AZYEP

This month on Soul Connection, hosts Adele Craft and Sarah Fedishen sit down with AZYEP's newest staff member, Saffron Branson who is also a student in CMC's Human Services department. They talk about the Human Services internship program, the value of training HMS professionals in rural communities, and Saffron shares her excitement for the new role.Thank you to Colorado Mountain College and Opportunity Now for generously sponsoring KDNK and this show.

On this month's episode of Dimensions in Diversity, host Parker Wilson sits down with Clare Williams and Madison Nelson for a special reunion episode in celebration of pride month. Clare and Madison hosted the Out and About podcast in 2024 and 2025. This episode is dedicated to pride, and exploring Ace and Aro identities.Thanks to Aspen Out for generously supporting Dimensions in Diversity and KDNK!

On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith sits down with Glenwood Springs High School students Lou Gall and Nanami Hess to talk about their mental health stories and advocacy.

This month's extra special show features AZYEP's 2026 graduates, Ash Bohmfalk, Zenobia Todd and Andy McMichael in conversation with Adele Craft and Beth Wysong. They share their favorite experiences from the program and how it has shaped their development. There wasn't a dry eye in the studio when we recorded this one. Thank you to AZYEP's dedicated grads!

On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smithy speaks with music educators making a difference in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. He sits down with music educator and percussionist, Chad Patrick, and high school band teacher, Tami McSwain, to discuss their musical experience, how they have transferred their knowledge into an educational career, and the ambiguities of AI in the music industry.

On this month's episode of Dimensions in Diversity, host Parker Wilson talks with Melinda Silkwood about TACT (Teaching the Autistic Community Trades), and their new facility in Carbondale. Dimensions in Diversity is generously supported by AspenOUT.

This month on the AZYEP podcast, host Penelope Mathis sits down with local singer songwriter Patrick Fagan. They talk about his new album "Waltz for Dogs" and share some music live in the studio.

On this month's episode of Around the World, host Dylan Forbes talks with two local geography teachers, Ms. Regene of Ross Montessori and Mr. Danahey of Roaring Fork High School. They chat about living in Denver, the Philippines, and the Roaring Fork Valley.

On this bonus episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks about Youth Entity's annual Career Expo. He chats with Career Academies Director, Bret Moyer, exhibitors Connie and Tim, and student attendees.

On this special bite-sized episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with Ron Speaker about his annual youth finance camp. More information can be found at thefinancecamp.com.