Looking for a holiday gift or just a good book to read? Here are some ideas.
Each year around this time, we go to the experts — people who sell books — and ask them for their recent favorites. We focus on books with Colorado or Western ties that capture the magic of reading.
Larger-bodied people can have anorexia, too
New research on eating disorders points to a new category of the disease, known as atypical anorexia, that often goes undetected. While people with traditional anorexia often present as extremely thin, this newer category applies to larger-bodied people who similarly restrict their eating, but suffer the same physical and emotional challenges of the disease.
First-degree murder and hate crimes among list of charges against Club Q suspect
The suspect who opened fire at Club Q in Colorado Springs has been formally charged with 305 criminal counts. They include first-degree murder, attempted murder and bias-motivated crimes. Anderson Lee Aldrich is accused of entering the club around midnight on November 19, killing five people and injuring many more. We get perspective from DU law professor Ian Farrell.
Nov. 28, 2022: Red flag law’s inconsistent use; Living with specter of Alzheimer’s
As the investigation into the Club Q shooting continues, we look at whether Colorado’s red flag law could have kept the suspect from having access to guns, and why it’s used inconsistently. And, an author shares the essay she wrote after the Pulse nightclub shooting, which still resonates today. Then, two sisters with different diagnoses face Alzheimer’s together.
One family, two sisters and a genetic mutation for Alzheimer’s
Robin McIntyre, who’s 39, lives every day with the knowledge that she’s almost certain to get Alzheimer’s. Her family carries a genetic mutation that leads to early onset of the disease. Ten years ago, McIntyre, who lives in Laramie, Wyoming, tested positive for the mutation. Her sister Jessica McIntyre, 42, who lives in Lakewood, didn’t. We get an update from the pair who we first spoke to in 2016.
A shooting survivor in Orlando says healing will take time and resources
People gathered in Orlando, Florida on Sunday for a vigil to show solidarity with the victims of Sunday’s Colorado Springs shooting. In 2016, Pulse, a gay nighclub in Orlando, was the scene of another horrific mass shooting. Brandon Wolf survived that shooting and said he plans to offer support to the survivors of the Club Q shooting.
Emerging therapies offer hope for those with treatment-resistant depression
Studies show the pandemic — and the isolation and uncertainty that came with it — increased the number of people reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression. We explore some of the emerging therapies for people with treatment-resistant depression, including transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS, ketamine therapy and psilocybin with Dr. Chris Schneck, medical director of the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center.
Colorado’s prison chief and previously incarcerated man share stories, empathy
It was an unusual meeting of the minds: In April 2021, the head of Colorado’s Department of Corrections read a monologue written by a previously incarcerated man. Daniel Guillory spent more than a decade locked up in the system Williams now leads.
New film shines light on corruption in Denver’s anti-gang efforts
The film, “The Holly,” screening tonight at the Denver Film Festival, is a journey into the underworld of gang violence in Denver and a critique of the city’s anti-gang programs. Among its allegations is that the police use active gang members as confidential informants. Julian Rubinstein directed the film and is also the author of the 2021 book “The Holly.”
One woman’s story about helping her terminally-ill husband die on his own terms
Joanne Tubbs Kelly and her husband, Alan, had talked hypothetically about their support for laws like Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act, but they never knew it would be a choice they’d have to make. That changed when Alan Kelly was diagnosed with a terminal illness and decided he wanted to take advantage of the law. The book, “Walking Him Home: Helping My Husband Die with Dignity,” by Joanne Tubbs Kelly, is about that experience.
How to judge a judge on the ballot
Along with the candidates and measures on this year’s ballot is a list of Colorado judges. After each name, voters must decide whether or not a judge should be “retained” and are asked to answer “yes” or “no.” We speak to retired judge Russ Carparelli, who served on the Colorado Court of Appeals for nearly 11 years about the process, which involves comprehensive performance evaluations of each judge.
Children with RSV and other viruses fill hospital beds
Children’s hospitals around the country, including those in Colorado, are filling up because of an early surge in respiratory viruses. A key culprit is RSV, which often presents as a common cold but can turn more severe, especially among children and older adults. The situation has alarmed physicians who concerned about a tripledemic if RSV, influenza and COVID-19 converge.
Oct. 31, 2022: One woman’s journey with Alzheimer’s; Exploring a ghost town’s past
Former University of Denver chancellor Rebecca Chopp talks about her Alzheimer’s diagnosis and what she’s doing to keep her mind and body healthy. Then, what researchers in Colorado are learning about Alzheimer’s and dementia. And, a spooky ghost town that was once a thriving mining town. Also, a new season for a resilient ballet company.
Alzheimer’s disease derailed her career. She says it won’t stop her from living and learning
In 2019, Rebecca Chopp stepped down as chancellor at the University of Denver after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She’s since spoken publicly about her journey with dementia, including in an interview last year on Colorado Matters. She joined us for an update on her journey and said, while she’s still in the early stages of the disease, she has lost some of her short term memory.
What Colorado researchers are learning about Alzheimer’s and dementia
We look at some of the research into Alzheimer’s and dementia in Colorado.
Oct. 25, 2022: Understanding the statewide ballot measures; Spiritual walk shows unity
In addition to key statewide races for governor, U.S. Senate, and House of Representatives, there are eleven statewide ballot measures to consider. We break them down with Purplish, CPR’s podcast about politics and policy. Then, Indigenous people join in a spiritual walk to save their home for future generations. Later, a love of the Rocky Mountains and of history woven into a series of short stories.
