City Cast Denver

Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver. It’s the daily news podcast for all Denverites — whether you’ve been here for six months or six generations. We’ll break down the news you need (and want) to know with journalists and culture makers; activists and artists; neighbors and ne’er-do-wells — and John Elway, if he ever returns our calls. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at denver.citycast.fm.. Named Westword's Best Podcast of 2021, 2023

  1. 14h ago

    How the Broncos Are Buying Up Land for a New Stadium

    Ever since Mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated in 2023, he’s made a priority of both keeping the Broncos in Denver, but also working with the team on a brand new stadium (that could host a Super Bowl or Beyonce). The City of Denver published a new small area plan last week, laying out a vision for development around the Broncos’ proposed site in Burnham Yard. Today, we are revisiting a conversation host Bree Davies had with BusinessDen’s Thomas Gounley and Justin Wingerter as they were just starting to uncover the story behind the push for a new Broncos stadium. Today is the last day of our Fall Membership Campaign, and we need your help! We are still a few members short of our goal of 200 new signups. So if you want that slick new dad hat we’re giving away, sign up today! No better time than now to sign up and become a City Cast Denver Neighbor. It’s just $10 per month!  Join the Neighborhood today! ••This episode first aired on July 16, 2025.•• For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think about the plan for a new Broncos stadium? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 17 episode: Denver Film Xcel Energy Blue Sky Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

  2. 3d ago

    City Council’s Controversial Votes, a Crowded Race on a Crowded Ballot, and Green Chile Season!

    There are ten candidates in the running to fill the vacant at-large city council position. With less than three weeks until election day how are all the candidates setting themselves apart? Denver Post City Government reporter Elliott Wenzler joins Bree Davies to talk about two women in the race running for this short-term position that will be on ballots again next spring. Plus, they go beyond the headlines of some contentious city council votes involving deportation flights and AI chatbots and share their wins and fails of the week. Oh, and if you’re a City Cast Denver Neighbor you get a special segment just for members where Elliott and Bree discuss the best parts about it not being blazing hot in October anymore. At-large candidates Monica Martinez, Melissa Mejia, and Jake Browne have made appearances on City Cast Denver before. Bree talked about her interview with co-op housing expert Sarah Wells and Queen City Cooperative’s affordable housing model and DPD’s new car crash reporting app. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. We’re coming to the end of our Fall Membership Campaign! We still have a massive goal to reach and we need you! If you want that slick new dad hat we’re giving away, sign up today! No better time than now to sign up and become a City Cast Denver Neighbor. It’s just $10 per month!  Join the Neighborhood today! Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 16 episode: Denver Film Xcel Energy Blue Sky Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

  3. 4d ago

    The Politics of Swiping Left or Right, Spooky Season Recs, and the Rise of Vegan Restaurants

    Are politics creating a division in Denver’s dating scene? Or are lovers on opposite sides of the political spectrum just really good at navigating conflict? Food and dating contributor Sara Rosenthal talked to local couples therapists, and she tells host Bree Davies about the state of partisan love in the Mile High City. They also discuss some recent vegan restaurant openings and share personal recommendations for what to do this spooky season! Bree mentioned the Broadway Halloween Parade’s great “know before you go” guide to the event this weekend. Sara recommended the Tracks Halloween Weekend festivities and the 13th Floor Haunted House.  We’re deep into this fall’s Membership Campaign! We still need your help to reach our goal – if you want that awesome new dad hat and the satisfying knowledge that you’re supporting local journalism, now is the perfect time to sign up and become a City Cast Denver Neighbor. It’s just $10 per month! Sign up today. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! How are you celebrating Halloween this month? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this October 15th episode: Denver Film Xcel Energy Blue Sky Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

  4. 5d ago

    What's the Denver-est Halloween Costume of 2026? Plus, Your Takes on Compost, Pizza, and Denver's Unwritten Rules

    Host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love are opening up the mailbag to hear from you, our dear listeners. We’re sharing your ideas for a new name for Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, what Colorado rules of thumb you live by, and a very specific listener recommendation for a Casa Bonita-like pizza experience in Colorado Springs. Plus, Olivia shares her top five most Denver halloween costume ideas to give you some inspiration! Bree mentioned a list of the best local stores to find a great halloween costume, from City Cast Denver’s recent Keep It Local newsletter. We’re in the midst of our Fall Membership Campaign! We still have a big goal to chip away at and we need your help! If you want that slick new dad hat we’re giving away if you sign up today (plus, that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from supporting local journalism) now is the time to sign up and become a City Cast Denver Neighbor. It’s just $10 per month!  Join the Neighborhood today! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What is your Halloween costume going to be this year? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this October 14 episode: Denver Film Xcel Energy Blue Sky Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

  5. 6d ago

    CoCo Ballot Blame Game, Victor Marx's Scandal Streak, and the Viral Punch at DIA

    There’s a measure on this November’s ballot that would create a sales tax to support the proposed Front Range Passenger Rail, but around 800,000 ballots featuring 7A were sent out this week to Coloradans that don’t technically have a say in the matter. Now everyone is asking: Who messed up, and how will they fix it? City Cast producer Jason Paton has been reporting on the snafu in our newsletter, and he joins contributor Miriam Moreno and producer Olivia Jewell Love to break down the details. Then, the crew takes a tour of Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx’s string of recent scandals, including some pretty sizable campaign finance violations. Plus, they watch a video about an altercation in the Frontier corridor at DIA.  Welcome to Day 4 of our Fall Membership Campaign! We are in danger of not meeting our lofty goal of 200 new neighbors, and we need your help! If you want that slick new dad hat and that warm feeling you get from supporting local journalism, now is the perfect time to sign up as a City Cast Denver Neighbor. It’s just $10 per month! Sign up today. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! Did you mistakenly get the CoCo measure on your ballot? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ If you enjoyed this interview with Evan Baker, a partner at Chalat Hatten and Banker, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 13th episode: Denver Film Xcel Energy Blue Sky Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

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Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver. It’s the daily news podcast for all Denverites — whether you’ve been here for six months or six generations. We’ll break down the news you need (and want) to know with journalists and culture makers; activists and artists; neighbors and ne’er-do-wells — and John Elway, if he ever returns our calls. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at denver.citycast.fm.. Named Westword's Best Podcast of 2021, 2023

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