Episodes

Adam Frisch joins us to talk about his race for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, why he is running, the issues that impact the district and how he will address them. Adam Frisch is a local businessman, family man, and former city councilman. Adam has been a workhorse on the Western Slope for two decades—supporting our small business owners, focusing on conservation issues that are important to every Coloradan, and making sure rural America becomes a focus again in Washington, DC. Learn mor...

Dan Haley, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, joins us to discuss current and proposed legislation that will greatly impact oil and gas production and consumption in Colorado. Learn more about COGA at: https://www.coga.org Visit us at: www.makingactionhappen.com The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen do not necessarily represent the views and positions of Action Colorado, the Action Colorado board or membership. Email us at: brian@makingactionhappen.com

Sara and Brian talk about Action 22 transitioning to Action Colorado and give us an update on what they have been working on including the recently released Pueblo Innovated Energy Solutions Advisory Committee report and what they recommend happen with Comanche 3. Find the report here: https://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe-responsive/Archive/PIESAC%20Written%20Report.pdf Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to ap...

Brian and Sara sit down with Colorado CD3 candidate Jeff Hurd to discuss his campaign and why he is running for Congress. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert recently announced that she will not seek reelection in CD3 but instead run in CD4. To learn more about Jeff visit: https://jeffhurdforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candid...

Brian sits down with Colorado CD3 candidate Russ Andrews to discuss his campaign and why he is running for Congress. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert recently announced that she will not seek reelection in CD3 but instead run in CD4. To learn more about Russ Andrews visit: https://www.russ4cd3.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy....

Archaeologist Brian Meinhart joins us to talk about the history of uranium mining in Colorado, his role as an archaeologist and the importance of archaeology. Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official ...

Colorado House District 47 Representative Ty Winter returns to the show to give us his thoughts about the special session and what to expect in the upcoming general session. Learn more at: https://www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts an...

Michael Beasley returns to recap what happened during the special session and how it will impact Colorado. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

We talk about the election results and share our thoughts on why it went the way it went and what happens next. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and gues...

Welcome to our annual Halloween episode with stories about UFOs, ghosts, bigfoot, conspiracies and more. Enjoy! Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and gues...

We give a recap of the annual meeting, talk about the Pueblo mayoral debates and give our thoughts on Prop HH and Prop II. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hos...

Sara and Brian discuss the state of leadership in our local communities and give us a preview of the 2023 Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo happening this Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th, at the UCCS Cybersecurity Building. Get your Tickets at: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss th...

Representative Ty Winter joins us to talk about his experiences at the Colorado State Legislature representing rural Colorado. We talk about the issues, solutions and the state of things. Learn more at: https://www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making...

*Listener Discretion Advised* Tommy Fergerson of Clasp Life joins Brian on the week of September 11th to talk about veterans, healing from trauma, suicide and living life to the fullest after experiencing tradgedy. Tommy is a A USAF veteran and famously known as the 1 Arm Skydiver. To learn more or support his mission, visit: www.clasplife.org If you are interested in the Action 22 Annual Meeting/Expo: www.action22.org Or email us at: show@action22.org The views and opinions expressed on Making ...

Randy Thurston joins us to speak about his candidacy for Pueblo mayor, why he's running and what issues matter most to Pueblo. Watch his video here: https://fb.watch/mS_aXLS9Go/ Learn more at: https://www.mayorrandy.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Actio...

Mike Beasley joins us to give his thoughts of what to expect this upcoming legislative session in Colorado and what is currently happening right now. We announce the Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo, taking place on October 5th and 6th, and officially launch the Making Action Happen Patreon. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Go to w...

We present the bills and legislative ideas that came from our inaugural Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young returns to the show to give us an update on the Colorado Secure Savings Program, The Great Colorado Payback and answers questions from our listeners. Learn more at: www.treasury.colorado.gov The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Sara and Brian talk about the Action 22 Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy Graduation, expanding the podcast and what's happening with broadband as it relates to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We sit down with members of the Action 22 Broadband Committee to discuss the current state of broadband, current and future projects and how the massive amount of funding will be accessed from both a state and federal perspective. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Sara and Brian give us an update of what they've been working on and talk a little bit of politics. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Mike Beasley joins us again to discuss the Colorado 2023 Session, what passed, what didn't and how it will impact the people of Colorado. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Loren Furman, Colorado Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and Dan Haley, Colorado Oil and Gas Association President/CEO, join us to discuss how HB23-1294 (Pollution Protection Measures) and the proposed Utility Rate Regulation bill will negatively impact Colorado, the lack of stakeholder process while drafting the bills and what it means for Colorado's future if they are signed into law. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa...

Commissioner Eppie Griego joins us to discuss drug kits being handed out by local needle exchanges and his views on community safety. Afterwards, Micah has a discussion with The News Literacy Project to talk about their mission. Commissioner Griego in the Pueblo Chieftain: https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2023/02/21/pueblo-county-commissioner-accuses-needle-exchange-of-drug-promotion/69916919007/ Follow The Literacy Project on Instagram or Facebook: @thinkb4ushare & @newslitproject The views...