The Peak News

#197 - The Peak News - Government and Politics: The Tip of the Spear in the 2nd Amendment Fight | Huey Laugeson, Executive Director of CO State Shooting Association

2/25/25: The Tip of the Spear in the 2nd Amendment Fight
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Huey Laugeson
The Tip of the Spear in the 2nd Amendment Fight; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Legislative Update with Colorado House Rep. Ken Degraff; Interview: Huey Laugeson, Executive Director of CO State Shooting Association (the CO chapter of the NRA), Giving us a 2nd Amendment Update for Colorado; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
To contact Huey Laugeson and for more information about the CO State Shooting Association, visit: www.CSSA.org

#196 - The Peak News - Business and Culture: In Honor of Jay Cimino, Being a Champion | Col. (R) Robert "Bob" McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center

2/24/25: In Honor of Jay Cimino, Being a Champion
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Bob McLaughlin
In Honor of Jay Cimino, Being a Champion; Military Headlines: 1) Chamber and EDC, 2) Veterans Services, 3) Fort Carson; “Jay Cimono’s Vision: Why We Do This Work”; Interview: Col. (R) Robert "Bob" McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, Where They Provide Active Military, Veterans, and Their Families With Programs and Resources to Empower Their Lives and Strengthen Our Community; Mt. Carmel Social Impact in 2025; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
To contact Bob McLaughlin and for more information about the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, visit: www.VeteransCenter.org 
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#195 - The Peak News - Education and Media: Finding Joy in Education | Cynthia Jacquet, President of the Board of Educating Children of Color

2/20/25: Finding Joy in Education
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Cynthia Jacquet
Finding Joy in Education; Education and Media Headlines: 1) D11 Teachers Union, 2) New Connection Center, 3) Tutoring; Interview: Cynthia Jacquet, Assistant Principal of Sierra High School (D2), and President of the Board of Educating Children of Color, a Local Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Elevating Underserved Kids through Education, including their Leadership Academy, Which is Designed to Help Students Develop Confidence and Leadership Ability; Report with Jordan Baldwin, Peak Citizen Investigative Journalist; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
April 5th Fundraising Gala at the Airforce Academy, “Taking Flight”
To contact Cynthia Jacquet and learn more about Educating Children of Color, visit: www.EducatingChildrenOfColor.org

#194 - The Peak News - Faith and Family: The Unique Challenges Facing Today's Young Adults | Lisa Anderson, Director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family

2/19/25 – The Unique Challenges Facing Today's Young Adults
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Lisa Anderson
The Unique Challenges Facing Today's Young Adults; Faith and Family Headlines: Our Spacious Skies, NRB; The Value of Generation; Interview: Lisa Anderson, Director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family, Host of The Boundless Show National Radio Program and Podcast, Discussing Connecting with Single Young Adults and Strategizing How To Better Equip Them for Life, Relationships and Faith; Icebreakers; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
To contact Lisa Anderson and learn more about Boundless and Young Adults, visit: www.Boundless.org

#193 - The Peak News - Government and Politics: The Border Crisis | Todd Watkins, Retired Border Patrol Agent, Former Candidate for EPC Sheriff, and former Vice-Chair of the EPC GOP

2/18/25: The Border Crisis
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Todd Watkins
The Border Crisis; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Luke Bonow, Co-Owner of Altitude Organic Medicine: Legal Rec. Marijuana; Border Patrol 101; Interview: Todd Watkins, Retired Border Patrol Agent, Former Candidate for EPC Sheriff, and former Vice-Chair of the EPC GOP, talking the US Border Crisis and How it Impacts our Region; Sheriff Roybal: How the Sheriff's Office is working with ICE; Why it’s Important to Stay Engaged
 
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#192 - The Peak News - Business and Culture: The Springs Real Estate Market | Windy Bailey, President of the Pikes Peak Assoc. of Realtors

2/7/25: The Springs Real Estate Market
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Windy Bailey
The Springs Real Estate Market; Local Culture Headlines - Jordan Baldwin Live Report: Parasol Patrol at City Hall; The Local Real Estate Market; Interview: Windy Bailey, President of the Pikes Peak Assoc. of Realtors, and Managing Broker as well as the Director of Agent Advocacy for Keller Williams Partners managing more than 200 agents, with an Update on the Local Real Estate Market; Legislation Impacting Real Estate; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller
 
To contact Windy Bailey and for more information about the Pikes Peak Assoc. of Realtors, visit: www.PPAR.com

#191 - The Peak News - Education and Media: The Rise of Citizen Journalism | Tami DeVine, President and CEO of Divine Family Entertainment

2/13/25: The Rise of Citizen Journalism
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Tami DeVine
The Rise of Citizen Journalism; Education and Media Headlines: 1) DOGE Investigates the IRS, 2) Europe Defends Itself, 3) The Department of Education; “The Need for Alternative Media”; Interview: Tami DeVine, President and CEO of Divine FamilyEntertainment, with 30 years in the Media and Entertainment Industry, and has Trained Citizen Journalists Around the World; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
To contact Tami DeVine and learn more about Divine Family Entertainment, visit: www.WatchDFE.com

#190 - The Peak News - Faith and Family: Finding New Expressions of Worship for Our Times | Jared Anderson, Local Worship Leader and Songwriter of “Great I Am”

2/12/25 – Finding New Expressions of Worship for Our Times
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jared Anderson
Finding New Expressions of Worship for Our Times; Faith and Family Headlines: 1) Trump, 2) Orthodox, 3) St. Valentines; “Great I Am” played LIVE; Interview: Jared Anderson Local Worship Leader and Songwriter of "Great I Am" and "Amazed"; among others. He Served for ManyYears as part of New Life Worship and the Desperation Band; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller
Worship Nights starting March 30
To contact Jared Anderson and learn more about World Challenge and Friends Of Club 21, visit: www.WorldChallenge.org and www.FriendsOfClub21.org

#189 - The Peak News - Government and Politics: The New EPC GOP | Kendrick Davis (Chair), Saundra Larsen (Vice Chair), and Sheila Lapora (Secretary)

2/11/25: The New EPC GOP
Hosted by Chaim Goldman
FEATURING: The newly elected leadership of the El PasoCounty Republican Party: Kendrick Davis (Chair), Saundra Larsen (Vice Chair),and Sheila Lapora (Secretary)
(Each Officer) Give us Your Background and Why you Sought this Office; Vision for the Golden Age of El Paso County; Interview: What are Your Goals as a Leadership Team?; Talk about How You will Work with Unity as a Leadership Team, and How will You Encourage it in what is Known As a Very Divisive Party in El Paso County; First Agenda Items; How Will the Relationship Between the State and County Parties be Handled Moving Forward?; Plans for Meet and Greets; Why it’s Important to Stay Engaged
 
To learn more about the El Paso County GOP and contact them, visit: www.GOPElPaso.com

#188 - The Peak News - Business and Culture: YMCA | Chris Sanders: Executive Director of Briargate YMCA and Executive Director of Association Healthy Living

 
Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Chris Sanders
Sports and Health; Local Business and Culture Headlines; The History of the Y; Interview: Chris Sanders: Executive Director of Briargate YMCA and Executive Director of Association Healthy Living: Why is the Y here and What is it Doing for the Local Community?; Time for the Healthy New Years Resolutions; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller