Colorado Matters

Native American communities historically face barriers when it comes to banking, so what does that mean during the pandemic? Then, Governor Polis meets with President Trump. Also, how Mesa County is keeping COVID-19 cases low. Then, Colorado athletes have a message of pandemic personal responsibility. And the Five Points Jazz Festival goes virtual.

Two nurses, one well into her career and the other just starting out, chat about being on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle. Then, how much stock should be placed on antibody tests? And, an update on Colorado’s economic future. Finally, rural gentrification is unpacked in the new book, “Billionaire Wilderness.”

Chalkbeat investigates why more than half of Colorado’s third-graders are behind in reading. Then, the budget crisis facing schools. Also, how much power does the state have to restrict the public? And, the outbreak’s mental health toll. Plus, how journaling can help record history and ease anxiety. And making a violin and bow to help struggling musicians.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talks about what’s next for the city as it shifts from “Stay at Home” to “Safer at Home.” Then, understanding the state and local efforts to contact trace the virus. Plus, a CPR news investigation into the pandemic response. And, the U.S. Supreme Court could decide the fate of the Electoral College based on a Colorado case.

More stay at home orders expire this weekend across the state. But what ethical dilemmas crop up in their place? Then, clinical trials are underway to find out if existing drugs could treat COVID-19. Later, developments in the senate race, like which candidates will end up on the primary ballot. And, one musical family uses their time at home to record together.

A nurse practitioner wrestled with COVID-19 for more than two months before tests showed she’d conquered it. Then, convalescent plasma offers promise for the sickest virus patients. And, acts of kindness on the first anniversary of the STEM school shooting. Plus, Pueblo voters reject a city-owned utility. Also, singles date virtually — with an audience.

Today’s show is a love letter to the experiences we’ve lost, at least for a while, because of COVID-19. Things we may have taken for granted, like rock concerts and road trips. They’re activities we’ve given up to protect one another. The show also reflects on what we’ve gained during the pandemic, moments one man encourages us to share in postcards to be sent in the future.

In the age of the pandemic, what might the future of restaurants be? Then, we will soon know whose names will be on the Democratic primary ballot in Colorado. Plus, 50 years of Colorado as a leader in space missions. And from “The Kitchen Shelf” comes a community cookbook with recipes from health care workers in Kit Carson County.