- Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's new book is "Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st Century Memoir." She recently spoke about it, and the state of the world today, with her colleague and friend, Ambassador Nicholas Burns, at the Aspen Ideas Festival. This audio is courtesy of the Aspen Ideas Festival, presented by the Aspen Institute.
- Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday, "this is the summer of no parties." He also strongly encouraged Coloradans to wear masks in public. His comments underscored why it's a slow process to reopen the state. Economists say recovery is still a long way off. And among the workers who face uncertain futures are teachers. We want to hear from educators as the fall semester approaches.
- The weekend brought more demonstrations calling for justice for Elijah McClain while three Aurora police officers were fired.
- "Hecho en Colorado" is a new exhibition at History Colorado in collaboration with the Latino Cultural Arts Center.
- Colorado Springs is the latest city in the state to move forward with police reform in the push for racial social justice. This week, the city council voted to create a commission to oversee police transparency and accountability.
- "My face is on fire," DU professor Apryl Alexander describes her experience at the protests Thursday night in Denver when things turned chaotic. And, Denverite's Donna Bryson reported from the scene and talks what the days ahead could hold. Read the Denverite team's reporting on the protests here.
- The winner of Denverite's flash-fiction short story content says she was inspired by the doctors, nurses, and health care workers who risk their lives to treat COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
- In our regular conversation with Gov. Jared Polis, we ask about the future of U.S. Space Command in Colorado, the closing of a private prison and the state's fight against climate change. Then, the contrasts in Colorado Springs that illustrate the challenges of growth. Plus, the increasing impact of the novel coronavirus on the global supply chain.
- The Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City mayor was in Colorado on Saturday, Feb. 1, for the opening of a campaign office.
- They're the "missing middle." People who can't afford to rent or buy in Denver and other parts of Colorado and people who can't find a place to live in the first place. What's the cause? And what are some solutions? Denverite's housing reporter Donna Bryson gathered a panel to get perspective. This is an excerpt of that panel discussion which was held in front of an audience in the Curious Theatre in Denver.
- A former Denver poet laureate and award-winning author died Monday. Chris Ransick was 57. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. One of his friends told the Denver Post, Ransick was "just a real mensch"-- Yiddish for a good guy. We spoke with Ransick several times over the years. He reflected on one his works, "Poem For A Cold Walk Home," set in winter. He also shared a cherished moment from his childhood in New York. Ransick talked about the power of words and his love of writing. Ransick taught English and Creative Writing for more than two decades in Colorado and was Denver's Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2010. He won a Colorado Book Award for Poetry for his first book, "Never Summer," published in 2002. His wife Shannon and his children, Sean and Kelsey, were by his side when he died.
- You don't have to live in Denver to be affected by its transportation issues. From finding a parking spot, to getting around on light rail, or mapping a bike-friendly route. So it's notable that the city wants to create a new Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Voters will decide if it's the right route this election. David Sachs is covering the issue for Denverite, which is part of CPR News.
- People are asking if the layoffs have anything to do with Senate Bill 181. That’s contributing to a debate raging now: How much has 181 impacted Colorado companies? Preliminary data suggests not much.
