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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.

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    Feb. 13, 2026: A love story… decades in the making; Endangered castle; Where new plays are born

    Even if you think Valentine's is a Hallmark holiday, we think you'll be heartened by a love story that begins in grade school. Then, a castle sits in disrepair in Gunnison. It's just landed on Colorado's Most Endangered Places list. Plus, we "Raise the Curtain," on the Denver New Play Summit. And, Ryan asks, "Would I date that building?"

    49 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Feb. 12, 2026: Radio pioneer, civil rights advocate Dr. Daddio's lasting legacy; Black holes, microplastics as art

    Colorado is mourning the loss of a radio legend; we remember the life and legacy of James "Dr. Daddio" Walker whose radio station KDKO was long known as "The Soul of the Rockies." Then, how do you recruit more teachers of color? Students at Northglenn High School recently tried to address that concern. Also, black holes, microplastics and new beginnings sound like things that may not go together. But for a Colorado Springs artist they have quite a lot in common.

    49 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Feb. 11, 2026: Colorado pairs team helps Team USA skate to gold; 'Go as a River' a global phenomenon

    Over the weekend, pairs skaters Danny O’Shea and Ellie Kam helped the U.S. figure skating team win gold. O’Shea graduated from the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Kam’s still a student there. Pairs competition begins in earnest this weekend. We reached their coach, Drew Meekins, of Denver, Tuesday, in Italy. Then, Gunnison author Shelley Read's debut novel, "Go As a River," has now topped 1 million copies worldwide. We turn the page with her again at Colorado Mesa University.

    49 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    February 10, 2026: A guide to detecting concussions; First-hand stories to reform juvenile justice system

    There’s been an evolution in understanding concussions and a Colorado researcher has teamed up with experts worldwide to offer an easy guide for coaches and parents to recognize and to know what to do when a young athlete gets a concussion. Then, a push for juvenile justice reform at the state capitol through the first-hand stories of adults who were incarcerated as children. Also, the unseasonably warm weather has meant more fatal traffic crashes; we talk with a woman working to help injured motorcyclists and their families. Plus, a Valentine's Day tradition that has volunteers waiting in years' long lines to help.

    49 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    February 9, 2026: President's dislike of Colorado; Dog Stars' post-apocalyptic Colorado heads to big screen

    President Trump has made it clear: He has beef with Colorado, from his ire over the presidential portrait that once hung in the State Capitol to mail-in balloting to immigration policy. We delve into that with Purplish. Then, long before the COVID pandemic, novelist Peter Heller imagined a world wiped out by a virus, and some lonely Colorado survivors, in his debut novel, "The Dog Star" in 2012. Now it's headed to the big screen.

    40 min

  6. 6 FEB

    Feb. 6, 2026: How Colorado's borderlands shape the US and Mexico today; Cowboys and East Indians

    He’s been U.S. Senator, Interior Secretary, and Ambassador to Mexico. Now, Ken Salazar is donating his papers and many keepsakes to History Colorado. They paint a picture of his public service and of his family’s deep roots in The San Luis Valley. Then, a promise to high schoolers in the Gunnison Valley of free tuition to Western Colorado University. Plus, we "Raise the Curtain" on the new play "Cowboys and East Indians" with Fort Collins author Nina McConigley. And the Colorado Symphony debuts in NYC!

    49 min

  7. 5 FEB

    Feb. 5, 2026: New leader's vision for Club 20; 'Portraits in Aging' on loving your work; future of local theater

    Club 20 has been the political force on Colorado’s Western Slope since the 1950s. The group’s newest leader says he wants to be a lot louder fighting for issues in the region while also being more hospitable to Front Range politicians. Then, for Aging Matters, we share another "Portrait in Aging," celebrating our state's fastest-growing population. Today, an 80-year-old Arvada woman who still loves to work. Plus, the pushback and debate over coal power plants in Colorado. Also, Colorado's Great Outdoors is not always inclusive of people with disabilities; a new booking platform works to change that. And, we "Raise the Curtain" on the future of local theater and anticipated shows this season.

    49 min

  8. 4 FEB

    February 4, 2026: Why states are integral to election integrity; Coaches on artistry, pressure of figure skating

    The president just suggested nationalizing elections. The constitution has something to say about that. So does our guest, Matt Crane, the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association. Then, two Colorado-based figure skating coaches talk about the artistry, pressure, and finding balance as three of their skaters get ready to compete at the Olympics. Plus, why some parents are opting for landlines instead of smart phones for children. And the Colorado South Asian artist collective celebrates its first anniversary in Evergreen and looks forward to the future.

    49 min
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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.

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