Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDecember 2, 2025: 'Witness at Sand Creek'; Changing vision for Colorado's public lands
It's one of the darkest moments in Colorado history: the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. Today, through the letters he wrote, we learn about a man who r…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
December 1, 2025: Reflections on the past, and looking forward on World AIDS Day
Today, on World AIDS Day, Ryan visits the Colorado AIDS memorial in the heart of Denver with Barb Cardell, program director at the Positive Women's N…
10 months ago
Nov. 28, 2025: Trust Matters: A conversation about record-low levels of trust in the media
According to Gallup, barely a third of Americans express a great deal or even fair amount of trust in newspapers, TV, and radio. In the 1970s, trust …
10 months ago
Nov. 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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months, 1 week ago
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…
10 months, 1 week 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…
10 months, 1 week 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…
10 months, 1 week ago