The Arctic is changing, and climate change is only one of the reasons why. There are also opportunities in tourism and resource development. Then, meet two of NASA's newest astronauts. They're both from Colorado. And they both want to go to the moon.

Now that the legislature is back in session and Governor Polis has outlined the State of the State, what's next for the issues important to Colorado’s future? Then, a CU-Boulder scientist’s expedition to Antarctica could help coastal cities prepare for climate change. Also, are grey wolves heading back to Colorado? And turning recipes into theatre.

DU professor and former ambassador to Iraq, Christopher Hill, lends perspective on tensions in the Middle East and President Trump’s comments about Iran's missile attack. Then, what impact do school lockdown drills have on kids? Finally, a panel discussion on the “Missing Middle” — people who can’t afford or find housing in Colorado.

Tay Anderson, at-large board member of Denver Public Schools, shares the polarized response to his decision to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, why are state lawmakers part-time and the session only 120 days? Plus, the Australia fires hit home for a Colorado ecologist. And dance and music inspired by the Great Sand Dunes.

How might the death of an Iranian leader come “home” to Colorado, with its many military installations? Then, a Republican leader’s plans for the new legislative session, where his party is in the minority. Also, we swear you haven’t heard this interview before -- it’s about deja vu. And, cooking with Claude Monet.

Democrats in the state legislature plan to take on some meaty issues this year -- paid family leave, a public option, the death penalty. But Speaker of the House KC Becker says the party wants "good policy," not an aggressive agenda. Then, ever get a whiff of moth balls in Metro Denver? We've tracked down that smell and others.

The Colorado legislature reconvenes this month. We break down some of the issues that could take center stage, and some of the laws that took effect January 1. Plus, blind veteran adventurer Steve Baskis doesn't set out to inspire, but he's definitely leading by example. And a cookbook from Antonito brings back memories of home in the San Luis Valley.

The Catholic Church is paying reparations to survivors of clergy sexual abuse but those efforts don't cover all victims. Then, athlete Christie Aschwanden goes over the many ways of recovering from exercise. And, how an environmental engineer from Littleton rescued girls in India from sex trafficking. Finally, the first poet laureate for the Navajo Nation.