Sept. 11, 2024: Mesa County DA on Tina Peters case; A sisterhood of rafters; Picking the perfect peach
District Attorney Dan Rubinstein takes us inside one of the first convictions of an election official related to The Big Lie: former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters will be sentenced October 3. We’ll talk about takeaways from the case and what’s next. Then, ride the Colorado River with a sisterhood of rafters. And later, high-tech meets gut instinct: developing a new way to pick the perfect Palisade peach.
District Attorney talks the long and strange case of Tina Peters
Dan Rubinstein heads the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office tasked with prosecuting former Mesa County Clerk.
Sept. 9, 2024: Candidates for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District make their case to fill seat vacated by Boebert
The race to represent Western and Southern Colorado in Congress is much milder than it’s been the past few cycles. Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District is an open seat this year, with Lauren Boebert having switched districts to run for a safer seat. That leaves Democrat Adam Frisch facing off against Republican Jeff Hurd. Both candidates say they want sensible energy and immigration policies, as well as protections for water, though they chart different routes to achieve that.
After a narrow defeat, Colorado District 3 Democratic candidate Adam Frisch looks to close the gap on second try
Frisch has been touting his support for abortion care and said he’s concerned about climate change.
Colorado District 3 Republican candidate Jeff Hurd talks western energy, personal connection on immigration
Grand Junction Attorney Jeff Hurd will face Democrat Adam Frisch in November.
Incarceration at Camp Amache didn’t stop Tokio Ueyama from doing what he loved
This new exhibition at Denver Art Museum showcases resiliency and humanity.
Sept. 6, 2024: Taking the pulse of public health; Amache’s great painter
Four out of ten people who worked in public health in Colorado left their jobs during the pandemic. We’ll get a pulse on what’s happening with the dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, Cathy Bradley. Then, opening statements and witness testimony offer a glimpse of what’s to come in the trial of the man who shot and killed ten people in a Boulder grocery store. Later, the Denver Art Museum showcases the artistry of a gifted painter who was incarcerated at Amache.
Sept. 4, 2024: The ballot issues voters will decide this election; RZA’s journey through classical music
Voters will decide 14 ballot measures in the November election. We’ll take a closer look at the issues. Plus, working to support startups in rural Colorado. Then, separating fact from fiction in the story of Venezuelan gangs in Aurora. Later, with Wu-Tang Clan, RZA sampled classical composers; now he’s the classical composer, and his new album with the Colorado Symphony is “A Ballet Through Mud.” And congratulations to Colorado’s YanXiao Gong who won a silver medal in the Paralympics!
Sept. 3, 2024: How ‘Our Moon’ shaped the world
Ever love a book so much you re-read it? That’s how we think of today’s encore show. “Our Moon” is the title of Rebecca Boyle’s new book. She lives in Colorado Springs, where she spoke on-stage with Ryan Warner in April at Colorado College for “Turn the Page with Colorado Matters.”
Sept. 2, 2024: Labors of love on Labor Day
On this Labor Day, people who work, to make a difference for others, including two artists, whose goal is to “paint the plains” from Bennet to Burlington, Lamar to Limon. Plus, a Colorado non-profit that makes sure working single moms have a reliable car. Also, a men’s clothier that’s making more than a fashion statement. And coffee with a cause.
Aug. 30, 2024: What the special session means for property taxes; Denver opens up its architecture
We’ll talk about what the compromise deal reached by state lawmakers in a special session means for homeowners in Colorado. Then, a new music venue draws crowds, and noise complaints, in Colorado Springs. Plus, “Doors Open Denver” lets you explore the city’s architecture, past, present and future. Later, training for climate change healthcare. And the legacy of women in mining in Colorado.
It’s OK to snoop around. Doors Open Denver returns
Ever walk past a building and wish you could sneak inside? Well, a chance to do just that returns September 26-29 with Doors Open Denver. Ryan speaks with Meg Touborg, CEO of the Denver Architecture Foundation about sites on this year’s list, which, she says, represent the past, present, and future.
Aug. 28, 2024: COVID & flu shots – what to know
The flu shot and a fresh round of COVID vaccines are coming. What’s the ideal timing to get them? How much protection can we expect? We ask Dr. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, a leading family physician in Aurora. We also discuss long COVID, which is personal to him. Plus, the journey of an opera singer back to the stage after she, too, got long COVID. And as the Paralympics begin in Paris, we re-share the story of a veteran who led the way for other athletes.
Aug. 26, 2024: Lowering property taxes at heart of special session; State GOP in flux
State lawmakers begin a special session today to try to lower property taxes in order to keep two related measures off the November ballot. Then, who’s in charge of the Colorado Republican Party after a weekend vote to remove the chairman? Plus, the Paralympics begin this week in Paris and feature events unique to the Games, like goalball.
Aug. 23, 2024: Colorado DNC attendees on what’s next; How’s autumn shaping up?
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the Democratic nomination for president, we’ll ask two Coloradans who were at the convention about her message, and what’s next. Then, critics of the state Republican party chair will try again this weekend to remove him. Plus, how will the hot, dry summer impact the fall and winter? Later, a PGA championship returns to Colorado for the longest course in its history. And Colorado’s spotlight on Earth, Wind and Fire at the DNC.
Aug. 21, 2024: Innovation and tech evolution highlight 10 years of patents in Colorado
Coloradans are inventive. The state’s in the top 10 for patents filed per capita. Denver is home to one of four U.S. Patent and Trademark Outreach offices outside of Washington, D.C., and it is marking 10 years. Molly Kocialski is the regional director and Cyndi Bray is an inventor who’s obtained multiple patents. Later, young readers are likely to see themselves reflected in “Control Freaks,” now available in paperback.
