Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIs There a Racist Conspiracy Brewing on the Plains?
When Courtney and Nicole Mallery were thinking about buying a ranch on the Eastern Plains, other Black people in Denver told them to “be careful out …
3 years, 1 month ago
Does Denver Need Rent Control?
Colorado has banned rent control since 1981. But with the cost of housing on the rise across the state, including here in Denver, some lawmakers are …
3 years, 1 month ago
How ‘Dangerous’ is Dining Downtown? Plus, New Flavors of the Old West
It’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re surveying the dining scene with Westword’s food editor Molly Martin and editor-in-chief Patty Calhoun. First, Molly’s …
3 years, 1 month ago
The 50-Year Fight to Desegregate Denver Schools
In the wake of Brown v. Board of Education, Denver Public Schools created a de facto segregation that was so bad, a group of Park Hill parents sued a…
3 years, 1 month ago
Mayoral Madness: Ean Thomas Tafoya on Xcel, Public Safety, and the Park Hill Golf Course
Ean Thomas Tafoya is an environmental justice advocate and community organizer with 20 years of experience working with and within local government, …
3 years, 1 month ago
Mayoral Madness: Lisa Calderón on Transit, the Police Budget, and the Downtown Dilemma
Lisa Calderón is the executive director of Emerge Colorado, previously served as chief of staff for City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca, and she’s runnin…
3 years, 1 month ago
Swingers in Centennial, Nasty Politics, and Our Valentine’s Day Recs
It’s Friday and we’re digging deep into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, the mayor’s race isn’t the only big decision facing Den…
3 years, 1 month ago
How Former Mayor Federico Peña Would Fix Downtown (Again)
Nearly three years of a global pandemic have done a number on downtown Denver — high vacancy rates, shuttering businesses, low foot traffic, and crim…
3 years, 1 month ago
$5.49 per hour?! Gig Drivers Speak Out
When you pay $80 for an Uber to the airport, how much of that fare goes to the driver? A recent survey of local gig drivers showed that they’re only …
3 years, 1 month ago
Queer Catholic Teacher Fired, Local Business Gossip, and Which Mayoral Candidate is Lying?
It’s Tuesday and we’re breaking down the big stories of the week so far: The mayor’s race is heating up, and we’re finally getting to know the lesser…
3 years, 1 month ago