Best Delegate 2 Elevate Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 29: Mastering Business Growth with Brian Kerlin, Founder and CEO of Optitude 32:06

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Discover the art of strategic delegation with Brian Kerlin, CEO of Optitude. Learn how entrepreneurs can break free from bottlenecks, optimize their time, and scale their businesses by implementing smart delegation strategies. Brian shares his "document, demonstrate, duplicate" framework and insights on when and how to effectively hand off tasks to…

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June 24, 2025: Black Pride Colorado marks 5 year milestone; Was Captain Kidd really a notorious pirate? 49:31

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June is Pride Month, centered on acknowledging the accomplishments and the experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community. And for one Colorado nonprofit, it’s also time to celebrate a big milestone and focus on the work left to be done. Then, Colorado author and history buff Samuel Marquis sets the record straight about his ninth-great-grandfather…

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E252: Small Team, Massive Impact: Pia Silva’s 2-Person Agency Blueprint 33:12

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Show Notes with Khairy Varre: In this episode, I sit down with Pia Silva, the creator of the No BS Agency Model, to unpack how agency owners can thrive with a lean, nimble team (sometimes just two people) and still generate high profits and impact. Pia shares her journey from struggling with a traditional agency model to pivoting into a simplified,…

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2 Ways You’re Making Leadership Harder (And How to Fix It) 20:08

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In this episode, Jena dives into two common leadership traps that trip up even the best leaders — The Emotion Loop and The Me Myth. These inner challenges can turn tough situations into overwhelming dramas, keeping you stuck in frustration, self-doubt, or ego-driven reactions. She will share what these traps look like, why they happen, and simple, …

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June 23, 2025: How Iran might retaliate after US bombing; The debate over home rule 49:21

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The U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend in what our guest calls “a watershed moment.” Now what? And how did we get here? Key questions Ryan asks the head of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver, Micheline Ishay. Then, Purplish explores the debate over home rule as Douglas County holds a special electio…

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June 20, 2025: What MDMA and other psychedelics can teach about Colorado's embrace of psilocybin 49:04

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A major psychedelics conference wraps up in Denver today. Its mission is to get more people, especially policy makers, comfortable with what has been underground. We speak with the founder of MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Science, about the science and what's left to learn as Colorado licenses psilocybin healing centers. Pl…

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June 19, 2025: For Juneteenth, a celebration and reflection of Black history in Colorado 49:06

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Today is Juneteenth, a time to celebrate and reflect. We talk with people who took part in Denver's annual celebration and parade. Then we head to the Boulder History Museum where an exhibit called "Proclaiming Colorado's Black History" ends its three-year run in September. Plus, the perseverance of 101-year-old Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. James Harve…

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June 18, 2025: When forgiveness isn't optional 49:23

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In her arresting new novel "Penitence," author Kristin Koval creates a plot in which forgiveness is difficult, yet inescapable. The storyline allows her to explore issues of gun safety and juvenile justice, as well. Koval, who lives in the Boulder area, joined us at the 20th annual Lit Fest for our reading series "Turn The Page with Colorado Matter…

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June 17, 2025: Uncertain future for vaccine guidance; On the trail of art stolen by the Nazis; Cycling without Age 49:21

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It's a changing of the guard for the group that guides the nation's vaccine policy. We spoke with a Colorado pediatrician who used to be on the panel about how that could reshape guidance and the concerns she has moving forward. Then, a Denver woman unravels the mystery of her mother's past after fleeing Nazi Germany, and the art her family left be…

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251. The Power of Identity, Intuition and Letting Go 1:23:24

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Every so often, you get the chance to stop performing, get honest, and tell the truth behind the titles. This was that moment. Kate Kenney, who’s not just a brilliant host but also a dear friend, invited me into a conversation that went way beyond business. We talked about the messy, real, beautiful process of shifting from high-achieving autopilot…

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Episode 28: Women Don't Expire: Delegation Secrets from Second Act Entrepreneurs with Barbara Brooks 37:28

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Join Bonnie Schutz and Barbara Brooks as they dive into the power of delegation, community building, and conquering imposter syndrome. Learn how women over 40 can leverage volunteers, advisors, and strategic partnerships to grow their businesses, challenge ageism, and unlock their full potential in their second act of entrepreneurship.…

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From Petty Drama to Powerful Culture: How Leaders Can Stop Gossip and Shift Team Dynamics 20:08

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Do you ever feel like a camp counselor or referee, constantly caught in the middle of gossip and petty drama at work? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jena dives into why drama thrives in small teams and how leaders often get pulled in—even when they don’t want to be. She shares her own early leadership struggles with gossip and the costly hidden…

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June 16, 2025: DOJ wants Colorado's election records; A new way to measure snowpack by air to help water planners 49:10

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The Justice Department wants Colorado's voting records. We ask the Secretary of State and the head of Colorado's County Clerks about the request and the reasons. Then, a new way to measure snowpack from the air could help waters planners make sure there's enough to go around. Plus, the debate over the sale of federal public lands, how the land is m…

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June 13, 2025:On Jewish life in the US today in all its beauty, anxiety, and complexity 49:22

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About the same time a man shot flames at Jewish people in Boulder, Rabbi Caryn Aviv hit "send" on the final draft of her new book, “Unlearning Jewish Anxiety.” Aviv is the spiritual leader of Judaism Your Way in Denver and Boulder. Previously she taught Israel-Palestine studies at a university level. Rabbi Aviv is also Sr. Host Ryan Warner's rabbi.…

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June 12, 2025: Deconstructing DEI - the future of diversity initiatives in Colorado 48:52

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In the wake of 2020's racial reckoning, DEI initiatives surged across the country, from corporations to the classroom. But that momentum has taken a big hit in recent months under a new presidential administration as evidenced by federal funding cuts, restructured priorities and arguably a growing political backlash against DEI policies. So what's …

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June 11, 2025: What a new medical school means for rural healthcare; A top Northern Colorado tourist spot blossoms 49:23

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Colorado Matters travels to Northern Colorado, as crews in Greeley build the state's third medical school. How it could ease the physician shortage. Then, we visit the test gardens that help determine which plants you find in your local nursery. And a commencement speech at CSU from a budding documentarian who defies cultural expectations.…

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June 10, 2025: Church finds connection through psychedelics; Colorado's effort to ensure police accountability 49:21

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As the state allows its first psilocybin healing centers, a church in Colorado Springs is finding connection through psychedelics. We visit the church with "The Trip: CPR's coverage of Colorado's psychedelic journey." Then, Colorado led the nation for police accountability reform in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. We find out how it's …

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250. The Legal Side of Scaling with Autumn Boyd 34:10

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Editorial Note From Khairy: In this episode of the Mastery Matrix Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Autumn Boyd, attorney to some of the biggest names in the online business world. We’re talking all things legal when it comes to scaling your business in 2025 and beyond. If you’re growing fast, thinking about partnerships, or using AI in your o…

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Episode 27: When Delegation Goes Wrong with your host, Bonnie Schutz 14:52

15d ago14:52

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In this episode, the host Bonnie Schutz discusses the challenges that can arise when delegation goes wrong. She shares a personal story about promoting a long-time team member to a management role, only to face issues with inconsistent work quality and having to eventually let the person go. Bonnie provides advice on how to identify signs of proble…

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The Delegation Dilemma: Why Leaders Hold On Too Tight 15:14

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(#15) In this episode, Jena explores the hidden struggles behind why leaders resist delegation—even when they know it’s necessary. Drawing from her own leadership journey and insights from a recent workshop, Jena dives deep into the identity challenges, fears, and mindset shifts that keep leaders stuck doing tasks they’ve outgrown. She unpacks comm…

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June 9, 2025: The bestselling novel 'Go As a River' weaves an engrossing tale of a watery ghost town 49:13

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As a girl growing up in Gunnison, Shelley Read swam in Blue Mesa Reservoir. And she knew of the watery ghost town just beneath her. That ultimately led to her writing about it; the novel, now a global bestseller, is called "Go As A River." And it's not just about the disappearance of the town of Iola, Colorado. Then, students creating a workforce f…

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June 6, 2025: The challenge of tracking federal cuts; Festival Flamboyan creates connection 49:17

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"The Impact Project" is a tool to track and display cuts to federal agencies; we speak with the founding director. Then, an update on the survivors and the suspect in Sunday's firebomb attack in Boulder. Plus, a nationally renowned Colorado theater company that makes theater-going more accessible adapts in the face of canceled grants. And Festival …

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June 5, 2025: Supporting Boulder attack survivors; Measles and summer travel; Reimagining fatherhood 49:05

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We hear from a survivor of the firebomb attack in Boulder as the community gathers to show support and solidarity. Then, what to know about the spread of measles as the busy summer travel season begins. Plus, a summit ahead of Father's Day aims to "restore, rebuild, and reimagine" fatherhood in a supportive and inclusive way. Later, how federal cut…

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June 4, 2025: A Hiroshima survivor remembers; Challenges for Colorado jobseekers; Thriving with diabetes 48:48

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Hiroshima survivor Tamayo Terada welcomed us into her Denver home, as her adult children gathered round. Less than a month after that gathering, Terada passed away. Then, advice for jobseekers in uncertain times. Plus, a Colorado woman's half-century journey with diabetes. And, Colorado country music, according to The Barlow.…

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249. Unlocking Optimal Performance with Adolfo Gómez Sánchez 35:22

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Editorial Note from Khaïry: When I recorded this episode with Adolfo Gomez Sanchez, I was expecting another conversation about high performance. What I got instead was a masterclass in recalibration. We often chase performance as a way to prove ourselves. To win, to achieve, to stay relevant. But what Adolfo reminds us is that performance isn’t som…

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June 3, 2025: Aging Matters explores grief and ways to cope; How Colorado's policing laws have changed 49:07

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Today, we explore grief and how to cope with it in Aging Matters. Plus, we visit a clothing and coffee shop in Longmont where they host weekly "grief circles." Then, how has Colorado state law about policing changed since George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis five years ago. And later, Colorado Wonders about why there aren't more fruit…

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Episode 26: Delegation Decoded: Scaling Your Business Without Losing Your Sanity with Samantha Prestidge 37:47

22d ago37:47

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In this powerful episode of Delegate 2 Elevate, host Bonnie Schutz sits down with Samantha Prestidge, a dynamic business strategist who helps entrepreneurs transform chaos into momentum. Discover game-changing insights on effective delegation, navigating team dynamics, and breaking through business growth barriers. Sam shares candid stories about b…

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The Hidden Harm of Passive-Aggressive Leadership 19:38

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(#14) Welcome back to Elevated Leadership! In this episode, Jena explores the subtle but damaging effects of passive-aggressive leadership. She breaks down how indirect communication creates confusion, erodes trust, and saps team energy. Jena explains why passive-aggressiveness often stems from fear, insecurity, or habit, and offers practical steps…

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June 2, 2025: Attorney General Phil Weiser says Boulder attack is 'personal'; A shift in immigration protocols? 49:27

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The Jewish holiday of Shavuot, when Jewish people celebrate the gift of the Torah – the Hebrew bible, was marred by violence as eight people were attacked Sunday in Boulder. Attorney General Phil Weiser provided an update on the latest developments. Then, have immigration protocols shifted from finding criminals to stopping those following the curr…

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May 30, 2025: We are starved for stars, says outdoor writer Craig Childs 49:05

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Eighty percent of the world's population can't see The Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs, of Norwood, Colorado, writes about a trek from light to dark in his new book. "The Wild Dark" takes readers from the incandescence of Las Vegas to the spangled skies of rural Nevada. Childs spoke with Sr. Host Ryan Warne…

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May 29, 2025: The campaign to free Tina Peters; The teeth behind the benefits of fluoride 49:03

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Due to President Trump's involvement and a recent high profile pardon, the governor's office has received hundreds of emails from people wanting to see former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters released from prison. Where does the effort stand? Then, it's long been shown that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. A young dentist actually discovered it in …

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May 28, 2025:Investigating 'welfare checks' of migrant children; Colorado Symphony and Lettuce mix it up 49:23

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Federal agents have been knocking on doors in Colorado; on the other side of those doors: kids who crossed the border illegally and alone. CPR Justice reporter Allison Sherry brings us her investigation, a story she broke. Then, could the BLM relocate to Colorado, again? Also, the case of a Grand Junction man convicted in deadly pipe bombings; we t…

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248. Rethinking Delegation with Tim Francis 38:22

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Editorial Note from Khairy: When I recorded this conversation with Tim Francis, AI agents hadn’t yet become as powerful or as common as they are now. Today, many of the administrative tasks we discussed can be handled by technology. But that doesn’t make this episode outdated. It makes it foundational. I believe the future of executive support isn’…

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May 27, 2025: Can psilocybin help veterans overcome PTSD? Black Lives Matters five years after George Floyd's murder 49:22

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Today, the stories of two Colorado veterans who've had two different experiences with PTSD and how to treat it. Could psilocybin be the answer, and if it is, what are the challenges to getting it? We find out with "The Trip: CPR's Coverage of Colorado's Psychedelic Journey." Then, five years after the murder of George Floyd, where does the Black Li…

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Episode 25: Finding Time to Train When You're Drowning in Work with your host, Bonnie Schutz 11:51

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In this episode, the host Bonnie Schutz discusses the common challenge of finding time to train new team members when you're already overwhelmed with work. She provides practical tips and strategies to overcome the "delegation paradox" and efficiently train your team, even when your schedule is packed. The episode covers topics like leveraging SOPs…

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May 23, 2025: Polis on a bevy of lawsuits, federal budget cuts; Severe weather season tears through Colorado 49:22

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"Cruel" and "disastrous" is how Gov. Jared Polis describes the US House's budget plan. Meanwhile, Colorado cities sue him over housing requirements. Also, Polis on immigration and a pedestrian bridge proposed at the State Capitol. Then, a destructive start to severe weather season. Later, how two rafting companies navigate tariffs. And Joe Cocker j…

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May 22, 2025: A 'final exam' for education -- in the classroom with Colorado's teacher of the year 49:03

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Today we go inside the classroom, with Colorado's Teacher of the Year, Janet Damon of Delta High School, an alternative public school in Denver. How growing up in Colorado helped shape her as an educator, plus, her students share the qualities they've learned from her that will help them seize the summer. Also, documentary filmmaker and Colorado Co…

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May 21, 2025: 'Countdown' examines how the U.S. is updating its ‘geriatric’ nuclear arsenal 49:10

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This country’s nuclear arsenal is “geriatric.” And many of the people who maintain it are heading towards retirement. Plus, the agency that oversees the nuclear arsenal has not been immune to the possibility of federal staffing cuts. Colorado science writer Sarah Scoles examines the future of nuclear defense in her book, “Countdown: The Blinding Fu…

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May 20, 2025: Empowering and supporting an aging Colorado: the solutions the state’s considering 49:11

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When it comes to planning for Colorado's fastest growing population, people 65 and older, the state's Senior Specialist on Aging, Kristine Burrows, says it needs to be a group effort that includes government, the business community, nonprofits, philanthropy, and anyone with a vision for big, bold ideas. The state just released a new report called "…

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247. From Burnout to Backend Brilliance: A Solopreneurs's Guide to Strategic Relief with Heidi Decoux 28:35

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Overview Most founders build for freedom but scale it in a way that creates pressure, not peace. In this episode, I sit down with my friend, serial entrepreneur Heidi DeCoux to explore what it really takes to build and exit multiple businesses, and why her latest venture, Cashflow.ai, is a no-brainer solution for solopreneurs who are ready to scale…

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Episode 24: From Academic to Entrepreneur - Mastering the Art of Letting Go with Amanda Nell Edgar, PhD 25:57

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Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar reveals the transformative power of delegation in this eye-opening podcast episode. Learn how a tenured professor turned successful book coach navigated the challenging transition from doing everything herself to building a scalable business by strategically outsourcing tasks. Discover practical insights on trusting your team,…

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May 19, 2025: Polis on vetoes, housing laws; Evolving vision for downtown Denver 49:11

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Governor Jared Polis is flexing his executive power. He vetoed a priority bill for Democrats and threatens to withhold funds from cities that don't follow new housing laws. Also, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about an evolving vision for downtown Denver and big project investments. Then, Denver Post reporter Sam Tabachnik on his investigation in…

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May 16, 2025: Denver mayor on immigration, federal lawsuit, and housing; CSU alum now at MSNBC 49:18

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It’s been a trying year for Denver’s mayor. Mike Johnston has battled with the Trump administration over the city’s welcoming immigration policies. On the flipside, a top attraction, the 16th Street Mall, is finally reopening. Then, a steel startup in Boulder plans to make climate-friendly iron. And MSNBC's Eugene Daniels returns to his alma matter…

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May 15, 2025: Colorado raft supply companies navigate the uncertain waters of tariffs; Preserving oral histories 28:28

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Navigating the on-again-off-again tariffs can be like navigating the rapids on a river in Colorado. We hear from two raft supply companies about the impact. Then, words to live by from the student speaker at Western Colorado University's commencement. Plus, how older Coloradans are connecting with kids in the classroom for mutual benefit. And a cre…

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May 14, 2025: Attorney General Weiser on 20 lawsuits and counting; Jewish music for all 30:14

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President Trump has signed executive orders at a dizzying pace: 152 as of this morning. Any number of them affect Colorado. That has kept Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser very busy -- he's filed filed 20 lawsuits so far challenging some of those orders. Then, cuts to food aid are on the table as Congress considers a new spending bill. Plus, …

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May 13, 2025: How receiving (and writing) letters brings happiness to seniors; 'The Invisible Patient' 29:21

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When Angela Lee moved to Life Care Center of Evergreen, she was lonely. Until one day changed it all...Love For Our Elders is a non-profit organization that aims to relieve loneliness among people living in care facilities through letter writing. Then, a new documentary by a retiree in Grand Junction examines "The Invisible Patient" -- stories of f…

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Episode 23: Mastering Business Growth Through Strategic Ownership with Rona Jobe 24:03

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Join Bonnie Schutz and special guest Rona Jobe as they dive deep into the art of delegation for entrepreneurs. Learn how to break free from the DIY trap, understand the power of task ownership, and transform your business by strategically offloading responsibilities. Discover practical insights on scaling your business, empowering team members, and…

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May 12, 2025: Taking stock of the session with bills that passed, new lawmakers and... poetry 29:11

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Now that this year's state legislative session has ended, what did lawmakers accomplish? And what did they miss? We'll take stock with "Purplish." Plus two freshman lawmakers reflect on their experience. And a little poetry to sum up the session.By Colorado Public Radio

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May 9, 2025: How deportations are playing out in Colorado; A milestone on Colfax Ave. 49:23

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Colorado's a flashpoint when it comes to immigration, especially Aurora and Denver, which the new administration has singled out. CPR justice reporter Allison Sherry and Denverite's Kyle Harris join a roundtable with our colleagues at "The Middle" hosted by Jeremy Dobson. Then, a milestone for construction on Colfax Avenue. Plus, a new passenger tr…

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246. The Real Reason Scaling Feels Slower Than It Should 19:51

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Is scaling your business starting to feel heavy, even though things are going well? In this episode, I explore the common factors creating that drag: offers that can't compete with AI, the mental load of endless decisions, and the complexity of implementing tech without a solid foundation. Learn how to protect your sanity and your team’s well-being…

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