Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOct. 30, 2025: The past, present and future as the Voting Rights Act turns 60; In-person voting for inmates
As the Supreme Court deliberates changes, the Voting Rights Act turns 60. We look at its past, present and future with local political analysts -- th…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Oct. 29, 2025: At last a memorial to Flight 629; Before Gaga, there was Carl Bean's 'I Was Born This Way'
The bombing victims of United Flight 629 will be memorialized after seven decades. It was the first attack on a US commercial airliner. Atop Denver's…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
October 28, 2025: A lung cancer doctor shares the same path as his patients; Purplish explores capitol history
A Colorado doctor was diagnosed with the same lung cancer he’s researched and treated all his life. He only recently decided to share his story when …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Oct. 27, 2025: Innovating a 'sexy walker' to break stigma; An Indie 102.3 soundtrack for autumn
A lot of people risk falling rather than use a walker; there's just too much stigma around them. Today in Aging Matters on Colorado Matters, we visit…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Oct. 24, 2025: A man who considers all things; AI and air quality; The musical family behind BRŪHA
All Things Considered Host Ari Shapiro, who has just left NPR after 25 years, came to Denver to receive a prestigious award. We spoke at this year's …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Oct. 23, 2025: What's next in the government shutdown? 'Make A Circle' looks at early childhood development
The government shutdown will hit federal workers hard tomorrow as they miss their first paychecks. What will it take to find a solution? We'll check-…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
October 22, 2025: Historic context for this moment in politics; Finding unity across the divide
We continue "If You Can Keep It," our series to get historic context about this moment in presidential politics; political scientist Seth Masket from…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
October 21, 2025: Pettersen on federal cuts to mental, behavior health care; Honoring Demaryius Thomas
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat who represents the state's 7th Congressional District, is concerned that federal layoffs, furloughs, and fu…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Oct. 20, 2025: Two statewide ballot measures on the menu; Authors at odds with AI settlement
There are two statewide ballot issues in the November election. Voters will decide the future of Colorado's "Healthy School Meals for All" program; P…
7 months ago
Oct. 17, 2025: Where Hickenlooper won't budge; Remembering Susan Stamberg
Democratic U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is a holdout on re-opening government until there's a plan to keep health insurance premiums down. We ask a…
7 months ago