Colorado In Depth

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A podcast featuring documentary news, storytelling and special reporting from CPR News. Covering Colorado in depth from the plains to the mountains, the Western Slope to the Four Corners.

  1. 10/13/2025

    The quest to restore what was lost for Indigenous people in Colorado

    Rick Williams’ Cheyenne ancestors were pushed out of Colorado along with members of dozens of other Indian tribes. They were forced onto reservations out of state, and today, little sign remains of their time living on Colorado’s busy Front Range corridor.  Williams is leading an effort to document what was lost, recommend how to restore some of it, and account for atrocities against Indian people. But he’s working towards these goals at a time when many Americans do not want to acknowledge the troubled parts of American history, let alone make amends. Colorado In Depth is a podcast of special reporting, documentary news and investigations from CPR News. Follow the podcast for reporting from the Front Range, the Four Corners, the Eastern Plains and the mountains. Reported and written by Paolo Zialcita Produced by Paolo Zialcita, Rachel Estabrook and Pedro Lumbraño Edited by Rachel Estabrook Mixed by Pedro Lumbraño Music by Pedro Lumbraño and Universal Music Support from Hart Van Denburg Additional reporting by Alejandro Alonso Galva Executive produced by Kevin Dale

    39 min

  2. 05/19/2025

    Changes to immigration enforcement, the size of government and education have made an impact here.

    The first 100 days of President Trump’s second time as president is seen by many as a good indicator of what is to come. Early on, he set out his agenda to be tough on immigration, reduce the size of government and overhaul education. How has this affected Coloradans so far? CPR News  journalists explain how Trump’s policies are changing lives in Colorado. Hosted by Caitlyn Kim.    Reported by Caitlyn Kim, Allison Sherry, Sarah Mulholland, Jenny Brundin, John Daley and Bente Birkland.   Edited by Jo Erickson, and Megan Verlee.    The executive producers are Kevin Dale and Rachel Estabrook.    Find more information about Trump’s impacts on Colorado here.  For more episodes of Colorado In Depth, follow the show in your podcast feed.  Colorado in Depth is a production of Colorado Public Radio, which is part of the NPR Network.

    33 min

  3. 04/22/2025

    A renewable energy boom boils over near Colorado hot springs

    A quirky pair of entrepreneurs want to make electricity using hot water from a mile underground. Hank Held and Fred Henderson have a dream to build Colorado’s first geothermal plant in an idyllic stretch of the central Rockies. The plant could power more than 6,000 homes and lay the groundwork for a renewable energy boom in Colorado. But after the pair has spent years studying old maps and applying for state grants, a group of local activists stands in opposition. Reported by Sam Brasch Hosted by Bazi Kanani Written, produced, sound designed and mixed by Mateo Schimpf Edited by Rachel Estabrook The executive producer is Kevin Dale. Special thanks to Joe Wertz. Find more stories about the future of geothermal energy in Colorado at cpr.org. Colorado in Depth is a production of Colorado Public Radio, which is part of the NPR Network.

    40 min

  4. 01/13/2025

    Advice for life from Colorado's centenarians

    In the search for longevity and how to live well, it helps to get advice from your elders. In this episode, four Coloradans who have each lived more than 100 years share their wisdom. The beginning of the year is a particularly good time to hear these life stories, because it's a time to evaluate what's going well, and what you want to change. These centenarians will remind you what's most important and how to love life for decades to come. Reported and written by Andrea DukakisProduced, sound designed and mixed by Michael HughesEdited by Carl Bilek and Rachel EstabrookExecutive producer: Kevin Dale Find more stories about older Coloradans and aging at cpr.org. This reporting is supported in part by Select Health. Colorado in Depth is a production of Colorado Public Radio, which is part of the NPR Network.

    27 min
  5. Psilocybin and the Future of Cancer Care

    06/04/2024

    Psilocybin and the Future of Cancer Care

    Colorado is home to one of the largest medical trials for psilocybin, the compound in magic mushrooms. One young mom in Denver, who has cancer, is among the first wave of patients to see if the therapy can help her reduce her anxiety and face the prospect that her illness may be terminal. What she and the researchers discover could help people with depression, PTSD, addiction and other conditions.  Colorado in Depth is a podcast of special reporting, documentary news and investigations from CPR News. Follow the podcast for reporting from Colorado’s Front Range, the Four Corners, the Eastern Plains and the mountains.  Reported and written by Andrew Kenney Edited by Rachel Estabrook Produced, mixed and sound designed by Luis Antonio Perez Executive producer: Kevin Dale Thanks also to CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart, Andrea Dukakis, Sam Brasch, Jo Erickson and Hayley Sanchez Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Universal Production Music  Follow Andrew Kenney @AndyKnny Follow CPR News @NewsCPR  Show your commitment to independent journalism by making a donation today.  Colorado in Depth is a production of Colorado Public Radio.

    48 min
  6. The Colorado clerk on trial for the big lie, and what it means for the 2024 election

    01/22/2024

    The Colorado clerk on trial for the big lie, and what it means for the 2024 election

    Tina Peters goes on trial in February. The former Mesa County clerk faces criminal charges for using her position overseeing local elections to empower a movement that falsely believes U.S. voting systems are rigged to steal elections. Peters' scheme and her evolution from trusting the election system to trying to subvert it from the inside is a warning sign for 2024. This is an installment of Colorado in Depth, a podcast of documentary news, investigations and special reporting from CPR News. Follow the show for stories from the plains to the mountain, the Four Corners to the Front Range. Hosts and reporters: Bente Birkeland and Stina Sieg Producer and editor: Rachel Estabrook Editor: Megan Verlee Scoring and mixing: Shane Rumsey Executive producers: Kevin Dale and Brad Turner Additional support from Caitlyn Kim, Joe Wertz, Anthony Cotton and Nathaniel Minor Artwork by Mia Rincón Music by Blue Dot Sessions

    49 min

  7. 11/22/2023

    A year since Club Q

    Colorado is remembering the five people killed at Club Q a year ago. Dozens more survived that night, and have been trying to figure out life in the aftermath. Stories from four people in their own words remind us that there is no going back to “normal,” and that for each of us, survival has its own meaning. This is an installment of Colorado In Depth, a podcast featuring special reporting and investigations from CPR News. This episode is a collaboration with CPR’s partner KRCC. Reported and produced by Abigail Beckman Edited by Andrea Chalfin and Rachel Estabrook Mixing and sound design by Pedro Lumbraño and Abigail Beckman Music by Universal Production Music Hosted by Rachel Estabrook

    31 min
  8. The life and death of Elijah McClain: What have we learned?

    09/21/2023

    The life and death of Elijah McClain: What have we learned?

    Elijah McClain was a son, a brother, a healer and a musician. In 2019, police stopped him during a peaceful walk home. He hadn’t done anything wrong, but they violently subdued him. Now, officers and paramedics face criminal charges in his death. McClain’s story has brought about reforms to the rules for police in Colorado, and it has put law enforcement in Aurora under state oversight, to stop a pattern of racist policing. The incident has taught Colorado how to effectively oversee conduct by law enforcement – and what happens when we don’t. Colorado In Depth is a podcast of special reporting, documentary news and investigations from CPR News. Follow the podcast for reporting from the Front Range, the Four Corners, the Eastern Plains and the mountains. Reported by Allison Sherry Written by Allison Sherry and Rachel Estabrook Produced and edited by Rachel Estabrook Mixed by Emily Williams Music by Blue Dot Sessions Executive producers: Kevin Dale, Sherkiya Wedgeworth-Hollowell and Brad Turner Thanks also to Alison Borden, Kibwe Cooper, Erin Jones and Rebekah Romberg

    54 min
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