Making Democracy Work

Making Democracy Work

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Episodes 137
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every Few Days
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35%
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About This Podcast

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Shelly Roehrs at Blue Picket Realty https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

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Recent Episodes

2026 LWVCO Legislative Action Committee Discussion

May 14, 2026 34m

We get a report on Colorado’s 2026 legislative session from Kathy Ebersberger & Linda Hutchinson, Co-Chairs of LWVCO’s Action & Advocacy and Andrea Wilkins, LWVCO’s Legislative Liaison.Donate…

Youth Council in Conversation with New D11 Board Member Michelle Ruehl

Mar 13, 2026 22m

LWVPPR Youth Council member Anna Fedoruk interviews newly elected D11 School Board member Michelle Ruehl. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health,…

Youth Council in Conversation with New D11 Board Member LeAnn Baca Bartlett

Mar 13, 2026 18m

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Tyler Peak interview newly elected D11 School Board member LeAnn Baca Bartlett. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety,…

Youth Council in Conversation with D11 Board Member Charles Johnson

Mar 13, 2026 12m

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Tyler Peak interview re-elected D11 School Board member Charles Johnson. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student…

Youth Council in Conversation with New D49 Board Member Holly Withers

Feb 17, 2026 21m

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Maxx Vega interview newly elected D49 School Board member Holly Withers. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student…

Youth Council in Conversation with New D49 Board Member Lori Thompson

Feb 17, 2026 26m

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Maxx Vega interview newly elected D49 School Board member Lori Thompson. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student…

Caucus Process 101 with EPC Republicans

Feb 02, 2026 14m

Hear about the Caucus Process from Ken Davis, Chair of the El Paso County Republican Party about party process over the coming months. He chats with Shelly Roehrs, your host, on Making Democracy…

Caucus Process 101 with EPC Democrats

Feb 02, 2026 14m

Hear from Conner Roderick, Chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party’s Permanent Organization about party happenings and process over the coming months. He chats with Shelly Roehrs, your host, on…

School District 11 School Board Candidate Forum - 2025

Oct 29, 2025 59m

This forum features all candidates for Colorado Springs School District 11 School Board in the Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 28, 205 by the LWVPPR Youth Council and the League…

Manitou Springs Election Forum - 2025

Oct 24, 2025 1h 15m

This forum features candidates for mayor, city council and school board, plus pro and con discussion of ballot issues in the Manitou Springs Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 20,…

LWVPPR Ballot Issues Forum - Fall 2025

Oct 22, 2025 41m

Learn what measures are on the November, 2025 ballot and get pro and con views. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.The forum took place October 18, 2025…

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Candidate Forum - 2025

Oct 21, 2025 54m

Get acquainted with candidates running to represent School District 12 on their school board. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region in collaboration with the…

Candidate Interview: Vickie Tonkins – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5

Oct 13, 2025 27m

Hear from Vickie Tonkins, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5.Links:Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy…

Candidate Interview: Lauren Nelson – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5

Oct 13, 2025 26m

Hear from Lauren Nelson, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5.Links:Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy…

Community Conversation: Ranked Choice Voting in Colorado

Oct 07, 2025 53m

Learn more about Ranked Choice Voting, how it's done, the benefits and how we can make this happen, in this Community Conversation hosted by NAACP Colorado Springs and the League of Women Voters of…

Colorado Springs City Council D6 Candidate Forum 2025

Mar 20, 2025 1h

Hear from candidates running to represent District 6 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project. It was held on…

Colorado Springs City Council D5 Candidate Forum 2025

Mar 18, 2025 1h

Hear from candidates running to represent District 5 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and NAACP-Colorado Springs. It was…

Colorado Springs City Council D1 Candidate Forum 2025

Mar 17, 2025 1h 1m

Hear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at…

Colorado Springs City Council D4 Candidate Forum 2025

Mar 12, 2025 24m

Hear from candidates running to represent District 4 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and RISE Southeast. It was held on…

Colorado Springs City Council D3 Candidate Forum 2025

Mar 01, 2025 1h

Hear from candidates running to represent District 3 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region & Hillside Advisory Team. The…

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