While Denver became the center of baseball's universe with the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the number of African-American players in the contest was lacking compared to years past. It's a situation that can be found in all levels of the game. Then, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser discusses taking on big tech and the push for antitrust reform with CPR's Allison Sherry for the Vail Symposium.

Life expectancy fell dramatically last year in Colorado and that hit people of color especially hard. We talk through the reasons and look toward solutions. Then, improving the response to drought and wildfires. Plus, "Merciless Indian Savages" works to break down Indigenous stereotypes using those very caricatures. And, banking on All-Star business.

Ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game we talk with Futures Game scorer Jillian Geib. Then, Mickey Mantle will make an appearance — in the form of his mint condition baseball card. Plus, Carbondale's Kyle Coon prepares for the Paralympics in Tokyo in late August.

Mudslides have been a part of life on Colorado highways recently. Geologist Paul Santi from the Colorado School of Mines goes inside the ooze. Then, Sen. Brittany Pettersen on a new state law addressing the "hidden need" of paying for diapers. And, Walton Levi works with the government entity aiming to destroy a stockpile of mustard gas in Pueblo by 2023.

A new state law ends the requirement that students include ACT and SAT results in their college applications. Experts say testing-optional practices are increasing the applicants and their diversity.

Kim Day held off retiring to help Denver International Airport navigate the pandemic. Now after 13 years, she's stepping down. Then, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was recently in Colorado and she's made the transition to clean energy a top priority. Plus, working to keep wildland firefighters on the job. Also, processing grief, through art.

Today we re-share stories of family, connection, and empowerment. Like the work of two college students whose startup preserves people's personal histories while helping young women of color. And a unique father and son bond fostered along Colorado's hiking trails. Plus, a father whose mural of his daughter holds a bigger message of representation.

In an Independence Day special, we talk with historian and author Jeanne Abrams about her latest book, "A View From Abroad: The Story of John and Abigail Adams in Europe." Then, we revisit conversations with people who became citizens during the pandemic. Plus, how a transformative experience on Pikes Peak inspired one of America's most enduring songs.