Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy 171 Layoffs Are Hitting The City So Hard. Plus, AI Data Centers, Salvation Army and More of Denver's Biggest Issues
Ever since Mayor Mike Johnston announced a $250 million budget shortfall and the possibility of layoffs, city workers have been nervously preparing f…
1 year, 1 month ago
Did Felonizing Fentanyl Possession Work? Plus, City Layoffs Incoming and Some Feisty Listener Voicemails
President Trump is calling on Democrat-run cities to watch closely as he attempts to take control of Washington, D.C. So we’re talking about one of t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is Denver’s Best Pizza Actually in … Longmont?
Have you tried a pickle pizza? What about one topped with peaches and prosciutto? And is the hot honey trend past its sell-by date? There’s a lot of …
1 year, 2 months ago
Local Dems Investigate ICE, DIA’s Nuclear Setback, and Whippet-Mania
After Rep. Jason Crow was turned away from the ICE detention center in Aurora a few weeks ago, he and Colorado’s three other Democratic members of th…
1 year, 2 months ago
What Are Denverites Talking About? A Fresh Start for 16th Street, Homelessness, and More!
The average Denverite probably isn’t walking around thinking about the special legislative session next week or debating specific line items of the V…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Is Governor Jared Polis So Weird Online?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is term-limited and rumor is he’s got his eye on a run for president, but are his signature dorky online antics ready f…
1 year, 2 months ago
Minimum Wage Hike Incoming, City Layoff Rumors, and Will the New Restaurant Help Be Enough?
Mayor Mike Johnston is set to announce which and how many city employees will be laid off in less than a week, and rumors are swirling! Westword edit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Could Sloan’s Lake Disappear Forever?
Sloan’s Lake is fighting for its life. Even the human-made lake's signature event, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, is looking for a new home becau…
1 year, 2 months ago
A Parking Revolution Has Arrived! Plus, Secret GOP Texts and the Hornet’s South Broadway Goodbye
City Council voted to eliminate parking minimums this week — could this open the door for cheaper housing or just cause more traffic? Then, The Horne…
1 year, 2 months ago
What’s Officially in the Bond, Back-to-Office Mandates, and More Mexican Food Recs
We finally know which pricey infrastructure projects Denver voters will be deciding on this November, because earlier this week City Council approved…
1 year, 2 months ago