Powerful people in this state do not believe climate change is a real or imminent threat. Among them is State Sen. Kevin Lundberg of Berthoud, a ranking Republican. He reached out to Colorado Matters after hearing our climate change coverage, and had a very different story to tell. Also speaking on the show was a climate scientist from Colorado State University. Then, this election year we're following two Coloradans who are running for office for the first time. They spent the summer knocking on doors and marching in parades. Plus, Colorado folk act Paper Bird gets a reboot with new talent and a new sound.