Ryan Warner

Colorado Matters Senior Host

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.

Contact:

Bluesky: @ryanhasaquestion

Instagram: @oddryhepburn

Colorado’s Wet & Stormy Spring

Ryan Warner speaks with Channel 7 meteorologist Mike Nelson about the recent weather pattern and what we can expect now that summer’s here.

By Ryan Warner

Pothunting Bust in the Four Corners

This month federal agents charged two dozen people with looting Indian artifacts on public lands.

By Ryan Warner

Tracking Teachers & Principals

Educators will soon be assigned a number that sticks with them through their careers– to gauge their progress. Ryan Warner speaks with Jacki Paone of the Quality Teaching Commission.

By Ryan Warner

Delegation Supports “Over The River”

Every member of Colorado’s congressional delegation has thrown their support behind the project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. We listen back to Ryan Warner’s 2006 conversation with the renowned artists.

By Ryan Warner

Washington Seeks Colorado’s Advice on Health Care

Colorado is experimenting with a way to provide better care to poor children – and save money.

By Ryan Warner

Best Amateur Boxers Compete in Denver

This week about 500 amateur boxers compete in the sport’s national championships. Ryan Warner talks to USA Boxing’s Jim Millman.

By Ryan Warner

The Evolution of Western Union

It used to be telegrams.But today, the Englewood-based company sends billions of dollars in remittances across borders.

By Ryan Warner

New Bike Law: Getting the Message Out

Bicycle groups in Colorado are educating police officers and drivers about a new state law, which requires drivers to leave at least 3 feet of space when passing cyclists.

By Ryan Warner

Vets Graduate With Green Job Training

Ryan Warner talks to Brett KenCairn about the Veterans Green Jobs Academy, which just graduated its first class.

By Ryan Warner

State Lowers Age for Blood Donations

Colorado law now permits 16-year-olds to donate blood. Ryan Warner speaks with recent high school graduate Mallory Hicks, who urged lawmakers to make the change.

By Ryan Warner