Mt. Evans looms large over Denver and parts of the Front Range. The famous 14er beckons tourists and locals alike to its beautiful alpine tundras and stunning views. But for indigenous people, the mountain – and its name – bring up horrible trauma.

Asian Americans have a rich tradition in Colorado, from a bustling Chinatown in lower downtown Denver to an expansive culture across the state.

Many families with young children are frustrated when it comes to childcare in Colorado. And the frustration isn’t new. At the same time, many early childhood educators are struggling just to get by.

Drag shows are being targeted across the country – through legislation. From Texas to Tennessee the goal is to end the shows because of a fear they’ll negatively impact children. However, the LGBTQ+ community says it’s all an attack on self-expression, essentially telling those who dress in drag it’s “illegal to be an artist.”

Everyone loves Colorado’s outdoors, but not everyone can enjoy them in the same way. One state park is leading the way to get people with disabilities outside. This week on Real Talk, accessibility in Colorado — from the trails to the slopes.

Exploring the great outdoors is why so many choose to call Colorado home. But for some, those wide-open spaces don’t feel as welcoming as they could. This week, we’re having a Real Talk on outdoor equity in Colorado.

No heat. No hot water. Black mold and asbestos. That’s what residents of Denver’s Cedar Run Apartments experienced during one of the most frigid cold snaps in years. They banded together – protesting their living conditions. And they’re not alone. Numerous apartment residents are coming together to say enough is enough.

The debut episode of Real Talk explores the issue of weapons in schools. Caden Fiala and Beckett Nelson-Gardner share what life is like as students following recent shootings in and around Denver’s East High School and the change they’re advocating for at the state Capitol.