June 1, 2020: Denver Mayor Talks Protests, Violence; Senate Candidates On Racial Justice

By Ryan Warner

June 1, 2020

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49min 42sec

Protesters calling for police accountability in the wake of George Floyd’s death march along Emerson Street on Sunday, May 31, near downtown Denver, after the city’s 8 p.m. curfew went into effect.

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Episode | 49:42

June 1, 2020: Denver Mayor Talks Protests, Violence; Senate Candidates On Racial Justice

Segment 1 | 17:11
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Says ‘Subversive’ Groups May Be Infiltrating Protests
Segment 2 | 3:59
A Local Woman Joined Saturday’s Protest Against Police Violence. Her Brother Died in Denver’s Custody in 2015.
Segment 3 | 7:21
Amid Protests In Colorado, Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Explain Where They Stand On Race
Segment 4 | 13:36
COVID-19 Struck A Denver Man’s Family Twice.
Segment 5 | 12:51
Some Of Colorado’s Best Unsigned Acts Entered NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Contest. Watch These 7 Standout Videos
Segment 6 | 7:29
Slices Of Uncertainty, Caution And Normalcy Served Up As Coloradans Go Back Out To Eat

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on days of violence in Denver. Then, Natalia Marshall has a personal reason to join the protests. Also, Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate take part in a racial justice forum. Plus, a Denver writer remembers an uncle who died of COVID-19 and the bigger picture it may illustrate. And, how reopening is going for restaurants.

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June 1, 2020: Denver Mayor Talks Protests, Violence; Senate Candidates On Racial Justice

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June 1, 2020: Denver Mayor Talks Protests, Violence; Senate Candidates On Racial Justice

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Says ‘Subversive’ Groups May Be Infiltrating Protests

A Local Woman Joined Saturday’s Protest Against Police Violence. Her Brother Died in Denver’s Custody in 2015.

Amid Protests In Colorado, Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Explain Where They Stand On Race

COVID-19 Struck A Denver Man’s Family Twice.

Some Of Colorado’s Best Unsigned Acts Entered NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Contest. Watch These 7 Standout Videos

Slices Of Uncertainty, Caution And Normalcy Served Up As Coloradans Go Back Out To Eat

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‘Cleaning up and clearing out’ Polis signs executive order to repeal over 200 other executive orders

CU Denver’s new chancellor has engineering background and a track record of higher enrollment

Colorado star Travis Hunter wins AP college football player of the year

Colorado Springs D11 ends bargaining agreement with teachers

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