Colorado Matters

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.

Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette aims for party leadership and more investigations into President Trump. Next, the organizer behind Amendment A breaks it down. Then, what’s next for Unite Colorado after independent candidates lose races. Also, a local roller derby team is the 5th best in the world. Next, behind the beer price wars. Finally, a veteran’s story.

Jared Polis emerged victorious last night. Then, outgoing governor John Hickenlooper reflects on the Democratic dominance statewide. Next, unaffiliated voters turn out big while the women vote stays stagnant. Also, Jason Crow and Phil Weiser pull off big wins. Then, the money behind the races. Next, what’s next for oil and gas after 112 and 74 fail.

It’s Election Day. Coloradans have already turned in hundreds of thousands of ballots. But what about the hundreds of thousands who don’t vote? “When you tell me that there is somebody that you want to vote for, and not the lesser of two evils, I’ll be standing right behind you too. I might even vote,” one Coloradan told us. In the latest episode of Purplish we look at how to get more people to cast their ballot. Then, there’s a lot of anger in politics these days. One solution is to bring people with different beliefs together to get to know each other. But is that the right approach? And if it isn’t, what is? DU Professor of Philosophy and Jewish Thought Sarah Pessin joins us to talk about her Hate and Protect project, and a forum she’s holding Tuesday on campus.

A new survey profiles the typical young voter ahead of the midterms. Next, how the governor candidates would likely handle the Nathan Dunlap case. Then, technology is changing how we trust. Also, how Colorado became the safest state to cast a vote. Next, a scientist who dresses up as a polar bear. Finally, behind that “french fry statue” by Herbert Bayer.

It’s not the end of the world if you forgot to put enough postage on your ballot. That voter question and others, answered. Next, a Denver rabbi explains the Mourner’s Kaddish. Then, a Columbine survivor made a documentary that follows her former classmates as they return to the school. Also, the Smithsonian is preserving black history in Five Points. Finally, Pulitzer Prize winner Jose Antonio Vargas at the Aspen Ideas Festival.