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Colorado Matters

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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    April 21, 2025: Remembering the Pope; State lawmakers on immigrant protections; Psilocybin and postpartum

    Regis University President Salvador Aceves says he was struck by the Pope's humanity when they met last year. Aceves reflects on the Pope's impact and legacy as the world mourns. Then, Purplish looks into the state's protections for immigrants as state lawmakers debate what to do next. Also, "The Trip" explores how psilocybin might treat postpartum depression. And using comedy to offset the anxiety of climate change.

    49 min

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    April 18, 2025: Car buying considerations; Western Slope judge tells ICE to back off

    The Colorado Auto Show opens today amid tariffs. We ask the head of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association about car buying in today's economy. Then, a judge on the Western Slope orders ICE to stay out of county courthouses. Also, a man who dresses as a chicken has a serious message about self-care in Colorado's ski towns. Plus, as the Nuggets begin the playoffs, the untold story of star center Nikola Jokić, the FoCoMX music festival begins, and how an ice castle and troll are helping towns in Teller County.

    49 min

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    April 17, 2025: A Colorado Matters encore: Embrace a 'Wonder Year' of worldschooling

    Imagine living abroad, or even in another part of the U.S. for a few months or longer, with your family in tow and using the world as your classroom. It might not be as far-fetched as you think. Three Boulder moms wrote a book on how to do it: "Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling." Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with co-author Julie Frieder in August, as well as a Denver family who took up the adventure. This is an encore episode of Colorado Matters which first aired on August 27, 2024.

    48 min

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    April 16, 2025: Stand-up comic heals with 'Tromedy'; France knights Colorado astrophysicist

    Comedian Nancy Norton shares highlights from The Tromedy Podcast. Norton, a former nurse in Boulder, is trained in therapeutic humor. Then, for a second year, Colorado sends a Windsor High School student to the Poetry Out Loud national finals. And, an astrophysicist at NCAR receives one of France's highest honors.

    48 min

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    April 15, 2025: A measles checkup; State lawmakers working to preserve trans rights

    For the first time in nearly three decades, Colorado has three confirmed cases of the measles. But it's not considered an outbreak yet. Then, as the federal government rolls back rights for transgender Americans, Colorado is moving to expand protections. We'll look at the debate with Purplish. Plus, rural Colorado braces for Medicaid cuts and the impact of tariffs.

    49 min

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    April 14, 2025: New Fort Lewis president on supporting Indigenous, first-gen students; '12 Tablecloths'

    She was the first in her family to go to college. Now she's a college president, helping other first-gen students navigate higher ed. We speak with the new president of Fort Lewis College, Dr. Heather Shotton, about job readiness in rural Colorado. Then, the San Luis Valley braces for cuts to Medicaid. And artist and historian Chloé Duplessis' new exhibit, "12 Tablecloths" at the Trinidad History Museum, gives a seat at the table to Black domestic workers whose stories were nearly forgotten.

    48 min

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    April 10, 2025: International torture trial in Denver; Colorado entrepreneur eyes A.I. and audio

    A trial is underway in Denver for a man accused of torture in The Gambia. We'll talk through the accusations and why it's happening in Colorado. Then, a Colorado entrepreneur is working to bring audio in movies and online content to the next level, using ethically-sourced Artificial Intelligence. Plus, why the pine beetle is spreading again. And a sendoff for a beloved ski lift!

    49 min

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    April 9, 2025: ICE's 'collateral arrests' include a former slave; Choir director finds harmony off stage

    In rounding up the "worst first," immigration agents also conduct what they consider "collateral arrests." Then, the French ambassador to the US visits Colorado where he discusses aerospace and business opportunities amid tariffs. Also, the region's new EPA administrator on energy, climate change, and clean air & water. And later, creating harmony in the workplace.

    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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  • Kanal
    Colorado Public Radio
  • Skapad av
    Colorado Public Radio
  • Aktiva år
    2006 - 2025
  • Avsnitt
    2 tn
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    © Colorado Public Radio
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    Colorado Matters

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