Jan. 15, 2020: Gov. Polis Defends Public Option, Talks Climate Change And Family Leave

By Ryan Warner

January 15, 2020

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49min 57sec

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis chats with lawmakers before entering the House of Representatives to deliver his State of State speech in the State Capitol Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Denver.

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Episode | 49:57

Jan. 15, 2020: Gov. Polis Defends Public Option, Talks Climate Change And Family Leave

Segment 1 | 17:58
Polis Stands His Ground As Challenges Against His Health Care Reform Proposals Mount
Segment 2 | 7:13
A Colorado Professor Is Warning The World Of Nuclear Winter — Again
Segment 3 | 4:52
Daycare. High School. Work. Homework. Teen Parenting Can Feel Impossible, But ‘We Won’t Give Up’

In our regular conversation with Gov. Jared Polis, Ryan Warner asks about the proposed public health option, climate change, and paid 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.

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Jan. 15, 2020: Gov. Polis Defends Public Option, Talks Climate Change And Family Leave

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Jan. 15, 2020: Gov. Polis Defends Public Option, Talks Climate Change And Family Leave

Polis Stands His Ground As Challenges Against His Health Care Reform Proposals Mount

A Colorado Professor Is Warning The World Of Nuclear Winter — Again

Daycare. High School. Work. Homework. Teen Parenting Can Feel Impossible, But ‘We Won’t Give Up’

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CU Boulder hires Justin Schwartz as new chancellor

CDOT: No timetable for U.S. 50 bridge repair between Montrose and Gunnison, current detour options could take hours

Colorado has declared a syphilis epidemic – and babies are at the highest risk

Colorado landlords will have to offer lease extensions as Gov. Polis signs ‘for cause’ evictions bill

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