Nov. 17, 2020: Pandemic Backcountry Safety Concerns; Embracing Death With Palliative Care
People are gearing up to head into Colorado’s backcountry this winter after a summer in isolation, causing safety concerns. Then, two doctors talk about the new film, “Palliative,” and discussions about death. Also, why does Mesa County now have such a high rate of COVID-19 cases? And Big Hearts Club on making music in isolation.
Podcast ‘Been There Done That’ Shares Baby Boomer Stories
Baby Boomers have lived through a lot — from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and the Vietnam War, to the era of internet and smartphones. You probably know Jo Ann Allen as CPR’s All Things Considered host. She’s also collecting stories of the baby boomer generation for her podcast “Been There Done That.”
Nov. 13, 2020: Bennet On COVID Relief & Hickenlooper; Are Beavers Key To River Restoration?
Sen. Michael Bennet on the presidential transition of power, his new colleague in the Senate and a pandemic relief package. Then, beavers are playing an important role in river restoration projects in Colorado. More on how the critters impact the environment. Later, CPR News host Jo Ann Allen talks about her podcast, “Been There Done That.”
Nov. 11, 2020: Veterans Reflect on Surviving WWII; Helping Veterans After The Military
Today, a Veterans Day special, sharing stories of bravery and survival in World War II with two Colorado veterans. Then, from photography to entrepreneurship, finding ways to help veterans adjust to life after the military. And, one veteran’s row across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness about mental health and staying engaged.
Nov. 6, 2020: Pueblo’s Mayor On Election Results; New Music From Trumpeter Wes Watkins
Pueblo County went from blue to red back to blue. The city’s mayor shares some insights about the 2020 election results. Then, CPR’s politics podcast, Purplish analyzes this election week. Later, artists in Pueblo are bringing art back to an old levee. Finally, trumpeter Wes Watkins talks about his new music inspired by a mural painted of him in Denver.
Nov. 5, 2020: The Financial Maze Of The Election; Bicycling Through Time In Grand Junction
What’s next for the state now that voters have decided issues connected to taxes and budget? Plus, what’s next for the Republican party in Colorado? Then, how the state is responding to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Also, first-time voters reflect on their role in the election. Finally, we ride a time-travelling bicycle through the history of Grand Junction.
What A Time To Become An American: The Story Of The Muriithi Family
Jane Muriithi and her husband James moved to the United States looking for opportunities they weren’t finding in Kenya. James wanted higher education, and Jane wanted a better paying job and more education and career options for her children. From the beginning, they knew they wanted to become citizens.
Oct. 29, 2020: A New Way To Track COVID-19; ‘Terror At 5280’ Shares Haunts For Halloween
Today, what you need to know to use the state’s new notification system to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Then, meet a New American in Alamosa. Also, how health care factors into the U.S. Senate race in Colorado. And, “Terror at 5280” scares up some spooky stories just in time for Halloween.
What A Time To Become An American: The Story Of Melva Herrera
Melva Herrera lives in Alamosa, Colorado. She became a citizen just last month, but she’s been in the U.S. since she was a baby.
What A Time To Become An American: The Story Of Mike Le Roux
When Mike and Kristen Le Roux and became citizens last fall, it was actually their second time to swap their passport. They grew up in South Africa, met and married in college, and moved to Australia in 1999, where they became citizens. When Le Roux’s athletic career took them to the United States in 2013, they knew that they wanted to change their citizenship again.
Oct. 27, 2020: Meet The New Americans; Preserving Ecosystems In Face Of Climate Change
This election convinced Phanvichka Rath Fisk to become a citizen after 16 years. His story kicks off our special series on New Americans. Then, a Boulder researcher says natural ecosystems can be resilient in the face of climate change. Plus, Purplish on early voting and intimidation. And one teen overcomes political and pandemic stress.
What A Time To Become An American: The Story Of Phanvichka Rath Fisk
Phanvichka Rath Fisk has lived in the United States on a Green Card for nearly 16 years.
PHOTOS: What A Time To Become An American
For more than a year, CPR News has been photographing new Americans as they take the Oath of Allegiance, and they shared their stories of what it is like to become citizens now.
