March 3, 2022: Colorado as a transgender safe haven; New chief educational equity officer
Colorado could become a safe haven for transgender youth and their parents as Texas begins investigating caregivers. Then, the state’s first chief educational equity officer. And, a new documentary highlights concerns about oil and gas development and climate change in the North Fork Valley. Plus, using music to cope with disasters like the Marshall Fire.
Will Colorado become a safe haven for transgender youth and families from Texas?
Officials in Texas have started to investigate caregivers of transgender children; Governor Greg Abbot directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct the investigations, saying certain gender affirming care for transgender adolescents is child abuse. Advocates say Colorado could become a safe haven for transgender youth and their parents fleeing the state.
Sable Schultz is the manager of Transgender Programming at The Center on Colfax, an LGBTQ community center in Denver.
March 1, 2022: Climate change reality check; The Little Black Book empowers support
Human-caused climate change is already taking a toll; we break down the new assessment from scientists including issues of equity and social justice. Then, the “Little Black Book” is back to offer support for Black-owned businesses. Plus, “Ghost Train” examines the stalled Denver-Boulder rail line and the evolving vision for transit on the Front Range.
These two are finding Olympic glory — as ice hockey officials
Just like the athletes, there are others for whom reaching the Olympics would be considered the pinnacle of their sport. We meet a pair of ice hockey officials who are currently working the Winter Games in Beijing.
Feb. 10, 2022: A primer on Douglas County schools; Federico Peña’s new autobiography
School has been turbulent enough with the pandemic. But over the past couple of weeks, the turmoil has ramped up even more in the Douglas County school district. CPR education reporter Jenny Brundin provides some perspective. Then, Federico Peña’s new autobiography, “Not Bad for a South Texas Boy: A Story of Perseverance.”
What could the Frontier/Spirit deal mean for low-cost flying?
Two ultra-low-cost airlines may become one. Denver-based Frontier – the one with wildlife on its tails – intends to merge with Spirit– all clad in yellow. It’s a $6 billion deal. But it’s not guaranteed to get off the ground. We get perspective from Washington Post transportation reporter Lori Aratani.
Feb. 2, 2022: Do’s and don’ts on masks; Coloradan on life in Ukraine amidst threat of war
As communities across the state lift mask mandates, a Colorado epidemiologist warns not to ditch your mask just yet. Then, as uncertainty looms in Ukraine, a Coloradan who’s working there describes day-to-day life. And, an Afghan family describes the challenges of resettlement. Also, a former Broncos player on the discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.
Feb. 1, 2022: Colorado’s water outlook; Skiing horses, miners, and more
Colorado’s relationship with water is complicated and getting more so, as river levels struggle in the face of climate change and growth. Then, as the Denver Broncos get a new head coach, is a sale of the team on the horizon? Plus, Colorado’s ski history includes skiing horses, miners, and hidden hills. Later, cloning a century-old tree.
Jan. 31, 2022: This Olympian can fly; What’s in Broomfield’s name?
Colorado freeskier Birk Irving heads to the Olympics. Then, Colorado’s housing crisis gets attention from lawmakers – and from CPR’s political podcast, Purplish. Also, Colorado doctors want to know more about the state’s medical aid-in-dying law. Then, America’s newest national park could be in Weld County.
If you got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you should get a booster shot. Here’s why
More than 300,0000 people in Colorado received the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Here’s how getting a booster shot works for them.
Jan. 28, 2022: Update on Marshall Fire investigation; Ensuring global water access
CPR’s Joe Wertz updates the investigation into the cause of the devastating Marshall Fire. Then, Colorado non-profit Water for People wants to make sure everyone has access to safe drinking water. Plus, Children’s Hospital Colorado is prioritizing pediatric mental health with its new mental health-in-chief.
Jan. 26, 2022: A frontline doctor’s COVID plea; Composing classical music via artivism
As an ICU Physician at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Dr. Jeffrey Sippel sees the devastating effects the virus has on the unvaccinated. He wrote an essay on the toll it’s taken.
An ICU doctor’s essay on COVID-19, deaths, and vaccines
day in his hospital. Frustrated by how many people unvaccinated by choice seem unphased by what’s going on in ICUs across the state, Dr. Sippel penned an essay, expressing his concerns, and his heartache, over the devastating toll COVID has had on him, his peers, and those he’s fighting to save everyday. He spoke with Colorado Matters host Nathan Heffel.
Jan. 25, 2022: Rebuilding business after fire; What strike means for organized labor
The Marshall Fire destroyed homes, and businesses. Scott Boyd lost his newly-opened restaurant but plans to rebuild. Then, what does the recent King Soopers strike say about organized labor? Plus, do high test scores contribute to segregation in schools? And Colorado’s Teacher of the Year is now a national finalist.
Jan. 24, 2022: DIA’s new CEO predicts passenger rebound; Climate ‘miseducation’
Denver International Airport’s new CEO predicts passenger traffic will return to pre-pandemic levels. Then, how climate change is being taught, or not, in the nation’s classrooms. And, scientists study whether the synthetic building materials that burned in the Marshall fire will cause long-term air damage.
Jan. 21, 2022: Understanding vaccine boosters; Tremaine Jackson on coaching and equity
With all the talk about boosters, where does that leave people with the “one and done” J&J vaccine? Dr. Anuj Mehta shares the latest research. Then, former Colorado Mesa University head football coach Tremaine Jackson talks about his legacy both on and off the field. And, 16-year-old entrepreneur Jack Bonneau has a new venture to empower other teens.
