City Cast Denver Podcast
1) Can Local Dems Build on This Momentum? Plus, Palantir’s Cherry Creek Era and Pay-To-Play Politics
Democrats celebrated victories across the country on Tuesday, but the story of the election here in Denver is a little more complicated. So now that the dust has settled, what do the results tell us a...Show More
2) Does Art Still Matter to RiNo?
Twenty years ago, the big question facing the industrial area along the South Platte River north of downtown was what to call it. Now, as many lifelong Denverites are still getting used to “RiNo,” the...Show More
3) How Denver Voted on the Mayor’s Bond, the Flavored Tobacco Ban, and More
Mayor Mike Johnston celebrated victory on Tuesday night as Denver voters approved his Vibrant Denver bond proposal by wide margins. But not everyone was smiling as the results rolled in. Host Bree Dav...Show More
4) Who’s Influencing Local Politics? Plus, Civic Center’s $50M Remodel and Olive Garden
It’s election day! Last-minute voters are mulling over the mayor’s Vibrant Denver bond proposal, the flavored tobacco ban, and more — but where are they getting their information on these important is...Show More
5) Your Guide to November 2025 in Denver
We’re deep in the swing of the fall season, and it’s chilly! November is lovely month in the Mile High City — a time to enjoy seasonal holiday markets, deliciously warm and savory meals, and special g...Show More
6) BONUS: Everything You Need To Know About the DPS Races, Teachers Union Edition
Earlier this week, host Bree Davies sat down with BoardHawk podcast co-host Alexis Menocal-Harrigan to talk through the Denver Public Schools’ Board Races. We heard from listeners aligned with the ...Show More
7) Is Denver Not Gay Enough? Plus, the Mayor’s Flock Fail and Cliff Divers on Strike!
More than ever, Denverites are divided on the issue of surveillance. As lawyers hammer out the details of the city’s deal with the surveillance startup Flock, criticism of Mayor Johnston’s position an...Show More
8) All the Dirty Details About the School Board Races and Props LL and MM
Education is on the ballot this year. Voters statewide are looking at propositions LL and MM concerning funding for school lunch programs. In Denver, 11 candidates are vying for four open DPS board se...Show More
9) Mayor Mike Johnston on Flock, His Big Bond Proposal, and ‘Denver’s Game Room’
Ballots are arriving ahead of the November 4 election, and Denverites are weighing Mayor Mike Johnston’s big proposal of the year — the “Vibrant Denver” bond. It would represent almost $1 billion in n...Show More
10) Wynkoop’s Car-Free Week, Chauncey Billups and a Sports Betting Rethink, and Both Sides of the Flock Debate
News broke last week that NBA Hall of Famer and “King of Park Hill” Chauncey Billups was allegedly involved in a multi-million dollar mafia-run poker scheme and potentially sharing insider information...Show More