Colorado Matters

The feeling of the wind in your hair. That’s the freedom the nonprofit “Cycling Without Age Littleton” works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.

Colorado’s top Democrats are lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Joe Biden announced he’s leaving the presidential race. That includes U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, who joined Ryan Warner in-studio Monday afternoon. Then, African Grill in Lakewood cooks up 20 years of cuisine, culture, and camaraderie. Later, ensuring a pivotal moment in Colorado and U.S. history is not forgotten, nor repeated.

Colorado’s top Democrats have high hopes for Kamala Harris. We speak with Erik Clarke, a delegate from Denver who’ll be at the convention, about the path ahead. Then, as he marks one year in office, is Denver Mayor Mike Johnston fulfilling his campaign promises? And a former Olympian, in recovery from an eating disorder, has advice for commentators and spectators.

With Donald Trump’s first post-assassination speech, the Republican National Convention is a wrap. There was much to learn away from the main stage this week, says University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket. Then, we celebrate Southern Colorado with 719 Day! And Denver is home to one of the country’s only treatment centers for elite athletes with eating disorders.

The headlines may sound alarming: at least six human cases of bird flu in Colorado. We’ll get some context about what that means. Then, Colorado is unique in the nation when it comes to teaching preschoolers outdoors. We’ll hear why that can improve their ability to learn. Plus, embracing wellness at a farmer’s market that works to eliminate food deserts. And we go on a stravage to benefit the body and the mind.

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.

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.