Dennis Stretar
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Dennis Stretar
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I have been in public affairs broadcasting in Denver since 1999. I host the Health & Wellness Best Practices Podcast with information on important health issues for the community. For more information, visit https://ourcommunitybroadcasting.com.
Tuesday, Colorado passed a law to provide meals for all school children. I had the honor to interview the author of the bill, Senator Michaelson Jenet. This got a lot of national mentions. Starting in January I will be producing a monthly podcast with her as host. vimeo.com/1134026104?s...
Senator Michaelson Jenet discusses Healthcare Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
Colorado State Senator for District 21, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, who serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee is the podcast guest.…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Fascinating interview I did with with Iman Joduh, the first Palestinian/Muslim American elected to the Colorado legislature. Immigration and healthcare are her main policy passions in the State Senate. vimeo.com/1124322073?s...
Senator Iman Jodeh
Colorado State Senator Iman Jodeh, representing Senate District 29, was the interview guest on September 30, 2025 podcast. In 2020 She made international headlines…
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October 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Is this the real coup featuring Vance Thiel Musk Murdoch Putin? "Never before seen" photos and Vance off script. Interesting what's popping up now. Orchestrated by these Putin fans? Not into conspiracies but we can see that tRump is no longer their useful idiot so he must go. Vance is their guy now?
July 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This podcast is a panel discussion about proposed Medicaid cuts for Colorado. As dire as the cuts would be to us here, we are in much better shape than most other states. At the end of the podcast, I have information on how to contact your Senators and Congressperson.
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Medicaid Panel Discussion
This program features a panel discussion with experts about the current state of Medicaid here in Colorado and around the country and what the impact on the program…
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June 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Podcast with Mental Health Colorado. Started in 1953, it's the first Colorado mental health advocacy organization.
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Mental Health Colorado
Mental Health Colorado was founded in 1953 as an advocate for every Coloradan who experiences a mental health or substance use condition each year. They engage policymakers,…
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June 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My latest podcast is with a disabilities rights organization. The Medicaid cuts proposed by Trump to give tax breaks to the rich would gut this community. Speak out! vimeo.com/1082652984
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition started at the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and is Colorado’s premier disability rights advocacy…
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May 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I did a podcast this week with a LGBTQ+ organization that is very active in Colorado. Learn more about these types of support organizations and how to support the right of the LGBTQ+ community to exist. I'm sure there is such an organization near where you live as well. vimeo.com/1080640420
Rocky Mountain Equality
Founded in 1994, Rocky Mountain Equality promotes a vision of LGBTQ+ people, families, and communities living authentically in an inclusive, equitable, and compassionate…
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May 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My latest podcast is about a peer help group for people working in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. As consumers, we only see the "happy to see you" faces of our servers but the mental health issues they face can be significant. Something we should all be aware of. vimeo.com/1053818199
CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness)
CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness) was founded in 2018 by Denver pie maker John Hinman and food writer Alexandra Palmerton. After Alexandra interviewed…
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February 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
My interview with Colorado State Senator Michaelson Jenet, a tireless advocate for children's mental health, on the Behavioral Health Best Practices Podcast.
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Senator Michaelson Jenet Interview
Colorado State Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016, she has been a state senator since 2023. Her legislative…
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January 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My interview with the Colorado Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
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Colorado Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
The Colorado Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a family focused advocacy group to offer support for those dealing with a child’s…
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January 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I put together 2 clips from documentaries I've done on my family's immigration in 1906 and their Ellis Island experience as well as the anti-immigrant propaganda by media to support the 1924 Immigration act that started totally breaking our immigration system. Enjoy!
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Ellis Island - anti-immigrant clips
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January 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Here is an interview I did with the authors of Fandom Acts of Kindness. We need positive stories to help us get through the coming destructive chaos. vimeo.com/798953504?sh...
Fandom Acts of Kindness
Fandoms are united as a community because of the power of story. And it’s exactly the magical alchemy forged when mixing story and community that has helped…
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December 3, 2024 at 7:28 PM