June 8, 2026: A Colorado researcher pioneers the genetics of aging; Purplish on Tina Peters
A pioneer in aging research has died. Tom Johnson proved that genes affect longevity. His work at the University of Colorado spawned an enti...
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20 of 621 episodesJune 5, 2026: Reclaiming a stolen citizenship; Democratic debate for governor; Greek festival celebrates 60!
Come along as Boulder County commissioner and former state lawmaker Claire Levy, who's Jewish, has her German citizenship restored. Then, we...
June 4, 2026: All three GOP candidates for governor debate for first time; Heritage camp creates community
For the first time, the three Republican candidates for Colorado governor took the debate stage together, and the result was unlike any poli...
June 3, 2026: Colorado reforms sports betting; A dream fulfilled for Greek and Indigenous artist Anna Tsouhlarakis
The first reform to sports gambling in Colorado was signed into law on Monday. It addresses growing concerns about addiction and financial r...
June 2, 2026: The Republicans who want to be governor; Who is the future of farming?
Colorado hasn't elected a Republican governor in nearly 30 years. Three Republicans on the primary ballot are hoping to change that. Purplis...
June 1, 2026: Head of Colorado's county clerks on Tina Peters' release; The two Democrats vying for governor
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released from prison today after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence. We ask Matt Crane, exe...
May 29, 2026: Longing was her lover
It stung to hear. Amanda McCracken’s therapist told her, “longing is your lover.” This followed decades of dates, flings, and fantasies, but...
May 28, 2026: Finding a fix for Colorado's broken child care system
Finding affordable child care is a major challenge for many parents, and it's especially true for essential workers on 12 or 48 hour shifts....
May 27, 2026: Julie Gonzales shares her vision for US Senate in primary bid; Colorado's Tiny Desk finalist
Julie Gonzales wants to make John Hickenlooper a one-term senator. The state lawmaker is running against him in the Democratic primary and s...
May 26, 2026: 'Portraits in Aging' as Colorado and the US mark milestones
As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 on July 4th and Colorado prepares to celeb...
May 25, 2026: From helping the brain learn to treating addiction and trauma, exploring the effects of psychedelics
As Colorado embarks on its psychedelic experiment, people can now receive psilocybin-assisted therapy at healing centers. The state is also...
May 22, 2026: Backlash after Polis' commutation of Peters; Holiday weather; Denver mayor on homelessness,
The Democratic Party formally censured Gov. Jared Polis this week after he commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. CP...
May 21, 2026: Making their case for Attorney General; Forum features three of four Democrats on AG primary ballot
Ahead of the primary election, we hear from three of the four Democratic candidates for state attorney general. Former federal prosecutor He...
May 20, 2026: Melat Kiros on bringing fresh perspective to Congress; Training for 'Survivor'
She’s a student of government – and a participant. Melat Kiros is taking a break from graduate school in hopes of pulling off a political vi...
May 19, 2026: DeGette on why she should stay in Congress; 'Raising Colorado' on broken child care system
A familiar name will be on the Democratic primary ballot in Denver. Diana DeGette wants to stay in Congress, and today makes her case. You c...
May 18, 2026: Wanda James makes her case to the 1st Congressional District; Tina Peters is 2 weeks from freedom
There’s a three-way Democratic primary next month to represent Denver and Glendale in Congress. We hear from them this week. A coin toss det...
May 14, 2026: In-depth with gubernatorial candidate Michael Bennet ahead of Democratic primary
Democrat Michael Bennet hopes to leave the US Senate and become Colorado's next governor. Ahead of the June 30th primary, Bennet is our gues...
May 13, 2026: In-depth with gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser ahead of Democratic primary
The state's top attorney wants to be its next chief executive. Democrat Phil Weiser is running for governor. Ahead of the June 30th primary,...
May 12, 2026: How do you break the cycle of homelessness if someone doesn't want help?
How do you help someone break the cycle of homelessness, if they don't want help? Denverite's Kyle Harris shares one woman's story that rais...
May 11, 2026: A Colorado Iranian shares her dad's life in war; Gardening in a drought; The art of tattoos
As much as we hear about Iran, there's a lot we don't know about daily life and politics there. Shideh Dashti is a professor at the Universi...
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