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. CPR public affairs Bente Birkeland joins us with context about the censure, and what's next for Peters. Then, Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo has the weather outlook for the Memorial Day holiday weekend and if this week's rain had any impact on the statewide drought. Plus, an inspiring commencement speech at Red Rocks Community College. And Ryan sits down with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to ask about the new homelessness count, data centers, crime, rapid bus transit and courting the DNC.

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May 22, 2026: Backlash after Polis' commutation of Peters; Holiday weather; Denver mayor on homelessness, is an episode from Colorado Matters by Colorado Public Radio.

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