
3rd Congressional District: Adam Frisch
Frisch, a former Aspen City Council member, is the Democratic candidate to fill outgoing Rep. Lauren Boebert’s seat.

By Caitlyn Kim

3rd Congressional District: Jeff Hurd
Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney, is the Republican candidate to fill outgoing Rep. Lauren Boebert’s seat.

By Caitlyn Kim

The Colorado congressional races to know about
In this episode, we’re doing something we never have before: recording the show in front of a live studio audience.


The clock is ticking on Rep. Lopez short stint in Congress, but he’s trying to make the most of it
Elected to fill a vacancy appointment, Lopez has introduced several bills and made use of his congressional soapbox.

By Caitlyn Kim

Donald Trump to visit Aurora Friday
The Republican presidential candidate has used the situation in the city to argue for an immigration crackdown.

By Caitlyn Kim

As the Southeast struggles in the aftermath of Helene, Congress considers coming back to help
Some in Colorado’s delegation say they’re ready to leave the campaign trail to return for votes if necessary.

By Caitlyn Kim

Rep. Brittany Pettersen wants Congress to change rules and make it easier for members to be parents and do their jobs
It’s a personal issue for the congresswoman, who is due to give birth early next year.

By Caitlyn Kim

Coming soon: Purplish’s 2024 election season
CPR’s politics podcast is back, and you can participate in a taping.


Colorado’s Senators have a new bill nicknamed after trail mix, but focused on Western Colorado
Colorado Senators introduce new Gunnison public lands bill

By Caitlyn Kim

Task force investigating Trump assassination attempts pins blame on Secret Service failures in first hearing
Members of Congress made it clear from the outset that the fault was with the Secret Service, not local law enforcement.

By Caitlyn Kim

Congress passes funding bill set to expire in December, avoids government shutdown
The package included $231 million for the U.S. Secret Service after two assassination attempts against former President Trump.

By Caitlyn Kim

Massage parlors focus of anti-human trafficking bill from Rep. Lauren Boebert
The proposal is based on local and state policies developed in Colorado.

By Caitlyn Kim

Ongoing fighting and disarray in Colorado’s GOP leaves Republican candidates frustrated
Republicans are at historic lows in Colorado. They’ve already been reduced to a super minority in the state House and are one loss away from becoming a super minority in the state Senate.


U.S. lags behind China and Russia in hypersonic weapons, Rep. Doug Lamborn says
GOP Rep. Doug Lamborn said the U.S. needs to do better when it comes to hypersonic weapons.

By Caitlyn Kim

Trump says he’s coming to Aurora, doubles down on claims of Venezuelan gang violence
City leaders have emphasized in recent weeks that claims of a gang takeover are “simply not true.”

By Caitlyn Kim

Colorado’s federal lawmakers try to make it easier for local Arkansas Valley Conduit partners to pay their share
A new bill aims to help with rising costs. It’s one of several Colorado water bills getting a Senate hearing Wednesday.

By Caitlyn Kim