Episodios

  • Episode 16: Open Spaces Accessible for All

    Episode 16: Open Spaces Accessible for All
    Jan 29 2026

    Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to continue exploring our open spaces and discover different ways they are made accessible for all.

    Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)

    • Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks

    • Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks

    Other Guests

    • Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger

    • Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger

    This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:

    • National Park Service
    • CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
    Related Resources

    For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
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    28 m
  • Episode 15: Exploring Our Open Spaces

    Episode 15: Exploring Our Open Spaces
    Dec 19 2025

    Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to explore the city's open spaces, and learn how to get outside safely and responsibly.

    Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)

    • Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks

    • Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks

    Other Guests

    • Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger

    • Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger

    This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:

    • National Park Service
    • CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
    Related Resources

    For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
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    28 m
  • Episode 14: The Hidden Magic of Boulder's Prairie Landscapes

    Episode 14: The Hidden Magic of Boulder's Prairie Landscapes
    Dec 3 2025

    Discover the magic of Boulder's prairie landscapes in a piece written by Sam Clusman.

    • Read the blog here

    This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:

    • National Park Service
    • CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
    Related Resources

    For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
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    7 m
  • Episode 13: Connecting Through Arts and Culture

    Episode 13: Connecting Through Arts and Culture
    Oct 28 2025

    Explore Boulder’s vibrant arts and culture scene and hear from local leaders who are helping shape the city’s creative community.

    Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
    • Lauren Click – Arts and Culture Manager, City of Boulder
    Other Guests:
    • David Dadone - Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
    • Leah Brenner Clack – Founder and Executive Director of Street Wise Arts
    • Kirsten Wilson – Founder and Executive Director of Motus Theater
    This episode was hosted by Angela Urrego and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage. Related Resources:
    • Office of Arts and Culture
    • Boulder Arts Blueprint
    • Arts & Economic Prosperity 6
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    22 m
  • Episode 12: A Boulder Future

    Episode 12: A Boulder Future
    Aug 4 2025

    Dive into the city’s guiding policy document, the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, as the city and Boulder County work on a major update of the plan to help shape the future of Boulder.

    Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
    • Kristofer Johnson - Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager, City of Boulder
    • Kathleen King - Comprehensive Planning Planner Principal, City of Boulder
    Other Guests:
    • Hannah Hippley - Long Range Planning Division Manager, Boulder County
    • Community Member voices – A Boulder Future Kick-off Video
    This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Julie Causa. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage. Related Resources:
    • The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Update project page
    • Community Connectors Program
    • Community Connectors in Residence
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    35 m
  • Episode 11: Local Government 101

    Episode 11: Local Government 101
    May 1 2025

    Take a step back into high school civics to learn how Boulder’s government works - and discover how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in your local community.

    Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
    • Carl Castillo, Chief Policy Advisor
    • Elesha Johnson, City Clerk
    Other Guests:
    • Glen Krutz, Political Science Professor at University of Colorado Boulder
    This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Related Resources:
    • Municipal Initiative Petition Guidelines
    • City of Boulder Boards and Commissions
    • City of Boulder Ranked Choice Voting Guide
    • Boulder City Council Frequently Asked Questions
    Clarification: The number of employees serving the City of Boulder fluctuates based on seasonal and temporary hires. At one point in the show, a guest mentions that the city employs 1,500 people. This number varies and gets as high as 1,800.
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    22 m
  • Episode 10: Connecting Our Canopies

    Episode 10: Connecting Our Canopies
    Nov 29 2024

    Climb into this episode about Boulder's city trees and hear from the people who care for them.

    Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
    • Andrew Holt, Forester
    • Calvin Wing, Crew Lead
    • Heather Bearnes-Loza, Senior Program Manager for the Nature-based Climate Solutions Team
    • Kathleen Alexander, Forestry Manager
    • Regina Elsner, Senior Manager of Natural Resources
    Other Guests:
    • Daniel Hanson, Community Forestry Corps Lead
    • Mike Reichert, Tree Trust Program Manager
    • Community Forestry Corps members and tree planting volunteers, Mallory, Josue and Ellory.
    This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Jonathan Thornton. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team and edited by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Related Resources:
    • All About City Trees
    • City of Boulder Staff Land Acknowledgement
    • Inquire Boulder
    • Cool Boulder
    • PLAY Boulder Foundation Tree Trust & Tree Tender Training
    • Cooling Our City
    • City Heat Mapping
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    32 m
  • Join Us Sept. 7 at What's Up Boulder!

    Join Us Sept. 7 at What's Up Boulder!
    Aug 21 2024

    Meet your neighbors and people behind the city — attend What's Up Boulder!

    When: Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 - 4 p.m. Where: East Boulder Community Park between the soccer field and East Age Well Center. What: Popsicles, lawn games, a foam party, conversations with council members, music and much more!

    Get the details on our website.
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    2 m