Raising an Olympic Athlete
Ryan Warner talks to Allen and Allison Scott, who’ve raised Colorado figure skater Jeremy Abbott. He’s competing in this year’s winter games.
Colorado Athletes At Winter Olympics
Ryan Warner speaks with Denver Post sports writer John Meyer about some of the homegrown athletes who will compete.
Skating Club Turns Kids Into Champions
Ryan Warner speaks with Broadmoor Skating Club President John LeFevre about the club’s training program in Colorado Springs.
State Unemployment Hotline Swamped
As more Coloradans apply for unemployment, some are complaining about long wait times on the phone.
CU Prof Helps Complete Famous Author’s Novel
Ryan Warner speaks with Adam Bradley, who co-edited “Three Days Before the Shooting…The Unfinished Second Novel” of Ralph Ellison. Ellison published his first novel, “Invisible Man” in 1952.
Study Looks At Global Warming & Western Forests
Coniferous forests that blanket the West may absorb less carbon dioxide as the climate warms. Ryan Warner speaks with Jia Hu of the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
SCOTUS Ruling on Campaign Finance Means Changes in Colorado
Based on the recent decision, Republican groups plan to sue to reverse some state limits.
Colorado Introduces New Education Standards
Ryan Warner talks to Jo O’Brien, Assistant Commissioner of Standards and Assessment with the Colorado Department of Education.
Evangelicals Call for Immigration Reform
Churches have long advocated for changes to the immigration system. Evangelicals in Colorado recently added their voices.
Decision In “Denver Three” Case
Two of three Democrats who were kicked out of a Bush town-hall meeting in 2005 sued. A decision has come down.
Monthly Conversation with Gov. Bill Ritter, January, 2010
Ritter’s asking the legislature to find $50 million to balance the current budget. Plans to change state tax exemptions and credits are drawing fire from Republicans and businesses.
Enrollment Booming at Community Colleges
Ryan Warner talks to Karen Bleeker, president of Community College of Denver, where enrollment is up 35 percent.
Keeping Drugs Out of the Water Supply
A new state program collects unwanted medications, so they don’t wind up in the environment. Ryan Warner speaks with Warren Smith of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Unemployment Fund Runs Dry
Colorado’s unemployment insurance fund recently ran out of money. Ryan Warner talks to Wayne Peel, CFO of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
Continental Divide Trail Still Unfinished After 30 Years
The roughly 3000 mile long trail passes through Colorado and four other western states. Planners say they’re making progress, but don’t anticipate finishing for another generation.
What’s Next for the Parties
Prominent members of both parties discuss the recent election and what lies ahead. Today, Ryan Warner speaks with Republican state party chair Dick Wadhams.
