Colorado Matters

A new portrait in downtown Denver’s federal courthouse pays homage to the late Wiley Y. Daniel, the first Black judge appointed to the federal bench in Colorado. Then, the head of Colorado’s prisons is stepping down. We reflect on Dean Williams’ tenure through the Motus Theater’s “JustUs” project. And ¿Quién Are We?

Democrat Michael Bennet talks about his priorities as he begins a third-term as a U.S. Senator from Colorado. Then, voters approve local-level affordable housing measures. Plus, Denver’s newest weather station hearkens to the past. Later, using earthen bricks to rebuild after wildfire. And Artemis ushers in a new era for space exploration.

We update the too-close-to-call race for Colorado’s third Congressional District. Then, the winner of Colorado’s 8th, Dr. Yadira Caraveo, talks about priorities. Plus, remembering the late leader of the Colorado House, Hugh McKean. We reflect on the skiing soldiers of World War II who trained at Colorado’s Camp Hale. Later, the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival.

As Dr. Yadira Caraveo wins Colorado’s newest 8th Congressional District, activists see a lot of opportunity for Latino representation beyond the current election cycle. Then, how the electric vehicle is forcing gas stations to evolve, or go obsolete. And the Denver Film Festival features “The Holly,” exploring controversial anti-gang initiatives in Denver.

On this Election Day, we talk about civil discourse. It means having a conversation with people of different viewpoints to broaden understanding. The University of Denver and the Korbel School of International Studies recently gathered experts from four think tanks to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and importance of engaging in civil discourse.

Democrats swept the top of the ballot from governor to the US Senate to attorney general but some Congressional races are still too close to call. We break it down with political analysts. Then, in an era where some have questioned election results, we speak with the man who represents Colorado’s clerks. And, an update on where the statewide ballot measures stand.

We explore the idea of the “exhausted majority,” and why it describes how many Americans feel about politics today. And, we ask whether there’s a path toward reducing the frustration and making progress. Then, a new book follows a woman as she helps her terminally-ill husband take advantage of Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act. Also, vanishing landmarks.

Nearly a million Coloradans have returned their ballots so far. Matt Crane, the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association, explains the vote counting process amid election disinformation and what to know if you’re voting in person. Then, more people are coming to Colorado because of abortion restrictions in other states. Plus, recreational marijuana is on the ballot in Colorado Springs. And a CU professor’s new movie, “Quantum Cowboys.”