Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNov. 27, 2025: From astronaut to artist, Ed Dwight reflects on a journey making history as he turns 92
A remarkable Coloradan - and an American pioneer - celebrated his 92nd birthday in September. Ed Dwight was the first Black man to be selected for as…
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Nov. 26, 2025: When the world believed Martians were real
For "Turn the Page with Colorado Matters," former NPR science reporter David Baron, of Boulder, talks about his new book, "The Martians: The True Sto…
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November 25, 2025: Creating community for transracial adoptees; A remarkable journey on and off the slopes
November is National Adoption Month. Today, how one Colorado organization is supporting families through the beauty and complexity of transracial ado…
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Nov. 24, 2025: The great redistricting debate; Car sales sticker shock; Lafayette student's success in civics
There's a political power play across the country to redistrict for control of Congress. Purplish explores if it could actually happen here, and whet…
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Nov. 21, 2025: A snowless Metro Denver; New CEO takes root at Botanic Gardens; Local 303 celebrates 'Autumn'
Even if things change fast, November is on track to be record-setting dry and warm. We ask Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo for the Thanksgiv…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Nov. 20, 2025: For Aging Matters, help with tasks while fostering friendship; Diversity amid DEI cutbacks
For Aging Matters, around since the 1970s, the Senior Companion Program is more relevant than ever today, helping older Coloradans with tasks while c…
6 months ago
Nov. 19, 2025: State Democratic chair on wins, losses and what's next; Remembering Purnell Steen
Democrats did well in this month’s election, then almost immediately capitulated, opting to reopen the federal government without healthcare concessi…
6 months ago
Nov. 18, 2025: An enduring friendship forged in war; Moms find connection, therapy in dance
Her father fought in a key battle on Riva Ridge in Italy to help end World War II. Now, 80 years later, Susannah LeVon of Grand Junction reflects on …
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Nov. 17, 2025: A geriatrician on better living through less medicine; 'The Radio Poems' with David Rothman
Geriatricians – doctors trained to treat older adults – are scarce. We meet Dr. Erika Altneu, of Salida, who discusses "deprescribing" and battling l…
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Nov. 14, 2025: Can an old hotel & conference center solve homelessness?; Thanksgiving wine picks with no snobbery
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman walks Ryan through a new homeless navigation campus that encourages work and sobriety with nicer and nicer accommodations. …
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