- The Tattered Cover is now the largest Black-owned bookstore in the country. We talk with the new owners about their vision for the future. Then, a Western Slope artist shares how the pandemic's influenced her work. Also, a 17-year-old songwriter finds success with "Ratatouille" and TikTok. And, Colorado's holiday light tradition and poinsettia pointers.
- Colorado researchers talk about the goals and challenges of the MOSAIC expedition, the biggest research mission ever in the Arctic. Then, some Colorado Springs high school students explore a new way to stage a theater production during the pandemic. And the Vocal Coalition works to unify through music.
- Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn wants to keep Space Command in the state permanently. Then, a Netflix series tells the tale of Felix Sparks who led the liberation at Dachau in WWII and went on to become an influential leader in Colorado. Finally, Doris Goodteacher shares what it was like to be relocated from the Santee Sioux Nation to Denver in the 1950s.
- One of the volunteers said it’s not surprising that sport climbing routes are geared toward white men’s bodies since it’s mostly white men who set the routes.
- We delve into the American Medical Association’s plans to confront racism and police brutality as a public health threat. Then, House Speaker KC Becker on what's next as the special session on pandemic relief ends. And, remembering Cathy Reynolds, the first woman elected to Denver City Council.
- Emergency physician Dr. Comilla Sasson talks about paying it forward in the pandemic based on her experiences responding to the Aurora Theater Shooting in 2012. Then, remembering one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, Frank Macon of Colorado Springs, who died last month at age 97. And preserving the realities of the Sand Creek Massacre.
- Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talks about the intensifying fight against COVID-19, plus updates on helping people experiencing homelessness and his views on how Denver Public Schools' superintendent has been treated. Then, the latest research on mask efficacy. Plus, we talk to the next generation of voters about how the 2020 election shaped their views.
- Masks have come a long way since the beginning of the pandemic when people were advised to cut and fold old t-shirts. There are a lot of options, both in terms of material and look. But fashion and comfort don’t always go hand-in-hand with actually stopping the virus. Markian Hawryluk is a reporter for Kaiser Health News and is based in Lakewood. He recently wrote a story about how states’ face covering mandates leave gaps in protection.
- University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy joins us to talk about what's ahead for the state's four campuses, from remote learning to financial stress and a new board of regents. Then, what's the future of the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado? And, working to make rock climbing more inclusive.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
