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.

New Rules for Online Education

In the recent session, lawmakers toughened oversight of online schools.Ryan Warner speaks with Alan Gottlieb, who writes about the issue in HeadFirst Magazine.Read his articles at www.headfirstcolorado.org.

Colorado Can Store Carbon Underground

Colorado is an ideal place to store millions of tons of carbon underground.That’s according to a new study.Ryan Warner speaks with lead author Genevieve Young, a petroleum geologist at the […]

Bark Beetles Pose Wildfire Threat

In the recent session, there were several pieces of legislation dealing with the bark beetle epidemic.Ryan Warner speaks with State Representative Dan Gibbs, a Silverthorne Democrat, about efforts to help […]

Aspen’s Mayoral Runoff

The runoff for Aspen mayor takes place next Tuesday.Ryan Warner speaks with Aspen Public Radio’s Ben Bergman about the two candidates.

Huge Glenn Miller Collection Donated to CU

Ryan Warner speaks with Alan Cass, curator of the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Glenn Miller Archive.The archive recently received a huge private collection, which includes recordings, photographs, and other […]

Arrupe Jesuit High School Graduates First Class

This catholic school, in northwest Denver, reaches out to low-income and minority students.Every member of its first senior class has been accepted to college.Ryan Warner speaks with Arrupe’s president Father […]

FasTracks Gets Bumpy

Ryan Warner speaks with RTD general manager Cal Marsella about FasTracks.The project is 1.5 billion dollars over budget.

Are Carbon Offsets Effective

More and more people are paying to offset the carbon they generate.But, there’s debate over whether offsetting is a solution or a scam.Ryan Warner speaks with Ben Bressler, who operates […]

Bill Makes Malpractice Records Available

Ryan Warner speaks with Patty Skolnik about the bill that carries her son’s name, The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act.

The New Colorado Birding Trail

Ryan Warner speaks with ornithologist Nathan Pieplow about the new website coloradobirdingtrail.com.

Commission Will Tackle Criminal Justice Reform

Ryan Warner talks with Peter Weir, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety.The Colorado Criminal and Juvenile Justice Commission will look at ways of slowing growth in the […]

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Coloradans Choose Healthcare Abroad

It’s estimated a million Americans will travel abroad this year for medical care.

Developmentally Disabled Can Wait Years For Care

Thousands of Coloradans with developmental disabilities are on a waiting list for state assistance.A new committee will look at ways of shortening that list.Ryan Warner speaks with Carol Meredith, Executive […]

New DNR Head Harris Sherman

Ryan Warner speaks with Harris Sherman, the new executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.They discuss oil and gas regulation, water resources, and the future of oil shale […]

Hospitals Leave Denver City Limits

Four hospitals plan on leaving the city of Denver.Ryan Warner speaks to the President of the Colorado Hospital Association, Steven Summer, about the potential impact.Summer also sits on a new […]

Leaders Assess 2007 Session

Ryan Warner talks with Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald and House Minority Leader Mike May about the highs and lows of the 2007 state legislative session.

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