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Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray discusses city governance issues, and especially items on the council agenda, underscoring their importance in our daily lives.
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Colorado Springs City Councilor Jill Gaebler and former councilor Jan Martin share their perspectives on local happenings and politics. Get the scoop a week before it hits the newspapers.
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Join Dave and Judy as they look under rocks for wisdom about life in this crazy world. Guests often join them as they discuss people and current events globally, nationally and locally. Your hosts: Judy Pearring is an Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us, a professional collaborative workspace in downtown Colorado Springs. Dave Gardner manages a collective of Colorado Springs podcasts and is executive director of GrowthBusters, a nonprofit dedicated to public awarenes ...
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Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table.
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From Panic to Peace: How to Cure Your Financial PTSD - The Tax Answers Advisor
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52:59Does the thought of opening your mailbox send you into a panic? Do you feel paralyzed by unfiled tax returns or mounting IRS debt? You are not alone. In this unique crossover episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge sits down with family therapy expert Lydia Schneider to explore the deep emotional impact of financial stress. We disc…
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Attorney Bookkeeping & IRS Tax Compliance: Trust Accounts, Retainers, Red Flags, and Smart Tax Strategies - The Tax Answers Advisor
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41:38If you’re an attorney, law firm owner, family lawyer, or legal professional trying to balance client work with financial responsibilities, this episode is a must-listen. Host Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC, sits down with Merry Stewart of Quick Win Bookkeeping to reveal the bookkeeping, tax, and compliance mistakes attorneys make every single day — many…
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All candidates for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District were invited to present their platforms and answer questions from the public on November 15. 4 candidates attended: Zuri Horowitz, Jessica Killin, Justice Lord, and Joe Reagan. Incumbent Jeff Crank did not. The town hall was hosted by Pikes Peak Bulletin at Community Anchor Academy in southea…
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Finding Confidence Again: Healing Inside & Out with Financial and Personal Care - The Tax Answers Advisor
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32:53In this emotional and inspiring episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, we explore how two seemingly different professions — a Licensed Esthetician and a Tax Resolution Specialist — actually work toward the same mission: ➡️ Restoring confidence ➡️ Reducing stress ➡️ Helping people feel whole again Together, we dig into how caring for your skin and cari…
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Healing Your Stress—Body and Finances: Finding Peace Through Tax Relief and Mind-Body Balance in Colorado Springs - The Tax Answers Advisor
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41:46In this inspiring episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge, EA welcomes Vernon Burgess, holistic massage practitioner and founder of Solor LLC in Colorado Springs. Together, they explore the deep connection between financial stress and physical tension, showing how true relief comes when you heal both. Discover how addressing your t…
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America’s Dirty Little Secret: Breaking Free from Tax Fear and Finding Financial Peace - The Tax Answers Advisor
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46:34If you’ve ever opened an IRS or California Franchise Tax Board letter and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge, EA, is joined by Leighanne LaFrenz Nickel, CPA, to reveal “America’s Dirty Little Secret” — the emotional and financial burden of unresolved tax debt. Together…
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Tax Therapy Meets Massage Therapy: The Healing Connection You Didn’t Expect! - The Tax Answers Advisor
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37:53Feeling overwhelmed by IRS tax debt, unfiled returns, or surprise tax bills? In this unique episode of The Tax Answer Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, EA and CTRC, sits down with Courtney Cullen of Hippy Hands Massage LLC to explore how tax relief and massage therapy work hand-in-hand to reduce financial stress and help you sleep better at night. Discover…
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Democracy in Action – Highlighting the Importance of Local Election
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Payroll Tax Nightmares: Real Relief Options That Actually Work - The Tax Answers Advisor
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28:27If you’ve ever felt the weight of payroll tax problems pulling your business under, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face the IRS alone either. In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge sits down with David Ramirez, an Enrolled Agent, former IRS agent, and U.S. Tax Court Practitioner based in Hawaii, to uncover the truth abo…
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From Sleepless Nights to Peace of Mind: Breaking Free from IRS Stress - The Tax Answers Advisor
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31:07Are overdue tax bills, unfiled returns, or surprise IRS collections stealing your peace of mind? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in fear. In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge sits down with tax attorney Eric Green to uncover the real strategies that help taxpayers escape the grip of overwhelming IRS…
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Hiding from the IRS for 8 Years: My Journey to Redemption - The Tax Answers Advisor
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40:28What happens when fear of the IRS takes over your life? For one man, it meant nearly a decade of hiding, sleepless nights, and constant anxiety about when the next letter or phone call would arrive. But what began as years of secrecy and stress transformed into a powerful journey of hope, financial freedom, and a mission to help others break free f…
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You’re Not Alone: Beating IRS Troubles with Proven Military Tax Solutions - The Tax Answers Advisor
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40:13On this episode of Tax Answer Advisor, Marcelino Dodge sits down with seasoned tax professional Felicia Dixon for a conversation designed specifically for military families and active-duty service members. Broadcasting from Colorado Springs—a major military hub—Marcelino and Felicia tackle the real tax challenges faced by those who serve. They disc…
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Divorce & the IRS: How to Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes Before It’s Too Late - The Tax Answers Advisor
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38:52Divorce is hard enough—don’t let tax issues make it harder. In this special episode of Tax Answer Advisor, Marcelino Dodge sits down with Patrick Wanzer, CPA, CTRC, author, and co-founder of Breakthrough Tax Resolution, for a deep dive into the complex intersection of taxes and divorce. Whether you’re overwhelmed by unfiled returns, surprised by a …
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Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion Center uses Scaler waves, biophotonic light frequency and Fibonacci sequence to raise the energy of your cells so your immune system can pull the toxins out of your body. In this episode Dave and Judy chat with Alan and Kelly McIinnis about the unique service they offer at The Next Us. Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion i…
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6: MeadowGrass Music Festival: Sneak Preview
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45:24Hear a sampling of the musical artists who’ll take the stage at Memorial Day Weekend’s MeadowGrass Music Festival. Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Barney and MeadowGrass Music Director Steve Harris share details about this popular festival in the Black Forest while we listen to a few of the bands. Also, Going N…
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About one in 550 Coloradans live with MS (multiple sclerosis), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. A cure hasn’t yet been found, but research has resulted in many effective treatment options. Learn about some fun ways to support that research. In this episode: (at 24:24) Kasey McBride of the National MS Society and Amy Str…
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4: Plug In With Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler
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51:08Are Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler as “plugged in” to what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region as they were when serving on city council? We try to find out. Jan and Jill co-hosted the first Studio 809 podcast, CityTalk, which debuted in 2017, so we’re excited to have them back, as the first guests on The Next Us. In this episode, we discuss Colorado…
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Dave and Judy continue discussion of top issues at the local and regional level for 2024, including passenger rail for the front range, traffic issues, our new mayor, and a rom com in theatres. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Them vs Us - Episode of the Planet Critical podcast featuring George Monbiot https://www.planetcritical.com/p/its-them-vs-us…
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Car accidents and aggressive driving, living in the moment, the climate crisis, Gaza and Ukraine, scarcity and abundance, and the 2024 election feature in this discussion of what will dominate conversations in the new year. Recorded on December 27, 2023. The Next Us is recorded in the Studio 809 community podcast studio at The Next Us, a profession…
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Civility and respect are top of mind in this debut of The Next Us podcast – connecting the community, finding the best in ourselves, and finding our way through 2023 and beyond. Co-Hosts: Judy Pearring, Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us. Dave Gardner, chief podcast guru at the Studio 809 community podcast collective. The …
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Sneak Preview: Music You’ll Hear at MeadowGrass Music Festival 2023
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39:03Get a taste of what you’ll hear under the sun and stars this Memorial Day weekend in the Black Forest. MeadowGrass Music Festival Music Director Steve Harris drops by the studio to fill us in on the artists who’ll grace the stage and give us a musical sampling from some of the bands. In this episode we hear the music of The Coffis Brothers, Red Moo…
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A Deeper Connection: MeadowGrass Music Festival 2023
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Two Chicano Warriors Fight Southern Colorado Battles
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What If Festival of Innovation & Imagination 2022
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The coming to an end. The post Final Musings appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.By Bill Murray
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Colorado Springs thoughts on Present and Future
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28:59Are things slowing down for Colorado Springs? Do sales tax revenues show a slowing of Colorado Springs economic activity? Is there a slowing of housing sales? Are $500K homes out of the reach of the average resident? Does it look like ARMs are making a comeback? Will the new development in Downtown Colorado Springs pick up the slack of an economic …
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Colorado Springs Ballot Issues for November 2022
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33:17Didn’t we just finish an election? Recreational Marijuana (aka Cannabis) is on the Colorado Springs November 2022 ballot. Will it pass? The PPRTA tax extension issue spells out where the money is going. It looks like the Smoke & Mirror games regarding some city financing issues are raising some eyebrows. Is it 3-card Monty or the Pea in the Shell g…
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We’re all affected by decisions that Colorado Springs City Council makes.
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25:27If Colorado Springs drops into a recession, what does it mean for you? What is City Council’s function? What is the 60% solution? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an 80% solution? 100% solution? Impact Fees: Is the city attempting to slide another issue by the citizens? What’s O&M? Do we need it? What game is being played here and to who’s benefit? Tax …
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Are Impact Fees the Panacea that will solve all of Colorado Springs financial problems?
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29:59Will the taxpayer get stuck……………….. again? PPRTA Ballot issue. Will Constitution Ave. finally be scrapped? What are the plans for Nevada Ave.? Do Colorado Springs communities get the attention they need? Do communities matter? What’s a “Shoehorn” project? Is one coming to a neighborhood near you? Did you know about it? What’s this 70% stuff? Who pa…
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Is there a unifying vision for Colorado Springs?
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37:28Can Colorado Springs afford its own growth? What are the mayoral and city council candidates’ vision for Colorado Springs? Can Colorado Springs survive on sales taxes alone? Will the proposed impact fees cover the needs of the city’s expansion? How could it with all the tax give-a-ways? Is Colorado Springs inefficient in its functioning as a city? …
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Councilman Bill Murray Does a Little Magic
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38:16What is the problem the city is solving regarding Constitution Ave? Listen to how magically Councilman Bill Murray segues from Utilities to Homeowners Associations to Constitution Ave. What is the Economy doing at this stage? Where have all the workers gone? Will there be a recession in 2023? Some people say “Yes” and others say “No.” Which will it…
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Healthcare: A cautionary tale from a local perspective. The opinions of the speakers are their own and do not reflect the positions of Studio809podcast.com. What is really going on with our healthcare system? Is being threatened or intimidated the modus operandi of today’s medical establishment? Who is advocating for you when it comes to your healt…
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Music at the Indy: Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin
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A number of issues that are current for today’s environment.
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32:34Guns Guns Guns 1) Gun regulations. Rules of Engagement. Ban open carry? 2) A sniper on the roof. 3) Let’s begin with Public Safety. 4) Colorado Springs being sued again. The post A number of issues that are current for today’s environment. appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.By Bill Murray
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Summer of Music: Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative
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Is the data being provided by the city to the citizens to make future decisions good?
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32:15Apparently NOT! Is there a disconnect between what data the city is providing the public vs. the real world? Do emerging economies affect Colorado Springs? Are they Colorado Springs competition? Should Colorado Springs be looking at future trends? What is the fastest growing demographic in the labor force? Will Colorado Springs ebb out of the compe…
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Can’t argue with the data When did the slower growth rate begin? Was the Great Recession tough on Colorado Springs? Data shows Colorado Springs is getting older. True or False? What is the largest growing demographic? Has there been under-building in Colorado Springs? For how long? Do you want to retire in place? Should the city be data driven? Wha…
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Executive Compensation in the City of Colorado Springs
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39:33Are the city’s executives under paid? Public and private section executive compensation. Can and should the city of Colorado Springs try and compete? Does the old adage “You get want you pay for” apply here? There’s a faction that wants the city to be run like the private sector. But can it? Will it? Does it show an inclination that it wants to? Co…
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Things are Changing Whether or Not Certain Factions Want to Accept It.
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30:53But, then again, some things are not. Is income flat in Colorado Springs? Has Colorado Springs reached the point of low wages and high costs? Is the growth slowing or accelerating? Is Colorado Springs becoming more diverse? Get ready for a couple of November Ballot Issues. Councilman Bill Murray is announcing his support for a candidate for Sheriff…
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The 2023 Mayoral Election in Colorado Springs
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30:36Are these the best candidates for the future of Colorado Springs? Four persons have declared their intention to run for Colorado Springs mayor in 2023. Does one have too much baggage? Does a novice stand a chance? Retreads anyone? What are the candidate’s interests and what do they hope to accomplish? This question should be asked of every candidat…
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The April 2022 Colorado Springs Fiscals are out.
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31:29Should we be doing a Happy Dance? The Fiscal 2022 Data is current, right? When will the party end? We’re in a housing bubble, right? New rental homes are being built. Care to guess what the rents will be? Is the dream of fiber optics finally being realized? The Hot Topic for City Council: Massage Parlors. Whoop De Do. Really important stuff don’t y…
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Is a Dose of Medicine Coming to Colorado Springs in the Near Future?
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41:58Can Colorado Springs afford its own growth? Have other communities outstripped Colorado Springs in income & economic activity? Is the politicization of everything contributing to the slow income and economic growth? Is there political idiocracy on the Colorado Springs city council? Does Colorado Springs have the money for huge capital outlays? Is a…
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What’s Going On with Colorado Springs Utilities?
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37:29Is there mischief afoot? Are changes occurring that some people don’t like? Some people aren’t happy. Is the lack of investment in CSU’s infrastructure over the past decades gotten Colorado Springs to this point? Are the chickens finally coming home to roost? Does city council have enough experience to manage a 21st century city owned utility? Is t…
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