Colorado Matters

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.”

The story of two women who have been friends for more than 50 years and the challenges they’ve overcome in the face of division and racial injustice. Then, a COVID-19 update on college campuses. And, to get through quarantine, one family made their own sitcom. Later, why are so many birds dying? Finally, the story of Baby Doe Tabor.

What to know about getting a flu shot during the pandemic. Then, two former state lawmakers on why they left their parties and became unaffiliated. Plus, why there’s still no RTD train service between Denver and Boulder. And, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s interview with the Aspen Institute, including the increasing partisanship in selecting Supreme Court justices.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday. Republican incumbent Sen. Cory Gardner may help determine how fast she’s replaced, and that may affect his reelection bid. Then, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser clerked for Ginsburg. And, CPR’s “Purplish” podcast explores mail voting. Plus, Western wildfire smoke. Also, Latin hip-hop band 2MX2.

What does school discipline look like when kids learn from home? And when does it go too far? Then, a preview of the Nuggets’ conference finals. Plus, finding consensus in a big congressional district. Also, why some ballot wording IS IN CAPS. Then, a virtuoso clarinet player talks about classical music’s reckoning with racism and inclusivity.