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Richard Lipsey, Chairman of Lipsey's (Sporting Goods), Aide to the top general for President John F. Kennedy

"Everytown For Gun Safety" with John Feinblatt; "Independent Map Amendment" with Dave Mellet

Squirm Night 2016 featuring Pitkin County Commissioner Candidates Hawk Greenway, Scott Writer, and Greg Poschman Our summer podcast series is generously underwritten by Turnkey Vacation Rentals. For more information contact Mark Viola at 970 368 4288 or visit turnkeyvr.com. Turnkey Vacation Rentals, is a leader in full service vacation rental management. Turnkey Vacation Rentals supports GrassRoots and our community.

with host Brent Gardner-Smith of Aspen Journalism.

with host Brent Gardner-Smith of Aspen Journalism.

with host Brent Gardner-Smith of Aspen Journalism.

Editors John K. Roth and Leonard Grob, in their book Encountering the Stranger, state that, “Authentic dialogue must aim to overcome existential mistrust of the stranger.” Rather, contributors to their book seek “fundamental change” which may include “revising their own tradition’s assumptions and teaching regarding ‘the other.’ ” An illustrious gathering of renowned scholars, clergy, artists and theologians, representing the Abrahamic traditions, examine this phenomenon in terms of past, present and future encounters with the “stranger.” In addition to the editors, various presenters include several contributors to their book.

In this episode Erik Skarvan interviews Aspen legend Greg Lewis. Following a dream to create programming specifically for locals, Erik Skarvan launched The Local's Show on Grassroots TV in 2005. The Local's Show quickly evolved into a thirty minute talk show featuring inspirational locals; from Olympic athletes, to politicians, to entrepreneurs in order to inspire fellow locals to step up and pursue their dreams too.

Interview with Julia Child

Town of Snowmass Village - Town Council Regular Meeting 5/2/2016

Part 3 of 3 Tribute artists from all over the world performed for the first time on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House. More than 15 artists took the stage throughout the day, from 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. during the annual John Denver Tribute Week that takes place in Aspen every October.

Part 2 of 3 Tribute artists from all over the world performed for the first time on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House. More than 15 artists took the stage throughout the day, from 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. during the annual John Denver Tribute Week that takes place in Aspen every October.

Part 1 of 3 Tribute artists from all over the world performed for the first time on stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House. More than 15 artists took the stage throughout the day, from 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. during the annual John Denver Tribute Week that takes place in Aspen every October.

Maria Semple spoke about her bestselling novel Where’d You Go Bernadette in the finale of the 2014 Winter Words season. Aspen Words, the nonprofit literary organization known for decades as the Aspen Writers’ Foundation, was founded in Aspen in 1976 as a cutting edge poetry conference and literary magazine. Today Aspen Words (AW) is one of the nation’s leading literary centers and a stage for the world’s most prominent contemporary writers. AW programs employ literature as a tool for provoking thought, broadening perspectives, fostering connections, inspiring creativity, and giving voice. Since 2009, we have partnered with the Aspen Institute, underscoring the highest humanistic ideals of Institute founder Walter Paepcke: to better understand human challenges by cultivating one’s inner life through the exchange of words, stories, and ideas.

It is widely accepted that our political system is highly dysfunctional. Most political programs focus on discussing issues and assigning blame. "None of the Above" is an attempt to dissect the problem with an eye toward process, not substance. And, most importantly, to discuss solutions. In this episode host Steven Nemerovski talks with Angie Wells of The Democracy Initiative about their upcoming voting mobilization effort "Democracy Awakening 2016."

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, a Tibetan lama and head of the Shambhala lineage, is grounded in the power of creating enlightened society in everyday life. He will discuss a realistic possibility of peace with an emphasis on the humanizing quality of meditation and a strategy for breaking down society into simple interactions of individual impact. The Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series reflects the founding principles of the Aspen Institute – a commitment to nurturing the ‘whole’ individual – by bringing a range of experts, innovators, and leaders to Aspen to discuss their research and share the latest revelations about the link between mindfulness, physical activity, and emotional well-being.

In this episode Ginny speaks with Aspen Valley Hospital RN's Lori Maloy, Amanda Durham, Ray Knable about "Project MATCH." Medicine in the Mountains is a show hosted by Aspen Valley RN and Director of Community Relations at Aspen Valley Hospital Ginny Dyche that discusses the various programs and healthcare offered at Aspen Valley Hospital. Ginny also addresses important issues such as breast cancer screenings and sports medicine.

In this episode Jerry interviews board-certified family physician, New York Times best-selling author and nutritional researcher Joel Fuhrman, M.D. who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. The Jerry Bovino Show is about people in Aspen who aren't necessarily rich or famous, but who make up the fiber and fabric of our town. The premise of the show is that "everybody has a story," and that every person is interesting, if you find out what really makes them tick.

In this episode Erik Skarvan interviews Town of Basalt council candidate Jennifer Riffle. Following a dream to create programming specifically for locals, Erik Skarvan launched The Local's Show on Grassroots TV in 2005. The Local's Show quickly evolved into a thirty minute talk show featuring inspirational locals; from Olympic athletes, to politicians, to entrepreneurs in order to inspire fellow locals to step up and pursue their dreams too.

In this episode Erik Skarvan interviews Highlands Alehouse Owner Kevin Joseph. Following a dream to create programming specifically for locals, Erik Skarvan launched The Local's Show on Grassroots TV in 2005. The Local's Show quickly evolved into a thirty minute talk show featuring inspirational locals; from Olympic athletes, to politicians, to entrepreneurs in order to inspire fellow locals to step up and pursue their dreams too.