At the site of Denver’s old airport, a sparkling new weather station
For around 70 years, Metro Denver measured weather conditions at its old airport (what’s now Central Park). The station moved when Denver International Airport opened. But that led to a disconnect in the data. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson lobbied to reopen the Central Park site. In our regular discussion of Colorado’s climate and weather, Nelson shows Ryan Warner around.
Nov. 11, 2022: Representative-Elect Caraveo outlines priorities; Celebrating women’s mark on movies
We update the too-close-to-call race for Colorado’s third Congressional District. Then, the winner of Colorado’s 8th, Dr. Yadira Caraveo, talks about priorities. Plus, remembering the late leader of the Colorado House, Hugh McKean. We reflect on the skiing soldiers of World War II who trained at Colorado’s Camp Hale. Later, the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival.
As Dr. Yadira Caraveo heads to the U.S. House, equitable and accessible health care is top-of-mind
Colorado is sending its first Latina Representative to the U.S. House. Democrat Dr. Yadira Caraveo won a tight race in Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District. The pediatrician will represent communities including Thornton, Brighton, Greeley, and Johnstown. Among her priorities: equitable and accessible health care.
Nov. 10, 2022: Latinos’ unprecedented opportunity in the 8th; Gas stations in jeopardy?
As Dr. Yadira Caraveo wins Colorado’s newest 8th Congressional District, activists see a lot of opportunity for Latino representation beyond the current election cycle. Then, how the electric vehicle is forcing gas stations to evolve, or go obsolete. And the Denver Film Festival features “The Holly,” exploring controversial anti-gang initiatives in Denver.
Nov. 7, 2022: The ‘exhausted majority’; A search for death with dignity
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.
Most Americans are exhausted by politics. So… what to do?
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.
Nov. 4, 2022: The voting process amid election lies; ‘Quantum Cowboys’ ride through the universe
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.”
Nov. 2, 2022: Pediatricians navigate a ‘tripledemic’; ‘The Whale’ started in Denver as a play
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.
Oct. 17, 2022: Colorado’s transportation plan; Restoring trust in science
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.
Oct. 12, 2022: How one county clerk is preparing for the elections; When to expect snow
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.
Oct. 11, 2022: Colorado’s county clerks face threats while working to educate election deniers
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.
Oct. 10, 2022: Election countdown; An entrepreneur finds her post-pandemic footing
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.
Oct. 5, 2022: Individual reparations helping Black-owned businesses; ‘Purplish’ on the Latino vote
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.
Oct. 4, 2022: Jared Polis on inflation, crime & sprawl; Model with vitiligo inspires gaming character
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.
Jasmine Colgan’s journey of self-discovery with vitiligo
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.
Oct. 3, 2022: Heidi Ganahl’s vision for Colorado; Remembering extreme skier Hilaree Nelson
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.
