Chuck Broerman - June 27, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman talks about the El Paso County Primary Election.

Sachs Foundation - June 23, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On KRDO's "The Extra" Thursday, Ben Ralston, CEO of the Sachs Foundation joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about a partnership to offer Black college graduates in Colorado an opportunity to make an impact as an educator. The Sachs Foundation has supported Black Coloradans since 1931, is teaming up with Teach For America (TFA) Colorado, the state branch of a national organization that expands educational opportunity for children by recruiting and training educators. The organizations intend to build a community of Black educators through cohort groups and supplement salaries to address the shortage of Black teachers in Colorado. More at   sachsfoundation.org and teachforamerica.org.

Hal Bruno Kids Camp - June 22, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Wednesday's "The Extra", we shine a spotlight on the Hal Bruno Kids Camp being held in Southern Colorado this month.  These camps are sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and the kids attending are those who've lost a parent or sibling in a firefighting line-of-duty death.  More info at firehero.org. 

Justin Hermes - June 17, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

Justin Hermes, host of Real Estate Realities joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to discuss the impacts that the federal reserve interest rates will have on the local real estate industry.  Call Justin with any questions at 719-232-1063.

Michelle Peulen -June 15, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

It's Cone Zone Season! On KRDO's "The Extra" Wednesday, Michelle Peulen, CDOT Communications Manager for Region 2 joins us to talk about what CDOT does to make a safe work zone; what you need to do to be safe as you navigate through cone zones; and projects starting just this week.

Colorado Springs Sports Corporation - June 14, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Tuesday's "The Extra", guest Dani Barger with the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation will be joined by guest Molly Sharples of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation discussing with host Shannon Brinias and KRDO News Radio listeners sports and community events in Colorado Springs and how those topics promote business in Colorado Springs.

ProRodeo - June 13, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

The best in PRORODEO are coming to Colorado Springs as the 81st Cinch Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo welcomes the 2022 NFR Open, July 13-16, 2022 at scenic Norris Penrose Event Center! The inaugural NFR Open powered by RAM will be one of the biggest rodeos of the 2022 PRORODEO season with $1 million in payouts. More info at facebook.com/PikesPeakRodeo. 

Pikes Peak Regional Building Department - June 10, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

Andrew Rogers was joined by Greg Dingrando with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department to discuss the role the regional building department plays in the area, the growth in permits, what's expected in the coming year, and how the regional building department plays in educating consumers and contractors across their service area. 

Feast of St. Arnold - June 9, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Thursday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias brought listeners information on this Saturday's Feast of St. Arnold, benefitting Westside Cares.   "Colorado's Family Friendly Beer Festival ", set for June 11th, showcases the best of Colorado's craft brewers, winemakers, and emerging distilleries. It is located on the historic grounds of the Chapel of our Saviour Episcopal Church in the heart of the Broadmoor Neighborhood at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain. Tickets and more info can be found at FeastofSaintArnold.com. More information on Westside Cares is here.

Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado - June 8, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Chad Spencer - June 7, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Tuesday's "The Extra", how do you bridge the gap between estate planning and when crisis occurs?  Attorney Chad Spencer, with the Hammond Law Group, joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about Life Care Planning, which means developing a plan to help seniors and their families navigate the process of aging.  More info available at  719.520.1474 and for information on upcoming events, visit the group's website: Colorado Estate Plan. 

Chuck Broerman - June 6, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Monday's "The Extra", guest Chuck Broerman, Clerk and Recorder for El Paso County discussed elections. With less than four weeks before the Primary Election on June 28, he offered information on what you need to know to vote and provide you with facts, not fiction, about the election process. If ballot isn’t received by June 17, contact 719-575-VOTE.  Your ballot may look a little different this election due to redistricting. An interactive map of ballot drop boxes, Voter Service and Polling Centers and all locations, as well as sample ballots, can be found at EPCVotes.com

Manitou Pollinators - May 26, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

• ManitouPollinators.org
• ManitouMade.com/sustainability
• PoetryHeals.org
• facebook.com/theeagledancer

Meadowgrass Music Festival - May 24, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

The 13^th annual Meadowgrass Music Festival is taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, at La Foret Conference Center in Black Forest. The festival brings world class musical talent to Colorado Springs alongside local and regional performers, in a family-friendly environment. The event offers on-site camping, stunning views of Pikes Peak, a beer festival, yoga, teen and kid activities, local food vendors, and more!

Jon Karroll - Special Kids Special Families - May 23, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Special Kids Special Families is a nonprofit based in Colorado Springs that has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1998.  The non-profit is hiring and also promoting its training for would-be foster care parents during National Foster Care Month.  More info at SKSFColorado.org. 

Skyler McKinley - May 19, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Thursday's "The Extra", we're previewing the busy Memorial Day holiday travel weekend with Skyler McKinley of AAA.  More info at Colorado.aaa.org.  

Dr. Renata Prado - May 18, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.  Vanguard Skin Specialists' Dr. Renata Prado joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment options.  More info available at VanguardSkin.com. 

Colorado Springs Airport - May 17, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Silver Key - May 16, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

For 52 years, Silver Key has been serving seniors in the Pikes Peak region.  On KRDO's "The Extra" , we learned how Silver Key supports a healthy quality of life for seniors, allowing them to age safely with dignity and independence. Derek Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer, Silver Key and Jayme Holligan, Director of Volunteers, Events, and Community Engagement, Silver Key, shared more about their Volunteer Impact Program (VIP) and the upcoming Senior Summit.  More info at SilverKey.org and  719-884-2300

Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado - May 11, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC - May 10, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Tuesday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias was joined by Mike Juran, CEO of Altia and Camille Lavon, Special Project Mgr. with the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, to talk about employee retention, attracting new hires to Colorado Springs and the new initiative called Find Your COS, which includes programs to help interns and new hires connect with the community. More info at ColoradoSpringsChamberEDC.com and Altia.com. 

Visit COS - May 9, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Monday's "The Extra", Doug Price of VisitiCOS and Andrea Mensink of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, joined host Shannon Brinias talking about how tourism and visitor numbers translate to the region's relocation attractiveness. 

National Foster Care Awareness Month - May 4, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

May is National Foster Care Awareness month, a time for us to recognize that we all play a role in enhancing the lives of children in foster care.  Guests Emily Dobson, Youth and Family Services Placement Unit Manager., El Paso County Department of Human Services and Ben Schoch, Foster Care Director, Kids Crossing joined host Shannon Brinias on Wednesday's "The Extra". More info at elpasoco.com and kidscrossing.com. 

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Fan Fest - April 29, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

The 100^th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is coming up on June 26^th.  Bob Bodor, Daniel Rodriguez, Alex Feeback, and Lisa Haight joined Andrew Rogers on ‘The Extra’ looking at the upcoming race as well as the return of Fan Fest festivities.

Alli Schuch - April 25, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Monday's "The Extra", Alli Schuch, Interim Executive Director, Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District, joined host Shannon Brinias to discuss the  Great American Cleanup and the Fountain Creek Watershed Cleanup set for Saturday, April 30th. More info at fountain-crk.org.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb History - April 22, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

The 100^th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is coming up on June 26^th. Lisa Haight and Don Sanborn joined Andrew Rogers on ‘The Extra’ looking at the history of the “Race to the Clouds.”

Colorado Department of Transportation - April 21, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Thursday's "The Extra", CDOT's Sam Cole, Safety Communications Manager, joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about increases of fatalities and why they're happening on Colorado roads; why men make up 75% of those responsible for fatal traffic accidents; the latest seat belt enforcement campaign and other safety issues. 

Financial Literacy Month - April 19, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Pediatric Cancer - April 18, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

Parkinson Association of the Rockies - April 15, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

Andrew Rogers was joined on 'The Extra' by Jodi Brown, Executive Director of the Parkinson Association of the Rockies as April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Get more information and resources at Parkinsonrockies.org

Safe Passage - April 14, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado - April 13, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Wednesday's "The Extra", Adah Rodriguez and Alexxis Barton of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Colorado joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about protecting consumers when it comes to outdoor landscaping projects, home improvement construction and DIY.  More info at BBB.org

Jim Lovewell - April 12, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

The annual Space Symposium, held last week, is the space industry’s premier event, bringing together global leaders from both the commercial and government/defense sectors. The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation has participated in the symposium for a number of years.  Jim Lovewell, chief defensive development officer, with the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, joined us on "The Extra" Tuesday, to talk about developments that relate to discussions held at the Space Symposium.  He also announced the dates for the 38th annual Space Symposium:  April 17-20, 2023. 

VisitCOS - April 11, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Monday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias spoke with Alexea Veneracion of VisitCOS and Russ Ware, Managing Partner of The Well, talked about Ware's new food hall venture and upcoming Restaurant Week April 22nd through May 1st.  More info at VisitCOS.com/restaurant-week and WellintheSprings.com. 

Justin Hermes - April 8, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

Justin Hermes, host of 'Real Estate Realities' joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to talk about the impact of rising interest rates and what the future holds in the Colorado Springs area. Reach out to Justin any time at 719-232-1063.

37th Annual Space Symposium - April 7, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

This week, the 37^th Annual Space Symposium is the focus of an on-location special two-day edition of "The Extra".  Guests on Thursday's show include: 

• C. Todd Cannon - Exhibit Manager for NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
• Clint Crosier, Director of Space and Satellite, AWS
• Dr. Andy Williams - Deputy Technology Executive & Officer for Space, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
• Steve Lindsey - (Retired) Astronaut and veteran of 5 Space Shuttle missions; Chief Strategy Officer, Sierra Space

37th Annual Space Symposium - April 6, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

This week, the 37^th Annual Space Symposium is the focus of an on-location special two-day edition of "The Extra".  Guests on Wednesday's show include: 

• Dani Hauf -  Digital Transformation Communications Manager at Lockheed Martin
• Jacob Palenske - Director of Communications at Northrop Grumman Space Systems
• Norm Follett - Director-Global Technical Marketing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• James Rigger - Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

National Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 4, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Ent Center for the Arts - March 31, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Thursday's "The Extra", guests David Siegel, Executive Director of the Ent Center for the Arts; and Daisy McGowan, Director of UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art, joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about upcoming or ongoing art exhibitions, performances and events taking place in the community at their facilities.  More info at EntCenterfortheArts.org. 

Pikes Peak Genealogical Society - March 28, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

Ben Fisk - March 25, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

Ben Fisk, owner of Fisk Lawnscapes joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' to talk about what you should be doing this spring and early summer when it comes to your landscaping. Learn more at http://fisklawnscapes.com/

Epilepsy - March 24, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On "The Extra", we talk to Sarah Carlson, a News Anchor whose on-air epilepsy seizure went viral, on what it's like to be one of the 3 million Americans with epilepsy, as well as Dr. Michael C. Smith,* Dir., Dept of Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College.  The guests joined KRDO News Radio to promote Wear Purple for Purple Day on March 26^th to Support Epilepsy Awareness.  More info at Learn about Epilepsy. 

Pueblo Zoo - March 21, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On "The Extra", we talk to the Executive Director at the Pueblo Zoo about an upcoming fundraising event that combines brews and zoo views, and what's new at the zoo, including animal babies!  More information can be found at pueblozoo.org. 

El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker - March 18, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra' talking about what the Assessor's office does, how property taxes are valued (which leads to how they're taxed,) as well as legislation being discussed that could impact property tax rates and valuations moving ahead. Learn more about the Assessor's office at https://assessor.elpasoco.com/

Colorado Springs Philharmonic - March 17, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Thursday's "The Extra", Associate Conductor Thomas Wilson of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra chatted about upcoming performances, including this weekend's offerings of "Ray Charles, Motown and Beyond featuring Ellis Hall."  The concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights at the Pikes Peak Center.  Tickets are available at the Center's box office or at csphilarmonic.org. 

BBB of Southern Colorado - March 16, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Wednesday's "The Extra", guests Adah Rodriguez and Alexxis Barton, both with the BBB of Southern Colorado, joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about How to avoid auction scams, how to avoid sports betting scams, buying tickets from an online retailer, and avoiding online sales scams.  More info at BBB.org and ftc.gov

Catherine Hammond - March 15, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias

On Tuesday's "The Extra", guest Catherine Hammond shared her inspiration for writing the book "Hope(less)",  available on Amazon April 12^th and at catherinehammond.life/hopeless-the-book .  Hammond is the President of the Hammond Law Group, available at Coloradoestateplan.com. 

Visit COS - March 14, 2022- KRDO’s Morning News

On Monday's "The Extra", guests Doug Price, Pres. & CEO of Visit COS and Megan Leatham, Pres. & CEO of The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about the history and growth of sports in Colorado Springs, and some exciting developments for upcoming events. More at VisitCOS.com.

Dr. John Delony - March 11, 2022 - The Extra with Andrew Rogers

Mental Health expert, a national bestseller, and Ramsey Personally Dr. John Delony joined Andrew Rogers on 'The Extra to talk about his new book, "Own Your Past, Change Your Future,"  a not-so-complicated approach to mental health, relationships, and wellness. You can pre-order the book now at johndelony.com

Colorado Department of Transportation - March 10, 2022 - The Extra with Shannon Brinias