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Show Summary – Western
Skies –
March 5, 2005
BILLBOARD
This week on Western Skies, news about natural gas, Colorado literature, and spoiling kids. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
NEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on a unionization drive at Wal Mart, Jonathan Wilson
has the second part of his story on potential reductions to federal “payments
in lieu of taxes,” and Joan Zwisler reports from Ignacio on the new director
of the Colorado Commission for Indian Affairs. [LISTEN]
[TRANSCRIPT]
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT FIGHT
Eric Whitney reports on the natural gas boom in
Colorado, and what it means for consumers, environmentalists, the gas industry,
and fish. [LISTEN]
[TRANSCRIPT]
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Stephen Raher has our regular weekly coverage of legislative
events. Lawmakers discussed changing the process for amending the state constitution,
higher fees for hunting and fishing licenses, and the Keep Jobs in America Act.
[LISTEN]
[TRANSCRIPT]
PAM HOUSTON INTERVIEW
Western Skies' contributor Sarah Jackson interviews author Pam Houston about her connection to Colorado and some of the themes in her books. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
SALONS FOR KIDS
Jeannine Miller reports on Lollilocks, a Denver-area salon for
children. Business is good, and the owners are now offering franchises. [LISTEN]
[TRANSCRIPT]
COMMENTARY: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES' KID'S BIRTHDAY
Anita Miller shares some
thoughts about high-priced kids' birthday parties. [LISTEN]
[TRANSCRIPT]
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