Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.


Latest Episodes
- We track the highs and lows of a $5 investment in Bitcoin back in 2014 and talk to an expert about its future. Then, we take a journey to understand how property taxes are calculated. And, a report finds Colorado is narrowing the opportunity gap between whites and people of color, but says equity remains “a dream unrealized.” Also, celebrating honey and honeybees.
- Dr. David Micklin's been living with long COVID since the beginning of the pandemic; he shares how his life has changed. Then, the state is tracking monkeypox. Plus, perspective on two Supreme Court rulings related to religion and public education. Also, reclaiming history after the Marshall Fire. And, a Denver man helps Buzz Lightyear get to infinity and beyond.
- Avs fans at Thursday’s parade tell the stories behind the jerseys and t-shirts they wear. Then, the primary election may be a defining moment for Colorado’s Republican party. We’ll get perspective with CPR's politics podcast, Purplish. Then, remembering the man who made history as the first Black starting quarterback in modern football. And, meet Colorado Matters’ new co-host!
- Six months ago, after a spark or flame landed in some very dry grass and ignited, the Marshall Fire became the most destructive in Colorado history. Then, Colorado and states sharing the Colorado River have two months to figure out how to reduce the river water they use. Also, Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson's monthly chat. And, the best in summer books.
- The general election ballot is mostly set with the moderate Republicans winning their races. Political analyst Eric Sondermann explains what to expect ahead of the general election. Then, election distrust hung over this election, but Matt Crane from the County Clerks Association explains why voting is safe in this state.
- Ron Hanks is currently a state representative from Fremont County. He faces Joe O'Dea in Tuesday's Republican primary. Chandra Thomas Whitfield asks Hanks about a range of topics including inflation, abortion access, gun control, and the January 6th insurrection. Later, the artistry and symbolic meaning behind one of the floats in Denver's Pride parade.
- The Supreme Court has ended the federal right to abortion, but access remains legal in Colorado. Abortion opponent and columnist Krista Kafer hopes new restrictions here won't be far off. Then, Karen Middleton of abortion rights advocacy group Cobalt, wants to add reproductive freedom to the state constitution. Later, a discussion of abortion alternatives when there's an unintended pregnancy. Finally, Soul 2 Soul Sisters on how the ruling perpetuates what the group calls reproductive oppression.
Staff
- Colorado Matters Senior Host, Colorado Matters
- Host/Producer, Colorado Matters, Colorado Matters
- Colorado Matters Reporter / Producer / Host, Colorado Matters
- Colorado Matters Executive Producer, Colorado Matters
- Colorado Matters Senior Producer, Colorado Matters
- Colorado Matters Radio & Digital Producer, Colorado Matters
- Colorado Matters Producer, Colorado Matters