Mike on the Mic: Recent Episodes

Colorado College

Mike on the Mic is a podcast series featuring Mike Edmonds, senior vice president, in the months leading up to his retirement after 30 years of service at CC. Mike hosts faculty members and local leaders for conversations about topics that matter including race and higher education, mental health, and the current political environment in the U.S.

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In this final episode of Mic on the Mic, Professor Steve Hayward takes over the host duties as Senior VP Edmonds reflects on his long and successful time at Colorado College. 

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In this episode of Mike on the Mic, host Mike Edmonds is joined by Colorado College professors Santiago Guerra and Heidi Lewis to explore the intersection of race and higher education. They delve into the significance of inclusivity and equity, and how these issues manifest at Colorado College. The conversation also tackles the broader implications of race in America. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion with leading academic voices.

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In Part 2 of this episode of Mike on the Mic, host Mike Edmonds is joined by Colorado College professors Santiago Guerra and Heidi Lewis to explore the intersection of race and higher education. They delve into the significance of inclusivity and equity, and how these issues manifest at Colorado College. The conversation also tackles the broader implications of race in America. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion with leading academic voices.

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In this episode, Senior VP Edmonds is joined by Elizabeth Coggins, professor of Political Science at Colorado College for a conversation about the state of American politics and this past year’s midterm elections. 

Professor Elizabeth Coggins joined the faculty of Colorado College in the fall of 2014. She studies United States politics, public opinion, ideological identification, and political psychology. 

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In this episode, Senior VP Edmonds is joined by Margaret Sabin and Dr. David Steinbruner – two pillars of healthcare in Colorado Springs – for a conversation about mental health and its effects on our college community. 

Margaret Sabin is the past president of Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs and former President and CEO of Penrose Hospital. Dr. David Steinbruner is the Chief Medical Officer at UCHealth Memorial Hospital and an emergency room physician.