Mile High Magazine airs on KYGO every Sunday at 5:00 a.m. This is our locally-produced public affairs program, hosted by KYGO's morning news anchor, Simone Seikaly. (Miss the show?  Scroll down, and stream it!)

November 16, 2008:  It's that time.  Time to get out the skis or boards, strap them on your car and then to your feet, and get on the mountain!  Jennifer Rudolph, from Colorado Ski Country, joins Simone to talk about what's new on the slopes, the closest resorts to Denver, and some amazing deals being offered to locals this season.  Then, Rich Grant, from the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau joins us to talk about Denver Arts Week!

October 12, 2008.  TOPICS: Election/Voting Issues; Volunteers of America.  Segment 1:  This week the New York Times reported that Colorado was among several other states participating in what the newspaper called "questionable" voter purging practices.  Colorado Secretary of State, Mike Cofman, joined us to debunk the story.  Other topics included the number of amendments voters would be voting on this year and the status of electronic voting machines in Colorado.  Segment 2:  The local chapter of Volunteers of America have several opportunities coming up in which people can help the needy in our community.  Jim White, the Director of Community Affairs talked about these opportunities which include raking leaves for the elderly and registering to shovel their walks, when the snow flies.  And Jim told listeners about the upcoming Western Fantasy, at the National Western Events Center.

September 21, 2008:  TOPICS:  Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and AIG Bailout; Truth in Political Advertising.   Segment 1.  Guest: Metro State University Economics Professor Muhammed Akacem.  Dr. Akacem answered questions about the massive government bailout of mortgage insurers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as AIG, specifically, what lead to the bailout, how the American taxpayer will be affected, how the infusion of cash (by global central banks) affects the economy, and some sane approaches for taxpayers regarding their bank accounts and stocks. Segment 2. Bill Menenzes, Editorial Director, Colorado Media Matters, spoke on the topic of political advertising, truth in those advertisements, and how listeners can pursue truth regarding political candidates, other than political advertisements.

September 14, 2008:  TOPIC, Teen Suicide Prevention. GUESTS: Jeff LaMontagne, Co-Founder, Director, Second Wind Fund, and Nancy Flynn, Marketing Director, Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage. The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of teen suicide in Colorado by removing financial and social barriers to treatment for at-risk youth. And along with statistics regarding teen suicide in Colorado, the guests spoke about Second Wind's upcoming 7th annual walk/run/ride, and about the need for local businesses to become involved in the promotion of mentally healthy teenagers.

September 7, 2008:  Topics:  Camp Experience (Denver Rescue Mission); Memory Walk. Segment 1. Betsy Wiersma, CEO of Camp Experience, spoke of the upcoming networking opportunity for Colorado women, held at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Along with providing a networking experience for local women, the proceeds from Camp Experience provide assistance to various local non-profits, one of which this year is the shelter for homeless men, women and families, the Denver Rescue Mission. Gretta Walker with the Denver Rescue Mission joined us in studio to discuss how the Mission will benefit this year from the Camp Experience proceeds. Segment 2. Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. Sara Spaulding with the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado discussed the upcoming Memory Walk (sponsored, in part, by KYGO). Spaulding spoke of the advances made in Alzheimer’s research in the past year as well as how listeners can become involved in the fundraising walk this year.

August 24, 2008:  TOPICS:  Local Events surrounding the Democratic National Convention; Fight With Food's food donation stops at DNC events; Denver Preschool Program  Segment 1:  Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper joined host Simone Seikaly to discuss the local events taking place in connection with the Democratic National Convention.  Segment 2:  Darren Lyman, from the not-for-profit Fight With Food, tells listeners how they can contribute to his food gathering drive at all Tent City concerts during the DNC;  September 3:  James Mejia, CEO, Denver Preschool Program, Abby Humphrey, Director, Montview Preschool. Mr. Mejia and Mrs. Humphrey spoke of the Denver Preschool Program, a taxpayer-funded initiative to offer every 4-year old child in Denver the opportunity to attend preschool, and of the importance of picking a licensed daycare program.

August 17, 2008:  TOPIC: 1st Annual Dentistry From the Heart. GUEST: Dr. Terry Wostrel, Rocky View Dental Care. A visit to Florida inspired Dr. Terry Wostrel to begin a program he hopes will become an annual event in the Denver suburb of Littleton, the Dentistry From the Heart event, whereby dentists in Dr. Wostrel’s firm offered certain free dental procedures on August 23, 2008. Dr. Wostrel spoke of the importance of continuing dental care, of getting back to the dentist if it’s been a while, and of certain new procedures that make going to the dentist a little easier for those who maybe wary!

August 10, 2008:  TOPIC: 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. GUEST: Long-time local sports commentator Sandy Klough. The Summer Olympics offered an opportunity to discuss the themes of human rights and sports as politics with one of Denver’s most notable and recognizable sports commentators.

June 29, 2008:  The Young Philanthropists Foundation (YPF) was born out of one of our nation's darkest days.  Founder Alexis Boian (a Colorado native) watched, first-hand, as the events of September 11th, 2001, unfolded before her eyes and the eyes of the world.  And after spearheading an effort to create a memorial quilt, Alexis realized a need to pass on to children our responsibility to our community.  And not only that, but the confdence that each individual has a signficant contribution to make to the betterment of our society.  The first project of the YPF was the Penny Harvest.  Alexis joined host Simone Seikaly to discuss the Harvest, and plans for the future.

June 22, 2008:  If you were to ask someone what they know about Autism Spectrum Disorder, it's likely they'll be able to tell you how many children are born each year with forms of autism, and how educators and parents are dealing with the problem of children with autism.  But what about the adults that are living with autism?  What do we know about them?  My guest this week was Gregg Wheelen with Stomp Out the Silence of Autism and Disabilities (SOS-AD).  This organization is behind the creation of a first-of-its-kind program in Colorado, that being a care facility for adults who are living with autism.  We spoke about the creation of the Hawkeye Ranch in Douglas County, and about an upcoming fundraiser (on the 4th of July, at Bandimere Speedway).

June 15, 2008: On this Father's Day, we celebrate dads who may be struggling to become the best fathers they can be!  Our guest is Rich Batten, a family and fatherhood specialist with the Colorado Department of Human Services.  Rich will speak about the Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative that is sponsored by the the state of Colorado thanks to a federal grant.  He'll have information about some of the 42 statewide programs offered to fathers and families, all with the intention of helping create stronger bonds and healthier children.

June 8, 2008:  For people in the "news business" stories of tragedy, like that of the tornado that hit Weld County, come and then they go.  It's just not the same story for the people living with the remnants, and on that topic Pastor Dave Hardy of the Windsor Community Church spoke with us, with an update on the Windsor rebuilding.  Next, James Mejia, the CEO of the Denver Preschool Program, spoke with us about how this tax-sponsored initiative is growing in participants by leaps and bounds, and how parents can get involved if they  haven't done so already.  The good people at the Mount Saint Vincent Home are celebrating 125 years of helping Colorado children, most recently, children requiring homes as well as psychological services .  COO Bill Roth is our guest.  Finally, you already know what you're doing to ease the pressures placed upon us by rising gas prices.  But what is your employer doing?  Meghan McNeely, with Denver's Robert Half International Staffing, makes suggestions for employers who want to keep good employees in these difficult financial times.

June 1, 2008:  KYGO's public affairs programming has expanded, allowing us to provide a larger platform for not-for-profit organizations, government officials, and other spokespeople to discuss issues of concern to the various communities of Colorado.  Simone's first guest this week was Karen Marino, with Picking up the Pieces, a local organization dedicated to helping people who've been displaced by natural disasters.  They pick up, where others leave off.  In Part Two, Simone speaks with Dr. Michelle Hannah, an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver, about a call from leading child welfare organizations for an overhaul of federal laws dealing with transracial adoption.  In part three, Simone spoke with Todd Davis, the CEO of LifeLock, about the theft of his identity, and then with Colorado Attorney General John Suthers who offered suggestions about how to prevent identity theft from happening to you.

May 25, 2008:  For 90 years, the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFEE) has been serving the needy in Boulder and Broomfield Counties, and they're celebrating!  Along with learning about the upcoming party, host Simone Seikaly speaks with Terry Benjamin, the Executive Director of EFAA, about their services, how they got started so long ago (it has to do with Colorado's declining silver mining industry) and the particular niche they fill in our community.  Join us!

May 18, 2008:  The 9th Annual Memorial Day Tribute Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 24, 2008, before and after the City & County's Memorial Day Parade. As always, veterans, families, friends and you the general public are invited to attend. This year's highlights include a tribute to heroes of the past and present, including a morning wreath ceremony, afternoon names reading and special presentations to military families who have lost loved ones to war this year. Please visit the Colorado Veterans Monument for more information, or call 303.912.9980.

May 11, 2008:  You know it's spring when daylight savings time starts settling in, and when two-wheelers show up in abundance on Colorado roadways.  Yes, bicyclists, but the ones with the motorized wheels are the topic of the show this week.  Simone will speak with a representative of ABATE of Colorado, about motorcycle safety and ways other drivers can stay most alert to those who share the road but not as much of the surrounding metal.  Join us!

May 4, 2008:  Have you received your economic stimulus rebate check?  This week, the U.S. government announced that the checks would be going out early, and if you had a refund coming from your 2007 taxes, and signed up for direct deposit, you'll be among the first to receive the checks.  Now, the money's supposed to help the American economy "bounce back" out of what some are calling a recession.  But will it help?  What if you want to save the money, or, pay down your debt, will that help the economy too?  Host Simone Seikaly asked Steve Staneck, the managing editor of Budget and Tax News, and a research fellow with the Heartland Institute.

April 27, 2008
"Helicopter parenting" is the topic of Hara Murano's "A Nation of Wimps,  the High Cost of Invasive Parenting."  Murano was in Denver to speak before the East Angel Alliance, and before that she spoke by phone with Simone Seikaly about how modern parents have moved into this "hovering" form of parenting, how desctructive it can be, how to recognize it, and how to change it.  And she says it must be changed, if we want our children to grow up and be able to handle their own problems.