July 7, 2025: Leaving light pollution in the dark to discover the stars in the sky
Eighty percent of the world’s population can’t see the Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs, of Norwood, Colorado, writes about a trek from light to dark in his new book. “The Wild Dark” takes readers from the incandescence of Las Vegas to the spangled skies of rural Nevada. Childs spoke with Sr. Host Ryan Warner at the Mountain Words Festival in Crested Butte in May.
Look inside Creede, Colorado’s ‘underground fire department’
It’s the world’s only — built out of necessity.
July 4, 2025: For the Fourth of July, bald eagles, buffalo, Johnny Appleseed, and America the Beautiful
Happy Fourth of July! Today, how the bald eagle finally became the nation’s bird after nearly 250 years and the return of the bison to Colorado. Plus, a Fort Collins horticulturalist is preserving the legacy tree of Johnny Appleseed, and the Colorado inspiration for “America the Beautiful.”
A whiskey that tastes like the San Luis Valley and benefits the Rio Grande
We take you to church… whiskey church at Law’s Whiskey House. The Denver distillery, co-founded by Al Laws, has released a special edition made with San Luis Valley rye and Rio Grande river water. Meet brothers Jason and Joshua Cody who grow and malt the grain. Proceeds from Rio Grande Rye benefit river conservation.
July 2, 2025: Traffic and history collide at this Colorado Springs intersection; Whiskey with a purpose
At the most recognizable intersection in Colorado Springs, where crashes have been frequent, a statue of a man on a horse will remain. So will people’s strong feelings. Then, two brothers who never imagined they’d be farming rye for whiskey. Plus, the Sky Sox are back in Colorado Springs, at least for now. Later, a meaningful hike along Fountain Creek with author Jim O’Donnell. Also, Colorado College’s new president, a callout to federal workers and potential new spots for immigrant detention.
June 30, 2025: Water problems in West go deeper than Colorado River; Asian chefs in Presidential history
Water problems in the West go deeper than the Colorado River. Beyond reservoir levels, diminishing groundwater is now an important consideration according to new research. Then, Denver’s “soul food scholar” delves into the history of Asian chefs who served US presidents, often on the high seas.
From chow mein to corn fritters: A history of Asian chefs who served US presidents
This story starts with the discovery of a rare cookbook in a Denver library. It ends with the publication of “Cooking to the President’s Taste: Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History.” Denver’s “Soul Food Scholar” Adrian Miller and his co-author Chef Deborah Chang share this culinary and US history.
June 27, 2025: AG Weiser on birthright citizenship ruling; Challenges facing conservation under Trump
With Colorado’s attorney general, we decipher an important Supreme Court ruling today related to birthright citizenship. Then, we take the pulse of conservation under President Trump with Salida journalist Ben Goldfarb. Later, we sit down with the CEO of Colorado’s hometown burger chain, Good Times. Thank goodness we had napkins. And new music from Arvada artist Holly Lovell, who was recently featured in the Local 303.
‘Haphazard’ and ‘dangerous’: Colorado AG talks Supreme Court ruling that affects birthright citizenship
A lengthy opinion issued Friday presents more questions than answers.
‘Deer luge’ and umbrage with ‘Abundance’: Author Ben Goldfarb on the state of conservation
Goldfarb is the author of ‘Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.’
June 25, 2025: Is there a ‘Goldilocks’ amount of rain?; Douglas County voters reject home rule
Too much rain fosters growth of grasses and underbrush, and not enough rain makes everything dry out, raising the risk of wildfires. So, is there a “Goldilocks” amount of rain that’s just right? That’s just one thing we ask Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo in our regular conversation. Plus, a Western Colorado University student on the challenges of forecasting weather in Gunnison. Also, Douglas County voters reject home rule. Then, what it takes to become a confidential voter in Colorado. Plus, the Boulder Comedy Festival, how to find Indie films in movie theaters, the celebrating Pride with the Local 303.
Boulder proves it can laugh at itself
The Boulder Comedy Festival runs today through Sunday. We listen to bits from three Colorado comedians.
Is there a ‘Goldilocks’ amount of rain to avert wildfire disaster?
Plus the weather outlook for Pride weekend and the Fourth of July.
In Photos: The Psychedelics Science conference wrapped last week. Here’s who we met
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) hosted this year’s conference in Denver, the second time it’s been in the city since 2023.
DU Middle East expert weighs in on US bombing of Iran
Micheline Ishay says Iran’s nuclear standing remains uncertain.
June 23, 2025: How Iran might retaliate after U.S. bombing; The debate over home rule
The U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend in what our guest calls “a watershed moment.” Now what? And how did we get here? Key questions Ryan asks the head of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver, Micheline Ishay. Then, Purplish explores the debate over home rule as Douglas County holds a special election Tuesday. Plus, Denver’s tall, zigzagging yellow sculpture celebrates 40 years; we revisit a Colorado Wonders question asking how it came to be.
