A Look Back At Our Favorite Music Interviews Of 2017
In 2017, we heard the stories behind the songs. Today we revisit some of our favorite music interviews from the past year. That includes the thoroughly Colorado career of John Oates, the classical connection of a father and son, and a touch of bluegrass with the Cody Sisters and Jonny Miller of The Lonesome Days.
The Colorado Drug Bust That Wasn’t; Suicide Rocks Climbing Community
DEA investigators in Denver believed they had an open and shut case; a drug company they thought played a role in the opioid crisis. But in the end, they say the company got only a slap on the wrist. What that means for the fight against opioids. Then, films that came out of Colorado this year. And, the new head of public health at the CU School of Medicine is an air quality expert. He plans to make things better. Also, we remember a Colorado mountain climber who was “an uncensored soul.”
New Federal Tax Code Means Angst For Colorado Nonprofits
The Colorado Nonprofit Association says the new GOP tax plan could mean worry for area nonprofits because of the new Federal standard deduction.
Miracle on Buffalo Pass Remembered Nearly 40 Years After Plane Crash
A new book explores the harrowing tale of 20 people who survived a mountain plane crash near Steamboat Springs– almost 40 years ago.
Hickenlooper On Tax Plan, Me Too; New Appointee On Colorado’s Supreme Court
In our monthly interview, Gov. John Hickenlooper says CHIP — the health insurance program for poor kids and pregnant moms– shouldn’t be used as a bargaining chip. Hickenlooper, and other governors — from both parties — are lobbying Congress for the program’s reauthorization. He also discussed what he found when he looked into complaints in his own executive branch in the wake of the Me Too movement. Then, the impact new appointee Melissa Hart might have on the Colorado Supreme Court.
Five Ways To Beat The Sun Glare On Colorado highways
The glare from the sun is so bad on parts of I-70 in the foothills, CDOT may close it to prevent serious accidents. Here’s what the agency says you can do to keep the glare at a minimum.
Doping In The Olympics; Cracking The Gender Pay Gap
With the Russian team banned from the Olympics in South Korea, we talk with the head of the sports governance center at the University of Colorado about whether the Games’ governing body is finally getting serious about doping. Then, a major Colorado employer says it’s nearly cracked the gender pay gap. And, RTD tries to explain delays with its commuter rail lines.
GOP Tax Plan Could Chill Front Range Housing Market
An overhaul of the U.S. tax code could come in as little as two weeks. Here’s some ways Coloradans could be affected.
Treatment Of Denver Jail’s Vulnerable Inmates; Race To Save Western Slope Open Spaces
The most vulnerable people in Denver’s jails should be treated better, says the civilian who oversees city law enforcement. This follows some high-profile deaths in custody, but the independent monitor says it’s not all on deputies. Then, the race to preserve open space on the Western Slope leads to a new alliance. And, a musician records his new album in the wilds of Utah. Plus, holiday fun that’s off the beaten path.
The Race For Colorado’s Next Governor Is Crowded. A DU Professor Thinks He Knows Why
“What’s with all the candidates?” asks political scientist Seth Masket when he looks at the race for governor. He says the crowded field has to do with seismic shifts in the primary election and in the parties.
As Denver Grows, Suburban Voters Seem To Say Slow The Growth
The recent election in Colorado is kind of like an impressionist painting. You have to step back to see what message it’s sending. Reporter Ed Sealover of the Denver Business Journal says the message from some voters was in favor of slower growth on the Front Range.
Bill Nye The Science Guy; How Houses Of Worship Can Prepare For Violence
When reports of a mass shooting in a Texas church reached Carl Chinn, he went immediately. The Coloradan helps places of worship protect themselves from violence. Then a new documentary on Bill Nye the Science Guy, who admits he’s a lightning rod for conservatives, includes a University of Colorado climatologist. Plus, at age 70, Rocky Mountain Rescue is one of the country’s oldest search and rescue groups.
The Taxman, Part 2; Colorado’s First Jam Band
In the early 2000s, Colorado was in trouble. The state government couldn’t recover after the dot-com bust. It was a pivotal moment for one of the state’s most unusual laws, a constitutional limit on taxing and spending known as TABOR. Today, the second part of CPR’s podcast “The Taxman” about TABOR and its author, Douglas Bruce. Also, was Magic Music Colorado’s first jam band?
WWII Veterans’ Battlefield Stories; How Self-Awareness Leads To Success
When the U.S. entered World War II, Joe Hoberman rushed to finish school to join the fight. But when he saw his first combat, that eagerness faded. He and another soldier share their stories on the eve of Veteran’s Day. Then, a Denver author says self-awareness plays a critical role in success and happiness. And, a world-champion rock climber whose left arm ends just below her elbow.
Bundy Ranch Trial Gets Underway; Denver’s 1960s Underground LSD Labs
After refusing to pay to graze his cattle on public lands, Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy led an armed standoff against federal agents in 2014. His trial is underway, and could have impacts across the West. Then, why one city decided not to compete for Amazon’s headquarters. Plus, 1960s underground LSD operations in Denver. And, a pianist known for playing a few notes over long stretches of time.
Mandate Plants On Building Roofs? Denver Ballot Initiative Says, Yes
If Denver voters pass a ballot initiative this election big, new buildings would have to be topped with plants, solar panels or both.
