The Peak News

#266 - The Peak News - Education and Media: The Adjunct Possible | Rob Thompson

6/26/2025: The Adjunct Possible Hosted by Chaim Goldman and  Rob Thompson The Adjunct Possible: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines: 1) The Risk of Radical Islam: Mohamad Faridi, 2)The Hate Crime Hoax, 3) J6 Praying Grandma 4) Pikes Peak Pride (two years); Interview; (FINAL SHOW): Talking new media and social platforms, including AI, and how to be successful building your tribe for personal or business reasons, with Rob Thompson, Lead Architect for “The 411 for the 719” local business directory, the largest social network in our region with 100k+ members, and a former USAF Thunderbird com-chief: The Adjacent Possible; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To contact Rob Thompson, and to learn about the 411 for the 719, check out their website: www.The411ForThe719.com [http://www.The411ForThe719.com]

#265 - The Peak News - Faith and Family: The new New Life Scandal | Jason Lupo and Aaron Lujan

6/25/25: The new New Life Scandal | Jason Lupo and Aaron Lujan Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk The new New Life Scandal; Local Faith and Family; Interview: The New New Life Scandal. Citizen Journalists Jason Lupo and Aaron Luhan report on the controversy in our biggest local church, as Pastor Brady Board steped down amid allegations that he knew more about the sexual abuse committed by Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, than; The New New Life Scandal; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!

#264 - The Peak News - The State of the Peak: What's Next?

6/24/25: The State of the Peak: What's Next? Hosted by Chaim Goldman The State of the Peak: What's Next?; Government and Politics Headlines: Why we need to take The Media Back: Interview; “The State of The Peak” as we continue to investigate hyper-local news stories in our region and “saying the quiet stuff out loud”, he will also share “what’s next” as we expand our nonprofit foundation’s Citizen Journalist and Internship programs, and as we prepare to begin teaching Broadcast Journalism to local youth in the Colorado Springs D11 School District starting this August. Chaim will also discuss the very real challenges of taking the media back in our region, including reestablishing ethics in journalism, and the many ways that you can join our efforts.: The State of the Peak; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller     Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!

#263 - The Peak News - Pikes Peak Pride | The Peak Journalist Jordan Baldwin

6/23/25: Pikes Peak Pride | The Peak Journalist Jordan Baldwin Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin  Pikes Peak Pride; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Israel Iran 2) New Newlife Scandal 3) Pikes Peak Pride no proclamation; Interview: The Peak investigates Pikes Peak Pride, the yearly parade and festival in downtown Colorado Springs that occurred last weekend. Who’s behind it, what was it like to attend, who participated, and is it truly a “family friendly” event for our community? The Peak had its Citizen Journalists on the scene… and today we are joined by Peak investigative journalists Jordan Baldwin and Melanie Ingerson for the report on today’s broadcast. We’ll be “saying the quiet stuff out loud” about Pikes Peak Pride: History of Pikes Peak Pride: and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller   Check out our CTE brodcast program, or one of our amazing podcasts!

#262 - The Peak News - Education and Media: Juneteenth | Shirley Martinez, President of the Pikes Peak Diversity Council

6/19/2025: Juneteenth: History and Controversy Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Shirley Martinez Juneteenth: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines:1) Karman Line, 2) Indy/Insider, 3) D20 Losing Funding; Interview; Juneteenth with guest Shirley Martinez, President of the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, D8 School Board Member, Rev. MLK Preservation Society, talking the History and Controversy of Juneteenth: History of Juneteenth; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller To contact Shirley Martinez, and to learn about the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, check out their website: www.PPDiversityCouncilInc.org [http://www.PPDiversityCouncilInc.org]