April 1, 2021; Vaccines & Masks; Colorado Poet Laureate’s Message About Gun Violence
Updating the fight against COVID-19 in Colorado, from expanded vaccine eligibility to when the statewide mask mandate might end. Then, perspective on a deadly winter in Colorado’s backcountry. Also, Colorado’s poet laureate reflects on the gun violence discussions now gripping the country. And focusing a ‘Native Lens’ on Indigenous stories.
Colorado Poet Laureate’s Message Through Poetry About Gun Violence
Colorado poet laureate Bobby LeFebre wrote a poem that he hopes will prompt people to think and act differently.
Focusing A ‘Native Lens’ On Indigenous Stories
‘Native Lens’ is a project from KSUT based in Ignacio, and Rocky Mountain Public Media. It invites Indigenous storytellers to share their life experiences and history.
March 31, 2021: Returning To Grocery Stores; A Modeling Moment For Norman Rockwell
A special poem honors the life of Eric Talley, the Boulder police officer who died in last week’s mass shooting. And, customers reflect on returning to grocery stores. Plus, Purplish on gun policies. Then, a man who lost an eye during the racial justice protests sues Denver. Later, an 81-year-old woman who posed for Norman Rockwell rediscovers the painting.
March 25, 2021: Lawmakers And Gun Laws; Checks And Balances Of COVID-19 Research
The debate begins again over gun laws after the attack at a grocery store in Boulder. Then, the ongoing cumulative effect of mass shootings. Also, how does COVID-19 spread in college dorms? And what to consider about research that’s not peer reviewed. Then, answering your spring gardening questions. Plus, new songs for our pandemic escape playlist!
How Often Do College Students Catch COVID-19 From Roommates?
A new University of Colorado Boulder study found that only a fifth of students in their dorms whose roommates got COVID-19 also became infected.
A Mass Shooting During A Pandemic Means More Trauma And Stress. Here’s One Psychologist’s Advice For How To Cope
Many people are living with a heightened awareness of risks, and people may not realize how much stress they’ve been carrying.
March 23, 2021: Processing Trauma After Boulder Shooting; Fighting Childhood Poverty
A customer says employees helped him and other people reach safety after a man started shooting inside a Boulder grocery store. We talk with a psychologist about processing direct, and indirect, trauma. Then, Sen. Michael Bennet talks about the expanded child tax credit with the goal of reducing childhood poverty. Plus, Purplish on fighting climate change. And remembering an Aurora man who died from COVID-19 through his love of Depeche Mode.
March 18, 2021: Phil Weiser On Purdue Pharma, Policing, & More; ‘I Got Vaxxed’ Bracelets
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser talks about environmental legal challenges, the Purdue Pharma settlement, police reform, and big tech monopolies. Then, what doctors have learned about prone positioning to treat COVID-19. Also, the idea behind “I Got Vaxxed” bracelets. Plus the Oscar and Grammy spotlight shines on Colorado.
March 16, 2021: How One Storm Can Impact Drought; The Medical Breakthrough Of mRNA
The recent snowstorm has Colorado Water Conservation Board director Becky Mitchell “happy as a clam.” Then, Nobel Laureate and CU-Boulder biochemistry professor Tom Cech on the breakthrough role mRNA has had on vaccine development. Plus, Purplish on the stimulus plan. And new songs for our pandemic escape playlist from Tigre’s Laura Recendez.
March 11, 2021: Overcoming The ‘Tsunami’ Of COVID-19 Cases; Preserving Family Legacies
Intensive care pulmonologist Dr. Ivor Douglas talks about the drop in COVID-19 cases at Denver Health and the next challenges in the pandemic. Then, balancing environmental and economic needs to find common ground over grazing on the Colorado Plateau. Plus, “Mamabird Interviews” preserves family legacies while empowering young women of color.
