Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJuly 4, 2024: American history through trees; The artistry of Tuskegee pilot Clarence Shivers
On this Fourth of July, from George Washington to Johnny Appleseed, horticulturist Scott Skogerboe of Fort Collins is rooted in American history thro…
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July 3, 2024: Aurora police under scrutiny again after shooting; ‘Painting the plains’ one mural at a time
Police in Aurora are under scrutiny again for the killing of an unarmed Black man. Kilyn Lewis was fatally shot by an officer in May. Then, meet "Som…
1 year, 10 months ago
July 2, 2024: A hot and smoggy summer; Denver’s own Prince celebrates The Artist’s 40-year milestone
Denver just experienced its second-hottest June on record, and that's led to poor air quality. It's likely a sign of things to come this summer. Then…
1 year, 10 months ago
Film shines light on one school’s struggle to accommodate flood of new immigrants
McMeen Elementary knows first-hand what it's like to absorb some of the thousands of Venezuelan and other new immigrants who arrived in Denver this s…
1 year, 10 months ago
July 1, 2024: You’ll never look at the moon the same way again
An hour of lunar exploration with Colorado Springs author Rebecca Boyle. In "Our Moon," she explains how the moon has guided evolution on earth. Boyl…
1 year, 10 months ago
June 28, 2024: Indian Citizenship Act prompts reflection, not celebration; Elephants name each other
Strange as it seems, Native Americans became U.S. citizens only 100 years ago. Southern Ute leaders here say the milestone is reason to reflect, rath…
1 year, 10 months ago
The kids who unearthed ‘Teen Rex’
Three young explorers who found bones from a young T-Rex were recently at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science where the fossils are part of an ex…
1 year, 10 months ago
June 27, 2024: A school welcomes new immigrants beyond the classroom; Is a law to help renters working?
Children who made the harrowing journey from South America to the U.S. are filling up Denver's classrooms. Beyond teaching, schools have become a one…
1 year, 10 months ago
June 26, 2024: How the primary shapes the general election; Judy Collins’ Rocky Mountain reflections
Some twists and turns, and perhaps some mixed messages, as Colorado tabulates the primary results and looks to the general election. We'll get perspe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Raising awareness in the effort to find missing trans and LGBTQ people
When someone is reported missing, police say the first few days are most critical. That’s when investigators typically circulate photos and gather im…
1 year, 10 months ago