CU Boulder Engineers Develop Paper Thin ‘Metamaterial’ That Cools Without Expending Any Energy
The engineered material, about the thickness of aluminum foil, can cool an object by up to 25 degrees. And since it’s so thin, it could one day be mass produced in giant rolls.
Climate Change Comedy, Artistic Exploration Of Place, Tribute To Former Ice Capades Star
A comedy show at the University of Colorado Boulder brings levity to a serious, potentially cataclysmic subject: climate change. Then, what “place” means to Latinos in America today. It’s the subject of a new show at the Denver Art Museum. And, at 90 years old, this Denver figure skater still made it to the rink five times a week. A new documentary pays tribute to Yvonne Dowlen, who died last May.
Where Colorado’s Congress Reps And Senators Are; Bathroom Access For Transgender Students; High School Basketball Star
Senators and members of Congress haven’t hosted town halls in Colorado this week. CPR’s Sam Brasch explains what they have been up to. Then, how the Trump Administration’s decision about transgender students and bathrooms will affect Colorado schools. Plus, Russia’s representative in the western United States is in Colorado to talk about trade. And Aurora high school sophomore Francesca Belibi could dunk a basketball before she knew the rules of the game. A video of her went viral, after ESPN made it a top 10 play.
Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Is Leaving Utah, Could Colorado Be Its New Home?
The Outdoor Industry Association is unhappy with Utah’s stance on public lands. It will bring its millions of dollars in revenue elsewhere in 2019.
Twin Astronauts Health Study, RTD’s Troubled Train To The Plane
Famous astronauts Mark and Scott Kelley are identical twins, and part of an ambitious experiment. Scientists studied Mark on Earth, while Scott lived in space for more than 340 days, and the results are surprising. Then, emails between RTD and the Federal Railroad Administration show a troubled relationship with the Train to the Plane. Plus, snowmobiler Colten Moore suffered a spinal cord injury at last month’s X Games. His brother Caleb died after a similar accident in 2013.
‘Stories From Wartime’ Brings Vets And Students Together For Honest, Raw Discussions
Now in its 22nd year, “Stories From Wartime” gathers stories from veterans of major U.S. wars. It teaches students to gather oral histories. But for veterans, it’s therapeutic.
Will VW’s Diesel Scam Energize Clean Energy Projects In Colorado?
Volkswagen has agreed to pay more than $21 billion for its worldwide emissions scandal. Colorado is poised to get a big chunk of that settlement.
Fighting Service Animal Fraud, Colorado’s First Supreme Court Justice, Endangered Places
Some people try to pass their dogs off as service animals to get them into apartments and restaurants, but a new Colorado law tries to curb that behavior. Then, if Neil Gorsuch is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he’ll be the second Coloradan to serve on the Supreme Court. Byron White was appointed to the high court in 1962, and we talk with White’s former clerk Dennis Hutchinson. Plus, a kitchy roadside Colorado attraction is endangered of being lost along with other “endangered places” in the state. And, Aurora’s first poet laureate Jovan Mays’ term ends. He reflects on what’s been a bumpy ride.
Bison’s Tangled Past, Uncertain Future In The West Highlighted In New Podcast
A battle rages between those who want to see the American bison, the country’s first “national mammal,” thrive — and those who want it culled.
Former Clerk On SCOTUS Nominee, Critic Of New Denver Police Policy, Coloradan To Race Across Russia, Pro Drone Racing
Federal judge Neil Gorsuch of Boulder is in line to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. We’ll learn more about Gorsuch’s record and personality from his former clerk. Then, Denver Police are making a new use of force policy.Lisa Caldaron of the Colorado Latino Forum provides her thoughts on the document. Next, the Trans-Siberian Extreme is the longest cycling race on earth, and the only U.S. male invited to participate in the race across Russia this year is from Colorado. Plus, a Fort Collins man has gone pro in drone racing.
Colorado Refugees And Trump Order, New Denver Police Use Of Force Policy, Climbing Volcanoes In Antarctica, Pueblo Chile License Plate
More than four dozen people from around the world were scheduled to arrive in Colorado this week and begin living as refugees, but their trips were canceled after President Donald Trump issued an executive order. The state’s refugee coordinator tells us what’s ahead. Also, the Denver police department recently proposed changes to its use of force policy, but there’s been criticism locally. Then, Littleton “space artist” Michael Carroll and a friend traveled to the top of Mt. Erebus for research on a book about volcanoes in space. And, Pueblo oil painter Teresa Vito could see her artwork cruising Interstate 25 if lawmakers approve a special license plate featuring her painting of Pueblo chiles.
Coloradan Helps Refugees, Drug Options For Aid In Dying, Colorado Journalist Stars in Transgender Play
A Boulder man dropped everything to help refugees in Greece after hearing an account of the crisis on CPR’s Colorado Matters. Then, it’s not clear what drugs terminally ill patients would use under Colorado’s new aid in dying law. We hear about experiments in other states. Also, a new play about transgender women stars a Colorado reporter. Plus, the mechanical issues that plagued RTD’s Train to the Plane last year are largely resolved but the A Line is still dogged by crossing gates that don’t work. And, a new satellite built in Colorado promises to improve weather forecasting and is now sending back it’s first pictures.
Film On Teen Suicide, Colorado Reporter On Covering President Trump, Metal Frontman To Grammy-Nominated Composer
Colorado has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the country. We hear the reasons, and talk solutions. Then, a Denver Post reporter was one of the few journalists inside the White House on President Trump’s first Monday in office. And, much of agriculture is suffering in Colorado, thanks to stubbornly low prices from corn and wheat, to cattle and oil and gas. Colorado’s farm and ranch income has hit its lowest level since 1986. Plus, Kit Winger fronted his own 80’s metal band– now the former Coloradan has turned his attention to classical music, and is nominated for a Grammy.
Skier Safety Campaign, Asthma Misdiagnoses, Trails Wheelchair, Railway Troubadour
On Christmas Eve six years ago, Chauncey and Kelli Johnson lost their young daughter in a skiing accident with a snowboarder. The Johnsons have now created a skier safety campaign. Then, asthma is a common disease but a new study finds it’s also commonly misdiagnosed. An article in the most recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association says a third of adults who are told they have asthma actually don’t. Also, a paraplegic athlete from Denver has found a new way to get around the rugged trails of Colorado — she recently started using a new chair that she says has reintroduced her to the world of hiking. And there’s a new musical feature coming to some long-distance passenger trains in the U.S. … a singing troubadour.
Women’s March Organizer Talks Next Steps, The Future Of Underground Art Spaces In Denver
An organizer of the Women’s March on Denver was pleasantly surprised by Saturday’s turnout, but knows it won’t be easy to create a sustained movement. Then, a discussion on the future of underground art spaces in Denver after two venues were closed. Plus, protesters hope to shut down a talk by Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulus at CU Boulder this week. We meet a student who invited Yiannopolus to campus.
Obama’s Western Environmental Legacy, Legislative Briefing, Coach’s Memoir, Mom Comedy Duo
President Barack Obama put his stamp on Western environmental policy over the last eight years but the Trump administration could reverse many of his policies. And, as the Colorado legislature opened this week, Gov. John Hickenlooper gave his “State of the State” speech…CPR reporters annotated it to fact-check and add context. An editor describes what they found. Then, former Nuggets coach George Karl’s new book, “Furious George,” is making a lot of people mad. Plus, the comedy duo of moms Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee is billed as “parentally incorrect.”
