- Friends and family are remembering Carl Bourgeois as a visionary, someone committed to community and just a nice guy. Bourgeois died July 17 at age 71 of heart disease. He worked to revitalize historic neighborhoods in Denver and Colorado Springs, ones that were especially significant to people of color. Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with former Denver mayor Wellington Webb about Bourgeois' life, and legacy. She also spoke with Bourgeois' long-time business partner, Sheila King.
- Ten years ago today, the world watched in horror after a man opened fire at a movie theater in Aurora. A memorial garden ensures that those whose lives were affected, aren’t forgotten. Organizers also hope the memorial will give strength to other families whose loved ones died or were injured in mass shootings.
- Incumbent U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is gearing up for a tough reelection campaign. He answers questions about the Supreme Court, abortion access, the filibuster, President Biden's leadership, and inflation. Then, an innovative effort to save water. Plus, working to diversify the prestigious James Beard Awards. And, a special bond over violins.
- The STAR (Support Team Assisted Response) Program is designed to help people in crisis, without involving Denver police officers. A new study suggests it's working. Plus, Colorado In Depth features CPR's Caitlyn Kim's trip with the Colorado National Guard on its mission to Estonia. And a summer camp that's helping kids catch up on learning.
- Students at a charter school in New Orleans are used to being written off. What they’re not so used to... is being heard. Yet five of these students got a global audience recently at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado. They're among the teams to win the Aspen Challenge, for developing a program that uses kindness to address mental health.
- Ideally, the color of your skin doesn't determine your opportunities in areas like education or housing, and a new report suggests that Colorado, more than any other state, is inching closer to that goal. But it also finds that equity remains "a dream unrealized." Host Chandra Thomas Whitfield speaks with reporter Tina Griego of the Colorado News Collaborative.
- Ron Hanks is currently a state representative from Fremont County. He faces Joe O'Dea in Tuesday's Republican primary. Chandra Thomas Whitfield asks Hanks about a range of topics including inflation, abortion access, gun control, and the January 6th insurrection. Later, the artistry and symbolic meaning behind one of the floats in Denver's Pride parade.
- Colorado businessman Joe O'Dea is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. He's in a primary race with state representative Ron Hanks. The winner will face the incumbent, Democrat Michael Bennet, in the general election. We ask about issues including inflation, abortion access, climate change, and gun control and crime. Then, a new book explores the history of curanderos. And soap box derby's young racers.