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On this month’s episode of the Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith sits down with high school alumni, Anthony Lott, and Deputy Director of Programming, Kim Magee from Best Buddies to discuss the programs role as a nonprofit in creating spaces for individuals with disabilities without receiving direct return, misconceptions about individuals with disabilities that their work has challenged, and the importance of spreading inclusion and community building with the rise of Artificial Intelligence.

On this month's episode of Soul Connection, hosts Adele Craft and Zenobia Todd talk with Amanda Petersen, the Executive Director of Focused Kids, a licensed professional counselor, and proud mother. Their conversation focuses on emotional regulation strategies for kids and adults of all ages. Thank you to Colorado Mountain College Human Services and Opportunity Now for generously sponsoring this show.

This month's episode of The Ripple Effect features interviews and live performances with local teen musicians Lana Greengrass and Sean Hamilton. You will hear about their approaches to songwriting, the divergence between forming an acoustic sound and having a band, and the stages and layers to music development that allow the shape of projects to form.

On this month's episode of Around the World, host Dylan Forbes talks with longtime Carbondale resident Laurie Loeb. You'll hear them reminisce about Carbondale's past, swap travel stories, and look to the communities' future.

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.