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


Latest Episodes
- Colorado’s legislature has been passing stricter gun laws at an unprecedented pace. But opponents have a new tool to try to roll them back, following a pivotal U.S Supreme Court decision -- the courts. Then, finding better ways to support survivors of domestic violence in Colorado. Also, some of Colorado's largest factories must reduce pollution under new state rules. So why are environmental groups upset? And he turned his garage into a tribute of '80's rock and roll!
- We explore what a federal government shutdown would mean for Colorado, where the only thing more vast than the federal workforce are federal lands. CPR's Washington, D.C.-based reporter Caitlyn Kim joins us. Then, 'a movement.' That's how Osei Appiah, a leading scholar on race and communication, sees the energy Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, brings well beyond Folsom Field.
- Colorado is set to pay more than $3.5 billion in TABOR refunds next spring, one of the largest paybacks the state has ever returned to taxpayers. Then, why Grand Junction's latest move to address homeless is drawing attention. Also, what do monthly employment numbers say about Colorado's economic health? Then, researching long COVID. And Colorado Wonders about tornadoes.
- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, focused on raising awareness about the alarming number of people who take their own lives each year. It’s also an opportunity to have important conversations about the stigma that surrounds suicide. Jacquie Abram of Aurora is an author and DEI consultant. She shares her personal journey back from the brink.
- U.S. Rep. Jason Crow on a suit claiming Donald Trump is ineligible for Colorado’s 2024 ballot. Then, some Kaiser health care workers may strike soon. And, testimony starts in the trial of Aurora police officers charged in the death of Elijah McClain. Also, Denver begins to house its homeless, but do the numbers add up? Plus, scientists bring part an asteroid down to Earth.
Staff
- Colorado Matters Senior Host
- Host/Producer, Colorado Matters
- Colorado Matters Reporter / Producer / Host
- Colorado Matters Executive Producer
- Colorado Matters Senior Producer
- Colorado Matters Radio & Digital Producer