Let’s Talk Boulder

By City of Boulder

A City of Boulder podcast exploring our community, one conversation at a time.... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Let’s Talk Boulder episodes:

February 18, 2026 Episode 17: Elevate Boulder Voices
Listen to a conversation between Kellie, a community member who participated in Elevate Boulder, the city's Guaranteed Income pilot project, and Rossana Longo, a storyteller who worked with Elevate Boulder participants to capture their experiences.
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11min
January 29, 2026Episode 16: Open Spaces Accessible for All
Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to continue exploring our open spaces and discover different ways they are made accessible for all.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)
Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Other Guests
Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
National Park Service
CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
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29min
December 19, 2025Episode 15: Exploring Our Open Spaces
Join Open Space and Mountain Parks and our Junior Rangers to explore the city's open spaces, and learn how to get outside safely and responsibly.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder)
Topher Downham – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Juanita Echeverri – Education and Outreach Program Manager, Open Space and Mountain Parks
Other Guests
Noah – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
Sadie – Open Space and Mountain Parks Junior Ranger
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
National Park Service
CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
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29min
December 03, 2025Episode 14: The Hidden Magic of Boulder's Prairie Landscapes
Discover the magic of Boulder's prairie landscapes in a piece written by Sam Clusman.
Read the blog here
This episode was hosted by Julie Causa and Cate Stanek. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Music and sounds attributed to:
National Park Service
CV20150611003-western_meadowlark.wav by tim.kahn --

https://freesound.org/s/325572/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0.
Related Resources
For more information about Boulder's open space, visit osmp.org.
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7min
October 28, 2025Episode 13: Connecting Through Arts and Culture
Explore Boulder’s vibrant arts and culture scene and hear from local leaders who are helping shape the city’s creative community.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
Lauren Click – Arts and Culture Manager, City of Boulder
Other Guests:
David Dadone - Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Leah Brenner Clack – Founder and Executive Director of Street Wise Arts
Kirsten Wilson – Founder and Executive Director of Motus Theater
This episode was hosted by Angela Urrego and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage.

Related Resources:
Office of Arts and Culture
Boulder Arts Blueprint
Arts & Economic Prosperity 6
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23min
August 04, 2025Episode 12: A Boulder Future
Dive into the city’s guiding policy document, the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, as the city and Boulder County work on a major update of the plan to help shape the future of Boulder.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
Kristofer Johnson - Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager, City of Boulder
Kathleen King - Comprehensive Planning Planner Principal, City of Boulder
Other Guests:
Hannah Hippley - Long Range Planning Division Manager, Boulder County
Community Member voices – A Boulder Future Kick-off Video
This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Julie Causa. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

For a full transcript, visit the City of Boulder's podcast webpage.

Related Resources:
The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Update project page
Community Connectors Program
Community Connectors in Residence
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36min
May 01, 2025Episode 11: Local Government 101
Take a step back into high school civics to learn how Boulder’s government works - and discover how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in your local community.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
Carl Castillo, Chief Policy Advisor
Elesha Johnson, City Clerk
Other Guests:
Glen Krutz, Political Science Professor at University of Colorado Boulder
This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Emi Smith. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Related Resources:
Municipal Initiative Petition Guidelines
City of Boulder Boards and Commissions
City of Boulder Ranked Choice Voting Guide
Boulder City Council Frequently Asked Questions
Clarification:
The number of employees serving the City of Boulder fluctuates based on seasonal and temporary hires. At one point in the show, a guest mentions that the city employs 1,500 people. This number varies and gets as high as 1,800.
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22min
November 29, 2024Episode 10: Connecting Our Canopies
Climb into this episode about Boulder's city trees and hear from the people who care for them.
Guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff):
Andrew Holt, Forester
Calvin Wing, Crew Lead
Heather Bearnes-Loza, Senior Program Manager for the Nature-based Climate Solutions Team
Kathleen Alexander, Forestry Manager
Regina Elsner, Senior Manager of Natural Resources
Other Guests:
Daniel Hanson, Community Forestry Corps Lead
Mike Reichert, Tree Trust Program Manager
Community Forestry Corps members and tree planting volunteers, Mallory, Josue and Ellory.
This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Jonathan Thornton. It was produced by the City of Boulder's Podcast Team and edited by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Related Resources:
All About City Trees
City of Boulder Staff Land Acknowledgement
Inquire Boulder
Cool Boulder
PLAY Boulder Foundation Tree Trust & Tree Tender Training
Cooling Our City
City Heat Mapping
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32min
August 21, 2024 Join Us Sept. 7 at What's Up Boulder!
Meet your neighbors and people behind the city — attend What's Up Boulder!
When: Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: East Boulder Community Park between the soccer field and East Age Well Center.
What: Popsicles, lawn games, a foam party, conversations with council members, music and much more!
Get the details on our website.
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3min
July 30, 2024Episode 9: From Passion to Action
Got time, talent or treasure to share? You're in the right place. This episode is all about giving back to your neighbors through acts big or small, with some tales of volunteering along the way.
Special guests in this episode (city staff and volunteers):
Aimee Kane, Equity Officer
Ali Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Wegner, Volunteer Services and Partnerships Program Supervisor
Andrew Shoemaker, Volunteer
Karen Donnelly, Volunteer
Cameos from Deputy City Manager Chris Meschuk and Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for OSMP Jennelle Freeston.
This episode was hosted by Cassy Bohnet and Leah Kelleher. It was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Related Resources:
Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Boulder
Count Me In volunteer web portal
Volunteer with Parks and Recreation
Volunteer with OSMP
Volunteer with EXPAND
Meet the people behind the city: attend What's Up Boulder!
When: Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: East Boulder Community Park between the soccer field and East Age Well Center.
What: Popsicles, lawn games, conversations with council members, music and more!
Learn more on our website.

Music in this episode (adapted):
Ring Ouzel, The Crumbling, Dream Caper and County Courtship by Blue Dot Sessions. All are licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License on Free Music Archive.
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36min

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