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Sept. 5, 2024: Clinical trials hope to curb and reverse Alzheimer’s; EVs drive a shift for firefighters
There’s a clinical trial underway in Colorado that is recruiting participants in an effort to treat and reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Then, electric vehicles are changing how firefighters respond to car fires. Plus, Native American skier Ross Anderson from Durango will be inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame this weekend! And, Mount Blue Sky, the highest road in North America, is now closed for repairs until spring of 2026.
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Sept. 2, 2024: Labors of love on Labor Day
On this Labor Day, people who work, to make a difference for others, including two artists, whose goal is to “paint the plains” from Bennet to Burlington, Lamar to Limon. Plus, a Colorado non-profit that makes sure working single moms have a reliable car. Also, a men’s clothier that’s making more than a fashion statement. And coffee with a cause.
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Aug. 29, 2024: State historian wants Coloradans to think about democracy; Protecting butterflies and bees
Newly-appointed state historian William Wei says Democratic governments are facing the worst crisis since the 1930s. And he hopes to get Coloradans thinking about threats to democracy at home and abroad.
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Aug. 27, 2024: Worldschooling encourages families to use the world as a classroom
Imagine living abroad, or even in another part of the country for a few months or longer, with your family in tow and using the world as your classroom. It might not be as far-fetched as you think. Three Boulder moms wrote a book on how to do it: “Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling.” Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with co-author Julie Frieder, as well as a Denver family who took up the adventure.
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For this Denver family, worldschooling was a life-changing adventure and opportunity
For Marlon and Jouanna Wells of Denver, the chance to spend four months in Mexico with their four children and two cousins was a chance to break from the routine of daily life and give their family a unique experience to learn while immersed in another culture. Chandra Thomas Whitfield talks with the Wells family about their worldschooling experience and their advice for others who want to try it, but might be hesitant to do so.
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Making the world a classroom for your children
Worldschooling is when when families, usually those with school-age children, leave their day-to-day lives to live abroad or in another part of the country or a community, using the world as a classroom. Julie Frieder co-authored the book, “Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family and Worldschooling” with fellow Boulder moms Angela Heisten and Annika Paradise.
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Aug. 22, 2024: Aging and mental health; A healthcare victory for veterans who served at K2
As people age, physical health is often top of mind, and mental health is overlooked. For “Aging Matters on Colorado Matters,” we’ll talk about ways to cope with the Colorado Gerontological Society, a nonprofit that offers support programs for older adults including free mental health counseling. Then, what’s it like to be a Colorado delegate at the DNC? And, victory for veterans fighting for medical benefits after serving at the K2 military base in Uzbekistan. And a unique trail of dinosaur tracks!
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A Colorado Springs veteran helps win the long fight for expanded medical benefits
A huge victory this month for veterans fighting for expanded medical benefits after being exposed to toxic chemicals while serving at an Army base known as K2 in Uzbekistan. Troops say they experienced serious health conditions as a result. And after a decades-long fight, the VA has finally removed barriers to them receiving treatment.
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Aug. 20, 2024: DNC delegates have new hope for election; Teachers union head on school year ahead
By day, Colorado’s convention delegates attend meetings to get motivated for the long election season. At night, they hear from the party’s most prominent leaders. Then, as kids return to school the head of the Colorado Education Association outlines the challenges and opportunities ahead. Also, exposure to the sun can be extra hard for people with darker skin. And, why Colorado raised the drinking age.
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Aug. 15, 2024: The Museum for Black Girls celebrates artistry, culture and heritage
The Museum for Black Girls in downtown Denver honors the accomplishments, resilience and “magic’’ of Black women around the world and inspires new generations. Colorado Matters co-host Chandra Thomas Whitfield toured the interactive exhibits with students from the Opening Act Theatre Camp.
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Aug. 13, 2024: Aging Matters on avoiding real estate scams; How sports benefit kids beyond the game
What’s next now that former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters has been convicted on seven charges connected to breaching election system security? Then, “Aging Matters” on how to avoid real estate scams. Plus, working through challenges to harvest Olathe sweet corn. Also, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on bird flu in Colorado. And how Project Play is working to make sports accessible to all kids.
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Aug. 8, 2024: New election challenge for county clerks; Ballroom culture makes its mark in Colorado
Colorado’s county clerks have been fighting back against disinformation and election lies for years. But this election, there’s a twist — Artificial Intelligence — and they’re training to ensure election integrity, before and after the vote. Then, ballroom culture has been sweeping the nation — and the world — for more than 40 years. How the spirit of the LGBTQ sub-culture that originated in New York City in the 1960s is shaping pop culture globally today, and making its mark here in Colorado. Plus, finding the right tree for your yard.
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Aug. 6, 2024: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on the challenges ahead; Meet Olympic cyclist Olivia Cummins
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is optimistic as he takes on the high cost of housing, reducing homelessness and rebuilding trust with the police. Then, a job fair that helps people with felony records start over. Plus, meet Colorado cyclist Olivia Cummins as she makes her Olympic debut and celebrates her birthday at the same time. And Aging Matters looks at the importance of advance medical planning.
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Taste of Ethiopia celebrates 10 years of cuisine, culture, and community
Colorado’s Ethiopian community comes together each summer for the Taste of Ethiopia. The festival marks ten years this weekend with cuisine and culture that celebrates connection and togetherness. Nebiyu Asfaw is co-founder and organizer of the festival. Cara Becknell is a volunteer. They spoke with Chandra Thomas Whitfield.
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July 30, 2024: From county clerk to courtroom, what led to charges against Tina Peters
The trial of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is scheduled to begin tomorrow, July 31, 2024 after a series of delays. She’s charged after she used her position to help Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election.
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July 24, 2024: The freedom of cycling is ageless; Ensuring inclusivity in scouting
The feeling of the wind in your hair. That’s the freedom the nonprofit “Cycling Without Age Littleton” works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.