Palliative Care Inroads, Bill Pullman’s New Play, And The Elvis-Denver Connection
Making people who are really sick more comfortable is the focus of a first-of -it’s-kind palliative care master’s degree program at the University of Colorado. Then, Hollywood actor Bill Pullman previews his new stage play in Denver. And, Elvis Presley would be 81 today. When he performed here, he made friends including police officer Robert Cantwell, and discovered his favorite sandwich, which is still served today in Golden.
Emergency Mental Health Response, Lt. Gov. Garcia Departs, Avoiding The ‘Do-Nothing’ Congress
If someone collapsed in front of you, chances are you’d respond. Maybe even administer CPR. But if that same person were having a mental health crisis, would you know how to help? Turns out there’s a class for that. Then, does Colorado need a lieutenant governor? Two political scientists raised that question recently and we put it to Lt. Governor Joe Garcia himself as he steps down from the role. Also, if you’re frustrated by Congress, listen up. There’s a new idea for governing out of the University of Denver. Plus your feedback: Some listeners find the Stock Show distasteful.
Smart Guns, Zombie Bills And Lobbyists, Lost Ski Areas, Basalt Photographer In Tanzania
As the president spoke Tuesday about gun safety, a young man in Boulder watched closely. He’s developing technology that makes guns “smart.” Then, with term limits, we find that lobbyists, not lawmakers, are the ones who have the long view of bills at the state Capitol. Also, Conquistador and Cuchara are among the state’s “lost” ski areas; we talk to a couple who tracked them down. And, a Basalt photographer is fascinated by a huge game reserve in Tanzania. Of the countless pictures he took there, one was of a bird with a young crocodile in its talons.
Officer-Involved Killings, Teaching Afghan Women To Climb, ‘Experimental Western,’ Stock Show Oddities
Today, a conversation with Kate Schimel, of High Country News, who looked into why Colorado and other Western states are in the Top 10 when it comes to police officer-involved killings. Then, a Coloradan who’s set on defying the Taliban by teaching Afghan women to climb mountains. Also, a father’s fears inspire his new novel. And, a crazy chapter in the history of the National Western Stock Show, which starts this weekend in Denver.
Asset Forfeiture, Retro National Parks Posters, Hunter S. Thompson’s Widow
Houses, cars, duffle bags full of money: These are all examples of property seized in alleged crimes. And law enforcement shares in the profits when the stuff’s sold under a controversial federal program that’s just been suspended. We’ll hear what that means for agencies across Colorado. Then, a Nederland photographer who studied with Ansel Adams is making retro-sytle posters for all 59 national parks. And, from the archives, an interview with the widow of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. She wants to open their home near Aspen to visitors.
Short Story Authors Craig Childs, Kent Nelson And Antonya Nelson
Short story writers may be have to be brief, but it doesn’t mean they don’t have a lot to say. Today, we listen back to some of our favorite interviews with writers of short prose. Craig Childs lives in Western Colorado and wrote a series of essays about communing with animals. Kent Nelson, of Ouray, talks about why he enjoys writing female characters. And then, hear how novelist and short story writer Antonya Nelson can reveal the world about her characters in just a sentence.
Sexual Predators In Youth Sports, True-Crime Writer Harry Maclean, Tofu Caldrons
To weed out sexual predators in youth sports, two state lawmakers want to require background checks for people who coach, but critics question if screening would do much good. Then, if I ask you to think of artifacts from Colorado’s history, would you picture a tofu cauldron? Also, Denver true-crime writer Harry Maclean thinks people are too quick to separate themselves from animals and how it influences his view of murder. And, 2015 was a big year for classical music in Colorado, with the first new recording from the Colorado Symphony in years.
Rain Barrels, Climate Change And Kidney Disease, The Best Tunes Of 2015
Today, a wedge issue that whipped state lawmakers into a frenzy last session — we’re not talking about abortion or gun control, but about collecting rainwater. It’s part of our “Zombie Bills” series. Then, a mysterious kidney disease is killing farm workers in Central America, and a CU researcher says climate change may be a factor. Then, the best new music out of Colorado this year, according to our colleagues over at OpenAir.
Women In Combat, Art Through MS, Tales Of Buffalo Bill
Three Colorado women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan talk about the challenges and opportunities of a major military policy shift: opening all combat roles to women. Then, a Denver artist who learned she had multiple sclerosis after waking up with distorted vision learned to let her affliction guide her creative vision. And, an 1800s diary sat in obscurity at the Denver Public Library until an archivist picked it up and found tales of Buffalo Bill Cody.
Rape Victims Forced to Recant, Condos And Housing Costs, Saying ‘Enough’ At Parties
What happens when rape victims are coerced into recanting? We have the story from ProPublica. Then, state lawmakers who want to spur development and bring down housing costs have tried — with no success — for years to make it harder for condo associations to sue over construction defects. Also, some history: Denver had its first electrically-lit Christmas Tree in 1914 in the yard of a local electrician. And, holiday parties can lead you to have one too many and we have some advice on saying “that’s enough.”
Canon City Sexting, One Last Turn As Scrooge, Daniels And Fisher History
Prosecutors won’t charge Canon City High students who shared sexually explicit photos, and we speak with that district’s superintendent about how the school moves forward. Then, Philip Pleasants, an actor who has played Ebenezer Scrooge for nearly 40 Christmases, will take the stage in that role for the last time this year. And, only the clock tower remains, but the Daniels and Fisher Department Store on 16th Street in Denver used to be the place to be. We speak with the author of a new book on the landmark.
DIA Isn’t Sure What To Do About Birds In Its Terminal
We wondered about the birds that dwell inside Denver International Airport.
Remembering The Denver Center’s Donald Seawell In His Own Words
He was a man who seems to have lived many lives in the course of just one: attorney, Broadway producer, diplomat and publisher of The Denver Post.
The U.S. Is ‘Massively Corrupt,’ Gary Hart Argues In ‘The Republic of Conscience’
In his new “manifesto,” the former U.S. senator from Colorado writes that special interests are eclipsing the national interest.
Meet lexicographer Orin Hargraves, the cliché killer
CU-Boulder’s Orin Hargraves has a new book called “It’s Been Said Before.”
Colo. poet’s new children’s book ‘Davey McGravy’ is filled with wonder, love, tragedy
David Mason’s main character is a middle child whose mother has died and who gets bullied at school. His imagination is his escape.
