Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJanuary 27, 2026: RTD's CEO on rebuilding transit and trust; Sustaining diverse communities through media
Public transit touches nearly every corner of life in Colorado, from how people get to work to how our region grows. But the state’s largest transit …
8 months ago
Jan. 26, 2026: Will lawmakers help Polis in final year? Mines researcher develops new care for deep wounds
This legislative session is the swan song for Colorado's outgoing governor, Jared Polis. He still has a lot on his "to do" list, but policy clashes w…
8 months ago
Jan. 23, 2026: 'On Fire for God' with author Josiah Hesse
You can't go home again, as the saying goes. But Denver author Josiah Hesse did. He returned to Mason City, Iowa — with a journalistic lens— to bette…
8 months, 1 week ago
Jan. 22, 2026: Welcoming back the wolverine; Cannabis businesses anxiously wait for federal change
Colorado now has a plan to reintroduce wolverines to the state, but meantime, the reintroduction of wolves is on hold for now. Then, cannabis busines…
8 months, 1 week ago
Jan. 21, 2026: Arctic blast after record warmth; a polio survivor's story; Broncos' outlook without Bo Nix
An arctic blast is moving into Colorado after months of record warmth; we talk about the impact with Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo. Then, …
8 months, 1 week ago
Jan. 20, 2026: Colorado's state of education; A sustainable start to the New Year
Teachers in Colorado are chronically tired, underpaid, and leaving the classroom in record numbers. A new report from the Colorado Education Associat…
8 months, 1 week ago
Jan. 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…
8 months, 1 week 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…
8 months, 2 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…
8 months, 2 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…
8 months, 2 weeks ago