us in on the artists who’ll grace the stage and give us a musical sampling from some of the bands. In this episode we hear the music of The Coffis Brothers, Red Moo…
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A Deeper Connection: MeadowGrass Music Festival 2023
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26:21MeadowGrass Music Festival is a great way to start the summer, connect with friends, enjoy community, and include the kids. Nicole Nicoletta, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative, fills us in on everything the festival has to offer. If you’ve never been, this is a good opportunity to learn what to expect and what to brin…
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Two Chicano Warriors Fight Southern Colorado Battles
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1:04:18In this Indigenous Peoples’ Day conversation, Joe Barrera and George Autobee discuss the truth about Christopher Columbus and share heartfelt stories about serving in Vietnam and the physical and emotional combat wounds. George also tells Joe about his voter registration project, Pueblo politics and a battle between Chicanos and Italians. Joe Barre…
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Walk, don’t run, to the virtual buffet of cultural activities happening during Arts Month in Colorado Springs. Andy Vick, executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), shares some highlights and explains what Arts Month is all about. Andy invites us all to get off the couch and try something new and invigorating. LINK…
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“Steady Rollin” Bob Margolin joins Amy and George Whitesell for a sneak preview of music and details about the music festival at Gold Hill Mesa on October 1, 2022. Margolin is a guitar player and singer who tours worldwide. He delivers original songs and the spirit of Chicago Blues that he learned onstage and in the studio with Muddy Waters from 19…
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What If Festival of Innovation & Imagination 2022
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35:01Leave your inhibitions at home and unleash your creativity at the What IF Festival in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, September 10. This free festival offers over 100 interactive experiences in engineering, science, technology, and the arts – for people of all ages. The festival’s Deborah Thornton, Curious Choreographer of Creativity, and Be…
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The coming to an end. The post Final Musings appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.By Bill Murray
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Colorado Springs thoughts on Present and Future
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28:59Are things slowing down for Colorado Springs? Do sales tax revenues show a slowing of Colorado Springs economic activity? Is there a slowing of housing sales? Are $500K homes out of the reach of the average resident? Does it look like ARMs are making a comeback? Will the new development in Downtown Colorado Springs pick up the slack of an economic …
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Colorado Springs Ballot Issues for November 2022
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33:17Didn’t we just finish an election? Recreational Marijuana (aka Cannabis) is on the Colorado Springs November 2022 ballot. Will it pass? The PPRTA tax extension issue spells out where the money is going. It looks like the Smoke & Mirror games regarding some city financing issues are raising some eyebrows. Is it 3-card Monty or the Pea in the Shell g…
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Get to know Colorado Springs musician Ryan Flores, and hear him perform three original songs. Ryan sits down with Indy Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman in the studio at the Indy to chat – and perform a “tiny studio concert.” Learn how Ryan got his start in music, and what he is doing in terms of performing and recording. Ryan will be onstage July 27 …
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We’re all affected by decisions that Colorado Springs City Council makes.
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25:27If Colorado Springs drops into a recession, what does it mean for you? What is City Council’s function? What is the 60% solution? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an 80% solution? 100% solution? Impact Fees: Is the city attempting to slide another issue by the citizens? What’s O&M? Do we need it? What game is being played here and to who’s benefit? Tax …
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Are Impact Fees the Panacea that will solve all of Colorado Springs financial problems?
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29:59Will the taxpayer get stuck……………….. again? PPRTA Ballot issue. Will Constitution Ave. finally be scrapped? What are the plans for Nevada Ave.? Do Colorado Springs communities get the attention they need? Do communities matter? What’s a “Shoehorn” project? Is one coming to a neighborhood near you? Did you know about it? What’s this 70% stuff? Who pa…
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Is there a unifying vision for Colorado Springs?
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37:28Can Colorado Springs afford its own growth? What are the mayoral and city council candidates’ vision for Colorado Springs? Can Colorado Springs survive on sales taxes alone? Will the proposed impact fees cover the needs of the city’s expansion? How could it with all the tax give-a-ways? Is Colorado Springs inefficient in its functioning as a city? …
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Councilman Bill Murray Does a Little Magic
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38:16What is the problem the city is solving regarding Constitution Ave? Listen to how magically Councilman Bill Murray segues from Utilities to Homeowners Associations to Constitution Ave. What is the Economy doing at this stage? Where have all the workers gone? Will there be a recession in 2023? Some people say “Yes” and others say “No.” Which will it…
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Healthcare: A cautionary tale from a local perspective. The opinions of the speakers are their own and do not reflect the positions of Studio809podcast.com. What is really going on with our healthcare system? Is being threatened or intimidated the modus operandi of today’s medical establishment? Who is advocating for you when it comes to your healt…
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Music at the Indy: Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin
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32:55Get to know Colorado Springs musicians Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin, and hear them perform three original songs. Joe and Grant sat down with Indy Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman in the new in-house studio at the Indy to chat – and perform a “tiny studio concert.” Their connection and respect for each other (“eternal and inevitable”) shines throughout…
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A number of issues that are current for today’s environment.
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32:34Guns Guns Guns 1) Gun regulations. Rules of Engagement. Ban open carry? 2) A sniper on the roof. 3) Let’s begin with Public Safety. 4) Colorado Springs being sued again. The post A number of issues that are current for today’s environment. appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.By Bill Murray
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Summer of Music: Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative
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15:49Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director (and MeadowGrass director) Nicole Nicoletta sat down with Studio 809 Podcasts’ Dave Gardner at the MeadowGrass Music Festival to debrief on the festival and to share details of other live, local music events planned for the summer. Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative EVENTS DISCUS…
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The MeadowGrass Music Festival starts this Friday, May 27 and features live Americana Music under the sun and stars through Sunday. Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta updates us on all the attractions – the Faricy Boys KidZone, the VIP Experience, camping, great food, and more. The MeadowGrass Music Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend outdoor tradit…
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Is the data being provided by the city to the citizens to make future decisions good?
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32:15Apparently NOT! Is there a disconnect between what data the city is providing the public vs. the real world? Do emerging economies affect Colorado Springs? Are they Colorado Springs competition? Should Colorado Springs be looking at future trends? What is the fastest growing demographic in the labor force? Will Colorado Springs ebb out of the compe…
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Can’t argue with the data When did the slower growth rate begin? Was the Great Recession tough on Colorado Springs? Data shows Colorado Springs is getting older. True or False? What is the largest growing demographic? Has there been under-building in Colorado Springs? For how long? Do you want to retire in place? Should the city be data driven? Wha…
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Get to know Colorado Springs reggae band Harry Mo and the CRU, and hear them perform three original songs. Harry, Derek and Andy sit down with Indy Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman in the new in-house studio at the Indy to chat – and perform our very first “tiny studio concert.” Harry Mo and the CRU will be onstage May 25 to launch this summer’s free…
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Executive Compensation in the City of Colorado Springs
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39:33Are the city’s executives under paid? Public and private section executive compensation. Can and should the city of Colorado Springs try and compete? Does the old adage “You get want you pay for” apply here? There’s a faction that wants the city to be run like the private sector. But can it? Will it? Does it show an inclination that it wants to? Co…
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Things are Changing Whether or Not Certain Factions Want to Accept It.
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30:53But, then again, some things are not. Is income flat in Colorado Springs? Has Colorado Springs reached the point of low wages and high costs? Is the growth slowing or accelerating? Is Colorado Springs becoming more diverse? Get ready for a couple of November Ballot Issues. Councilman Bill Murray is announcing his support for a candidate for Sheriff…
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Colorado Springs Utilities’ new fiber network is sparking questions about transparency, bidding practices and the model chosen. The cover story of this week’s Indy digs deep into these questions. The reporters – Pam Zubeck and Greta Anderson – sat down with Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman to share details behind the story. LINK TO STORY: Gone Dark: …
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The 2023 Mayoral Election in Colorado Springs
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30:36Are these the best candidates for the future of Colorado Springs? Four persons have declared their intention to run for Colorado Springs mayor in 2023. Does one have too much baggage? Does a novice stand a chance? Retreads anyone? What are the candidate’s interests and what do they hope to accomplish? This question should be asked of every candidat…
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The April 2022 Colorado Springs Fiscals are out.
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31:29Should we be doing a Happy Dance? The Fiscal 2022 Data is current, right? When will the party end? We’re in a housing bubble, right? New rental homes are being built. Care to guess what the rents will be? Is the dream of fiber optics finally being realized? The Hot Topic for City Council: Massage Parlors. Whoop De Do. Really important stuff don’t y…
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Hear from superintendents of six local school districts in a panel discussion hosted by The Colorado Springs Business Journal. The leaders of area school districts share how they are navigating the lingering challenges of the COVID pandemic and balancing today’s heightened school board politics with the interests of students, among other topics. Th…
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Is a Dose of Medicine Coming to Colorado Springs in the Near Future?
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41:58Can Colorado Springs afford its own growth? Have other communities outstripped Colorado Springs in income & economic activity? Is the politicization of everything contributing to the slow income and economic growth? Is there political idiocracy on the Colorado Springs city council? Does Colorado Springs have the money for huge capital outlays? Is a…
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What’s Going On with Colorado Springs Utilities?
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37:29Is there mischief afoot? Are changes occurring that some people don’t like? Some people aren’t happy. Is the lack of investment in CSU’s infrastructure over the past decades gotten Colorado Springs to this point? Are the chickens finally coming home to roost? Does city council have enough experience to manage a 21st century city owned utility? Is t…
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Colorado Springs’ Westside Story Without the Singing and Dancing
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35:55What are the citizens entitled to see? What’s one of the bigger issues regarding the Westside Community Center? Should the citizens be allowed to peruse contracts that the city is entering into? Does city council really have any power? What other issues will be resurfacing in the near future? Is the Colorado Springs a “Blob” of crime? What are the …
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Should we be on the look-out for the Ides of March?
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36:27Will it be a quiet March 2022? Inflation is hitting Colorado Springs Utilities. What’s going on with the school districts and the Pikes Peak Library District? Will these changes be for the good? What is the long term and short term goals of these changes? Can somebody answer this question? Is there a lot of Malaise among the population? Does a 26% …
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Relative Subjects (No! We’re not talking about your relatives)
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38:08Insurance Fire Mitigation Evacuations Is your home insured or under-insured? Is there an evacuation plan for your household and neighborhood?? Where lessons learned from the Waldo Canyon fires? Did you know that money will be spent on fire mitigation? Where is development? How safe is the development? Are there landslide issues? Now, development fe…
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Inflation: What is it? What does it mean?
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31:47Should we really be afraid of inflation? Has your Colorado Springs Utility bill recently gone up? With inflation, is FREE money about to stop? Those of you on variable interest rate credit cards and mortgages, watch out. Here it comes! Is inflation here to stay? Through 2022? 2023? 2024? Is there a role for Colorado Springs city council during this…
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Activity both Here and in the Future Does city council respect the population? What should we look for in a new police chief? Does Colorado Springs need a different viewpoint? Should the public hear the discussions about the litigation the city is involved in? Is the “Sit/Lie” ordinance set to be expanded? Will Wayne Williams make a good mayor? Wil…
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Colorado Springs Utilities rate increases. OUCH! Is there a limit to Colorado Springs water supply? Is there a limit to wastewater supply? Are Metro Districts hiding the real cost of maintaining Colorado Springs? Look at who is not contributing to the coffers of Colorado Springs. Are the citizens getting bad numbers when projects are presented to t…
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Live music under blue skies and bright stars on Memorial Day Weekend – get to know MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022. Music Director Steve Harris and Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta share the just-announced music lineup (hear some samples in this episode). Learn all about the MeadowGrass Music Festival – a Memorial Day Weekend outdoor tradition in…
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Caveat Emptor: Should that be slogan when a person purchases a home? What are the responsibilities of city officials in protecting the public? Are citizens informed? Have the fire and landslide risks disappeared in Colorado Springs? How can city council help? Does Colorado Springs need Philanthropic efforts, forgoing profits, to remedy the affordab…
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Will it be words expended or no action taken? 1) A new council member will be seated. 2) The police chief has retired. Is new blood in the offing or will it be same old same old? 3) Fiber to the home. 4) Sales tax receipts are up. 5) Bonds on the Air Force Academy have been funded. What will the taxpayers contribute? The Bridge to Nowhere cost $18M…
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A look at the Marshall fire in Boulder County, CO Is Colorado Springs ready for the next fire event whether it’s in the Wildland Interface or a 25 story building? Your answer? Are co-operative agreements with other cities a viable option or should Colorado Springs stand on its own? Will Colorado Springs spend the money? Is technology the answer? Is…
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Colorado Springs city council district 3 discussion The world according to Councilman Bill Murray in 2022. Ting! Ting! Ting! Coming to a residence near you? Broadband finally arriving? The Fourth of July is coming early this year. Lots of fireworks. What is a Carpet Bagger? The replacement for Councilman Richard Skorman is discussed and there’s mor…
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A roundup of noteworthy local happenings from two former Colorado Springs city councilors who return to the studio after a 4-year break. Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler were the first Studio 809 podcasters, launching their CityTalk podcast in 2016. In this episode they catch us up on their passion projects, and more. Peak Town Square Producer Dave Gard…
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We’ve put on our Wizard hats to predict the future Councilman Bill Murray has gathered his stable of Prognosticators together along with the good old reliable Ouija Board to look into the future of Colorado Springs. The post Predictions for Colorado Springs 2022 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.…
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