127 episodes

Purplish is CPR News' weekly podcast about state politics, state government, Colorado policy, and political identity. This season the show is hosted by public affairs reporters Bente Birkeland and Andrew Kenney. Each week while the legislature is in session, they'll break down the latest developments, look ahead to what's next, and dive into the bigger picture of what it all means.

Purplish Colorado Public Radio

    • Government
    • 4.8 • 206 Ratings

Purplish is CPR News' weekly podcast about state politics, state government, Colorado policy, and political identity. This season the show is hosted by public affairs reporters Bente Birkeland and Andrew Kenney. Each week while the legislature is in session, they'll break down the latest developments, look ahead to what's next, and dive into the bigger picture of what it all means.

    Drinking at the Colorado Capitol

    Drinking at the Colorado Capitol

    Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature’s long tradition of social drinking comes with risks […]

    • 25 min
    The new oil and gas war

    The new oil and gas war

    Battles over air quality and the future of drilling are threatening to spill out of the state capitol and onto your ballot.

    • 23 min
    Is Colorado really about to commit to passenger rail?

    Is Colorado really about to commit to passenger rail?

    The state has a “train guy” for governor, and the federal government is offering billions in funding.

    • 35 min
    Lawmakers’ $1.5B tax credit battle royale

    Lawmakers’ $1.5B tax credit battle royale

    Spending limits make it hard for the legislature to put new priorities in the budget. But the tax code is another matter altogether.

    • 28 min
    Is Colorado’s medical aid in dying law too hard to use?

    Is Colorado’s medical aid in dying law too hard to use?

    Each year, hundreds of Coloradans with terminal illnesses use medication to aid their deaths. But guardrails put in to prevent abuse can turn into major roadblocks for patients. Now lawmakers are considering some changes to the policy.

    • 31 min
    What do all the new immigrant arrivals mean for Colorado?

    What do all the new immigrant arrivals mean for Colorado?

    Denver is cutting its budget to keep up with the cost of sheltering the steady flow of arrivals from the southern border, and that's leading to strain between cities, and questions about what role the state should play.

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
206 Ratings

206 Ratings

Sarah Moped ,

My favorite political podcast

It can be difficult to find news about local politics but Purplish does a great job doing just that! I learn so much with each episode and am entertained along the way.

bryyyydawg ,

Insightful

Purplish is incredibly insightful for everyone, no matter where you stand on the political spectrum, no matter what level of involvement! I listened when I was an undergrad in PSCI and I listen today as a campaign manager.

daveherrald ,

Good way to keep up, Megan makes it weird

This podcast is a good way to keep up on CO politics. Bente and Andrew do a nice job of laying out the issues, contextualizing the news, and keeping biases in check. It’s weird when Megan gets on the mic. She always makes it about how she’s the editor, she’s the boss, she’s in charge. The comment about her new years resolution being “to get performance reviews in on time” is just a way for her to remind everyone she’s a manager. Big whoopi ding dang Megan. Nobody cares. Stop making your appearances on the mic so awky. I cringe for the others. Anyway, keep up the good work Bente and Andrew!

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