March 1, 2021: Ravi Turman On Life After COVID Recovery; The Peace Corps’ New Challenges
Ravi Turman of Aurora was one of the first COVID-19 patients to be successfully removed from a ventilator. She reflects on life a year later.
The Challenges Ahead As The Peace Corps Turns 60
Alana DeJoseph of Denver was a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali from 1992 to 1994. She directed a documentary about the Corps called “A Towering Task.” Today the Peace Corps turns 60.
COVID-19 Survivor Still Deals With Impact Of Virus One Year Later
We first spoke with Ravi Turman of Aurora last March when she became one of the first COVID-19 patients in Colorado to be removed successfully from a ventilator. We check back in a year later to see how she’s doing as she reflects on her recovery.
1 Year Later: A Pandemic Playlist Of Pick-Me-Ups And Songs Of Joy
We;re asking DJs around the state to share songs that have brought them — and their audiences — joy amidst the anxiety and uncertainty of pandemic life.
Feb. 26, 2021: The Pandemic Impact On A Fort Morgan Restaurant; Tattered Cover & Hue-Man
The Fort Morgan restaurant, Elaine’s Place, has struggled to stay afloat in the pandemic. Then, remembering Grand Junction’s Olga Archuleta who died of COVID-19 in December. Later, Tattered Cover teams up with Hue-Man, the former Denver bookstore that brought diverse literature to the city. Plus, listen to wind from Mars! And, new music from South of France.
Feb. 24, 2021: What Masks Will Say About Identity In 100 Years; Remembering Lucile
The state archeologist believes masks will become artifacts about this moment in time for future generations. Then, a Colorado Springs boutique owner on what opening a business during the pandemic has taught her. And, it took a century for CU Boulder to recognize the graduation of Lucile Berkeley Buchanan; now the school’s naming a building after her.
Winter Usually Bustles But The Pandemic Has This Denver Cobbler At A Standstill
Tommy Rhine, 71, began repairing shoes through a high school training program.
Feb. 22, 2021: Checking In With An Early Colorado COVID Case; ‘Shep The Turnpike Dog’
Almost a year into the pandemic, we check in with one of the first Coloradans diagnosed with COVID-19. Then, the story of an 82-year-old woman who almost didn’t get the vaccine. Later, Purplish is back with a legislature update. Finally, a Broomfield bridge keeps the legacy of “Shep the Turnpike Dog” alive.
One Of The First Coloradans Diagnosed With COVID-19 Stays Safe So He’s Not ‘That Guy’ Twice
A year later, Ian Wolfe of Denver does not know how he got the novel coronavirus and hasn’t had any lingering effects. “I feel great, and I’ve been healthy ever since.”
Feb. 19, 2021: US Attorney Talks Crime, Guns, Insurrectionists, Street Drugs & Marijuana
Colorado’s top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn, answers questions about suspected insurrectionists, crime in the pandemic, guns, street drugs, and the chances marijuana will be legalized on a federal level. Dunn recently announced his resignation. Plus, a successful touchdown for Perseverance on Mars, a mission with connections to Colorado.
Feb. 17, 2021: Equitable Vaccine Clinics; The Environmental Film Festival’s 15th Year
Churches and community centers have become vaccine clinics to reach underserved populations. State Sen. Julie Gonzales shares what it took to do this in her district. Then, side-effects of the vaccine. Later, the Colorado Environmental Film Festival celebrates its 15th year. Finally, “The Kitchen Shelf” tackles pinto bean desserts from Cortez.
Feb. 15, 2021; Presidents Day Perspectives Through History
On this Presidents Day, perspectives from the Founding Fathers to the First Ladies. The current pandemic isn’t the first time past leaders have had to overcome sickness. Then, history’s take on the transition of power. Also, presidential confidantes and advisors on the White House kitchen staff. And, notable First Ladies who helped their husbands succeed.
