June 1, 2020: Denver Mayor Talks Protests, Violence; Senate Candidates On Racial Justice
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on days of violence in Denver. Then, Natalia Marshall has a personal reason to join the protests. Also, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate take part in a racial justice forum. Plus, a Denver writer remembers an uncle who died of COVID-19 and the bigger picture it may illustrate.
The Scene In Denver Thursday Night As Protesters And Police Clashed
“My face is on fire,” DU professor Apryl Alexander describes her experience at the protests Thursday night in Denver when things turned chaotic. And, Denverite’s Donna Bryson reported from the scene and talks what the days ahead could hold. Read the Denverite team’s reporting on the protests here.
May 29, 2020: A Volatile Scene At Denver Protests; Turn The Page With Colorado Matters
“My face is on fire” — accounts from a volatile scene in Denver when demonstrators and police clashed, and the hope for what might happen next. Then, two doctors on what they consider when deciding to do everyday activities as COVID-19 restrictions lift. Finally, the inaugural edition of our new reading circle, Turn The Page With Colorado Matters.
May 26, 2020: Association Says 400 Restaurants Have Closed Forever After COVID-19 Shutdown
A Colorado Restaurant Association survey showed 3 percent of restaurants will close permanently. Then, lawmakers return to face a fiscal crisis. And, a decision on library reopenings could come soon, restoring important connections for people experiencing homelessness.
Remembering Randy Narvaez, A Denver King Soopers Employee Who Died Of COVID-19
Randy Narvaez was a dedicated manager for King Soopers, but at least two of the employees he once worked with won’t remember him as their former boss. Instead, they will think of him as “OG.”
May 22, 2020: Remembering A King Soopers Worker; Jeffco’s Return-To-School Plan
A Denver-area King Soopers employee remembers her colleague who died from COVID-19. Then, the supermarket’s response to the pandemic. Later, the state’s second-largest school district reveals its plans to reopen this fall. Plus, CPR’s politics podcast, “Purplish” talks virtual campaigning. Finally, a children’s book for the pandemic.
May 20, 2020: Parenting In The Pandemic
A Colorado Matters special that delves into the challenges parents face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts from the Colorado Department of Human Services and the YMCA discuss the uncertainty of child care. Plus, tips on managing family stress from a Denver therapist. And, how parents can slow the notorious “summer slide” in education.
After Crowds Flock To Boulder Creek, Health Officials Say Social Distancing Rules Still Apply, Even On The Water
Social media video and pictures show easily more than 100 maskless people gathered along the shore not following the current coronavirus guidelines.
May 18, 2020: Higher Education In The Pandemic; Handling Stress With ‘The Wedge’
How is the pandemic reshaping higher education, from in-person learning to the entire college experience? Plus, the outlook for college graduates facing an uncertain job market. Then, exposing ourselves to stress in order to better manage our anxiety, using a concept called “The Wedge.” And new music from Boulder’s Big Gigantic.
Denver Journalist Scott Carney’s Search For ‘The Wedge’ To Help Manage Responses To Stress
We think of stress taking a toll on our bodies. But what if we could use it to our advantage? Denver journalist Scott Carney traveled the world in search of what he calls “The Wedge.”
May 15, 2020: Tackling Coronavirus Disparities; Nadia Bolz-Weber’s ‘The Confessional’
Today, how Colorado is trying to address inequities in the pandemic. Then, the challenges lawmakers face as they return to the state capitol to address a $3 billion shortfall. Plus, a discussion with Denver pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber about her new podcast, “The Confessional,” which explores the power of grace.
May 13, 2020: Advice From One Nurse To Another; Book Explores Rural Gentrification
Two nurses, one well into her career and the other just starting out, chat about being on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle. Then, how much stock should be placed on antibody tests? And, an update on Colorado’s economic future. Finally, rural gentrification is unpacked in the new book, “Billionaire Wilderness.”
Advice For A New Nurse From A Veteran On Colorado’s Coronavirus Front Lines
“Growing new nurses and mentoring them is one of my passions,” said Erin Kunkel, a 16-year veteran of Swedish Medical Center.
May 11, 2020: Denver’s Mayor On What’s Next As Reopening Begins; The ‘Faithless Elector’
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talks about what’s next for the city as it shifts from “Stay at Home” to “Safer at Home.” Then, understanding the state and local efforts to contact trace the virus. Plus, a CPR news investigation into the pandemic response. And, the U.S. Supreme Court could decide the fate of the Electoral College based on a Colorado case.
