Colorado Matters

Today, we’re focused on elections, from ballot measures to ballot integrity. CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus talks about what he found about rejected ballots in previous elections. Also, what measures may drive voters to cast ballots in Denver. And, the Purplish team discusses the statewide ballot issues and what message voters may send this election year.

Today: The US Senate debate between Republican incumbent Cory Gardner and Democrat John Hickenlooper. The two debated Friday, October 9, at the Denver7 studios. Panelists are CPR’s Washington, D.C. correspondent Caitlyn Kim and Denver Post political reporter Justin Wingerter. Denver 7 anchor Anne Trujillo moderates.

COVID-19 has been disruptive for everyone, but the data shows it’s hit people of color the hardest. We look at the work being done to solve the inequities in health care that the pandemic has highlighted. Then, an expert gardener describes some of the interesting crops growing in people’s gardens and answers your questions during the harvest season.

In Colorado Congressional District 3, Republican Lauren Boebert has declined repeated requests for an interview, so we explore her positions on pressing issues. Then, national perspective about COVID on campus and how Colorado compares. Plus, the mystique of the “Queen of Denver.”

Your taxes and the state’s finances are controlled, in part, by constitutional amendments with names like TABOR and Gallagher. This election, voters will answer questions about both. CPR’s Andrew Kenney helps sort through Amendment B and Props 116 and 117. Then, back inside Room 132 in Westminster. And a travel writer finds herself grounded in Colorado.

When people are released from the ICE detention center in Aurora, many have nowhere to go. That’s where Casa de Paz comes in. It’s also the subject of a new documentary being released online today. Then, how officers of color are trying to change police culture from within. And, a firefighter talks about handling wildfires during the pandemic.

With the President, First Lady, and members of the White House staff diagnosed with COVID-19, we get perspective on the status of the virus in Colorado. Then, debating Proposition 113 which deals with the national popular vote. Plus, a visit to the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden as the state marks its first Frances Xavier Cabrini Day.

Diane Mitsch Bush, the Democratic candidate for Colorado’s third congressional district, shares her stances on climate change, healthcare, guns and more. Then, celebrating the “Jackie Robinson of classical music” — legend Charlie Burrell turns 100 this weekend.