Colorado Matters

As COVID drags on, we ask Coloradans how they’re doing. One massage therapist describes how she loses work each time she’s exposed to the virus. Then, our health reporter searches for why COVID cases are so high in Colorado. Plus, the high cost of airline tickets. And, a Grand Junction couple says singing’s for everyone even though it may not feel like it.

The ongoing Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival features the documentary “Youth v Gov,” about a group of young people suing the U.S. government over climate change. Then, “Storm Lake” explores the challenges facing newspapers and the idea that “news deserts” are a threat to democracy. Plus, thousands of kids in Pueblo County get paid to read.

Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter on running for re-election, the Build Back Better plan, and helping Rocky Flats workers. Then, a shelter’s financial struggles highlight housing instability challenges in the state. Also, a new program to help rescuers dealing with their own trauma. Plus, the “cliché killer.” And Telluride singer/songwriter Emily Scott Robinson.

NPR investigative reporter Tim Mak talks about audio recordings he obtained of NRA leadership discussing their response and messaging after the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. Then, measuring water in Colorado. Plus, the documentary, “Running with my Girls.” And banjo player Chris Pandolfi’s new solo project.

The biggest wildfires in Colorado have cost lives and caused millions of dollars in damage, yet no one knows specifically how they started. CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus has a special report. Then, “Operation Veteran Strong” is helping veterans transition back to civilian life and focus on being well. Plus, sharing stories of World War II.

Denver Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland’s new one-man show is called “Happy Place.” It’s loosely based on his memoir, “Tragedy Plus Time,” which is both a tribute to his little sister Lydia and an account of his grief after she took her own life. He spoke with Ryan Warner in 2018. Cayton-Holland performs November 17 at the Comedy Fort in Fort Collins.

As world leaders debate how to handle climate change, we speak with a Colorado lawmaker in Glasgow about where state policies come into play. Then, a mother accused of human trafficking calls it racial profiling. And, an outlook for the flu season. Also, we go to a mobile home park for our series on housing insecurity plus a primer on Colorado names.

CPR News followed police recruits through training to find out what they learned and why they chose the job when the profession is under intense scrutiny. Then, what happens when real estate investors and mobile home residents face off. And, a Denver-based company is working to recycle space junk.