Feb. 20, 2024: Gun measures take shape at state Capitol; Join a club to save democracy
Democrats in the state legislature are introducing a wide array of gun measures this session. Then, is joining a club a way to save democracy?
Feb. 16, 2024: An immigration discussion you won’t hear in Congress… yet
There’s a totally different way the U.S. could handle immigration. It’s not something you’ll hear talked about in Congress these days. But in a new book, “Welcome the Wretched,” a Colorado legal scholar argues it would fix the current situation, which overwhelms cities and nonprofits. And, says author César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, it would help the U.S. economy and set the country up for success in other ways, too.
A Valentine’s special: After her heart was broken, she wrote a book about the science of heartbreak
Much has been written about the science of love. There is far less about the chemistry of being dumped.
Unlike climate change, meteorologist Mike Nelson is moving on
In our regular chat about Colorado’s climate and weather, Denver7’s Mike Nelson announces his retirement– even as climate change is only getting started.
Feb. 12, 2024: What you need to know about voting in Colorado’s presidential primary; Mardi Gras king cakes
Ballots are in the mail for Colorado’s March 5 presidential primary. We’ll break down what you need to know. Then, congressional primaries are June 25. For the first time in nearly two decades, the 5th District has an open seat. Also, how a community’s feelings about its poorest residents shape housing policy. And, the taste of Mardi Gras in Olde Town Arvada.
Feb. 9, 2024: Trump v. Anderson highlights; South Asian filmmaker says ‘no’ to STEM
Hear highlights of Thursday’s Trump v. Anderson hearing at the US Supreme Court. Colorado State University student filmmaker Ali Niaz shares his award-winning documentary, “The Rocket Scientist v. The Journalist.” And why the term “sanctuary city” is squishy.
Ali Niaz isn’t going to be a doctor, and that’s OK
Colorado State University English and journalism student Ali Niaz has made a film about the pressure on South Asian kids to become doctors and engineers.
Feb. 7, 2024: Colorado plaintiffs on case to keep Trump off ballot; Climate change and ocean acidity
Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court hears the Colorado case to keep Donald Trump off the state’s primary ballot. Krista Kafer and Norma Anderson are two of the plaintiffs. Then, Colorado researchers on how climate change is changing the acidity of the Antarctic Ocean. Also, the largest air pollution penalty in state history. And “Hooked” explores how easy it is for teens to get tobacco products.
Feb. 5, 2024: Colorado ranks high in alcohol deaths; An adaptive skier comes ‘Full Circle’
Colorado is sixth in the nation in alcohol-related deaths, with the problem taking an increasing toll on women and younger people. Denver Post health reporter Meg Wingerter’s series is “Colorado’s Quiet Killer.” Then, a task force wants to overhaul Colorado’s school funding system. And, “Full Circle: A Story of Post Traumatic Growth,” chronicles an adaptive skier’s journey both on and off the slopes.
Feb. 2, 2024: Sen. Michael Bennet on immigration; ‘Colorado’s Most Endangered Places’
As Congress tries to address the record number of people crossing the border, host Ryan Warner asks Colorado’s senior senator, Michael Bennet, about ongoing immigration reform failures. Then, Colorado’s Most Endangered Places list now includes a bowling alley and a century-old schoolhouse. And we remember photographer and filmmaker Jim Havey.
Remembering photographer and filmmaker Jim Havey
Each time Jim Havey walked into the CPR News studios, we knew we were going to learn something. He was a photographer and filmmaker and a chronicler of Colorado. Havey died January 19 of dementia at the age of 74. Let’s listen back to our conversation from 2012 about his film “Centennial Statehouse.”
Jan. 31, 2024: What does it mean to be a quantum hub?; From prison to professor
Colorado is a quantum technology hub, but what does that mean? Then, a program that empowers prisoners to become professors. Also, an online map that documents environmental injustice by neighborhood isn’t working the way it should. Plus, her name’s on the ballot but she’s not running for president. We revisit the historic Hayden Granary, and new music from Cousin Curtiss!
‘Don’t vote for me,’ says Colorado woman on Minnesota’s presidential primary ballot
She’s not running for president. So why’s this Colorado woman on the ballot in Minnesota?
Jan. 29, 2024: Colorado student leads youth environmental council; The fight to keep Space Command
A college student from Colorado leads the EPA’s new National Environmental Youth Advisory Council. Then, a new exhibit featuring conservationist John Fielder who left a legacy, and a timeline, for scientists studying climate change. And “Purplish,” has the behind-the-scenes story of Colorado’s effort to keep the U.S. Space Command in Colorado.
Colorado’s new youth advisor to the EPA says climate change isn’t just a future issue – it’s having an impact on the present
Gabriel Nagel hopes to encourage more young people to get involved in the fight against climate change
Jan. 26, 2024: ‘Western Journeys’ explores immigration; Hooked on vaping?
What does it mean for an immigrant to be at home? That’s one of the themes Denver author Teow Lim Goh explores in her book, “Western Journeys.” Plus, join us for our next Turn the Page with Colorado Matters discussion February 7 in Loveland! Later, is the next generation getting hooked on vaping?
