Colorado Matters Podcast
1) September 5, 2025: Broncos' season hopes are a mile high; 'Soles of a Survivor:' escaping horror amid hope
The Denver Broncos kick-off the regular season Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium against the Tennessee Titans, and hopes for the season are a mile high! We get perspective from former Bronc...Show More
2) Sept. 4, 2025: How Colorado took political power plays out of redistricting; Teacher puts students first
Would Colorado follow the lead of Texas and California and redistrict Congressional seats for political gains? Voters changed the state constitution to make sure that sort of manipulation can't happen...Show More
3) Sept. 3, 2025: What is Colorado without Space Command? Unforgettable short story; Gasoline Lollipops persist
In the battle to keep Space Command, Colorado has lost. At least for now. We talk through the impact. Then, a Southern Colorado ranch tests the next generation Moon rover. Plus, Colorado author Erika ...Show More
4) September 2, 2025: Ranchers grapple with drought, tariffs, wolves -- and inspiring the next generation
Ranchers in our state have a lot to juggle, says the newly-elected president of Colorado's Cattlemen's Association, Curt Russell. Things like drought, wildfire, and wolves; not to mention regulation c...Show More
5) Sept. 1, 2025: Labors of love on Labor Day
On this Labor Day, labors, of love. Like a budding fruit orchard on property previously ravaged by historic flooding in Lyons. And a barbershop in Denver, where former inmates offer a shave, a haircut...Show More
6) Aug. 29, 2025: We visit a support group for laid-off aid workers
The Tuesday Group formed in Denver when the Trump Administration shut down USAID. Experts in international development are in need of aid themselves-- emotionally and in the job search. Colorado Matte...Show More
7) Aug. 28, 2025: After the Storm: Reflections on Hurricane Katrina
Today, the stories of four people who now call Colorado home. They share a common bond: They all survived the American tragedy known as Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans 20 years ago and...Show More
8) Aug. 27, 2025: A fall check-up on vaccines and viruses; Keeping water in the Colorado River
Heading into fall, we get a check-up on COVID vaccines, the seasonal flu, measles, and West Nile with Dr. Ned Calonge, the state's chief medical officer. Then, as Western states divvy up water from th...Show More
9) Aug. 26, 2025: Denver's original unsung Bronco, Lionel Taylor; Chandra's Katrina story
He's a Denver Broncos original who was a game changer even though he avoided the spotlight. From player to coach, we remember Lionel Taylor. Also, the influence of James Dobson on today's Conservative...Show More
10) August 25, 2025: Special session closing budget gap as AI debate continues; Local 303 has August's 'hot' artists
Lawmakers remain in special session at the State Capitol after working over the weekend. The first order of business: close a billion dollar budget gap. But they're also trying to legislate artificial...Show More