Life In Colorado

April 15th isn't just tax day. It's the kick off of National Healthcare Decisions Week. Started back in 2008, medical professional use this week to urge people to discuss, decided, and document their advanced care wishes. Perform DNR or revive? Burial or cremation? Awkward topics to say the least. We are joined by family practitioner Dr. Todd Wisser. Dr. Wisser gives guidance on how to approach these delicate topics with loved ones. https://www.nhdd.org/ https://www.nwphysicians.com/providers/todd-wisser-d-o/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the heart of Denver is The Curious Theatre Company. Founded in 1997, the mantra "No Guts, No Story" has fueled passionate performances over the decades. This week we sit down with managing director Katie Maltais. She tells us about Curious history and their mission to engage the community using modern theater productions. https://www.curioustheatre.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cookie season is over but the Girls Scouts of Colorado are just gearing up for the year. They have new badges and new adventures. We speak with Mission Delivery Manager Emily Speck of Girl Scouts of Colorado. She tell us about the Gold Award the group's focus on STEM. https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the 1970s a couple of civic minded musicians decided to come together to bring beautiful music the Aurora. What started as a chamber group has grown to a full orchestra performing various modern and classical production for the community to enjoy. This week we are joined by Aurora Symphony Orchestra board chair Dr. Karlotta Davis and ASO musical director and conductor Dr. Norman Gamboa. They share the group's rich history and vision for the future. http://www.aurorasymphony.org/ http://www.normangamboa.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we conclude our look at human trafficking. Founder and CEO of Made for Freedom Dawn Manske shares her expertise as a human trafficking victims advocate. This week we examine solutions and avenues for restoring the dignity of survivors. https://madeforfreedom.com/ https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human trafficking. It's in the news and in our communities. We speak with the CEO of Made For Freedom, Dawn Manske. She opens our eyes to this global problem and the implications in Colorado. This is a two part presentation. Part one focuses on the statistics and understanding this is not a just a concern elsewhere. The problem is here and now. https://madeforfreedom.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of American is on tour. It's a national tour to educate Americans about the disease and provide resources. Resources for those afflicted and their caregivers. We speak with the CEO of AFA Charles Fuschillo Jr.  about the scope of the tour and the progress made combating this life threatening disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Women's Day is on March 8th. A day to spotlight the contributions and acknowledge the inner power of Women. We have a sit down with International Women's Day World Denver Chair Veronica Munoz. We talk about the significance of the day and the impact of this global event. https://worlddenver.org/ https://worlddenver.org/International_Women_s_Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you enhance communication and build bridges when everyone has their own side to the story? The folks at StoryCorps have an idea. Let's talk to each other. I know. It sounds just crazy enough to work. This week we sit down with StoryCorps CEO Robin Sparkman. She tells us about the One Small Step Initiative and gives us some excerpt from their Colorado visit. https://storycorps.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you use public transportation you may be familiar with this week's spotlight. Poetry To Go is a product of the works of the Columbine Poets of Colorado. The group started in 1974 and has evolve into a community project for youths and a platform for local poets. Anita Jepson Gilbert speaks with us about the impact of the spoken word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As football season starts to wrap up the Denver Broncos are out of Super Bowl contention but the one Broncos fan could still make it to the big game. Meredith Brannon is a super fan. She's followed the team since she was a kid watching the games with her Dad. Now she is one of six finalist in contention to be added the Hall of Fans. She has a health concern that has altered her day to day life but instead of sadness and self pity, she chose to fight like a Bronco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The housing market is still booming and according to Trulia. com Colorado Springs is the number one hot market this year with Denver following closely behind. This week we sit down with senior economist Cheryl Young. She tells us why Colorado is making the list this year and what you can do to be a part of it. https://www.trulia.com/research/housing-predictions-2019/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As baby boomers start to reach retirement age there are a lot of questions. How much does it take to retire? When should I retire? How much should I be saving? We cover all theses questions and more with The Retirement Guy, Bob Schultz. He gives a planning tips and the realities for folks planning to retreat from the workplace. http://www.retirementguy.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year is finally behind us time to look back at the movies that defined the year. Denver Post columnist and culture reporter extraordinaire John Wenzel help us count them down. The good, the great, and the twisted. https://twitter.com/johnwenzel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year begins to wind down it's time to check in with the Denver City Council. What are they up to? What are their goals for the coming year? We speak with Councilman Paul Kashmann. He tells us about some reforms to fees being charged and updates us on those pesky scooters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of year. Time for friends, family, and anxiety. For some decorated trees and gifts to buy is extremely overwhelming. We all get a little blue now and then but during the holiday the fatality numbers are alarming. Some people do not survive. Some people overdose. Some people commit suicide. We sit down with Dr. Vinay Saranga to discuss what you can do for friends and family to keep the blues at bay. And most importantly what you can do for yourself.    https://www.sarangapsychiatry.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday season is here. Time for friends and family. It's also the time of giving. Office James Seneca sits down with us to talk about the 16th Annual Joe Bumberger Long Blue Line. It's more than a toy drive. It's about hope and celebrating the fighting spirit of children bravely battling cancer. http://copsfightingcancer.org/ https://www.facebook.com/copsfightingcancer/ https://twitter.com/CFCFights?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As baby boomers start to reach retirement age there are a lot of questions. How much does it take to retire? When should I retire? How much should I be saving? We cover all theses questions and more with The Retirement Guy, Bob Schultz. He gives a planning tips and the realities for folks planning to retreat from the workplace. http://www.retirementguy.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season of giving is almost upon us. Time to look outside and see how you can help your neighbors and your community. This week we feature Denver Feed A Family Foundation. The group's origins date back to Denver legend Daddy Bruce Randolph. He was a community activist before the word existed. Yearly he would feed the hunger in North Denver. One man. One mission. And mission continues to this day. Pastor Jeff Kanost talks with us about the legacy of this great man. And talks about the current efforts to combat hunger in the Denver metro area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer is a deadly disease that is still a mystery to medical researchers. The degrading over time of mental faculties is a scary prospect. But there is light. Several organizations for research and health management are on the frontlines. The Alzheimer's Association of Colorado is one such group. This week we sit down with executive director Amelia Schafer. She talks about the myths with the disease and gives resources for assistance. https://www.alz.org/co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.