- The book "No Human Contact" examines what to do with people in prison who are deemed dangerous, and whether isolation is cruel and unusual punishment. Author Pete Earley profiles two men who spent years in solitary confinement. Their crimes were by all accounts heinous: Each man killed a prison guard and other men incarcerated with them.
- Just three years ago, the word "pandemic" was a distant concept, but it's now become part of our vocabulary and our lives. We speak with three doctors who've been at the front lines of the COVID pandemic about how the virus continues to affect our lives, leading to hospitalizations and deaths. At the same time, most experts agree we're in a new phase of COVID-19 where the most stringent measures are no longer necessary.
- Spring has arrived and that means it's optimum time for gardening. CPR's Andrea Dukakis got a visit at her Denver home from Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach at the Denver Botanic Gardens to get his advice for how to make a garden spring to life in Colorado's unique and changing climate.
- The 2021 Marshall Fire upended the lives of people who lived and worked in the areas in and around Boulder county. That's reflected in the number of students in the Boulder Valley School District who've recently faced housing instability and homelessness, which have been higher than at any time since the Great Recession. Reporter John Herrick wrote a story about it for the Boulder Reporting Lab.
- Why are there more mass shootings in the U.S. compared to other countries? One researcher says it may have to do with how guns are viewed in American society. Then, a Colorado Wonders question about wind prompts even more windy curiosities. And "My Story So Far" shares the emotional stories of people touched by the Marshall Fire.
- Experts disagree on the best way to treat kids diagnosed as overweight or obese. Earlier this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidance on treatments. The most controversial of the recommendations favor physicians taking a proactive approach to weight loss, including medication for children 12 and older and an evaluation for metabolic and bariatric surgery for teens 13 and older.
- Denver in the 1920s enjoyed a booming economy, a growing population and flocks of tourists. But underneath that vibrancy was organized crime, corruption, and the Ku Klux Klan, The new book, "Gangbuster: One Man's Battle against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan" by Alan Prendergast is about that time and about a man named Philip Van Cise who was determined to uphold the law.
- As baby boomers age and more people develop Alzheimer’s, loved-ones are stepping in as caregivers. And, for caregivers with jobs, the balancing act can be tricky. Then, honoring Black female judges in Colorado and the push to diversify judicial appointees. Also, why record snowpack can be bad for elk and deer. And, CPR’s podcast Terra Firma.
- Juggling work life and home life can be challenging especially when it involves caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers say tending to a loved-one can feel like a fulltime job in and of itself. We hear from caregivers about the challenges and from someone who has explored the topic from the employer's perspective.
- In light of national banking troubles, what should you know about banking in Colorado? Then, the solutions for homelessness are as varied as the reasons people become unhoused. And sometimes, getting back on your feet can begin with a safe place to park. Also, avalanche beacons can save lives, but only if they’re used correctly. And, Colorado’s pinball wizard.