June 17, 2022: Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl makes her case
CU Regent and entrepreneur Heidi Ganahl believes her experience as a business owner, in addition to being the only Republican in statewide office, makes her the best candidate to run against incumbent Gov. Jared Polis. Then, Black Coloradans discuss what it means to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday.
June 16, 2022: Candidate Greg Lopez wants a conversation on the big issues, like inflation
Whether it’s crime or the cost of living, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez sees himself as a convener on issues like gun laws, housing and climate change. But, he’s short on specifics. Lopez traces some of what ails the state to pandemic shutdowns, which he thinks destroyed livelihoods while trying to save lives. Lopez is running against CU regent Heidi Ganahl in the GOP Primary. Also, Juneteenth approaches and the origins of an Avs victory song.
June 14, 2022: Colorado and Guatemala create a choral connection with ‘El Ultimo Hilo’
“El Ultimo Hilo” is an international choral collaboration between Colorado’s Kantorei and singers in Guatemala, and both companies have learned lessons about music and history. Plus, finding energy efficiency without making homes even more expensive.
June 9, 2022: Half a century of a ‘Rocky Mountain High’
The world first heard John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” 50 years ago. It served as something of a musical magnet, attracting people to Colorado. Lawmakers here declared it the state’s second official song in 2007. Today, we reflect on Denver’s legacy — musically and environmentally.
The Broncos deal: what goes into buying a team?
An ownership group led by Rob Walton is poised to buy the Denver Broncos for a reported $4.65 billion. We get perspective from Eben Novy-Williams, a sports business reporter for Sportico, who’s closely following the sale, and from former Denver Bronco, Super Bowl champion, author, and broadcaster Ryan Harris.
June 8, 2022: Who’s buying the Broncos and why; ‘Unbreakable’ shares LGBTQ experience
An ownership group led by Rob Walton is buying the Broncos, pending final approvals. We get perspective on the deal. Then, CPR’s investigation into the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Also, answering a Colorado Wonders question about earthquakes.
June 7, 2022: Cyclist Scott Mercier ‘wins true’; Student makes her voice heard with poetry
Reflections from a cyclist who refused to dope. Scott Mercier, of Basalt, has a new book: “Win True: How You Win Matters On & Off The Bike.” Then, Aidyn Reid from Colorado Springs competes in the national “Poetry Out Loud” competition. Plus, students say they’re more than just test scores. And, as United expands its flight training center in Denver, pilots’ mental health is also top of mind.
High school senior Aidyn Reid makes her voice heard at national ‘Poetry Out Loud’ competition
Poetry has the power to move people, especially when it’s said aloud. That belief fuels Aidyn Reid, a high school senior from Colorado Springs. She placed second in the national “Poetry Out Loud” competition, on Sunday.
June 6, 2022: Primary election nears; A mom helps others navigate baby formula shortage
Republicans are divided ahead of the June 28 primary. Will unaffiliated voters tip the balance? Then, during the pandemic Julia Walker provided food for the needy. Now she helps parents find baby formula. Plus, In the San Luis Valley, Esteban Salazar forages for verdolaga – the Spanish word for purslane. And, Denver poet Nicky Beer’s new work.
Cooking with purslane — or verdolaga — gives a new perspective on what many see as a weed
Verdolaga, Spanish for purslane, is a tart, vitamin-packed treat that he works into his diet.
June 3, 2022: Gun safety & kids; Prize parity in golf
Emergency physician, Dr. Emmy Betz, wants parents to talk with their kids about guns and mental health to prevent suicide deaths. Then, a GAO report raises concerns over the decision to move Space Command from Colorado Springs. Plus, the prize money for the Colorado Women’s Open will finally match that of the Men’s Open. And, “Runner’s High” explores how athletes use recreational cannabis.
ER Doc: Protecting kids from gun violence must include discussion of suicide
School shootings are terrifying. Yet suicide, by gun, is a far greater threat to young people. Emergency physician, Dr. Emmy Betz, of CU Anschutz, wants more families to talk about it. Betz is also a champion of safe storage of firearms — given how often parents’ weapons are involved in children’s deaths.
June 2, 2022: The misunderstood history of gun laws; Emergency housing stirs emotions
Journalist Dave Cullen has examined school shootings and their aftermath in his books “Columbine” and “Parkland.” Now, he’s reporting on the misunderstood history of gun laws. Then, even when people experiencing homelessness get housing, it doesn’t end tensions in the neighborhood. And, a school desegregation case in Colorado– nearly lost to history.
The history of gun laws in the US isn’t what you think it is
Journalist Dave Cullen, author of “Columbine” and “Parkland,” has been researching the history of guns and gun laws in the US. He finds World War II and the Kennedy assassination were pivotal moments. Cullen also debunks our understanding of guns in the so-called Wild West. He chats with Ryan Warner about a forthcoming article for a national magazine.
Remembering TV media critic, columnist, and journalist Dusty Saunders
If it commanded an audience in Colorado, Dusty Saunders probably wrote about it. The longtime columnist and journalist died Sunday at age 90. He was with the now-defunct Rocky Mountain News for decades. He then freelanced at The Denver Post. Saunders was a founding member of the Television Critics Association. And in 2012, he spoke with Ryan Warner about his autobiography “Heeere’s Dusty: Life in the TV & Newspaper World.”
May 31, 2022: Colorado Matters takes a hike
With the unofficial start of summer, we spend today’s show outside. First, a trek that (almost) leads to Hanging Lake, where trail and bridge repairs are progressing. Plus, we meet the TikTok star known as @fatblackandgettinit at a park in Jefferson County. Then, how not to love the land to death. Also, byways over highways and 1-star national park reviews.
