The Exchange | Podcast

When DJ Ktone founded the Ktone Cares Foundation, he created a powerful movement that prioritizes mental health and wellness. Now, as he prepares for the 18th Annual DJ Ktone Birthday Bash, he's reflecting on his mental health journey and the lives he's touched using music as a means of healing. The event, themed "Healing in Harmony" will take place Feb. 26 to Mar. 2 in Denver. For event information and registration, visit https://www.djktonebirthdaybash.com.

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning production of Clybourne Park will be playing at The Arvada Center from February 14 to March 30, 2025. Listen to my conversation with director, Kenny Moten, and cast members Brik Berkes, Kate Gleason, Ghandia Johnson and Don Randle, as we discuss themes of race, housing and gentrification.

For tickets, visit https://arvadacenter.org/events/clybourne-park

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It took Thomas "Detour" Evans nearly three years to complete the public art commission titled, "It's Not What You Take, It's What You Bring Back." Now, the installation has a forever-home at Denver International Airport, near Gate 61 on Concourse B. If you're traveling through Denver, be sure to check it out!

For now, listen to learn more about the renowned artist and the inspiration behind his work.

Quincy Shannon, a member of the National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS) Board of Directors and CEO of Neighborhood Uplift, discusses the 2025 Black Ski Summit. Held Feb. 22 to Mar. 1, 2025, in Keystone, CO, this year's event will welcome thousands of Black snowsports enthusiasts. Listen for an exclusive look at the lineup and find out what's special about the Black Ski Summit.

Lauren Y. Casteel is a philanthropic trailblazer. The daughter of civil rights leader, Whitney Young, she built a legacy as the leader of several foundations in Colorado. In 2024, she announced her retirement from the Women's Foundation of Colorado after spending nearly a decade as its president and CEO.

Listen to my talk with Ms. Casteel as she discusses her journey in philanthropy and her plans to take a "radical rest" in retirement.

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A special edition post-election episode of Spectrum Talk with Ruby, with guest appearances from former Colorado legislator, Polly Baca; ColorsTV CEO/President, Tracy Winchester; Colorado State Senator, Rhonda Fields; The Weekly Issue - El Semanario CEO/Publisher, Chris Fresquez; and DUS Publisher, Rosalind "Bee" Harris.

Beverly Johnson is one of the world's most recognizable supermodels. In 1974, she rose to fame after becoming the first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue magazine. She is an International Ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education and advocacy.

Each year, Global presents the "Be Beautiful Be Yourself" fashion show, an elegant event featuring celebrity guests, models and ambassadors. In 2023, Johnson attended the event with her niece, Natalie Fuller, who made an impressive appearance on the runway.

Listen to my talk with Beverly Johnson and Natalie Fuller, as they discuss the importance of Global's work, and the impact the organization has on people with Down syndrome and their families.

This year, the "Be Beautiful Be Yourself" Fashion Show will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Denver on Saturday, November 16, 2024. For tickets and additional event information, visit http://www.bebeautifulbeyourself.org.

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Listen to my talk with Civil Technology Inc. CEO, Rico Nelson, who shares his vision for the construction management firm's future as an international enterprise, and discusses his role in creating opportunities for people of color in infrastructure and transportation.

Listen to my talk with singer/songwriter Martha Redbone, whose music reflects her Appalachian upbringing and reveals the intricacies of cultural heritage throughout America.

Listen to my talk with Xcel Energy Colorado President, Robert Kenney, who discusses renewable energy, cost-saving conservation and programs that will save Colorado customers money.