Traveling Nurses In The San Luis Valley; Mental Healthcare For More Veterans; Boulder Blues Man Otis Taylor
We ride along with a nurse in Colorado’s San Luis Valley who visits new and expectant mothers. For 40 years the program has delivered healthcare to help mothers and children break the cycle of poverty. Then, soldiers discharged from the military other than honorably may get more access to mental health care. And a new blues album called “Fantasizing About Being Black.” Boulder’s Otis Taylor sings about slaves, soldiers and civil rights.
Governor Hickenlooper On Tough Budgets; Honoring Forgotten Vietnam War Era Veterans; Peter Heller’s Newest Book ‘Celine’
Rural voters catapulted Donald Trump to the White House but Governor John Hickenlooper has a message for them: He thinks they could suffer under the president’s budget and trade policies. Hickenlooper also talks about the current budget challenges for Colorado at the state level in our regular conversation at the state Capitol. Then, long overdue celebrations in Colorado for veterans of the Vietnam war era. We’ll hear from some of those veterans who often feel forgotten. And, bestselling Denver author Peter Heller has a new suspense novel. It’s about an elegant older detective who’s based on his late mother.
Read The First Chapter Of Denver Novelist Peter Heller’s Latest
The adventure writer-turned-novelist says the main character in his new suspense novel “Celine” is based on his late mother.
Why Taking A Cold Shower Might Be The Key To A Healthy Life
Wim Hof, aptly named ” The Iceman,” told Denver author Scott Carney he could control his body’s reactions to extreme cold — and teach others to do the same. Scientific tests proved Hof correct and, in time Carney, who has previously exposed other so-called gurus as charlatans, became a believer himself. Then, a lab in Denver stores records on the atmosphere going back hundreds of thousands of years — in tubes of ice. And, a music program in a small Colorado town — which is also associated with a rare bird.
Colorado Springs Mayor On Military Spending; Colorado Skier Wins World Cup; National Parks Inspire Composer
President Trump wants a $54 billion boost in defense spending, which he’d come up with by slashing other programs from ranging from diplomacy to the arts. We speak with Mayor John Suthers of Colorado Springs on what this means for the military town. Then, it was a great weekend for skier Michaela Shiffrin of Eagle Vail at the World Cup finals in Aspen. We talk with John Meyer of the Denver Post who covered her win. Plus, music inspired by the National Parks. And, a chef, an entire restaurant and an animal scientist– each from Colorado– are up for top food awards.
Immigrants Train For Federal Crackdown; GOP Health Plan’s Impact In Colorado; Holocaust Memories
Community groups are training immigrants on how to interact with federal agents and plan for their families’ futures at a time when President Trump has promised increased deportations. Then, a new study says hundreds of thousands of Coloradans would lose coverage and the state would lose billions of dollars in federal funding under the Republican healthcare plan. And, Holocaust survivor Fannie Starr sees spring differently than many people; because she was liberated from a concentration camp in April 1945, this is a season of reflection for her. Plus, on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, Denver band Avourneen has a love affair with Celtic music. Also, last week’s “Saturday Night Live” featured a cool (fake) job alert: “pornographer” at the Denver Zoo.
The Price Of Higher Education: Public Commodity or Personal Expense?
State funding for colleges and universities could disappear in less than a decade according to several forecasts. That means students and families would pay more. So, what does that mean for the future? Today we hear from the presidents of Metropolitan State University of Denver, The University of Colorado, Colorado State University, community colleges, and the largest state college on the Western Slope. In addition, we hear from the governor’s former right-hand man on higher education.
Mid-Session Legislative Check-In; Trauma Faces Sudanese In Refugee Camps; Rodeo Announcer Dies
Some of the thorniest issues affecting Colorado still have to be worked out at the state legislature and one of the key issues is transportation funding. CPR’s Vic Vela, who covers the Capitol, has a mid-session check-in. Then, explaining why Coloradans pay wildly different local taxes for schools. And, millions have fled their homes during South Sudan’s civil war, moving to refugee camps where sexual assault is rampant. We speak with a Denver attorney who has witnessed the devastation and will report this week to the United Nations. Plus, we remember an iconic voice in rodeo announcing. Also, photographer Joseph Collier became famous in the late 1800s for his images of Colorado. Now, his great-great-grandson has photographed the exact same spots for a book.
Colorado’s Senators On Health Care; A Crash Course In Start-Ups For Cuban Entrepreneurs; ‘Real Food’ And ‘Thank You’ Hoops
The Affordable Care Act needs work, says Colorado’s Democratic Senator Michael Bennet; adding that what House Republicans have come up with isn’t what the doctor ordered. His Republican colleague, Cory Gardner, held another tele-town hall last night and health care came up. Then, the odds are stacked against Cuban entrepreneurs. Internet access is iffy. Many jobs there are prescribed. So a few have come to Colorado to learn how to break through. And, Boulder’s Kimbal Musk hopes to reinvent the chain restaurant. What he means when he says the next great opportunity is “real food.” Plus, Colorado State University’s Emmanuel Omogbo is playing the best basketball of his career, despite tremendous loss — the deaths of his parents, niece, and nephew last year. To thank the CSU community, he’s calling this his “Thank You season.”
Rural Rehab Center For The Homeless; LGBTQ Inclusive Church; Dance Helps With Brain Injury
The closing of a prison can be a big blow to a town. But when a prison closed in rural southeastern Colorado, the state got creative and turned it into a drug-treatment center for people who are homeless. Then, after months of discussion and prayer, Denver Community Church has changed its position and is now embracing LGBTQ members. The lead pastor made the announcement and then apologized to the gay community. And, people with traumatic brain injuries joined students from Colorado Colege to take part in a series of dance workshops. The idea is to help improve mobility and form social connections. Plus, how repealing and replacing the ACA might affect Coloradans.
Signs Of Trouble On The Colorado River; No-Energy Cooling; Boulder’s Rose Hill Drive Back Behind The Wheel
Rising temperatures are sapping the Colorado River, according to a new study, and it’s worse than forecasters realized. Then, what if you could cool a building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using no electricity, water, or energy? That might be possible someday with new technology developed at CU Boulder. Next, a teacher from Douglas County teaches history in a revolutionary way. And, the Fox Theater in Boulder celebrates 25 years. After a six-year hiatus, the Boulder band Rose Hill Drive is back with a new album.
Denver Lawyer On Title IX; Overdue Medals For Veteran; Gypsy Jazz
Reports of sexual assaults on college campuses have increased dramatically over the last five years, including recent high-profile cases including student athletics at CU Boulder and CSU Pueblo. Denver attorney Scott Lewis trains schools across the country to prevent violence and comply with Title IX, the federal law that covers these cases. Then, this is the last year students at Denver’s South High School will get to hear from WWII veterans. And we hear about a 99-year-old veteran of that war who got some long-overdue recognition. Also, Denver’s Gypsy Swing Revue brings a little Paris to Colorado.
Sen. Gardner Holds Tele-Town Hall; Who’ll Design An Aurora Theater Memorial?
Colorado Senator Cory Gardner held a telephone town hall Wednesday, and people were eager to connect. He took questions from listeners about healthcare, Russia and marijuana. We share highlights. Then, the search for the best artist to design a memorial to the victims of the Aurora Theater Shooting. It’s been narrowed down to four candidates. Plus, a Franken-instrument built in Gunnison, Colorado.
And, a Denver photographer remembers artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Local Police On Immigration Enforcement; New Film ‘Beyond Standing Rock’; Boulder Astronomer Assesses Planet Discovery
President Donald Trump hopes local police can help federal immigration agents arrest and detain people in this country illegally. But one Colorado county says they tried that before and there were challenges. Then, a new film, “Beyond Standing Rock,” tells of other tribes in the West that have struggled with sovereignty over their land and resources. And, our space expert talks about the discovery of seven earth-like planets which NASA calls a major leap forward in answering the question “Are we alone out there?” Plus, about 75 people across Colorado work in remote areas tending to the state’s water supply.
Human Trafficking App; Mobile Tattoo Removal; Website For Ex-Cons; Song Implores ‘No More Screen Zombies’
When victims of human trafficking break free, they’re met with a whole new set of challenges, often legal ones. A Denver non-profit is creating a network of attorneys who can help trafficking survivors. Then, Colorado pays for some young people to have their tattoos removed — literally erasing their ties to gang life. One of the removal services is mobile, set up in an old ambulance. And, a new website helps ex-cons move beyond their pasts. Plus, “No more screen zombies!” has become a motto for two country singers. They saw their kids constantly staring at screens and it inspired them to make a kids’ album called “Let’s Go Outside.”
National Renewable Energy Lab, End-Of-Life Experts, Children’s Book On Grief, Tiny Desk Contest
The Trump administration has sent mixed signals on climate change and alternative energy and the future of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden is cloudy. Then, what doctors and hospitals must learn about Colorado’s new aid-in-dying law. And, a Denver mom writes a children’s book to help kids cope with death. Also, an update on transportation negotiations from the state capitol. Plus, Colorado musicians vye for an appearance at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert.
