Making Democracy Work

Get ready for the 2026 midterm elections as we get into the weeds about voter turnout, which elections have the least amount of turnout and so much more - with Anton Schulzki, Retired Social Studies Teacher & Former President of the National Council for Social Studies. Anton joins host Shelly Roehrs.

The conversation was recorded on stage at CO.A.T.I. Uprise on September 27 at Studio 809 Podcasts’ Our Voice, Our Future 2026: Get Out the Vote Podcast Marathon.

VOTE411.org - non-partisan candidate and ballot issues information (just need to put in your address so you get the correct ballot)

LWVCO Ballot Issues Guide

Where the League Stands on Issues (2026)

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Voter Girl Volunteers NEEDED - November 7th at UCCS - And you don’t have to be a League member to volunteer! Girl Scouts are invited to learn what it means to be a community bringing together people of different backgrounds and cultures through the celebrations, ceremonies, and institutions that communities create. Non-members & Members of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will work with Girl Scouts to earn a Citizenship Badge and a Voter Girl patch. Sign-up to volunteer today

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 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 studio809podcasts.com

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All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. Confirmed participants include Yolanda Avila and Lauren Nelson. This forum was held September 21, 2026 at the Heritage Building - Blue Picket Realty in Colorado Springs. You can see video of this forum here.

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 where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate.

You are welcome to attend our forums in-person or via livestream. Livestream viewers may submit questions during the forum in the live chat. An audio and video recording of this forum is available on the League’s YouTube channel here, or through the League's podcast, Making Democracy Work podcast.

Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless approved by LWVPPR. For more information, visit lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Audio, video and livestream services provided by Studio 809 Podcasts

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 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 studio809podcasts.com.

Don’t miss an episode. Follow Making Democracy Work wherever you listen.

All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. Confirmed participants are, in alphabetical order, Dennis Luttrell and Don Moore. This forum was held September 22, 2026 at the Woodland Park Community Partnership Family Services Center. You can see video of this forum here.

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 where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate.

You are welcome to attend our forums in-person or via livestream. Livestream viewers may submit questions during the forum in the live chat. An audio and video recording of this forum is available on the League’s YouTube channel here, or through the League's podcast, Making Democracy Work podcast.

Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless approved by LWVPPR. For more information, visit lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Audio, video and livestream services provided by Studio 809 Podcasts

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 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 studio809podcasts.com.

Don’t miss an episode. Follow Making Democracy Work wherever you listen.

All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. Confirmed participants include Richard Graf and Travis Nelson. This forum was held September 14, 2026 at the Black Forest Community Center in Colorado Springs.

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 where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate.

You are welcome to attend our forums in-person or via livestream. Livestream viewers may submit questions during the forum in the live chat. An audio and video recording of this forum is available on the League’s YouTube channel here, or through the League's podcast, Making Democracy Work podcast.

Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless approved by LWVPPR. For more information, visit lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Audio, video and livestream services provided by Studio 809 Podcasts

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 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 studio809podcasts.com.

Don’t miss an episode. Follow Making Democracy Work wherever you listen.

Confirmed participants include Douglas Jones and Jeff Livingston. All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. Pricella Tiegen declined to participate. This forum was held September 13, 2026 at the First & Main YMCA in Colorado Springs. You can see video of this forum here.

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 where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate.

You are welcome to attend our forums in-person or via livestream. Livestream viewers may submit questions during the forum in the live chat. An audio and video recording of this forum is available on the League’s YouTube channel here, or through the League's podcast, Making Democracy Work podcast.

Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless approved by LWVPPR. For more information, visit lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Audio, video and livestream services provided by Studio 809 Podcasts

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 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 studio809podcasts.com.

Don’t miss an episode. Follow Making Democracy Work wherever you listen.

Confirmed participants include Tony Exum, Levon Stilson and Janet Turner. All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. This forum was held September 12, 2026 at the Downtown YMCA in Colorado Springs. You can see video of this forum here.

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 where all candidates on the ballot are invited to participate.

You are welcome to attend our forums in-person or via livestream. Livestream viewers may submit questions during the forum in the live chat. An audio and video recording of this forum is available on the League’s YouTube channel here, or through the League's podcast, Making Democracy Work podcast.

Any videotape or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless approved by LWVPPR. For more information, visit lwvppr.org. YOU are welcome to join us in empowering voters and defending democracy!

Audio, video and livestream services provided by Studio 809 Podcasts

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 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 studio809podcasts.com.

Don’t miss an episode. Follow Making Democracy Work wherever you listen.

We get a report on Colorado’s 2026 legislative session from Kathy Ebersberger & Linda Hutchinson, Co-Chairs of LWVCO’s Action & Advocacy and Andrea Wilkins, LWVCO’s Legislative Liaison.

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LAC 2026 Legislative Recap – May 21, 2026 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: https://lwvcolorado.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=314195&item_id=2943403

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.

LWVPPR Youth Council member Anna Fedoruk interviews newly elected D11 School Board member Michelle Ruehl. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Ms. Ruehl’s goals for her tenure on the board.

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.

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This episode is supported by Bighorn Leadership Program. Learn more at https://www.bighornleadership.com

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Tyler Peak interview newly elected D11 School Board member LeAnn Baca Bartlett. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Ms. Bartlett’s goals for her tenure on the board.

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

This episode is supported by Bighorn Leadership Program. Learn more at https://www.bighornleadership.com

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Tyler Peak interview re-elected D11 School Board member Charles Johnson. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Mr. Johnson's goals for his tenure on the board.

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

This episode is supported by Bighorn Leadership Program. Learn more at https://www.bighornleadership.com