The Peak News
The Peak News is a truth-telling and First Amendment-defending broadcast and internet news source for citizens of the Pikes Peak region. Our journalists are dedicated to providing reports and commentary with a conservative worldview in a straight-forward and entertaining way to our open-minded listeners and readers. The Peak is designed for liberty-loving people who wish to be informed about what is happening locally, as well as across Colorado, our nation, and the world, without being propagandized or told what to think.
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
6/26/2025: The Adjunct Possible
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Rob Thompson
The Adjunct Possible: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines: 1) The Risk of Radical Islam: Mohamad Faridi, 2)The Hate Crime Hoax, 3) J6 Praying Grandma 4) Pikes Peak Pride (two years); Interview; (FINAL SHOW): Talking new media and social platforms, including AI, and how to be successful building your tribe for personal or business reasons, with Rob Thompson, Lead Architect for “The 411 for the 719” local business directory, the largest social network in our region with 100k+ members, and a former USAF Thunderbird com-chief: The Adjacent Possible; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
To contact Rob Thompson, and to learn about the 411 for the 719, check out their website: www.The411ForThe719.com
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
6/25/25: The new New Life Scandal | Jason Lupo and Aaron Lujan
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk
The new New Life Scandal; Local Faith and Family; Interview: The New New Life Scandal. Citizen Journalists Jason Lupo and Aaron Luhan report on the controversy in our biggest local church, as Pastor Brady Board steped down amid allegations that he knew more about the sexual abuse committed by Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, than; The New New Life Scandal; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
6/24/25: The State of the Peak: What's Next?
Hosted by Chaim Goldman
The State of the Peak: What's Next?; Government and Politics Headlines: Why we need to take The Media Back: Interview; “The State of The Peak” as we continue to investigate hyper-local news stories in our region and “saying the quiet stuff out loud”, he will also share “what’s next” as we expand our nonprofit foundation’s Citizen Journalist and Internship programs, and as we prepare to begin teaching Broadcast Journalism to local youth in the Colorado Springs D11 School District starting this August. Chaim will also discuss the very real challenges of taking the media back in our region, including reestablishing ethics in journalism, and the many ways that you can join our efforts.: The State of the Peak; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
6/23/25: Pikes Peak Pride | The Peak Journalist Jordan Baldwin
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin
Pikes Peak Pride; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Israel Iran 2) New Newlife Scandal 3) Pikes Peak Pride no proclamation; Interview: The Peak investigates Pikes Peak Pride, the yearly parade and festival in downtown Colorado Springs that occurred last weekend. Who’s behind it, what was it like to attend, who participated, and is it truly a “family friendly” event for our community? The Peak had its Citizen Journalists on the scene… and today we are joined by Peak investigative journalists Jordan Baldwin and Melanie Ingerson for the report on today’s broadcast. We’ll be “saying the quiet stuff out loud” about Pikes Peak Pride: History of Pikes Peak Pride: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
6/19/2025: Juneteenth: History and Controversy
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Shirley Martinez
Juneteenth: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines:1) Karman Line, 2) Indy/Insider, 3) D20 Losing Funding; Interview; Juneteenth with guest Shirley Martinez, President of the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, D8 School Board Member, Rev. MLK Preservation Society, talking the History and Controversy of Juneteenth: History of Juneteenth; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
To contact Shirley Martinez, and to learn about the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, check out their website: www.PPDiversityCouncilInc.org
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
6/18/25: Jewish Community in the Springs
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk
Jewish Community in the Springs; Local Faith and Family; 1) New Life 2) Boulder Attack 3) Israel-Iran War; Interview: Rabbi Boaz Vituk of Chabad of Colorado Springs Jewish Community, shares about Jewish life in the Pikes Peak region, living under the threat of active antisemitism, the Israel-Iran war, and more; Iran-Israel War from Israeli Orthodox Jewish Perspective; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
To contact Boaz Vituk, see their facebook: www.Facebook.com/JewishCS
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
6/17/25: Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Ron Scott
Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military; Government and Politics Headlines: 1) Iran-Israel Conflict: How does this impact our region 2) Karman Line Annexation: Interview; Dr. Ron Scott, PhD, Col, USAF (ret), and President and CEO of Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services (STARRS), discusses combatting DEI/CRT/Woke Ideology in the American military: The American Creed; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
To contact Dr. Ron Scott, or learn about STARRS, check out their website: www.STARRS.us
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
6/16/25: The Iran-Israel Conflict | Mohamad Faridi
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Mohamad Faridi
The Iran-Israel Conflict; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Pikes Peak Pride: Is it good for our community? Is it family friendly? 2) School District Sports: “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports Policy” (D49 originally, now D11 and Monument Academy passed it, D20 considering); Interview: Iran-Israel War and what it means and could mean for us in our region, with Former Iranian Revolutionary Guard jihadist, and now director of Iranian Christians International, Mohamad Farid: What’s Going on in Iran: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
To contact Mohamad Faridi, or lean about Iranian Christians International, check out their website: IranChristians.org
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
6/12/2025: 12 Stones Classical School
Hosted by Chaim Goldman, Donna Shell, Bob May and Trey Shell
12 Stones Classical School; Education and Media Headlines: 1) D11 Transgender 2) D11 New Charter Schools 3) Summer Learning; Interview - Director Donna Shell, Board President Bob May, and 2022 graduate Trey Shell, talking about a Classical Christian Education; A Classical Christian Education; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
To find out more about Twelve Stones' Enrollment Opportunities, visit: www.TwelvesStonesCS.org
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
6/11/25: Youth for Christ
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Andrew LaValley
Youth for Christ; Local Faith and Family: 1) Jewish Communit 2) Focus on Hate List 3) Pikes Peak Pride; Interview: Andy LaValley, Executive Director of Youth for Christ of Southern Colorado, a juvenile justice ministry that reaches high risk, detained, and incarcerated youth in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon City. Their mission is to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.; Will You Remain Silent? Will You Take Action; Why Our Local Youth Need Christ; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
To learn more about Youth for Christ, or to contact Andy Lavalley, check out their website: www.SoCoYFC.org