Colorado Matters

Stephen Szutenbach says he was abused by his priest and mentor when he was 18. He still wants the Denver’s Archdiocese to “do the right thing.” Then, as Denver turns 160 this week, we learn how it got its name. Next, an annual refugee Thanksgiving in Aurora marked by the Trump administration. Also, an encore of our interview with Madeleine Albright and she returns to Denver to talk about the state of international relations.

Rep. Joe Neguse made history amidst Colorado’s blue wave. Here’s what he plans to do in Congress. Next, climate change is causing warmer winters and higher crime rates. Then, an update on Rocky Flats two months after it opened. Also, Carrie Baird of Top Chef and Bar Dough answers your Thanksgiving questions. Finally, a snow-capped Rockies poem.

Colorado engineers are hoping to beat the odds and land another spacecraft on Mars. Next, as Blue Mesa Reservoir dries up from drought, an underwater town reemerges. Then, a national expert on eating disorders writes “Sick Enough.” Also, Dior through the decades at the Denver Art Museum. Finally, that wire in Aurora isn’t a telephone line, it’s an eruv.

Outgoing Gov. John Hickenlooper was joined by a special guest for his regular Colorado Matters interview: Governor-elect Jared Polis. Next, Colorado’s dark history of lynching includes the death of a 16-year-old boy. Then, what it takes to be a Ralphie Runner at CU. Also, as the Broncos flounder, the Nuggets rise. Finally, our Holiday Extravaganza winner.

“The Front Runner” tackles the rise and fall of Gary Hart’s presidential campaign which may shed light on the state of American politics today. Then, after a seven-year wait, DeVotchKa returns with “This Night Falls Forever.” Next, response to the Richard Kirk podcast. Also, teens can now call the nicotine quit line in Colorado. Finally, another Extravaganza runner-up.

Rocky Mountain PBS has a new podcast out about Richard Kirk, the man who claimed he murdered his wife because he ate a marijuana edible in 2014. Next, in a very Boulder move, a reusable coffee cup company launches citywide. Then, we hear from you about our recent Latino history story. Finally, another Holiday Extravaganza runner-up.

These parents decided to talk about their son’s suicide openly in his obituary. Next, Marlin Briscoe reflects on his legacy. Then, a song from 1968. Also, 30 years ago voters invested in the arts with the SCFD tax. Next, what’s next for fracking foes after Prop. 112. Next, a school based on neuroscience. Finally, another Holiday Extravaganza finalist.

In winning her state House race, Brianna Titone has become Colorado’s first trans lawmaker. Then, what happens to hemp now that Amendment X has passed. Next, in the final episode of Purplish, the blue wave was more of a blue avalanche in Colorado. Also, an update on a Denver roller derby team. Finally, we feature the contest entry from band King Cardinal.