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February 28, 2005
Commentary: Media Freak Show
February 28, 2005 2:34 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: MEDIA FREAK SHOW
Colorado Springs writer Mark Pizzimenti with some thoughts about what keeps people tuning in to the media. [LISTEN] []
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February 26, 2005
Salida Poetry Festival
February 26, 2005 4:28 PM
archivesSALIDA POETRY FESTIVAL
SALIDA POETRY FESTIVAL
Eric Whitney reports from Salida, where the Sparrow Poetry Festival is underway. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:28 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Indoor/Outdoor Recreation , Literature
Commentary: Hell in Uniform
February 26, 2005 4:07 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: HELL IN UNIFORM
COMMENTARY: HELL IN UNIFORM
Dr. Marc Ringel talks about how things have changed-and haven't changed-for soldiers returning from combat. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:07 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to History , Military
Hunter S. Thompson Remembered
February 26, 2005 4:05 PM
archivesHUNTER S. THOMPSON REMEMBERED
HUNTER S. THOMPSON REMEMBERED
Pitkin County's Hunter S. Thompson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound last week. Stephen Raher reports on the author's life and contribution to American literature. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:05 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Literature , Memorial
Capitol Coverage
February 26, 2005 4:03 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Legislators spent the week discussing public health, roadless areas, and water law. Stephen Raher has our regular weekly report. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Health , Politics
Ag Energy
February 26, 2005 4:02 PM
archivesAG ENERGY
AG ENERGY
Eric Whitney talks to Mike Bowman, a Colorado farmer who's part of a movement to explore options for agricultural production of renewable energy. Bowman was just in Austin for the first-ever "Ag Energy Summit," attended by 150 agricultural leaders. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Agriculture/Ranching , Environment
Newscast
February 26, 2005 4:01 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
NEWSCAST
Eric Whitney goes to Fort Carson, where the Third Armored Cavalry is preparing to return to Iraq. He also talks to Captain Dave Rozelle, the first amputee to go back to Iraq for combat duty. Jon Wilson reports on President Bush's proposal to reduce "payments in lieu of taxes," which could be a problem for some Colorado counties. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Military , Politics
February 21, 2005
Pam Houston Interview
February 21, 2005 1:52 PM
archivesPAM HOUSTON INTERVIEW
PAM HOUSTON INTERVIEW ( minutes, starts at )
Western Skies' contributor Sarah Jackson interviews author Pam Houston about her connection to Colorado and some of the themes in her books. [LISTEN] []
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February 19, 2005
Commentary: Colorado River
February 19, 2005 2:25 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: COLORADO RIVER
COMMENTARY: COLORADO RIVER
Bill Hedden, Executive Director of the Grand Canyon Trust talks about a pile of toxic waste threatening the Colorado River. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:25 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
Micromedia
February 19, 2005 2:21 PM
archivesMICROMEDIA
MICROMEDIA
Eric Whitney talks to the people behind several local media outlets in Colorado, including Ed and Martha Quillen at Colorado Central, Jane Carpenter of KHEN, Noel Black at The Toilet Paper, and Kenyon and Therese Jordan of Colorado Springs' Westside Pioneer. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Interview , Media , Regional
Capitol Coverage
February 19, 2005 2:19 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
This weeks' news includes changes to charter school law, a bill to address the issue of oil and gas drilling on split estates, and the progress of the tenants' bill of rights. Stephen Raher reports with additional coverage by David Wilson. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
February 19, 2005 2:17 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
NEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on the closure of the Hide and Seek, Colorado Springs' oldest gay bar. And Western Skies' Jon Wilson talks to residents of Peyton and Ellicot about the proposed 210-mile superhighway that would be built east of I-25. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Gay & Lesbian , Politics
February 13, 2005
Commentary: Wind Energy
February 13, 2005 2:20 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: WIND ENERGY
COMMENTARY: WIND ENERGY
Wink Davis, a renewable energy activist, comments on attempts by certain utilities to circumvent Amendment 37, which was approved by Colorado voters in the last election. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:20 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
February 12, 2005
Forest Service Whistle Blowers
February 12, 2005 2:19 PM
archivesFOREST SERVICE WHISTLE BLOWERS
FOREST SERVICE WHISTLE BLOWERS
Stephen Raher interviews Andy Stahl, executive director of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, about the history of whistle blowing in the U.S. Forest Service. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Visit Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics' webpage for more information.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:19 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Politics
Capitol Coverage
February 12, 2005 2:18 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Western Skies' weekly report from the dome. Addressing the Colorado paradox: trying to increase rates of college attendance by in-state kids. Restrictions on teen drivers, a potential new Front Range superhighway, changes to election laws, and a possible repeal of Colorado's blue laws. Stephen Raher reports with additional coverage by David Wilson. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
February 12, 2005 2:16 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
NEWSCAST
A look at Qwest's move to deregulate local phone service. An update on the CU controversy over free speech rights and Ward Churchill. And coverage of Fort Carson's plans for Pinon Canyon, outside of Trinidad. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:16 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Military
February 9, 2005
Gay Valentines Day
February 9, 2005 3:49 PM
archivesGAY VALENTINES DAY
GAY VALENTINES DAY
Reporter Jeannine Miller talks to two Colorado women who traveled around the country to find a jurisdiction where they could get married. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:49 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Gay & Lesbian , Legal
February 7, 2005
COMMENTARY: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES' KID'S BIRTHDAY
February 7, 2005 12:55 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES' KID'S BIRTHDAY
COMMENTARY: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES' KID'S BIRTHDAY
Anita Miller shares some thoughts about high-priced kids' birthday parties. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:55 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Commentary
February 4, 2005
Commentary: COSMIX
February 4, 2005 11:37 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: COSMIX
Colorado Springs humor writer Steve Owings remarks on the everyday annoyances of what to expect from the upcoming COMSMIX project, which will turn most of I-25 through Colorado Springs into a construction zone. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Commentary , Humor
Capitol Coverage
February 4, 2005 11:33 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Manitou Springs Democrat Michael Merrifield pushes a tenants' rights bill, legislators try to save money on Medicare prescription drugs, and the budget debate continues. Other bills covered include worker access to personnel files, warning signs at Rocky Flats, hospital-acquired infections, and restricting the permissible use of state cash funds. Stephen Raher reports, with additional coverage by David Wilson. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:33 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
USFS ONE-HUNDRED YEAR ANNIVERSARY PART 2
February 4, 2005 11:27 PM
archivesUSFS ONE-HUNDRED YEAR ANNIVERSARY PART 2
The second and final part of Tom Banse's series on the one-hundred year history of the Forest Service, talking about the agencies evolution in the modern era.
[LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> On the web:
€U.S. Forest Service centennial
€SDS Lumber
€Sierra Club
Production credits
Special thanks to the Museum of History and Industry for archival tape. Cathy Duchamp edited this series.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:27 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , History
US Senate Analysis
February 4, 2005 11:23 PM
archivesUS SENATE ANALYSIS
Stephen Raher talks to David Kopel of the Independence Institute and Bill Vandenberg of the Colorado Progressive Coalition about what to expect from Colorado's two U.S. Senators. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:23 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
Newscast
February 4, 2005 11:20 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Maeve Conran reports on the controversy surrounding University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill, Joan Zwisler tells us of a book burning in the town of Norwood, and Anita Miller talks to people in Pueblo about the fate of the Chemical Weapons Depot.
[LISTEN] []
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