‘Dream big’: Refugees, immigrants and adoptees in Colorado share their experiences
When your life changes in a big way or uproots you to a new place, how do you find a new sense of belonging? That’s the premise of “Voices U...
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Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.
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20 of 692 episodesSept. 17, 2026: When Earthlings aspired to be like Martians
There was a time, in the early 1900s, when it was widely believed there was life on Mars, and they'd engineered canals to bring water from t...
September 16, 2026: In depth with the candidates for the Secretary of State
The general election is coming fast, and, today, Colorado Matters kicks off our signature interviews with candidates. We begin with the cand...
September 15, 2026: 'No Contract' with Alzheimer's; Is table tennis a losing bet for gambling addiction?
Dementia and caregiving are at the center of the new one-woman show called “No Contract." It opens Thursday at the Dairy Arts Center in Boul...
Sept. 14, 2025: Inside the Broncos ahead of season opener; Denver Water outlook; Michelin recognition!
He embedded with the Broncos; today, what ESPN's Seth Wickersham learned about Sean Payton and how it could impact the new season. Then, cli...
Sept. 11, 2026: The first images of ground zero came from Colorado photographers
We visit "Remember the Love: Resilience After 9/11" on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The exhibition features images from FEMA photogr...
Sept. 10, 2026: 'InsideU' helps kids understand emotions; Aurora's Jeremiah Daniels heads to NYC
Pixar's "Inside Out" inspired a Colorado psychologist to create "InsideU" to help children understand and navigate emotions. Then, the futur...
Sept. 9, 2026: Colorado author sees ‘The Dog Stars’ turned into a movie
Denver and Paonia author Peter Heller says he’s often been moved to tears seeing his 2012 novel “The Dog Stars” turned into a major motion p...
Sept. 8, 2026: Colorado sues over gender affirming care; Buc-ee's clears hurdle; Where do the potatoes go?
Colorado's joined another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, this time over gender affirming care for children. Then, a proposed Buc-...
Sept. 4, 2026: United's commitment to Denver, sustainable fuel; Downtown Denver vacancies, strategy
We mean business today. First, the airline business. Scott Kirby, the CEO of United, Colorado's largest carrier, sits down Ryan Warner to ta...
Sept. 3, 2026: Aging Matters: Caring for the Caregivers
Caring for an aging loved one can be one of life’s greatest honors, and one of its toughest challenges too. Close to a million people in Col...
Sept. 2, 2026: Immigration rights activist Jeannette Vizguerra; Colorado's 'Roman Holiday' connection
Even in ICE detention, immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra found a way to help others struggling with their status. She's unafraid to ta...
Sept. 1, 2026: 'Searching for Jobie' through science; Schools rethink cellphones; Colorado's Black history
When someone dies, what happens to their energy? Some scientists theorize that consciousness could survive physical death. For our series, "...
August 31, 2026: Working toward calm amid election chaos; 'Raising the Curtain' on Noelia Antweiler
For now, ballots in Colorado will be mailed out per usual, despite moves by the Trump administration. But county clerks have learned to prep...
August 28, 2026: Search for light in 'The Wild Dark' of the night sky with a Colorado Book Award finalist
Eighty percent of the world's population can't see the Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs , of Norwoo...
August 27, 2026: Colorado at center of federal lawsuits; Celebrating Colorado's 150th milestone with music
Colorado has joined 23 other states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service tied to a presidential executive order targeting mail-in ba...
August 26, 2026: Patty Calhoun on 50 years of Westword; Inmates find sense of self, pride in performing
Trailblazing journalist Patty Calhoun talks about what she’s most proud of, what she regrets, and the state’s crankiest politician as the pu...
August 25, 2026: Aging Matters: Getting the upper hand on scammers; When is it time to give up the car keys?
A new state law took effect this month to protect older Coloradans from fraud. Older Coloradans are especially at risk for scams. In an Agin...
August 24, 2026: Stalemate over health inspection at GEO facility; James Beard winner Penelope Wong flying high
There's a stalemate between Colorado and the federal contractor running the Aurora immigration detention center over a case of tuberculosis....
August 21, 2026: From a hot summer to a warmer fall?; Rebuilding Glenwood Canyon; 'Roam' with wildlife
Do the math, and this summer's been a sizzler in Colorado and nationwide. We look back, and forward, with Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa H...