Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDec. 12, 2024: 'NDN Santa' celebrates Christmas and culture
With his elaborate feathered headdress and red sunglasses, he goes by the name "NDN Santa"-- that's NDN, a play on "Indian"-- and for more than 25 ye…
1 year, 6 months ago
Dec. 11, 2024: Syrian-American restaurateur has high hopes post-Assad; Mike Nelson forecasts his future
At Syrian-owned Shish Kebab Grill in Denver, it's as if a weight has been lifted. One man's hope for a country whose future remains in flux. Then, a …
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 10, 2024: Password posting investigation; Aging Matters with the gift of time
An investigation into passwords posted online by the secretary of state's office is finished. We talk through recommendations to keep it from happeni…
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 9, 2024: Blindness cure in the works; Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey turns 20
Eye transplants have not successfully restored vision. Dr. Kia Washington at CU Anschutz leads an ambitious campaign to change that. Then, we linger …
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 6, 2024: Trauma of Indian Boarding Schools forever changed lives
"A blot on American history" is how President Joe Biden described Indian boarding schools as he formally apologized for them in October. For survivor…
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 5, 2024: For Grammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae, a tattoo represents much more than art
Fresh off two Grammy wins, Christian rapper Lecrae talks with Colorado Matters host Chandra Thomas Whitfield about growing up in Denver and growing i…
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 4, 2024: Tracking money for mental health; ER dogs bring comfort; Josh Blue's 'Freak Accident'
Denver taxpayers have spent millions on mental health, but how's that money invested? CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus has answers. Then, dogs a…
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 3, 2024: Aging Matters: 'Change Makers' helps navigate life's next chapter; Avoiding real estate scams
People approaching retirement often face many challenges, such as how to manage finances and healthcare. But they also often grapple with questions a…
1 year, 7 months ago
Dec. 2, 2024: A doctor’s calling shifts to medical aid in dying; Colorado Mesa's big rainforest win
Five years after she was fired from her hospital system in a dispute over medical aid in dying, Dr. Barbara Morris runs a non-profit that educates pe…
1 year, 7 months ago
Nov. 28, 2024: 'Wonder Year' teaches families how to use the world as a classroom
Imagine living abroad, or even in another part of the U.S. for a few months or longer, with your family in tow and using the world as your classroom.…
1 year, 7 months ago