Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJan. 19, 2026: Journey to Freedom: Building community through spirituals
Spirituals are rooted in a history of pain and hope. Today, Colorado Matters presents an encore episode: "Journey to Freedom" with the Spirituals Pro…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
January 16, 2026: Polis talks Tina Peters and 'the value of mercy'; Broncos Super Bowl push; Rodeo diplomacy
In his final year as governor, Jared Polis says he wants to "lean into the value of mercy" -- would that apply to jailed former Mesa County Clerk Tin…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
January 15, 2026: What happens next after Tina Peters appeal; A fitting milestone for Denver's annual Marade
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters gets her proverbial day in the Colorado Court of Appeals. We'll break down the oral arguments and what happens n…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
January 14, 2026: 'If You Can Keep It' on retribution, presidential power; Mary Jane celebrates 50!
One year into President Donald Trump's second term, he continues to break democratic norms. In our series, "If You Can Keep It," University of Denver…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
January 13, 2026: Get moving in the New Year at any age; Portraits in Aging: Friends, family and 'maintenance'
It's a common New Year's resolution to start exercising, but after a few weeks, it's easy to lose motivation and fall back into old habits. A fitness…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Jan. 12, 2026: State lawmakers' to-do list; How evangelical Christianity shaped Colorado Springs
We run down state lawmakers' "to-do" list as they head back to the Capitol this week, with Purplish. Then, the author of the new book, "Jesus Springs…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
January 9, 2026: Tina Peters' latest appeal; What's next for Venezuela; Wildfire in Denver?
Tina Peters is back in court next week as her lawyers try to free her from prison. Unless and until that happens, Colorado may continue to feel the T…
6 months ago
January 8, 2026: Changing role of women in combat; 'Resilient Citizens' prep for potential disaster
Women have helped in wartime since the nation’s founding, but they've only been allowed to serve in combat for the last 10 years. Today, a call to re…
6 months ago
January 7, 2026: Diving into Colorado's record flu numbers; The history of CU's first Black law students
The flu picture ain’t pretty in Colorado, with numbers and hospitalizations spiking skyward. But we’re going to look at it anyhow with Dr. Ken Lyn-Ke…
6 months ago
January 6, 2026: 'Portraits in Aging' features reflections, exploration of what it's like growing older in Colorado
The fastest growing population in Colorado is people 65 and older. But we all age differently; today we hear about misperceptions and opportunities f…
6 months ago