Colorado Matters

Stubborn heat will be with us for a while. Today, our regular chat about weather and climate with Denver7’s Mike Nelson and why the Front Range is so prone to heat and smog. Then, a prominent Black political organizer on how women are rallying around Kamala Harris. Plus, a player talks about rebuilding Team USA’s 3X3 Men’s Basketball just in time for the Olympics. Also, why some books and authors are more likely to be banned. And Marble welcomes rock sculptors.

In Colorado and across the nation, emergency departments at pediatric hospitals are overflowing with kids who need intensive mental health treatment. We talk with Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Mental Health in Chief, Dr. Ron-Li Liaw. Then, perspectives on living with Alzheimer’s with Rebecca Chopp. Plus, a program to find homes for wild mustangs. The growing popularity of flag football. And centenarian Nancy Tipton of Centennial!

The feeling of the wind in your hair. That’s the freedom the nonprofit “Cycling Without Age Littleton” works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.

Colorado’s top Democrats are lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Joe Biden announced he’s leaving the presidential race. That includes U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, who joined Ryan Warner in-studio Monday afternoon. Then, African Grill in Lakewood cooks up 20 years of cuisine, culture, and camaraderie. Later, ensuring a pivotal moment in Colorado and U.S. history is not forgotten, nor repeated.

Colorado’s top Democrats have high hopes for Kamala Harris. We speak with Erik Clarke, a delegate from Denver who’ll be at the convention, about the path ahead. Then, as he marks one year in office, is Denver Mayor Mike Johnston fulfilling his campaign promises? And a former Olympian, in recovery from an eating disorder, has advice for commentators and spectators.

With Donald Trump’s first post-assassination speech, the Republican National Convention is a wrap. There was much to learn away from the main stage this week, says University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket. Then, we celebrate Southern Colorado with 719 Day! And Denver is home to one of the country’s only treatment centers for elite athletes with eating disorders.

The headlines may sound alarming: at least six human cases of bird flu in Colorado. We’ll get some context about what that means. Then, Colorado is unique in the nation when it comes to teaching preschoolers outdoors. We’ll hear why that can improve their ability to learn. Plus, embracing wellness at a farmer’s market that works to eliminate food deserts. And we go on a stravage to benefit the body and the mind.

As Republicans move forward with Donald Trump as their nominee, Democrats remain in disarray over their presidential pick. CPR’s public affairs team has been listening to Coloradans. We’ll share what they’ve heard. Then, the political divide inspired a Denver man to visit every U.S. county. Plus, researchers go airborne to get a better grasp on summer smog. And how one particular piano inspired Lumineer Jeremiah Fraites.