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. 16h ago

    This local rock journalist has Paul McCartney's phone number

    June 17, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Take simple steps for better air, and go electric with your lawn care equipment. Through the end of 2026, take advantage of a 30% point of sale discount on all new electric leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and trimmers at participating retailers statewide. Maintaining your property without gas emissions helps reduce ground-level ozone pollution in the Front Range, and to protect your health.  Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org Headlines - linksLocal artists in the Big Apple cpr.org/2026/06/07/boulder-artist-scupltor-at-whitney-biennial/retunedjewelry.com; metmuseum.org/exhibitions/musical-bodies; Essential workers’ essential need: childcare denverpost.com/2026/06/12/colorado-childcare-essential-workersUSA World Cup watch parties Next game: 1 p.m. Friday, June 19 dailycamera.com/2026/06/10/boulder-world-cup-watch-parties Feature: Grayson Haver Currin Music journalist and outdoor writer Grayson Haver Currin discusses his path from North Carolina to the mountains above Boulder County, where he now lives, having hiked the Triple Crown and 11K miles. He shares stories from his career writing for major publications, including interviewing Paul McCartney and covering Phish, while reflecting on curiosity, persistence, and the importance of wonder in both journalism and outdoor life. The conversation blends music, hiking, local culture, and what makes Colorado feel like home. Highlights Bought a house near Ward sight unseen while hiking the Continental Divide Trail.Landed his first journalism job by independently securing an interview with Tim Reynolds before he even worked for the student newspaper.Described interviewing Paul McCartney as one of the biggest honors of his career and was surprised by how warm and approachable he was.Instagram: instagram.com/currincy/?hl=en Substack: currincy.substack.com Bonus content Listen to the full interview at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod.Friday Mutual aid for musicians with Ben Sooy of Holy FoolNext week A last-minute vote guide for the Colorado primaries One More Thing Michelle Obama via social media this week Sound Design: not a robot --------------------------- 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

    26 min

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Boulder Comedy Fest sneak preview

    Boulder Comedy Fest sneak preview Content warning: This episode contains strong language. This weeks host: Tyler Hickman from the Mountain Ear Podcast The June issue of Caribou Current hit the racks last week, so we've got another sneak peak at all of this month’s content today.  In honor of our cover story about Boulder Comedy Festival, coming to venues across The People's Republic June 16-21, we compiled a few snippets of standup from comedians performing at the festival for today's show - along with our regular round up of concerts, events and stories you won't want to miss. Watch Ren Q. Dawe's full set here: youtube.com/watch?v=Hx8fXqi-Bis&t=43s Watch Sami Beason's full set here: youtube.com/watch?v=tJ_VEsbPg94&t=12s Watch Zoe Roger's full set here: youtube.com/watch?v=d9oyLi115vM&t=7s Head to bouldercomedyfestival.com to purchase tickets and see the full lineup of this year's comedians.

    20 min

  3. Jun 10

    Erie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned land

    Erie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned landJune 10, 2026 Sponsor: Central City Opera The 94th Central City Opera Festival opens June 27 This summer, CCO is celebrating the 70th anniversary of our world premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe. The show tells the scandalous historical love story of Silver Baron Horace Tabor, who left his wife Augusta for Baby Doe, a performance which rocked Denver society and today remains a staple of Colorado history. You can also catch The Marriage of Figaro, Master Class, and CCO in Concert this season – with a cast featuring talent from the Met, San Francisco Opera, and beyond.  Tickets start at $32, and seats are going fast. Visit centralcityopera.org to learn more! Headline linksErie reaches deal with oil + gas company to frack Town land coloradohometownweekly.com/2026/06/03/erie-mineral-rights-draco-civitas/ Town to receive $4.5M cash, 160 acres of land and 2% of production revenueWells will extend into Boulder County, first oil + gas activity here since 2012 Get involved  Erie Town Council - public hearing + vote 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 645 Holbrook St. Erie Attend virtually: erieco.gov/CouncilMeeting Submit written comments by Friday, June 12: erieco-meeting-lobby.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/june-16-comment More info: erieco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/3129 Related: Colorado missing out on $1B in fees from abandoned wells: theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/jun/02/oil-well-sites-cleanup-colorado-chevron-oxy-civitas Primary ballots mailed this week Mark your calendars: June 30 primary election See a sample ballot and more info: bouldercounty.gov/elections BVHz new logo thanks to Ruby Kendrick!  FEATURE ‘What about the kids here?’ Street Wise Arts, PLAY Boulder Foundation bring free art classes + more to BHP Support the organizations doing this work: PLAY Boulder Foundation: playboulder.org/donateStreet Wise Arts: streetwisearts.org/donateBoulder Housing Partners Foundation: coloradogives.org/organization/BoulderHousingPartnersFoundationMUSIC- mobygratis One More Thing:   Michelle Obama on the power of the arts Music- Kelly Garry Bonus content Listen to the full interviews with BHP Services Coordinator Jamillah Richmond and Street Wise Arts founder + exec director Leah Brenner Clack at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. FRIDAY July’s Caribou Current + Boulder Comedy Fest NEXT WEEK Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic interviews independent journalist, music critic, and long-distance endurance athlete Grayson Haver Currin. --------------------------- 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

  4. Jun 5 ·  Bonus

    Skate school in Nederland

    Skate school in Nederland In reporting a story for the May issue of Caribou Current, Tyler Hickman asked Nederland skateboarders about the lessons skating can teach us. There's a lot more to learn than just how to do a kickflip — skating can teach us how to persevere, how to fail and succeed, and how to be a good person. This episode is a compilation of some of those conversations. Check out the original story about Ned's skate culture: cariboucurrent.com/stories/nederland-skate-culture-nathan-lazarus-skatepark,91888 Special thanks to Dave Kingsbury, who shared this video of him and his then 4-year-old son Quinn skating together.

    14 min

  5. Jun 3

    The People v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock cameras

    The people v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock camerasJune 3, 2026 Headline linksBoulder sued over Flock cameras ‘warrantless searches’ coloradosun.com/2026/05/28/lawsuit-boulder-police-flock-cameras/ Law firm warns Boulder City Council about informal airport vote dailycamera.com/2026/05/27/boulder-council-airport-open-meeting-errors/ Public hearing planned for airport decision boulderreportinglab.org/2026/05/31/boulder-city-council-to-revisit-airports-future-at-public-hearing-after-contentious-vote/Judge blocks NCAR transfer axios.com/local/boulder/2026/06/01/judge-blocks-ncar-lab-transfer?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_boulder&stream=top BoCo expands cash assistance for low-income families bouldercounty.gov/news/nurturing-futures-direct-cash-assistance-to-continue-with-increased-payments/ Erie may pass lodging tax ahead of Sundance surveymonkey.com/r/ErieLodging Niwot cleared for incorporation vote lhvc.com/story/2026/05/27/news/court-names-election-commissioners-for-niwot-incorporation-vote/12070.html Don’t honk on Uni Hill: Shakespeare Fest is back outside cupresents.org/shakespeare-festival Get involved: Lafayette Cemetery meeting lafayetteco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10103 Friday Tyler Hickman takes us to skate school in Nederland Next week Part 2 of Kids Week continues with a visit to a Tantra Lake art class One More Thing Suno CEO on Music Making music by: not a robot --------------------------- 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

    10 min

  6. May 29 ·  Bonus

    ICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show up

    ICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show up ICE is present in Boulder County and has detained local residents, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a February interview.  At the time, Dougherty said ICE activity could increase if Trump targets Colorado for opposing his policies. Now, a Congressional inquiry has been opened in Boulder County, with the federal government sending letters to the DA, Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson and City of Boulder police requesting a vast amount of records and documentation. Arrests are the highest in 10 years, but just 37% of people detained by ICE have a criminal record, according to new research from CU Boulder economists. Another study from CU Boulder found that ICE activity harms the local economy and takes away job opportunities for immigrants and American men. Know your rights Citizens and non-citizens are legally allowed to: Film + record ICE activityDecline to answer questions about immigration status Learn more and request a Know Your Rights presentation If ICE shows up:  Ask if you can leave. If they say yes, walk away. Don’t let them into a home or non-public facing area of a business without a warrant signed by a judge Call 911, Dougherty recommends: “If they observe anyone — including federal agents — violating criminal laws, they will intervene. That is a commitment by Boulder County law enforcement.” Call Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORNN) which tracks + verifies ICE encounters and provides resources Non-citizens should carry documentation on them, Dougherty recommends, and fill out a preparedness packet like the one provided by Boulder County

    16 min

  7. May 27

    Feds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder County

    Feds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder CountyMay 27, 2026 HeadlinesCongress investigating Boulder, Boulder County over immigration policies Letters sent to: Boulder County Sheriff’s Office judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05-20-jdj-tm-to-boulder-county-sheriff-s-office-johnson.pdf Boulder Police Department judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05-20-jdj-tm-to-boulder-police-dept-redfearn.pdf Boulder County District Attorney judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05-20-jdj-tm-to-boulder-county-district-attorney-dougherty.pdf Response from DAbouldercounty.gov/news/press-release-district-attorney-dougherty-responds-to-congressional-immigration-inquiry/ Friday Listen to an interview with Boulder DA Michael Dougherty on immigration + ICE Boulder predicts $6.5M budget gap next year axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/20/boulder-budget-deficit-2027-federal-funding-cuts Naropa lays off ⅓ of faculty dailycamera.com/2026/05/21/naropa-boulder-layoff-faculty-budget/ Colorado Appeals Court upholds Boulder’s camping ban boulderreportinglab.org/2026/05/19/colorado-appeals-court-sides-with-boulder-in-camping-ban-challenge/ 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 Next week Inside a youth art class at a South Boulder community One More Thing Monologue from Hannah Einbinder on the show “Hacks” perfectly encapsulates the frustration many people feel about AI. Music: 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 and Tyler Hickman *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    9 min

  8. May 22 ·  Bonus

    Flocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado Capitol

    Flocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado CapitolFriday, May 22, 2026 First Thing: Thread video that went viral last week https://www.threads.com/@mikenetson/post/DYVnK16kY5O/be-aware-beware/ Eyes Off Colorado: Local cybersecurity experts push back against Flock license plate readers “Right now, it's completely unfettered access to the location and personal privacy of every Coloradan.” – Andrew Gentry, Golden-based cybersecurity professional A bill to regulate Flock and its fleet of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPRs) cameras died in the Colorado Senate. Sponsor Judy Amabile of Boulder said her fellow lawmakers wouldn’t vote for even the simplest regulations amid harsh opposition from law enforcement. Read more from The Colorado Sun. After this development, we’re releasing our full interview with Andrew Gentry, quoted above. In it, Gentry outlines his concerns with the technology itself and with Flock in particular, including Flock’s documented security vulnerabilities: “ When companies are actively trying to hide their flaws or silence people asking questions, that's usually a sign that there's some kind of other interest involved or negligence or laziness or some combination of the three.” They’re collecting a lot more than just pictures of our license plates, Gentry says: facial recognition, age, race, etc. Every time you pass a camera, data is collected… …. And sold to private companies that train AI models on it. Those companies then sell products back to police, promising to “solve crime with the click of a button” and, even scarier, predict who will commit a crime before it happens. Learn more + get involved Gentry founded Eyes Off Colorado to raise awareness about local use of Flock cameras. The organization grades communities using Flock based on their policies around transparency, data storage and sharing and the amount of cameras in the community. Here’s the local report card: Boulder: D Longmont: C Golden: F

    32 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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  • Creator
    BVHz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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    © 2026 Boulder Valley Frequency
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