Colorado Matters

As Republicans move forward with Donald Trump as their nominee, Democrats remain in disarray over their presidential pick. CPR’s public affairs team has been listening to Coloradans. We’ll share what they’ve heard. Then, the political divide inspired a Denver man to visit every U.S. county. Plus, researchers go airborne to get a better grasp on summer smog. And how one particular piano inspired Lumineer Jeremiah Fraites.

The University of Colorado Boulder has a new chancellor for the first time in 15 years. Justin Schwartz talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead at the state’s flagship university. Then, three players with ties to Colorado lead Team USA’s 3X3 Men’s Basketball team. And the 41st annual Winter Park Jazz Festival is back! We revisit how it’s become a multi-generational summertime tradition.

From Washington, CPR’s Caitlyn Kim has reaction to the weekend’s political violence. Then, former Colorado gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl shares her hopes as she attends the Republican National Convention. Plus, author Cara Lopez Lee taps her family’s complex and diverse history to write “Candlelight Bridge.” Also, a new law helps teens involved in the justice system. Finally, a carousel ride returns to the Cheyenne  Mountain Zoo.

You’ll often hear that some immigrants arrive in the U.S. with nothing. But a new cookbook, Cocina Libre defies that, brimming with recipes from Venezuelan, Ukrainian, Afghan and Ethiopian immigrants in Colorado. Then, why the Southern Ute tribe is suing Colorado over sports betting. And, Paonia author Paolo Bacigalulpi takes a break writing about climate change to focus on a fantasy novel, “Navola.” Plus, preserving Dearfield, and finding friends through Denverite’s Classifieds.

As extreme heat grips parts of Colorado, we’ll ask the state climatologist if triple-digit temperatures are the new norm. And we’ll break down the many ways heat can impact our health — like the difference between heat stress and heat stroke as well as rethinking the way neighborhoods and cities are built to keep them cooler in the future. Also, saving dinosaur ridge and Colorado Wonders about turquoise.

The Cora are an Indigenous people from Nayarit in western Mexico. Gunnison is home to one of their largest populations abroad. A new study looks at considerations they face with health care. And we speak with Marisela Ballesteros– the first Cora member of Gunnison’s city council. Then, we get context about the ethics violation of a top Democratic lawmaker. Plus, meeting Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty with music journalist G. Brown.

As people get older, many want to stay in their homes and age in place. But with the high-cost of housing and the unexpected turns life can take, it can be a challenge. “The Golden Girls” project helps women 50 and older in Mesa County. And Housing Resources of Western Colorado works to help people stay in their homes. Plus, how a phone call overcomes the loneliness that can come with aging.

Colorado climber Colin Duffy competes in the Olympics this month; why a skin-care regime is key to his success. Then, Denver faces challenges to a key element of its climate policy. And, singer/songwriter Natalie Spears’ new album transports listeners to the wild. Plus, Colorado Wonders what’s up with speeding in toll lanes, and how state troopers clock speeders from the air.