Colorado Matters Podcast
1) January 9, 2026: Tina Peters' latest appeal; What's next for Venezuela; Wildfire in Denver?
Tina Peters is back in court next week as her lawyers try to free her from prison. Unless and until that happens, Colorado may continue to feel the Trump Administration's wrath. Then, after a history ...Show More
2) January 8, 2026: Changing role of women in combat; 'Resilient Citizens' prep for potential disaster
Women have helped in wartime since the nation’s founding, but they've only been allowed to serve in combat for the last 10 years. Today, a call to review the military’s physical fitness standards coul...Show More
3) January 7, 2026: Diving into Colorado's record flu numbers; The history of CU's first Black law students
The flu picture ain’t pretty in Colorado, with numbers and hospitalizations spiking skyward. But we’re going to look at it anyhow with Dr. Ken Lyn-Kew, a critical care pulmonologist at National Jewish...Show More
4) January 6, 2026: 'Portraits in Aging' features reflections, exploration of what it's like growing older in Colorado
The fastest growing population in Colorado is people 65 and older. But we all age differently; today we hear about misperceptions and opportunities from everyday Coloradans who are part of the state’s...Show More
5) January 5, 2026: Context for Colorado's citing in Trump's Venezuela action; How we became the 38th US state
Images of overrun apartment buildings in Colorado -- and severed fingers -- landed in the president's Venezuela speech over the weekend, part of Donald Trump's justification for his actions in Venezue...Show More
6) Jan. 2, 2026: Legacy of Cherry Creek: Growing Up Black in Denver’s Transforming Neighborhood
The legacy of Cherry Creek is rooted in Black history and it played a pivotal role shaping Denver into the city that it is today. Chandra Thomas Whitfield moderated a panel discussion called "Legacy o...Show More
7) Jan. 1, 2026: As a new year begins, a fresh start with forgiveness; A rock legend found home in Colorado
On the first day of the year, a conversation about fresh starts. Forgiveness is the focus of Kristin Koval's riveting novel, "Penitence." We spoke at Lit Fest last Spring. Then, a final reflection on...Show More
8) Dec. 31, 2025: Remembering a milestone year with Coloradans who survived Hurricane Katrina
As 2025 draws to a close, we revisit the stories of four people who now call Colorado home. They have a common bond: They all survived the American tragedy known as Hurricane Katrina, which devastated...Show More
9) Dec. 30, 2025: Colorado researcher on drug that holds promise for treating Alzheimer's; Denver's missed climate goals
There's promising new research out of Colorado in the effort to treat Alzheimer's disease. The study focused on the drug Leukine, which is already on the market to treat other disorders. Andrea speaks...Show More
10) Dec. 29, 2025: Colorado's bet on gambling and the impact on addiction; A doctor's journey with cancer
The expansion of gambling in Colorado means added temptations for problem gamblers. It’s led the state to invest millions of dollars to treat gambling addictions. We look at the changes to gambling in...Show More