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Send us a textThe line between thriving wilderness and dangerous bear encounters often comes down to one simple thing: how we store our food in the backcountry. Grant Breidenbach from Bear Vault joins us to reveal fascinating insights about bear behavior and the science behind effective food protection strategies.Bears possess what scientists call "spatio-temporal memory" – they remember both where and when they found food sources. This remarkable adaptation serves them perfectly in natural settings but creates serious problems when they discover human food. With noses containing four times the scent receptors of a bloodhound and surprising intelligence, bears quickly learn that our calorie-dense snacks offer more reward for less effort than foraging naturally. As Grant explains, "Human food, not even once" should be our mantra when it comes to bears.We explore how traditional food-hanging methods have become increasingly ineffective as bears learn to defeat them – chewing through ropes, breaking branches, or even shimmying across lines to access suspended food bags. The Bear Vault's ingenious design, with its slippery sides and carefully engineered dimensions, creates a physical barrier bears simply cannot defeat. After trying and receiving no food reward, bears quickly return to their natural diet.Most powerfully, Grant shifts our perspective from self-protection to ecosystem preservation: "There's no such thing as a problem bear – there are problem people." When we fail to properly store food, we set bears up for dangerous behavior that often leads to their euthanization. One Colorado case study showed a 98% reduction in human-bear conflicts within five years after implementing canister requirements and education.Whether you're planning your first wilderness adventure or are a seasoned backcountry traveler, this conversation will transform how you think about food storage and bear protection. Join us in understanding that when we enter the wilderness, we're guests in the bear's home – and protecting them is our responsibility.Subscribe now for more insightful conversations about adventure, conservation, and responsible outdoor recreation!www.bearvault.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bearvaultcanistershttps://www.instagram.com/bearvault/Support the showCONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING:Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/homeEMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.comWEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampinFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

A brick layer from Norway came to this country in the early 1900s.  The impact he had in one Colorado town is still seen today…

With the rise of anti-trans attacks on the federal level, state-level advocacy is becoming even more crucial. This week, Imara talks with leaders working to build safety and belonging for trans people in two very different states. First she's joined by the Executive Director of One Colorado, Nadine Bridges, who unpacks what it means to be a “shield state” under Trump. The two discuss the role of joy in resistance, the complex political landscape of Colorado, and the impact of changes to corporate DEI policies. Imara then takes a look at South Dakota where community health advocate Jack Fonder has been working under harsh political conditions for years. He shares stories of survival, hope, and the power of creating new spaces for in-person community building.Content notice: The second conversation in this episoder contains references to suicidal ideation. TransLash gives listeners a heads up before that conversation begins.Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast@translash.org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones)Follow our guests on social media!Brittan Hardgers: Instagram (@iambrittanhardgers)Nadine Bridges: Instagram (@onecolorado) X (@One_Colorado)Jack Fonder: Instagram (@JackFonderSpeaks)TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.Morgan Astbury is our social media coordinator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, has the Trump Wall (no, not the one that never got built) finally started to crack, and is it too late to make a difference in this election? Then, we're back with another edition of Game of Groans, and this time, it's the RINOs versus the RATs! And we do one more round of super-future prognostication in which we absolutely nail a prediction as far away as 2026! We've also got an interview double header! Nadine Bridges, Executive Director of One Colorado, and Susy Bates, campaign manager for Freedom to Marry, join us to talk about Amendment J on your ballot right now. State Senator Jessie Danielson also stops by to tell the tale of a ballot initiative you didn't get to vote on this November...and the disgusting story behind it all.

In this episode, Pastor Buddy Sampson discusses the importance of foster care from a church perspective and the biblical mandate to care for orphans. He shares how his church, Overland Durango, meets the requirements to be a foster-friendly faith community by teaching about foster care, supporting foster families, and providing trauma sensitivity training. Pastor Buddy also talks about the connection between aging out of foster care and homelessness, emphasizing the need for adoptive love and support to prevent homelessness. He shares his interactions with homeless individuals and the importance of building relationships and showing care and compassion. The conversation explores the challenges and experiences of working with the homeless population and the importance of addressing the systemic issues that lead to homelessness. It emphasizes the need for compassion, understanding, and support for individuals struggling with addiction, mental health issues, and broken families. The conversation also highlights the role of churches in becoming foster-friendly and providing a safe and supportive community for foster families. The guests encourage pastors and church leaders to prioritize foster care and adoption as part of their ministry and to create a culture of love and acceptance for vulnerable children and families.More from America's Kids Belong:Learn more about being a foster or adoptive parent or supporting those who are in your community.Meet kids awaiting adoption. Please consider donating today to support our mission to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. Thank you for listening to this episode of The Foster Friendly Podcast. To sign up for our 2024 FosterCon Webinar Series, go to AmericasKidsBelong.org/lp/Fostercon-WebinarsIf you would like to learn more about becoming a Foster Friendly Business or sponsoring the show, please visit AmericasKidsBelong.org/Foster-Friendly-Business

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A mystery dog illness that spread across the U.S. last year and can lead to serious or fatal respiratory problems is still under investigation, but cases are starting to slow, experts say. The illness, which started to spread more widely in the summer and fall of 2023, causes coughing, sneezing and fatigue, among other symptoms, and can progress quickly to pneumonia. The dogs suspected to have it test negative for all of the typical causes of respiratory symptoms and often don't respond to treatment. In a statement to TODAY.com, the American Veterinary Medical Association says that based on "conversations with various sources ... the number of cases are declining," adding that an "ebb and flow" of respiratory illness in dogs over the course of the year is common, similar to cold and flu season in humans. The statement also explains that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has so far not seen that the rise in respiratory illness in dogs is linked to a new virus or bacteria. A statement from the Animal and Plant Inspection Service, part of the USDA, confirms to TODAY.com that the state-led testing that the agency is helping coordinate "has not indicated the presence of a novel pathogen or single infectious cause among these cases." Numerous veterinary diagnostic labs across the country are investigating the outbreak, from Oregon to Kansas to New Hampshire. The APHIS spokesperson adds that the illness is not regulated by APHIS and therefore the branch doesn't have data on case numbers. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association also shared in an Feb. 14, 2024, update that "cases seem to be waning, if not back to normal," citing veterinarian Dr. Scott Weese's Worms and Germs blog. At last count, at least 19 states had reported cases of the illness, according to various expert groups. The AVMA explained in an earlier statement that the mystery dog illness is difficult to track because there's no national surveillance system. In November 2023, veterinarians in critical care settings told TODAY.com that they'd seen dozens of cases since the fall. Late last year, multiple groups — including the Colorado and Oregon departments of agriculture, the AVMA, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health — issued warnings about the mystery illness in dogs. “We don't know what is causing this situation, where dogs are presenting at veterinarians with what private veterinarians would call kennel cough,” Rhode Island's state veterinarian Dr. Scott Marshall told NBC affiliate WJAR. “What's different about this situation is that dogs are presenting with little bit more severe signs, not responding to usual treatments, and unfortunately had a small number, still a number, of dogs that have succumbed to them.” “It seems to happen very, very quickly — to go from this cough that's just won't go away ... and then all of a sudden they develop this pneumonia,” Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, veterinarian and CEO at North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told TODAY.com. She said she treated over a dozen dogs with what she believes is the condition between October and November 2023. If your dog develops a cough, do not panic, the AVMA advises. But stay vigilant about its progression and your pet's overall health, and contact your vet right away if anything seems off. What is the mystery dog illness? Dogs with this mystery illness usually have coughing, sneezing, eye or nose discharge, are abnormally tired, and do not test positive for any common causes of canine respiratory illness, the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted in a Nov. 9 press release. Typically, dogs with respiratory illnesses have a cough for seven to 10 days, but some vets saw an uptick in dogs with coughs lasting weeks to months that don't respond to treatment, the Colorado Department of Agriculture said in a Nov. 22 statement. One of the distinguishing characteristics of this mystery illness outbreak was the high number of dogs who developed pneumonia. One Colorado vet, Dr. Michael Lappin, director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine, told NBC News the number of canine pneumonia cases in the state rose by 50% between September and November 2023 compared to 2022. Marshall estimated that Rhode Island saw at least 35 cases of the mystery respiratory illness, but it's hard to know exactly how many because not all cases are reported. Dogs are most likely to contract it by being in close contact with numerous other dogs — so places like doggy day care, dog parks, groomers or boarding kennels, Ganzer said. The illness seems to affect dogs regardless of age, size or breed, though dogs with snort snouts, like bulldogs and pugs, may be at higher risk. Between mid-August and mid-November, the Oregon Department of Agriculture received reports of over 200 cases of the illness from veterinarians in the state but has had no additional cases to report since. A Dec. 1 statement from the Washington Department of Agriculture said the state has received 16 reports of unusual canine respiratory disease. Two cases were confirmed as such. The Colorado Department of Agriculture also shared in November that veterinarians in the state were seeing "double the number of cases than what is typically seen during a canine infectious respiratory disease outbreak."   The Wisconsin State Journal reported that between late October and December, clinics around the state saw six to 12 cases each, according to Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Wisconin-Madison. Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, head of urgent care services at Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Fort Collins, Colorado, told TODAY.com that this past summer she started seeing cases of dogs with coughs lasting several weeks or longer, and the trend continued into the fall. She estimated her caseload of coughing dogs doubled from October to November. While dogs with a contagious cough are common in veterinary settings, Cavanagh noted that she normally sees cases decrease in the fall as temperatures drop and fewer dogs are gathering at parks. "But this year, the spike has stayed high," she explains. In its original press release, the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted that the illness can progress in three ways: Mild to moderate cough for six to eight weeks or longer that either doesn't respond to antibiotics or only responds a little Chronic pneumonia that doesn't respond to antibiotics Severe pneumonia that "often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24 to 36 hours" Cavanagh witnessed all three scenarios play out at her hospital. Last fall, she said she saw more dogs than usual with a long-lasting upper respiratory infection who then developed pneumonia from a secondary bacterial infection. Of the dogs she treated, she said most who developed pneumonia responded to antibiotics, and many with the long-lasting cough recovered with time and never got pneumonia. But of those who developed the severe pneumonia, some died or had to be euthanized. "That really bad pneumonia, historically, is very, very rare. Maybe I would see one case a year," but last fall alone, Cavanagh saw a "handful," she said. How many dogs have died from the mystery illness? Because most states are not tracking case numbers, it's not known exactly how many dogs have died from the illness. The Oregon Department of Agriculture tells TODAY.com that it does not know how many dogs have died from the illness in the state. However, it is confirmed that some dogs in the U.S. have died from the mystery illness. The Colorado Department of Agriculture said in a statement that "in rare cases, the canine patients progress quickly from pneumonia to death." Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences also said the illness has resulted in "some fatalities." Ganzer and Cavanagh both have had several canine patients die from what they believe to be the condition. Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association President Shelly Pancoast told WJAR that she's seen five to 10 dogs die from the mystery illness. “We still don't have a great handle on how exactly we should be treating these dogs,” Pancoast said. “A vast majority of them are making full recovery, it's just unlike anything we've seen in previous years with kennel cough." What states have the mystery dog illness? According to various expert groups, cases that match the description of the mystery dog illness have been reported, officially or anecdotally, in: Colorado California Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire Nevada Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Washington Wisconsin This above list of states comes from the AVMA, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mystery dog illness 2023 symptoms Symptoms of the mystery dog illness include: Coughing that doesn't get better on its own after a week or so Sneezing Nasal or eye discharge Red eyes Lethargy Trouble breathing, especially from the stomach Blue or purple gums (due to not getting enough oxygen) Related: What does coughing in a dog sound like? Vet explains in viral video Signs of coughing in dogs For many dog owners, the signs of coughing can be difficult to recognize, Dr. Michele Forbes, Dr. Michele Forbes, owner of Compassionate Care Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, says. "Rarely do (dog owners) identify a cough until it becomes an overt problem and it's clearly coming from the chest,” Forbes explained in a now-viral TikTok. As a result of owners not noticing coughing or confusing it for something else, like throat-clearing or gagging, some dogs are arriving at vet facilities in more advanced stages of the condition, which can make it more difficult to treat, Forbes told TODAY.com. Some tips to help identify signs of coughing in dogs: The sound dogs make when they're choking can be confused for coughing. Some dogs sound like they're honking, kind of like a goose. Coughing can also sound like the dog is gagging or clearing its throat. The chest may heave or the abdomen may move while the dog is coughing. For some dogs, it looks like they're trying to cough up a hair ball and they may produce some liquid. A wet cough may produce a gargling sound. If a dog is coughing a lot, they may end up vomiting, which dog owners often confuse for a gastrointestinal issue. Reverse-sneezing can be confused for coughing but it's not usually a reason to call the vet unless it's paired with actual coughing, nasal discharge or any other concerning symptoms. When to see the vet for the mystery dog illness Other signs that your dog should see the vet, per the AVMA, include: Lingering cough Weakness Loss of appetite Difficulty breathing Worsening of illness Cough that is sufficiently severe that it causes the dog to vomit or makes it hard for the animal to breathe Tips to prevent mystery dog illness from vets Dogs are most likely to contract the illness when in close contact with other dogs, so previous guidance was to keep dogs away from other dogs. But case rates have essentially returned to normal, Weese noted in his blog. To keep your dog safe and healthy overall, the AVMA recommends keeping up to date with vaccinations. "While the existing vaccines may not specifically target this unknown infection, maintaining overall health through routine vaccinations can help support a dog's immune system in combating various infections," it said. The AVMA stressed the following vaccines: Bordetella, Adenovirus type 2, and parainfluenza combined with the injectable influenza H3N2 vaccine. Be sure to give your dog two weeks after vaccination before interacting with other dogs so they can build up immunity. If your dog is sick, consult a vet as soon as possible, as early testing can help with treatment, and keep the dog away from other dogs to avoid spreading the illness, experts advise. While it's unlikely a humans can get sick with the respiratory illness, because the cause is still unknown, the AVMA suggests thoroughly washing hands after handling any dogs. Caroline Kee contributed reporting.

Melissé Segesman is the homeschool director and a teacher at Montessori Peaks Academy, a tuition-free homeschool enrichment program run through the Jefferson County public school district in Colorado. Melissé has a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and a Montessori certificate, and she has been serving the Montessori Peaks Homeschool Community since 2014.  Montessori Peaks Academy is a unique public program that caters to homeschooled children ages 5 to 13 who attend part-time during the week. It blends Montessori principles, a project-based approach, and ample time in nature, fostering a holistic, well-rounded educational experience. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Aaron and Gus discussed a meet and greet opportunity with Texas Tech football players, home field advantage in the World Series, the match up the media wanted, keys to game 1 for both teams, and if Colorado will be at the top of the conference when they join in 2024.

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In a world that's so fast-paced, we need to slow down and nurture strong connections with the people around us. We need to be willing to engage with people in and out of our circle, but first, we must connect with ourselves.   How are strong connections built? What does it mean to be genuinely curious? How does building these connections help us when it comes to business and referrals?   In this episode, Certified High Performance Coach(TM) and real estate agent Grant Muller joins me to talk about the importance of having human connections and how it helped change his life.   We also talk about his book Top Of Heart: How A New Approach To Business Saved My Life, And Could Save Yours Too and the experiences he had to work through to get where he is today.   In business and sales relationships, we focus too much sometimes on being in front of people rather than with them. -Grant Muller   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode   - Real vs. relevant Being real and authentic has never been more important. What makes the real stand out?   - The yearning for human connection Why is human connection so powerful?   - Right strategy, wrong motivation What happens when we action out the right strategy but with the wrong motivation?    Guest Bio   Grant Muller is a Certified High Performance Coach(TM) and real estate agent on a mission to help high achievers who have tried every tool and tactic to sell more, achieve more, and find more fulfillment, but aren't quite making the progress they desire. Grant knows what it takes to sell, and sell well, and it all starts with a heart-centered approach. He volunteers on the board of One Colorado to ensure all of us have a seat at the table. When he's not coaching or working in real estate, you can find Grant competing with his horse and enjoying downtime with his husband and Pomeranians. Visit https://www.grantmuller.com/home  Find Grant on Instagram @thegrantmuller  Buy Top of Heart: How a new approach to business saved my life, and could save yours too here on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Top-Heart-approach-business-saved/dp/1788604369   Episode: 297 Title: Connect With Self, Connect With Others: The Key to Great Business Relationships w/Grant Muller Host: Michael J. Maher

In a world that's so fast-paced, we need to slow down and nurture strong connections with the people around us. We need to be willing to engage with people in and out of our circle, but first, we must connect with ourselves.   How are strong connections built? What does it mean to be genuinely curious? How does building these connections help us when it comes to business and referrals?   In this episode, Certifed Referral Trainer (CRT), and real estate agent Grant Muller joins me to talk about the importance of having human connections and how it helped change his life.   We also talk about his book Top Of Heart: How A New Approach To Business Saved My Life, And Could Save Yours Too and the experiences he had to work through to get where he is today.   In business and sales relationships, we focus too much sometimes on being in front of people rather than with them. -Grant Muller   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode   - Real vs. relevant Being real and authentic has never been more important. What makes the real stand out?   - The yearning for human connection Why is human connection so powerful?   - Right strategy, wrong motivation What happens when we action out the right strategy but with the wrong motivation?    Guest Bio   Grant Muller is a Certified Referral Trainer and real estate agent on a mission to help high achievers who have tried every tool and tactic to sell more, achieve more, and find more fulfillment, but aren't quite making the progress they desire. Grant knows what it takes to sell, and sell well, and it all starts with a heart-centered approach. He volunteers on the board of One Colorado to ensure all of us have a seat at the table. When he's not coaching or working in real estate, you can find Grant competing with his horse and enjoying downtime with his husband and Pomeranians. Visit https://www.grantmuller.com/home  Find Grant on Instagram @thegrantmuller  Buy Top of Heart: How a new approach to business saved my life, and could save yours too here on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Top-Heart-approach-business-saved/dp/1788604369   Episode: 297 Title: Connect With Self, Connect With Others: The Key to Great Business Relationships w/Grant Muller Host: Michael J. Maher

The mayor's race is getting spicy! No, we're not talking about the latest attack ad; we're talking about hot wings. Earlier this week, host Bree Davies moderated a Hot Ones-style forum featuring candidates Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston eating progressively spicier wings while answering progressively spicier questions. Since there's less than two weeks until Denver elects Brough or Johnston as its first new mayor in 12 years, we're proud to share a recording of that event here with you today.  And just a note, this episode has some explicit moments, but only because those wings were really hot. Huge thanks to our partners New Era Colorado, ONE Colorado, Cobalt, and COLOR for making this a mayoral forum to remember! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ 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

ONE COLORADO SENATOR IS ATTACKING THE CONSTITUTION LIKE NO OTHER! WHO IS HE AND WHAT'S HE DOING?

Welcome to Season Two! In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of chocolate's association with Valentine's Day as well as the unsolved murder of two young lovers on the holiday that was meant to be a day of love and happiness. Link to submit credible information about the Kunselman/Hart-Grizzell case: https://www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.com/anonymous-tips Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark. Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Debt. Most Americans, and many, many, many gay men have it. Why? Because we want to live a fabulous life and then we end up fabulously in debt. No fun at all. I know. Been there done that a couple of times. So how do you manage all this and do it with fabulous gay style? Call on the Debt Free Guys - David and John - hosts of the Queer Money Podcast. So let's talk money guys and see what we can do to get you on track and having a powerful relationship with money. About David & John With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com and Queer Money® podcast, David & John Auten-Schneider help queer people (and allies) live fabulously not fabulously broke. As certified LGBTBEs, they are the queer voice in both personal and business finances. David and John's work has appeared on Forbes, Yahoo!Finance, NBC's Squawk Box and The News with Sheppard Smith, ABC News, Rachel Ray Show and Good Morning America to name a few. They've partnered with some of the best in financial services, including Capital One, Experian, MassMutual, American Express, Prudential. They've partnered with some of the best LGBTQ+ organizations including, The Trevor Project, Callen-Lorde, The William Way Foundation, One Colorado and LGBTQ+ centers nationwide. Their goal is to connect LGBTQ+ people with the information and tool they need to reach financial security. Connect With David & John Website Podcast Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/ You can also listen to the podcast on…

If you won a ticket to anywhere in the world where would you go? One Colorado man has come here, to New Zealand. He told our reporter Tom Taylor why. 

What will you do when your community is under assault? In our increasingly fractured society, in which elected officials demonize marginalized people and threaten violence when elections don't go their way, this is a question based in reason, not hyperbole. Hate crimes in the form of mass shootings have become a regular feature of American life. For Nadine Bridges, executive director of One Colorado, the state's largest advocacy organization for the civil rights and advancement of LGBTQ people, the answer is to strengthen connections and keep moving forward. She is still processing the killing of beloved community members at Club Q, long considered a safe and inclusive space in Colorado Springs. Her small and courageous staff of 13 are organizers, policy advocates, social workers and power-building champions of LGBTQ Coloradans and their families. Over time, they have achieved so much, from marriage equality to empowering LGBTQ students and their allies to expanding health and human services. They do not want the thoughts and prayers of politicians who ignite the hate. As Nadine says, they want accountability. Please hear her and act, in peace.      

A little more than a week ago a gunman entered Club Q- an LGBTQ  nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He opened fire, killing five people and injuring almost two dozen others. The shock, grief, and horror from this violence extended far beyond the city. Across the nation, local communities organized vigils of remembrance for the lives taken too soon. Hundreds gathered in distant Palm Springs to say the names of those murdered in Club Q. For so many, the attack on Club Q recalls the brutal mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where a gunman killed 49 people and wounded more than 50 others. More than 6 years later, the shock, the confusion and loss is still almost unfathomable. In this country, LGBTQ people are nearly four times more likely to experience violence than non-LGBTQ people. And 2021 was the deadliest year for transgender and gender nonconforming people since the Human Rights Campaign began keeping count in 2013. And then there is the legislative violence. An NPR analysis shows that over the past two years, “state lawmakers introduced at least 306 bills targeting trans people –  more than in any previous period.”  But for all the grief and vulnerability, there is something else: a discernible shift in openness and a public landscape that looks and feels different in ways that are tangible.   In 1973, when an arsonist set a deadly fire set to the staircase of the Upstairs Lounge in New Orleans, 32 people who were trapped inside were killed. At the time It was the largest massacre of queer people in U.S. history. Media did not respond with outrage. The community did not respond with public vigils. No one was ever charged in the attack. Churches refused to bury the victims' bodies. And some victim's bodies went unclaimed by families who were too ashamed to be associated with their gay loved ones. This time, when a gunman stormed into ClubQ, he was ultimately taken down by patrons in the club, including cis-gender male veteran Richard Fierro. Richard was enjoying a drag show with his wife, his daughter and friends. He and others put themselves in harm's way to protect those in Club Q. For decades Colorado Springs has been the unofficial seat of Christian conservatives in America; home to the influential Focus on the Family, major megachurches, and a center for evangelical Christians. These are some of the groups that have targeted the LGBTQ community with policies of exclusion.  Now as the yet another queer community faces violence, it is not faced alone, as many stand in open embrace, solidarity and willingly shared vulnerability. For more on this we spoke with Nadine Bridges, executive director of One Colorado, a Colorado-based LGBTQ advocacy organization.

A little more than a week ago a gunman entered Club Q- an LGBTQ  nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He opened fire, killing five people and injuring almost two dozen others. The shock, grief, and horror from this violence extended far beyond the city. Across the nation, local communities organized vigils of remembrance for the lives taken too soon. Hundreds gathered in distant Palm Springs to say the names of those murdered in Club Q. For so many, the attack on Club Q recalls the brutal mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where a gunman killed 49 people and wounded more than 50 others. More than 6 years later, the shock, the confusion and loss is still almost unfathomable. In this country, LGBTQ people are nearly four times more likely to experience violence than non-LGBTQ people. And 2021 was the deadliest year for transgender and gender nonconforming people since the Human Rights Campaign began keeping count in 2013. And then there is the legislative violence. An NPR analysis shows that over the past two years, “state lawmakers introduced at least 306 bills targeting trans people –  more than in any previous period.”  But for all the grief and vulnerability, there is something else: a discernible shift in openness and a public landscape that looks and feels different in ways that are tangible.   In 1973, when an arsonist set a deadly fire set to the staircase of the Upstairs Lounge in New Orleans, 32 people who were trapped inside were killed. At the time It was the largest massacre of queer people in U.S. history. Media did not respond with outrage. The community did not respond with public vigils. No one was ever charged in the attack. Churches refused to bury the victims' bodies. And some victim's bodies went unclaimed by families who were too ashamed to be associated with their gay loved ones. This time, when a gunman stormed into ClubQ, he was ultimately taken down by patrons in the club, including cis-gender male veteran Richard Fierro. Richard was enjoying a drag show with his wife, his daughter and friends. He and others put themselves in harm's way to protect those in Club Q. For decades Colorado Springs has been the unofficial seat of Christian conservatives in America; home to the influential Focus on the Family, major megachurches, and a center for evangelical Christians. These are some of the groups that have targeted the LGBTQ community with policies of exclusion.  Now as the yet another queer community faces violence, it is not faced alone, as many stand in open embrace, solidarity and willingly shared vulnerability. For more on this we spoke with Nadine Bridges, executive director of One Colorado, a Colorado-based LGBTQ advocacy organization.

LGBTQ communities are in mourning after five people were killed in a weekend shooting at Club Q, a gay nightclub in Colorado. Matt Galloway talks to Garrett Royer, deputy director of One Colorado, an LGBTQ rights advocacy organization; and Greggor Mattson, a professor and Chair of Sociology at Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio, who has studied the role these venues play for queer communities.

The suspect in the shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs is being held by police on murder and hate crimes charges. Anderson Aldrich is accused of killing five people and wounding nearly 20 others. Stephanie Sy reports on the investigation and speaks with Nadine Bridges of the LGBTQ advocacy group One Colorado. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Democracy for POC is a limited series podcast brought to you by El Semanario. This is Episode 5, “How does it impact me?” with special guest Nadine Bridges, the Executive Director at One Colorado. In this episode, Lori Lizarraga and Nadine Bridges discuss how big decisions that affect women or the LGBTQ+ community also affect folks from every other community too, to unpack the question - how does it impact me? 

In this episode of Money Tales, our guests are John and David Auten-Schneider. John and David are known as the Debt Free Guys. Early in their relationship John and David were considering buying land in the mountains where they could build their dream vacation home. During their drive back to Denver after looking at some properties, they fantasized about the home they'd build. Then, as they were descending the mountain, one of them asked, how are we going to pay for this? John and David ended up confessing to each other how much debt each of them was carrying. As they described it, they were literally and figuratively living in a hole financially. It turns out that driving down a highway at 75 miles an hour is helpful for hard money conversations, because neither could jump out of the discussion.With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com and Queer Money® podcast, David and John help queer people (and allies) live fabulously, not fabulously broke. As certified LGBTBEs, they are the queer voice in both personal and business finances.  David and John's work has appeared on Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, NBC's Squawk Box and The News with Sheppard Smith, ABC News, Good Morning America, and The Rachael Ray Show to name a few. They've partnered with some of the best in financial services, including Capital One, Experian, MassMutual, American Express, and Prudential. They've partnered with some of the best LGBTQ+ organizations including, The Trevor Project, Callen-Lorde, The William Way Foundation, One Colorado, and LGBTQ+ centers nationwide. Their goal is to connect LGBTQ+ people with the information and tools they need to reach financial security.Learn more about Money Tale$ > Subscribe to the podcast Recent episodes See all episodes > Form CRS Form ADV Terms of Use Privacy Rights and Policies

In this episode of Money Tales, our guests are John and David Auten-Schneider. John and David are known as the Debt Free Guys. Early in their relationship John and David were considering buying land in the mountains where they could build their dream vacation home. During their drive back to Denver after looking at some properties, they fantasized about the home they'd build. Then, as they were descending the mountain, one of them asked, how are we going to pay for this? John and David ended up confessing to each other how much debt each of them was carrying. As they described it, they were literally and figuratively living in a hole financially. It turns out that driving down a highway at 75 miles an hour is helpful for hard money conversations, because neither could jump out of the discussion. With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com and Queer Money® podcast, David and John help queer people (and allies) live fabulously, not fabulously broke. As certified LGBTBEs, they are the queer voice in both personal and business finances. David and John's work has appeared on Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, NBC's Squawk Box and The News with Sheppard Smith, ABC News, Good Morning America, and The Rachael Ray Show to name a few. They've partnered with some of the best in financial services, including Capital One, Experian, MassMutual, American Express, and Prudential. They've partnered with some of the best LGBTQ+ organizations including, The Trevor Project, Callen-Lorde, The William Way Foundation, One Colorado, and LGBTQ+ centers nationwide. Their goal is to connect LGBTQ+ people with the information and tools they need to reach financial security. See all episodes >

In episode 156, David Auten and John Schneider of Debt Free Guys discuss how money affects the Queer community. Tune in now!With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com, their microblog, DebtLasso.com, and their Queer Money® podcast, David Auten and John Schneider help queer people (and allies) live fabulously, not fabulously broke. As certified LGBTBEs, they represent the queer voice in both personal and business finances.David and John's work has appeared in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, ABC News and Good Morning America to name a few. They've partnered with some of the best in financial services, including MassMutual, Prudential, Capital One andChase, additionally with LGBTQ+ organizations like The Trevor Project, The William Way Foundation, One Coloradoand numerous LGBTQ+ centers across the country.Their goal is to connect LGBTQ+ people with the information and services they need so they and the queer community can do more and be more.You can follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest & LinkedIn.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #staypoderosa ✨

David Auten and John Schneider help queer people (and allies) live fabulously-not fabulously broke. As certified LGBTBEs, they represent the queer voice in both personal andbusiness finances. They talk about their money relationship struggles and how they have gone from in debt to living their best life. With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com, their micro blog, DebtLasso.com, and theirQueer Money® podcast, David and John's work has appeared in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, ABC News and Good MorningAmerica to name a few. They've partnered with some of the best in financial services, includingMassMutual, Prudential, Capital One and Chase, additionally with LGBTQ+ organizations like, The TrevorProject, Callen-Lorde, The William Way Foundation, One Colorado and numerous LGBTQ+ centers acrossthe country.Their goal is to connect LGBTQ+ people with the information and services they need so they and thequeer community can do more and be more.

In today's episode we are speaking with Kim Bettie, Kimberley Kennedy and Tracey Gibbons, members of the Ingomu's Diversity Task Force about the next #bemoredays virtual conference hosted tomorrow, August 26th on the topic of Owning Your Awkward. At the end of our show, we honor teacher, director, counselor, mentor, volunteer, and activist, Nadine Bridges, MSW. Besides being the Executive Director of One Colorado, one of the state's leading advocacy organizations advancing equality for LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families. Nadine currently teaches part-time at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work, and in her spare time, she mentors former students and colleagues, and serves on several racial equity committees. As if all that weren't enough, Nadine is a Board member for The Alexander Foundation, an organization providing financial assistance and scholarships to LGBTQ+ Coloradans.

Welcome back to another episode of the Digible Dudes podcast. In the past episodes, we've been covering extensively about fair housing and equal treatment to everybody when it comes to housing. The LGBTQ community has been experiencing issues related to equal opportunities in housing. Joining us today is Michael Crews, the policy director for Once Colorado, a pioneer organization in advocacy for policies related to the LGBTQ community. Throughout the episode, we talk about One Colorado's mission, where we stand with regards to policies, fair housing challenges, overcoming discrimination, and more. Michael started his career in the government policy advocacy space as a summer intern at the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. Over the years, Michael has worked in many different roles related to government policy advocacy. We talk about his career journey and how he came to be a director at One Colorado. One Colorado is dedicated to promoting and advocating equality to the LGBTQ community. Michael shares with us the history of the organization and some of the areas of focus for One Colorado. In their line of work, Once Colorado collects data via surveys and other methods to assess the issues that the LGBTQ community is facing. We dive deep into the strategies they use for data collection and processing and to ensure the data represents the community effectively. Furthermore, Michaels weighs in on the data they've gathered that indicates how wide the LGBTQ community is. Moving into fair housing, we talk about some of the issues the LGBTQ community faces when it comes to housing. Michael dives deep into some of these issues, possible causes, and how more policies could be put in place to ensure more fair treatment to the LGBT community in the housing market. Wrapping up the episode, Michael shares his thoughts on how modern technology has influenced the LGBTQ community and how to overcome divisiveness in a community. [09:10] Michael's Journey – We start the conversation with Michael's background and the path to working in LGBTQ advocacy. [12:31] One Colorado – The story of how One Colorado was started, a brief review of its history, and the focus of the organization. [17:36] Colorado and the Rest of the Country – Michael talks about where Colorado stands in comparison with other states in terms of policies related to the LGBTQ community. [21:31] Data Collection – Once Colorado conducts a significant amount of surveys to assess the needs of the community. We talk about One Colorado's data collection processes and how they're optimized to reach the LGBTQ community effectively. [27:40] Population – Michael breaks down the numbers of how broad the LGBTQ community is. [30:00] Fair Housing – Michael shares his thoughts on where we are at in terms of fair housing and housing equality for the LGBTQ community and some of the legislations related to fair housing. [37:03] Housing Challenges – Some of the housing-related challenging situations people in the LGBTQ community have to face. [45:14] Impact of Technology – Michael shares his take on the positive and negative ways technology has influenced and impacted the LGBTQ community. [51:00] National Level Support – Michael's thoughts on the level of support the LGBTQ community gets in terms of policies and legislation. [56:47] Overcoming Divisiveness – Some of the factors that contribute to divisiveness in a community and how One Colorado inspires the community to stick together and stay strong. [1:04:29] Final Thoughts – Michael shares his thoughts on what business organizations can do to increase the support for their customers and employees in the LGBTQ community and how people can get involved with One Colorado and other similar organizations.

The Colorado River supplies water to more than 40 million people across seven states. Current projections indicate that this summer, Lake Mead will fall to its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s, which could trigger the first stage of real water cutbacks. For years, “much of the discussion in the Colorado River Basin has been who gets the next drop,” says journalist Luke Runyon. “The conversation very recently has shifted to who has to use less.” In the midst of long-term drought, warming temperatures and decreasing runoff, water managers are gearing up for the next round of negotiations to divvy up the Colorado River's supply in the future. Tribal water users are hoping to have a bigger say in those basin-wide negotiations, and to finally correct an historic injustice by ensuring universal access to clean water for tribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado River supplies water to more than 40 million people across seven states. Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s, which could trigger the first stage of real water cutbacks. For years, “much of the discussion in the Colorado River Basin has been who gets the next drop,” says journalist Luke Runyon. “The conversation very recently has shifted to who has to use less.” In the midst of long-term drought, warming temperatures and decreasing runoff, water managers are gearing up for the next round of negotiations to divvy up the Colorado River's supply in the future. Tribal water users are hoping to have a bigger say in those basin-wide negotiations, and to finally correct an historic injustice by ensuring universal access to clean water for tribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FDA, Shock Troops for the Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex   Richard Gale and Gary Null PhD Progressive Radio Network, May 17, 2021     As of this week, over 194 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in the US. Consequently, a growing majority of Americans are delighted that life may return to normal because most believe they are now protected from infection. Clearly that is not the case. Bill Maher tested positive for Covid last week and had to cancel his television show for his first time since 1993. This was despite Maher having been fully vaccinated. Moreover the vaccines’ serious adverse effects are being downplayed by health officials and the media. Who will experience an adverse effect appears to be arbitrary; therefore, it is a game of Russian Roulette as to whether a person will be critically injured or be protected from the virus. One of the world’s most accomplished rock guitar musicians Eric Clapton received both doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine and had such severe reactions he feared he might never play the guitar again.  Clapton posted a message:   “About six weeks later [after receiving the first shot] I was offered and took the second AZ shot, but with a little more knowledge of the dangers. Needless to say the reactions were disastrous, my hands and feet were either frozen, numb or burning, and pretty much useless for two weeks, I feared I would never play again, (I suffer with peripheral neuropathy and should never have gone near the needle.) But the propaganda said the vaccine was safe for everyone.”   However it is not simply a miniscule few who are suffering undesirable Covid-vaccine events such as blood clots and other cardiovascular complications, anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions, various neuropathies, abnormal menstrual bleeding and suspected miscarriages, extreme muscle weakness, fatigue, etc.  If this were the case, an argument could be made for siding with benefits over risks. Covid vaccines have only been administered for less than six months, and it is becoming increasingly clear that the risks may outweigh the benefits. Suspected numbers of miscarriages following Covid vaccines is especially worrisome. A government study published in the New England Journal of Medicine attempted to analyze and downplay the risk. Yet at the same time, the study observed a trend of 11.6% of spontaneous abortions occurring less than 13 weeks after the mRNA vaccination.  It is becoming increasingly obvious that these vaccines’ safety profiles is far less than Anthony Fauci, the FDA and the CDC are touting   More younger adults are experiencing adverse vaccine symptoms than from the risks due to acquiring a wild coronavirus. Worldwide reported adverse effects and deaths are escalating dramatically. In the CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), reported Covid-19 vaccine deaths have now reached 4.434 as of May 13th 2021 which is more vaccine-related deaths from conventional vaccines recorded in VAERS during the past 21 years.  Since VAERS is a passive reporting system, the actual serious adverse effect rate may be as high as 1in 10 shots. No other vaccine on the CDC’s vaccination schedule has such a poor record of safety.   As with Bill Maher, fully vaccinated people are still being infected and testing positive. Younger healthy adults, who earlier had an insignificant chance of becoming sick or dying from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, are now being injured and in some cases dying from the vaccines.    A recent study published in JAMA observed delayed hypersensitivity vaccine reactions well after injections. The University of Pennsylvania estimates that between 5 to 10 percent of recipients of the mRNA vaccines have “severe adverse reactions” – an inordinately high percent compared to every other non-Covid vaccine. And a group of medical institutions including the University of Greifswald School of Medicine, and the Medical University of Vienna are proposing a new medical condition, “vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia,” now be associated with the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. A recent paper warns about the dangers of vaccine-induced prion disease. The list of adverse effects continues to mount.  Pfizer document refers to the possibility of Covid vaccine shedding to the unvaccinated.  Doctors are coming forward and accusing the CDC of scrubbing the statistics of actual vaccine-related deaths. The risks were quite obvious in the vaccine makers’ own clinical trial documents before the FDA awarded Covid vaccines with emergency use approval to launch a nation-wide vaccination program. Whether or not health officials at the CDC or FDA thoroughly deliberated on the many warnings or simply ignored them is open to debate.  But the evidence strongly leans towards the latter.   Earlier, we presented the historical evidence of widespread corruption at the CDC; however, the FDA is far more influential because it is the final watchdog that determines a drug’s efficacy and safety profile. In the most perverse scenario, the FDA relies upon outside experts to sit on its advisory committees to review a drug’s or a vaccine’s safety. Many of these experts have a gross conflict of interests with the pharmaceutical industry.  This institutional dilemma is steeped into the FDA’s very DNA. As far back as 2006, Public Citizen discovered that 1 out of 3 of outside consultants and advisory members to the FDA had financial conflicts. The situation has only worsened over the years.   A Pogo investigation in October last year, uncovered several advisers on the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee who had direct ties with the Covid-vaccine companies, including direct payments for consulting fees. Dr. Archana Chatterjee, for example, has received over $200,000 from agreements with these companies. The same is true for the Committee’s chairman, University of Michigan Dr. Arnold Monto who received fees from the largest vaccine firms including  Pfizer, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis. The previous chair, Dr. Hana El Sahly from Baylor University, had to recuse herself due to her role in supervising Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials. Earlier, Monto was the principal investigator for Sanofi’s influenza vaccine. Another is the president of Meharry Medical College where coronavirus clinical trials were conducted. Three other Committee members likewise held close conflict-of-interest relationships with vaccine makers.  Shortly before issuing emergency use approval, a second Pogo analysis concluded that the FDA Committee whitewashed the warnings indicated by the Covid-19 vaccine trials. The meeting was adjourned by the FDA director for the Office of Vaccines Research and Review in favor of green-lighting the vaccines before Committee members suspicious of the clinical results could weigh-in. Prof. Carl Elliott, a medical ethicist at the University of Minnesota, summarized the problem of corporate bias now plaguing the FDA. “You do something positive for a company that you feel confident is going to pay you back for it later on,” Elliot stated. “And they do.”  The FDA‘s current rules regarding conflict of interest is strictly limited to the honor system.  In Europe, on the other hand, the European Medicines Agency strictly prohibits experts with ties to private industry from sitting on its advisory committees.    Even with FDA efforts to crack down on conflicts of interests due to Congressional pressure, the industry has found other means to get their representatives onto advisory panels. And the heads of the agency willingly turn a blind eye.  A Science exposé reported on the growing strategy of “pay after” conflicts of interests. Outside advisors will declare no conflicts but then rule in favor of a drug or vaccine only to be reimbursed afterwards. The journal’s review of compensation records uncovered “pay after” schemes for the approval of 28 psychopharmacologic, arthritis, cardiac and renal drugs.” The investigation also uncovered:   “Of the more than $24 million in personal payments or research support from industry to the 16 top-earning advisers—who received more than $300,000 each—93% came from the makers of drugs those advisers previously reviewed or from competitors.”   Probing still deeper, the Pacific Legal Foundation released an analytical review of 2,952 rules issued by the Department of Health and Human Services over a 17-year period. The Foundation determined that 75 percent of these rules were unconstitutional and “issued by low-level officials and employees with no authority to issue rules.” With respect to the FDA dozens had no democratic controls and involved tens of millions of dollars ruled over by career bureaucrats.     Every American who is prescribed a drug by a physician has the belief that the pill has undergone rigorous trials to scrutinize its safety and will be effective. And when there are known potential adverse effects, we blindly assume the attending physician knows these dangers. However, this is a myth perpetuated not only by drug makers but also by our own federal health agencies.   As we have reported on many occasions, iatrogenic deaths, deaths caused by medical error and prescribed medications is now the third leading cause of mortality in the US. The Institute of Medicine has warned about “the nation’s epidemic of medical errors.” A large percent of these errors are related to adverse drug events (ADEs). The FDA states, “ADRs are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in healthcare.” Dr. Curt Furburg published an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine proposing sweeping changes throughout the FDA.  Furburg and his colleagues wrote, “We see eight major problems with the current system of assessment and assurance of drug safety at the FDA.” A fundamental problem is the FDA’s initial review for drug approval that often fails to detect serious ADRs: “A study by the US General Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that 51% of all approved drugs had at least one serious ADR that was not recognized during the approval process.”   A 2003 investigation published in The Independent in the UK reported “under pressure from the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA routinely conceals information it considers commercially sensitive, leaving medical specialists unable to assess the true risks [of approved drugs].” One case involved a very popular over-the-counter drug, the painkiller ibuprofen. The investigators’ search uncovered concealed data showing that ibuprofen increased heart attack risks by 25 percent. Even Freedom of Information (FOI) filings to the FDA do not produce all the information being requested. For example, a group of Swiss investigators filed an FOI to procure trial data about the musculoskeletal pain drug Celecoxib and received back only 16 of the 27 trials conducted on it. A separate FOI concerning a similar drug, Valdecoxib, had pages and paragraphs deleted because sections of the document were marked as “trade secrets.” An even worse case involving a leaked report concerning internal memos and secret FDA reports provided detailed evidence that the FDA approved 9 different antidepressants, representing a total of 22 studies enrolling 4,250 children, while knowing full well that the risk of “suicide-related events” was twice as high as children taking a placebo. These are just several examples among numerous others, which may best be summarized by a Forbes article entitled “The FDA is Basically Approving Everything.”   Isn't it time for real truth telling? The FDA, which was budgeted for $5.9 billion in FY 2019, is ruled and governed by a small group of political scientists who have abdicated their ethical responsibilities as physicians and medical professionals. With all the controversy and debate over the efficacy and safety of new mRNA vaccines and the aggressive emergency approval of the ineffective anti-Covid drug remdesivir, we may consider a Harvard University article published in the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics entitled “Institutional Corruption of Pharmaceuticals and the Myth of Safe and Effective Drugs.”  For the past four decades, the paper states,    “patients have suffered from a largely hidden epidemic of side effects from drugs that usually have few offsetting benefits. The pharmaceutical industry has corrupted the practice of medicine through its influence over what drugs are developed, how they are tested, and how medical knowledge is created. Since 1906, heavy commercial influence has compromised Congressional legislation to protect the public from unsafe drugs. The authorization of user fees in 1992 has turned drug companies into the FDA’s prime clients, deepening the regulatory and cultural capture of the agency.”     We are witnessing the pharmaceutical industry increasing its demands for shorter than average times for the FDA to review new drug submissions; alternatively they have an option to pay the FDA costly fees to have these drugs fast-tracked under its Accelerated Approval Program, thereby jumping over many regulatory hurdles to bring their products to market more quickly. According to a 2019 review of the Program, conducted by the University of Nebraska’s Institute for Operations Research, “from 1992 to 2008, 36% of post-market studies had not been completed, and 50% of the uncompleted studies took on average of 5 years to even begin.”  Yet throughout the duration of years, these drugs continued to be prescribed and reap enormous profits for the companies benefiting from the FDA’s loopholes.    As a consequence, the FDA’s entire regulatory protocol has consistently deteriorated with each passing year. From a system originally mandated to function as a guardian to protect patients from dubious industry commercial interests, it has been transformed into an anti-preventative pipeline favoring drug companies’ bottom line and their shareholders.    In 2013, the Union of Concerned Scientists released its investigative report, four years after the Obama administration launched a process to increase transparency in the federal sciences agencies --- another well-meaning Obama initiative that failed to make any fundamental change. The Union concluded that the  FDA had created a culture lacking scientific integrity, including no formal procedures for investigating scientific misconduct.    The FDA’s serious failures to carry out its duties to monitor and regulate drug companies are well exemplified in the case of the North Carolina outsourcing firm Cetero.  After several years of gross negligence to thoroughly review pharmaceutical drugs, mostly generic knock-offs submitted for licensure, the agency finally uncovered Cetero’s five-year history of faking documents and data or early clinical trials and bioanalytics.  While we expect contractors who carry out clinical trials for large drug companies to be busy at work conducting research on the recorded trial data, on over 1,900 occasions there were no personnel in the Cetero facilities. Approximately 1,400 trials for roughly 100 drugs were faked. Whereas the FDA did little to conduct a thorough investigation, the European Medicines Agency on the other hand discovered that Cetero and its Big Pharm partners, including Roche and Genentech, failed to submit 80,000 reports on American approved drugs that killed over 15,000 Europeans. We need to consider that the Mayo Clinic is on record stating that the last ten years of cancer research are utterly useless due to systemic fraud,    To understand the systemic rot eating away the FDA, we may take note of the research of Dr. Charles Seife and his students at New York University. Seife and his team undertook the task to investigate and analyze the extent to which the FDA covers up evidence of fraud and corruption in medical drug trials. They reviewed FDA documents for about 600 clinical trials. One of Seife’s primary questions was the frequency that FDA officials discover flagrant and intentional misconduct and subsequently decide to bury the evidence and prevent it from becoming public to the medical community.  He discovered such actions to be an official pattern within the agency. Given the high rate of content deleted or blacked out from the documents the FDA provided, the investigators could only determine which pharmaceutical company or drug was involved in 1 of 6 of the reviewed trials. For one trial alone, where FDA inspectors found significant fraud and misconduct, 78 different medical publications printed articles based upon that single study.  In an article for Slate, Seife writes,    "Nobody ever finds out which data is bogus, which experiments are tainted, and which drugs might be on the market under false pretenses. The FDA has repeatedly hidden evidence of scientific fraud not just from the public, but also from its most trusted scientific advisers, even as they were deciding whether or not a new drug should be allowed on the market. Even a congressional panel investigating a case of fraud regarding a dangerous drug couldn't get forthright answers."   In one case, a new anti-blood clotting drug, rivaroxaban, involved four large trials recruiting thousands of patients in clinical sites in over a dozen countries. According to Seife, one of the trials "was a fiasco."  In half of the sixteen clinical sites, the FDA discovered "misconduct, fraud, fishy behavior or other practices so objectionable that the data had to be thrown out." One Colorado site falsified data. At the Mexican site, there was "systematic discarding of medical records." Despite these overwhelming problems, the drug trial was published favorably in the prestigious British journal The Lancet. The FDA found similar problems in the three other trials; in one the data was ruled "worthless." The FDA advisory committee of "expert" reviewers were only informed that inspectors discovered only "significant issues" at two sites in one of the trials. Rivaroxaban was nevertheless approved in 2011. Since then lawsuits for wrongful death from the drug continue to increase.    One of the deeper flaws within the FDA’s mode of operations is that it solely relies on the studies and clinical trials conducted by drug makers without conducting any studies of its own. Consequently these private firms have complete control over the clinical data and can provide such data or not at their own discretion. For example, if a company conducts 20 clinical trials on a potential new drug and15 trials conclude it is absolutely useless or results in serious reactions and deaths, the company is only required to submit documentation for the 5 trials that are favorable.    Over the years, Congressional subcommittees have voiced warnings to FDA officials to clean up their act. A House Government Reform Committee reported that both the CDC’s and FDA’s advisory committees for vaccines were thoroughly compromised with pharmaceutical conflicts of interest.     One of the most glaring examples of FDA misconduct, deceit and cover-up to protect pharmaceutical interests in the agency’s history was the federal case against Merck and its anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx. Dr. David Graham, a former Associate Director for Science and Medicine in the FDA’s Office of Drug Safety, testified before the US Senate. Dr. Graham has impeccable credentials qualifying him as an expert on the failures of pharmaceutical drugs. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and trained in Internal Medicine at Yale and in adult Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania.    Dr. Graham told the Senate:   “During my career, I believe I have made a real difference for the cause of patient safety. My research and efforts within the FDA led to the withdrawal from the US market of Omniflox, an antibiotic that caused hemolytic anemia; Rezulin, a diabetes drug that caused acute liver failure; Fen-Phen and Redux, weight loss drugs that caused heart valve injury; and PPA (phenylpropanolamine), an over- the-counter decongestant and weight loss product that caused hemorrhagic stroke in young women.   “My research also led to the withdrawal from outpatient use of Trovan, an antibiotic that caused acute liver failure and death. I also contributed to the team effort that led to the withdrawal of Lotronex, a drug for irritable bowel syndrome that causes ischemic colitis; Baycol, a cholesterol-lowering drug that caused severe muscle injury, kidney failure and death; Seldane, an antihistamine that caused heart arrhythmias and death; and Propulsid, a drug for night-time heartburn that caused heart arrhythmias and death. . . .   “I have done extensive work concerning the issue of pregnancy exposure to Accutane, a drug that is used to treat acne but can cause birth defects in some children who are exposed in utero if their mothers take the drug during the first trimester. During my career, I have recommended the market withdrawal of twelve drugs. Only two of these remain on the market today—Accutane and Arava, a drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that I and a co-worker believe causes an unacceptably high risk of acute liver failure and death.”   The Los Angeles Times reported that witnesses told the Senate panel that Merck and the FDA knowingly had data well before the approval and licensure of Merck’s Vioxx painkiller that proved the drug’s serious cardiovascular health risks. Nevertheless, the FDA granted it approval without resolving the risks, and Vioxx was aggressively marketed.   Testifying about Merck’s Vioxx, Dr. Graham states:   "Today . . . you, we, are faced with what may be the single greatest drug safety catastrophe in the history of this country or the history of the world. We are talking about a catastrophe that I strongly believe could have, should have been largely or completely avoided. But it wasn’t, and over 100,000 Americans have paid dearly for this failure. In my opinion, the FDA has let the American people down, and sadly, betrayed a public trust."   According to Dr. Graham. “Not only did the FDA ignore known risks from Vioxx and related drugs but . . . it tried to prevent Graham and others from publicizing their own research that proved the extent of these risks.”   Members of Congress have echoed Graham’s concerns. Charles Grassley (R–Iowa) said he was concerned that the FDA “has a relationship with drug companies that is too cozy.”  Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D–New Mexico) said the problem was within the FDA’s own culture.“ This culture is one whereby the pharmaceutical industry, which the FDA is mandated to regulate, is the FDA’s most favored and lucrative client.   Sixteen years have passed since Dr. Graham’s public statements exposing the life-threatening policies and corruption that infest the FDA. It’s difficult to comprehend why the agency has been unable to clean up its act. Instead the FDA’s culture of deceit has only worsened. Nevertheless, the evidence clearly shows that our government health officials would rather support pharmaceutical profiteering than the health and safety and American citizens. In fact, 45 percent or $2.7 billion of its budget derives from private pharmaceutical “user fees.”   The disturbing data suggest that the FDA’s evaluation of pharmaceuticals for safety and efficacy may be so flawed that only 4% of all trial results are identified as such. As a result, FDA scientists and officials responsible for approving drugs to the market are kept largely uninformed about the egregious scientific misconduct involved in obtaining study data. Further, these erroneous and fraudulent studies are published in peer-reviewed scientific literature and accepted as valid science. The American public is ‘virtually defenseless’ if another medication proves to be unsafe after it is approved.   But it gets worse.  The agency has been warning against highly effective off-patent drugs to treat early SARS-CoV-2 infections such as hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and ivermectin.  Shortly after the pandemic was formally announced, and with no promising treatment in sight, the FDA recommended HCQ but then reversed its decision in June after Anthony Fauci publicly announced the coming arrival of Gilead’s novel drug remdesivir. The FDA’s approval of remdesivir baffled many scientists, according to the journal Science, who were keeping a close watch on the drug’s clinical reports, which showed a “disproportionally high number of reports of liver and kidney problems”Nor did remdesivir lessen hospital stays or lower mortality rates.   Two months ago the agency issued a warning statement against the use of ivermectin. “The very next day,” reported the Alliance for Natural Health, “Merck announced positive results from a clinical trial on a new drug called molnupiravir in eliminating the virus in infected patients.”  Again, the FDA had been working in concert with the pharmaceutical industry to advance expensive experimental drugs rather than cheaper and proven drugs with decades of research to back their safety records.    In addition, the FDA has waged a war against alternative medical systems for many decades, including natural supplements. Last September, the agency attempted to ban N-acetylcysteine (NAC) after it showed promise to reduce cytokine storms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The supplement had already been shown to improve lung problems due to respiratory infections such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress symptom. Three years ago, an FDA advisory committee met to consider banning five supplements made by specialized compounding pharmacies: alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, creatine monohydrate  and quercetin dehydrate. Earlier the FDA had banned curcumin, boswellia and aloe vera from pharmacologic compounding. One of the key executors of the agency’s revitalized assault against supplements and the natural health industry was Trump’s appointment of Scott Gottlieb as FDA Commissioner. Following his two years at the FDA’s helm, Gottlieb quit and joined Pfizer’s Board of Directors.   The FDA’s argument is rather straightforward, albeit dubious; since supplements, including Vitamin C and D, Omega-3 fatty acids, and even minerals such as magnesium and zinc have not been formally submitted to the FDA for evaluation to be registered as “approved drugs,” it is against the law to make any health claims about their health benefits.  This is despite the thousands of peer-reviewed studies in the National Library of Medicine to support their efficacy. The average median cost to conduct clinical trials to meet FDA standards for approval, according to a Johns Hopkins University evaluation, is $19 million and upwards to $2-3 billion. In other words to get Vitamin D officially recommended as a viable preventative defense against Covid-19 would require a minimum of $19 million in addition to numerous fees and other legal costs prior to and after submission. And that doesn’t even address the problem of ownership since Vitamin D is a natural substance and excluded from patenting. In the meantime, supplement manufacturers are prohibited from stating the vitamin’s benefit to the public thereby contributing to a gross disservice.    “Clearly these are the actions of an agency looking to restrict the supplement market,” according to the Alliance for Natural Health, “and remove as many products as possible in as many ways as possible.”  One reason is that if a vitamin or supplement were to go through the FDA licensure treadmill, the agency could potentially require a supplement’s access by prescription only. It would no longer be available over the counter. And this in turn would be another boon for the drug industry, which is already developing synthetic supplemental knock-offs that are patentable.    Much of the blame lies on the shoulders of politicians on both sides of the aisle and the mainstream media who have enabled the FDA and CDC to run amok and then propagate the pharmaceutical industry’s nonsense. A recent Harvard University and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation survey reported that public trust in America’s health care system has rapidly fallen during the pandemic to 34 percent. Only 37 percent stated they had much trust in the FDA.    This trend may very likely continue as a growing number of physicians and medical experts are sounding alarms over the flagrant incompetence of our federal officials leading the national efforts against Covid-19 and the approval vaccines with highly questionable safety records and expensive novel drugs that fail to warrant use. Worldwide, tens of thousands of otherwise orthodox medical professionals are charging Anthony Fauci, the CDC, FDA and the World Health Organization with gross mishandling of the pandemic.  Lawsuits are underway against national health ministries around the world for deceiving their populations with fraudulent PCR testing, fake mortality rates and unwarranted public health policies that have produced extreme harm and suffering.  As the situation deteriorates more suits will be anticipated.    Sadly there is no reason to expect the FDA to undergo a structural change. For decades Congressional committees have warned the agency about it’s ignoring the public health of Americans and its revolving door policies with drug makers. Yet matters continue to worsen. A complete overhaul by adopting policies similar to the European Medicines Agency such as independent leadership divorced from the pharmaceutical complex and full public funding, would be a decent start. Another  solution could be the creation of separate and independent National Drug Safety Board without ties to private industry or overlapping conflicts of interest with the existing health agencies in dire need of reform. However that tipping point has not been reached to expect any of our politicians to switch sides and for once serve the public’s health interests  

Jason Hartman talks with Jarrett Gross about 3D printed homes. How close to reality are they? Can you really get them for $10,000? Will it completely disrupt the housing market? The two look at the issues hampering the adoption of the technology, how far off the solutions to those may be, how the technology will impact the overall real estate landscape and more. Key Takeaways: [3:24] The $10,000 printed home is a myth [9:30] What do 3D printed homes mean to the real estate industry? [13:28] Google search trends for 3D printing have held a sustained spike recently [16:37] One Colorado company is making 3D printed mud huts that are surprisingly strong and surprisingly cheap [23:20] Many builders tent their build to better the quality [29:11] 3D printing could be important to building in space [33:41] How far off are commercially viable homes? [37:01] There are 2 components to every real estate deal Websites: www.Automate.construction

Jason Hartman talks with Jarrett Gross about 3D printed homes. How close to reality are they? Can you really get them for $10,000? Will it completely disrupt the housing market? The two look at the issues hampering the adoption of the technology, how far off the solutions to those may be, how the technology will impact the overall real estate landscape and more. Key Takeaways: [3:09] The $10,000 printed home is a myth [9:30] What do 3D printed homes mean to the real estate industry? [13:13] Google search trends for 3D printing have held a sustained spike recently [16:22] One Colorado company is making 3D printed mud huts that are surprisingly strong and surprisingly cheap [23:05] Many builders tent their build to better the quality [28:56] 3D printing could be important to building in space [33:26] How far off are commercially viable homes? [36:46] There are 2 components to every real estate deal Websites: www.Automate.construction

Jason Hartman talks with Jarrett Gross about 3D printed homes. How close to reality are they? Can you really get them for $10,000? Will it completely disrupt the housing market? Listen in as the two explore what's currently being printed, and what's in store. Key Takeaways: [3:12] The $10,000 printed home is a myth [9:18] What do 3D printed homes mean to the real estate industry? [13:16] Google search trends for 3D printing have held a sustained spike recently [16:25] One Colorado company is making 3D printed mud huts that are surprisingly strong and surprisingly cheap [23:08] Many builders tent their build to better the quality [28:59] 3D printing could be important to building in space [33:29] How far off are commercially viable homes? [36:49] There are 2 components to every real estate deal Websites: www.Automate.construction

Are we in a bubble? Well, that depends on a variety of factors. One important factor is making sure that you're measuring values properly. If you use the wrong measuring stick you'll get the wrong answer, so make sure you're doing it right. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Jarrett Gross about 3D printed homes. How close to reality are they? Can you really get them for $10,000? Will it completely disrupt the housing market? Listen in as the two explore what's currently being printed, and what's in store. Key Takeaways: [2:52] Is there an everything bubble? [6:41] You have to use a proper measuring stick when figuring out pricing Jarrett Gross, Part 1 [13:01] The $10,000 printed home is a myth [19:06] What do 3D printed homes mean to the real estate industry? [23:05] Google search trends for 3D printing have held a sustained spike recently [26:14] One Colorado company is making 3D printed mud huts that are surprisingly strong and surprisingly cheap Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Fund www.YouTube.com/jasonhartmanrealestate www.Automate.construction

Hey Trumpcast listeners! Your host Virginia has some big news. Her next podcast—After Trump—is a guidebook alongside legal scholars Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer—both former Trumpcast guests—to reforming our laws, norms, and ethical codes so we never get in that fix again. After Trump is coming soon to a podcast app near you. To learn more, go to AfterTrumpPod.com.   But first, Virginia is here to introduce an episode of a show she hopes you'll check out: What Next, a daily news podcast from Slate. In this episode, host Mary Harris talks to guest Colorado Rep. Tom Sullivan, who counts the number of Fridays since his son was killed in the Aurora theater shooting in 2012. The latest mass shooting in Boulder, which left 10 people dead, was yet another reason Sullivan says he’s continuing his quest to curb gun violence in the state. If you like what you hear, subscribe to What Next. You'll get a short episode every weekday taking on ONE story, and going deep, behind the headlines. What Next is news you’re not going to get just scrolling through your phone. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado Rep. Tom Sullivan counts the number of Fridays since his son was killed in the Aurora theater shooting in 2012. The latest mass shooting in Boulder, which left 10 people dead, was yet another reason Sullivan says he’s continuing his quest to curb gun violence in the state. Guest: Colorado State Rep. Tom Sullivan. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado Rep. Tom Sullivan counts the number of Fridays since his son was killed in the Aurora theater shooting in 2012. The latest mass shooting in Boulder, which left 10 people dead, was yet another reason Sullivan says he’s continuing his quest to curb gun violence in the state. Guest: Colorado State Rep. Tom Sullivan. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Kergan Edwards-Stout I don't know Kergan! LOL Even though he lives about 15 mins from me. Thanks to a mutual friend called Lisa Colorado, we met to discuss his book and his life. Kergan Edwards-Stout's new "fictional" memoir, Never Turn Your Back on the Tide (Or, How I Married a Lying, Psychopathic Wannabe Murderer and Kinda Lived to Tell), won the IndieReader Discovery Award and is a finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.  Gifts Not Yet Given, a collection of 14 short stories, was named on multiple "Best Book" lists and is available now in paperback and e-book.  His debut novel, Songs for the New Depression, won the 2012 Indie Book Award, was shortlisted for the Independent Literary Awards, and was named one of the Top Books for 2012 by Out in Print.We discussed many things about his life and his past, and you'll hear a lot, but not everything, so check out his book to know all the juicy details! Kergan Edwards-Stouthttp://kerganedwards-stout.com   Discussed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_LaRouche https://bookshop.org/books/giovanni-s-room-9780792796107/9780345806567 https://bookshop.org/books/city-of-night-9780802121530/9780802121530 https://bookshop.org/books/tales-of-the-city/9780061358302 https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=Felice+Picano+ https://bookshop.org/books/mrs-stevens-hears-the-mermaids-singing/9780393309294   https://bookshop.org/books/a-little-life/9780804172707     Here is a charity Kergan supports and hopes that we will too: One Colorado https://one-colorado.org/about/    

TESSA CEO Anne Markley says isolation is worsening domestic violence situations.

This one’s a humdinger of a spookfest. Words we should never write or utter in the same sentence again. We have a packed show welcoming a new challenger to the Paper Lab Podcast Posse: Jenny of Pernicious Designs. Her whip-smart whit whittles away any and all world-weariness. Oh and don’t forget we add the amazing voices of Linawicked, Kami-sama, and the illustrious, Producer Krystle to the fold as well. So sit back, relax, and enjoy listening.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Wonder Woman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00505DW3C/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_fab_UxfIFbM9STW5ASkeleton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JSJR1SS/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_fab_UyfIFbGEW9MKVHarley Quinn:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HVVF5NG/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_fab_PSfIFbKYCF0D0Warrior Nun:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F55SMGO/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_q20JFbYDJK5PGTax Revenue:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8C5CXN/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_fab_11fIFbYWTRVWEChinese Gentleman:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043WNYL8/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_enyIFb29QBT7FArab Prince:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071D7NJN9/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_P8BIFbYGCTJ3FToilet Paper:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H1KSSW/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_fab_QWfIFb6ZPP8GDPernicious Designs: https://www.facebook.com/perniciousdesignsSpicy Beets: https://soundcloud.com/jesse-senpaiPaper Lab Studios: www.paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @kami_omega @linawicked @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @itazuraLina @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

We launched an online store with screen printed T-shirt designs in which all profits will be contributed to Elijah McClain's family and One Colorado. Learn more about the shirts - HERE Find everything NURDS - HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lynn Granger is the Executive Director of Colorado for the American Petroleum Institute, whose mission is to promote safety across the industry globally and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry. API has more than 600 members that produce, process, and distribute most of the nation's energy. The industry supports 10.9 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization. In its first 100 years, API has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. On this week's show, Lynn shares her personal journey starting in the United States Army, continuing as she worked for the Colorado Department of Revenue and Colorado Concern, and finally saw her land at API. She discusses her exact role at API, the extraordinarily strange legislative session of 2020, and partnerships she has fostered such as with One Colorado on a "Pride in Energy" event.  Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

Cops warn mystery swarms of up to 30 drones with 6ft wingspans are spreading across states and could pose a danger to planes - but tell residents NOT to shoot them down Link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7834099/Cops-baffled-mystery-swarms-30-drones-spreading-states.html •Dozens of giant drones with at least six-foot wingspans have now been spotted in five counties in Colorado and one county in neighboring Nebraska •Law enforcement agencies in all six jurisdictions say the drones usually take to the skies between the hours of 6 and 10 pm •One Colorado resident claims he spotted up to 30 large drones at one time •The size and sheer number of the flying objects appears to rule out a hobbyist •But the Federal Aviation Authority say they have no information on the drones •The Air Force and DEA both say that the drones do not belong to them •Conspiracy theories are exploding online, with some positing that the drones belong to a Mexican drug cartel or to aliens from a far off planet Mysterious Drone Swarm Baffles Colorado Police Link: https://dronelife.com/2019/12/26/mysterious-drone-swarm-baffles-colorado-police/ POLICE UNABLE TO EXPLAIN A BAND OF MYSTERIOUS DRONES FLYING OVER COLORADO Link: https://www.newsweek.com/police-unable-explain-band-mysterious-drones-flying-over-colorado-1479130 "They do not seem to be malicious. They don't seem to be doing anything that would indicate criminal activity," said Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliott to The Denver Post. "They've been doing a grid search, a grid pattern. They fly one square and then they fly another square." Authorities suspect the drones may have been deployed by an unknown private company. Mapping the area is one possible explanation for the activity. The number of drones and their size make it unlikely they are being flown by hobbyists. Colorado's mystery drones show up in western Nebraska Link: https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Colorados-mystery-drones-show-up-in-western-Nebraska-566538291.html The Baffling Case of Colorado's Mystery Drones Link: https://gizmodo.com/the-baffling-case-of-colorados-mystery-drones-1840668928 Officials have spotted at least 17 drones flying over Phillips and Yuma counties for the last week, the Denver Post reported. They always come out between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliot, remaining about 200 to 300 feet in the air as they map out a square pattern. Rather slowly, I should add, as officials estimated these mystery drones were cruising at 30 or 40 miles per hour. Alien and UFO phenomena will get ‘full disclosure in 2020 if Donald Trump goes' Link: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/alien-ufo-phenomena-full-disclosure-21121635 EXCLUSIVE: UFO activist Stephen Bassett thinks "full disclosure" about the presence of extraterrestrials could happen in 2020 if the US political situation cools down and said if Donald Trump had never been elected we would already be in a post-disclosure world A political activist and alien researcher who thinks the US has been hiding the truth about alien activity and UFO sightings has said it is likely "full disclosure" will happen in 2020. Stephen Bassett, who set up Paradigm Research Group in 1996 to lobby for the extraterrestrial "truth embargo" to be lifted, exclusively told Daily Star Online that if not for Donald Trump being elected President in 2017 we would already be living in a post-disclosure world. However, he now thinks 2020 could be the year that governments and militaries worldwide lift the lid on alien visitors – with the US Navy officially designating mysterious sightings as "unidentified aerial phenomena " a good sign. “Disclosure is getting very close,” he said. “In fact, had it not been for the extraordinary events of the last election in the United States we would already be a couple of years into the post-disclosure world.” Speaking to this site before the process to impeach President Trump had started, Stephen said the political situation has made it very difficult for disclosure to happen but now he had real hope. He added: “If we could get this little political problem in the United States resolved and get back to a normal, functioning government, though I'm sure it will never be perfect, I think this ET thing and the To The Stars Academy will explode. Show Stuff The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Cops warn mystery swarms of up to 30 drones with 6ft wingspans are spreading across states and could pose a danger to planes - but tell residents NOT to shoot them down Link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7834099/Cops-baffled-mystery-swarms-30-drones-spreading-states.html •Dozens of giant drones with at least six-foot wingspans have now been spotted in five counties in Colorado and one county in neighboring Nebraska •Law enforcement agencies in all six jurisdictions say the drones usually take to the skies between the hours of 6 and 10 pm •One Colorado resident claims he spotted up to 30 large drones at one time •The size and sheer number of the flying objects appears to rule out a hobbyist •But the Federal Aviation Authority say they have no information on the drones •The Air Force and DEA both say that the drones do not belong to them •Conspiracy theories are exploding online, with some positing that the drones belong to a Mexican drug cartel or to aliens from a far off planet Mysterious Drone Swarm Baffles Colorado Police Link: https://dronelife.com/2019/12/26/mysterious-drone-swarm-baffles-colorado-police/ POLICE UNABLE TO EXPLAIN A BAND OF MYSTERIOUS DRONES FLYING OVER COLORADO Link: https://www.newsweek.com/police-unable-explain-band-mysterious-drones-flying-over-colorado-1479130 "They do not seem to be malicious. They don't seem to be doing anything that would indicate criminal activity," said Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliott to The Denver Post. "They've been doing a grid search, a grid pattern. They fly one square and then they fly another square." Authorities suspect the drones may have been deployed by an unknown private company. Mapping the area is one possible explanation for the activity. The number of drones and their size make it unlikely they are being flown by hobbyists. Colorado's mystery drones show up in western Nebraska Link: https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Colorados-mystery-drones-show-up-in-western-Nebraska-566538291.html The Baffling Case of Colorado's Mystery Drones Link: https://gizmodo.com/the-baffling-case-of-colorados-mystery-drones-1840668928 Officials have spotted at least 17 drones flying over Phillips and Yuma counties for the last week, the Denver Post reported. They always come out between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliot, remaining about 200 to 300 feet in the air as they map out a square pattern. Rather slowly, I should add, as officials estimated these mystery drones were cruising at 30 or 40 miles per hour. Alien and UFO phenomena will get ‘full disclosure in 2020 if Donald Trump goes' Link: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/alien-ufo-phenomena-full-disclosure-21121635 EXCLUSIVE: UFO activist Stephen Bassett thinks "full disclosure" about the presence of extraterrestrials could happen in 2020 if the US political situation cools down and said if Donald Trump had never been elected we would already be in a post-disclosure world A political activist and alien researcher who thinks the US has been hiding the truth about alien activity and UFO sightings has said it is likely "full disclosure" will happen in 2020. Stephen Bassett, who set up Paradigm Research Group in 1996 to lobby for the extraterrestrial "truth embargo" to be lifted, exclusively told Daily Star Online that if not for Donald Trump being elected President in 2017 we would already be living in a post-disclosure world. However, he now thinks 2020 could be the year that governments and militaries worldwide lift the lid on alien visitors – with the US Navy officially designating mysterious sightings as "unidentified aerial phenomena " a good sign. “Disclosure is getting very close,” he said. “In fact, had it not been for the extraordinary events of the last election in the United States we would already be a couple of years into the post-disclosure world.” Speaking to this site before the process to impeach President Trump had started, Stephen said the political situation has made it very difficult for disclosure to happen but now he had real hope. He added: “If we could get this little political problem in the United States resolved and get back to a normal, functioning government, though I'm sure it will never be perfect, I think this ET thing and the To The Stars Academy will explode. Show Stuff The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark TeePublic Store - Get your UBR goodies today! http://tee.pub/lic/2GQuXxn79dg UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Anna Morsett of The Still Tide wades into The Marinade. The Still Tide's gorgeous new record Between Skies comes out on January 17, 2020. We caught up with Anna by phone and talked about the new record, the outstanding LGBTQ rights organization One Colorado, how process is so different for each individual, and so much more! You can find all things The Still Tide at thestilltide.com.

Daniel Ramos, Executive Director of One Colorado, will discuss how the embodiment of LGBTQ people is a gift to the world and how those we understand least need the most protection.

Daniel Ramos is the Executive Director at One Colorado: the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families.  We talk about how Daniel got into politics and advocacy, and the amazing work One Colorado is doing to create a more equal place for the LGBTQ community.

Description: The First Amendment made a lot of news in 2018. One Colorado case, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, was especially controversial because it set the key constitutional rights of religious freedom and LGBTQ rights against each other. But this month, Law Week sat down with an expert in religious freedom and the First Amendment to talk about how the core arguments in religious cases haven’t fundamentally changed over the U.S.’s history. Reporter: Julia Cardi Producer: Scott Hicken Managing Editor: Tony Flesor

Outgoing Gov. John Hickenlooper was joined by a special guest for his regular Colorado Matters interview: Governor-elect Jared Polis. Next, Colorado's dark history of lynching includes the death of a 16-year-old boy. Then, what it takes to be a Ralphie Runner at CU. Also, as the Broncos flounder, the Nuggets rise. Finally, our Holiday Extravaganza winner.

If trucks drive themselves, what happens to truck drivers? One Colorado rig owner fears losing his job, but his bigger concern is what would happen if the truck were hacked going 70 miles an hour. Then, crime is up in Colorado in virtually every category, particularly car thefts, which are something of a jumping-off point for criminals. And, a culture clash is at the heart of a new novel for young adults that's already a bestseller. Monument, Colorado author Sandhya Menon writes about an Indian immigrant family that tries to arrange a daughter's marriage, except she's American-born and she's not having it.

Daniel Ramos is the Executive Director of One Colorado. One Colorado is a statewide advocacy organization committed to creating a fair and just Colorado for all people, especially lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families. On this week’s show, Daniel shares with me what One Colorado is working on, the progress...

Daniel Ramos is the Executive Director of One Colorado. One Colorado is a statewide advocacy organization committed to creating a fair and just Colorado for all people, especially lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families. On this week’s show, Daniel shares with me what One Colorado is working on, the progress...

The delightful scamp Jacob Rupp is our guest as we discuss the unassailable Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawai'i! Jacob pulls out his twitter and you won't believe what happens next, Zach breaks out his emergency stash of hot takes, and Brian gives us the secrets to terrifying banana bread. As we talk about before on the show, we draw a lot of our guests and our energy from Denver comedy. The community recently lost one of our most beloved members, Jordan Wieleba. As promised in the intro, here are the links to make donations on her behalf, or on behalf of anyone you know and love in the LGBTQ community. Thanks from Zach and Brian. National Jewish Health Center's Fund to Cure Asthma (https://www.nationaljewish.org/help/events/ftca-golf/ftca-history) One Colorado (http://www.one-colorado.org/) Trans-Youth Education & Support of Colorado (http://www.tyes-colorado.org/) Also, download her album here (http://comedianjordan.com).

On the inaugural episode of the Queer Money podcast, we're joined by a former EVP of a Fortune 500 company and the Director of One-Colorado to discuss the risks and rewards of coming out at work.  Find out more at http://www.Queer.Money Lets talk gay money, gay finances. Let's talk Queer Money!

Cows are bad for the environment, right? Maybe not. One Colorado rancher is using his livestock to restore his land after a devastating wildfire. Learn more at H2ORadio.org

It's Cyber Monday's best deal going: free FUHcast! Bill mows down the Rundown before Jim depresses everyone with a recent death announcement. Is Google's cloud based Chome OS the future of computing? Black Friday came in like a lion (on crank) and left like a pepper spraying nutjob. Bill and Jim talk about the true meaning of the Christmas spirit. Ever think: "Hey! I think crotchless panties are what every 7 year old girl should be wearing!"? One Colorado clothing store does. A wannabe plastic surgeon transvestite with a flare for car maintenance tries her/his hand at a butt-job with painful results. Lock your barns! The Amish are coming for your sacred beards! Who exactly do you call when there is a ghost orgy in your living room? The only way to find out the answer to that important question is to listen to this week's FUHcast!  ***Be sure to head over to FILEUNDERHORRIBLE.com for enhanced show notes for this episode!*** Tweet us on Twitter! We're @FUHcast Find us on Facebook! Go to facebook.com/fileunderhorrible and click "Like" Drop us an email! podcast@fileunderhorrible.com Give us a call, leave a message, and get on the show! It's the FUHcast Hotline! (478) 227-8384 ****Be sure to come back next week for next week's FUHcast where we unload the results of the Drag Bill To The Movies event!****

Russ from PurpleRow.com joins the DenverSportsZone.com crew us to talk Colorado Rockies spring training baseball and the start of another MLB season. Featuring: -Rockies News and Notes -Lightning Round -Fan Comments -Around the NL West -Taking Sides (Nachos vs. Hotdogs)