Colorado Matters

Should the younger suspect in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting be charged as an adult? Inside the court hearing where a judge may decide this week. Then, faced with being in the minority in the Colorado Legislature, Republicans found a way to slow the Democratic majority down — literally. What’s on tap for 2020?

A virus continues to keep schools closed in Mesa County. Then, Republican Representative Scott Tipton reflects on the successes and frustrations of 2019 and looks ahead to 2020. Also, Colorado’s changing beer business; how a drag show is bringing a family together; and what the future of music might sound like.

A doctor and medical assistant who formerly worked at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs share concerns that the organization wasn’t amply prepared ahead of a deadly shooting four years ago. They also say employees weren’t amply supported afterwards. Planned Parenthood responds. Also, chile-spiked Thanksgiving recipes from Zolo Grill in Boulder.

A Denver woman reflects on life after moving as part of a government relocation program from a reservation to Denver and how she maintains her heritage. Plus, a special voice greets visitors at DIA. Then, Spiritual Voices honors “Oh Freedom,” a Boulder climber takes “The High Road,” and the effort to preserve the music of silent films.

Gov. Polis talks impeachment, marijuana convictions, and funding education and transportation. Then, award-winning opera singer Renee Fleming on playing Georgia O’Keefe in “The Brightness of Light” with the Colorado Symphony. And, getting Claude Monet to Denver. Finally, what happens to your social media when you die?

Student podcast reflects on social issues, cultural heritage, and honoring local heroes. Then, Ralphie V retires after 12 seasons with the CU Buffs and a near-record run. Plus, the convergence of medical and recreational marijuana is having an unexpected impact. The latest episode of “On Something.”

The acting director of the BLM, William Perry Pendley, says the move to Colorado isn’t an effort to weaken the agency. Plus, how banned tech from China could impact rural Colorado broadband. Also, the unique history of Lamar’s train depot. Then, classical pianist Edith Ruiz is up for a Latin Grammy, and ‘Jurassic Mark’ releases his first album at age 70.

World War II saw the U.S. military harness a new power — dogs who were taught to ignore gun fire and deliver messages from the front lines to the command post. We’ll meet a Colorado man who trained these war dogs. Then, a plant you pass at 65 miles an hour and may not think twice about. But sage brush is remarkable…