During episode 2, we talk to Donna Bryson about her recent book, Home of the Brave. The book is about a Colorado community and military service, and the possibilities born of creativity and commitment. The book is available for pre-order through this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Brave-Veterans-Community-Together/dp/1785356364 Bryson’s work has been published by, among others, The Associated Press, The Christian Science Monitor, The Daily Beast, Equal Times, Stanford Social Innovation Review, The New York Times, Stars and Stripes, VICE, and The Wall Street Journal.

Civic Syrup sits down with Kerrie Dallman, president of the Colorado Education Association to discuss upcoming school board elections and what exactly a bond and mill levy means for our Colorado schools. Kerrie also chats with us about how the marijuana tax is being used to fund Colorado education.

We sat down with State Senator Cheri Jahn of District 20 to discuss issues near and dear to her heart. Sen. Jahn talked about what she has accomplished in the last 15 years, and what she plans to do after her term is up.

In our first ever podcast with two guests, service-minded citizen and United States Army veteran Todd Pickton consults immigration lawyer Dan Kowalski about supporting immigrant and refugee populations. We appreciate Dan's expertise and wealth of knowledge in this podcast as much as we appreciate Todd's curiosity, engagement, humility, and honesty about his concerns and hopes.