- Colorado’s congressional Democrats are poised to experience something new to them in Washington. In the House for sure, and probably the Senate, they’ll take power when Congress is sworn in January 3rd. Ryan Warner talks with two newly empowered Democrats, Senator Ken Salazar and Congressman Mark Udall.
- Blood from umbilical cords can save the lives of people who suffer from leukemia and other diseases. A million-dollar federal grant will allow the cord blood bank at the University of Colorado to increase its supply – and treat more patients. Ryan Warner talks to Brian Freed, executive director of CU’s bank.
- Colorado is embarking on an ambitious effort to expand healthcare coverage to the state’s uninsured. A commission, created by the legislature, will spend 18 months looking for solutions. Members may well look to other states for ideas. Ryan Warner talks to Alan Weil, executive director of the National Academy for State Health Policy.