July 9, 2020: John Kite Brings The Music Back; Lacrosse Helmet Safety Debate

By Ryan Warner

July 9, 2020

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49min 31sec

John Kite is playing the piano once again at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver after initially losing his job due to the pandemic shutdowns.

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Episode | 49:31

July 9, 2020: John Kite Brings The Music Back; Lacrosse Helmet Safety Debate

Segment 1 | 8:34
Silenced By The Pandemic, The Music’s Back for John Kite And Denver’s Brown Palace
Segment 2 | 9:02
Why The North Face Led An Advertiser Revolt Against Facebook
Segment 3 | 3:38
A Reverend Left Colorado This Summer After Her Family’s Experiences With Racism Here
Segment 4 | 6:39
Tracking New Concerns About COVID-19 Cases In Colorado
Segment 5 | 11:22
Should Girls Be Required To Wear Helmets In Youth Lacrosse? New Study Looks At Impact On Concussions
Segment 6 | 4:57
Polis Issues Executive Order To Review Troublesome Landmark Names. Is Mount Evans Next?
Segment 7 | 2:27
Classical Musicians Create Tribute To George Floyd With ‘Albinoni Adagio’

A moment of joy as Brown Palace piano player John Kite returns to work. Then, why The North Face joined "Stop Hate For Profit." Also, a pastor shares her family's experience with racism. Plus, new concerns about COVID-19 in Colorado; new research into whether girls should use helmets in youth lacrosse; mountain names; a musical tribute to George Floyd.

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July 9, 2020: John Kite Brings The Music Back; Lacrosse Helmet Safety Debate

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July 9, 2020: John Kite Brings The Music Back; Lacrosse Helmet Safety Debate

Silenced By The Pandemic, The Music’s Back for John Kite And Denver’s Brown Palace

Why The North Face Led An Advertiser Revolt Against Facebook

A Reverend Left Colorado This Summer After Her Family’s Experiences With Racism Here

Tracking New Concerns About COVID-19 Cases In Colorado

Should Girls Be Required To Wear Helmets In Youth Lacrosse? New Study Looks At Impact On Concussions

Polis Issues Executive Order To Review Troublesome Landmark Names. Is Mount Evans Next?

Classical Musicians Create Tribute To George Floyd With ‘Albinoni Adagio’

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Colorado has pledged over $70 million to the Sundance Film Festival

Colorado Springs voters are deciding on a controversial land annexation on June 17. Here’s what to know

Doulas serving those with addictions still waiting for the full benefit of new state law making care reimbursable through insurance

Federal cops spent weeks tracking young immigrants, was it for their safety, or to make deportation easier?

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