After almost 80 years, roses from Colorado’s Amache internment camp may bloom again
Clippings from the rosebush are now propagating in a greenhouse at the botanic gardens in Denver.
May 17, 2022: Gov. Polis on abortion access, fentanyl, & mobile home parks; Denver’s ‘urban camping’ ban
In Ryan Warner’s regular interview with Colorado’s governor, he asks Jared Polis about enshrining reproductive rights in the state constitution, the new penalties for fentanyl, and a range of other topics. Then, Denver’s unauthorized urban camping ban was signed 10 years ago today. Plus, Colorado’s unique contribution to electric cars.
May 11, 2022: Making bus rides free to clean up Colorado’s air; A real-life CODA story
Colorado may give millions of dollars to public transit agencies to make bus rides free to reduce pollution but there are questions about whether it will make a difference. Then, Cliff and Avery Moers of Evergreen share their real-life CODA story. Plus, a valedictory speech from 1943 that finds hope inside a World War II internment camp.
From behind barbed wire, a hopeful valedictory speech
In 1943, Marion Konishi was her high school class’ valedictorian. Held captive at the Camp Amache internment camp, she had countless reasons to despair over the state of her country. Yet her speech, “America, Our Hope Is In You,” struck an optimistic chord. With Amache just having joined the National Park Service, we had an actress read the speech. Then, Granada High School social studies teacher John Hopper on keeping the story of Amache alive.
May 4, 2022: Mobilizing over abortion access in Colorado; Frustrating pain of fibromyalgia
It may be a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft, but Coloradans are mobilizing as if Roe v. Wade is over. Then, our series ‘On Pain’ focuses on the frustration of fibromyalgia.
A fibromyalgia diagnosis can bring hope, yet raise more questions
It remains an elusive diagnosis, but learning she had fibromyalgia gave Kajaitani Barber something to focus on, after a life of chronic pain.
April 28, 2022: Colorado’s new free preschool; An operatic tribute to Emmett Till
Next year, Colorado families will get 10 hours of free preschool after Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law earlier this week. But there are lots of details to work out. Then, to support the metaverse, the cable industry has to be fast. And, pianist and composer Mary D.
Pueblo-raised pianist and composer honors the Black experience in America
At age 82, Mary D. Watkins still makes music. She has collaborated on a new opera about Emmett Till, the 14 year old who was kidnapped, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955.
April 26, 2022: CU President finalist on diversity, funding; Honoring Latino history through preservation
Todd Saliman, the sole finalist for the University of Colorado’s presidency, answers questions about diversity, tuition, and funding. Plus, Governor Polis on the upcoming TABOR refund. Then, honoring Latino history through preservation. Also, what long-COVID might indicate about M.E., also known as Chronic Fatigue. And, pond skimming is back and making a splash!
April 25, 2022: The flavored tobacco & nicotine debate; Buntport Theater skates into 50th show
The debate over banning flavored tobacco and nicotine products reveals divides over everything from taxes to racial justice. Purplish explores the issue with help from CPR health reporter John Daley. Then, a small theater company in Denver marks a milestone. Ryan meets some of the founding members of Buntport Theater on the set of their 50th original production.
Absurdity and intelligence take center stage at Buntport Theater
The scrappy thespians of Denver’s Buntport Theater have produced their 50th original production. The co-founders met decades ago at Colorado College and just couldn’t quit each other. The company manages to find a place for both Shakespeare and space helmets; Kafka and Ice Capades. On the set of their latest show, host Ryan Warner meets collaborators Brian Colonna, Hannah Duggan, Erik Edborg, Erin Rollman, and Samantha Schmitz. We dare you not to laugh.
April 22, 2022: Greening Federal buildings; Planting a teeming, yet sustainable yard
The biggest landlord in the U.S.– the federal government– is making a big push for greener buildings. Then, in the face of climate change and water worries, can you still have an attractive — yet eco-friendly– yard? The answer, is yes. Plus, how climate change anxiety inspired Fort Collins musician Logan Farmer.
April 21, 2022: Talking climate with Mike Nelson; Colorado wonders about earthquakes
High fire danger escalates to “extreme” in parts of Colorado by Friday; dry conditions are to blame — but so are fierce winds. Our regular conversation with Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson. Then, a Colorado Wonders question on earthquakes. Also, a Denver photographer in Ukraine. Plus, Kitchen Shelf recipes. And, DJ Cavem’s eco-hip hop.
A favorite salad dressing and spice cake — straight from a 1980 ‘Ranch & Rodeo’ cookbook
Montana Spice Cake anyone?
April 20, 2022: Governor Polis on fentanyl, air quality and lawnmowers; The sounds of nature
In our regular conversation with Colorado’s Democratic governor Jared Polis, we discuss the deterioration of air quality on the Front Range, early childhood education and tougher punishments for fentanyl possession. Polis likened fentanyl to a poison. Then, the sounds wild animals make and why. Also, the best concerts you may have missed at Red Rocks.
April 19, 2022: Reporter explores Twelve Tribes; Old photo prompts Colorado Wonders question
Denver Post reporter Shelly Bradbury talks about her research into a group known as the Twelve Tribes in Boulder County. Then, a new idea to help with housing in Colorado. Plus, an old family photo inspires a Colorado Wonders question about a giant petrified tree trunk. Also, should a new fee on the price of gasoline be delayed? And, another Red Rocks regret about missing a U2 milestone.
