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Making Democracy Work

Making Democracy Work

By: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
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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/All Rights Reserved Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • School District 11 School Board Candidate Forum - 2025
    Oct 29 2025

    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 of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.

    View video of the forum: https://youtube.com/live/gQhf6MOFpbE

    The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org

    Links:

    Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

    Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

    Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

    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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

    Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

    Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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    1 hr
  • Manitou Springs Election Forum - 2025
    Oct 24 2025

    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, 205 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at the Cliff House.

    Forum sponsors include Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Bulletin, the Cliff House, the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and Studio 809 Podcasts.

    1:50 School board candidates

    5:49 School bond referendum

    20:05 Natalie Johnson, mayoral candidate

    23:18 Ward 2 City Council candidates

    30:15 Ward 3 City Council candidates

    50:10 Ballot measure 2A

    The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org

    Links:

    Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

    Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

    Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

    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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

    Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

    Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • LWVPPR Ballot Issues Forum - Fall 2025
    Oct 22 2025

    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 at Brookdale Skyline.

    The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate and issues forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org

    We may also listen to the forum on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/live/9HEkdH9qWnw?si=zusQBsGwmfJTocd7

    Links:

    Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696

    Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/

    Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/

    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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

    Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

    Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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    42 mins
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