Colorado Matters

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Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.

  1. há 15 h

    July 7, 2026: Colorado Black Arts Festival marks 40 years of community; Assessing the primary

    The Colorado Black Arts Festival marks a milestone this summer. One of the state's most enduring cultural institutions is celebrating 40 years of showcasing Black art, music, food, and community as the festival returns to Denver’s City Park July 10-12 with the theme, “Through Our Eyes,” a reflection on past, present, and future. We chat with executive director Jaleesa McIntosh and featured artist Keisha Makonese. Then, Purplish takes stock of the primary election and what it may say about the state of politics in Colorado heading into the general election.

    49 min

  2. há 1 dia

    July 6, 2026: Climate change fueling wildfires; After electrocution, Melissa Strong climbs again

    Climate change means stronger winds and more dry lightning, says Senior Editor at Inside Climate News Michael Kodas. The Boulder journalist is the author of "Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame." Then, Estes Park climber and restaurateur Melissa Strong has written "Climbing Through," about recovering from electrocution.

    49 min

  3. há 4 dias

    July 3, 2026: Leave No Trace makes its mark; Indigenous beadwork as haute couture

    In the face of global climate change, what room is there for the concept of "Leave No Trace?" We sit on a riverbank and ask the head of the Boulder-based Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, which is in its third decade. Then, we get a bead on Indigenous designers Adrian Stevens and Sean Snyder who have been celebrated by both Vogue and the Denver Art Museum.

    49 min

  4. há 5 dias

    July 2, 2026: A Colorado descendant of Thomas Jefferson hopes to unite family; The wildfire watch in Ouray

    As America prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Colorado man with ties to one of the Founding Fathers, reckons with the country's complicated history and a family divided. Then, as wildfires continue to burn in parts of Colorado, we hear the stories of people forced to leave their homes at one of the largest, the Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray. Plus, a new documentary streaming on HBO Max shares the history of the legendary band, Earth Wind & Fire, featuring Philip Bailey from Denver. And as America marks 250 years, we re-share a musical milestone for Colorado jazz saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. who performed the National Anthem at an NFL game.

    49 min

  5. há 6 dias

    July 1, 2026: Taking Colorado's political pulse post-primary

    With one statewide race still too close to call, we take Colorado's political pulse after the primary election. We dip into victory speeches and get insight from a panel of politicos: Alton Dillard, an unaffiliated communications specialist; Bianca Emerson, a Democratic political strategist and president of Colorado Black Women for Political Action; and Republican Krista Kafer, weekly opinion columnist for the Denver Post.

    49 min

  6. 30 de jun.

    June 30, 2026: How the vote is counted in Colorado; History at the state capitol

    At least five major wildfires continue to burn in parts of the state today, prompting some evacuations and air quality warnings. Then, it's Election Day in Colorado; we'll take a closer look at how your vote is counted and why it can take weeks to get final results. Also, as Colorado marks its 150th anniversary, Purplish shares the unique history inside the State Capitol. Plus, Annie Barbour is nominated for a Henry Award from the Colorado Theatre Guild for her work at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder for "Brooklyn Laundry," a role that took on deeper personal meaning. We spoke with her in March for our series, "Raise the Curtain," highlighting Colorado's vibrant theater scene.

    49 min

  7. 29 de jun.

    June 29, 2026: How Trump voters seized the party from Republican leaders

    Long before Donald Trump came to power, the Republican party was getting ready for him... or someone like him. You can go as far back as Nixon’s loss to Kennedy, which University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket does in his new book. It’s titled “The Elephants in the Room: How Trump Voters Seized the Party from Republican Leaders.” But it’s not just a look back. It’s a reflection on political violence today. Masket also ponders what the GOP might look like after Trump. We traveled to The Tattered Cover Book Store on Colfax in Denver for the book’s release.

    49 min

  8. 26 de jun.

    June 26, 2026: Megan Falley reflects on the afterlife in 'Searching for Jobie;' What's on rural voters' minds?

    In mountain towns and plains communities, voters approach Tuesday’s primary with a unique agenda. CPR has been traveling the state to hear what’s on their minds. Then, Megan Falley, the widow of Colorado's late poet laureate, Andrea Gibson, reflects on loss and the possibility of an afterlife with Andrea Dukakis for "Searching for Jobie." A film of Gibson's final live performance with the Colorado Symphony premieres at Red Rocks on July 5. And later, the Local 303 celebrates Pride with local musicians ahead of this Sunday's parade and the Local 303 meetup on Monday.

    49 min
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Sobre

Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.

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  • Canal
    Colorado Public Radio
  • Criado por
    Colorado Public Radio
  • Anos de atividade
    2006 - 2026
  • Episódios
    600
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Colorado Public Radio
  • Site do podcast
    Colorado Matters

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