Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Denver’s Firefighters Are So Mad at Their Chief and The Mayor
An overwhelming 64% of Denver’s firefighters voted last month that they have “no confidence” in their fire chief, Desmond Fulton. But Mayor Mike John…
1 year ago
The Big Bernie/AOC Rally, License Plate Drama, and New Stadium, Same Traffic?
It was a big week for rallies and protests — supporters of detained immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra took to the streets, union workers gather…
1 year ago
Denverites Are Turning On Illegal Pete’s. Here’s What Pete Has To Say.
For almost 30 years, Illegal Pete’s has been a local darling. While Chipotle went global, Pete’s Mission-style burritos came with killer queso and gr…
1 year ago
Why ICE Just Detained a Famous Local Immigration Activist
While on lunch break from her job at Target, ICE officers detained local immigration rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra on Monday afternoon, immediat…
1 year ago
Is Denver Ready for ‘One Fair Wage’? Plus, a BRT Setback and the Bernie/AOC Rally
The Democrats in Washington are divided over how best to resist the new Trump administration, so we’re looking today at how local liberals are doing …
1 year ago
Will Your Favorite Hot Spring Be Sacrificed for Cheaper, Greener Energy?
When it comes to green energy, Colorado Governor Jared Polis likes solar and wind. He’s open to nuclear. But he’s ALL IN on geothermal, and his allie…
1 year ago
The Merc Is Dead, Pharmacies Are Dying, but Cracker Barrel Will Live Forever
When the South Park guys bought Casa Bonita, their credo was simple: Change Nothing, Improve Everything. Now another iconic Denver institution is cha…
1 year ago
What’s the Real Reason Restaurants Are Closing? Plus, Denver’s Best Bánh Mì, and Downtown Green Chile
What exactly is bánh mì? New versions of the classic Vietnamese sandwich with all kinds of surprising fillings are popping up on menus across the met…
1 year ago
What City Cast CEO David Plotz Really Thinks of Denver and the Future of This Podcast
David Plotz has been podcasting for a long time. Twenty years ago, he sat down in a conference room with his colleagues Emily Bazelon and John Dicker…
1 year ago
How Much Is Denver Cooperating With ICE? Plus, HEYDAY Highlights and New Private Security Downtown
“Who is Abraham Gonzalez?” That pointed question to Mayor Mike Johnston during his big congressional hearing last Wednesday sparked a wave of fresh r…
1 year ago