
Where Democratic Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff Stands On Defunding Police, Medicare For All And More
Romanoff, the former speaker of the Colorado House, is viewed as the underdog in the June 30 primary, where he’ll face former Gov. John Hickenlooper.

June 4, 2020: ‘The Listening Session’ On This Moment In History, Episode Two
Today, we present a two-episode podcast called “The Listening Session” from Colorado Matters and CPR News. We asked Coloradans of all colors and creeds to share their experiences during this moment of unrest; what they’re grappling with, and what’s not being discussed. We assembled a panel of community voices, leaders, and experts with different perspectives to join us. This is the second of two parts.

June 4, 2020: ‘The Listening Session’ On This Moment In History, Episode One
Today, we present a two-episode podcast called “The Listening Session” from Colorado Matters and CPR News. We asked Coloradans of all colors and creeds to share their experiences during this moment of unrest; what they’re grappling with, and what’s not being discussed. We assembled a panel of community voices, leaders, and experts with different perspectives to join us. This is the first of two parts.

The New Normal Under Coronavirus Is Hard For Parents And Kids. Here Are Some Tips To Make It Easier
We talked to two experts to figure out how to best help kids emotionally and with their education in these uncertain times.



Why Did Polis Ease Coronavirus Restrictions? Because, He Says, Many ‘Simply Can’t Pay Their Rent’ If They Stay Home
In an interview with CPR News, Gov. Jared Polis said his safer-at-home order is “about figuring out how to do the things that we need to do in our lives.”

A Psychologist Says Daily Decisions About Life In The Pandemic Weigh On People
As people deal with their personal anxiety about the virus they’re also dealing with bigger-picture decisions like whether to go back to work and other normal activities, says the president of the Colorado Psychological Association.


Your Coronavirus Questions About Unemployment, Loans, Small Business And Housing — Answered
Colorado Matters brought in experts in unemployment, social services and small business to answer your questions.



Gov. Jared Polis: Colorado Is Ready If (Or When) Coronavirus Comes
The governor says they’ve run emergency preparedness drills. Polis also talked about his plans to sign a bill that would abolish the death penalty into law.

Rep. Jason Crow: Gardner ‘Not Telling The Truth’ In His Defense Of Trump
Democrat Crow, who served as an impeachment manager, says Gardner is doing what’s politically expedient.

Dearfield Was A Home On The Colorado Plains For African Americans. A New Film Tells Their Story
“Remnants of A Dream” chronicles the once-thriving farm community and its founder, who built the settlement on the pillars of land ownership and self-sufficiency.

10 Years After The Devastating Earthquake, Coloradans In Haiti Struggle To Help But Continue To Hope
Haiti’s government and economy were stressed through much of modern history and little, if anything, has improved since the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake.

Polis Stands His Ground As Challenges Against His Health Care Reform Proposals Mount
The medical and insurance industries are criticizing a public insurance option, one of the governor’s main goals for the 2020 legislative session.