- Gov. Jared Polis talks about his COVID-19 diagnosis, efforts to fight the virus, and the special legislative session on pandemic relief. Then, Colorado Teacher of the Year Gerardo Muñoz on remote learning challenges. And, Rosalind Wiseman on her "Distance Learning Playbook for Parents." Plus, Colorado Wonders about Denver's classic holiday window displays.
- Heading into Thanksgiving weekend, Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Avery Lill each share an interview from 2020 they’re especially grateful for. Ryan chose his conversation from August with 90 year old Ken Felts, of Arvada, who, in the solitude of quarantine, came out of the closet. Avery can’t forget her interview, also from August, with Renaissance man Ed Dwight, of Denver-- test pilot and sculptor.
- How well is the contact tracing app working in Colorado? Plus why some businesses in Mesa County aren't as restricted as other places. Then, the concept of "hospital at home" gains traction in the pandemic. Also, how gyms are faring, encouraging online buying at museum gift shops, and books to consider for holiday gift-giving or to just enjoy reading.
- Food pantries are responding to unprecedented demand in the pandemic. Then, we talk with Harvey Pratt who's sculpting a memorial to make sure the Sand Creek Massacre is not forgotten. Also, how Colorado jails are responding to the spread of coronavirus. And, infusing chiles into Thanksgiving -- in a bittersweet goodbye to Zolo Grill in Boulder.
- CPR’s health team discusses counties moving to level red restrictions across the state. And, why this COVID-19 wave could mean the permanent closing for many restaurants, including Elaine's Place in Fort Morgan. Plus, why Douglas County decided not to leave the Tri-County Health Department. Finally, Montrose-approved side dishes in The Kitchen Shelf.
- This election raised a lot of questions about the security and diversity of the nation’s voting systems. Former Denver elections director Amber McReynolds now leads the National Vote At Home Institute. She talks about how the current voting system came to be, and what could be improved. Then, remembering Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr who died at the age of 98.
- An emergency department nurse talks about fatigue among health care workers as COVID-19 cases increase. Then, what might the U.S. learn from countries that have healed bitter political divides? And Purplish welcomes two special guests to explore Colorado's politics and the message from voters moving forward.
- We ask Governor Jared Polis and state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy about Colorado's response to COVID-19, amid news of a possible vaccine, county pleas for state-at-home orders, and the upcoming holidays. Then, next steps in the plan to reintroduce wolves in Colorado. And, understanding compulsive eating with "Empty" author Susan Burton.
- A big concern during Colorado’s COVID-19 wave is having adequate staffing in ICUs, but the good news is people aren’t spending as much time in the hospital as they were earlier on. Then, a cancer patient who’s watching the ACA’s latest test in the Supreme Court test. And, a Coloradan remembers Alex Trebek. Plus, new music from Denver’s Zack Heckendorf.