Press Room
- Denver, June 22, 2022 – Colorado Public Radio announced today its latest podcast, ¿Quién Are We?, which focuses on “what it means to be Latinx, Latino, Hispanic, Chicana — or however you identify.” ¿Quién Are We? launches July 8 and will feature stories about the wide-ranging identities and experiences of members of this community.
- Centennial, Colo. June 15, 2022 – Colorado Public Radio today welcomed three new members to its board of directors. The new members are Amy Blair, Carlos P. Hipolito-Delgado and Brandy Shultz.
- Denver, June 2, 2022 – Colorado Public Radio announced today the hiring of award-winning journalist Chandra Thomas Whitfield as a new host and producer of its daily interview show, Colorado Matters. “Adding a journalist as experienced and skilled as Chandra will be a huge benefit for Colorado Matters and its audience,” CPR News executive editor
- Denver, May 11, 2022 – CPR Classical and The Spirituals Project Choir are presenting a community singing event on May 14 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver. The event will celebrate and honor the history of spirituals and will be led by M.
- Reporter Allison Sherry recognized with Gracie Award; CPR and Denverite win combined 18 SPJ awards including First Amendment Award for Reporter Ben Markus; CPR shortlisted for New York Festivals awards Denver, April 13, 2022 – Colorado Public Radio is proud to announce a number of recent awards for its work.
- Los Angeles, March 23, 2022 – “Music Blocks,” the music appreciation podcast from Colorado Public Radio, won Best Podcast for Kids at the Podcast Academy’s second annual Ambies, the Oscars of podcasting, on Tuesday night.
- Denver, March 17, 2022 – Colorado Public Radio announced today that Jo Ann Allen, the veteran public radio journalist who has hosted All Things Considered on CPR News since 2015, will retire. Her last broadcast is tomorrow, March 18.
- Denver, March 1, 2022 – “Back From Broken,” the podcast about recovery from Colorado Public Radio, returns for its third season starting on Friday. Led by CPR News Host Vic Vela, “Back From Broken” features stories of people overcoming the greatest challenges of their lives. “I know what it’s like to suffer.
- Colorado Public Radio today announced a new four-part miniseries focused on Colorado’s attempts to build a greener transportation system in the state. “Ghost Train” is hosted by CPR News transportation reporter Nathaniel Minor and launches Feb. 8. A trailer is available now.
- Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov 10, 2021 – Colorado Public Radio (CPR) and Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) today announced they are trading signals in Colorado Springs.