- Colorado politicians want to halt a plan that would transport oil by train along the Colorado River from Utah’s Uinta Basin. They say an oil spill would endanger local communities. Then, years ago, settlers took control of the Colorado River from Indigenous tribes. Now, as the river dries up, Indigenous tribes are working to back their rights.
- In Trinidad, a month-long program allows people to train in construction while they work to rehabilitate long-vacant homes. Then, our Purplish podcast tackles the state's housing woes by re-envisioning land use.
- From a converted church in Boulder, a radio show and podcast beams out live music and eco-conscious conversation. Nick Forster is co-host of eTown. For Earth Day, we'll talk musical legends, climate change and everyday environmental heroes. Then, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson on fire danger and spring runoff. Plus, what to know about mosquitos. And new music from "Kathleen."
- In our regular weather & climate chat with Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, we discuss how red flag fire warnings pop up at the same time as floods.
- On Earth Day 32 years ago, a one-of-a-kind radio show hit the airwaves-- a mix of live music, interviews, and meditations on the environment. eTown co-host and bluegrass musician Nick Forster walks us down memory lane at eTown Hall in Boulder.
- Spring runoff is the lifeblood of Colorado's rivers. It's also sandbag season in the town of Dolores, in the southwestern part of the state. Today: snowpack, snowmelt, flooding, and climate change. Then, winemakers in Palisade confront climate change.
- Where's the line between stalking, as defined by state law, and protected speech under the First Amendment? The U.S. Supreme Court this week takes up a Colorado case. Then, the case of Dominion Voting Systems, based in Denver, against Fox News. Plus, the pending grocery store merger. And answering a Colorado Wonders question about "The Dry."
- When Russia invaded Ukraine, many thought the war would only last a few days. Now, just over a year later, there's no end in sight, and the role of outside influencers, like China, is evolving. This week, the World Affairs Council in Colorado Springs gathered experts to offer context. CPR's Southern Colorado Reporter Dan Boyce moderated the discussion.
- Democratic U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, who served in Afghanistan, says presidents, Congress and the military should have ended U.S. involvement earlier. Crow also said recent document leaks show the U.S. should reevaluate its relationship with Egypt. Then, new research on how art could help reduce medical workers’ stress. And, a tribute to Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose.
- Prospective police officers in Aurora take a written assessment and a video test. An investigation by Sentinel Colorado in Aurora finds the city is accepting recruits who score the equivalent of a D, which would be disqualifying in neighboring communities. Then, Purplish takes on the waning art of compromise at the state Capitol.
- The Oath Keepers were central to the January 6th storming of the US Capitol. We talk with an Estes Park man who used to churn out the militia group's propaganda. Then, the layered history of Bears Ears National Monument, which is, in many ways, like an outdoor museum.
- Voters in Denver and Colorado Springs, your work is not done! Mayors' races in Colorado's two biggest cities are headed to runoffs. Then, those crowded mayoral contests got us wondering about ranked-choice voting. Plus, it's not too early to play for the next total solar eclipse. And the evolving sounds of nature and a unique message to not feed wildlife.
- Ranked choice voting. Maybe you've heard of it. In crowded, non-partisan races (like the mayoral contests in Denver and Colorado Springs), State Rep. Chris deGruy Kennedy (D-Lakewood) thinks it's the best option.
- Despite decades of reform, an anonymous survey shows sexual assault is increasing at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Then, why caucuses matter in Congress. And, in 1982 Charlie Sampson became the first African American to be crowned a world champion bull rider. He speaks to Jo Ann Allen for her 'Been There, Done That' podcast.
- Conductor Kedrick Armstrong learned the University of Colorado Boulder hosts a collection of classical music written by Black women. Many of the pieces have never been performed publicly. The Helen Walker-Hill Collection is why Armstrong chose to do his graduate work at CU. He speaks with Sr. Host Ryan Warner about the archive, and his own musical journey.
- It's a sensitive balance; the responsibility to educate young people -- safely -- even as some of those young people pose a threat. We look into safety plans, and weigh the duty to educate versus the duty to protect. Then, we tee up the debate over the future of Denver's Park Hill golf course. And, "Real Talk," a show -- from us and Denver7. Hosts Nathan Heffel and Micah Smith have a preview.
