Colorado Matters

Dr. Ken Lyn-Kew from National Jewish in Denver explains the halt of Johnson & Johnson vaccines and why it’s still possible to catch coronavirus even if vaccinated. Then, the future of a railway connecting the Front Range. Plus, how muons are rewriting physics and our understanding of the universe. And, remembering Colorado Peaches coach Gail Klock.

When Colorado’s head of corrections read a former inmate’s monologue, he said it hit him in the gut. The story recounted the challenges of being locked up. Then, the COVID outbreak at the El Paso County jail. And, a new children’s book about how racism sticks with kids, even when it’s unintended. Also, Purplish explores the challenges of redistricting.

We explore the data and research into gun violence that inform gun policy with Dan Gorenstein and the podcast, “Tradeoffs.” Then, two teachers talk about how they’ll get through the […]

Gov. Jared Polis joins us for our regular conversation. We ask about masks, vaccines, gun policy, transit, and more. Then, the Farley family remembers their patriarch, Mike, one of the first Coloradans to die of COVID-19. Plus, the economic revitalization of the area around Coors Field with continued construction and the return of pedicabs.

Colorado’s transit systems could get a major upgrade in coming years. Then, researchers at Colorado State University are working on vaccines to fight future pandemics. Plus, an effort to teach “media literacy” in Colorado schools. Plus, Denver sculptor Ed Dwight is honored with a namesake asteroid. And Fort Collins poet Jodie Hollander’s outdoor inspiration.

Moving the All-Star game to Denver isn’t just an economic boost for a state coming out of the pandemic — it’s also a statement on the politics of voting.

Delays with the 2020 Census are having a domino effect on Colorado’s timeline to redistrict. Then, a nurse who volunteers to help people stay safe from COVID-19. Also, how the pandemic manifests itself in the mental health of students. Plus, the new City Cast Denver podcast debuts, and the remarkable comeback story of Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard.

CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus answers questions about gun laws in Colorado. Then, Rep. Iman Jodeh on her priorities and on being the state’s first Muslim lawmaker. Plus, preserving the memorial in Boulder and a special poem. Also, voting on marijuana in Grand Junction. And the other time masks and social distancing were part of life in Colorado.