<![CDATA[Community Spread]]>765ba9d3-2f04-530d-a3e8-8515cb29321cSat, 03 Jan 2026 15:52:48 +0000Captivate.fmKevin Lundellhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c0f218dc-d667-4605-bc93-2581761138a4/T8mDfhA9Ib8uP53HVb7B5cKz.pngCommunity SpreadKevin LundellKevin LundellFiring up voters. Shaking up Utah politics. Fighting for true representation. https://community-spread.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastMy Podcast with TedMy Podcast with TedEvery once in a while, I get a feeling that a story needs to be heard. And this is a story I hope everyone takes a moment to listen to.

Today we launched a new podcast episode and it returns to the show's original premise: stepping outside our own lived experience and into someone else’s. And in this episode that someone is my friend, Ted Rogers. An Ogdenite who gave a lot to our community.


Ted was living with terminal metastatic vocal cord cancer. I interviewed him on December 2nd, 2025. Twenty-one days later, Ted died at home, with his wife, Denise, by his side.


There is no single takeaway or agenda for this conversation. It exists simply because there is something to learn from listening to someone who knows their time is so short. For me, sitting with Ted narrowed my focus to what truly matters—human connection, kindness, and love.


I hope this conversation gives you space to reflect, to listen closely, and to carry something of Ted with you. Just as it did for me.

]]>Every once in a while, I get a feeling that a story needs to be heard. And this is a story I hope everyone takes a moment to listen to.

Today we launched a new podcast episode and it returns to the show's original premise: stepping outside our own lived experience and into someone else’s. And in this episode that someone is my friend, Ted Rogers. An Ogdenite who gave a lot to our community.


Ted was living with terminal metastatic vocal cord cancer. I interviewed him on December 2nd, 2025. Twenty-one days later, Ted died at home, with his wife, Denise, by his side.


There is no single takeaway or agenda for this conversation. It exists simply because there is something to learn from listening to someone who knows their time is so short. For me, sitting with Ted narrowed my focus to what truly matters—human connection, kindness, and love.


I hope this conversation gives you space to reflect, to listen closely, and to carry something of Ted with you. Just as it did for me.

]]>6dd0dbe0-7ddf-47a0-bd2e-47a29ed3a544Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -070025:01truefull3113Permanent Supportive Housing UpdatePermanent Supportive Housing UpdateWe are interrupting our coverage of the legislative session to do a quick mini-episode to follow up on our show with Andi Beedles about the Weber Housing Authority’s plans to open a permanent supportive housing project in Ogden. We have a special guest, George Barragan! You probably know George from 614’s social media as the brave 13-year-old who made poignant comments at the council meeting. I wanted to have him on to hear his thoughts about what made him want to speak his mind at that meeting. 


]]>We are interrupting our coverage of the legislative session to do a quick mini-episode to follow up on our show with Andi Beedles about the Weber Housing Authority’s plans to open a permanent supportive housing project in Ogden. We have a special guest, George Barragan! You probably know George from 614’s social media as the brave 13-year-old who made poignant comments at the council meeting. I wanted to have him on to hear his thoughts about what made him want to speak his mind at that meeting. 


]]>92a19e3f-5828-44b6-bbc2-bebfc64995eaTue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 -070007:41truefull2992Vote By Mail Is Under AttackVote By Mail Is Under AttackOn rundown today, we’ve got yet another revenge bill. This time, the revenge is aimed directly at you, the citizens, and your ability to pass laws via ballot initiative. Speaking of citizen-led power, the ability to vote by mail is under attack as legislators want to make it harder for you to vote. And, of course, the state has to make sure they take their yearly punch at the transgender community. And lastly, in what might be the biggest threat to our health and safety, we give you the bill that warns you about vaccine lettuce!

]]>On rundown today, we’ve got yet another revenge bill. This time, the revenge is aimed directly at you, the citizens, and your ability to pass laws via ballot initiative. Speaking of citizen-led power, the ability to vote by mail is under attack as legislators want to make it harder for you to vote. And, of course, the state has to make sure they take their yearly punch at the transgender community. And lastly, in what might be the biggest threat to our health and safety, we give you the bill that warns you about vaccine lettuce!

]]>f539057f-cc8d-4ecc-b7fa-47f3e893e185Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -070034:35truefull2882Union Busting LegislationUnion Busting LegislationIf you’ve tuned into The Community Spread podcast before, we hope you’ve found value in the voices we’ve elevated, the topics we covered, and the opinions we’ve shared. We fundamentally believe the State Legislature here in Utah is doing a poor job of representing Utahns and that if more people heard the voices of their lawmakers during these sessions and were informed of the consequences of the laws they pass, they would be even more unpopular than they already are. So, for the next 5 or 6 weeks, we plan to bring you weekly information about a few bills that are under consideration by our lawmakers. We will bring their voices from committee hearings and the voices of the public as they courageously make their way to the capitol to oppose some of the worst impulses of our representatives. 

I’ve brought in our Social Media goddess here at 614 Productions, Kari Harbath, as well as political junkie Colby Petersen. We hope you have as much fun listening to the show as we did recording it. If this fills a void in your local news consumption and you like what you hear please share it with a friend. 

]]>If you’ve tuned into The Community Spread podcast before, we hope you’ve found value in the voices we’ve elevated, the topics we covered, and the opinions we’ve shared. We fundamentally believe the State Legislature here in Utah is doing a poor job of representing Utahns and that if more people heard the voices of their lawmakers during these sessions and were informed of the consequences of the laws they pass, they would be even more unpopular than they already are. So, for the next 5 or 6 weeks, we plan to bring you weekly information about a few bills that are under consideration by our lawmakers. We will bring their voices from committee hearings and the voices of the public as they courageously make their way to the capitol to oppose some of the worst impulses of our representatives. 

I’ve brought in our Social Media goddess here at 614 Productions, Kari Harbath, as well as political junkie Colby Petersen. We hope you have as much fun listening to the show as we did recording it. If this fills a void in your local news consumption and you like what you hear please share it with a friend. 

]]>4a2069fa-4179-4a76-b2f8-b5be9e0ea594Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -070033:01truefull2772Re-release: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Letter From Birmingham Jail read by Wynter ThePoetRe-release: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Letter From Birmingham Jail read by Wynter ThePoetOn the Pod today, On April 12, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and 50 other protestors and civil rights leaders were arrested in Birmingham, AL after leading a Good Friday demonstration. This demonstration was part of a campaign to bring to light the brutal treatment of of blacks in one of the most segregated cities in America at the time. This letter is a response to the local clergymen's op-ed piece in a local newspaper that was critical of Dr. King's tactics. Calling him an "outside agitator" and other such things. Dr. King was in solitary confinement at the time of this letter and many of his words, as they so often do, still ring true today. Please take some time to listen to his words spoken so eloquently by Wynter and take some time to reflect on today and the impact Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had on our society. Please, if you like this episode, share it with someone who may also enjoy listening in.

]]>On the Pod today, On April 12, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and 50 other protestors and civil rights leaders were arrested in Birmingham, AL after leading a Good Friday demonstration. This demonstration was part of a campaign to bring to light the brutal treatment of of blacks in one of the most segregated cities in America at the time. This letter is a response to the local clergymen's op-ed piece in a local newspaper that was critical of Dr. King's tactics. Calling him an "outside agitator" and other such things. Dr. King was in solitary confinement at the time of this letter and many of his words, as they so often do, still ring true today. Please take some time to listen to his words spoken so eloquently by Wynter and take some time to reflect on today and the impact Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had on our society. Please, if you like this episode, share it with someone who may also enjoy listening in.

]]>3799a7d6-0f13-435b-b679-f124cdf1345bMon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -070001:05:25falsefull2727Support Permanent Supportive HousingSupport Permanent Supportive HousingOn the Pod today we have Andi Beadles. Andi is the executive director of the Weber Housing Authority and is working on a project that will house 25 of the most chronically homeless individuals in Ogden in Permanent Supportive Housing. This housing project will have 24 hour supervision and support from case managers. This innovative solution for Ogden would do a lot to care for our cities most vulnerable. However it is facing opposition from Ogden City Council and is up for a vote on January 14th. We need your help so that the council knows our community supports this type of project. You can contact the Ogden City Council members via phone or email here! Also a large presence of individuals who support the project showing up on January 14th will make a huge impact! So join us that day so we can prove that Ogden is different!

]]>On the Pod today we have Andi Beadles. Andi is the executive director of the Weber Housing Authority and is working on a project that will house 25 of the most chronically homeless individuals in Ogden in Permanent Supportive Housing. This housing project will have 24 hour supervision and support from case managers. This innovative solution for Ogden would do a lot to care for our cities most vulnerable. However it is facing opposition from Ogden City Council and is up for a vote on January 14th. We need your help so that the council knows our community supports this type of project. You can contact the Ogden City Council members via phone or email here! Also a large presence of individuals who support the project showing up on January 14th will make a huge impact! So join us that day so we can prove that Ogden is different!

]]>cd97e3b5-2848-4d0d-8455-c41848edb6dcTue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -070037:31truefull2662Loss but not LostLoss but not LostThe aftermath of the 2024 losses left a lot of people concerned, discouraged, and frankly scared. Kevin brings back Angela Choberka, Stacy Bernal, and Rosemary Lesser (the Wonder Women of Weber County) to discuss how they are dealing with the loss and how they have found new purpose and courage in the midst of election results.

]]>The aftermath of the 2024 losses left a lot of people concerned, discouraged, and frankly scared. Kevin brings back Angela Choberka, Stacy Bernal, and Rosemary Lesser (the Wonder Women of Weber County) to discuss how they are dealing with the loss and how they have found new purpose and courage in the midst of election results.

]]>c9ca175a-f378-4cb4-a382-0367f02654f1Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -070040:04truefull2552Choosing Reproductive Rights (Feat. Angela Choberka)Choosing Reproductive Rights (Feat. Angela Choberka)Currently women in Utah can receive and abortion up to 18 weeks but only because Utah courts have put a temporary stay on one of the most extreme anti-abortion laws in the country that The Utah Legislature passed in 2020. Kevin and Angela discuss just how extreme the state legislature is on abortion and why it's important to have a pro-choice voice like hers in the house.

Mentioned in this episode:

Rally for Reproductive Rights

]]>Currently women in Utah can receive and abortion up to 18 weeks but only because Utah courts have put a temporary stay on one of the most extreme anti-abortion laws in the country that The Utah Legislature passed in 2020. Kevin and Angela discuss just how extreme the state legislature is on abortion and why it's important to have a pro-choice voice like hers in the house.

Mentioned in this episode:

Rally for Reproductive Rights

]]>95950162-5c2d-417c-846c-7a778818182fThu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -070027:50truefull2442Fighting The Utah Republican Power Grab (Feat. Representative Lesser)Fighting The Utah Republican Power Grab (Feat. Representative Lesser)Kevin and Representative Rosemary Lesser discuss the Utah State Legislature's deceitful power grab when they passed a constitutional amendment during an "emergency" special session. Amendment D will appear on ballots this November and if ratified by the voters it will effectively gut the power of the citizen led ballot initiative that brought us medical marijuana and Medicaid expansion in 2018.

]]>Kevin and Representative Rosemary Lesser discuss the Utah State Legislature's deceitful power grab when they passed a constitutional amendment during an "emergency" special session. Amendment D will appear on ballots this November and if ratified by the voters it will effectively gut the power of the citizen led ballot initiative that brought us medical marijuana and Medicaid expansion in 2018.

]]>b03f9ed3-3659-4322-98ce-96b3a3f5b9d7Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -070025:53truefull2332Moral Clarity Without Moral Courage Has Major ConsequencesMoral Clarity Without Moral Courage Has Major ConsequencesKevin discusses with Juli and Dirk how recent anti-transgender legislation has effected their son who is transgender.  Dirk and Juli wanted to share their experience because many people don’t get the opportunity to get to know people whose lives have been affected by anti-transgender legislation and a general culture in Utah where transgender people are vilified and marginalized.

]]>Kevin discusses with Juli and Dirk how recent anti-transgender legislation has effected their son who is transgender.  Dirk and Juli wanted to share their experience because many people don’t get the opportunity to get to know people whose lives have been affected by anti-transgender legislation and a general culture in Utah where transgender people are vilified and marginalized.

]]>6e08a168-7235-4303-b3f9-028d7739dcdcTue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -070041:10truefull2222DEI Casualties (feat. Stacy Bernal)DEI Casualties (feat. Stacy Bernal)Kevin and Stacy discuss the consequences of the Anti-DEI legislation that was passed during the 2024 Utah legislative session and her upcoming bid to defeat John Johnson in the District 3 Utah State Senate race.

]]>Kevin and Stacy discuss the consequences of the Anti-DEI legislation that was passed during the 2024 Utah legislative session and her upcoming bid to defeat John Johnson in the District 3 Utah State Senate race.

]]>1110fd20-164d-4723-aeee-617d0d509c8fTue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -070035:05falsefull2112Priscilla Martinez A Uniquely Qualified Candidate For Ogden City CoucilPriscilla Martinez A Uniquely Qualified Candidate For Ogden City CoucilOgden City Council candidate Priscilla Martinez on the pod to talk to us about her unique life experience and what it's been like to run for City Council in Ogden. Her background in social services, education, and health makes her a uniquely qualified candidate to represent District 3 in Ogden.

]]>Ogden City Council candidate Priscilla Martinez on the pod to talk to us about her unique life experience and what it's been like to run for City Council in Ogden. Her background in social services, education, and health makes her a uniquely qualified candidate to represent District 3 in Ogden.

]]>a12f14d9-75f9-4658-afd8-4d305c197414Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:30:00 -070049:10falsefull139391"I Trust Them With My Life" With Amanda King"I Trust Them With My Life" With Amanda KingAmanda King is a West Point graduate who served three tours in Afghanistan. She shares what it was like working with the people of Afghanistan during her time there.

]]>Amanda King is a West Point graduate who served three tours in Afghanistan. She shares what it was like working with the people of Afghanistan during her time there.

]]>109584bd-a279-4d05-9545-201e7e0b6f9eFri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070052:18falsefull138381Title 9 and the Fight for Equity in Sports with Jaynee NadolskiTitle 9 and the Fight for Equity in Sports with Jaynee NadolskiJaynee Nadolski is the Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance & Governance of the Big Sky Conference. She also serves as the Senior Woman Administrator for the conference office and is the league's liaison between the NCAA and conference institutions for all compliance, academic and governance issues. Jaynee is also an accomplished two sport high school and collegiate athlete. She came on the podcast today to talk about the progress that has been made, and still needs to be made, both nationally and locally in women's sports.

]]>Jaynee Nadolski is the Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance & Governance of the Big Sky Conference. She also serves as the Senior Woman Administrator for the conference office and is the league's liaison between the NCAA and conference institutions for all compliance, academic and governance issues. Jaynee is also an accomplished two sport high school and collegiate athlete. She came on the podcast today to talk about the progress that has been made, and still needs to be made, both nationally and locally in women's sports.

]]>d2b5523f-062a-4f12-b4c4-7e7c1bc789a9Wed, 05 May 2021 15:30:00 -070001:11:08falsefull3737The Pursuit for Political Asylum - Part II With Luis LopezThe Pursuit for Political Asylum - Part II With Luis LopezOgden City Councilmen Luis Lopez is back on the pod completing his immigration story. He shares with us how his experience with asylum has shaped his politics, his passions, and his character. Go check out Luis' nonprofit organization https://www.facebook.com/lupec.us

]]>Ogden City Councilmen Luis Lopez is back on the pod completing his immigration story. He shares with us how his experience with asylum has shaped his politics, his passions, and his character. Go check out Luis' nonprofit organization https://www.facebook.com/lupec.us

]]>5121cb46-75af-47c5-810a-a37cdaa9e1f2Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:30:00 -070001:06:12falsefull3636The Pursuit For Political Asylum With Luis LopezThe Pursuit For Political Asylum With Luis LopezOn the pod today we have Ogden City Councilmen Luis Lopez. Luis was born and reared in Guadalajara, Jalisco – Mexico. Under intense pressure from the Mexican government he and his family immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 under the protection of the DEA. In this episode we explore his experiences during an extremely difficult time in his life as he and his family were seeking political asylum here in the United States. His story was detailed in the NY Times back in 2013. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/29/us/us-mexico-dea-informant.html

]]>On the pod today we have Ogden City Councilmen Luis Lopez. Luis was born and reared in Guadalajara, Jalisco – Mexico. Under intense pressure from the Mexican government he and his family immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 under the protection of the DEA. In this episode we explore his experiences during an extremely difficult time in his life as he and his family were seeking political asylum here in the United States. His story was detailed in the NY Times back in 2013. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/29/us/us-mexico-dea-informant.html

]]>458445dc-3ae6-4cea-84d4-c7ea5c0a69b2Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:00 -070001:05:34falsefull3535Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding Through Music w/ Awegust The GreatWisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding Through Music w/ Awegust The GreatAwegust The Great, the creator of our theme music, stopped by the pod to talk about how he creates justice through his music. We played "ok stop" with the theme music "Amerikkka's Heaven's Gotta Ghetto" and he was able to tell us where the inspiration came for the lyrics and what they mean to him. Awegust's passion is to bring peace and justice via wisdom, knowledge, and understanding through his music and lyrics.

https://www.facebook.com/awegustthegreat

https://soundcloud.com/awegust-thegreat-music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6jmmuI27V95k8kqFsIThA

]]>Awegust The Great, the creator of our theme music, stopped by the pod to talk about how he creates justice through his music. We played "ok stop" with the theme music "Amerikkka's Heaven's Gotta Ghetto" and he was able to tell us where the inspiration came for the lyrics and what they mean to him. Awegust's passion is to bring peace and justice via wisdom, knowledge, and understanding through his music and lyrics.

https://www.facebook.com/awegustthegreat

https://soundcloud.com/awegust-thegreat-music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6jmmuI27V95k8kqFsIThA

]]>1dcde6ce-ac73-415f-81ad-fe4ba5ee1f51Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:15:00 -070001:23:41falsefull3434The Long Road For Diversity with Adrienne AndrewsThe Long Road For Diversity with Adrienne AndrewsAdrienne Gillespie Andrews is the Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Weber State University where she has worked for almost 16 years. She holds bachelor of arts degrees in Political Science and Women's Studies from the University of Utah; a MS degree in Women’s Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato; an MA in Political Science from Rutger's the State University of New Jersey and graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution & Mediation from the University of Utah where she is completing a Ph.D. in Education, Culture and Society. Andrews has worked in a variety of government capacities including as the Director of the Center for Youth Policy and Programs for the State of New Jersey.

Adrienne stopped by to share with us her passion for social justice and to explain how we can do better as a community.

In the intro I talk about the diversity commission's response to Fort Bingham Road citizen petition, that Adrienne is involved in. Page 31 is the letter from James Singer

]]>Adrienne Gillespie Andrews is the Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Weber State University where she has worked for almost 16 years. She holds bachelor of arts degrees in Political Science and Women's Studies from the University of Utah; a MS degree in Women’s Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato; an MA in Political Science from Rutger's the State University of New Jersey and graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution & Mediation from the University of Utah where she is completing a Ph.D. in Education, Culture and Society. Andrews has worked in a variety of government capacities including as the Director of the Center for Youth Policy and Programs for the State of New Jersey.

Adrienne stopped by to share with us her passion for social justice and to explain how we can do better as a community.

In the intro I talk about the diversity commission's response to Fort Bingham Road citizen petition, that Adrienne is involved in. Page 31 is the letter from James Singer

]]>ff96bd71-8eb4-4f44-bd4d-ef5cabdcbd9aThu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -070056:34falsefull3333Nurture The Creative Mind with Amir JacksonNurture The Creative Mind with Amir JacksonOn the pod today we have Amir Jackson. Amir constant force for good in the community of Ogden, UT. He is the founder of a nonprofit called, "Nurture The Creative Mind." https://nurturethecreativemind.org/ The mission of his organization is that it "empowers and establishes self value in youth through creativity, while developing marketable skills." You'll get to hear all about this organization and how it can be a transformative power for individuals and community. Amir explores his personal experiences in life that led him to want to do this work and his experiences this summer being a prominent member of the black community during social unrest at the intersection of police violence and race. ]]>On the pod today we have Amir Jackson. Amir constant force for good in the community of Ogden, UT. He is the founder of a nonprofit called, "Nurture The Creative Mind." https://nurturethecreativemind.org/ The mission of his organization is that it "empowers and establishes self value in youth through creativity, while developing marketable skills." You'll get to hear all about this organization and how it can be a transformative power for individuals and community. Amir explores his personal experiences in life that led him to want to do this work and his experiences this summer being a prominent member of the black community during social unrest at the intersection of police violence and race. ]]>dd0241cf-18ab-4b1f-86b8-c3502f23565cThu, 18 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -070048:04falsefull3232A History Lesson with Miss BettyA History Lesson with Miss BettyToday on the pod we are continuing our celebration of Black History Month by having important members of our local black community share their experiences. Returning guest Miss Betty Sawyer, president of the Ogden NAACP, is here to share with us some important black history starting with the Emancipation Proclamation, through the restoration era amendments, into the civil rights era, and today. Miss Betty shared her experience with being one of 12 black students to integrate her high school. Tune in through the whole thing you won’t want to miss it!

]]>Today on the pod we are continuing our celebration of Black History Month by having important members of our local black community share their experiences. Returning guest Miss Betty Sawyer, president of the Ogden NAACP, is here to share with us some important black history starting with the Emancipation Proclamation, through the restoration era amendments, into the civil rights era, and today. Miss Betty shared her experience with being one of 12 black students to integrate her high school. Tune in through the whole thing you won’t want to miss it!

]]>26493d09-08ea-4af9-ab63-c6d4c9bbfee6Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -070059:25falsefull3131Transgender Inclusivity with Chloie JönssonTransgender Inclusivity with Chloie JönssonBonus Pod! With the recent targeting of transgender women in our current political culture wars I knew we needed to have a transgender women athlete on the podcast so we could get to know her experience and I found the perfect guest in Chloie Jonsson. She came on the pod to share her experiences as a transgender women. We talked about her experiences getting bullied as a child in school, her transition, her struggles with addiction, and finally her lawsuit she filed against CrossFit for not allowing her to compete in the CrossFit Games. Chloie is smart, generous, and funny I hope you learn as much from this conversation as I did.  Find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chlojonsson/?igshid=l8jl70jc128q. She is also doing incredible work as the President of the Board of "The Out Foundation." Check it out - https://theoutfoundation.org/

]]>Bonus Pod! With the recent targeting of transgender women in our current political culture wars I knew we needed to have a transgender women athlete on the podcast so we could get to know her experience and I found the perfect guest in Chloie Jonsson. She came on the pod to share her experiences as a transgender women. We talked about her experiences getting bullied as a child in school, her transition, her struggles with addiction, and finally her lawsuit she filed against CrossFit for not allowing her to compete in the CrossFit Games. Chloie is smart, generous, and funny I hope you learn as much from this conversation as I did.  Find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chlojonsson/?igshid=l8jl70jc128q. She is also doing incredible work as the President of the Board of "The Out Foundation." Check it out - https://theoutfoundation.org/

]]>e496a90e-e63f-4358-97d8-a0d0bc372d65Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -070058:35truefull3030The Power of the Spoken Word with Wynter The PoetThe Power of the Spoken Word with Wynter The PoetOn the pod this week, we have a great guest to kick off Black History Month, Wynter the Poet! Some of you may recognize her voice, she spoke the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from a Birmingham Jail last month. She's on the pod today to talk about her journey from growing up in Utah, and how poetry became her saving grace through some extremely tough times. Also, we broke down her poem "When We Say Black Lives Matter" for us in our first ever 'Okay Stop' segment. AND to top it off she blessed us with another original poem that won the 2018 Ogden Pride award. As always, please like, subscribe, rate and Share with your friends and family.

Thanks,

]]>On the pod this week, we have a great guest to kick off Black History Month, Wynter the Poet! Some of you may recognize her voice, she spoke the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from a Birmingham Jail last month. She's on the pod today to talk about her journey from growing up in Utah, and how poetry became her saving grace through some extremely tough times. Also, we broke down her poem "When We Say Black Lives Matter" for us in our first ever 'Okay Stop' segment. AND to top it off she blessed us with another original poem that won the 2018 Ogden Pride award. As always, please like, subscribe, rate and Share with your friends and family.

Thanks,

]]>8223ed38-4a02-469e-b09c-73a967bd83adWed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -070001:08:22falsefull2929Building Bridges With BooksBuilding Bridges With BooksOn the Pod this week, it's a bit of a family reunion for me! I am honored that my sister Julie Akins joined me to talk about some pretty heavy stuff. Julie is a teacher in Saint George, and she is very passionate about the social justice movements happening across the country. Now, full disclosure, it was tough for us, two white people, to talk about racial disparities in our country. So please, if you have any feedback for us and how we handled this conversation send it to me so that we can better educate ourselves and be allies in this fight for social justice. Julie spoke about what it was like teaching in the predominately white high school and trying to help these high schoolers step out of their experiences and step into someone else's. She had her class read "The Hate U Give", by Angie Thomas and it was amazing to hear their experience as a class. Please as always, if you find this conversation helpful share it with friends and family. If you have any feedback please send it to me.

Thanks,

]]>On the Pod this week, it's a bit of a family reunion for me! I am honored that my sister Julie Akins joined me to talk about some pretty heavy stuff. Julie is a teacher in Saint George, and she is very passionate about the social justice movements happening across the country. Now, full disclosure, it was tough for us, two white people, to talk about racial disparities in our country. So please, if you have any feedback for us and how we handled this conversation send it to me so that we can better educate ourselves and be allies in this fight for social justice. Julie spoke about what it was like teaching in the predominately white high school and trying to help these high schoolers step out of their experiences and step into someone else's. She had her class read "The Hate U Give", by Angie Thomas and it was amazing to hear their experience as a class. Please as always, if you find this conversation helpful share it with friends and family. If you have any feedback please send it to me.

Thanks,

]]>0e9f40a7-3b99-4c64-b0bb-e19a56bf38f0Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -070056:36falsefull2828Coming Out After a Mixed Orientation Marriage with Brock AbelComing Out After a Mixed Orientation Marriage with Brock AbelOn the Pod this week, Brock Abel speaks to us about what it was like growing up knowing that he was different, but not knowing what to do about it. Brock knew he was gay at a pretty young age, but didn't really know how to handle that and didn't really know how to come to terms with himself. He talks about how society, culture, and religion shaped a lot of the homophobia he faced both externally and internally. He even decided at one point to try and get married to a woman and make a marriage work. Join us as we listen to Brock's journey of self love and honesty. As always, share subscribe and like this episode with anyone you may know that might need to hear this story.

]]>On the Pod this week, Brock Abel speaks to us about what it was like growing up knowing that he was different, but not knowing what to do about it. Brock knew he was gay at a pretty young age, but didn't really know how to handle that and didn't really know how to come to terms with himself. He talks about how society, culture, and religion shaped a lot of the homophobia he faced both externally and internally. He even decided at one point to try and get married to a woman and make a marriage work. Join us as we listen to Brock's journey of self love and honesty. As always, share subscribe and like this episode with anyone you may know that might need to hear this story.

]]>b34fb58e-51af-4d8e-b39c-d5be4780cc36Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -070048:26falsefull2626The Challenging Rewards of Raising a Child with Special Needs with Marci and ElliotThe Challenging Rewards of Raising a Child with Special Needs with Marci and ElliotOn the Pod this week, Marci Ray stops by to talk about her own Christmas Miracle. Her son Elliot. Elliot had to be delivered early at 27 weeks and spent a lot of time in the hospital, getting blood transfusions, and really fighting for his life at birth. It wasn't until 2 months after his miraculous birth that Marci was told Elliot had Down syndrome. She speaks about her experience navigating through the hospitals, care givers and applying for government programs as a young parent. She lovingly remembers the support she received from her community and programs that were there for her during those tough times.

It is important to remember that she was very privileged to be living in such a community that cared for her so much, and to think about those that don't have those same opportunities or same communities or support.

]]>On the Pod this week, Marci Ray stops by to talk about her own Christmas Miracle. Her son Elliot. Elliot had to be delivered early at 27 weeks and spent a lot of time in the hospital, getting blood transfusions, and really fighting for his life at birth. It wasn't until 2 months after his miraculous birth that Marci was told Elliot had Down syndrome. She speaks about her experience navigating through the hospitals, care givers and applying for government programs as a young parent. She lovingly remembers the support she received from her community and programs that were there for her during those tough times.

It is important to remember that she was very privileged to be living in such a community that cared for her so much, and to think about those that don't have those same opportunities or same communities or support.

]]>06337a3d-7b66-40fc-8126-12e17306e6d1Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -070051:39falsefull2424From Tremonton to DC with Jessica MartinezFrom Tremonton to DC with Jessica MartinezOn the Pod this week, Jessica talks about her time in Tremonton and how it impacted her life trajectory. She talks about her marriage and divorce at a young age and how growing up in a small town she had to overcome the small town gossip and shame that came with those decisions and how ultimately they became gave her a bit of fearlessness. Jessica speaks about her journey from waiting tables to making her way to the Utah State Capitol and finding herself to be one of the FEW People of Color and Women around. Please listen and share her story. If you are interested in getting involved contact your local city council, public office, school boards and find out ways to be more engaged.

]]>On the Pod this week, Jessica talks about her time in Tremonton and how it impacted her life trajectory. She talks about her marriage and divorce at a young age and how growing up in a small town she had to overcome the small town gossip and shame that came with those decisions and how ultimately they became gave her a bit of fearlessness. Jessica speaks about her journey from waiting tables to making her way to the Utah State Capitol and finding herself to be one of the FEW People of Color and Women around. Please listen and share her story. If you are interested in getting involved contact your local city council, public office, school boards and find out ways to be more engaged.

]]>c423b9bb-29e6-4d29-88da-5dbd0a2fe9f1Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -070001:00:53falsefull2323Tent City Trauma with Van AstonTent City Trauma with Van AstonIn what was to be the coldest night of the winter, Thursday December 10, 2020, Ogden City tore down an established "tent city" that many previously unsheltered individuals were living under. The actions taken by the city are in contrast to the guidelines from the CDC. Van Aston, who you may remember from an earlier episode "Understanding Homelessness", is back on the pod to talk to Kevin about the Trauma of the event. Van talks about the barriers of trust that he and his staff have had to break through to get the previously unsheltered individuals the help they may need, and HOW/IF their staff can build back that trust with the forgotten (and sadly, dismissed) community.

If you are interested in helping, or would like to donate please keep these local places in mind:

https://www.ccsutah.org/

http://www.homelessveterans.org/

https://www.youthfuturesutah.org/

https://www.midtownchc.org/

https://www.yccogden.org/

]]>In what was to be the coldest night of the winter, Thursday December 10, 2020, Ogden City tore down an established "tent city" that many previously unsheltered individuals were living under. The actions taken by the city are in contrast to the guidelines from the CDC. Van Aston, who you may remember from an earlier episode "Understanding Homelessness", is back on the pod to talk to Kevin about the Trauma of the event. Van talks about the barriers of trust that he and his staff have had to break through to get the previously unsheltered individuals the help they may need, and HOW/IF their staff can build back that trust with the forgotten (and sadly, dismissed) community.

If you are interested in helping, or would like to donate please keep these local places in mind:

https://www.ccsutah.org/

http://www.homelessveterans.org/

https://www.youthfuturesutah.org/

https://www.midtownchc.org/

https://www.yccogden.org/

]]>386b7080-fd7e-412c-8ee6-97f6bd736abaSun, 13 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -070046:57falsefull2222Equity In the Arts with Camille and Alicia WashingtonEquity In the Arts with Camille and Alicia WashingtonOn the Pod this week, the owners of Good Company Theatre, Alicia and Camille Washington stop by to talk about the inequities and the push toward balance of brown and black faces in theatre. They talk about their beginnings in Layton and the life experiences that motivated them to open Utah's only black owned Theatre.

]]>On the Pod this week, the owners of Good Company Theatre, Alicia and Camille Washington stop by to talk about the inequities and the push toward balance of brown and black faces in theatre. They talk about their beginnings in Layton and the life experiences that motivated them to open Utah's only black owned Theatre.

]]>d7c6082c-a450-427a-8450-d55882b6cc28Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -070001:05:09falsefull2121"They Die Alone", Caring For the Sick in the ICU with Paul Sharp"They Die Alone", Caring For the Sick in the ICU with Paul SharpOn the Pod this week, I talk to Paul Sharp, who is a Nurse Practitioner that went to New York during the beginning of the Pandemic and saw the horrors firsthand. We chat about what that experience was like for him and where Utah stands currently as our COVID numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate.

]]>On the Pod this week, I talk to Paul Sharp, who is a Nurse Practitioner that went to New York during the beginning of the Pandemic and saw the horrors firsthand. We chat about what that experience was like for him and where Utah stands currently as our COVID numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate.

]]>7e0d6d20-a462-40cb-b811-48fe256bde23Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -070056:12falsefull2020Transitioning with Khalil: Raising a Transgender Child with Danielle and EJTransitioning with Khalil: Raising a Transgender Child with Danielle and EJOn the Pod today we have Ej and Danielle Nelson. They shared their story and experiences as they have gone through a transition with their son, Khalil. They have a lot to offer in this conversation. I look forward to you hearing the show and learning some things about the Trans community that you may not have known.

]]>On the Pod today we have Ej and Danielle Nelson. They shared their story and experiences as they have gone through a transition with their son, Khalil. They have a lot to offer in this conversation. I look forward to you hearing the show and learning some things about the Trans community that you may not have known.

]]>9e4d56c2-eecc-46ab-b15b-167dcb2382e4Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -070054:27falsefull1919Small Town Dreamer with Alfredo Collom-CruzSmall Town Dreamer with Alfredo Collom-CruzKevin talks to Alfredo Collom-Cruz this week about being a Dreamer in Utah and his experience as a child being brought to a small rural town.

]]>Kevin talks to Alfredo Collom-Cruz this week about being a Dreamer in Utah and his experience as a child being brought to a small rural town.

]]>a9bcf1e8-83f0-4004-8c16-dc8cf3758371Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -070050:51falsefull1818Surviving the COVID Crisis with Jake and AbbieSurviving the COVID Crisis with Jake and AbbieOn the pod today, we talked with Abbie and Jake about their most recent encounter with COVID-19 and how it deeply impacted their family.

]]>On the pod today, we talked with Abbie and Jake about their most recent encounter with COVID-19 and how it deeply impacted their family.

]]>fa0c8c80-728b-4438-864a-172072ae2c1bWed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070058:57falsefull1717The Effects and Aftermath of Racism with Ashton Levier GabrielsenThe Effects and Aftermath of Racism with Ashton Levier GabrielsenOn the Pod, Kevin talks to Ashton Levier Gabrielsen. She brings a unique perspective on the subject of Racism. She grew up black in Louisiana and Texas. Ashton shares her personal experiences and personal stories from her upbringing.

]]>On the Pod, Kevin talks to Ashton Levier Gabrielsen. She brings a unique perspective on the subject of Racism. She grew up black in Louisiana and Texas. Ashton shares her personal experiences and personal stories from her upbringing.

]]>1c65a12c-a26c-4445-aefc-a987c88b2704Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070051:12falsefull1616The Things We Don't Talk About with Stacy BernalThe Things We Don't Talk About with Stacy BernalThis week on the Pod, I talked to Stacy Bernal. Stacy is an amazing author and also a motivational speaker. We talked about her new book "The Things We Don't Talk About" and how her life experiences really shaped her as a person.

]]>This week on the Pod, I talked to Stacy Bernal. Stacy is an amazing author and also a motivational speaker. We talked about her new book "The Things We Don't Talk About" and how her life experiences really shaped her as a person.

]]>113fa3e0-def7-45fb-b21d-f51e91a295f9Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:30:00 -070053:34falsefull1515Activism in Ogden with Malik DayoActivism in Ogden with Malik DayoI sat down with local activist Malik Dayo. Malik has been working with different groups in Ogden to publicly and peacefully protest many injustices.

]]>I sat down with local activist Malik Dayo. Malik has been working with different groups in Ogden to publicly and peacefully protest many injustices.

]]>b87c41d6-4fa1-46f1-84b2-eb9bea2b8029Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -070052:39falsefull1414Complexities of Adoption, Race, Religion, and Sexuality with Rachel AlderComplexities of Adoption, Race, Religion, and Sexuality with Rachel AlderI sat down with Rachel Alder to talk about a plethora of topics. Rachel has had such an amazing journey and it was my pleasure to talk about that journey and hear it through her perspective.

]]>I sat down with Rachel Alder to talk about a plethora of topics. Rachel has had such an amazing journey and it was my pleasure to talk about that journey and hear it through her perspective.

]]>8d42f7d1-1ff8-443f-a818-4790edea4d9cWed, 30 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -070001:08:38falsefull1313A Seat at the Table for the NAACP with Ms Betty Sawyer and Suzy DailyA Seat at the Table for the NAACP with Ms Betty Sawyer and Suzy DailyKevin caught up with Ms Betty Sawyer and Suzy Daily from the NAACP and their work in the Ogden community.

]]>Kevin caught up with Ms Betty Sawyer and Suzy Daily from the NAACP and their work in the Ogden community.

]]>248a0c5f-036e-47f7-90af-860e7ec7285eWed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070058:49falsefull1212Reservation Conversation with Decker YazzieReservation Conversation with Decker YazzieI sat down and had a conversation with Decker Yazzie.

]]>I sat down and had a conversation with Decker Yazzie.

]]>9a6ee1ef-5ee4-40e2-b7d4-a2e7435b7303Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -070046:06falsefull1111Race, Religion, and Politics in Utah with Former Mayor George GarwoodRace, Religion, and Politics in Utah with Former Mayor George GarwoodI sat down a while ago and talked to former Mayor of South Ogden, George Garwood about his experience of growing up in 1970's and how he made his way to becoming the first Black Mayor in Utah. 

]]>I sat down a while ago and talked to former Mayor of South Ogden, George Garwood about his experience of growing up in 1970's and how he made his way to becoming the first Black Mayor in Utah. 

]]>f8c0d600-c5a4-4d38-84ff-32af74078fc4Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -070050:39falsefull1010The Aftermath of Police Shootings with Ruby Mercado and David TimmermanThe Aftermath of Police Shootings with Ruby Mercado and David TimmermanRuby shares her families experience in the wake of her brother's shooting by Ogden Police Officers

]]>Ruby shares her families experience in the wake of her brother's shooting by Ogden Police Officers

]]>ebeb42e7-1801-4d84-85f6-70be2940edaaWed, 26 Aug 2020 07:30:00 -070054:04falsefull99Understanding Homelessness With Van AstonUnderstanding Homelessness With Van AstonVan Aston is a Physicians Assistant at the homeless shelter in Ogden, UT. As such he is the day to day primary care provider of people experiencing homelessness. Van helps us understand why homelessness exists. How a person gets into a homeless situation, many times at no fault of their own. And how our community fails them along the way. He also gives us hope for the future and talks about positive changes that are happening.

]]>Van Aston is a Physicians Assistant at the homeless shelter in Ogden, UT. As such he is the day to day primary care provider of people experiencing homelessness. Van helps us understand why homelessness exists. How a person gets into a homeless situation, many times at no fault of their own. And how our community fails them along the way. He also gives us hope for the future and talks about positive changes that are happening.

]]>b84158bd-2268-48a7-83c6-c08613dc2b07Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -070054:29falsefull88Systemic Racism With Michael WilliamsSystemic Racism With Michael WilliamsMichael and I talk about the origins of systemic racism and how the racist past and present of America can be seen all around our communities.

]]>Michael and I talk about the origins of systemic racism and how the racist past and present of America can be seen all around our communities.

]]>86d3b41b-b2d2-40d1-b255-fb67fbf935c7Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -070001:07:10falsefull77Transracial Adoption With Ben MeszarosTransracial Adoption With Ben MeszarosBen and I discuss the complexities of the adoption experience. And Ben discusses the challenges of being a white parent trying to preserve black culture and a black experience for his son.

]]>Ben and I discuss the complexities of the adoption experience. And Ben discusses the challenges of being a white parent trying to preserve black culture and a black experience for his son.

]]>ada7bd89-1a2e-4238-89b0-6586b231f1f8Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:45:00 -070047:14falsefull66Police Reform In Ogden With Jacarri KellyPolice Reform In Ogden With Jacarri KellySpecial thanks to Awegust The Great for our theme music check out his stuff on social media.

https://m.facebook.com/awegustthegreat/

https://Instagram.com/awegustthegreat?igshid=1gjae8yflaesr

http://soundcloud.com/awegustthegreat-music

]]>Special thanks to Awegust The Great for our theme music check out his stuff on social media.

https://m.facebook.com/awegustthegreat/

https://Instagram.com/awegustthegreat?igshid=1gjae8yflaesr

http://soundcloud.com/awegustthegreat-music

]]>36de90e5-ab1c-45a8-b19c-bfa0bffb6f26Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:30:00 -070046:25falsefull55A Conversation With Joan And Jazzy About RaceA Conversation With Joan And Jazzy About RaceOur friends Jazzy and Joan share their experience, anxieties, and fears around raising black kids. They have some great practical advice for white parents about how we can raise children with less bias, prejudice, and racism. Recommended kids books - https://www.amazon.com/Am-Mixed-Book/dp/0578110873/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+am+mixed&qid=1595297769&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=white+fragility&qid=1595297814&sr=8-1

]]>Our friends Jazzy and Joan share their experience, anxieties, and fears around raising black kids. They have some great practical advice for white parents about how we can raise children with less bias, prejudice, and racism. Recommended kids books - https://www.amazon.com/Am-Mixed-Book/dp/0578110873/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+am+mixed&qid=1595297769&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=white+fragility&qid=1595297814&sr=8-1

]]>1bca28cd-be93-4e55-8843-f7d8e85e527eTue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -070042:33falsefull33A Conversation With Michael DanielsA Conversation With Michael Daniels"I'm a 63 year old black man and I'm tired but I have hope in this movement."

]]>"I'm a 63 year old black man and I'm tired but I have hope in this movement."

]]>3b2a1ceb-529e-4010-ba35-6d68292a5b25Sat, 18 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -070001:04:22falsefull22Introducing 'Community Spread'Introducing 'Community Spread'Kevin shares a formative experience while living in Bay Area CA during Prop 8 in 2008. 12 years later it's still the spark that ignited this podcast.

]]>Kevin shares a formative experience while living in Bay Area CA during Prop 8 in 2008. 12 years later it's still the spark that ignited this podcast.

]]>f3b94c18-bcd6-4870-9ea1-04b50d87f0e4Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -070005:27falsefull11