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Hundreds of “No Kings” rallies took place across the state over the weekend, with an estimated 20,000 people converging on Civic Center Park for marches and a “People's Fair” put on by a coalition of progressive organizations. Producer Paul Karolyi was there to witness it all, and he's on today with host Bree Davies to talk about where all the anti-Trump, anti-ICE energy will go from here. Plus, our local billionaires are negotiating some potentially monumental land deals, and we heard from a listener from Littleton about their local housing density debate.  We talked about Westword and Denverite's reporting on the Rive Mile land deal and BusinessDen's reporting on the Broncos potential interest in Denver Water's land. Bree mentioned our episodes with Councilmember Jamie Torres about Stan Kroenke's plans for development in the Ball Arena parking lots and Professor Geoff Propheter about the proposed public subsidies to support the construction of a professional women's soccer stadium. Paul talked about Dr. Erica Chenoweth's ‘3.5% rule.' What do you think about the recent wave of anti-Trump, anti-ICE protests?Do you have a protest story to tell? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the other sponsors of this June 16th episode: Xcel Energy Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for 40% off all men's apparel and more.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dropping the word “mall” from 16th Street wasn't Mayor Mike Johnston's only big announcement last week. He also revealed that flagging sales and property tax revenues alongside increasing costs have led to a $250 million budget deficit, and the city government is preparing for layoffs, furloughs, and other cuts. So Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins producer Paul Karolyi to connect the dots between the big push to revitalize downtown and the threat of layoffs in city offices. Plus, we discuss Gov. Jared Polis's personal pet plan for downtown: an elevated pedestrian bridge connecting Civic Center Park to the Capitol.  Patty mentions Alan Prendergast's remembrance of how 16th Street became a mall in the first place. Paul talks about the draft 20-year plan for downtown, which won't go into effect before Denverites share their feedback and City Council votes later this year, and the last 20-year plan for downtown, which was adopted in 2007. He also talks about Denverite's reporting on the auditor's work on employee morale inside the city government.  What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode: Central City Opera - use the code CITYCAST to get 20% off select dates Xcel Energy Denver Fringe Festival Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, May 9th, Global Underworld Takes Over GLOW! After Dom Dolla, keep the night alive just blocks from Civic Center Park at Denver's iconic XBAR (629/631 E. Colfax Ave).Ze Fuss Presents: Bass Brat Takeover - XBAR Location: GLOW Lounge – 2nd Floor of XBARTime: Party starts at 10PMEnter through XBAR and head upstairs to GLOW Expect underground vibes, house music, and a packed dance floor DJ Michael Hades performs and all night set 10pm to 2am. Cover: Just $10 covers both XBAR + GLOW Enjoy the massive outdoor patio and killer drink specialsGet your tickets now at xbardenver.comSee you on the dance floor! Kormak, Benni Ola - Satisfy (Extended Mix)Dom Dolla, Clementine Douglas - Miracle Maker (Extended Mix)Todd Terry, Gettoblaster, Will Cain - Give Me Your Energy (Extended Mix)Piero Pirupa, House Of Molly - The Fire (Extended Mix)Gene Farris, Sage Armstrong, Basura Boyz - I Don't Want A Lot  (Original Mix)Elias R - Can't Stop (Extended Mix)Draxx (ITA) - Jump (Extended Mix)Dance To The Music (Michael Hades White Label Mix)Kiss, Disco Lines - I Was Made For Lovin' You (Disco Lines Extended Mix)J.Wheel - Street Dance (Original Mix)Wolf Spritzer - Just Can't Stop (Original Mix)

In today's episode of The LoCo Experience, I was joined by Teres Lambert and David Haase - fellow members of the Breakfast Rotary Club in Fort Collins - which meets every Thursday morning at 7 am at Ginger & Baker!  They were here in part to talk about a pair of significant Rotary events upcoming this spring and summer - the Field of Honor  - May 23 - 26 - spearheaded by Teres, and talk with David about The Peach Festival - which will be held August 16th this year at Civic Center Park in Old Town Fort Collins - one of the few remaining downtown festivals!  The Field of Honor is a service to the community, to honor heroes of all stripes on Memorial Day Weekend.  With 500 flags flying adjacent to the Veterans Plaza and Travelling Memorial Wall, this project allows community members to honor a veteran, a first responder, a foster parent, a teacher - or any other hero of their lives with medallions attached to each flag.  The Peach Festival is all things peachy and community and Rotary - with peach beers, live music, peach pie eating contests - and much much more.  And - we get to learn about what makes a great Rotarian, and what inspires a career professional to take the plunge into community service.  Teres is a gifted writer, and a topical expert in anything beef or dairy! - and David is a veteran financial planner, who gives dozens of hours each year to the cause of building community.  This episode is all about service, career, and community, and I loved sharing a bit of the journey with Teres Lambert and David Haase.The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke to a massive crowd when their “fight oligarchy” tour stopped in Civic Center Park on Friday. Sanders claims it was the “largest rally” he's ever had, but just how many folks were there? Host Bree Davies and Producer Paul Karolyi were at the park and dug into all the conflicting claims. Then we open up the City Cast Denver mailbag for some burning hot takes, including a spicy one from a Denver representative who is co-sponsoring the tipped minimum wage bill and a passionate defense of Illegal Pete's CEO Pete Turner. Rep. Alex Valdez was responding to comments that Councilperson Sarah Parady made on our show last week. Don't miss our interview with Pete Turner if you haven't heard it yet! The band Paul struggled to pronounce is named Xiuhtezcatl. Here's the New York Times article he mentioned about the controversy around the name “Illegal Pete's.”  Did you go to the rally? What did you think of it? The City Cast Denver Hotline is always open — give us a call or shoot us a text: 720-500-5418 and tell us what you're thinking.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this March 25th episode: 5280 Magazine Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a big week for rallies and protests — supporters of detained immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra took to the streets, union workers gathered at the Capitol, and Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are slated for a big rally in Civic Center Park this evening. Will Denver Dems show up to “fight oligarchy”? Our politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joins producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies to dig into the local Democratic divide, plus the implications of a brand new stadium at the site of the old Gates Rubber Plant, the uncertain future of Glendale's long-awaited entertainment district, and more wins and fails of the week.  Paul talked about Denver Bike Fest (April 26, City Park), the latest Glendale lawsuit, the Denver Post's congressional vote tracker, the CSU vegetable bracket, and the Denver Gazette's history of Gates Rubber Plant. Bree mentioned the money raised by black license plates and the Westwood Rec Center. Justine talked about Denver's FEMA money and un-banned books.  The song you heard at the end of this episode is “Oligarch Slank” by Rubedo.  What do you think about the plans for the NWSL stadium? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this March 21st episode: Denver Health Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democrats in Washington are divided over how best to resist the new Trump administration, so we're looking today at how local liberals are doing it. Some are vandalizing Tesla dealerships. Some are filling the rooms at our congressional delegation's town halls. And some are looking forward to the big Bernie/AOC rally at Civic Center Park this Friday. Progressive champion and at-large councilwoman Sarah Parady joins producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the latest action and all the other big stories of the week — from a setback for the tipped minimum wage bill and the latest intrigue on the planned BRT on Federal, to the debates over widening Peña Blvd. and the defunct Park Hill Golf Course.  Sarah mentioned some ethical, sustainable poop bags. Paul talked about the national push for One Fair Wage. Where do you stand on the Trump resistance question? Of everything liberal Denverites are trying, what do you think is the most effective way to push back? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this March 18th episode: Denver Health Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Frank. He's a 62 year-old father of four grown kids, and grandfather to seven grandchildren. Back in the summer of 2017, Frank decided to leave his home in San Diego and spend a week in Denver with his son Tommy, but it was no ordinary trip.  Tommy is a homeless drug addict who lives in and around Civic Center Park in Denver, and he needs help. But can a committed father really change the course of life for his son, who's caught in the deadliest drug crisis in American history? On this 2018 episode that is the most downloaded episode in Paternal history, Frank recounts the signs that may have foretold a troubled future for his son, and recounts his experience of living homeless in vivid detail, with endless empathy for his son and his battle against addiction.  Special thanks on this episode to Chris Conner and Denver's Road Home, and Denver Human Services. Special thanks also to Pastor Jerry Herships of Denver. This episode includes a 2025 update on Frank and Tommy, and Frank's memoir, Living in the Streets: A Father's Firsthand Account of His Son's Desperate Struggle with Drugs, is available on Amazon.

As Managing Partner, Chris oversees all of the company's development and sales activities. With East West pioneering new communities in Charleston, Denver, Snowmass, Deer Valley and Kauai, Chris works with folks from coast to coast and helps guide these destinations toward the future. From his perspective, the agenda is actually quite simple, “We build places that put people first, where the experience drives design and sustainability governs construction techniques.”Chris is a founding member and the board President for the Civic Center Conservancy, the City of Denver's private partner at Civic Center Park. He is also Board Chair for the Rocky Mountain chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization, and a member of the Board of Governors' for the Denver Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.On this episode, Jake & Chris discuss:- How they find deals- East West's acquisition process- Setting up multiple offices to enhance the development flow- The difference between condos & hotels and how to make it work- Large scale resort development- Managing riskConnect & Invest with JakeFollow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzakTake the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8PwoLinks:Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cframpton1/East West Partners: https://www.ewpartners.com/Petit St. Vincent - https://www.petitstvincent.com/Cayo Espanto Beliz - https://aprivateisland.com/The Soho Grand NYC - https://www.sohogrand.com/One Hotel Hanalei Bay - https://www.1hotels.com/hanalei-bayTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:05) Chris' career in real estate(00:12:17) East West's focus on providing value to buyers(00:16:39) East West's PM approach(00:19:51) An inside look at the 3 companies within EastWest(00:26:08) How has the organization changed in your time there?(00:30:19) How did you expand to all these different markets while maintaining the core value of living where you work?(00:35:04) What incentives worked when giving ownership to employees?(00:38:35) How have you been able to survive real estate cycles and maintain a massive development pipeline?(00:43:17) Fee Development for another party(00:49:15) Is there room for more master resorts?(00:51:32) What was your greatest investment?(00:54:24) How are you capitalizing deals?(00:57:02) How do you approach reporting?(01:01:18) Is there a mistake that you made that lingers for you?(01:04:09) How are you managing risk through the acquisition pipeline?(01:11:17) How do you structure a Condo Hotel?(01:19:28) What is your favorite hotel?

It's Friday and we're looking back at the biggest stories of the week. First, a big new investigation from CPR reveals that a foundation meant to support mental health and substance use treatment problems may be sending millions in taxpayer dollars to some potentially shady places. Then, the new plan for Civic Center Park has sparked controversy over a proposed modern redesign of the historic space. Host Bree Davies is joined by politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval and Westword staff writer Catie Cheshire to dig the oversight scandal and the park plans, as well as the sad ending of Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, the Parade of Lights turning 50, and more wins and fails of the week. By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Denver bridges gaps and connects the dots in Denver. Become a member today to support local journalism that connects.  Catie mentioned fellow Westword writer Jason Heller's piece digging into the latest chapter in the Tattered Cover saga and a new book on Nikola Jokić from former Denver Post reporter Mike Singer. Justine talked about the new Engines Off For Food Trucks program. What do you think about the plans for Civic Center Park? We want to hear your take! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this December 6th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Unit E Records Colfax Ave BID Office of Climate Action Coloradogives.org PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $35 off your first delivery Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics CHISME DE LA SEMANA:  IDW cutting page rates to $200.00 per page  ON MY RADAR:  The Deviant by James Tynion   HORA DE LA CERVECITA:  Fire, Flood & Plague by Brouwerij De Molen BOOK REVIEW: Historias de Resistencia #1: Dolores Huerta and the Plight of the Farm Workers & Union Organizers by Henry Barajas cover art J. Gonzo, illustrated by Louie Chin & colored by Gab Contreras. EN LA LIBRERIA: unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence Comic Anthology A 64-page comic anthology amplifying underrepresented voices in the disability and neurodivergent communities.  http://kck.st/3B4CAoh JUNTOS Y FUERTES: 51st Annual Dia de los Muertos Nov 2 you're encouraged to dress up in your favorite Día de los Muertos fashion and take part in our festive Día de los Muertos Celebration Procession from Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, to Civic Center Park in East Los Angeles www.selfhelpgraphics.com Saludos:  R.I.P. Dame Maggie Smith Follow us on socials @comadresycomics Visit our website comadresycomics.com Produced by Makenzie Mizell | Period.

In this episode, Jared Judge reflects on a whirlwind weekend of gigs, including a high-end event at Denver's Civic Center Park and a beautiful wedding at Evergreen Lake House. Jared shares the benefits of playing high-end gigs, the importance of building relationships in the music industry, and how strategic marketing can help musicians secure premium opportunities. He also discusses the recent relaunch of the Corporate Gig Challenge.

It's only Wednesday, so we're rounding up a short week of news before the holiday weekend! First, a new investigation from the Denver Post attempts to answer the question of the summer: Why is the Cyclone rollercoaster at Lakeside Amusement Park still closed? Then, concerns linger about just how much money Mayor Johnston is spending on homelessness, especially after SCOTUS's recent ruling on camping bans. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by a returning fave — comedian and Casa Bonita gorilla Joshua Emerson — to discuss all these stories, plus our Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows of the week. Paul promised details on the City of Denver's first-ever drone show for the Fourth of July (July 3, Civic Center Park) and gave a shout out to the Chipotle Boys. Bree mentioned Dozens reopening and Sol Tribe's closure and how to get in touch with tattooists and piercers as they move to new shops. Joshua talked about Denver's dual MVPs, the last days of the Esquire Theatre, and his collaboration “Knowing You, Denver,” opening at the Denver Art Museum this week.  Come party with us on Colfax! RSVP today for the Colfax Indie Bash where we'll be chatting with Mayor Mike Johnston and celebrating all things Colfax on July 18. Get the deets and save the date here! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REGENERATE is happening on June 7th & 8th at Civic Center Park for Denver's Largest House & Techno Party. John Summit, Eric Prydz, Disco Lines, Purple Disco Machine, and Ben Bohmer will headline this year's iteration. Listen as I sit down with AP, founder of 128 Productions, about the festival itself, house & techno in Denver, and what to expect at this year's fest! To learn more visit: https://www.regeneratedenver.com/ Make sure to subscribe & tell your friends about The Lizzy Jane Podcast if you love it :) Become a Patreon producer, listen to podcasts ad-free, sample packs, one on one lessons, & more at https://www.patreon.com/thisislizzyjane

Today – we're talking with Conor Hall, head of Colorado's Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Jon Dorn Chief Entertainment Officer at Outside, about the Outside Festival that's going to be held in Civic Center Park in Denver June first and second. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clouds of pot smoke will undoubtedly be billowing above the annual 420 festival in Civic Center Park this Saturday, but the big downtown concert is far from the only way to celebrate the high holiday. Host Bree Davies sits down with producer Olivia Jewell Love and our politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval to share their best bets for the most over-the-top local drinks, meals, and desserts to satisfy your munchies (or if you're just craving a fun food adventure!) Plus, Olivia shares your responses to her request for Denver's best nachos.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm.  Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver What do you think is the best “over the top” dish in Denver? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Museum of Outdoor Arts presents “La Primavera Festival” PineMelon Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, and we're digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, Suncor Energy is getting hit with a “historic” $10.5 million dollar fine for “spewing excessive amounts of toxic chemicals into the air over three years.” Are lawmakers finally ready to crack down hard on the 100-year-old chronic polluter? Plus, tickets went on sale yesterday for a new “SXSW-style” event called Outside Festival set to premiere in Civic Center Park this June, and those new black-and-white license plates are everywhere! Longtime environmental champion and former mayoral candidate Ean Thomas Tafoya joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the news, and wrap up with our Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows of the week. Ean talked about the GreenLatinos' North Denver report. Paul looked up the Commerce City steakhouse with the colorful signage, and Bree was right. It is Deno's. He also mentioned the Delta pilot's lawsuit and Ed McCaffrey's excellent mustard.  What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Restaurant Week is coming up (March 1-10) “Small Island Big Song” at the Newman Center (Starting February 16) Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ST Show "Farewell Tour" continues as we welcome in Suzan Keltner in studio. Her brother Lee was murdered in Civic Center Park nearly three years ago. Calls and texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Managing Partner, Chris oversees all of the company's development and sales activities. With East West pioneering new communities in Charleston, Denver, Snowmass, Deer Valley and Kauai, Chris works with folks from coast to coast and helps guide these destinations toward the future. From his perspective, the agenda is actually quite simple, “We build places that put people first, where the experience drives design and sustainability governs construction techniques.” Chris is a founding member and the board President for the Civic Center Conservancy, the City of Denver's private partner at Civic Center Park. He is also Board Chair for the Rocky Mountain chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization, and a member of the Board of Governors' for the Denver Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. On this episode, Jake & Chris discuss: - how they find deals - East West's acquisition process - setting up multiple offices to enhance the development flow - the difference between condos & hotels how to make it work - large scale resort development - managing risk Connect & Invest with Jake Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzak Take the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/ Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Links: Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cframpton1/ East West Partners: https://www.ewpartners.com/ Petit St. Vincent - https://www.petitstvincent.com/ Cayo Espanto Beliz - https://aprivateisland.com/ The Soho Grand NYC - https://www.sohogrand.com/ One Hotel Hanalei Bay - https://www.1hotels.com/hanalei-bay Topics: (00:02:05) Chris' career in real estate (00:12:17) East West's focus on providing value to buyers (00:16:39) East West's PM approach (00:19:51) An inside look at the 3 companies within EastWest (00:26:08) How has the organization changed in your time there? (00:30:19) How did you expand to all these different markets while maintaining the core value of living where you work? (00:35:04) What incentives worked when giving ownership to employees? (00:38:35) How have you been able to survive real estate cycles and maintain a massive development pipeline? (00:43:17) Fee Development for another party (00:49:15) Is there room for more master resorts? (00:51:32) What was your greatest investment? (00:54:24) How are you capitalizing deals? (00:57:02) How do you approach reporting? (01:01:18) Is there a mistake that you made that lingers for you? (01:04:09) How are you managing risk through the acquisition pipeline? (01:11:17) How do you structure a Condo Hotel? (01:19:28) What is your favorite hotel?

Former NYC education executive convicted in tainted chicken tenders scandal, Nvidia expects no material change from China export restrictions, InQubeta aims to raise $15 million in presale, 14 charged in $53 million pandemic relief fraud scheme, smart kitchen appliances market to reach $60.19 billion by 2030, BLUU Seafood applies for FDA approval to sell cultivated seafood in the US, Amplifica initiates first-in-human study for hair loss treatment, UK pension schemes oppose proposed reforms to listings regime, outdoor concerts coming to Denver's Civic Center Park, Lordstown Motors in confidential settlement talks with SEC over merger allegations.

00:00 We replay the entire championship rally from Civic Center Park. 31:14 Wrapping up our parade-day coverage.

PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S.  Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up.  Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels.  No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it:  COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM       Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22.  The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively.  A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,”  “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees.  Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying   “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.”   COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid.  It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission.  The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman.  From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services.  “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.  

PACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado's next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S.  Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up.  Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels.  No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it:  COLORADO NEWSLINE: Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough sprint to the finish lineBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - MAY 30, 2023 4:00 AM       Left: Denver mayor candidate Kelly Brough receives the endorsement of the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance at an event on May 12, 2023. Right: Brough's runoff opponent, former state Sen. Mike Johnston, receives the endorsement of progressive former mayoral candidates and Democratic state lawmakers in Civic Center Park on May 10, 2023. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)A half-million dollar contribution from former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was part of a flood of large donations that has helped former state Sen. Mike Johnston open up a 2-to-1 fundraising lead over opponent Kelly Brough as the Denver mayor's race enters its final week.Advancing Denver, an independent expenditure committee supporting Johnston's run, raised more than $4 million through May 22.  The pro-Johnston super PAC has relied on many of the same out-of-state billionaire donors who boosted Johnston's gubernatorial bid in 2018, including Bloomberg, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and hedge fund managers Steve Mandel and John Arnold. Kent Thiry, the former CEO of Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, is the group's largest local donor, while venture capitalist Art Reimers and private equity CEO Eric Resnick have also chipped in with six-figure contributions.About three-quarters of Advancing Denver's haul has been spent on TV advertising in support of Johnston, with the remainder spent on digital ads and mail.Johnston and Brough had raised roughly equal amounts in direct contributions through the end of April, reporting total receipts of $932,060 and $895,612, for their campaign committees, respectively.  A Better Denver, the independent expenditure committee supporting Brough, has struggled to raise large sums since the April 4 first-round election, adding just $211,650 to the $1 million it had previously raised in February and March.To date, the group's top donor during the runoff is Pete Coors, former Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and prolific donor to conservative causes. Coors gave $50,000 to A Better Denver on April 24. Other top donors to the pro-Brough PAC have included real estate interests like the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Construction Industry Coalition and developer Lloyd Fulenwider.The Apartment Association of Metro Denver, a landlord group, has made contributions to both candidates. After giving $25,000 to Brough in February, the group followed up with another $10,000 contribution to Brough in late April, and a $10,000 contribution to Johnston a week later.Ballots for the city's runoff election were mailed earlier this month. Voters can return their ballot to a 24-hour drop box or vote in person until 7 p.m. on June 6.COLORADO SUN:Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado's next education commissionerErica Breunlin and Jesse Paul9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 2023Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova at DPS headquarters on April 3, 2020. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post via The Associated Press)The state's Board of Education on Monday named Susana Cordova as the sole finalist among 23 applicants after a unanimous vote. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets.State Board Chairwoman Rebecca McClellan told The Colorado Sun “We really appreciated her sharp focus on results for students and outcomes for students with an eye toward equity,”  “She's not only talked the talk, she's proven that she's capable of achieving gains for students.”Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.Cordova began her career as a bilingual language arts teacher and has since worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a teacher, principal, district leader and currently as a superintendent in residence for Transcend, a national nonprofit focused on helping schools make classrooms more equitable for all students.Cordova was also previously a deputy superintendent for the Dallas TX Independent School District.Cordova has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver's School of Education and now serves on the university's board of trustees.  Cordova will begin steering the state education department at a particularly consequential time for Colorado schools, as districts continue to help students recover from lost time and learning during the pandemic and as many communities struggle to recruit and retain educators and manage declining student enrollment.Susana Cordova, then superintendent of Denver Public Schools, looks on as students work on laptops in a classroom in Newlon Elementary School early Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The school was one of 55 Discovery Link sites set up by Denver Public Schools where students could participate in remote learning during the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Special to The Colorado Sun)Cordova will begin her tenure just as a state task force is considering changes to how Colorado evaluates its schools, which could potentially affect how much funding schools receive.Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Cordova's selection in a written statement Tuesday, saying   “Her prior work boosting academic progress and improving access to high-quality education for learners of all backgrounds as superintendent of Denver Public Schools is sure to benefit students across the state as she brings this passion and experience to this new role,” said Polis, a Democrat. “I look forward to working with Susana as a member of my cabinet as we continue to carry forward our bold education priorities.”   COLORADO SUN:Colorado GOP paid no staff in April while fundraising lags under new Chairman Dave WilliamsSandra Fish4:20 AM MDT on May 24, 2023Dave Williams speaks during a Republican state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where elections for a chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Colorado GOP were conducted. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)If the Colorado Republican Party had employees in April, they didn't get paid.  It's the first time in at least 20 years the party didn't pay any employees.And the party's bank accounts have less money than the $120,540 a recent filing said the party had on hand, the GOP acknowledged in an addendum filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission.  The Colorado GOP raised only about $58,000 in the first four months of the year, including less than $15,000 in April. The party spent more than $15,000 last month, with $9,100 going to health and dental benefits. It's unclear if anyone is working for the party; no staff is listed on its website.The lack of a payroll for a state party in Colorado is unusual.“There have been other cycles where the party pays only one or two salaries in the off year,” said Kristi Burton Brown, who chaired the party during the last election cycle. “If they want to run it all-volunteer, they certainly can.”The party raised only a little more than $18,000 in the first two months of the year, before Williams was elected chairman.  From January through April, Colorado's GOP spent more than $263,000. That compares with $539,000 spent in the first four months of 2021, another nonelection year when five people were paid for their work in April. Of this year's spending, $73,000 went to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for legal services.  “Anybody who gets elected state chair should probably prioritize raising money,” said Dick Wadhams, who ran the state party from 2007 to 2011 and has been critical of Williams. “You can't run an operation without money.”The state Democratic Party raised nearly $92,000 in April, and spent nearly $211,000, including about $26,000 on payroll for a half-dozen employees. That left the party with nearly $196,000 in cash at the end of April.The Democratic Party raised more than $419,000 in the first four months of the year, while spending about $454,000. The party's state-level account had nearly $32,000 at the end of March.And the Colorado GOP has trailed Democrats in political spending in the state in recent years.Campaign accounts or PACS for several of the state's top elected Democrats have donated to the federal party account this year including U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper; U.S. Reps. Diana Degette, of Denver, Yadira Caraveo, of Thornton, Jason Crow, of Centennial, and Joe Neguse, of Lafayette; Gov. Jared Polis; Treasurer Dave Young; and others. Hickenlooper also sent two emails recently asking people to donate to the state party.The Colorado GOP received $12,500 from the terminated 8th Congressional District campaign of state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, of Brighton, in early March. It's the only money the party has received from Republican officeholders or candidates this year.Tagged:Colorado Democratic Party, Colorado Republican Party, Dave WilliamsABC NEWS:Arizona set for unpredictable Senate raceByTal AxelrodMay 23, 2023, 3:06 AM Democrats and Republicans can at least agree on one thing: They have no idea what's going to happen in next year's Arizona Senate race.The election is shaping up to be an unpredictable three-way contest in one of the nation's premier battlegrounds featuring an incumbent who left her party (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema), a polarizing conservative who remains a rock star with her base (Kari Lake), and a Democratic nominee-in-waiting who would represent a shift to the left for the historically moderate-minded state (Rep. Ruben Gallego).Sen. Sinema first set the stage when she switched from being a Democrat to an independent late last year. While she called that choice a "reflection of who [she's] always been," the switch also prevented a primary fight with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego -- and paved the way for something more unusual.State data shows just under 35% of Arizona voters are registered Republicans and 30% are registered Democrats, while 35% aren't registered with either party.If Sinema retires, the race to succeed her could feature Gallego, a Marine Corps vet and former House colleague of Sinema's who has become vocally critical of her, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV anchor, election denier and 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate.Both Gallego and Lake are more associated with their parties' ideological flanks than the centrists who have historically won statewide.state GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "It's gonna be like nothing we've ever seen before in Arizona. I think what's going to make it nasty is obviously Ruben and Kyrsten don't get along personally. And depending on who the Republican is, if you get a firebrand like a Kari Lake again, we've seen how she's operated before, that's going to take it to another level."Nineteen operatives from both parties who spoke with ABC News for this story mostly thought that Sinema would run again, pointing to her ongoing fundraising and continued involvement in high-profile legislative pushes like on immigration.Senator Kyrsten Sinema questions witnesses during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in the wake of recent of bank failures, on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSinema, who previously served in the House for three terms, quickly thrust herself into the heart of several of the chamber's most significant and successful legislative efforts, including on infrastructure, same-sex marriage, guns and more.Her style of legislating has generated mixed reviews, with supporters pointing to her scorecard and liberal detractors saying she has been overly eager to water down Democratic priorities, including raising the minimum wage, supporting prescription drug pricing reform and scrapping the Senate filibuster as a way to codify abortion rights.Cesar Chavez, a former Democratic state lawmaker said "Overall, I think the state of Arizona is content with the work that Sen. Sinema done. The issues that Sen. Sinema has advocated for will definitely result in a positive tick in her numbers."Steve Slugocki, a senior adviser to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a former chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party had the opposite view. He said, "I cannot stress enough how deeply unpopular she is. I traveled the state everywhere last year. The first question was always, 'What are we going to do about Sinema? How can we replace her?'"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives at the Capitol, May 9, 2023. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks at a CHC event. Getty ImagesAll of this will play out in the larger context of the battle for the Senate, with the Democratic caucus holding a slim 51-49 majority, but defending 23 seats in 2024, making operatives eager to avoid a spoiler candidate, but without any agreement on who that would be.A former aide to Sen. Sinema said "She has shown she knows what it takes to win in Arizona. I look at these other candidates, and I do not see proven winners. "So yeah, as a Democrat, I'm nervous because I want to keep Kari Lake out of the Senate.""If she's in the race as an independent, Ruben's already at a disadvantage as a Democrat just because of the lower registration numbers that we have," said one former state lawmaker who is supporting Gallego. "So, it comes down to how many votes is Sen. Sinema going to take? Even if it is a very small percentage, any small percentage at all could tip this."To be sure, Democrats aren't the only ones wringing their hands.Republican strategists told ABC News that a three-way race with a Democrat and an independent with a Democratic background would normally be a boon to the GOP candidate. But failed 2022 candidate Kari Lake is looming in the wings and is coming off a narrow loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, which many observers attributed to her embrace of baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.A source familiar with Lake's thinking told ABC News they're confident she'll run for the Senate, likely launching a campaign in the fall. This person also confirmed that Lake recently met with several senators, including National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines of Montana, and that with her broad name recognition and support from conservative voters, she would enter the race as the overwhelming primary favorite.GOP strategist Lorna Romero said "[T]he Sinema breakup from the Democratic Party looks good for Republicans on paper, theoretically. But I think that the big heartburn is what's going to happen out of a Republican primary, and are we just going to do the same ridiculous mistakes over and over again, and Democrats are just going to continue to win in the state,"Still, virtually every person who spoke to ABC News added the caveat that their analyses could end up being off given the unpredictable nature of a potential race with the incumbent running as the third-party candidate."We've never seen anything like that in Arizona," one Democratic strategist said. "I just think trying to predict anything right now, you might as well shake a Magic 8 Ball and see what it tells you." CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: Sir Richard Starkey MBE, otherwise known as Ringo Starr!! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are on a Western U.S. tour with shows this week in San Diego, Eugene and Bend OR, and next week playing Denver's Bellco Theatre and the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets and information at ringostarr.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from Colorado Newsline, Colorado Sun, ABC News, Arizona Mirror, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.  

A shooting and search for a suspect in Green Valley Ranch; reverse 911 calls out. One person shot. A flash flood warning for parts of Boulder and Weld Counties - hail and rain. Charter busses arrive carrying migrants from Texas this afternoon; dropped off at Civic Center Park. Then - the Denver Museum of Nature of Science has announced it is closing its Native American Cultures Hall" and apologizes, issues a "healing statement." Great calls/texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years ago today - Lee Keltner was murdered near Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. The killer? A 9News security guard who was so threatened by Keltner's mace, Matthew Dolloff shot Lee in the head. The pathetic Denver DA Beth McCann did nothing. "This year is tougher than last... last year we had hope for justice." - Susan Keltner, Lee's sister. Lee's mother Carol also joins us. Heartbreaking radio. "It was a sanctioned execution." - Jeff calls in, he was there October 10, 2020. Our Friday Film assignment is "Coal Miner's Daughter" from 1980 - we remember the late Loretta Lynn. Clips/trivia Friday evening around 640pMT as we head into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Child actor Tony Dow reportedly died today - info was then retracted to say the 77 year-old actually is in hospice care. Donald Trump and Mike Pence are back in Washington, DC today - but not together. Each man delivered his own speech - we have sound. Then: Denver Go Topless Day returns to Civic Center Park in Denver next month. We go over what the group hopes to accomplish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump back in DC. Crime, police, inflation - nothing he said was incorrect. Spot-on. Steffan says don't forget what happened in the Summer of Hell 2020 and don't give those Dems who remain silent a break simply because time has passed. Tonight's Mega Millions drawing is $830 MILLION. Then: Denver Go Topless Day is back - Civic Center Park in #DenverInDecay August 28. What's legal in Denver? We close with a bit more Trump sound and what the Raising Cane's owner did with the lottery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an up and down week it was in Denver. Elections officials were counting primary votes (some had to be counted twice!) and the final results for one key race arrived less than an hour before host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi started recording with Westword editor Patty Calhoun on Thursday morning at the Westword office. At the same time just down the street, the Stanley Cup was slowly approaching, with hundreds of thousands of hockey fans swarming downtown to watch as our victorious (and increasingly drunk) Colorado Avalanche paraded from Union Station to Civic Center Park. In short, it ruled!  A programming note: We're taking a long Fourth of July weekend, so there'll be no new episode in your feed or newsletter in your inbox until Tuesday morning.  Paul mentioned a 9News report on Democrat-linked spending in the Republican primaries. Here's a link to see that for yourself.  Still don't have plans for the Fourth of July weekend? Newsletter editor Peyton Garcia has you covered: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Did you attend the Stanley Cup parade on Thursday? We want to see your pics! Tag us @citycastdenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Control Group Productions presents THE END Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 - Frog as super excited to get a new bunk bed in his room, but now he still won't sleep alone. 420 is today and there is a festival down at Civic Center Park. Johnny Depp says he never struck Amber Heard.

Frog as super excited to get a new bunk bed in his room, but now he still won't sleep alone. 420 is today and there is a festival down at Civic Center Park. Johnny Depp says he never struck Amber Heard. The Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is coming back in May! Barry Morphew's court case was dropped, but he could still be charged later in the future. Johnny Depp said it feels weird to be treated like Cinderella one minute then Quasimodo the next. Prince Harry went on the Today Show with Hoda. We try to guess today's Heardle clue, but textnado spoiled it for us this morning. Top Golf is holding a stadium tour and Folsom Field is one of the locations. A man who has donated a prolific amount of sperm has helped father 55 children. There is a study out that shows how pot affects your brain. 

Rundown -    Rabbi Rick Rheins - 05:40   Right Wing Media Watch - 53:51   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:12:36   "Some Days" by Dave Gunders - 01:17:52   Judge Bob Orr in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 01:21:36   Our world is on tilt. Big decisions are happening. World War III may be underway. Putin's Ukraine Invasion is evil. Learn how this past week's Purim story featuring Haman contains lessons for Putin and us. Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine's Queen Esther? Denver Temple Sinai Senior Rabbi Rheins' analysis will make you smile and think. Ashkenazi Jews hail from Eastern Europe around Poland and Ukraine; scene of WWI and WWII and pogroms prior to that.   Learn about the Amalekites, an ancient collection of tribes, described in the Old Testament as relentless enemies of Israel who cause mayhem for generation after generation.  Find out what it may take to earn favor in the world to come.  Are we nearing the time of a messianic age?    Consider the Rabbi's perspectives on the proper reactions of countries such as America, Poland, and the tiny Jewish State of Israel to this Ukrainian crisis caused by Putin. We find a great way to help by contributing to the Krakow, Poland Jewish Community Center, a magnificent rebirth of Jewish life within an hour's drive of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz. This JCC helps Ukrainian refugees who are pouring into Poland. https://www.friendsofjcckrakow.org/ukraine   Right Wing Media Watch features another examination of the words of Holocaust belittling white-power Groyper leader Nick Fuentes, exposed in fourth episode of this podcast. Remember self-proclaimed Groyper mama Michelle Malkin who ended up terminating contentious interview on that podcast. https://www.thecraigsilvermanshow.com/podcast/episode/36af1638/episode-4-deep-down   Malkin reappeared this week Denver Trump Radio, railing with host Steffan Tubbs against the decision by Beth McCann to drop charges on Mr. Dolloff who shot dead Mr. Keltner at Denver's Civic Center Park during a Patriot Muster. Tubbs and Malkin insult the DA without discussing true legal standards and ethics involved. Absent is any talk of Coomer lawsuit or Malkin's white power ties.   Troubadour Dave Gunders delivers with another sensational song, Some Days, dedicated to Ukrainian refugees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdAkR7zY4pAThese days of Putin's War are hard and horrible for its victims. Some hope and music is needed. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is an entertainer and statesman. He's doing a great job leading Ukraine.   Congressman Madison Cawthorn is doing a terrible job representing the people of western North Carolina. Craig's Lawyers' Lounge welcomes Judge Bob Orr, a former Supreme Court justice from the Tar Heel State, who has won state-wide office as a Republican many times. Judge Orr dumped Trump at RNC in Cleveland in 2016 and fled the GOP after January 6, 2021 Trump Insurrection and Coup.    @JudgeBobOrr has an excellent podcast aimed at defeating Rep. Cawthorn.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battle-for-nc-11/id1591285219   The Craig Silverman Show, every Saturday morning, at 9 AM Colorado time!

12/14/2021: You may not have the time or money to go to a German Christmas Market, but that doesn't mean you can't experience a German Christmas Market right here in Denver!! Tune in to this week's episode to hear about the Denver Christkindlmaret in Civic Center Park that is open right now. Get prepared for pretzels, beer, Christmas, and more!! For our standard 3 segments: (1) What we learned: Denver Snow Drought Record (2) Where we went: Denver Ballet's Nutcracker (3) What we tried: il porcellino salumi

Civic Center Park is open, at least for now.  Peter and callers discuss the homeless problem and the next gun grab attempt by Joe Neguse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 15, the City of Denver set up metal barricades around Civic Center Park, blocking people from taking in all the new public art, eating lunch on the steps of the amphitheater, and strolling among the flower beds. But of course, that's not what this was about. City officials describe the temporary shutdown as an essential measure to stem violence, crime, drug use and unsanitary conditions. City Cast Denver host Bree Davies sits down with past guest Ean Thomas Tafoya, who organizes what he calls “compassionate trash service” in the park, for a practical conversation about Denver's housing crisis and other ways to make Civic Center Park more welcoming for everyone. 

Earlier this week, the city of Denver shut down Civic Center Park, closing off the public space for at least two months. Though Denver Department of Public Health and Environment cited health and safety issues as the primary reason for the closure, the City Cast Denver crew actually saw this story as part of a larger conversation about housing issues. We discuss our thoughts on the park closure, as well as a new shipping container housing concept coming to Colorado and a look at the slimy practices of a national mobile home park giant wreaking havoc on local renters.  Plus, stick around for staff picks— Peyton, Paul, Xandra, and Bree share things to do, places to see, and good stuff to eat in the Mile High City!  Get a steady stream of news delivered right to your inbox every weekday by subscribing to our newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Chat with us via Twitter: @citycastdenver OR leave us a message on our brand new City Cast Denver hotline: (720) 500-5418‬

Citing crime, drug use, and human feces, city officials in Denver elect to shut down Civic Center Park until further notice. Dan notes the decline of the downtown area which continues to erode the beauty of Colorado's capital city.

Joshua Sharf from the Independence Institute returns to discuss the closing down Civic Center Park, and the faltering Biden Administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan recaps the local media coverage of the story on the closing of Civic Center Park, and it's Star Trek Day!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Denver breaks the news that they will be closing Civic Center Park for about two months due to "health and safety" issues. The conversation about this one is unleashed and continues here! Several voices from Denver In Decay join in the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Denver breaks the news that they will be closing Civic Center Park for about two months due to "health and safety" issues. The conversation about this one is unleashed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city is closing Civic Center Park because of "significant" risks that have grown over the last few months...MONTHS??  Have they not been paying attention??  Don't answer, we know the answer already.  Peter and callers discuss how Denver continues to find awful solutions to the homeless problem   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Denver breaks the news that they will be closing Civic Center Park for about two months due to "health and safety" issues. The conversation about this one is unleashed and continues here! Several voices from Denver In Decay join in the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Denver breaks the news that they will be closing Civic Center Park for about two months due to "health and safety" issues. The conversation about this one is unleashed and continues here! Several voices from Denver In Decay join in the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guess who said this: “The current challenges within Civic Center Park have reached a tipping point, creating conditions that put the public's health and safety at risk,” “This cannot and will not be allowed to continue. This is the people's park and we are taking steps so that everyone can once again feel safe and welcomed there.”  That's Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock.  CHALLENGES?? Peter and callers discuss the repeated failures of programs promising to end homelessness.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city says it has to close Civic Center Park due to trash and food waste. Hmmmm, where did the influx of trash and food waste come from?  How does the city talk about the awful conditions at the park, without mentioning the homeless?  Should we be surprised? Peter and callers discuss the long list of homeless initiatives that somehow never seem to due what they promised.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge thank you to Nolan Bianchi for joining us today & as a special treat, you all get the BONUS EPISODE where we talk to Nolan about how he got started at the Detroit News & began the Locked On Red Wings podcast! Follow him on Twitter: @nolanbianchi Check out his work at the Detroit News (detroitnews.com/staff/2646749001/nolan-bianchi/) His show, Locked On Red Wings, is on Twitter @LO_RedWings & give them a listen! Shoutout to playmichigan.com for providing this episode today as well. Visit our Podbean site: https://unsungoctopipodcast.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @UnsungOctopiPod, @Adri_Unsung, @StrayAdult Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkv-Jbs0QlrPu3CK7MLfoQ Check out our merch on RedBubble: unsungoctopi.redbubble.com Like, comment, subscribe, follow, retweet, grab some merch, & thank you for supporting the show! Our Unsung Octopi "Picnic & Hockey" get together is on August 21st at 3pm at Civic Center Park in Woodhaven, MI. (http://evite.me/ZCrnC1VxKy)

We're back after a few weeks off with a brand new episode! We have a very special guest; the host of the Locked On Red Wings podcast & sports contributor for the Detroit News, Nolan Bianchi joins us! Today we discuss all of our birthdays being in the first week of August (2:20), dive into the National Hockey League Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken & the 2021 National Hockey League Entry Draft; Detroit Red Wings re-signings, signings, & trades (7:40), and discussing Mrs. Hockey, Colleen Howe (1:00:53). A huge thank you to Nolan Bianchi for joining us today! Follow him on Twitter @nolanbianchi Check out his work at the Detroit News (https://bit.ly/3K2XJ29) His show, Locked On Red Wings, is on Twitter @LO_RedWings & give them a listen! Shoutout to playmichigan.com for providing this episode today as well. Visit our Podbean site: https://unsungoctopipodcast.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @UnsungOctopiPod, @Adri_Unsung, @StrayAdult Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkv-Jbs0QlrPu3CK7MLfoQ Check out our merch on RedBubble: unsungoctopi.redbubble.com Like, comment, subscribe, follow, retweet, grab some merch, & thank you for supporting the show! Our Unsung Octopi "Picnic & Hockey" get together is on August 21st at 3pm at Civic Center Park in Woodhaven, MI. (http://evite.me/ZCrnC1VxKy)

The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is the economic and business hub of our community. A nonprofit organization, the San Dimas Chamber started back in 1909 as the Board of Trade and served as the foundation for today's city of San Dimas. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Marilyn Sparks and CEO Silvia Melendez join me in this episode to talk all about the Chamber, including what services they offer, how they are a resource for local businesses, and what they do to enrich the community at large. Links + resources for this episode: San Dimas Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park: Wednesdays through July 28 | 7-9pm | Civic Center Park City of San Dimas 61st Birthday BBQ: August 7 | 5-9pm | Civic Center Park

Parallel 45 Theatre invites you to take in “The Sound of Music” performance Thursday July 15 at 7:30 PM at Civic Center Park, followed by a live onstage conversation about the role faith plays in the story with Artistic Director Kit McKay interviewed by Professor of Ethics and local Pastor, Anthony Weber. Weber is an Adjunct Instructor at Northwestern Michigan College and a graduate of Cedarville University and Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, who co-hosts a podcast often discussing the themes of faith in pop-culture. Parallel 45 Theatre's production of “The Sound of Music” was chosen by Artistic Director McKay specifically to address the largest and most urgent themes of our times in a story at its essence of a family caught in crisis, whose faith and resilience is tested at the deepest levels possible during an extreme socio-political culture. While fans of the famed story will recognize all the elements they love, in McKay's hands the play will also seem more relevant than before. In January of 2021, McKay wrote in her journal as she contemplated whether of not Parallel 45 Theatre would even exist this summer: “The obvious news is I no longer have to emphasize or explain the extremes in the background of ‘The Sound of Music' to anyone. It isn't my job to wrap our hearts around the concept of impossible and sudden circumstantial trauma. The world has swiftly and powerfully accomplished that for almost everyone on the planet. We are, as a people, in various states of impossible trauma. The throttle hold of global circumstances has left us in almost complete isolation, coping with (as I write this), innumerable deaths around the world along with all the emotional, political, physical, economical and psychological devastation and chaos that comes in its wake.” She continued, “As we embark on the opening of this play, if all goes well, it will be time to for our community to emerge from that collective trauma, to open our doors, exit our ‘safe' confinement, dismantle the barriers we've put up to survive-- emotional and literal-- and adventure on to gather, and ultimately reconnect and unite.” Moderator Weber, himself a lifelong theatre fan, will lead a conversation with McKay following the Thursday, July 15th performance of “The Sound of Music” focusing on McKay's approach to the material, and the role faith plays in the narrative of the story and how it relates to right now. Audience members will also have an opportunity to ask their own questions and contribute comments. Parallel 45 Theatre is proud to host this non denominational dialogue where guests of all faiths, or no faith, are welcomed to join together at the theatre -- where we experience our dreams, examine our history and experiences, and provoke more empathy, tolerance and acceptance for everyone.

Denver needs more trash collection truck drivers. During the pandemic most of us were staying home, in turn, producing more trash at home. Civic Center Park gets a new pop up cocktail bar for the summer! Fizz has details on when it will be open in today's #TrendingInDenver! #KygoMorningShow w/ Tracy & Fizz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Mark have a fun conversation via Zoom with Erin Anderson-Whiting from Impact 100 and Parallel 45 Theater Festival.P45 SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVALEvery summer, Parallel 45 produces a festival of plays in the relaxed setting of the Civic Center Park in Traverse City. Artists from across the country and around the world convene on P45's new, state-of-the-art stage to perform adventurous, boundary-pushing musicals, plays, and devised works for all ages--rotating daily. Local food vendors, a well-stocked bar, and live music allow our community to gather in celebration of the theatre and the beauty of northwest Michigan. During the shoulder seasons, Parallel 45 operates a theatre education program and produces a free-to-the-public contemporary play reading series.MISSIONParallel 45 Theatre produces cutting-edge interpretations of plays & musicals, giving familiar stories new life – and fresh relevance – for our northwest Michigan audience. By producing a summer theatre festival of reinvented classics, new works and imaginative adaptations, we seek to entertain, encourage critical thought, and inspire conversation in our community.HISTORYSince 2010, Parallel 45 Theatre has brought more than 150 artists — from as far away as Berlin and as close as Traverse City—to create groundbreaking shows for our community. For ten seasons, we have offered the kind of adventurous professional work you might see in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles—right here in northwest Michigan. In 2017, Parallel 45 Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland was nominated for a Wilde Award, which honors the best productions, performances, and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state.•••PROMO CODE: thepursuitof -TinLidCo.comNewLeonard.com

Derek Chauvin is guilty of murdering George Floyd. With the verdict yesterday, the country exhaled after holding its collective breath through weeks of trial and 10 hours of jury deliberations. Here in Colorado, legislators gathered to share their reactions, their grief, and their plans to advance police accountability in our state. On the show today, some of their comments, some context, and a memory from last year's uprisings in Civic Center Park.  For more on the legislation mentioned in this episode, here is Bree's interview with State Rep. Leslie Herod from last week. 

Happy 420, Denver. Sorry you can't celebrate with Snoop Dogg in Civic Center Park this year, but we've got a weed day treat for you. Ann Marie Awad, who hosts Colorado Public Radio's "On Something," joins the show to talk about the current state of weed culture and the fight for social equity in the cannabis industry — a topic that just so happens to be the theme of On Something's upcoming third season. The trailer just dropped today, hear that here.  Let us know how you're celebrating the second pandemic 420! Tweet us at @CityCastDenver. And subscribe to our newsletter for more Denver news here. 

Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley is expected to annouce his decision Tuesday afternoon on whether to charge the officer responsible for shooting Jacob Blake last summer leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. On Monday, the Blake family and Kenosha community leaders held a press conference to demand Officer Rusten Sheskey be fired, charged and convicted. A few dozen supporters joined them. Blake’s father, Jacob Blake Sr., said he wants him charged with attempted murder. "He tried to kill my son. He didn’t try to take my son down," Blake Sr. said. "He tried to kill my son and could’ve killed my grandchildren." After the press conference, a car caravan escorted marchers through the streets of downtown Kenosha toward Civic Center Park — across the street from the Kenosha County Courthouse. They chanted “No justice, no peace” and “Say his name, Jacob Blake." People have been regularly gathering for protest as they await a decision. Some businesses are still boarded up,

Tamir Rice. Trayvon Martin. Michael Brown. Bobby Sherrod. Michael Bell. Aaron Siler. Johnathan Massey. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Stephon Clark. Alvin Cole. These just a few of the names that are important to our guest, social justice activist Varnell Patterson. Since the murder of George Floyd, Patterson has increased his work on exposing wrongdoings on our own Kenosha Police Department and others across the nation. We sit down and talk to Varnell about growing up in Kenosha, his thoughts on Sheriff David Beth, and his experiences during that week in August when he spent the majority of his time in Kenosha’s Civic Center Park. This episode was recorded on November 16th, 2020 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. . Parental advisory – adult conversations. Big thanks to our sponsors: Bluhorn Digital, https://bluehorn.digital/. The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Bird of Paradox Studios, https://www.birdofparadoxstudios.com/ Coming Up roses Cleaning and Organizing, 262-748-6978. LuLu Birds, 720 58th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & at ktownconnects.com Please review and share this show to your friends! Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman. Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies

In Denver on Saturday 10/10, Benghazi veteran John "Tig" Tiegen and others held a Patriot Muster in Civic Center Park. Unlike the last time the Right held a rally in downtown Denver, the police separated both sides effectively - but this time, the Muster ended in the gunshot killing of Lee Keltner by Matthew Dolloff. Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) is joined by Tiegen (@JohnTiegen), ex-CIA officer and former "The Blacklist" star Bazzel Baz (@BazzelBaz) - both attendees - and 710KNUS radio host and "Denver in Decay" director Steffan Tubbs (@SWTubbs) to delve into what happened over the weekend. Watch Denver in Decay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAbF2bKo2Fs

Crazy Times. The Yiddish word is mashugana and it can apply to periods of time, certain situations, and/or to people.  Trump is COVID-mashugana, and he has brought on crazy and divisive times. We go over the crazy things Trump said this week. We all must consider what comes next.   Good discussions help.  Laura Chapin provides great talk as she feels for Kamala but not for Judge ACB. Laura preferred the Notorious RBG and wants to protect a woman's right to choose. We discuss her opposition to Prop 115 in Colorado and why she feels that women (e.g. Jena Griswold) are not being treated fairly on social media.    Craig's Lawyers' Lounge welcomes a fascinating prosecutor named Brian Mason. He is Chief Trial Deputy DA in the 17th Judicial District now running for the top job as Adams/Broomfield DA. Listen to his responses as I pepper Brian with questions about the sad deaths of Kate Petrocco and Elijah McClain. Then we talked Trump because, like me, Brian feels we need to speak out on Trump's assault on rule of law.   Right-wing radical Trumpsters find instruction, propaganda, and succor from the local Salem affiliate at 710KNUS.  There's a scary connection between Denver Trump Radio and the Trump Train designed to derail an election Trump knows he's going to lose. Bad things are planned for 10-10-2020 in Denver's Civic Center Park. Trump will be repudiated if fair election allowed to proceed. Trump knows that.   Troubadour Dave Gunders has the perfect song for Trump and the Trumpsters now. Check out “Sorry Isn't Good Enough” and the passionate discussion around it; including Biden's epic Gettysburg Address.   Rundown- Dave Gunders - 00:02:56 Craig V KNUS - 00:23:01 Laura Chapin - 00:38:21 Impactful Sound - 01:15:21 Brian Mason in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 01:28:23

Steffan has an interview with Benghazi Hero John 'Tig' Tiegen on the "Patriot Muster" Rally this Saturday at 2 PM, at the Civic Center Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballots in hand - Trump crushing it - the latest on Bandimere and other lawsuits and Randy returns to Civic Center Park! Don't Sleep In! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been just over five weeks since a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times. The group “Justice For Jacob” is calling for the immediate firing and indictment of the officer, in addition to other measures the group says would end police violence and systemic racism. To drive home the message, organizers are holding a 24-hour rally scheduled to end Monday at noon in downtown Kenosha. The gathering attracted both people from the Kenosha community and out of state. One voice after another amplified by a mic system under the canopy of a yellow and white striped tent rang out across Civic Center Park. People sat on benches and metal chairs scattered 6 feet plus apart. Some recorded speeches on phones, others simply listened. Volunteers stood at makeshift stations quietly urging people to register to vote. A few tents stood scattered throughout the park — a quiet statement that some people would spend the night as the 24-hour rally continued. Paul Pearson was among

People gathered in Kenosha continue to demand justice in the police shooting of Jacob Blake that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Chants of "No Justice, No Peace" and "Say His Name: Jacob Blake" echoed through the streets of downtown Kenosha Saturday as protesters once again rallied to Civic Center Park, across the street from a fenced off Kenosha County Courthouse where armed guards stood. Blake’s family led the rally seeking justice for him and for the two men who were killed Tuesday by an armed 17-year-old during a night of protesting. Leaders spoke about a need for change in how Black people are treated in America. “We’re one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all! And we’re gon’ make sure we stand up to this police department in this community,” said Milwaukee Congresswoman Gwen Moore. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes added his thoughts. “I look out into this crowd and I look at the Blake family, and I see resilience. I see beauty, I see hope, and I see strength. I

The shaded green space of Kenosha's Civic Center Park has witnessed a lot of raw racial and social emotions lately. On Tuesday night, T.J. Clement and his sister looked on as people discussed and shouted differences of opinion about police shootings and protests. Clement thinks police reform is needed here and around the country. “I don’t want to use the term defund the police, but there definitely needs to be more training. I think police departments need to reflect their community," says Clement. "Community policing is a big thing for me. Engaging with their community, letting people know who you are and that you’re there to help." How does he want to heal the tension? “Talking about it with everybody, talking about it, being open minded and not being so quick to judge and point blame. I feel that’s a big part of it,” he says. With Tuesday's 8 p.m. curfew quickly approaching, Clement and his sister hadn’t made up their minds whether they’d abide by it. “We’re just winging it. See

Dr Jane Orient returns to talk with Peter about the resurgence of COVID 19, treatments, and the opening of schools. Then we speak with Casper Stockham about being at Civic Center Park when the cleared out the homeless encampment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Host Steffan Tubbs joins the show to talk about what he saw yesterday at Civic Center Park. What went on when a member of the Denver School Board claims he was pushed by Denver Police?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jimmy Sengenberger at the Crossroads with Washington Examiner reporter Josh Siegel! Jimmy (@SengCenter) provides an update on what the Denver Police Department and the Chief himself are saying in the wake of an Antifa/Black Lives Matter swarm and attack on Sunday's 6th Annual Pro-Police Rally Colorado, which took place at Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver, near the State Capitol. Then, Washington Examiner Reporter Josh Siegel (@SiegelScribe) joins the show for "Washington Examiner Wednesday" to discuss his extensive story on the growing skepticism of unions in Pennsylvania over Joe Biden's liberal climate change agenda.

Fed up with liberal Democrat governors and mayors overseeing chaos in many major American cities, President Trump vows to step in and restore law and order with federal action - if necessary. Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen found his officers caught in the middle of a violent scrum on Sunday, as a nefarious mob of militant leftists disrupted a 'Back the Blue' rally at Civic Center Park. Chief Pazen explains why his forces had to step in, despite the event organizers having a permit to gather on the city grounds.

Sunday turned bloody at a 'Back the Blue' rally at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver, as a violent mob descended on those in attendance. State Representative Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock) was there, and gives Dan a first-hand account of the brutal physical attacks that took place.

Those attending a 'Back the Blue' rally at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver had a permit for the city to gather, while a violent mob of miscreants physically attacked them without cause. Should people who support the police be afraid to exercise their First Amendment right to assemble? Also, the couple who stood their ground while armed on their own property are being formally charged with a crime by the prosecutor in St. Louis. What, exactly, were they guilty of doing?

In Hour Two, Jimmy is joined in-studio by Ron MacLachlan, lead organizer of Sunday's Pro-Police Colorado Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Rally starting at 3pm at Civic Center Park. Lo Becker of The Becker Band, which will perform at Sunday's rally, joins them with his guitar to jam with Jimmy (harmonica) and discuss the upcoming rally details, why it's important that we have it, Jimmy's plan to sit in with the band, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour Two, Jimmy is joined in-studio by Ron MacLachlan, lead organizer of Sunday's Pro-Police Colorado Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Rally starting at 3pm at Civic Center Park.  Lo Becker of The Becker Band, which will perform at Sunday's rally, joins them with his guitar to jam with Jimmy (harmonica) and discuss the upcoming rally details, why it's important that we have it, Jimmy's plan to sit in with the band, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Randy talkes with Ron McLaughlin about the Pro Police Rally that is happening next week...Civic Center Park. He also connects with Laura Thomas, Douglas County Commissioner.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Denver Broncos secondary has a lot of question marks heading into the 2020 season at the Cornerback position. Who projects to be the team's third cornerback on the outside? Which other young CBs will step up and play a role?Over the weekend, the Denver Broncos organization led by players, coaches, and CEO Joe Ellis marched against injustice in Denver. Justin Simmons, Jeremiah Attaochu, Kareem Jackson, Todd Davis, Von Miller, and Davontae Harris all spoke at the Civic Center Park just before the march and rally against racism, police brutality, and injustice. Cody Roark discusses the impact of the team's message over the weekend and breaks down why athletes are not just for our entertainment.Also, Denver Broncos rookie WR Jerry Jeudy has been at the throwing sessions with Drew Lock and KJ Hamler has been putting in work himself - how chemistry and developing it early is important considering the off-season format that NFL teams have faced due to Covid-19.Follow the show: @LockedOnBroncosFollow the host: @CodyRoarkNFLSponsor: Built Bar - use promo code LOCKEDON at builtbar.com to receive $10 off your first order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Broncos secondary has a lot of question marks heading into the 2020 season at the Cornerback position. Who projects to be the team's third cornerback on the outside? Which other young CBs will step up and play a role? Over the weekend, the Denver Broncos organization led by players, coaches, and CEO Joe Ellis marched against injustice in Denver. Justin Simmons, Jeremiah Attaochu, Kareem Jackson, Todd Davis, Von Miller, and Davontae Harris all spoke at the Civic Center Park just before the march and rally against racism, police brutality, and injustice. Cody Roark discusses the impact of the team's message over the weekend and breaks down why athletes are not just for our entertainment. Also, Denver Broncos rookie WR Jerry Jeudy has been at the throwing sessions with Drew Lock and KJ Hamler has been putting in work himself - how chemistry and developing it early is important considering the off-season format that NFL teams have faced due to Covid-19. Follow the show: @LockedOnBroncos Follow the host: @CodyRoarkNFL Sponsor: Built Bar - use promo code LOCKEDON at builtbar.com to receive $10 off your first order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys spend hour 1 discussing the biggest Denver sports headline of the weekend: Broncos players leading a large protest & demonstration this Saturday in Civic Center Park.

Hour 3 is in the books! Topic's include: Broncos players leading a protest/demonstration this Saturday in Civic Center Park, Roger Goodell's comments over the weekend about racism and injustice, and the NHL's developing Return to Play plan.

We want you to avoid the Corona Virus, Stay home and listen to Drive Time OC! Seth & Brian are talking about a Beach Memorial and Rents in the Orange County. Local headline commentary and Orange County events.Seth – Woman pleads guilty to posting Nazi propaganda posters at Newport Beach and Fullerton schools.Web – https://ktla.com/news/local-news/woman-pleads-guilty-to-posting-nazi-propaganda-posters-at-newport-beach-and-fullerton-schools/Brian – Disneyland and California Adventure closed through the end of MarchWeb – https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2020/03/12/coronavirus-disney-announces-closure/5030549002/Seth – UCI Goes RemoteWeb – https://chancellor.uci.edu/engagement/campus-communications/2020/200310-covid-19-academic-operational-activity.phpBrian – Newport Beach sculpture garden at the Civic Center Park will receive 10 new works.See images of these at – https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2020-03-11/newport-sculpture-garden-getting-refresh-soonStoriesSeth – Beach Memorial Honors Surfer Mike FisherWeb – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/08/beach-memorial-honors-surfer-mike-fisher-who-battled-brain-cancer/Brian – Highest Local Rents in Orange CountyWeb – https://www.dailynews.com/2020/03/08/los-angeles-other-local-cities-among-the-priciest-rental-markets/EventsBrian – “Island Brunch” at Copper Blues BreaSat 14th 10amJoin us for our all new Island Brunch! Web – http://www.copperblueslive.com/brea/Seth – Nicky Romero at Time Nightclub OCSat Mar 14 2020 at 09:00 pm$24-$30Web – https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018994263245Brian – Kite Party 18This weekend starting at 10 am and closing 5 pm on Sunday.Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/2251349715119816/Seth – Weekend Drag BrunchMIMOSA GIRLS Drag Brunch at STRUTSat, Mar 14, 1:30 PM$29.99 Bottomless Mimosas, Rose and Bloody Marys from 2:30-4pm.$49.99 Unlimited Cocktails; wells from 2:30-4pm.Web – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mimosa-girls-drink-drag-tickets-95541993675LinksJamar, the “Digital Currency Guy”Web – https://thedigitalcurrencyguy.com/free-trading-challenge-1Web – https://thedigitalcurrencyguy.com/startdcgIG – https://www.instagram.com/jamarjames/FB – https://www.facebook.com/jamarjames11/Twitter – https://twitter.com/Jamar_100Email – jamarjames@gmail.com“OC Real-Estate with Daniel Preszler” *sponsor(714) 788-7525714ocre@gmail.comJay Sherer, “What’s Coming to Theaters this Week”Storytelling ExecutiveThe Reclamation Societyjay@reclamationsociety.orgThe Story Geeks PodcastTina Anderson, Feel Good Fridayfb – https://www.facebook.com/tinaandersonOC/ig – https://www.instagram.com/tinaandersonoc/Web – https://tinaandersonoc.com/Titan HST with A Prepared OCWeb – https://www.titanhst.com/Drive Time OCWeb – https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/drive-time-oc/Twitter – https://twitter.com/DriveTimeOCInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/drivetimeoc/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@drivetimeocDownload the “Drive Time OC” AppAndroid – http://bit.ly/38ifo2JApple – https://apple.co/2RzEzIhSponsorsFoskaris Wellness – https://foskariswellness.com/Teatro Martini – https://www.teatromartini.com/Sitch Radio – https://sitchradio.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiserCall Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1

Episode 192: In honor of Denver Zine Fest this weekend, here's a story from Brian Flynn at Denver Zine Fest last year. Brian is a standup comedian and host of the alternate-history podcast The Revisionists. Brian's story was told live on 24 June 2017 at the McNichols Building in Civic Center Park. The theme of that special show was "Rejected." For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. A very special thanks to The Milk Blossoms, who provided the outro music for this episode. As always, you can subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper recently announced his candidacy for president and sits down with Bret to talk about his run for office, getting to know the rest of the country outside of Colorado, the other candidates in the Democrat primary, his thoughts on issues like climate change and his announcement party in Civic Center Park headlined by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

In what ways do we feel truly connected to each other in the Christmas season?Included in this episode are two features- “Carols & Lullabies” and “An Afternoon in Civic Center Park”. 

Meet Frank. He’s a 62 year-old father of four grown kids, and grandfather to seven beautiful grandchildren. Back in the summer of 2017, Frank decided to leave his home in San Diego and spend a week in Denver with his son Tommy, but it was no ordinary trip. Tommy is a homeless drug addict who lives in and around Civic Center Park in Denver, and he needs help. But can a committed father really change the course of life for his son, who’s addicted to heroin and caught in the deadliest drug crisis in American history? On the Season 2 finale of Paternal, Frank discusses the signs that may have foretold a troubled future for his son and uses vivid detail to recount his experience of living homeless, with endless empathy for his son and his battle against addiction. Special thanks on this episode to Chris Conner and Denver’s Road Home, as well as Denver Human Services. For more information about this episode please visit www.paternalpodcast.com.

Hour 3 features Ron MacLachlan and Brian Watson, and discussion on Why Democrats are leaving the party/the Walk Away movement. Ron MacLachlan is the Founder of the Pro Police Rally of Colorado, taking place Sunday July 15, 2018 at Civic Center Park from 3pm-7pm. Please check out www.pprco.org for more information! Brian Watson is the Republican Candidate for Treasurer in the upcoming Colorado Elections. Please go to www.brianwatson.vote or follow him on Twitter: @BrianWatsonUSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An experiment's gone on for the last several years on Colorado's Western Slope; seeing if the cost of Medicaid can be reduced while still improving people's health. Meanwhile, some hospitals in rural Colorado are worried about the impact of losing the Affordable Care Act. Then, a new book on healing the political divide. Also, for 12 years, Kent Thompson has served as producing artistic director for the Denver Center; he's leaving in March. And the only building Italian architect Gio Ponti designed in the United States was the Denver Art Museum. It's on Civic Center Park and looks like it's covered in scales.

Westword has chosen The People's Fair as the best Annual Festival for 2016 highlighting our local historical roots and community attributes. And The People's Fair is famous for bringing together a diverse population to celebrate family, entrepreneurial spirit and community. It's also a great way to kick off the summer festival season! ​ Civic Center Park, home of The People's Fair, transforms into Colorado's third largest city with over 200,000 festival goers and volunteers alike exploring a multitude of handcrafted items, fine arts, crafts, artisan foods, and craft beers. Enjoy free music all day long at one of four stages. Rock, Pop, Americana, R&B, Soul, Funk, Gospel, Country, and MORE You'll also have an opportunity to get to know local organizations involved in important work on behalf of the community, taste a variety of unique menu items, or simply mingle with the people on a beautiful summer weekend.

Meet the controversial Mayor whose “City Beautiful” vision built Denver’s Civic Center Park and parkway system in the late 1890s. Colorado Experience is a historical documentary series produced by Rocky Mountain PBS celebrating the people, places and events that shaped the state. Podcasts in this playlist are derived from the third season of the Emmy Award-winning history series. Learn more and watch full episodes online at www.rmpbs.org/ColoradoExperience

Lisa Gedgaudas, Program Administrator for Create Denver, joins us today for a special (and very short) podcast from the McNichols Building in Civic Center Park. Lisa takes us through the birth, death, and rebirth of this iconic Denver landmark. We share a little of our patented Denver love and hate, and then we’re out—that’s right, […] 113: McNichols Tunnel of Love EditionDenver Diatribe

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Together Again - In which Melvin and Stacy face a confrontation with zombies in different ways and Frances appears and suddenly attacks her cheating husband, then at sunset the Sergeant's forces begin to assemble at Civic Center Park.

We've seen a lot of Barack Obama here in Colorado in recent weeks. But Sunday's event was the biggest anywhere in the country so far -- well over 100,000 people at Civic Center Park. This episode is a soundscape of the rally and ends with Darlene making yet another phone call in search of volunteers to help get out the vote in this crucial battleground state.  Click here for a video of the last few minutes of Obama's speech. And here's a touching video of an elderly volunteer who had a chance to meet the candidate in Boulder.

From the Cycle Jerk's Website: Trick Track is exactly what it sounds like: Tricks on Track bikes. This months Trick Track was held at Civic Center Park and is organized by Fuck You Phil Carlson and Hot Tony. Besides tricks, we started off the night this time with a beer sweep. Who ever can pick up the most beers and hold them- without a bag- wins. . . the beer. Sam Turner won this Trick Track with his Superman trick. To find out more about Trick Track (now called “Track Attack”), check out their Myspace page.

Erin Trapp, director of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, talks about how a new cultural center could reinvigorate Denver and help establish the city's claim as the Creative Capital of the West, as Mayor Hickenlooper likes to say. In this interview in Erin's office today, I learned some things I didn't know about the historic Carnegie Library/McNichols Building, where a cultural center might be created in Civic Center Park.  The Audio Pod Chronicles theme music is "Going to the Sun" composed and performed by Montana musicians Christine Dickinson, Janet Haarvig and Matthew Lyon, from their Glacier Journey CD