Colorado Matters Podcast
1) January 15, 2026: What happens next after Tina Peters appeal; A fitting milestone for Denver's annual Marade
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters gets her proverbial day in the Colorado Court of Appeals. We'll break down the oral arguments and what happens now. Then, Denver's annual Marade marks a milestone ...Show More
2) January 14, 2026: 'If You Can Keep It' on retribution, presidential power; Mary Jane celebrates 50!
One year into President Donald Trump's second term, he continues to break democratic norms. In our series, "If You Can Keep It," University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket provides context a...Show More
3) January 13, 2026: Get moving in the New Year at any age; Portraits in Aging: Friends, family and 'maintenance'
It's a common New Year's resolution to start exercising, but after a few weeks, it's easy to lose motivation and fall back into old habits. A fitness expert has ideas on how to get active at any age. ...Show More
4) Jan. 12, 2026: State lawmakers' to-do list; How evangelical Christianity shaped Colorado Springs
We run down state lawmakers' "to-do" list as they head back to the Capitol this week, with Purplish. Then, the author of the new book, "Jesus Springs" on how evangelical Christianity shaped Colorado's...Show More
5) 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
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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