Feb. 3, 2025: Federal workers have a decision to make; Remembering the ‘Cowboy Chancellor’
Federal employees have until Thursday to resign voluntarily. There are 40,000 U.S. government workers in Colorado. Tom Temin, the host of the Federal Drive and columnist for the Federal News Network, at outlet for government workers, joins us. Then, what do Colorado voters think about the Trump presidency so far? Plus, remembering Daniel Ritchie, a steward of arts and education known as the “Cowboy Chancellor.” Later, State Sen. Iman Jodeh breaks down stereotypes about the hijab. And go for another ride in the Great Dale House Car.
Jan. 31, 2025: Paying college athletes; Colorado’s most endangered places
College athletics will never be the same; the state legislature may let universities pay players. Federal court settlements are forcing the changes. Then, four historic locations in Colorado have been added to the state’s most endangered places list. Plus, it’s skijoring season! And the Local 303 shares the top Colorado artists of 2024 as chosen by listeners.
Listeners chose their favorite Colorado bands. Here they are
Indie 102.3 regularly showcases Colorado musicians. At the end of the year, listeners vote for their favorites. The top 15 were just unveiled. Host and Local Music Director Alisha Sweeney shares some of them with us.
Jan. 29, 2025: ICE deportation appears imminent in Colorado; Celebrating the Lunar New Year
The long-promised “Operation Aurora” crackdown on unlawful immigration looks like it’s about to begin in Colorado. We’ll sort through the developments. Then, with or without the United States, the world pursues green energy. Plus a threatened federal funding freeze sheds light on how much the state’s largest safety-net hospital relies on federal money. And Colorado marks the Lunar New Year with a state holiday.
Jan. 27, 2025: Preservationist Dana Crawford; ‘The Reservoir’ takes on tough subjects with comedy
She loved old buildings. And fought to save them from the wrecking ball. Today, we remember Colorado developer and preservationist Dana Crawford who’s died at age 93. Then, playwright, and recovering alcoholic, Jake Brasch, takes us inside his mind with his new play, “The Reservoir” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
In ‘The Reservoir,’ alcoholism, Alzheimer’s and, yes, laughter take the stage
In “The Reservoir,” playwright and Denver native Jake Brasch explores addiction and dementia… with a heaping side of laughter. The show was incubated at the prestigious Colorado New Play Summit.
Jan. 24, 2025: Denver7’s Lisa Hidalgo on cold, snow, and her love for meteorology; Refugee resettlement stalls
From the bitter cold to wind chill, snowpack, climate science, and her love for meteorology, Denver7’s new chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo joins us. Then, refugees find themselves in limbo after their flights are canceled by the Trump administration. We’ll hear from one of Colorado’s official resettlement agencies. Plus, the world’s largest passenger plane is heading to Colorado. And a new play in Boulder weaves together environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and an unlikely romance.
It’s Lisa Hidalgo! Our climate & weather chats continue with Denver7’s new chief meteorologist
The tradition continues… but with a new voice. Our monthly conversations about Colorado’s weather and climate now feature Lisa Hidalgo. She took the reins (rains?) at Denver7 from longtime weatherman Mike Nelson.
The jumbo-est of jumbo jets is coming to Colorado
The German carrier Lufthansa will operate the double-decker A380 between Munich and Denver.
Jan. 22, 2025: Colorado defends birthright citizenship; January 6th pardons include Coloradans
A day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president, Colorado’s attorney general sued him over changes to birthright citizenship. Phil Weiser joins AGs from Maine to Hawaii in challenging President Trump’s executive order, titled, “Protecting The Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” Then, the January 6th pardons include at least 20 Coloradans. Plus, a DACA recipient on his constant fear of deportation. And how wildfire inspired author Laura Pritchett.
‘If you’re born here, you are a citizen.’ Colorado’s Attorney General on why he’s suing President Trump over birthright citizenship
“The constitution makes very clear in the 14th Amendment that if you’re born here on U.S. soil, you are a citizen. You have the rights of a citizen.”
Jan. 13, 2025: Longtime ski executive is ‘disillusioned’ with corporate sustainability
Americans are “swapping revolution for sorting plastic bottles,” writes Auden Schendler in his new book, “Terrible Beauty.”
Why this longtime Aspen ski executive thinks corporate sustainability is a scam
In “Terrible Beauty,” former sustainability director for Aspen’s ski resorts Auden Schendler pens an ode to all that climate change threatens.
Jan. 10, 2025: Gov. Polis on housing, immigration; CPR News bids a legendary journalist farewell
From increasing Colorado’s stock of starter homes to how the state will cooperate with — or buck — the incoming Trump Administration, Governor Jared Polis goes in-depth after his State of the State speech. Then, a drought of more than 3,000 days ends as the Denver Broncos return to the NFL playoffs. A former player rates their chances. Also, Colorado Wonders about cowboy boot etiquette. And, Colorado Matters says adieu to a legendary journalist. Michelle P. Fulcher is retiring.
A first-class journalist embarks on her next journey
After a newspaper career that landed her a Pulitzer Prize, Michelle P. Fulcher joined Colorado Matters as a producer in 2007. She has brought hard-hitting political interviews to the air, and delights in human-interest stories. In her own words, she’s always on the lookout for “juicy, people-y” segments. Host Ryan Warner has this audio celebration.
Interview: Setting his agenda for 2025, Polis lays out strategies to stand up to hail and to Trump in 2025 State of the State
In a conversation after his State of the State address, the governor details strategies for the coming year.
