
Episode 15: Exploring Our Open Spaces
19/12/2025 | 28 mins.
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.

Episode 14: The Hidden Magic of Boulder's Prairie Landscapes
03/12/2025 | 6 mins.
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.

Episode 13: Connecting Through Arts and Culture
28/10/2025 | 22 mins.
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

Episode 12: A Boulder Future
04/8/2025 | 35 mins.
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

Episode 11: Local Government 101
01/5/2025 | 21 mins.
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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