The Little London Show

The Empty Stocking Fund supports health and human services organizations around the area - the very organizations working to keep our country together through the recent pandemic and subsequent economic downturn. We sit down with Deb Mahan (over Zoom) to talk about this year's campaign and what she is hearing from our community members who are in the trenches. Find out more about all The Little London Show episodes at www.thelittlelondonshow.com

Peak Education fills a gap that many people have faced - becoming the "college counselor" we all wish we had in high school. Their work in Harrison District 2 has had some major impact: This episode is part of our media partnership with the Give! Campaign. You can find more information about the Give! Campaign at www.indygive.com and you can give to Peak Education at https://indygive.com/nonprofit/peak-education/

Energy Resource Center may be one of the most surprising local non-profits. For 40 years, they have helped low-income families upgrade to more energy-efficient homes, thus lowering their utility bill, making their housing more affordable overall, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing the draw on Martin Drake. Today, they work in 27 counties across Colorado with a mission to “erase energy poverty in Colorado.” Listen as we talk to their Development Director, Mike Mazzola, about the organization, where it is headed, and how you can help them make Colorado a more sustainable place to live, work, and play.

As counties across Colorado move into heightened risk levels and COVID-19 numbers surge, our local restaurants, breweries, bars, and coffee shops are trying to pivot, innovate, and stay afloat. Our guests this week, Matt Schniper and Lauren Hug, started the Culinary Distancing COS group on Facebook. The group, currently with over 7,800 group members, highlights how businesses are keeping the doors open, encourages community support, and is a sounding board for positive approaches to our current "normal." Join Darcie and special guest co-host Jacen Spector of the Cross Street Coaching podcast as we talk to Matt and Lauren about the restaurant scene, how to keep our community vibrant in the face of uncertainty, and what ideas we hope stick around long after the pandemic.

We are excited to bring you the local happenings that you need to know about. In this episode, we interview Josh and John, the new owners/proprietors of ICONS the "Downtown area’s only food and drink establishment geared toward the LGBTQIA+ Community." These Broadway performers, one of which is a native Colorado Springsian, moved to COS to open a much needed, inclusive, beautiful space downtown. Hear about their journey and their vision and make your reservation at ICONS, which is now open. Get more information on this episode at www.thelittlelondonshow.com.

While there is plenty we DON'T know about the next 70-ish days, there are a few things we do know, and not all of them are doom and gloom. Get a dose of good news and real info in this episode. Hear about the Colorado results you care about the most, some BIG WINS that happened nationally, and a true hero that is worth knowing about.

You've heard of The Green New Deal, no doubt, but we take you deep into the details, the history, and the renewable energy opportunity at our country's fingertips. Hint: The Green New Deal has nothing to do with unicorn tears. (And we can't believe that is something we have to clarify.)

Colorado Springs residents will be voting on three measures, all referred by city council. Hear about them here. NOTE: You can't vote "YES" on all of them! This year's ballot forces you to choose how the city handles park conveyances and gives you two options. Find out what the pros and cons are for both options in this episode. Ballots are mailed between October 9 and October 16, 2020, for all registered voters in the state. Check your status, check your mailbox, and get it turned back in! #votevotevote

The Colorado State Ballot has eleven questions for voters this year. We covered four of them in Part 1 of WTF is on the Ballot. Now, here are the rest! Check out the time stamps to find the information you need to complete your ballot. (1:43) Amendment C: Conduct of Charitable Gaming (7:42) Amendment 76: Citizenship Qualifications for Voters (15:17) Amendment 77: Local Voter Approval of Casino Bet Limits and Games in Cripple Creek, Blackhawk and Central City (23:55) Proposition EE: Taxes on Nicotine Products (36:14) Proposition 115: Prohibit Abortions after 22 Weeks (46:48) Proposition 116: State Income Tax Reduction aka Tax Rich People Less and Cut Services to Our Most Vulnerable (56:38) Proposition 117: Require Voter Approval for Certain New State Enterprises **Colorado Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters between October 9 and October 16. Statewide Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

We dive into the first four state-level measures that you will be voting on this year. Get the info you need to make a decision on: Stay tuned for the rest of the WTF is on the Ballot series! **Colorado Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters between October 9 and October 16. Statewide Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

City Clerk Sarah Johnson and her team are in charge of everything from business licensing to city council district maps. We ask her all the important questions like: Enjoy this episode and get ready for this year's WTF is on the Ballot? series, which is coming to you next! Get more info at www.thelittlelondonshow.com

What is the Suburban Lifestyle Dream and is it under threat? How does the history of housing policy affect people today? We dive in and bring you the info and context you need to know. Affordable housing, accessibility to financing, and city zoning are all part of the equation. We are bringing you new episodes through Zoom! Huge thanks to Producer Daniel for being a part of the magic and making us sound . . . better.

Ask any parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or friend and you will hear the same struggle: Childcare is hard. It is expensive, often inflexible, and can negatively affect both budgets and career traction. We dive into what is happening, why it is happening, and what some businesses and presidential candidates are attempting to do about it in this episode! Plus, hear from listeners and get the stats and facts you need to think critically about this issue. Subscribe to The Little London Show today so you don't miss an episode and find details on this pod and the sources we use at www.thelittlelondonshow.com.

Should Colorado Springs have a pedestrian-only walkway in the downtown core? We look at other models, bring the stats and facts, and include your messages!

We start the year with the annual look-back at pop-culture! Jeff and DC Jim take a look at music, movies and more. Don't worry, you can still catch some of these awesome recommendations if you missed them last year.

We are proud to be a media sponsor of the IndyGive campaign. This episode we bring you two non-profits working locally who are part of the campaign - The Place (formally Urban Peak) and Rocky Mountain Field Institute.

Jeff sits down to talk philanthropy, non-profits, and supporting our community in this special year-end episode.

We cover the ballot results and what they mean (Like, when can you start betting on your favorite sports team . . .?), as well as dive in to Listener Matt's question about Demand Management and how that relates to Proposition DD! Get more info and all our maps and stats at www.thelittlelondonshow.com

It's our signature episode! We bring you the top city and state ballot issues, the pros and cons, the arguments officially submitted for and against, we track down the money, and we fail to keep our opinions to ourselves! Enjoy. Your ballot is due November 5th!

What is the big deal about the census anyway? Besides knowing how many people live in the country, what is the purpose? We dive in to the nitty gritty with some folks that have committed their time to making sure everyone in El Paso and Teller counties gets counted. Find out how the census affects federal funding, programming, and representation in this episode.