Sept. 9, 2021: Reflections On 9/11 Twenty Years Later
Chances are you remember where you were and what you were doing when the U.S. was attacked on 9/11. Twenty years later, the world is still a changed place; the impact of that day carries on. We share the story of our colleague, Jo Ann Allen. She offered her reflections in her podcast, “Been There, Done That,” with her friend, WNYC journalist Beth Fertig.
Sept. 7, 2021: One University’s Pandemic Strategy; Creating A Bond Between Horse And Human
Colorado Mesa University is in a county that lags on vaccinations and where cases of COVID-19 are rising. But the school’s also been a national model on how to track and fend off the virus. So what’s the strategy as students return? Plus, the summer season’s cut short for one lake in Colorado. And “Half Broke” shares the bond between horses and humans.
Sept. 3, 2021: On The Road In Alamosa And The San Luis Valley
The San Luis Valley is a big potato producer, second only to Idaho. But a trade dispute with Mexico is leaving farmers in a lurch. Then, should urban Colorado be able to use water from the San Luis Valley? Plus, how redistricting could impact Southern Colorado. Also, a spiritual journey at one of the state’s oldest churches. And we visit a castle of cans.
Sept. 1, 2021: On the Road In Durango, The Four Corners
Heritage orchards in McElmo Canyon are growing and preserving Colorado’s apple history. Then, Fort Lewis College in Durango reckons with a history that includes a boarding school that forced Native children to assimilate to Eurocentric culture. Also, the author of “Sagebrush Empire” on public lands. And from “The Kitchen Shelf” in Animas City: cookies!
‘Sagebrush Empire’ Explores Escalating Tensions Over Public Lands
Mark Franklin closed the gate to a corral in Utah’s San Juan County in 2017. Like many folks from Durango, Franklin and his wife, Rose Chilcoat, crossed the state line to camp in Utah. Neither of them guessed that little action — closing a gate — would embroil them in felony charges and years-long legal battles.
Aug. 30, 2021: On The Road In Grand Junction
Our road trip continues in Grand Junction, where people have moved during the pandemic to work remotely. Then, how Colorado Mesa is encouraging vaccines as students return. Plus, from Hotchkiss to Hayden, farmers and ranchers navigate climate change. Also, an update on the Mesa County clerk investigation. And Cousin Curtiss covers our road trip theme!
Aug. 26, 2021: Diversifying Colorado’s Doctors; Taking The Politics Out Of Redistricting
Colorado’s population is diverse, but its doctors don’t reflect that. We’ll explore the reasons why, the importance of inclusion, and break down the obstacles to building a broader community of physicians. Then, Ryan previews the next stop on our road trip! And Purplish asks, “How do you take politics out of something that’s inherently political?”
Aug. 24, 2021: Sheneen McClain’s Fight For Change; Paralympians Go For Gold
Sheneen McClain says she’ll fight for the rest of her life to defend her son’s name and to reform policing. CPR criminal justice reporter Allison Sherry joins us with additional insight. Then, the Purplish team begins a special report on redistricting. And Coloradans are in Tokyo for the Paralympics, including Kyle Coon of Carbondale.
A Mother’s Fight To Defend Her Son’s Name And Reform Law Enforcement
Sheneen McClain says she’ll fight for the rest of her life — fighting to defend her son’s name and to reform policing. It’s been two years since Elijah McClain’s death in the custody of Aurora police.
Colorado Paralympians Go For Gold In Tokyo
The opening ceremonies for the Paralympics in Tokyo are today. Of the athletes named to the Team USA roster, eleven consider Colorado home. Among them, Robert Tanaka from Denver, who is blind. He’ll be competing in judo. Sophia Herzog, 23, from Salida has a form of Dwarfism. She’s competing in swimming. Herzog recently set two American Paralympic records. And Kyle Coon is a paratriathlete from Carbondale who is blind. CPR’s Avery Lill spoke with him in July when he found out he made Team USA.
Aug. 19, 2021: Colorado Helps Haiti; Getting The Lead Out Of Water Pipes
The epicenter of a massive earthquake in Haiti is just miles from where a relief group in Colorado has operated for more than 30 years. Then, an estimated 65,000 pipes in Colorado are made out of lead — which can pose health risks for drinking water. And, how some local companies are bringing workers back together in the office.
Afghanistan Withdrawal Upsets And Frustrates Colorado Veterans — Including Rep. Jason Crow
“It was heartbreaking, it was tragic. Seeing those scenes was terrible for all of us.”
Aug. 17, 2021: Rep. Crow On Afghanistan; What Science Says About COVID Vaccine Boosters
Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan, joins us with insight into what’s happening. Then, Dr. Anuj Mehta, a pulmonologist who’s advised the state on vaccines, talks about the science behind a third shot. Also, a new comic book traces a daughter’s grief through an abandoned shopping mall and a supernatural world.
Comic Book Explores Grief Through An Abandoned Shopping Mall And A Supernatural World
Grief can be a winding journey. In the new comic book “Grieving Mall,” a daughter searches for closure after her estranged mother dies. It’s the latest story from graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks. He teaches writing for Regis University’s MFA program and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Visual artist Sarah Menzel Trapl of Aurora is the illustrator.
Rep. Jason Crow On What’s Happening In Afghanistan
Colorado Rep. Jason Crow has been closely following the developments in Afghanistan and the collapse of the Afghan government to the Taliban. The former Army Ranger served there and has been pushing the Biden Administration for months to do more to help Afghan allies. That includes interpreters who worked with the U.S. military.
Aug. 12, 2021: Climate Change Consequences; Colorado Territorial Album
A scientist from NCAR contributed to a new U.N. report on climate change. She explains what it means for the western United States. Then, with classes starting, schools are still scrambling to hire teachers. And, seven musicians incarcerated in Colorado are releasing an album. Plus, the Imagine Project to help kids with anxiety.
