Colorado Matters

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.

Heading into colder months and a possible surge in COVID-19, does Colorado have enough PPE? Then, he survived a plane crash 50 years ago that killed most of his teammates; now he’s cycling to make sure they’re not forgotten. Plus, preserving history then and now. And, a book that hopes to remove the stigma surrounding menstruation.

Colorado voters will be asked in November whether to prohibit abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy. Proposition 115 makes an exception if the life of the mother is at risk. Today, both sides of the debate. Plus a once-in-a-lifetime discovery in the attic of the Tabor Opera House in Leadville.

Voters will decide Proposition 114 in the upcoming election: should grey wolves be introduced to Colorado’s Western Slope? Today, a debate between a former state biologist and a rancher. Then, the author of “The Wedge” explores ways to embrace and overcome stress, especially during trying times. And Denver band Don Chicharrón helps celebrate Hispanic heritage.

Today, a debate over the ballot measure on paid family and medical leave. It would give many workers access to 12 weeks for the birth of a child, adoption, illness, and more. Then, service changes for RTD? And, CPR’s politics podcast Purplish on how campaigns reach undecided voters. Also, the story of an injury that changed the course of a man’s life.

In “The History of White People,” Nell Irvin Painter writes that America “is a society founded in the era that invented the very idea of race.” Professor Painter formerly led Princeton’s Program in African-American Studies. We read her bestseller for “Turn The Page with Colorado Matters.” Historian Adrian E.

A cattle rancher from Carr, Colo. talks about how the canceled National Western Stock show impacts her business in the pandemic. Then, Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet on the process to select a new Supreme Court Justice and election integrity. Also, how safe is indoor air? And, inside the podcast “Wild Thing: Space Invaders.”