Colorado Matters

The massive investment in passenger rail lines in Metro Denver over the last 15 years has done little to shift how people move around here. Why is that? It’s one of the questions driving a new podcast from CPR News, “Ghost Train.” Then, what the pending pending deal between Frontier and Spirit Airlines could mean for low-cost flying.

Congress approved the Child Tax Credit last year but it ended when the Build Back Better bill failed. Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet wants it restored. Then, three county clerks are being investigated for their handling of election software. And, Boulder author Jenny Shank finds common threads in “Mixed Company.”

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, who’s a member of the Armed Services Committee, talks about the ongoing uncertainty with Ukraine. Then, a woman who lost her home and her prized pianos in the Marshall Fire shares her story of reflection.

As communities across the state lift mask mandates, a Colorado epidemiologist warns not to ditch your mask just yet. Then, as uncertainty looms in Ukraine, a Coloradan who’s working there describes day-to-day life. And, an Afghan family describes the challenges of resettlement. Also, a former Broncos player on the discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.

Colorado’s relationship with water is complicated and getting more so, as river levels struggle in the face of climate change and growth. Then, as the Denver Broncos get a new head coach, is a sale of the team on the horizon? Plus, Colorado’s ski history includes skiing horses, miners, and hidden hills. Later, cloning a century-old tree.

Colorado freeskier Birk Irving heads to the Olympics. Then, Colorado’s housing crisis gets attention from lawmakers – and from CPR’s political podcast, Purplish. Also, Colorado doctors want to know more about the state’s medical aid-in-dying law. Then, America’s newest national park could be in Weld County.

CPR’s Joe Wertz updates the investigation into the cause of the devastating Marshall Fire. Then, Colorado non-profit Water for People wants to make sure everyone has access to safe drinking water. Plus, Children’s Hospital Colorado is prioritizing pediatric mental health with its new mental health-in-chief.

Afghanistan is in crisis and millions don’t have enough food. We hear from a Colorado-based group that’s offering aid. Then, genetic testing is helping doctors know what medications work for different patients. And, a man reflects on his journey through childhood and the juvenile justice system. Also, the life of the Denver author of the play “Harvey.”