- We explore the idea of the "exhausted majority," and why it describes how many Americans feel about politics today. And, we ask whether there’s a path toward reducing the frustration and making progress. Then, a new book follows a woman as she helps her terminally-ill husband take advantage of Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act. Also, vanishing landmarks.
- During the last mid-term election, the concept of the "exhausted majority" emerged. Since then, politicians and journalists alike have embraced the concept. It was coined by the global non-profit More in Common, which fights polarization in western democracies. Research Director Stephen Hawkins, of Englewood, Colo, speaks with host Ryan Warner.
- Nearly a million Coloradans have returned their ballots so far. Matt Crane, the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association, explains the vote counting process amid election disinformation and what to know if you're voting in person. Then, more people are coming to Colorado because of abortion restrictions in other states. Plus, recreational marijuana is on the ballot in Colorado Springs. And a CU professor's new movie, "Quantum Cowboys."
- Children's doctors in Colorado are dealing with a 'tripledemic' of RSV, the flu, and COVID-19. Then, how do you judge which judges to retain this election? Plus, the 45th Denver Film Festival is all about discovery and hidden gems. And one of the featured films, "The Whale," which is generating a lot of buzz, got its start as a play in Denver.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation has laid out its plan for the next ten years, from completing the Central I-70 corridor project to re-thinking how people get around. Ryan Warner took a ride with CDOT's executive director, Shoshana Lew. Then, building an affordable home that's climate-friendly and withstands climate hazards like wildfires. Plus, restoring trust in science.
- The Republican county clerk from conservative El Paso county says the “Big Lie” is making his job more challenging. He’s had to beef up security and, in an area where election denialism abounds, it’s his job to debunk it. Then, perspective on climate and weather.
- One of the loudest voices, debunking The Big Lie, belongs to a Republican. Matt Crane is the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association. He talks about threats to clerks and efforts to educate election deniers.
- Ballots drop in a week. The mid-term election, featuring big races for the U.S. Senate and the governor’s office, is November 8. Analysts Eric Sondermann and Sara Hagedorn on what’s happened so far and what’s ahead in this campaign season.
- The U.S. has never settled on reparations to the descendants of enslaved people, but some people are making individual donations on their own. CPR race, diversity, and equity reporter Elaine Tassy tells us about a grant program in Colorado based on these private reparations. Then, Purplish examines the significance of the Latino vote in the November election.
- Democratic incumbent Jared Polis plans to focus on inflation, crime, and sprawl if he's re-elected to a second term as Colorado's governor. Our interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl was yesterday. Then, a Denver model with Vitiligo inspires a gaming character; Jasmine Colgan talks about how her diagnosis and journey.
- In a new video game, there's a character modeled after a Denver model. Jasmine Colgan is also an activist, who shares her journey with vitiligo. The auto-immune condition lightens her skin. She has described herself as "spotted." In "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II," there's no mistaking it: the character Nova is the incandescent Colgan. In June, we talked about how a diagnosis became a gift for Colgan.
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl wants to limit regulations and eliminate state income taxes. Our interview with incumbent Democrat Jared Polis is tomorrow. Then, we remember extreme skier and mountaineer Hilaree Nelson of Telluride, who died in a skiing accident in Nepal. In a 2018 interview she talks about the lure of the mountains and the risks that can pose.
- We've been hearing from the candidates who want to represent Colorado's new 8th congressional district. Today: Democrat Dr. Yadira Caraveo, after hearing from Republican Barbara Kirkmeyer yesterday. Then, how singer/songwriter Arum Rae finds inspiration driving country roads.
- Singer/songwriter Arum Rae, who grew up in Colorado Springs, previews her new album, "Loose Ends." She co-produced it with Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers. Many of the tracks on the record make reference to time spent on the road. Arum Rae performs this weekend in Steamboat Springs during the Food and Wine Festival.
- Today and tomorrow, we interview the candidates running to represent Colorado's new 8th congressional district. First, Republican Barbara Kirkmeyer and tomorrow we'll hear from Democrat Yadira Caraveo. Also, one voter talks about the importance of being independent.
- A hydrogen weather balloon launches twice a day in Grand Junction, raising scientists’ understanding of global weather and climate, and we get more weather and climate news from Denver7s chief meteorologist, Mike Nelson. Plus, robots as caregivers, from the Aspen Ideas Festival.
