Colorado Matters

Colorado researchers will recruit about a thousand people for a COVID-19 vaccine trial. Then, Gov. Jared Polis says wearing masks is about both public safety and economic recovery. Also, a CU Boulder professor spent hours interviewing Steve Bannon for his new book “War For Eternity.” Finally, what’s the future of RTD and public transit?

A moment of joy as Brown Palace piano player John Kite returns to work. Then, why The North Face joined “Stop Hate For Profit.” Also, a pastor shares her family’s experience with racism. Plus, new concerns about COVID-19 in Colorado; new research into whether girls should use helmets in youth lacrosse; mountain names; a musical tribute to George Floyd.

Efforts are underway to officially change the name of Denver’s Columbus Park to La Raza Park. Then, why do people create monuments and who decides which version of history is told? Also, how federal money helped Colorado’s small businesses. Later, an essay from a listener titled “My Dear White Friends.” Finally, remembering Charlie Daniels.

State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet represents the area where Elijah McClain died in police custody. She’s received more than 83,000 emails about the case from around the world. Then, 9News reporter Jeremy Jojola wins an award for his series on hate groups. And, a Colorado family with six children who have schizophrenia is the subject of a new book.

What the U.S. Supreme Court ruling means for “Faithless Electors.” Then, tracking cases of COVID-19 in Colorado, plus how the pandemic is impacting architecture. The new exhibition, “Hecho en Colorado,” is about more than art. Also, a first-time college graduate in the San Luis Valley. Finally, Denver rapper Knwlxdge’s song, “Black Lives Matter.”

Former Governor John Hickenlooper won Colorado’s Democratic US Senate primary this week. Wednesday, we heard from the man he’s trying to unseat — Republican Cory Gardner. We asked Hickenlooper about campaign blunders, health care, and taxes. Then, fighting wildfires during the pandemic. And, a nurse who never expected to become a marijuana expert.

The U.S. Senate race is set for Colorado: Republican incumbent Cory Gardner will face Democrat John Hickenlooper in November. We ask Gardner about Russian bounties, health care, and his priorities for a second term. Then, the upset in Colorado’s third district. Plus, voters of all stripes on what they’ll consider heading into the general election.

Today, the pandemic’s domino effect on cattle ranchers, feedlot operators, meat packers, and ultimately the price of beef people buy in the grocery stores. Then, how one of Colorado’s largest school districts is preparing to reopen. And, Back from Broken shares the recovery journey of Paul Scudo.