In Times Like These – Pawn Shops Thrive
Tough times mean good business at pawn shops. Ryan Warner talks to Scott Pasternack, owner of Pasternack’s Pawn in Aurora.
2009 Session – Allowing Parents Time Off Work
State lawmakers are debating a bill that lets parents take time off work to meet with their children’s teachers.
Pairing Kids With Famous Artists
A recent Colorado study found art can improve academic achievement. In an occasional series, we’ll look at programs that expose students to the arts.
Colorado and Rwanda – A Master Plan for Kigali
Coloradans are playing a pivotal role in helping Rwanda move forward after the 1994 genocide. Ryan Warner speaks with Steve Brooks of Denver’s Oz Architecture.
Colorado and Rwanda – Improving Health Care
We’re talking to Coloradans who are helping rebuild Rwanda after the 1994 genocide. Ryan Warner speaks with Greg Hodgson, Director of Global Health Initiatives at Centura Health.
2009 Session – Bill Would Abolish Death Penalty and Spend More On Cold Cases
Ryan Warner talks to the sponsor, House Majority Leader Paul Weissmann, a Democrat from Louisville and with Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican, who opposes it.
Colorado College Faces Budget Cuts
The college may have to cut as much as 12 million dollars next year. Ryan Warner speaks with CC’s president Richard Celeste.
Sizing Up The Stimulus – What It Means For Schools
Public schools in Colorado face state budget cuts – but also a windfall from the federal stimulus package.
In Times Like These – Laughing Despite the Downturn
The recession is hardly a laughing matter. Or is it? Ryan Warner speaks with certified laughter leaders David and Trisha Ferlic of Wheat Ridge. Learn more at www.denverlaughs.com.
Sizing Up The Stimulus – The Man Who Will Help Oversee Colorado’s Money
The state is counting on roughly $2.8 billion. Ryan Warner talks with Don Elliman, who heads the governor’s Economic Recovery Accountability Board.
Boulder Celebrates 150 Years
Miners seeking gold in the nearby mountains settled Boulder. Ryan Warner speaks with historian Silvia Pettem. Early photograph by Joseph Sturtevant.
CU Students Win Contest to Build Satellite
The orbiter will serve as a space weather station and study the effect of drag on satellites. Ryan Warner speaks with Marcin Pilinski, a University of Colorado graduate student.
Assaults on Prison Staff Increase
Since 2001, assaults on staff in the state have grown 70 percent. Ryan Warner speaks with Pam Kahanic.
Staff Training Aims To Reduce Prison Violence
Prison staff in Colorado are being taught that better communication with inmates can improve safety.
Schools Slog Through Bad Economy
Some districts are better prepared than others to navigate the downturn. Ryan Warner speaks with Jefferson County Superintendent Cindy Stevenson about the $35 million in cuts there.
Female Lawmakers Make Strides in Colorado
Colorado has the highest percentage of female state lawmakers in the country. Ryan Warner talks with Katie Ziegler of the National Conference of State Legislatures in Denver.
