- Today, a debate over the ballot measure on paid family and medical leave. It would give many workers access to 12 weeks for the birth of a child, adoption, illness, and more. Then, service changes for RTD? And, CPR’s politics podcast Purplish on how campaigns reach undecided voters. Also, the story of an injury that changed the course of a man’s life.
- In “The History of White People,” Nell Irvin Painter writes that America “is a society founded in the era that invented the very idea of race.” Professor Painter formerly led Princeton’s Program in African-American Studies. We read her bestseller for “Turn The Page with Colorado Matters.” Historian Adrian E.
- What to know about getting a flu shot during the pandemic. Then, two former state lawmakers on why they left their parties and became unaffiliated. Plus, why there's still no RTD train service between Denver and Boulder. And, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's interview with the Aspen Institute, including the increasing partisanship in selecting Supreme Court justices.
- The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, after Sandra Day O'Connor. Ginsburg talked a lot about her experience as a female attorney and jurist in a 2017 interview at The Aspen Institute. The interviewer is the Institute's Elliot Gerson, an attorney who, himself, clerked at The Supreme Court. They also discussed her friendship with the late justice Antonin Scalia, which became the subject of a comic opera. And opera's where Gerson started the conversation, noting that Ginsburg loved the arts.
- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday. Republican incumbent Sen. Cory Gardner may help determine how fast she’s replaced, and that may affect his reelection bid. Then, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser clerked for Ginsburg. And, CPR's "Purplish” podcast explores mail voting. Plus, Western wildfire smoke. Also, Latin hip-hop band 2MX2.
- Republicans will decide how quickly to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and with whom. Colorado’s senate race will factor into that decision -- and could be influenced by it. CPR News Washington, D.C. Reporter Caitlyn Kim on what's ahead in the next few weeks, and University of Denver Professor Seth Masket on the continuing controversy over Supreme Court nominations.
- What does school discipline look like when kids learn from home? And when does it go too far? Then, a preview of the Nuggets' conference finals. Plus, finding consensus in a big congressional district. Also, why some ballot wording IS IN CAPS. Then, a virtuoso clarinet player talks about classical music's reckoning with racism and inclusivity.
- How political polarization might dictate where people get their information about COVID-19. Then, Denverite’s David Sachs breaks down how much police funding impacts a city’s safety. Later, Denver percussionist Justin Doute reflects on his bouts with cancer. Finally, “The Kitchen Shelf” dishes up unique dessert from the San Luis Valley.
- Yeah yeah yeah. We know Idaho is synonymous with potatoes. But Southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley is the nation’s second-largest spud-spawning region. According to the area’s potato committee, more than 150 families farm potatoes in the altitudinous soil.
- The pandemic continues to redefine the learning experience; CPR education reporter Jenny Brundin goes inside a classroom to see how it's going. Then, teaching prisoners to become entrepreneurs. Plus, the Columbus statue debate in Pueblo, and the evolution of this summer's protests. And, Public Enemy frontman Chuck D. has another artistic passion.
- What's life like in the pandemic? For one woman, it's meant a career change earlier than expected. Then, History Colorado teams with a local artist to explore Democracy today. Also, forests may never be the same again after the latest wildfires. Plus, “Purplish” shares perspective from voters as Election Day nears. And, the New American Arts Festival in Aurora.
- The team will have 5,700 fans, in separated pods of 175 people, in the stands for their Sept. 27 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Patricia Cameron just hiked the 485 mile Colorado Trail. For the founder of "Blackpackers," the journey is both a way to connect with her ancestors and a form of protest. Also, how far should oil and gas wells be from homes and schools? And Governor Jared Polis answers questions about education, COVID-19 and vaccines, the economy, Broncos' games, and more.
