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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. قبل يوم واحد

    How Boulder’s fitness culture (and the rise of GLP-1s) are fueling eating disorders

    July 8, 2026 Ads for weight loss medication are everywhere. For the people experiencing or treating eating disorders, it’s “a catastrophic situation.” So says Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in obesity medicine and eating disorders. Dr. Wassenaar has seen kids younger than 12 prescribed GLP-1s for weight loss. She’s also seen a rapid rise in patients relapsing, and believes the widespread use of such medication is further contributing to deadly diet culture, a world in which the only acceptable body is a dangerously thin one, and millions of people suffer the long-term side effects. Dr. Wassenaar is joined by Olivia, a recent CU grad who is in recovery for an eating disorder. Both women dissect Boulder’s health + fitness culture and the way it contributes to unhealthy behavior.  Thanks to Eating Recovery Center + Pathlight Mood + Anxiety Center in Denver for setting up the interviews. Need help?  Visit eatingrecoverycenter.com/resources/eating-disorder-resources-recovery/ for a list of free resources GLP-1 ad compilation sourced from: youtube.com/watch?v=tqXOcRtZoowyoutube.com/watch?v=yaFInenV3Egyoutube.com/watch?v=RTFWa1GXNXEyoutube.com/watch?v=zIbznBn_yj4 GLP-1 - market share compilation clips sourced from: schwabnetwork.com/video/lly-becomes-dominant-glp-1-winner-nvo-growth-turns-anemiclinkedin.com/posts/talktojesse_pharmamanufacturing-glp1-cdmo-activity-7458227013246410752-UaH1facebook.com/SoFi/videos/1-in-8-americans-take-a-glp-1-right-now-and-this-is-still-just-the-beginning-inv/2037074117197183/cnbc.com/video/2026/06/09/novo-nordisk-ceo-80percent-of-wegovy-pill-customers-have-never-taken-a-glp-1-before.htmlfacebook.com/FastMoney/videos/mizuhos-jared-holz-reacts-to-novo-nordisk-earnings-and-the-glp-1-prescription-ba/3960052937459887/ Bonus content Listen to the full interviews with Olivia and Dr. Wassenaar at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Friday A trip to Colorado’s largest Superfund site, just up the road from Boulder County 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 — 4,000 downloads in the last 30 days! Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com --------------------------- 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

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  2. قبل ٦ أيام ·  إضافة

    100 years of high-altitude science at CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station

    July 3, 2026 Today, we’re taking a trip to CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station. This little plot of land in the Indian Peaks Wilderness operated by CU’s Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) is one of the longest running high elevation research centers in the world. This summer, they’re celebrating 100 plus years of groundbreaking research by opening its doors to the public.  First, we'll hear from INSTAAR on the history of the Mountain Research Station. After that, we meet two scientists with upcoming public seminars at the station who are doing groundbreaking research that could soon influence your local community, including: Why generative AI can actually be helpful for conservationThe intersection of snowmelt, sunlight and long-wave radiationCheck out the full schedule of seminar speakers here: colorado.edu/mrs/current-events/summer-seminar-series Learn more about INSTAAR's 75th anniversary and sign up for alerts here: colorado.edu/instaar/about-instaar/75th-anniversary Thank you to Tyler Hickman at The Mountain-Ear for putting this together Next week What’s coming up --------------------------- 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

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  3. ١ يوليو

    Erie green light will bring fracking to BoCo, Plus: Aiming for zero: the economics of childcare

    July 1, 2026 Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Summer is the ozone season in Colorado. Take simple steps to reduce your emissions and improve air quality for everyone. Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.org Headline linksErie reverses anti-fracking vote to allow drilling in town coloradohometownweekly.com/2026/06/24/erie-council-vote-oil-gas-draco/9news.com/article/news/local/erie-town-council-votes-to-sell-towns-mineral-rights/73-d2d18be8-b7c1-49c7-b99b-f20b3dbfa5baSuperior rejects apartments over fire evacuation worries broomfieldenterprise.com/2026/06/23/superior-marshall-fire-development-proposal/ Higher ed tuition doubled in BoCo since ’09 chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/06/25/colorado-tuition-and-fees-cost-over-the-years/ ‘We’re aiming for zero’: The finances of childcare Ever wondered why childcare is so expensive (average cost: $20K per year, per kid)? Two Boulder County day cares crack open the books and show us exactly how much they’re making and where every dollar goes. Read more: coloradosun.com/2026/06/29/boulder-county-early-childcare-costs/ Key factors include: Shrinking government supportMandated staff sizesCompetition with public schools for teachers, students Thanks to Boulder Day Nursery (Boulder) and Treehouse Learning (Louisville) for speaking with us!  Bonus content Listen to the full interview with Amy May of Treehouse Learning at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Friday 100 years of science at Ned’s high-altitude research center Next week Boulder County is a breeding ground for eating disorders, experts say One More Thing Dr. Mark Bekhoff - Listen to his full interview: boulderfrequency.com/2600535/episodes/18782519-shutdowns-shortfalls-dr-marc-bekoff-on-jane-goodall-s-legacy --------------------------- 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

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  4. ٢٦ يونيو ·  إضافة

    Why one local Dem is leaving the party after 50 years

    June 26, 2026 “ I have been integrally involved in the Democratic Party for 54 years. And I am no longer a Democrat.” So starts the conversation with Pete Salas, a lifelong, active member of the party that, for years, has dominated Boulder County and recently has come to control much of the state. In this unfiltered interview, Salas provides an inside look at party politics, describes the growing discontent that led him to finally leave the party, and shares his hopes for the future of a state and county where the majority of voters are unaffiliated. Don’t forget to vote! Colorado’s Primary Election is Tuesday, June 30. 24-hr ballot drop-off locations: bouldercounty.gov/elections/information/ballot-drop-boxes Check out our Guide to BoCo Local Races (print + audio!) at boulderfrequency.com. Find an extended interview + links for info on state + federal races at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod. Sources referenced in this episode: coloradosun.com/2025/12/15/colorado-unaffiliated-voters-poll-2025/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodolfo_Gonzales --------------------------- 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

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  5. ٢٤ يونيو

    BoCo locals vote guide - June 30 primary

    June 24, 2026 Races + candidates listed in order they appear on ballots IT IS TOO LATE TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT! You must drop it off by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 for your vote to count. 24-hour ballot drop box locations: bouldercounty.gov/elections/information/ballot-drop-boxes/ CU Regent - District 2 Kubs Lalchandani - Technology lawyer with AI expertise Top priority: Preparing students for the AI economy Edie Hooton - Former state rep for HD10 (2017-2023) Top priority: Defending academic freedom, research Murray Smith - Data scientist; only candidate who attended CU and is endorsed by uni labor unions. Top priority: Improve 4-year graduation rates Candidate profiles: BRL, Daily Camera House District 19 Anil Pesaramelli - Erie Town Council member Top priority: Affordability (housing, healthcare, cost of living) Jillaire McMillan - Former candidate for this seat (2024) Top priority: Education (public funding for public schools) Colton Jonjak Plah - Youngest candidate, anti-establishment platform Top priority: Protecting Colorado from the federal government Notes from League of Women Voters forum Boulder County Treasurer Jenn Kaoush - Superior Town Board member; previously ran investment portfolio for U.S. Department of State Top priority: Ethics, independence + public trust Rachel Friend - Attorney, former Boulder City Council member Top priority: Leading teams + running operations Notes from League of women voters forum State + federal races Vote guides from CPR and Colorado Sun. There are contested races for Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and U.S. Senate Friday Why one prominent BoCo Demis leaving the party  Headline links BoCo takes timeout on data centers bouldercounty.gov/news/data-centers-and-detention-centers-commissioners-declare-moratorium/ Longmont bans data centers denver7.com/news/front-range/longmont/longmont-bans-hyperscale-data-centers-amid-concerns-about-energy-and-water-use BVSD accused of mishandling antisemitic bullying boulderreportinglab.org/2026/06/18/federal-complaint-accuses-boulder-valley-school-district-of-failing-jewish-student-amid-years-of-antisemitic-bullying/ --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman

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  6. ١٩ يونيو ·  إضافة

    Ben Sooy wants to set the world on fire: On Holy Fool, mutual aid and local music

    June 19, 2026 In honor of our interview with music writer Grayson Haver Currin we’re taking a look at the world of local music. Ben Sooy is the founder of Holy Fool, a nonprofit helping small, local musicians on the Front Range. Holy Fool is pretty new; less than a couple years old. They are the nonprofit sponsor for Blucifer’s First Rodeo, a DIY music festival coming to Denver next month. Ben’s band, A Place for Owls, is also performing at the fest. I conducted this interview a while ago, and wrote about Holy Fool for the March issue of Caribou Current. So much good stuff got left out of that article. I’m stoked to be able to bring you more of my chat with Ben. One musician I interviewed, Elle Tyler, called Ben a thin place. “People like that, when you’re in their presence, there’s something more than just what the mortal eye can see,” Tyler said. “In a thin place, the distance between the physical and spiritual world, that distance can become very thin. You feel you’re part of something bigger.” After the interview, we feature “Tenderness,” a new song from Mercy Club, a local six-piece band that has received support from Holy Fool. I interviewed member Darren Thornberry for the Caribou Current article. Thanks for listening!  --------------------------- 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

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  7. ١٧ يونيو

    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, posted by many people in response to the UFC fight shenanigans including calling her names.  --------------------------- 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

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  8. ١٢ يونيو ·  إضافة

    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.

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