Nov. 4, 2020: How Coloradans Voted In 2020 And Why; Analysts And Voters Give Their Take
The biggest news of the 2020 election may well be the voter turnout nationally and in Colorado. More than 3.1 million Colorado voters turned out to vote, far surpassing 2016 numbers. And, Coloradans across the political spectrum explain what issues motivated them most to vote in local and national elections, ranging from climate change to the economy.
Nov. 3, 2020: How The Vote’s Counted In Colorado; Election Day Trivia!
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold talks about the early vote and how ballots are counted on this Election Day. Plus, how the FBI is working to prevent intimidation and violence. Then, a lighter moment with Election Day trivia! Also, how another surge may impact what we can buy in stores. And Colorado soccer star Lindsey Horan is back on the field.
Nov. 2, 2020: Women Leave The Workforce Amidst COVID-19; Keeping Astronauts Safe In Space
The pandemic has hit working moms especially hard and many have had to leave their jobs to care for children at home. Then, a recent leak at the space station highlights what experts have to do to ensure the safety of astronauts. Also, a film about the plight of LGBTQ refugees who come to the US. And, one woman recounts what Dia de los Muertos means to her.
Colorado’s Oldest Holocaust Survivor Fanny Starr Dies At 98
Starr was one of the few in her family to survive the concentration camps, and up until her death, she fought to make sure the Holocaust would be remembered.
Oct. 30, 2020: What Democrats Learned From The 2016 Election; Trump Supporters Weigh In
What did Democrats learn after the 2016 election? Political scientist, Seth Masket, explores this in his new book, “Learning From Loss.” Then, two Coloradans who voted for President Trump the first time, weigh in on the last four years and whether they’ll vote for him again. Later, meet more New Americans who are voting for the first time.
Oct. 28, 2020: COVID-19 Check-In As Restrictions Tighten; Dealing With Internet Trolls
A check-in with an ICU doctor at Denver Health as counties tighten restrictions and COVID-19 cases rise. Then, how best to deal with internet trolls and bots this election. Later, a picture of the ski season during a pandemic. Finally, another story of a new American voting for the first time.
Oct. 26, 2020: Holy Chaos! A House Divided! Religious Leaders Take On The Political Divide
What role do churches have in contributing to the political divide in this country — and in healing it? Our guests are Pastor Mark Feldmeir, of Saint Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Reverend Amanda Henderson who’s joining The Iliff School of Theology, and Pastor Tracey Perry, who does ministry and social justice work across the state.
Former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers’ Essay Will Be Performed By Stories On Stage. Hear It Here First.
Reggie Rivers, a former running back for the Denver Broncos, wrote an essay earlier this year about being Black in America. It was published in the Denver Post and will be performed by the theater company, Stories on Stage Thursday.
Oct. 23, 2020: Insight Into Wildfire Fight; A New Era For CrossFit; ‘Stoner’ Gets Its Due
Wildland firefighter, Dan Gibbs, gives an update from the Cameron Peak Fire front lines. Then, to be Black in America is often to be perceived as a threat, writes former Bronco Reggie Rivers. Plus, the new owner of CrossFit on the company’s future. And, reflecting on the unsung novel, “Stoner.” Finally, some haunts to get you in the Halloween mood.
Oct. 21, 2020: Cory Gardner’s Record & Policies; Reflections From Aurora’s Poet Laureate
The story of an evacuee from one of Colorado’s fall fires. Then, a picture of where Republican Sen. Cory Gardner lands on the issues ahead of the election. Later, Aurora’s poet laureate Assetou Xango reflects on turbulent times as the city confronts injustice. Finally, how spacecraft Osiris-Rex collected samples from an asteroid.
Oct. 19, 2020: Black Women Judges Share Perspective; OSIRIS-REx Eyes Asteroid
There are more Black women presiding over Colorado courtrooms than at any time in state history and we hear from two of them. They say we all gain from a diversity of perspectives. Then, Super PACS are spending big and it’s been an election season full of rumors of voter intimidation. Also, collecting a piece of an asteroid speeding through space.
Why These Coloradans Are Voting Early, And In Droves
“With everything going on with the Post Office and national politics, I decided I didn’t want to take any chances.”
