Colorado Matters

What’s at stake for former Colorado John Hickenlooper, who takes part in round two of the Democratic presidential debates Tuesday night? Then, a Colorado author and hospice volunteer explores what it feels like to die. Then, an unprecedented study to help dogs avoid cancer.

Boulder scientist Maria Caffrey alleges she lost her National Park Service job when she refused to remove references to human-caused climate change from a report. Then, behind the new Pikes Peak visitor center. Next, what an ozone alert means. Also, how microplastics have infiltrated every possible environment. Finally, go inside ESL classes in Colorado.

A new study from CU Boulder suggests an increase in gender harassment. Then, a 13-year-old inventor from Lone Tree does it again! Plus, the inequality in school funding. Also, the language diversity of Pueblo. How the bark beetle impacts animals in Colorado, and finally, bringing baseball back to its roots.

In light of Robert Mueller’s testimony on Capitol Hill about Russia’s ongoing attempts to interfere in U.S. elections, what is Colorado doing to ensure integrity? Plus, why live off the grid in the San Luis Valley? Then, tracking how many opioid pills are coming to Colorado. And, how a large predicted solar flare might disrupt the digital age.

Using apprenticeships to close the skill gap in Colorado. Then, a Colorado comic writer taps into a little-known story of heroism from WWII. Plus, bridging the language gap in hospitals, and how sign language interpreters translate much more than the lyrics to a song. Then, creating a “farm in a pill.” and the music of DBUK.

When it comes to climate change, there are things homeowners can do with their yards and gardens to make a difference. This special episode answers a Colorado Wonders question about bluegrass and dispels perennial myths when it comes to landscaping in Colorado. Plus the Global Cooling Prize and the wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains.

Soil testing at the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site could lead to new trails. Then, CPW has a message about wildlife encounters. Plus, the history of Nucla as the power provider works to go green. Also, what happened after the historic Apollo landing on the Moon. And, answering the need for rural sign language interpreters in Colorado.

A Netflix show focused on wrongful convictions has helped the Korey Wise Innocence Project in Colorado. Then, what the protests in Hong Kong mean to a Colorado professor. Plus, reflecting on the Storm King Mountain fire. Also, what life will be like for “El Chapo” in Colorado’s “Alcatraz of the Rockies.” Finally, the color of conversation.