This month, on A Public Affair, our host Jim was joined in the studio by Emily Kleeman, Executive Director for The Reentry Initiative. Together, they discussed The Reentry Initiative’s work to offer wraparound services supporting individuals on probation and parole in our community.

This month, on A Public Affair, the foundation’s Communications Director, Severin Lier, was joined in the studio by Misha Zimmerman and Nick Chase from Local Theater Company. Together, they talked about Local Theater Company’s work, their approach to storytelling, and their upcoming show. To learn more about Local Theater Company and their upcoming shows, visit localtheaterco.org

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim was joined in the studio by Marysia Bachman and Bridget Myers, two members of the 2025 Leadership Fellows Cohort. Together, they discussed Leadership Fellows Boulder County, their experiences in the program, and why it’s important to foster inclusive leadership in our community. Learn more at commfound.org/leadership-fellows.

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim was joined in the studio by David Grimsland from Autism Society Boulder County, and Craig Towler from the Center for People with Disabilities. Together, they talk more about the work their organizations are doing to support people with autism spectrum disorders and assist people with disabilities, respectively.  Help Make Boulder More Accessible!  The City of Boulder and the Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on how to improve access to city buildings, parks, and programs. Learn More >>

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim was joined in the studio by Freeda Be and RP Whitmore-Bard from Queer Asterisk. Together, they discussed Queer Asterisk’s work to support the Boulder County LGBTQ+ community’s mental health, the organization’s counseling and training services, and their vision for Boulder County’s LGBTQ+ Community.

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim is joined in the studio by Melissa Gruber and Shanna Freeman from the Veterans Community Project. They discussed the work of the Veterans Community Project, their efforts to support Boulder County Veterans, and their VCP Village project in Longmont. 

This month on A Public Affair, Jim is joined in the studio by Community Foundation Boulder County's Vice President of Programs Sarah Harrison, along with nonprofit leaders Mardi Moore from Rocky Mountain Equality and Jorge De Santiago from El Centro Amistad. Together, they discussed how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting Boulder County nonprofits.

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim is joined in the studio by 15 Forever participants Payton, Sammy, and Zoey. Together, they talk about the 15 Forever program, the group’s 2025 funding priorities, and how they hope their work impacts Boulder County.

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim is joined in the studio by community member and organizer Ingrid Castro-Campos, and producer Erin Preston to talk about Humanize: Newcomers, a critically acclaimed PBS12 series on immigration that weaves together interviews with a wide range of guests to peel back stereotypes, look beneath dividing lines, and discover what truly humanizes us all. 

This month, on A Public Affair, Jim is joined in the studio by Elizabeth Crowe, Deputy Director of Housing and Human Services for the City of Boulder, and her colleague Sharone Calles, Family Resource School Specialist with the City of Boulder’s Housing & Human Services department. They talk about the city’s Elevate Boulder program and its impact on its participants and the Boulder community.

This month on A Public Affair, Jim Williams is joined in the studio by Community Foundation Boulder County Vice President of Programs, Sarah Harrison, and Executive Director of the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, Kaycee Headrick. They talk about the importance of data and how local nonprofits can use data to inform their work. We’ll also learn more about the work of the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, how they use data in their work, and what they’re seeing in their data on childcare accessibility and affordability in Boulder County.

This month on KGNU’s A Public Affair, host Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, Molly Fitzpatrick, and Co-President of the League of Women Voters Boulder County, Peggy Leech, to talk about local elections, how they work, and what kinds of resources are available to community members ahead of the upcoming 2024 election.

This month on A Public Affair, Community Foundation Boulder County’s Senior Communications Manager, Severin Lier, steps in for Jim Williams as host, and is joined in the studio by Sydney Zorensky, Programs Manger at the community foundation, and Erika McNab, Program Coordinator at the Boulder Chamber. Severin, Sydney, and Erika discuss the Leadership Fellows Boulder County program, its impact on its participants as well as the overall community, and how mid-career professionals can apply to join the 2025 Leadership Fellows Boulder County cohort.

This month on A Public Affair, host Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann, Chief Rob Stumpf from the Lyons Fire Protection District, and Sheriff Curtis Johnson from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. Tune in to hear their discussion on wildfire mitigation and response, as well as how residents can be prepared in the event of a wildfire in their community.

This month on A Public Affair, host Jim Williams is joined in the studio by Executive Director of El Comité De Longmont, Lisa Moreno. Listen in as Jim and Lisa discuss El Comité’s mission, work, and community, with a focus on combating wage theft in Boulder County.

This month on A Public Affair, we discussed support for Veterans in the Boulder County community. Host Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Debbie Platts and Larry Rand from A Way Forward, as well as Greg Goettsch from Qualified Listeners to talk about their organizations and how they utilize peer to peer services to support Veterans in Boulder County.

On this month’s episode, Jim Williams is joined by Jean Hodges and Tobi Cahill from PFLAG Boulder County and Bethy Leonardi from A Queer Endeavor to discuss the work and history of the Boulder County PFLAG chapter and its recent decision to pass the baton, along with it’s endowment, to A Queer Endeavor.

This month on A Public Affair, Community Foundation Boulder County Senior Communications Manager Severin Lier sat down with Suzanne Jones, Executive Director of Eco-Cycle to talk about Eco-Cycle’s work, recent legislation that’s making an impact on our environment, and what listeners can do this Earth Day to make an impact.

This month on A Public Affair, we discuss the arts, including Boulder Arts Week coming up in early April and the arts community here in Boulder County. Our host Jim is joined by Lauren Click, Arts Program Manager for the Office of Arts and Culture in the Community Vitality Department of the City of Boulder, Maggie Saunders, Programs Coordinator for the Boulder County Art Alliance, and Mario Jose Olvera, Co-owner, Art Director, and Outreach Coordinator at Mi Chantli.    

This month on A Public Affair, we discuss the landscape of equity-based philanthropy, the national conversation around the legality of equity-based grants, and the local implications for Colorado organizations. Tune in to hear from Ben McDearmon, Director of Legal Resources at Council on Foundations, Sarah Harrison, Vice President of Programs at Community Foundation Boulder County, and Valicia Trowbridge, Board Chair of Intercambio on this important topic.