Nov. 18, 2024: State and local officials gear up for Trump’s immigration policies
President-elect Donald Trump has made Aurora the centerpiece of his immigration policy. The specifics remain unclear but state and local officials are on alert. Then, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is also wary of changes that could impact his city. And, remembering pioneering meteorologist Warren Washington. Plus, paleontologists discover a new species of mammal on Colorado’s Western Slope.
Nov. 14, 2024: Gov. Polis on ‘safeguarding democracy’; Living artists connect past and present
For the first time since this month’s consequential election, we sit down with Governor Jared Polis, who has just launched a new national project to “safeguard democracy.” We also ask about immigration, U.S. Space Command, and working with the incoming presidential administration. Then, artifacts in glass cases are one way to share history, but History Colorado now incorporates works by living artists — to connect past and present.
Interview: Gov. Jared Polis on safeguarding democracy, Space Command, immigration, and working with a new presidential administration
Polis told Colorado Matters, “We want to make sure that states have the space, including Colorado, to protect every citizen, even when we face adversity from our own federal government.”
Nov. 13, 2024: Trans Continental Pipeline sees surge in requests for help; Avian flu update
Following the election, a Colorado non-profit’s been inundated with requests. The Trans Continental Pipeline helps trans people move to Colorado, where protections are stronger. Then, avian flu was likely more prevalent in Colorado’s dairy workers than first thought; we’ll track the outlook. Plus, another chance to celebrate 20 years of African cuisine. And Chris Pandolfi takes us “Inside the Musician’s Brain.”
Colorado sees ‘massive increase’ in trans people interested in relocating here after 2024 election
After Donald Trump’s victory, people are seeking refuge from policies in places where they don’t feel welcome. A Colorado nonprofit helps them find a new home.
Nov. 12, 2024: A history of humanity… as told through ‘The Horse’
Without the horse, says historian Tim Winegard, the world would look nothing like it does today. The Colorado Mesa University professor has written, “The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity.” He joined Sr. Host Ryan Warner on stage in Grand Junction in September for our reading series, “Turn The Page.” They discuss how goods, ideas, and diseases proliferated on horseback. Plus, The Great Manure Crisis?!
Listen: How a Denver barbershop keeps people out of prison, one cut at a time
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Nov. 11, 2024: Veterans chart their ‘next chapter’; The Misty Experiment; Donut Dollies on helping troops
Next Chapter, a pilot program based in El Paso County, aims to reduce veteran suicides. Then, in Vietnam a group of fighter pilots volunteered for a seemingly impossible mission: preventing the delivery of weapons and supplies from the North to the South. Their work is chronicled in the documentary “The Misty Experiment: The Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail.” And, Donut Dollies supported the troops in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Nov. 8, 2024: Barbershop built on second chances; Remembering a centenarian who shared her love for skiing
R&R Head Labs is a mission-based barbershop that hires people who were formerly incarcerated and returning veterans. As it marks one year in business, it’s looking to expand. Then, we remember a Valeria Takata, a Colorado centenarian who shared her love for skiing. Plus, Denver’s unique place in U.S. patent history and a Colorado invention makes Shark Tank’s holiday gift guide.
Nov. 6, 2024: ‘Colorado’s gonna Colorado’ – Assessing the election
Coloradans sent Lauren Boebert back to Congress while protecting gay marriage. They passed a gun tax at the same time they boosted law enforcement, and rejected a spin on ranked-choice voting, while sending 10 electoral college votes to Vice President Kamala Harris. Trying to make sense of it? Colorado Matters is here to explain how ‘Colorado’s gonna Colorado.’
Nov. 4, 2024: El Paso County’s new effort to reduce domestic violence; Split-ticket voting
In El Paso County, domestic violence cases are disproportionately high. A new review board will help identify trends and, hopefully, reverse them. Then, ahead of Election Day, “Purplish” explores split-ticket voting. And, a Littleton father’s efforts to make the streets safer.
Detecting patterns in domestic violence fatalities
In El Paso County, a new Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board looks for patterns in deadly cases of intimate partner violence. The board’s work may protect others in the community, because domestic disputes can also turn deadly for children, law enforcement and bystanders.
Nov. 1, 2024: Alien Enemies Act; Seeking Common Ground; Why hurricane forecasts come from Colorado
A swirl of accusations and demands after passwords for election equipment in Colorado appeared online. Then, Donald Trump suggests invoking a centuries-old law to combat a Venezuelan gang in Aurora; the law has a grim history in Colorado though. Plus, ‘Seeking Common Ground’ looks for connections amid division. And why is Colorado the center for the nation’s hurricane forecasting?
Secretary of State Jena Griswold says employee responsible for posting voting equipment passwords is gone
“Ultimately, a civil servant made a serious mistake and we’re actively working to address it,” Griswold said.
Oct. 30, 2024: Aging in rural Colorado; Tracking evaporation; The science of scares
In rural Colorado, one in five people is over 65. We’ll talk about the challenges of aging in place in a small town, like Rangely, as part of our series, “Aging Matters.” Then, how climate change is changing evaporation, and what researchers are doing to catch up. Plus, the final push for votes in Colorado’s closest congressional race. Also, an electrifying new superhero. And for Halloween, the science behind scares.
Oct. 28, 2024: Food safety after E. coli outbreak; ‘Purplish’ on election security; Denver’s crowded ballot
Colorado officials have eliminated tainted meat as the cause of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders. That leaves raw onions as the likeliest source. Food safety expert Alice White explains why raw produce is a particular problem. Then, how Colorado secures the vote with “Purplish.” And, in addition to 14 statewide ballot measures, Denver voters have another 12 local ones to decide.
