
Parents Talked To Us About Kids And Phones. Then We Talked To Their Kids
Turns out, it’s not just parents worried about their kids’ phone use. Teens wish their parents were less distracted, too.

By Avery Lill

Nov. 7, 2019: Teens And Parents On Phones; How Voters Felt About Growth This Election
The series, “Teens Under Stress” continues with a conversation, first between parents and their rules about phone use. Then, their own teens discuss navigating a smartphone world with each other. Later, what signals did voters send about growth in cities this election? Finally, the show “Flame Broiled, or the ugly play” tackles race and bias in America.

By Avery Lill

For The Editor Behind The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Investigation, Colorado’s Clergy Abuse Report Is ‘Eerily Similar’
Walter Robinson, who led the 2002 Spotlight investigation in Boston, gives perspective on what happens after widespread sex abuse by Catholic clergy members is uncovered.

By Avery Lill

Nov. 1, 2019: Inside The Brains Of Teenagers; Two Brothers Survive ‘3 Days 2 Nights’
Teens spend a lot of time on their screens, from texting to gaming to social media. We explore what’s happening in their brains as they engage. Plus, we break down a busy news week. And two young survivors of a plane crash in the Colorado Rockies share the struggles they’ve faced through their lives.

By Avery Lill

Oct. 24, 2019: Teens Under Stress; SNAP Reacts To Church Abuse Report; Art From Snails
Today CPR News begins a special project, “Teens Under Stress,” exploring the many reasons young people in Colorado feel increased anxiety compared to other generations. Plus, the Colorado director of SNAP reacts to the Catholic Church sex abuse report. Then, what sports betting might look like in Colorado. And, using snails to create art.

By Avery Lill

Working To Understand The Anxieties And Pressures Of Being A Teen Today
Teen years can be tumultuous for all kinds of reasons — you’re not quite a kid, not quite an adult. Bodies, friendships, responsibilities with family, work and school. They’re all changing. But teens today have been facing new pressures recently. They feel more stress than previous generations. Why is that? And what can relieve those pressures? Today, Colorado Public Radio kicks off a special series — Teens Under Stress. We’re talking with parents, educators and researchers…

By Avery Lill

Oct. 22, 2019: After Solitary, How Can Inmates Be Prepared Better For Life Outside?
Inmate Jabbar Currence spent 11 years in solitary at the federal Supermax prison in Colorado. He was freed earlier this year, and arrested three days later for assault. A Vice News reporter on how the system fails inmates like Currence. Then, the Colorado woman who adapted a little-known WWII story into a comic.

By Avery Lill

What Causes Cancer in Dogs? Study Tracks Golden Retrievers to Find Out
Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs, and the Morris Animal Foundation in Denver is conducting a study to identify risk factors.

By Avery Lill

Oct. 16, 2019: Graffiti May Fill Gaps In A Monument’s History; Dogs And Cancer
In the ruins of ancient buildings near Farmington, New Mexico, the ceilings are covered with historic graffiti. Turns out the inscriptions were left by people who explored the site in the early 1800s. A Cortez historian is studying what they wrote.

By Avery Lill

Oct. 11, 2019: Hospital To Begin Housing Patients; The Burroughs Go Far Beyond One Show
Hospitals can’t discharge patients who don’t have a safe place to go, so they face the reality of housing people, sometimes for years. Climate Change activist Greta Thunberg is in Colorado for a climate strike; how did she gain worldwide attention? Plus, sports betting and the the state water plan. Then, writing music for the stage, and the story behind the Burroughs.

By Avery Lill

Hospital Works To Find Balance Between Patient Care And Patient Housing
Hospitals can’t discharge patients who don’t have a safe place to go. It’s a matter of ethics and also the law. In that case, they stay in the hospital, where it can cost thousands of dollars per night. One Colorado hospital is trying something new. Denver Health will provide affordable housing units to help vulnerable patients transition from hospital to home. Could it become a model for other care facilities? Peg Burnette, Denver Health’s Chief Financial Officer, joins us with perspective.

By Avery Lill

During Yom Kippur, Multifaith Volunteers In Denver Keep A ‘Neighborhood Watch’ To Prevent Violence
After the Tree of Life shooting, Judaism Your Way increased its security at events. While they will retain that private security, they’re also inviting other faiths to be present at their gatherings.

By Avery Lill

Meet The Guy Who Photographed Alex Honnold In The Nude
The climber who free soloed El Capitan was one of the cover stars of the 2019 ESPN Body Issue.

By Avery Lill

Oct. 4, 2019: Concern About Messaging Of ‘Joker’; From Teacher To Composer
Some families of people killed in the Aurora movie theater shooting in 2012 are concerned about the messaging of the new movie “Joker.” Also, new research into cannabis and ozone. Plus, why Denver International Airport presents opportunities for airlines and travelers. And, Chris Pilsner went from teaching high school to composing symphonic works of art.

By Avery Lill

While Officials Work To Keep The Decker Fire Away From Salida And Other Towns, They Plan To Let It Burn In The Wilderness Until It Snows
Evacuation orders were issued on Wednesday. At least one structure has been destroyed.


Boulder photographer’s images featured in last print ESPN Body Issue
How we live our lives helps shape our bodies. That’s one of the messages behind The Body Issue, which ESPN has released for more than a decade. This year, world class athletes again posed nude or semi-nude for the issue. Notably, this was the last print version of “ESPN The Magazine.” Among the naked athletes this year is rock climber Alex Honnold, who’s the first person to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite. Cory Richards, of Boulder, photographed him. Richards, an accomplished mountaineer in his own right, reflected on what goes into making these photographs.

By Avery Lill