Boulder Valley Frequency

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We cover news, events, and voices shaping the Boulder Valley — all in a tight, reliable package for people on the move. Whether you ride, drive, or walk, our weekly episodes — under 15 minutes each — will help you be an informed community member.

  1. 8H AGO

    Caribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned

    Caribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned April 15, 2026 Sources: Court: Boulder can’t charge for body cam footage in police misconduct coloradofoic.org/court-of-appeals-colorado-law-enforcement-agencies-cannot-charge-fees-for-bodycam-footage-of-alleged-officer-misconduct/ Colorado’s Artemis II connections cpr.org/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-colorado-lockheed-martin-space/ lasp.colorado.edu/2026/03/27/nasa-names-cu-boulder-lasp-planetary-scientist-paul-hayne-to-artemis-geology-team/ Boulder County: More job cuts coming this year bouldercounty.gov/news/good-governance-and-county-budget-update/ Boulder halfway to affordable housing goal bouldercolorado.gov/news/housing-and-human-services-year-review-2 boulderbeat.news/2019/04/06/boulder-ups-affordable-housing-goal/ Caribou Current: April edition Saturdays at Your Place with Retirement Party and Kerosene Heights 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder cariboucurrent.com/stories/kerosene-heights-chance-smith-feature-fox-theatre,87675 Bigfoot Days Festival Friday-Saturday, April 24-25 Estes Park visitestespark.com/events-calendar/spring-events/bigfoot-days/ Stanley Jordan at Caribou Room 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Highway 72 + County Road 128 Story: cariboucurrent.com/stories/stanley-jordan-caribou-room-feature,87697 Caribou Current on newsstands now! cariboucurrent.com Next week A child psychologist on the harms of conversion therapy and social media One More Thing excerpt from: Artemis I I press conference, astronaut Victor Glover speaking about Unity music:  winter sunset. - hijaq  --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    22 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Friday check-in; Get out to BIFF, uncut conversation with Kathy Beeck

    BIFF turns 22  Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic sits down with Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) co-founder Kathy Beeck ahead of the 22nd event — and the last one before Sundance comes here next year.  “It's everybody's festival” What makes BIFF special? Collaboration, Beeck says: BIFF partners with local musicians and nonprofits to pull more people into the experience.  Story above all How do you get a film into BIFF? By telling a great story. “ That's what we look for more than anything else.” BIFF 2026: April 9-12 Learn more and get tickets

    33 min

  3. APR 8

    ‘Cancel it’: CU students, profs sound the alarm on AI deal

    April 8, 2026 SupportThis podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Sources - Headlines: Half of NOAA staff face furloughs https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/02/half-of-staff-at-boulders-noaa-global-monitoring-lab-face-furloughs-as-funding-freeze-drags-on/ U.S. Forest Service to close research stations that research wildfire ​​https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/climate/forest-service-research-stations.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Y1A.G88k.rIupHYiSkZ8O&smid=url-share https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/reorganization Dark Horse auctioning off decor https://bid.rollerauction.com/auctions/24945/landing https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DwP1psbje/ CU profs, students sound the alarm on AI deal Featuring Aaron Gluck, PhD student in computer science and member of iSAT, the National AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming; and Lori Emerson, professor of media studies Open letter: Google Doc Get involved Contact ai_critical@proton.me News coverage of Coloradans who died by suicide in connection with AI use: denverpost.com/2025/09/18/character-ai-bots-teens-suicide/cbsnews.com/news/chatgpt-lawsuit-colordo-man-suicide-openai-sam-altman/ Bonus content Listen to the full interview with Aaron Gluck + Lori Emerson at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. One More Thing excerpt from: Bernie Sanders talks to Claude YouTube video Music by Kelly Garry --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    22 min

  4. APR 1

    Colorado child care crisis, Boulder vacancy tax proposal, No Kings rally and water restrictions

    Colorado child care crisis, Boulder vacancy tax proposal, No Kings rally and water restrictions April 1, 2026 This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com Headlines Vacancy tax proposed for empty homes, businesses huduser.gov/portal/publications/pdf/CMARtables_BoulderCO_24.pdfbouldervacancytax.org/ BoCo towns eye water restrictions amid drought Erie: Mandatory no outdoor watering until early April Boulder: No restrictions yet; could be implemented “on or around May 1” Front Range roundup from Denver 7 BVSD info + engagement sessions on enrollment declines, school closures Links, RSVP + more info: bvsd.org/current-topics/declining-enrollment/connect-with-us-on-this-important-topic Main Story Colorado’s Child Care Crisis, from Boulder’s Point of View “Childcare to me is a collective benefit… it’s an essential infrastructure.”  That’s Karen Manahan of Boulder Day Nursery, and it’s the framing for this week’s main story. Colorado’s child care system is under enormous strain:  Families struggle to find care at all  Licensed care in Boulder County costs about $19,000 per child annually, the highest in the state  Child care workers remain underpaid  Providers are financially fragile  Federal funding that helps families afford care is under threat This week, Shay introduces a new four-part reporting series on child care in Colorado, produced with journalist Andrea Steffes Tuttle and funded by Gary Community Ventures.. As Andrew puts it: “I don’t notice it because it’s super awesome. I notice it because it’s a broken system.” Andrea and Shay also hope to turn the reporting series into a print zine that can reach community spaces beyond traditional newspaper audiences. If you’d like to help fund that project, they’d love to hear from you. Bonus content Listen to the extended interview with Andrew Hyde at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Listen to the full interview with Karen + Mary of Boulder Day Nursery at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Next Week Shay looks at a CU artificial intelligence deal that critics say could seriously threaten the privacy of students and faculty across campus. --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic *Find bonus content and s

    18 min

  5. MAR 25

    NCAR Uncertainty, Police Oversight, and Andy Mann on Ocean Conservation and Storytelling

    NCAR Uncertainty, Police Oversight, and Andy Mann on Ocean Conservation and Storytelling March 25, 2026 Support This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com HeadlinesPolice oversight chair cleared after union complaint Boulder’s police watchdog panel chair has been cleared of wrongdoing, the city attorney’s office says. Complaint by police union unfounded. BRL The latest: Fight to save NCAR UCAR sues to stop dismantling of NCAR. Colorado SunCU Boulder submits proposal to run NCAR with 2 other universities. BRLLafayette to name those in unmarked graves Lafayette will install a plaque naming about 200 people buried in unmarked graves at the city cemetery. The effort follows years of work by local historians and residents. Many of those buried were Hispanic and Latino community members with descendants still in the area. Feature Andy Mann on ocean storytelling, conservation, and bringing it all to the stage Later in the episode, Jeff Rozic talks with Andy Mann, an Emmy-nominated director, National Geographic photographer, musician, and co-founder of SeaLegacy. Mann discusses his path from working in Boulder restaurant kitchens and climbing around Flagstaff to building a career in photography, filmmaking, and conservation storytelling. He shares how Boulder shaped his early life, how National Geographic assignments helped turn his focus toward ocean conservation, and why he believes storytelling can help drive real-world environmental change. He also talks about recent work in Iceland with a group of musicians creating conservation-inspired music, a major marine protection effort in Chile, and his evolving live performance project, The Helmsman, which blends songs, stories, and visuals from a life spent documenting the natural world. Mann will perform April 23 at Chautauqua Community House with Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl. andymann.com instagram.com/andy_mann/ Bonus content Listen to the full interview at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Next week A look at Colorado’s child care crisis One More Thing: "Full Moon Fight"- Andy Mann  --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    30 min

  6. MAR 18

    ‘The long shadow of gun violence' - King Soopers shooting, 5 years later

    ‘The long shadow of gun violence’ - King Soopers shooting, 5 years laterErika Mahoney, daughter of victim, talks grief, healing and the power of storytelling - March 18, 2025 HeadlinesBoulder looks for alternatives to Flock City will start competitive bidding process this month; looks to form a task force of data + technology experts. Read more Longmont moves ahead with downtown campus, transit hub City Council OK’d 3 agreements that could eventually result in a campus for Front Range Community College at First and Main, plus a new bus station + parking garage. Read more from the city and Longmont Times-Call  Court tosses Superior airport noise lawsuit But a case over the use of leaded airplane fuel can move forward, a judge ruled. Read more from Boulder Daily Cameraand see Superior’s response Research Lyons mayor + trustee candidates. Lyons Recorder; Colorado buys 3,000-acre ranch next to Eldora. Colorado Sun Daughter of King Soopers shooting victim on grief, healing and the power of storytelling Erika Mahoney, a Boulder-born journalist, lost her father, Kevin Mahoney in the 2021 King Soopers shooting. She created Senseless, an 8-part podcast, to explore the impact of losing her father in such a sudden, violent and public way. Listen to Senseless On Lemonada Media, Spotify, Apple and wherever you get your podcasts Boulder Strong Day of Remembrance 4-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway Bonus content Listen to the full interview with Erika at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Next week Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic interviews award-winning storyteller and National Geographic photographer Andy Mann One More Thing "SF Meditation" - Kelly Garry --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + Producer: Shay Castle Audio Producer + Music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic

    23 min

  7. MAR 11

    What Is the Boulder TimeBank? Plus Measles Cases & Lafayette Cemetery Controversy

    March 11, 2026 This week’s episode is sponsored by the Dairy Arts Center’s most dynamic night of the year—PEEK—returns April 23, 2026 with the Crystal Ball Gala. Tickets are on sale now at thedairy.org. HeadlinesPolice union files complaint against watchdog Cops accuse member of oversight panel of bias for statements about historically over-policed communities and lack of faith in the review process. Read more from Boulder Reporting Lab Lafayette may revisit plaque for unmarked graves Some 200 people were buried in unmarked graves in the Lafayette Cemetery in the early 1900s. The cemetery was closed to burials after human remains were discovered in a plot being prepared for another person. The city is mapping the entire cemetery, a project now six weeks overdue. Read more from 9News Related: Racism and Discrimination at the Lafayette Swimming Pool, 1934. An opening reception for the exhibit is 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 13  Measles outbreak grows in Broomfield 7 kids connected to 2 schools infected; unvaccinated students, staff told to stay away for 21 days. The Colorado Sun Get paid $500 to fire-proof your home Learn more and apply by October 8: bouldercounty.gov/news/500-wildfire-mitigation-rebate-opens-two-months-early/ Boulder TimeBank + the power of alternative economies What is your time worth? On Boulder’s TimeBank, it’s worth just as much as anyone else’s.  What is TimeBanking? An exchange of goods, skills or services: Spend an hour editing or petsitting, get an hour to “spend” on whatever other members are offering Visit timebankboulder.org to learn more and sign up Listen to the full interview with Heather at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Next week Shay is joined by Erika Mahoney, a journalist and daughter of King Soopers shooting victim Kevin Mahoney.  One More Thing Excerpt from Rich Roll Podcast ep 951 Music by Kelly Garry --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    21 min

  8. MAR 4

    Fire at Chautauqua, Flock protest and Ned’s first poet laureate

    Fire at Chautauqua, Flock protest and Ned’s first poet laureateMarch 4, 2026: All headlines HeadlinesFire at Boulder’s Chautauqua The Bluebell Fire burned 1.5 acres before being extinguished the same day. More than 100 firefighters responded.  CU student journalists ‘not guilty’ in covering Palestine protest Three student journalists were initially barred from campus and faced code of conduct charges for covering an October 2025 protest against military contractor Lockheed Martin. The demonstration was the third such event in which students faced disciplinary action from the university. Read more from the Daily Camera BONUS CONTENT: An interview with Palestine Legal Defense Fund attorney Zoha Khalili about CU’s troubling pattern of punishing pro-Palestine activities. Listen at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Boulder releases draft Comprehensive Plan The Comp Plan guides Boulder’s decision-making for the next 15-20 years. Read the draft and comment by April 6. GO: Comprehensive Plan Open House: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder Bill to curb Flock cameras watered down Senate Bill 70, sponsored by Boulder’s Judy Amabile, would allow law enforcement to search a person’s location data up to 72 hours in the past without a warrant, and would continue to allow controversial data-sharing across jurisdictions. Read more from BRL GET INVOLVED: March 7 demonstration against Flock, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. How to participate BONUS CONTENT: Listen to an interview with local cybersecurity professional Andrew Gentry at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Caribou Current Issue #2 Launch Party 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 4720 Table Mesa Drive F100 New issue out March 5. Go to CaribouCurrent.com  One More Thing “A Tattoo of a Candle” by A Place for Owls --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry

    17 min
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We cover news, events, and voices shaping the Boulder Valley — all in a tight, reliable package for people on the move. Whether you ride, drive, or walk, our weekly episodes — under 15 minutes each — will help you be an informed community member.

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    BVHz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
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    © 2026 Boulder Valley Frequency
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