KFFR Public Affairs

Winter Park Film Festival 2026

[https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Public-Affairs-37-1024x1024.png] For this week’s Public Affairs segment, KFFR hosted a deep dive into the upcoming Winter Park Film Festival, which is scheduled to take place this fall from September 10 to 13. We sat down in the studio with festival founders Parks Thomson and Connor Nelson to discuss the origin story of the event and the inspiration behind their vision. If you missed the live broadcast, the complete conversation is now available to stream on demand. During the recording, Parks and Connor shared how the core theme of resilience has heavily shaped their film selection process. They also discussed how that same resilience has helped forge a vibrant, interconnected creative community right here in Grand County. You can listen to the full archive of this interview at KFFR.org or by tuning into the KFFR Public Affairs channel on your preferred podcast platform. Stay tuned for more updates as the festival approaches this September. LISTEN NOW! [https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KFFR-PODCAST-1024x1024.png] LISTEN WHERE YOU PODCAST! Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QXY6j3tN9cjfap2YIH3Xx] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kffr-public-affairs/id1817250142] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2ece840-19a2-45bc-a9c6-10eaf2bca4cc/kffr-public-affairs]

Youth Week’s Podcast Club on Public Affairs

[https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Public-Affairs-36-1024x1024.png] Podcast Club Spotlight: From Idea to Airwaves Did you catch the Middle Park Podcast Club on Public Affairs during Youth Week? If not, the recording is live and ready for your ears! These students took us behind the scenes of their creative process, discussing everything from: * Ideation: How they come up with topics that matter to them. * The Recording Process: Finding their voices and mastering the equipment. * Publication: The excitement of getting their stories out to the world. It is inspiring to hear the next generation of storytellers talk about the power of digital media and the work they put in to be heard. LISTEN NOW! [https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KFFR-PODCAST-1024x1024.png] LISTEN WHERE YOU PODCAST! Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QXY6j3tN9cjfap2YIH3Xx] Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kffr-public-affairs/id1817250142] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2ece840-19a2-45bc-a9c6-10eaf2bca4cc/kffr-public-affairs]

Jen MacPherson, Kremmling Town Manager

What’s the latest buzz in Kremmling? This week on Public Affairs, we’re sitting down with Town Manager Jen MacPherson to get the inside scoop on our growing community! [https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Public-Affairs-34-1024x1024.png] Tune in as she discusses: * Big updates on the new water treatment plant * Exciting new events coming to town * The overall pulse of the community Jen might be a relatively new face in the town, but she’s already fully embraced the Grand County lifestyle. When she’s not at Town Hall, you’ll likely find her tearing up the trails on her snowmobile or motocross bike! She’ll be sharing why she found so much joy in moving here and what makes the Kremmling vibe so special. Don't miss this chance to hear from the person help leading the way for Kremmling! LISTEN NOW! [https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KFFR-PODCAST-1024x1024.png] LISTEN WHERE YOU PODCAST! Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QXY6j3tN9cjfap2YIH3Xx] Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kffr-public-affairs/id1817250142] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2ece840-19a2-45bc-a9c6-10eaf2bca4cc/kffr-public-affairs]

Ami Cullen, Author & Equestrian

[https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Public-Affairs-30-1024x1024.png] Journey from the Courtroom to the Ranch This is a powerful conversation with Ami Cullen, Director of Equestrian Operations and Member Relations at the historic C Lazy U Ranch. This is a story about grit, passion, and the bond between humans and horses that you won’t want to miss. Ami’s story is one of radical transformation and courage. We’ll be diving into: * Running Free: Her book detailing her leap from a career in law to a life dedicated to horses. * Breaking Expectations: Stepping away from the traditional paths placed on young women to take a bold chance on herself. * Finding Home: How that journey eventually led her right here to Grand County. * Heroism in the Heat: Ami will share her firsthand experience and the role she played in rescuing hundreds of horses during the East Troublesome Fire. LISTEN NOW! [https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KFFR-PODCAST-1024x1024.png] LISTEN WHERE YOU PODCAST! Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QXY6j3tN9cjfap2YIH3Xx] Apple Music [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kffr-public-affairs/id1817250142] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/es-co/podcasts/d2ece840-19a2-45bc-a9c6-10eaf2bca4cc/kffr-public-affairs]

Local Roots with Darcy McGregor

[https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Public-Affairs-29-1024x1024.png] We are honored to sit down with Darcy McGregor, a 40-year Grand County local whose life has been deeply rooted in caring for others and building the fabric of our community. Many of you know Darcy as the former owner of the beloved Grandma Miller’s, but her impact goes far beyond the storefront. Darcy will be sharing: * Grand County History: Stories from four decades of life in the high country. * A Life of Service: Her dedicated work as a nurse, including her time in hospice care and her frontline efforts with the Red Cross. * Building Belonging: What it truly means to create spaces where neighbors become family. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of a local who has spent a lifetime making Grand County a better place for us all. LISTEN NOW! [https://kffr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KFFR-PODCAST-1024x1024.png] LISTEN WHERE YOU PODCAST! Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QXY6j3tN9cjfap2YIH3Xx] Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kffr-public-affairs/id1817250142] Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2ece840-19a2-45bc-a9c6-10eaf2bca4cc/kffr-public-affairs]