- Westminster artist Chloe Duplessis has created works like "Parade of Privilege" using images of rioters at the U.S. Capitol building, to highlight experiences of racism and social injustice. Her new show, "Negro Stories," is at Converge Denver in the RiNo arts district and it's also virtually on YouTube.
- In “The History of White People,” Nell Irvin Painter writes that America “is a society founded in the era that invented the very idea of race.” Professor Painter formerly led Princeton’s Program in African-American Studies. We read her bestseller for “Turn The Page with Colorado Matters.” Historian Adrian E. Miller joins Ryan Warner as a special co-host.
- Westminster artist Chloe Duplessis' new show, "Negro Stories," is based on people's experiences with racism. Then, we revisit how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. first heard one of his favorite hymns in Colorado. And, exploring "The History of White People" and the ideology of race at time of unrest and calls for social justice.
- Colorado's U.S. Senator Michael Bennet answers questions about the pending impeachment trial of President Trump and what he sees as priorities for the Biden administration. Plus, an excerpt from Purplish as Rep. Lauren Boebert gains national attention. And, Governor Jared Polis talks about improving the vaccine rollout and what's ahead for state lawmakers.
- CPR’s justice reporter Allison Sherry spoke to a top federal official about how law enforcement is preparing for possible armed protests in Colorado and elsewhere ahead of the inauguration. Then, the U.S.-Iran relationship grows increasingly volatile. Later, the effect of the siege in Washington on some people of color.
- In this special episode of Colorado Matters, CPR News southern Colorado reporter Dan Boyce shares his journey through depression and OCD in the podcast, "Back from Broken," created by Vic Vela. Dan joins Ryan Warner to share additional insight.
- Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse thinks President Trump should be removed from office early. He talks about the Capitol insurrection and next steps for healing the country. Then, how does the 25th Amendment work? Later, more answers on the vaccine rollout from an ICU doctor. And, what scientists can learn about climate change from pikas.
- Congressional Democrats want Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet to use the 25th Amendment to oust President Donald Trump.
- We reflect on this political moment as the control of the U.S. senate hangs on Georgia’s two runoff races, and some members of Congress plan to try to change the outcome of the presidential election. Later, the vaccine rollout for older Coloradans has been bumpy. Finally, short stories about the people of the Rocky Mountains.
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- We get perspective from an infectious disease expert on how the variant of the COVID-19 virus might affect its spread and the efficacy of the vaccines. Then, how election polling is evolving for the digital age. Plus, finding an escape from the pandemic. And, will the third time be the charm for an Arvada choir director nominated for a Grammy?
- We start the new year with a “Kitchen Shelf” special! Coloradans crack open their favorite community cookbooks and share the recipes and memories inside. We taste sopaipillas from tiny Antonito, Colorado, challah from "Shalom On The Range," and a lemon icebox pie from one of the state's oldest Black churches.
- For artists, the pandemic's proven to be both a creative and economic challenge, and, at times, an inspiration. We reflect on the year with musicians Chuck D. of Public Enemy, Alaina Moore of Denver-duo Tennis, Neoma's Carla Huiracocha and country singer-songwriter Joe Johnson from Manitou Springs.
