Nov. 30, 2022: Cannabis legalization offers lessons; Robots to counter loneliness
A decade after Coloradans voted to legalize recreational cannabis, a look at some long-standing myths about the drug, including how it’s marketed. Also, a lack of research into cannabis means there are still a lot of unknowns about the benefits and dangers. Then, how robots are being used as companions in care settings to help people feel less alone.
Nov. 23, 2022: From the lowest point to petrified trees, Colorado is filled with wonder
Did you ever wonder where Colorado’s lowest point is? Or how common earthquakes are in the state? What about the discoveries of fossils like a giant petrified stump in Florissant? Or even how a street name is pronounced in downtown Denver? Today’s Colorado Matters answers these Colorado Wonders questions, in a state filled with curiosity and curiosities.
‘Gravy on rice’: Denver journalist shares the joy of fusing Japanese and American cuisine
Gil Asakawa, who was born in Japan and grew up in the United States, has written “Tabemasho! Let’s Eat! A Tasty History of Japanese Food in America.”
Nov. 21, 2022: Gov. Polis on state’s Red Flag law; Club Q’s been a place of community and safety
Gov. Jared Polis talks about the state’s Red Flag law as the investigation into the Club Q mass shooting continues. For the LGBTQ community, the club is more than a bar; it’s a place where they’ve felt safe.
Nov. 18, 2022: Boebert wins, Frisch concedes; Where sushi and salsa meet
Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert has been reelected in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Then, how the GOP elevated the message of crime and public safety in the midterm election. Then, where sushi and salsa meet with foodie and author Gil Asakawa. Plus, how to avoid slipping on snow and ice. And Avourneen’s tribute to Bob Dylan.
From sushi to salsa, yes salsa, a history of Japanese-American cuisine
Denver journalist Gil Asakawa has penned what he calls “a tasty history of Japanese food in America.” In the new book “Tabemasho! Let’s Eat!” he explores sushi’s rise in the United States, and celebrates foods like Karami, a Japanese salsa that contains Pueblo chile. Asakawa, a self-described foodie, was born in Japan and moved to the U.S. as a kid.
Nov. 16, 2022: Adam Frisch prepares for job he may not get; Emerging treatments for mood disorders
A conversation with Democrat Adam Frisch who traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend Congressional orientation, even though his race in Colorado’s 3rd district against Lauren Boebert is still undecided. Then, a woman injured in a derailment tells her story. And, new treatments for mood disorders offer hope. Also, a guidebook to the Colorado Plateau.
Nov. 14, 2022: Michael Bennet on Senate priorities; A weather reboot
Democrat Michael Bennet talks about his priorities as he begins a third-term as a U.S. Senator from Colorado. Then, voters approve local-level affordable housing measures. Plus, Denver’s newest weather station hearkens to the past. Later, using earthen bricks to rebuild after wildfire. And Artemis ushers in a new era for space exploration.
At the site of Denver’s old airport, a sparkling new weather station
For around 70 years, Metro Denver measured weather conditions at its old airport (what’s now Central Park). The station moved when Denver International Airport opened. But that led to a disconnect in the data. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson lobbied to reopen the Central Park site. In our regular discussion of Colorado’s climate and weather, Nelson shows Ryan Warner around.
Nov. 11, 2022: Representative-Elect Caraveo outlines priorities; Celebrating women’s mark on movies
We update the too-close-to-call race for Colorado’s third Congressional District. Then, the winner of Colorado’s 8th, Dr. Yadira Caraveo, talks about priorities. Plus, remembering the late leader of the Colorado House, Hugh McKean. We reflect on the skiing soldiers of World War II who trained at Colorado’s Camp Hale. Later, the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival.
As Dr. Yadira Caraveo heads to the U.S. House, equitable and accessible health care is top-of-mind
Colorado is sending its first Latina Representative to the U.S. House. Democrat Dr. Yadira Caraveo won a tight race in Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District. The pediatrician will represent communities including Thornton, Brighton, Greeley, and Johnstown. Among her priorities: equitable and accessible health care.
Nov. 10, 2022: Latinos’ unprecedented opportunity in the 8th; Gas stations in jeopardy?
As Dr. Yadira Caraveo wins Colorado’s newest 8th Congressional District, activists see a lot of opportunity for Latino representation beyond the current election cycle. Then, how the electric vehicle is forcing gas stations to evolve, or go obsolete. And the Denver Film Festival features “The Holly,” exploring controversial anti-gang initiatives in Denver.
Nov. 7, 2022: The ‘exhausted majority’; A search for death with dignity
We explore the idea of the “exhausted majority,” and why it describes how many Americans feel about politics today. And, we ask whether there’s a path toward reducing the frustration and making progress. Then, a new book follows a woman as she helps her terminally-ill husband take advantage of Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act. Also, vanishing landmarks.
Most Americans are exhausted by politics. So… what to do?
During the last mid-term election, the concept of the “exhausted majority” emerged. Since then, politicians and journalists alike have embraced the concept. It was coined by the global non-profit More in Common, which fights polarization in western democracies. Research Director Stephen Hawkins, of Englewood, Colo, speaks with host Ryan Warner.
Nov. 4, 2022: The voting process amid election lies; ‘Quantum Cowboys’ ride through the universe
Nearly a million Coloradans have returned their ballots so far. Matt Crane, the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association, explains the vote counting process amid election disinformation and what to know if you’re voting in person. Then, more people are coming to Colorado because of abortion restrictions in other states. Plus, recreational marijuana is on the ballot in Colorado Springs. And a CU professor’s new movie, “Quantum Cowboys.”
Nov. 2, 2022: Pediatricians navigate a ‘tripledemic’; ‘The Whale’ started in Denver as a play
Children’s doctors in Colorado are dealing with a ‘tripledemic’ of RSV, the flu, and COVID-19. Then, how do you judge which judges to retain this election? Plus, the 45th Denver Film Festival is all about discovery and hidden gems. And one of the featured films, “The Whale,” which is generating a lot of buzz, got its start as a play in Denver.
