In this episode we catch up on some of the local news items that have been percolating in COS. First, a couple of new openings in town! Metric Brewing, off of Circle, is now open. A lot of people are raving about the beers and the space that Metric has built out. Congratulations to them!…
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Episode 142: Fresh Food, Healthier Neighborhoods, with COS Food Rescue
This week Darcie sits down with COS Food Rescue to talk how to reduce waste in the food chain, what COS Food Rescue does to bring healthier food into peoples’ lives and the two big projects that organization will be taking on moving forward. Enjoy the show!
Episode 97: Protecting Colorado Landscapes with Palmer Land Trust
Many of us enjoy Colorado’s unique outdoor landscape. We hike or mountain bike the trails, we soak in the views of mountaintop peaks, we buy local food and enjoy the local waterways. Protecting these places forever is what Palmer Land Trust does, and has been doing for 40 years. In this episode we sat down…
Episode 84: Election Nerds and Ballot Issues
Young people are getting outvoted by their senior neighbors. Find out by how much in this episode of The Little London Show. We dive in with friends-of-the-show Aaron and Mattie to talk about voting, numbers, districts and swaying elections just by dropping off a ballot. Spoiler: If you vote you really can make a difference,…
Episode 83: Dudes Talk Dating
One of our most listened to episodes last year was our Young Professional’s Guide to Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It In COS. In that episode, our guest, Melissa, talked about the pitfalls of dating, especially in Colorado Springs. This year, we brought guys in to share their side of the dating story because we are equal opportunity…
City Council Candidate Answers: Jill Gaebler, District 5
Jill Gaebler is running for re-election of her city council seat in District 5. Here are her answers to the questions we sent to every candidate across the districts. The only changes we have made are for formatting. Everything else is exactly as submitted. Need to know which city council district you are in so…
Black History Month || Exhibit to Go See: Force/Resistance at the FAC
Every year since 1976 the United States has observed Black History Month. Today’s policy, news and activist movements are weighted in the conversation around and experience of race in America. As part of our observance of Black History Month we will be publishing information and recommendations of film, music, books, lectures, and events that shed…
Episode 71: See Ya, 2016!
2016 is almost over! Despite how many of us might be feeling about the year as a whole there were some good things. We promise you. Join Producer Daniel, Jeff, Darcie and Russ from the Wild Goose Meeting House as we talk about the highlights of 2016 and what we are looking forward to in…
COS By the Numbers || December 8th
One of the best parts of writing this column is finding random tidbits of information that lend insight into our city, state and country in pretty interesting ways. For instance, we have a fun number below that seems to be a positive side effect of our country imprisoning more people than any other developed country…
Episode 67: City Councilwoman Jill Gaebler
City Councilwoman Jill Gaebler joins us to talk about local Colorado Springs politics. Gaebler just announced her run for re-election for District 5 (downtown area). Tune in to hear what local concerns are on her mind, and what we can expect in the future. In this episode we talk about global warming, land use, infill…
COS By the Numbers || November 17
The election last Tuesday was obviously a blow to many people that listen to the show and read this column. It was a signal that many citizens of this country are discontent with how the Federal government has been operating. There are issues that this election brought to the surface that obviously need to be…
WTF Is On the Ballot (Part 4): Funding D11 Schools with 3C and 3D
In the last edition of our ballot series we sit down with Shawn Gullixson, Co-Director of the Board of Education for District 11, the largest school district in the city, to talk about 3C and 3D. 3C will raise money for capital improvements in the school district through the issuance of bonds, and 3D, which…
