Making Democracy Work

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Shelly Roehrs at Blue Picket Realty https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

  1. 3D AGO

    Caucus Process 101 with EPC Republicans

    Hear about the Caucus Process from Ken Davis, Chair of the El Paso County Republican Party about party process over the coming months. He chats with Shelly Roehrs, your host, on Making Democracy Work. Donate Today! League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region: https://lwvppr.org/ Candidate Forums: http://vote411.org/ El Paso County Republican Party - https://www.gopelpaso.com/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    14 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Caucus Process 101 with EPC Democrats

    Hear from Conner Roderick, Chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party’s Permanent Organization about party happenings and process over the coming months. He chats with Shelly Roehrs, your host, on Making Democracy Work. Donate Today! League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region: https://lwvppr.org/ Candidate Forums: http://vote411.org/ El Paso County Democratic Party: https://epcodemparty.org/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    14 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    School District 11 School Board Candidate Forum - 2025

    This forum features all candidates for Colorado Springs School District 11 School Board in the Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 28, 205 by the LWVPPR Youth Council and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. View video of the forum: https://youtube.com/live/gQhf6MOFpbE The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org   Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    1 hr

  4. 10/24/2025

    Manitou Springs Election Forum - 2025

    This forum features candidates for mayor, city council and school board, plus pro and con discussion of ballot issues in the Manitou Springs Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 20, 205 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at the Cliff House. Forum sponsors include Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Bulletin, the Cliff House, the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and Studio 809 Podcasts. 1:50 School board candidates 5:49 School bond referendum 20:05 Natalie Johnson, mayoral candidate 23:18 Ward 2 City Council candidates 30:15 Ward 3 City Council candidates 50:10 Ballot measure 2A The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org   Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 15m

  5. 10/23/2025

    LWVPPR Ballot Issues Forum - Fall 2025

    Learn what measures are on the November, 2025 ballot and get pro and con views. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The forum took place October 18, 2025 at Brookdale Skyline. The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate and issues forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. Learn more, and/or join us, at https://lwvppr.org We may also listen to the forum on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/live/9HEkdH9qWnw?si=zusQBsGwmfJTocd7   Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    42 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Candidate Forum - 2025

    Get acquainted with candidates running to represent School District 12 on their school board. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region in collaboration with the students of the Cheyenne Mountain High School U.S. Government and Politics Class. The forum took place October 15, 2025 at Cheyenne Mountain High School. The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate forums (not debates), our candidate survey (VOTE411.org), candidate meet and greets and podcast interviews, to name a few, where ALL candidates on the ballot are invited to participate. You may view a video recording of the forum at: https://www.youtube.com/live/r4sqo35Dvd4 Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information: http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar: https://www.lwvppr.org/   Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com/ Don’t miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    54 min

  7. 10/13/2025

    Candidate Interview: Vickie Tonkins – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5

    Hear from Vickie Tonkins, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5. Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy -https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information - http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar - https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - https://www.vickietonkins.com/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    28 min

  8. 10/13/2025

    Candidate Interview: Lauren Nelson – for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5

    Hear from Lauren Nelson, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5. Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy -https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information - http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar - https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - https://www.electlaurennelson.com/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

    26 min
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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Shelly Roehrs at Blue Picket Realty https://bluepicketrealty.com/agent/shelly-roehers/

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  • Creator
    League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    Making Democracy Work