Jan. 21, 2020: Views On Impeachment From Future Voters; Haiti 10 Years After Quake
Students (and future voters) at Strasburg High School offer perspective on impeachment and politics as the U.S. Senate trial begins. Then, Colorado-based organizations overcome challenges to help in Haiti 10 years after the earthquake. Plus, the honor system and RTD. And, an Arvada West High School choir director is nominated for a Grammy.
Jan. 20, 2020: Honoring MLK Day With The Spirituals Project Choir
University of Denver professor Arthur Jones, whose courses often focus on the history of African-American music, has made it his mission to preserve and revive spirituals. In 1998, he officially formed The Spirituals Project, which is now based out of DU’s Lamont School of Music. The choir sang at the CPR Performance Studio in January 2018.
Jan. 17, 2020: What Impeachment Says About Tribalism; Pushback on Polis
What kind of preparation goes into the impeachment trial, which starts next week in the U.S. Senate? Then, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Denver) says new information bolsters her decision to impeach. Plus, how the issue is affecting political tribalism in the U.S., and a Republican commissioner pushes back against Gov. Polis’ transportation agenda.
Jan. 15, 2020: Gov. Polis Defends Public Option, Talks Climate Change And Family Leave
In our regular conversation with Gov. Jared Polis, Ryan Warner asks about the proposed public health option, climate change, and family leave. Then, re-imagining a nuclear winner. Also, honoring Japanese-American veterans. Plus, the challenges of being teen parents, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s favorite song which he heard in Denver.
Jan. 13, 2020: Oh The Places You Can Go…The Arctic, The Moon, Mars — And A Ghost Town
The Arctic is changing, and climate change is only one of the reasons why. There are also opportunities in tourism and resource development. Then, meet two of NASA’s newest astronauts. They’re both from Colorado. And they both want to go to the moon.
Jan. 10, 2020: Shaping The Future Of Colorado; Antarctic Expedition Eyes Climate Change
Now that the legislature is back in session and Governor Polis has outlined the State of the State, what’s next for the issues important to Colorado’s future? Then, a CU-Boulder scientist’s expedition to Antarctica could help coastal cities prepare for climate change. Also, are grey wolves heading back to Colorado? And turning recipes into theatre.
Jan. 8, 2020: Pledge Protest Yields Torrent of Emails; Australia Fires Hit Home
Tay Anderson, at-large board member of Denver Public Schools, shares the polarized response to his decision to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, why are state lawmakers part-time and the session only 120 days? Plus, the Australia fires hit home for a Colorado ecologist. And dance and music inspired by the Great Sand Dunes.
Jan. 7, 2020: Colorado Perspective On Iranian Crisis; GOP’s Plans As Legislature Convenes
How might the death of an Iranian leader come “home” to Colorado, with its many military installations? Then, a Republican leader’s plans for the new legislative session, where his party is in the minority. Also, we swear you haven’t heard this interview before — it’s about deja vu. And, cooking with Claude Monet.
Jan. 6, 2020: State Democrats’ Legislative Agenda; ‘CO Wonders’ What’s That Smell?
Democrats in the state legislature plan to take on some meaty issues this year — paid family leave, a public option, the death penalty. But Speaker of the House KC Becker says the party wants “good policy,” not an aggressive agenda. Then, ever get a whiff of moth balls in Metro Denver? We’ve tracked down that smell and others.
Jan. 3, 2020: Issues That May Shape Legislature; Blind Veteran Finds Freedom Outdoors
The Colorado legislature reconvenes this month. We break down some of the issues that could take center stage, and some of the laws that took effect January 1. Plus, blind veteran adventurer Steve Baskis doesn’t set out to inspire, but he’s definitely leading by example. And a cookbook from Antonito brings back memories of home in the San Luis Valley.
‘Never Fail’ Sopaipillas! Check Out These Nostalgic Flavors From The San Luis Valley
Roz Gallegos put a 1986 cookbook from Antonito High School into her family’s white elephant gift exchange. It was a hit with a much wider audience.
Dec. 31, 2019: Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer Says Climate Change Matters Most
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer, who’s polling around 1 percent, says he has a real shot at the nation’s highest office. He’d offer a “Green New Deal” and a “21st-Century Bill of Rights,” including quality public education and affordable health care. Plus, remarkable Coloradans who died in 2019, including a pioneering teacher and a music icon.
Dec. 30, 2019: 50 Years After Milestone On The Moon, The Possibilities Of What’s To Come
As 2019 comes to a close, we reflect on the historic Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago which put the first human on the moon. Then, a Colorado firm painstakingly restored what mission control looked like for that landing. Also, the last man on the moon talks about why the U.S. should go back, and why returning to the moon could be a step closer toward Mars.
Dec. 27, 2019: A Colorado Veteran Reflects On Alleged U.S. Misdirection In Afghanistan
It’s the longest war in U.S. history, one –according to the Washington Post — whose prospects for victory military officials lied about. A veteran from Golden, paralyzed during a firefight, says the US’ strategy lacked direction. Then, the case of a Colorado fertility doctor accused of using his own semen in patients.
Dec. 26, 2019: Jason Crow On 1st Year In Congress; Marc Cohn’s Brush With Death In Denver
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow reflects on his freshman year in Congress and what’s in store for 2020. Then, listener feedback on the places we live. Plus RTD’s proposed service cuts. A Colorado Wonders question about Nutcracker costumes. Also, the evolution of the Colorado National Guard. And singer Marc Cohn on his brush with death in Denver.
Dec. 23, 2019: Rep. Neguse On Impeachment, Climate Change; GOP Strategist On 2020 Forecast
Freshman Congressman Joe Neguse, of Boulder, is growing in influence. Neguse sits on the Judiciary committee which has been central to impeachment. He’s also become a bridge between new, progressive members and Democratic stalwarts, like Speaker Pelosi. And, we’ll talk with a GOP strategist on how impeachment could affect the 2020 elections in Colorado.
