The Case of A Fraudulent Veteran
Richard Strandlof tricked veterans, politicians, and the media into believing he was Marine Captain Rick Duncan. The FBI is investigating. KCFR’s Kristina Tabor reports.
Denver’s Zoning Code Gets an Overhaul
It’s been in the works for several years and is being introduced this month at a series of public meetings.
Art Used to Boost Math Scores
At Englewood Middle School, kids are learning math through art. The federal government is funding the approach.
Author Sandra Dallas: “Prayers For Sale”
The Denver author’s eighth novel is the story of a friendship between two women in a Colorado gold-mining town during the Depression. Dallas speaks with Ryan Warner.
Ball Engineer’s Career Reflected in Hubble Space Telescope
Dennis Ebbets, of Ball Aerospace in Boulder, has helped design and build many instruments on the telescope. He’s also involved in planning for its replacement. Ebbets speaks with Ryan Warner.
A New Cab Co. Comes To Denver
Union Taxi had to get a state law changed and take on entrenched business interests. Dan Meyers speaks with company president Abdi Buni and attorney Phil Roselli.
Denver Post-Punk Band The Jim Jims
The band has a new EP called “Bottom of the City.” We listen to the track “City City.”
Author Gordon Hempton: “One Square Inch of Silence”
Hempton, an acoustic ecologist, writes about his efforts to preserve peace and quiet in national parks. He talks with Dan Meyers.
Rene Marie Tours with “Voice of My Beautiful Country”
The Denver jazz singer has reinterpreted patriotic songs like My Country ‘Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful. She also caused some controversy with her version of the National Anthem.
Sizing Up The Stimulus – Green Buildings and Green Energy at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden is a leader in green energy research, but its own buildings aren’t all that efficient.
A Special Court for Troubled Vets
Veterans who break laws – and have mental health issues – can soon appear before special courts in Denver and Colorado Springs. Ryan Warner talks to Ft.
Reinventing Playgrounds at Denver Public Schools
The idea behind “Learning Landscapes” is to do more education outside and create a place the whole neighborhood can use. Ryan Warner speaks with the program’s director, Lois Brink.
Birdman Lifts Nuggets
Denver’s basketball team is on the verge of its best season ever, thanks in part to a once-forgotten bench player.
Author Mark Obmascik: “Halfway to Heaven”
The Denver writer discusses his second book, about climbing all of Colorado’s Fourteeners. Obmascik talks with Dan Meyers.
New Album from Gregory Alan Isakov
“This Empty Northern Hemisphere” comes out today. The Boulder singer/songwriter speaks with Ryan Warner.
Veterans Group Disbands
KCFR’s Kristina Tabor reports that the Colorado Veterans Alliance disbands after it surfaced that its founder was a fraud. Previous interviews.
