The Peak News

The Peak News

The Peak News is a truth-telling and First Amendment-defending broadcast and internet news source for citizens of the Pikes Peak region. Our journalists are dedicated to providing reports and commentary with a conservative worldview in a straight-forward and entertaining way to our open-minded listeners and readers. The Peak is designed for liberty-loving people who wish to be informed about what is happening locally, as well as across Colorado, our nation, and the world, without being propagandized or told what to think.

Episodes

June 26, 2025 54 mins
6/26/2025: The Adjunct Possible

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and  Rob Thompson

The Adjunct Possible: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines: 1) The Risk of Radical Islam: Mohamad Faridi, 2)The Hate Crime Hoax, 3) J6 Praying Grandma 4) Pikes Peak Pride (two years); Interview; (FINAL SHOW): Talking new media and social platforms, including AI, and how to be successful building your tribe for ...

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6/25/25: The new New Life Scandal | Jason Lupo and Aaron Lujan

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk

The new New Life Scandal; Local Faith and Family; Interview: The New New Life Scandal. Citizen Journalists Jason Lupo and Aaron Luhan report on the controversy in our biggest local church, as Pastor Brady Board steped down amid allegations that he knew more about the sexual abuse committed by Robert M...

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6/19/2025: Juneteenth: History and Controversy

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Shirley Martinez

Juneteenth: History and Controversy; Education and Media Headlines:1) Karman Line, 2) Indy/Insider, 3) D20 Losing Funding; Interview; Juneteenth with guest Shirley Martinez, President of the Pikes Peak Diversity Council, D8 School Board Member, Rev. MLK Preservation Society, talki...

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6/18/25: Jewish Community in the Springs

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Boaz Vituk

Jewish Community in the Springs; Local Faith and Family; 1) New Life 2) Boulder Attack 3) Israel-Iran War; Interview: Rabbi Boaz Vituk of Chabad of Colorado Springs Jewish Community, shares about Jewish life in the Pikes Peak region, living under the threat of active antisemitism, the Israel-...

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6/24/25: The State of the Peak: What's Next?

Hosted by Chaim Goldman

The State of the Peak: What's Next?; Government and Politics Headlines: Why we need to take The Media Back: Interview; “The State of The Peak” as we continue to investigate hyper-local news stories in our region and “saying the quiet stuff out loud”, he will also share “what’s next” as we expand our non...

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6/23/25: Pikes Peak Pride | The Peak Journalist Jordan Baldwin

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin

 Pikes Peak Pride; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Israel Iran 2) New Newlife Scandal 3) Pikes Peak Pride no proclamation; Interview: The Peak investigates Pikes Peak Pride, the yearly parade and festival in downtown Colorado Springs that occurred last weekend. Wh...

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6/17/25: Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Ron Scott

Combatting Radical Ideology in the American Military; Government and Politics Headlines: 1) Iran-Israel Conflict: How does this impact our region 2) Karman Line Annexation: Interview; Dr. Ron Scott, PhD, Col, USAF (ret), andPresident and CEO of Stand Together Against Racis...

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6/16/25: The Iran-Israel Conflict | Mohamad Faridi

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Mohamad Faridi

The Iran-Israel Conflict; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) Pikes Peak Pride: Is it good for our community? Is it family friendly? 2) School District Sports: “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports Policy” (D49 originally, now D11 and Monument Academy passed it, D20 consideri...

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6/12/2025: 12 Stones Classical School

Hosted by Chaim Goldman, Donna Shell, Bob May and Trey Shell

12 Stones Classical School; Education and Media Headlines: 1) D11 Transgender 2) D11 New Charter Schools 3) Summer Learning; Interview - Director Donna Shell, Board President Bob May, and 2022 graduate Trey Shell, talking about a Classical Christian Education; A Classical C...

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6/11/25: Youth for Christ

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Andrew LaValley

Youth for Christ; Local Faith and Family: 1) Jewish Communit 2) Focus on Hate List 3) Pikes Peak Pride; Interview: Andy LaValley, Executive Director of Youth for Christ of Southern Colorado, a juvenile justice ministry that reaches high risk, detained, and incarcerated youth in Colorado Springs, Pueblo...

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6/10/25: Public Service and Controversy

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Wayne Williams

Public Service and Controversy; Local Government and Politics: 1) Anti-ICE Protest 2) Mayor of Palmer Lake; Interview; Wayne Williams has been in public service for more than three decades, but not without controversy. He is a former El Paso County Commissioner and Clerk and Recorder, Colo...

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6/9/25: The Restaurant Biz |Brian Mark

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brian Mark

The Restaurant Biz; Business and Culture Headlines: 1) National Donut Day, and Dad’s 1 Year Anniversary 2) Farmer’s Markets 3) Passport Program; Interview: Local Restaurant consultant with 30-years in the biz, Hospitality Innovator at Cordial Hospitality, and COO of Dad’s Donuts, Brian Mark, ta...

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6/5/2025: Peak Investigates - Hoax and Pride

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin

Peak Investigates - Hoax and Pride; Education and Media Headlines; 1) Implications mentioned at trial by Bernard (you probably didn’t hear in the media) 2) Judge May File 3) Whistleblowers 4) Representative Regina English; Interview - Investigative Journalist Jordan Baldwin: Pikes Pea...

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6/4/25: Local Antisemitism in the Pikes Peak Region

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Jordan Baldwin

Local Antisemitism; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Report: Boulder Hate Crime Attack; Feature: Jeremy Jacobs of Stories of Antisemitism; Interview: Jews Chaim Goldman and investigative journalist Jordan Baldwin discuss Local Antisemitism in the Pikes Peak region; Wil...

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6/3/25: Karman Line Annexation Civil Discussion

Hosted by Chaim Goldman

Karman Line Annexation Civil Discussion; Business and Culture Headlines: Interview; Karman Line Annexation, Eli Bremer, Dave Donelson, and Ann Rush; and "The Peak Rants" with Jim Miller

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6/2/25: Hate Crime Hoax Update Continued | Rachel Stovall

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Rachel Stovall

Hate Crime Hoax Update Continued; Business and Culture Headlines: Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Interview: Citizen Journalist Jordan Baldwin with an Update on the Ongoing Mayor Yemi Hate Crime Hoax Story, as the Trial of the Defendants is Happening Now: and of course “The Peak R...

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5/29/2025: Hate Crime Hoax Update | Candice Stutzriem

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brad Estes

Culture of the Sports Business; Education and Media Headlines: Hate Crime Hoax Trial : Interview; Hate Crime Hoax Update with Citizen Journalist Reporter Candice Stutzriem: Daily Wire Article; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller: 

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5/28/25 - Springs Catholic Community

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Erin Kotchivar

D49 School Board; Faith and Family Headlines: 1)AFA Graduate Dies 2)Christian Camp 3)Penny Arcade: Interview; Father Erin Kotchivar, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, here in Colorado Springs; common sense solutions; and of course “The Peak Rants” with Jim Miller

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5/27/25: Citizen Journalists and the Hate Crime Hoax Trial

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Yolanda Edwards, James Dial, Melanie Winters, Jordan Baldwin

Citizen Journalists and the Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Local Government and Politics Headlines - Hate Crime Hoax Trial; Interview: Yolanda Edwards, James Dial, Melanie Winters; The Rise of Citizen Journalism: and "The Peak Rants"...

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5/26/2025: Culture of the Sports Business | Brad Estes

Hosted by Chaim Goldman and Brad Estes

Culture of the Sports Business;  Media Headlines - Hate Crime Hoax Trial: Interview; Citizen Journalist Jordan Baldwin with an Update on the ongoing Mayor Yemi Hate Crime Hoax story, as the trial of the defendants is happening now, and then Brad Estes, new President of the Color...

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