Sept. 11, 2020: A Pandemic Career Change; History Colorado Explores Democracy

By Ryan Warner

September 11, 2020

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Erin Courtney bartender career change pandemic — Erin Courtney switched careers earlier than she expected after the pandemic forced her out of her bartending job. She was able to complete her degree and move in a new direction.

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Episode | 50:00

Sept. 11, 2020: A Pandemic Career Change; History Colorado Explores Democracy

Segment 1 | 5:41
Life In The Pandemic’s Meant A Career Change Earlier Than Planned
Segment 2 | 11:30
An Exhibit ‘About How We Got To Now’: History Colorado Hosts The Smithsonian’s ‘American Democracy’
Segment 3 | 4:36
Wildfires Have Burned Colorado’s Iconic Forests. Because Of Climate Change, Some Won’t Grow Back The Same
Segment 4 | 9:36
New American Arts Festival In Aurora Highlights Work By Refugee Youth And Women

What's life like in the pandemic? For one woman, it's meant a career change earlier than expected. Then, History Colorado teams with a local artist to explore Democracy today. Also, forests may never be the same again after the latest wildfires. Plus, “Purplish” shares perspective from voters as Election Day nears. And, the New American Arts Festival in Aurora.

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Sept. 11, 2020: A Pandemic Career Change; History Colorado Explores Democracy

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Sept. 11, 2020: A Pandemic Career Change; History Colorado Explores Democracy

Life In The Pandemic’s Meant A Career Change Earlier Than Planned

An Exhibit ‘About How We Got To Now’: History Colorado Hosts The Smithsonian’s ‘American Democracy’

Wildfires Have Burned Colorado’s Iconic Forests. Because Of Climate Change, Some Won’t Grow Back The Same

New American Arts Festival In Aurora Highlights Work By Refugee Youth And Women

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‘Uplifting’ insights from the dying, Colorado podcast gives terminally ill a chance to share what they’ve learned about life

PHOTOS: Bernie Sanders and AOC rallied against ‘oligarchy’ in Greeley today

Colorado State beats short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness, advances to second round

Parkinson’s patient finds hope in computerized advances to brain stimulation treatment

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