April 14, 2020: Choosing To Find Optimism Amid Anxiety; Preserving History As It Happens

By Avery Lill

April 14, 2020

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49min 49sec

Coronavirus Polis Stay At Home Order — The Stapleton Dog Park, like other dog parks in Denver, is closed and deserted after city and statewide stay-at-home orders to battle the spread of coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. There are now 19 confirmed deaths in the state from COVID-19.

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Episode | 49:49

April 14, 2020: Choosing To Find Optimism Amid Anxiety; Preserving History As It Happens

Segment 1 | 7:46
Optimism May Feel Hard To Come By These Days, But One Woman Says It Comes Down To Choice
Segment 2 | 14:09
How Is Life In The Pandemic? History Colorado Wants To Hear Your Story
Segment 3
For Families With Loved Ones In Nursing Homes, A Lot Of Fear And Little Information
Segment 4 | 18:04
Purplish Talks About The Pandemic’s Impact On The State Budget, Criminal Justice System, And More

It's something that may be hard to find these days: optimism. Karissa Rund of Englewood says it's all about choice. Her story of inspiration despite overwhelming obstacles. Then, History Colorado wants help preserving this moment in time. Also, tracking COVID-19 in elder care facilities. And Purplish tackles budget cuts and more.

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April 14, 2020: Choosing To Find Optimism Amid Anxiety; Preserving History As It Happens

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April 14, 2020: Choosing To Find Optimism Amid Anxiety; Preserving History As It Happens

Optimism May Feel Hard To Come By These Days, But One Woman Says It Comes Down To Choice

How Is Life In The Pandemic? History Colorado Wants To Hear Your Story

For Families With Loved Ones In Nursing Homes, A Lot Of Fear And Little Information

Purplish Talks About The Pandemic’s Impact On The State Budget, Criminal Justice System, And More

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Colorado GOP’s finances and congressional endorsements again put a spotlight on controversial party chair

Social Call helps seniors combat loneliness while building intergenerational connections

Interview: NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe on the beauty of Colorado, her new book, and the upcoming presidential election

Colorado Springs mayor denies allegations he failed to repay debt, places blame on former business partner

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