Colorado Matters

What did Democrats learn after the 2016 election? Political scientist, Seth Masket, explores this in his new book, “Learning From Loss.” Then, two Coloradans who voted for President Trump the first time, weigh in on the last four years and whether they’ll vote for him again. Later, meet more New Americans who are voting for the first time.

Today, what you need to know to use the state’s new notification system to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Then, meet a New American in Alamosa. Also, how health care factors into the U.S. Senate race in Colorado. And, “Terror at 5280” scares up some spooky stories just in time for Halloween.

A check-in with an ICU doctor at Denver Health as counties tighten restrictions and COVID-19 cases rise. Then, how best to deal with internet trolls and bots this election. Later, a picture of the ski season during a pandemic. Finally, another story of a new American voting for the first time.

This election convinced Phanvichka Rath Fisk to become a citizen after 16 years. His story kicks off our special series on New Americans. Then, a Boulder researcher says natural ecosystems can be resilient in the face of climate change. Plus, Purplish on early voting and intimidation. And one teen overcomes political and pandemic stress.

What role do churches have in contributing to the political divide in this country — and in healing it? Our guests are Pastor Mark Feldmeir, of Saint Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Reverend Amanda Henderson who’s joining The Iliff School of Theology, and Pastor Tracey Perry, who does ministry and social justice work across the state.

Wildland firefighter, Dan Gibbs, gives an update from the Cameron Peak Fire front lines. Then, to be Black in America is often to be perceived as a threat, writes former Bronco Reggie Rivers. Plus, the new owner of CrossFit on the company’s future. And, reflecting on the unsung novel, “Stoner.” Finally, some haunts to get you in the Halloween mood.

Personal stories as a wildfire rages near Grand Lake. Then, the long view on the state’s recording-setting wildfires and why some experts say the relationship with fire needs to change. Also, Prop EE and how it got on the ballot. Plus, why climate change is a key issue for voters. And how people are responding to a deadly shooting at a protest in Denver.

The story of an evacuee from one of Colorado’s fall fires. Then, a picture of where Republican Sen. Cory Gardner lands on the issues ahead of the election. Later, Aurora’s poet laureate Assetou Xango reflects on turbulent times as the city confronts injustice. Finally, how spacecraft Osiris-Rex collected samples from an asteroid.