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October 28, 2005
Selling America
October 28, 2005 3:19 PM
archivesSELLING AMERICA
Ian Shoales brings us some thoughts about the United States' efforts at public diplomacy. [LISTEN] []
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District 11 Vox Pop
October 28, 2005 3:19 PM
archivesDISTRICT 11 VOX POP
Lindsay Patterson talks to local voters about what they make of this year's election for District 11 School Board. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:19 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Politics
Potential Changes to the 1872 Mining Law
October 28, 2005 3:19 PM
archivesPOTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE 1872 MINING LAW
Eric Whitney reports on the controversial 1872 mining law. Environmentalists have figured out a way to use the law to their advantage. But a California Congressman are pushing for changes to the law that would benefit the mining industry. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> You can read the bill that Representative Pombo is pushing. Pages 27-50 contain the proposed revisions to the 1872 mining law.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:19 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Legal Affairs , Regional
Arizona Snowbowl Expansion
October 28, 2005 3:18 PM
archivesARIZONA SNOWBOWL EXPANSION
Several Native American tribal organizations have joined with environmental groups to protest a ski area expansion in Arizona. Maeve Conran reports. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
October 28, 2005 3:18 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on further disagreement over Gold Camp Road and Colorado's senators involvement in a possible trade war with Japan. Molly Adams reports on Colorado's affordable housing crunch and developments at the Colorado Trail Foundation. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Politics , Regional
October 26, 2005
Brown & Holtzman Debate C and D
October 26, 2005 8:47 AM
archivesBROWN & HOLTZMAN DEBATE C AND D
Eric Whitney reports on former U.S. Senator Hank Brown and gubernatorial candidate Marc Holtzman's recent debate on how the C and D election could impact higher education. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:47 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Politics
Referenda C and D
October 26, 2005 8:46 AM
archivesREFERENDA C AND D
Today, we're devoting our entire show to one topic: Referenda C and D. In the first segment, Stephen Raher reports on the campaigns that have been waged for and against the pair of ballot measures that voters will face on November 1. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:46 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Legal , Politics
October 20, 2005
Reconciliation
October 20, 2005 5:38 PM
archivesRECONCILIATION
From Albuquerque, a story of two fathers. One man's son was murdered, the other is the father of the murderer. They talk with Suzanne Kryder about how they reconciled their differences and started working together. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Peace Talks is a production of Good Radio Shows, Inc., in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:38 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Legal Affairs , New Mexico
Soldiers' Mental Health - Part 2
October 20, 2005 5:36 PM
archivesSOLDIERS' MENTAL HEALTH - PART 2
Continuing the discussion of mental health in the military, Eric Whitney talks to the psychiatric consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> You can read the New England Journal of Medicine article on post-combat mental health by clicking here.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Military
Soldiers' Mental Health - Part 1
October 20, 2005 5:36 PM
archivesSOLDIERS' MENTAL HEALTH - PART 1
Eric Whitney talks to local Army officials about recent allegations that Fort Carson isn't providing sufficient mental health resources to soldiers returning from combat. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Ft. Carson , Health , Military
October 19, 2005
Spa Expo
October 19, 2005 10:26 AM
archivesSPA EXPO
All kinds of vendors were pushing luxury spa treatments last week at the Broadmoor's Spa Summit. Anita Miller reports on some of the available products and services. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:26 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Colorado Springs , Health
District 11 School Board Race
October 19, 2005 10:25 AM
archivesDISTRICT 11 SCHOOL BOARD RACE
Stephen Raher reports on this year's school board election in El Paso County District 11. Two slates of candidates are running for the three open seats, although one of the slates isn't talking to the media or appearing at candidate debates. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:25 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Education , Politics , Regional
Vox Pop: Harriet Miers
October 19, 2005 10:25 AM
archivesVOX POP: HARRIET MIERS
There's been a lot in the news lately about Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers' religious beliefs. Anita Miller talked to church goers in Colorado Springs about what they think. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:25 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Politics , Religion
Bruce and Owens Debate Referenda C and D
October 19, 2005 10:25 AM
archivesBRUCE AND OWENS DEBATE REFERENDA C AND D
Last Friday Governor Bill Owens and El Paso County Commissioner Douglas Bruce held a debate over Referenda C and D. Stephen Raher was on hand and has this report on the fireworks that ensued. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:25 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
Newscast
October 19, 2005 10:24 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Victor Locke from KSUT reports on a setback dealt to the would-be developer of the Village at Wolf Creek. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:24 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Legal
October 14, 2005
Vox Pop: Referenda C and D
October 14, 2005 4:11 PM
archivesVOX POP: REFERENDA C AND D
With the November 1 election drawing nearer, Western Skies intern Lindsay Patterson went to downtown Colorado Springs to see how local citizens are planning to vote. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:11 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Interview , Politics
Critical Mass
October 14, 2005 4:10 PM
archivesCRITICAL MASS
With gas prices still higher than normal, more people are dusting of their bicycles. Producers Ben Trefny and Zoe Corneli talk to participants in "Critical Mass," a pro-bicycle event that started in San Francisco. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:10 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Energy , Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
Colorado and Iraq: Three Perspectives
October 14, 2005 4:07 PM
archivesCOLORADO AND IRAQ: THREE PERSPECTIVES
Western Skies presents a trio of stories on Coloradans and the war in Iraq. First, Eric Whitney reports on a unit of Fort Carson soldiers deploying to Iraq. Second, he talks to a group of war protesters who participated in Camp Casey Colorado Springs. Finally, Victor Locke has the story of two women in Durango who are working to make people more aware of the human cost of war. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:07 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Military , Regional
Newscast
October 14, 2005 4:07 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on James Dobson's increasingly high-profile role in the Harriet Miers nomination, Pueblo's lawsuit against Colorado Springs Utilities, and new legal developments in the sentencing of former Forest Service employee Terry Lynn Barton. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:07 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Politics , Regional , Utilities
October 12, 2005
Commentray: Don't Google Google
October 12, 2005 12:26 PM
archivesCOMMENTRAY: DON'T GOOGLE GOOGLE
Commentator Ian Shoales warns if you're ever tempted to Google Google, you better think twice. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:26 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Humor
The Truth about Bears and Humans
October 12, 2005 12:25 PM
archivesTHE TRUTH ABOUT BEARS AND HUMANS
Molly Adams talks to wildlife officials about what happens when humans encroach on black bear habitat. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:25 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Animal Rights/Wellfare , Colorado , Environment
Farmer Fuel Woes
October 12, 2005 12:25 PM
archivesFARMER FUEL WOES
Stephen Raher talks to Colorado farmer Ryan Neiber about what rising fuel costs mean for the agriculture industry. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:25 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Agriculture/Ranching , Colorado , Energy
Springs Fined over Fountain Spills
October 12, 2005 12:24 PM
archivesSPRINGS FINED OVER FOUNTAIN SPILLS
Last week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment fined Colorado Springs Utilities over $110,000 for sewage spills into Fountain Creek. The utilities also have to complete several steps to avoid future problems. Stephen Raher reports. [LISTEN] []
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Army Mental Health
October 12, 2005 12:18 PM
archivesARMY MENTAL HEALTH
Eric Whitney has coverage of the ongoing debate over Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera's decision not to support a local effort to provide mental health services to soldiers. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> You can read the proclamation that Operation Just One Soldier asked Mayor Rivera to sign.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Health , Military
Newscast
October 12, 2005 12:18 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Coloradans dig out from the first major snow storm of the season. This year's Columbus Day parade in Denver goes off without major incidents. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment , Holiday
October 6, 2005
Commentary: Stop Cotter
October 6, 2005 6:48 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: STOP COTTER
Commentator Jeri Fry, of Caņon City, explains why she's spent years waging a fight against Cotter Corporation's efforts to dump toxic waste in Fremont County. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:48 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
Cotopaxi Jewish Colony
October 6, 2005 6:48 PM
archivesCOTOPAXI JEWISH COLONY
Shanna Lewis talks to the author of Nothing Here But Stones, a book depicting the true story of a nineteenth century colony of Jewish immigrants in Cotopaxi. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:48 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Interview , Literature
Nebraska Farmers Feed the World
October 6, 2005 6:48 PM
archivesNEBRASKA FARMERS FEED THE WORLD
Eric Whitney visits with Nebraskans who are organizing an effort for farmers to donate part of their crops to help hungry people in developing countries. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:48 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Poverty
Newscast
October 6, 2005 6:46 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on two legal developments at the Air Force Academy: a lawsuit over religious intollerance, and another charge of sexual assault. Also, Colorado Springs is fined for Fountain Creek sewage spills, Colorado's senators react to the nomination of Harriet Miers, and the two Republican candidates for governor start slinging mud. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:46 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Regional , Religion , Utilities
October 5, 2005
Fort Carson Soldiers Work to Build up Iraqi Defense Forces
October 5, 2005 10:55 AM
archivesFORT CARSON SOLDIERS WORK TO BUILD UP IRAQI DEFENSE FORCES
Americans are hearing a lot about the importance of training Iraqi security forces. Many soldiers with Fort Carson's Third Armored Cavalry Regiment are currently working on this task. Eric Whitney talks to Captain Wallace about what's happening in Tall Afar. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Ft. Carson , Military
Fort Carson Memorial Dedication
October 5, 2005 10:54 AM
archivesFORT CARSON MEMORIAL DEDICATION
Last Friday, soldiers and military families gathered at Fort Carson to add 113 names to the Global War on Terrorism Memorial. Stephen Raher reports. [LISTEN] []
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Operation Just One Soldier
October 5, 2005 10:54 AM
archivesOPERATION JUST ONE SOLDIER
Operation Just One Soldier is a national effort to encourage mental health professionals to help soldiers returning from overseas. Organizers were particularly interested in focusing on Colorado Springs. But officials at Fort Carson, and the city's mayor, have been less than enthusiastic. Eric Whitney reports. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> You can read the proclamation that Operation Just One Soldier asked Mayor Rivera to sign.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:54 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Ft. Carson , Health , Military
Newscast
October 5, 2005 10:54 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on the abrupt end to plans for a tribal hotel-casino in Pueblo. Maeve Conran explores the University of Colorado's hopes to participate in the operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:54 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Native American , Regional , Science
