Colorado Democratic delegate reflects on Biden announcement, what’s next
Erik Clarke will be among the Democrats tasked with deciding on the heir apparent to the top of the ticket
July 22, 2024: A Colorado DNC delegate looks forward; Former Olympian on eating disorders, body image
Colorado’s top Democrats have high hopes for Kamala Harris. We speak with Erik Clarke, a delegate from Denver who’ll be at the convention, about the path ahead. Then, as he marks one year in office, is Denver Mayor Mike Johnston fulfilling his campaign promises? And a former Olympian, in recovery from an eating disorder, has advice for commentators and spectators.
July 19, 2024: What a week in Milwaukee tells us about the GOP; We invented a holiday. 719 Day!
With Donald Trump’s first post-assassination speech, the Republican National Convention is a wrap. There was much to learn away from the main stage this week, says University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket. Then, we celebrate Southern Colorado with 719 Day! And Denver is home to one of the country’s only treatment centers for elite athletes with eating disorders.
A musical celebration of Southern Colorado on 719 Day
We are celebrating Southern Colorado with our colleagues at KRCC. They dreamed up 719 Day. That is the region’s area code and today’s date, July 19. Indie host Shawn Lucero, who got her start in radio in Colorado Springs two decades ago, is our guide to the 719’s rockin’, funky music scene.
What a Colorado political scientist learned about the GOP in Milwaukee this week
Step away from the main stage of the Republican National Convention, and there was much to learn about today’s Republican party. That is what Seth Masket did. The University of Denver political scientist speaks with us from Milwaukee after interviewing delegates, and discussing their work with local parties. Masket’s Substack, Tusk, is a kind of first draft of a book he is working on.
Lakewood’s African Grill & Bar celebrates 20 years of pan-African cuisine and warm welcomes
The Osei-Fordwuo family serves takes on dishes originating from South Africa to Malawi and beyond.
July 17, 2024: Democratic voters on Biden’s future; A flight to figure out smog; A divine piano
As Republicans move forward with Donald Trump as their nominee, Democrats remain in disarray over their presidential pick. CPR’s public affairs team has been listening to Coloradans. We’ll share what they’ve heard. Then, the political divide inspired a Denver man to visit every U.S. county. Plus, researchers go airborne to get a better grasp on summer smog. And how one particular piano inspired Lumineer Jeremiah Fraites.
July 15, 2024: RNC delegate hopes for unity; Author blends Chinese and Mexican identities
From Washington, CPR’s Caitlyn Kim has reaction to the weekend’s political violence. Then, former Colorado gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl shares her hopes as she attends the Republican National Convention. Plus, author Cara Lopez Lee taps her family’s complex and diverse history to write “Candlelight Bridge.” Also, a new law helps teens involved in the justice system. Finally, a carousel ride returns to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Gunnison city council member talks Cora community following new health care report
For Marisela Ballesteros, a new report detailing health disparities for Gunnison’s Cora population is a chance to reflect on what the region can be doing to better serve all newcomers.
Exhausted by climate fiction, Colorado novelist Paolo Bacigalupi turns to fantasy
Paolo Bacigalupi spoke with Colorado Matters about the journey the protagonist in his novel took and his own journey while writing it.
New report explores health care challenges for Gunnison’s Cora residents
Mental health, language barriers noted in interviews with Cora community members.
July 12, 2024: Immigrant recipes from El Salvador to Ethiopia; Paonia author Paolo Bacigalupi’s Italian fantasy
You’ll often hear that some immigrants arrive in the U.S. with nothing. But a new cookbook, Cocina Libre defies that, brimming with recipes from Venezuelan, Ukrainian, Afghan and Ethiopian immigrants in Colorado. Then, why the Southern Ute tribe is suing Colorado over sports betting. And, Paonia author Paolo Bacigalulpi takes a break writing about climate change to focus on a fantasy novel, “Navola.” Plus, preserving Dearfield, and finding friends through Denverite’s Classifieds.
Olympic climber Colin Duffy on his hopes for Paris … and caring for his hands
“Whenever I actually compete, it’s just having fun, once in a while, taking a step back and looking at all the bright lights and the big crowd, and just smiling.”
July 10, 2024: Connections between healthcare and Indigenous values; Encounters with Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty
The Cora are an Indigenous people from Nayarit in western Mexico. Gunnison is home to one of their largest populations abroad. A new study looks at considerations they face with health care. And we speak with Marisela Ballesteros– the first Cora member of Gunnison’s city council. Then, we get context about the ethics violation of a top Democratic lawmaker. Plus, meeting Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty with music journalist G. Brown.
July 8, 2024: A Colorado man ascends to the Olympics; ‘Hymn of Wild Things’ brings nature to song
Colorado climber Colin Duffy competes in the Olympics this month; why a skin-care regime is key to his success. Then, Denver faces challenges to a key element of its climate policy. And, singer/songwriter Natalie Spears’ new album transports listeners to the wild. Plus, Colorado Wonders what’s up with speeding in toll lanes, and how state troopers clock speeders from the air.
July 5, 2024: Hannie Schaft killed Nazis. It put her on Hitler’s most-wanted list
Hannie Schaft, a member of the Dutch resistance, bombed Nazi assets and assassinated high-level collaborators. She is the inspiration for “To Die Beautiful,” a painstakingly-researched work of historical fiction. Boulder author Buzzy Jackson spoke with Ryan Warner at The Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver for the novel’s release in June, 2023. The book won “Best Historical Fiction” at the recent Colorado Book Awards.
