- PJ Abernathy of Denver was released early from prison as part of an executive order to try to control the spread of COVID-19. He reflects on life behind bars during the pandemic, and what it's like now that he's on parole. Plus, the world's fastest speed-eater takes on the slopper challenge at the Colorado State Fair. And new music from the Cody Sisters.
- A gripping new memoir by "This American Life" editor Susan Burton recounts her high school years in Boulder, which is where her eating disorders began to take hold. She describes periods of intense food restriction along with bouts of binge-eating.
- Some graduate schools are teaching health care workers about cannabis since many say they don’t feel prepared to answer patients' questions about it. Also, MDMA -- also known as ecstasy -- as a treatment for PTSD. Then, a new memoir about one woman’s struggle with eating disorders. And, a Denver museum sends people on an outdoor, virtual excursion.
- The veteran and single father from Parker is running in a district that includes communities reliant on oil and gas and farming. It has also been safely red.
- A CU Boulder study looks at how much Russian social media bots and trolls influenced the 2016 election. Then, Democrat Ike McCorkle will challenge Republican congressman Ken Buck this election. Later, Boulder poet Khadijah Queen on her new collection “Anodyne.” Finally, Daniel Rodriguez, formerly of Elephant Revival, turned heartache into his debut solo album.
- Just how hard has the pandemic hit Colorado’s arts industry? Then, affordable housing is harder to find in Telluride because of COVID-19. Later, Fresh Food Connect sends the glut in your garden to hunger relief organizations. Finally, Fort Collins’ Logan Farmer works through climate anxiety on his new album.
- Colorado’s GOP chair Rep. Ken Buck on mail-in voting and the Republican National Convention. Later, the new podcast, “In The Gap: How And Why Black Women Aren’t Getting Their Green,” explores the history of the wage gap for black women and how to close it. Finally, Longmont folk artist Jayme Stone’s new album delves into the grief of losing his brother.
- Denver Journalist Chandra Thomas Whitfield discusses her new podcast, "In The Gap: How And Why Black Women Aren't Getting Their Green."
- Students in the state's largest school districts head back to class, but not the classroom. Then, the Coloradoan's investigation into complaints of racism in CSU athletics. Also, how Elijah McClain's death inspires artists worldwide. And Colorado Springs poet Nate Marshall on "Finna" and his poems of Black possibility.
- A firefighter battling the Grizzly Creek Fire describes how the pandemic has made the job more isolating. And, we hear from the ranch owner whose land has turned into a fire camp. Plus, a dialogue between a police officer and a protester. Finally, a COVID-19 outbreak at a Colorado College dorm has 150 students quarantining for two weeks.
- The Western Slope is warming faster than other parts of the world. How does that contribute to wildfire risk? Then, a Colorado delegate to the DNC hopes to mobilize Indigenous voters. Plus, Olympic athletes may be in top physical shape, but their mental health gets less attention. And we welcome Ali Budner to the Colorado Matters team!
- Meteorologist Mike Nelson of Denver7 on the current weather conditions, and the long-term climate change, fueling Colorado’s massive wildfires.
- Perspective from Glenwood Springs as wildfire rages nearby. Then, a professor at Regis University talks about teaching in tents. Plus, developing an at-home test for COVID-19 with fast results. Also, an undecided voter weighs in as the DNC begins. And, how the pandemic complicates life for people dealing with dementia.
- Ken Felts, of Arvada, described himself as a “closet gay” for most of his life. But at age 90, he’s come out. Then, Rep. Leslie Herod co-chaired Kamala Harris’ Colorado presidential campaign — her reaction to Harris’ nomination as vice president. And, a look back on the first woman nominated to the position. Plus, why sunsets seem more vivid during wildfires.
