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August 31, 2005
Many Minds in An Army of One: Josie Thompson Fike
August 31, 2005 10:48 AM
archivesMANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: JOSIE THOMPSON FIKE
Western Skies is running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). Today is the fifth and final installment, in which we hear from Josie Thompson Fike, the mother of Army Reservist Dylan. Dylan and his father also share their perspectives. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.
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Rising Price of Textbooks
August 31, 2005 10:47 AM
archivesRISING PRICE OF TEXTBOOKS
As college students are heading back to school, many are frustrated by the high cost of textbooks. Rising book prices even prompted a recent Congressional investigation. Stephen Raher visits the Colorado College Bookstore to find out more. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> The General Accounting Office's recent report on textbook prices is available online.
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Poudre Learning Center
August 31, 2005 10:46 AM
archivesPOUDRE LEARNING CENTER
Brian Larson reports on a new kind of outdoor classroom in Northern Colorado. [LISTEN] []
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Al Sharpton Comes to Town
August 31, 2005 10:46 AM
archivesAL SHARPTON COMES TO TOWN
Democrats from across the state came to Colorado Springs last weekend to meet, greet, and strategize. Stephen Raher reports on the keynote address delivered by former presidential candidate and outspoken Bush critic Rev. Al Sharpton. [LISTEN] []
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Alternative Energy
August 31, 2005 10:45 AM
archivesALTERNATIVE ENERGY
A trio of stories on developing alternative energy projects in Colorado. First, KUNC's Jim Beers talks to Bob Baun, editor of the Northern Colorado Business Journal, about a new "alternative energy cluster" up north. Stephen Raher has the story of a proposed ethanol plant in Yuma County. And Eric Whitney has details on the Colorado Farm Bureau's new interest in renewables. [LISTEN] []
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August 25, 2005
Commentary: Changes Afoot at the Fine Arts Center
August 25, 2005 7:30 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: CHANGES AFOOT AT THE FINE ARTS CENTER
Commentator Caroline Vulgamore is a docent at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. She says the recent changes at the FAC have been well received, but she wonders if the city will be up for more. [LISTEN] []
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Many Minds in An Army of One: Dan and Alea
August 25, 2005 7:21 PM
archivesMANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: DAN AND ALEA
Western Skies is running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). Today is the fourth installment, in which we hear from Dan, a Soldier in Iraq, and his wife Alea. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.
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Joel Hefley Interview
August 25, 2005 7:20 PM
archivesJOEL HEFLEY INTERVIEW
Stephen Raher interviews Congressman Joel Hefley, the ten term incumbent representative of Colorado's Fifth Congressional District. Hefley is home for Congress's August recess and talks about the military, the war, and his experiences on the House ethics committee. [LISTEN] []
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Private Prison Woes
August 25, 2005 7:20 PM
archivesPRIVATE PRISON WOES
Eric Whitney talks to policy analyst Judy Greene about the systemic problems with Colorado's private prisons. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Many of the private prisons' inadequacies came to light in this June report by State Auditor Joanne Hill.
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Prison Lawsuit
August 25, 2005 7:19 PM
archivesPRISON LAWSUIT
Maeve Conran reports on a lawsuit recently filed by eighty-six current and former prisoners who say they were subject to numerous cruelties after last year's riot at the Crowley County Correctional Facility. [LISTEN] []
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August 24, 2005
Southern Utes on the Running Utes
August 24, 2005 1:08 PM
archivesSOUTHERN UTES ON THE RUNNING UTES
The NCAA recently decided to "limit the use of Native American mascots, nicknames and imagery" in playoff games. Producers from KSUT and KUTE (in Ignacio) asked Southern Utes what they think of the decision, and its impact on the University of Utah Running Utes. [LISTEN] []
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Many Minds in An Army of One: Elizabeth Vasquez
August 24, 2005 1:03 PM
archivesMANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: ELIZABETH VASQUEZ
Western Skies is running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). Today is the third installment, in which we hear from Elizabeth Vasquez, an Iraq veteran and mother of a Soldier currently deployed in the Middle East. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.
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Helping Corrections Officers
August 24, 2005 12:57 PM
archivesHELPING CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
Lydia Reynolds has details on a new national organization in Fremont County. Desert Waters Correctional Outreach provides confidential counseling for corrections officers who need assistance coping with the stress that comes from working in prison. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Desert Waters Correctional Outreach is online at www.DesertWaters.com.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:57 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Prisons , Regional
Pikes Peak Marathon
August 24, 2005 12:56 PM
archivesPIKES PEAK MARATHON
Anita Miller reports on the band of brave souls who participated in this year's Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
August 24, 2005 12:54 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on two developments in Pueblo - a possible casino and talk of the city buying the electic system. Also, local Air Force reservists are called to duty in Iraq and an investigation of rumors about flying prairie dogs in Lincoln County. [LISTEN] []
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August 18, 2005
Many Minds in An Army of One: Nadia McCaffrey
August 18, 2005 6:16 PM
archivesMANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: NADIA MCCAFFREY
Western Skies is running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). Today is the second installment, in which we hear from Nadia McCaffrey, whose son died in combat. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.
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Commentary: Rubella is History
August 18, 2005 6:15 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: RUBELLA IS HISTORY
The recent eradication of rubella has caused commentator Fran Cadez to reflect on what brought her to the Rocky Mountain. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:15 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Health
Back to School Immunizations
August 18, 2005 6:15 PM
archivesBACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS
Until recently, Colorado had the lowest rate of child immunization in the country. Eric Whitney reports on the initial results of Colorado's efforts to improve its standing. [LISTEN] []
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Election 2006 Update
August 18, 2005 6:15 PM
archivesELECTION 2006 UPDATE
Stephen Raher talks to the leaders of Colorado's two major political parties about what they anticipate in the 2006 elections. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
August 18, 2005 6:14 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Springs residents rally in support of Cindy Sheehan. Oil and gas drillers score a preliminary victory in La Plata County. And the 2005 Rocky Ford Cantaloupe harvest is underway. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:14 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Energy , Politics , Regional
August 16, 2005
Commentary: Gender Roles for Poultry
August 16, 2005 4:59 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: GENDER ROLES FOR POULTRY
Commentator Sandra Knauf raises chickens in Colorado Springs. She talks here about one chicken that decided to change gender. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:59 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Agriculture/Ranching , Colorado Springs , Commentary
Schwarzkopf as Artist
August 16, 2005 4:57 PM
archivesSCHWARZKOPF AS ARTIST
Stephen Barrett of KOTO reports on the nascent art career of retired General Norman Schwarzkopf, who's been spending some time in Telluride. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:57 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Arts & Culture
Many Minds in An Army of One: Diana Morrison
August 16, 2005 4:57 PM
archivesMANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: DIANA MORRISON
Western Skies will be running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). In this first edition, we hear from Diana Morrison. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.
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De Donde Eres?
August 16, 2005 4:55 PM
archivesDE DONDE ERES?
Eric Whitney reports on the local oral history project De Dónde Eres, sponsored by the Pikes Peak Library District. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:55 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , History , Media
Justice Sunday II
August 16, 2005 4:55 PM
archivesJUSTICE SUNDAY II
August 14 was Justice Sunday II, a rally urging evangelical Christians to get involved in the nomination of John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. The event, held in Nashville, was simulcast at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Stephen Raher was at New Life and has our coverage. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:55 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Politics , Religion
August 11, 2005
Pueblo Produce for Seniors
August 11, 2005 7:04 PM
archivesPUEBLO PRODUCE FOR SENIORS
Low income senior citizens in Pueblo can receive vouchers to buy produce at the local farmers market. The program is in its second year and Stephen Raher went to Pueblo to find out more. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:04 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Poverty , Pueblo
Traumatic Brain Injuries
August 11, 2005 7:04 PM
archivesTRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Thanks to advances in emergency medicine, more Soldiers are surviving battlefield injuries. But at the same time, more veterans are living with traumatic brain injuries. Rupa Marya visits the VA hospital in Palo Alto, California to find out more. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
August 11, 2005 7:04 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the latest salvo in the Fountain Creek sewage spill. Stephen Raher has details on this week's earthquake in Southern Colorado. Joan Zwisler reports on some political issues from the Western Slope. [LISTEN] []
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August 10, 2005
Commentary: In Praise of the Intentional City
August 10, 2005 11:05 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: IN PRAISE OF THE INTENTIONAL CITY
Commentator Sylvia Lovely says the future of American cities lies in respecting history while looking ahead to the new economy. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:05 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , History
Junior Dragsters
August 10, 2005 11:04 AM
archivesJUNIOR DRAGSTERS
Drag racing is becoming popular among the younger crowd. Nancy Greenleese reports on some eight and nine year-old racers who were recently competing in a championship race in Morrison. [LISTEN] []
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Book Review: First Church of the Higher Elevations
August 10, 2005 10:55 AM
archivesBOOK REVIEW: FIRST CHURCH OF THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS
Journalist Ed Quillen has a review of Peter Anderson's new book, First Church of the Higher Elevations. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Literature
Christine Todd Whitman Speaks
August 10, 2005 10:55 AM
archivesCHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN SPEAKS
Christine Todd Whitman, a former EPA administrator and ex-Governor of New Jersey, was in town on Sunday to talk about why moderates should reclaim the Republican Party. Stephen Raher was on hand and has this report. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Environment , Politics
Post-Combat Mental Health
August 10, 2005 10:54 AM
archivesPOST-COMBAT MENTAL HEALTH
Combat veterans returning to the U.S. are facing significant mental health challenges. Eric Whitney talks to medical officers at Fort Carson about the Army's plans to address post traumatic stress disorder and depression among returning troops. [LISTEN] []
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August 4, 2005
Commentary: Uranium Mining
August 4, 2005 12:57 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: URANIUM MINING
Commentator Rhonda Claridge has some thoughts on the return of uranium mining, especially in light of the experience of Uravan, Colorado. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:57 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
Radioactive Tumbleweeds
August 4, 2005 12:56 PM
archivesRADIOACTIVE TUMBLEWEEDS
From Washington, Rachel McDonald has the story of radioactive tumbleweeds which grow near the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in the southwestern part of the state. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:56 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment , Health
Downwinder Diaries
August 4, 2005 12:53 PM
archivesDOWNWINDER DIARIES
Claes Andreasson has the stories of several Utah residents who say they were mislead by the federal government about the dangers of nuclear tests conducted upwind, in Nevada, during the 1940s and '50s. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> This piece was produced by Hearing Voices, which is online at www.hearingvoices.com
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:53 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Legal
Uranium Mining Returns to Colorado
August 4, 2005 12:50 PM
archivesURANIUM MINING RETURNS TO COLORADO
Jennifer Thurston looks at the reactivation of uranium mines in Colorado, due largely to the rising price of uranium on the global market. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:50 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Colorado , Environment
August 2, 2005
Commentary: Spider Traps
August 2, 2005 6:03 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: SPIDER TRAPS
Commentator Lucy Bell talks about the one thing we all fear the most: our deepest fears. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Health
Public Health Drill
August 2, 2005 6:02 PM
archivesPUBLIC HEALTH DRILL
Brian Larson reports on a training drill to help Northern Colorado prepare for a possible pandemic. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Regional , Science
Christo and Jeanne Claude in Salida
August 2, 2005 6:01 PM
archivesCHRISTO AND JEANNE CLAUDE IN SALIDA
World famous installation artists Christo and Jeanne Claude are planning their next project for the Arkansas River. They were in Salida on Monday to talk to folks about their work and their vision for Over the River. Stephen Raher reports. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Arts & Culture , Media
Newscast
August 2, 2005 6:01 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney talks to former EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman, Joan Zwisler reports on opposition to the proposed Village at Wolf Creek, and Victor Locke reports on a battle over uranium mining on Navajo land. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Politics , Regional
