Colorado Matters

The two Democrats who want to be Colorado’s next US Senator faced off, in-person, Tuesday night. It was John Hickenlooper’s and Andrew Romanoff’s final debate before the primary. This podcast has been edited for time, but none of the candidate’s answers were modified. You can also watch the 90-minute debate co-sponsored by CPR News at CPR.org.

Today, the inside story of a 40-year-old healthy man who got the coronavirus and the medical team who never gave up in their fight to try to save him. Denver unveils Black Lives Matter Blvd. downtown. Also, what makes this year’s Juneteenth celebration different? And, remembering the first Black woman to graduate from CU Boulder.

A review of the police reform bill quickly moving through the state legislature. Then, a Loveland sergeant’s reflections on that bill. Plus, our series “The Kitchen Shelf” continues with recipes from “The Soul Food Scholar.” Later, a blast from the news past: Colorado headlines in 1970. Finally, local musicians compete in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.

Democrat Andrew Romanoff is doubling down on his progressive platform in Colorado’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Ryan Warner visits Romanoff at his Aurora home and then sits down with him for a one-on-one interview in anticipation of the primary election June 30.

The Colorado Latino Forum is working to reform police departments as it supports Black Lives Matters in consideration of the Latino community. Then, frustration over county variances for public health orders. Also, the push for increased mail-in ballots. Then, what to do with space junk in orbit? And exploring the phenomenon of UFOs.

Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen answers questions about reform. Then, how telemedicine is adapting to help children with mental health needs. Also, Purplish explores the impact of the pandemic and protests on lawmakers. Plus, a Colorado Springs woman pursues her dream to open a boutique. And, checking in with Rockies players waiting for the season to start.

There are new policing policies in Denver amid calls by some to re-envision the police force in general. Then, what’s next in the ethics review of John Hickenlooper. Plus, a restaurant owner and worker on how reopening’s going. And, a unique way one restaurant is filling the seats. Also, what to expect as some of Colorado’s hot springs reopen.

Today, we present a two-episode podcast called “The Listening Session” from Colorado Matters and CPR News. We asked Coloradans of all colors and creeds to share their experiences during this moment of unrest; what they’re grappling with, and what’s not being discussed. We assembled a panel of community voices, leaders, and experts with different perspectives to join us. This is the second of two parts.