Colorado Matters

Colorado’s considering key strategies as it works to overcome the pandemic and welcome back tourists, especially those from overseas. Then, the “Golden Girls” are helping with housing instability on the Western Slope. Plus, a Colorado researcher searches for, and finds, the world’s southernmost tree. And memories of Amache as Colorado Matters marks 20 years.

Three Coloradans plan the first all-Black expedition to Mount Everest. Then, faced with soaring housing prices some Coloradans live out of their cars. Plus, Colorado Matters celebrates its 20th anniversary with a look back at favorite discussions. And, a check-in with Nathan Heffel, who’ll help host our show from the Western Slope in the coming weeks.

Matt Cavanaugh, of Manitou Springs, gave his kidney to a stranger and set off a chain reaction. Then, chef Jennifer Jasinski on her new restaurant, “The Ponti,” opening with the Denver Art Museum’s new renovation. And a documentary showcases the work of four students to incorporate Black history into their school curriculum.

Many people already struggling with anxiety and depression say their problems intensified during the pandemic. Today, we talk about the evolution of ECT or electroconvulsive therapy. Then, school board races get more political. And, a new docuseries explores a murder in the Colorado Rockies. We listen back to an interview with an author who documented the case.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Colorado are as high as they’ve been in almost a year, although nowhere near their peak last winter. We get perspective from two intensive care physicians. Plus, how vaccines are creating islands of safety in the state. Then, our seasonal questions for a gardening expert as fall and winter take hold. And, music from The Mananas.

Coaches increasingly are considering players’ mental health on and off the field, from elite to youth athletes. Then, spotlighting workers’ rights issues as HelloFresh employees consider a union. Plus, the Aspen Institute’s conversation with the now-late General Colin Powell about leadership. And the bitter rivalry between the Broncos and the Raiders.

Public affairs editor Megan Verlee explains Amendment 78 and Proposition 120, two finance-related statewide ballot measures. Bente Birkeland and Jenny Brundin walk through Proposition 119, which raises taxes on recreational cannabis for after-school programs. Then, life a year after the East Troublesome fire. And, “Discovering the Colorado Plateau.”

Hundreds of Coloradans are behind NASA’s Lucy Mission to explore the asteroids near Jupiter. Then, a judge will now rule if a defamation lawsuit filed by a former Dominion employee can move forward against the Trump campaign and others. Plus, soccer standout Kellyn Acosta. And the rock ‘n’ roll legacy of “The Family Dog.”