Ryan Warner

Colorado Matters Senior Host

@CPRWarner [email protected]

Ryan Warner is senior host of Colorado Matters, the flagship daily interview program from CPR News. His voice is heard on frequencies around the state as he talks with Coloradans from all walks of life — politicians, scientists, artists, activists and others. Ryan's interviews with Colorado's governor now span four administrations. During his tenure, Colorado Matters has consistently been recognized as the best major market public radio talk show in the country. He speaks French, geeks out on commercial aviation, adores and tolerates his tuxedo cat Bob, and owns too many shoes.

Professional background:
Ryan came to CPR from WGCU in Fort Myers, Fla. He was the founding host of that station's daily call-in talk show, Gulf Coast Live. Ryan served as assistant news director and local host of NPR's "All Things Considered" and filed stories for NPR during Hurricane Charley in 2004. Ryan previously hosted "Morning Edition" on WYSO Public Radio in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and co-created a weekend news magazine there. Prior to that, he served as news director of KOPN Community Radio in Columbia, Missouri. For two years, Ryan left public radio to report and anchor weekend news at KTIV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa.

Education:
Bachelor's degrees in political science and French, University of Missouri-Columbia; Master's degree in broadcast journalism, Boston University.

Awards:
Ryan has won numerous awards from Public Media Journalists Association for his interviews. He's also been honored by The Associated Press. Westword named Ryan the Best Talk-Radio Host for 2021, and the editors of 5280 Magazine voted him Top Radio Talk Show Host of 2009.

Xcel Plan Calls for Carbon Cuts

Ryan Warner speaks with Karen Hyde of Xcel Energy about the utility’s new resource plan, which calls for a 10 percent cut in carbon dioxide emissions over the next decade.

Coloradans Among Grammy Nominees

Ryan Warner looks at the list.

One Year After Greeley Immigration Raid Part 1

Today and tomorrow, we check in on Greeley one year after a massive immigration raid on a Swift meatpacking plant there.Ryan Warner talks with Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, […]

Prisoners Become Dog Trainers

Unwanted and badly behaved dogs go to Colorado prisons, get rehabilitated, and then released back into society.Ryan Warner talks with Debi Stevens from the Prison Trained K-9 Program and former […]

One Year After Greeley Immigration Raid Part 2

We continue our look at Greeley one year after a sweeping immigration raid there. Ryan Warner talks with former mayor Tom Selders and Greeley Tribune Editor Randy Bangert.

Bloggers at the DNC

Democrats are promising bloggers a prominent role at the party’s convention next year in Denver.Ryan Warner speaks with Jason Rosenberg, director of online communications for the DNCC and Joan McCarter, […]

UnStaged Is Not Your Typical Orchestra

A new orchestra called UnStaged makes audience participation a requirement. Ryan Warner speaks with artistic director David Rutherford.

Is Peak Oil Here

How much more oil can the world find?Ryan Warner talks to Steve Andrews, director of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil, based in Denver.

Getting Elections Back on Track in Denver

Denver’s preparing for the presidential election next fall – factoring in lessons learned from previous elections.Ryan Warner talks with City and County Clerk and Recorder Stephanie O’Malley.

Downtown Denver On The Rise

Construction in downtown is booming- condominiums, luxury hotels, office buildings.Ryan Warner speaks with urban planner Ken Schroeppel, creator of Denverinfill.com.

The Effect of Immigration Raids on Children

A new report finds some Greeley children struggled with depression and other problems after last year’s immigration raid on a meatpacking plant.

Gay Seniors Face Challenges

Gay seniors are less likely to access services that could improve their lives.They’re also less likely to have a support system in old age.Ryan Warner speaks to Teresa DeAnni of […]

Craig Woman Collects Obituaries

A Craig woman has chronicled the history ofthe region since the late 1800s by gathering obituaries.Ryan Warner speaks to Phyllis Bingham about her work.

Monthly Conversation with Governor Bill Ritter – November 2007

Gov. Ritter recently issued an executive order he says brings state employees into a better relationship with managers and critics say was a payback to unions that threatens the state […]

Wilson Peak Reopened for Climbing

A key trail to one ofColorado’s hardest-to-climb fourteeners is open again. Ryan Warner talks with Tim Wohlgenant, President of the Colorado Trust for Public Land. View story images.

Denver’s Infrastructure Decision: Crime Lab & Public Safety

We look at some of the 9 measures on Denver’s ballot that deal with infrastructure.Ryan Warner speaks with mayoral aide Jeremy Bronson about Issue 1I.

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