Mandy Connell

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A WEB SERIES TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT BEING ONLINE I'm very excited to have Agnes from Social Smarts with Agnes, a very new web series that helps teach kids about social media and tech usage. Inspired by real conversations with her nephew, each episode is a quick 10-minute dive into the "why" behind social media. It is intended for parents to watch with their tweens for a fresh perspective and to help open an ongoing dialogue. In the very first episode, she unpacks why age 13 is the magic number for social media sign-ups. From the legal frameworks like COPPA regulations to data privacy and content suitability, she breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand way so parents can begin a dialog with their kids. A little about Agnes: she was on the early and launch teams for companies including TikTok and Tinder. Now, with this podcast, she's blending her professional expertise with a personal mission inspired by her efforts to educate my 10-year-old nephew so he has the tools to think smartly and safely about social m

WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 And we'll chat with Fox 31's Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser about the glorious weather we are having right now and when it will end. Get your weather questions ready!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BODIE WAS THE WINNER TO ME If you don't watch The Voice you may have missed a young man named bodie (he doesn't capitalize his name which makes the grammarian in me scream but here we are) who came in first runner up to a country singer who was good but not AS good IMO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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VALDAMAR ARCHULETA IS MAKING WAVES IN DISTRICT 1 As he runs against a long entrenched incumbent who needs to go. He had a nice write up by The Politics Watcher here. He just faced off with Degette this weekend and you should watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A NEW BOOK TO CRY OVER But only because noted psychiatrist Judith Orloff has a new book out called The Genius of Empathy:Practical Skills to Heal Your Sensitive Self, Your Relationships, and the World. In it, she is drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and energy medicine, Dr. Orloff shows us how to access our sensitivities, soothe our nervous system, and stop absorbing the emotions of others. She begins with the magic of empathy to find greater self-love and healing–including from trauma. Subsequent chapters apply empathy to our relationships, communities, and the world. Exploring each chapter’s practices, you’ll learn the art of empathic listening, how to stop overthinking, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries and loving detachment to prevent overwhelm, burnout, and more. Find out more about Dr. Orloff here, she joins me at 1pm to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THE 13TH FLOOR HAUNTED HOUSE IS UP AND RUNNING And I've got the General Manager Nicholas Melton on at 2:30 to see what jump seekers can expect this year. Buy your tickets here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADRIAN FELIX WAS A RISING STAR IN THE COLORADO DEMOCRATIC PARTY When he decided he had enough and left and the party. He didn't have some right wing revelation, he's still a died in the wool lefitist progressive but he became very disillusioned with party politics and decided to leave. I'll talk to him today about the choice, why he made it and what's next for him and other young progressives who feel the same way. He's on at 1pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DERRICK STROUP IS A LOCAL GUY MAKING IT BIG As a comedian who is opening for some of the hottest acts in the country and he's in studio today to talk about his latest album Eating Dinner Twice and some of his opening slots coming up here in Denver. Though he was born in Alabama he's been a Denverite for ten years and you can find more about him by clicking here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF VICKI LAWRENCE FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE Because I grew up with The Carol Burnett Show, which my mom and I watched religiously for a good part of my childhood. And Vicki Lawrence was a huge part of that show, and she's bringing herself and her iconic character Mama to town for a "two woman" show. She's coming to the Paramount next March and tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY (I will remind you Friday) and I've got tickets to give away after I talk to her at 1pm. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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