Nov. 8, 2022: Civil discourse in the political divide
On this Election Day, we talk about civil discourse. It means having a conversation with people of different viewpoints to broaden understanding. The University of Denver and the Korbel School of International Studies recently gathered experts from four think tanks to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and importance of engaging in civil discourse.
Nov. 9, 2022: Election brings some surprises though Colorado Democrats win key races
Democrats swept the top of the ballot from governor to the US Senate to attorney general but some Congressional races are still too close to call. We break it down with political analysts. Then, in an era where some have questioned election results, we speak with the man who represents Colorado’s clerks. And, an update on where the statewide ballot measures stand.
Nov. 3, 2022: Looking ahead to the midterm elections; Boulder’s Black experience
Election watchers say a last-minute Republican wave could help GOP candidates in several close races across the country, but with the midterm elections just days away, that may not be the case in Colorado. Then, voices of voters who don’t fit into partisan boxes and why long-shot candidates run for office.
Preparing your garden for winter at North America’s highest botanical gardens in Vail
Located at 8,200 feet above sea level, it is the highest botanical garden in North America. We take you on stroll through Vail’s breathtakingly beautiful Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and hear from senior horticulturist Colin Lee about how to winterize your garden and prepare it for a prosperous spring.
Nov. 1, 2022: Working to ensure election integrity; Helping your garden weather the winter
Election Day is in one week and the voting process is under a magnifying glass of scrutiny. County clerks say they welcome the chance to show skeptics how the system works. That’s the focus of Purplish, CPR’s podcast about politics and policy. Then, we head to Vail, home of North America’s highest botanic gardens, to get ideas for preparing your garden for winter.
Oct. 28, 2022: College students question Colorado’s U.S. Senate candidates about immigration
A panel of students from Metropolitan State University in Denver recently had the opportunity to question Colorado’s U.S. Senate candidates as part of The Solution Studio. They asked Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet and Republican Joe O’Dea about affordable housing, immigration, and homelessness. Today’s focus is on immigration. Later, the challenges for social workers in El Paso County.
Oct. 26, 2022: Affordable housing on the ballot; Remembering a trailblazing judge
Coloradans will vote on a statewide measure to address the issue of affordable housing. We’ll break that down along with about a dozen local ballot measures on the issue. Then, voters who don’t fit neatly into partisan boxes. And, remembering a trailblazing female judge. Also, solutions to the rise in car thefts and a new conductor for the Colorado Symphony.
Memorializing a judge who forged a path for women
Judge Zita Weinshienk is being remembered as a trailblazer who forged a path for women in Colorado’s judiciary. She was the first woman to serve as a full-time Denver Municipal Court judge, a Denver District Court judge, and a federal judge for the District of Colorado. Weinsheink passed away this month at the age of 89.
Oct. 21, 2022: Lincoln Hills marks a century, preserving history and a family’s legacy
In 1922, at a time of deep racial segregation, two Denverites realized their dream of building a resort in the Rocky Mountains for middle class African Americans to socialize and, for a time, escape the stress of racism. State historian Jared Orsi joins Chandra Thomas Whitfield as retired Denver county judge Gary Jackson shares his family’s legacy on the centennial of the Lincoln Hills resort.
Oct. 19, 2022: Behind the scenes of ballot counting; Trinidad’s space to create
As ballots go out in the mail this week, there may be more on voters’ minds than just deciding the issues. In CPR’s podcast, Colorado In Depth, reporter Matt Bloom takes you behind the scenes of Colorado’s elections to meet the people and systems designed to prevent fraud and count every vote. Then, the convergence of affordable housing and community art spaces.
Oct. 14, 2022: Griswold on election integrity; ‘The Cape Doctor’ historical fiction
As Colorado’s Secretary of State, Jena Griswold has been a persistent voice on issues ranging from ballot access to a woman’s right to choose. Today, we hear from the Democratic incumbent. We heard from her Republican challenger, Pam Anderson, yesterday. Then, author E.J. Levy, who won a Colorado Book Award for best historical fiction for “The Cape Doctor.”
Oct. 13, 2022: Pam Anderson’s vision for Secretary of State; Impact of school threat hoaxes
Colorado’s Secretary of State wears a lot of hats, but the aspect of the job that gets the most attention these days is overseeing elections and voting. Today, we talk with Republican candidate Pam Anderson; tomorrow, Democratic incumbent Jena Griswold. Then, the impact of school threats on students’ and teachers’ mental health, even when they’re hoaxes. And remembering the “First Lady of Recovery.”
Oct. 7, 2022: Exploring the need for mental health in communities of color
Students at Delta High School in Denver explore the importance of mental health, especially in communities of color. And, Rossina Schroeer-Santiago is working to break down barriers to mental health care access for the Latino community.
Breaking down barriers to mental health care
Rossina Schroeer-Santiago wants to address the disparities when it comes to Latino representation and access to mental health care. Schroeer-Santiago is a therapist based in Denver, and the founder of the Therapists of Color Collaborative, which hopes to diversify and break down barriers across Colorado.
Students explore their own mental health amid stigma and lack of representation
This is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of those from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. But it can also be a chance to pause and reflect on the unique challenges and issues they often face, including mental health. Delta High School history teacher Janet Damon recently challenged her students with a unique class assignment. What she learned from and with her students, who are often overlooked and unheard, was quite eye-opening. Chandra Thomas Whitfield met up with her and students Alex Martinez and Jesus Vargas.
Oct. 6, 2022: Working to find a ‘basic’ solution for housing instability
How does a city address its housing crisis at a time when more and more people are struggling to make ends meet? How about giving money directly to people experiencing homelessness? That’s the idea behind the Denver Basic Income Project. Then, Hate Free Colorado talks with people about their experiences with hate crimes. And, Front Range Community College’s new president.
