Jan. 3, 2025: Talking science at the dinner table — a conversation with Science Friday’s Ira Flatow
Ira Flatow wants to turn science…into dinner conversation. The host and creator of Science Friday has spent a career quenching our curiosity, and his, and making science accessible. But amidst the fun are serious issues, like water shortages, climate change, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence. We replay a conversation from August, when Flatow was in Colorado and spoke with CPR Southern Colorado Reporter Dan Boyce in front of an audience.
Jan. 2, 2025: Looking ahead to the new Congress; Pollsters on Coloradans’ political engagement
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with new members from Colorado and a busy agenda. Washington, D.C. reporter Caitlyn Kim has a preview. Then, pollsters look at Coloradans’ political engagement and explain how polling helps a Democracy function. Also, Jimmy Carter’s Colorado connections. Plus, 10 years ago acute flaccid myelitis was a mystery; a mom and daughter share their journey navigating the illness.
Jan. 1, 2025: Start the New Year with stories of second chances and positivity
On New Year’s Day, stories of second chances. Like a Ukrainian couple who fled the war and resettled in Boulder, where they run a bike shop. And a barbershop in Denver where former inmates offer a shave and a haircut. Plus, migrant farmworkers who hope their children don’t toil in the fields as they have. Education is key, and there’s a program in Colorado planting those very seeds.
Dec. 30, 2024: No more driving while holding a cell phone; Colorado Springs’ high-rise debate
When the ball drops on New Year’s, you’ll need to drop your phone when you’re behind the wheel. Meet an attorney who fought for the state’s new hands-free law. Plus, Colorado Springs has grown out more than up, so there’s resistance to a proposed skyscraper. Then, remembering the “Children of the Storm” caught in a horrible blizzard on the Eastern Plains in 1931. And later, finding the beauty in snowflakes.
Dec. 26, 2024: Hanukkah begins with Holiday Extravaganza memories
As Hanukkah begins, light the shamash with us, the most prominent candle on the menorah that ignites all the others.
Dec. 25, 2024: Celebrate the holidays with the 9th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza!
Relax and escape from your everyday hustle and bustle with the 9th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza! Recorded at the historic Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, this year’s tradition includes headliner Kayla Marque, a Denver singer/songwriter; Joshua Danger Emerson, a Dine’ Navajo comedian and regular at the Comedy Works who founded the award-winning comedy troupe and production company, DeadRoom Comedy; Scott O’Neil, former Colorado Symphony resident conductor who hosts “Behind the Baton” on CPR Classical; poet, artist and entrepreneur Confidence Omenai of Aurora; and Rabbi Joe Black of Temple Emanuel in Denver with an original song for Hanukkah.
Dec. 24, 2024: Celebrate the season once again with the 8th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza!
Re-share the music, memories and merriment of the 8th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. Recorded at Denver’s Central Presbyterian Church on December 7, 2023, the show is a celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and of the season.
Denver flyers with ‘construction fatigue’ can take hope in 2025, says airport CEO
In a live interview on Colorado Matters, DIA CEO Phil Washington discusses handling increase traffic on Peña Boulevard, changes to airport security checkpoints, new service to international destinations and more.
Dec. 23, 2024: Airport chief on traffic, trains and construction; An inventor’s new period product
Colorado entrepreneur Drew Jarvis co-founded Sunny, which makes a menstrual cup and applicator; the Broomfield startup just won a big grant from the state. Then, ahead of the legislative session young people stage a “Policy Shark Tank” to share their ideas. Plus, the bald eagle is finally poised to become the nation’s bird. Later, as holiday travel hits its peak, DIA chief Phil Washington updates us on getting to – and through – the airport.
Dec. 20, 2024: Celebrate the holidays with the 9th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza!
Relax and escape from your everyday hustle and bustle with the 9th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza!
Dec. 19, 2024: A Holiday Extravaganza of Colorado comedy
Today’s Colorado Matters is a laughing matter. We’ve sewn together a comedy special that, we hope, will have you in stitches! It’s a compendium of Colorado comics from our previous Holiday Extravaganzas.
Dec. 18, 2024: Celebrate the holidays with an extravaganza of music and memories
Today, world-class musicians serenade and enchant us! We’ve drawn from the archives of our Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza to create a collection of some of our favorite vocal and instrumental performances from the past 9 years. Celebrate the season with jazz, blues, country, Broadway, and a cappella.
Dec. 16, 2024: Rep. Crow on revamping Secret Service focus, culture; Colorado books for gift giving
The Secret Service is spread too thin. That’s one of the findings of a congressional panel that looked into the attempted assassinations of Donald Trump while he was a presidential candidate. We talk with Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, who was the ranking Democrat on the task force. Then, investigating the turnover in RTD’s leadership. Plus, books by Colorado authors to consider as holiday gifts. And a special project creates pillows that provide more than the usual comfort.
The Secret Service is spread too thin, Congressional panel finds
Rep. Jason Crow, who was the ranking Democrat on the task force, told Colorado Matters that the Secret Service needs to hire more people and employ new technology to protect the nation’s leaders.
Dec. 13, 2024: Notorious Denver murder at the heart of white supremacy and ‘The Order’
“The Order” is about the investigation into one of Denver’s most notorious murders, the killing of Jewish shock jock Alan Berg, by white supremacists. We speak with Kevin Flynn, the former Rocky Mountain News reporter whose book inspired a new film. Then, Colorado’s congressional delegation on what it might take to cut government waste. Plus, Colorado Wonders about the state flower. And homestyle cooking in Delta.
Dec. 11, 2024: Syrian-American restaurateur has high hopes post-Assad; Mike Nelson forecasts his future
At Syrian-owned Shish Kebab Grill in Denver, it’s as if a weight has been lifted. One man’s hope for a country whose future remains in flux. Then, a farewell in Fahrenheit to longtime Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson. Later, blood medics are coming to four more Colorado counties. And a homecoming for Michael Trent of “Shovels & Rope.”
