Let’s Talk Boulder

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.

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.

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

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

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.