COS '23: The Mayor's Race

20/04/2023

Yemi and Wayne return to the podcast with two new episodes. Find out what they learned in the first round, what they'll focus on first if elected, what endorsement surprised them the most and how they feel they are different from their opponent.

Please listen and share. You can find both episodes on the podcast website — http://ow.ly/pblN50NNZkJ.

13/04/2023

Episode 14 is available now. The runoff period has started and Election Day is Tuesday, May 16th. This episode includes a short update about voter turnout and the final results, plus we have included Yemi’s an Wayne’s original interviews on the podcast. We’re working to get both candidates in for another interview and hope to have those next week.

Please listen and share — http://ow.ly/1LPu50NI9Rx

05/04/2023

Episode 13 — Election Results — is available now. Join me and my guests as we analyze the results of yesterday's election and what to expect in the runoff between Yemi Mobolade and Wayne Williams on May 16th.

Please listen and share — http://ow.ly/PESm50NBIC7

23/03/2023

Episode 11 — Dark Money — looks at the large, independent expenditures trying to influence this year's mayoral election. Two groups are spending several hundred thousand dollars each to attack the candidate they oppose and, hopefully, improve the chances of the candidate they support. Because it's an independent expenditure, they don't have to divulge who their donors are, though we talk about who is likely behind each effort. We also discuss if these efforts can be effective and, if so, who stands to benefit the most.

I'm joined by Eric Sondermann, a long-time Colorado political strategist and now Gazette columnist, and Mark Waller, former El Paso County Commissioner and State Representative.

Please listen and share — http://ow.ly/jrCV50NpGeI.

20/03/2023

Today's bonus episode is a short conversation with Richard Skorman, past President of the Colorado Springs City Council, former mayoral candidate, longtime business owner and one of the founders of the Trails, Open Space and Parks program. Richard shares his views on some of the key issues facing our community and his hope for how the new Mayor leads the city.

Episode 11, out this Thursday, will take a look at the dark money influencing this year's race and whether or not it will have an impact on who makes the runoff and ultimately gets elected Mayor.

Please listen and share — https://cos23mayorsrace.podbean.com/e/richard-skorman-extra.

16/03/2023

Episode 10 is available now. Kris Lewis, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, and former City Councilperson Richard Skorman join me to discuss Affordable Housing - one of the key issues in this year's campaign.

A shortage of affordable housing impacts the City in many ways, from homelessness and health issues to hurting economic development. Kris and Richard talk about what they think is needed and what role the Mayor and the City can play to help solve it.

Please listen and share — www.COS23MayorsRace.com.

09/03/2023

This week's episode is a short update on the candidates' fundraising. Combined they've now raised almost $1.8 million and I talk about who picked up the most and what donors made the largest contributions in this period. I'll be back next week with guest experts and we'll take a look at one of the key issues in the campaign, and we'll talk about the large, dark money campaigns that have started targeting two of the top contenders.

Please subscribe and share — www.COS23MayorsRace.com.

09/03/2023

This week's episode is a short update on the candidates' fundraising. Combined they've now raised almost $1.8 million and I talk about who picked up the most and what donors made the largest contributions in this period. I'll be back next week with guest experts and we'll take a look at one of the key issues in the campaign, and we'll talk about the large, dark money campaigns that have started targeting two of the top contenders.

Please subscribe and share — www.COS23MayorsRace.com.

02/03/2023

Episode 9 — Show Me the Money — is available now.

Money drives politics and that is certainly the case in this year's mayoral election. As of Feb. 15 the candidates have collectively raised more than $1.5 million, with five of the candidates accounting for 99% of that total.

My guest — former state legislator and county commissioner Mark Waller — take a look at how much each candidate has raised and where it's coming from, to give you an idea of who might have influence at City Hall if their candidate gets elected.

You can find the episode on our website — https://cos23mayorsrace.podbean.com — or you can subscribe to COS'23: The Mayor's Race wherever you get your podcasts.

24/02/2023

Episode 8 is out. Please listen and share.

Episode 8 is available now. I'm joined by Dr. Robert Loevy and Dr. Tom Cronin, both retired professors in Political Science at Colorado College. They weigh in on the campaign — who they think are the frontrunners, who might challenge them, and the key issues. You'll also want to hear Dr. Loevy's opinion on Ranked Choice voting.

Please listen and share. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.COS23MayorsRace.com.

Next week's episode — Show Me The Money — will take a detailed look at the candidates' fundraising so far. How much they've raised and where the money is coming from.

24/02/2023

Episode 8 is available now. I'm joined by Dr. Robert Loevy and Dr. Tom Cronin, both retired professors in Political Science at Colorado College. They weigh in on the campaign — who they think are the frontrunners, who might challenge them, and the key issues. You'll also want to hear Dr. Loevy's opinion on Ranked Choice voting.

Please listen and share. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.COS23MayorsRace.com.

Next week's episode — Show Me The Money — will take a detailed look at the candidates' fundraising so far. How much they've raised and where the money is coming from.

17/02/2023

Episode 7 is available now. This episode features candidate Darryl Glenn.

Darryl is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 21 years. Darryl served for eight years on the Colorado Springs City Council and was elected to two terms on the El Paso County Commission. He was the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016 and ran against Doug Lamborn in the primary for U.S. Representative in 2020. He now serves as the Chief Legal Officer for a domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking prevention service agency.

I hope you enjoy the episode and please share the podcast with your friends who want to know more about the candidates. Our next episode will be available around Feb. 24 and will include special guest talking about the candidates and issues.

To listen, visit our website — http://ow.ly/6Oga50MPJ1p — or download it wherever you get your podcasts.