Colorado Matters

Charter schools are supposed to be for everyone – but are they? Then, what’s keeping kids from getting good sleep?

Two years after Colorado’s first confirmed cases of COVID-19, what’s next in the pandemic? Then, Dr. Pam Wilson of Westminster heads to Beijing for the Paralympics as a member of Team USA's wheelchair curling team. Plus, singer-songwriter Neyla Pekarek talks about the famous "Rattlesnake Kate" Slaughterback and bringing her story to the stage.

Colorado could become a safe haven for transgender youth and their parents as Texas begins investigating caregivers. Then, the state's first chief educational equity officer. And, a new documentary highlights concerns about oil and gas development and climate change in the North Fork Valley. Plus, using music to cope with disasters like the Marshall Fire.

An Antarctic glacier, where few people have been and is about the size of Florida, offers a front row seat to climate change. A Boulder glaciologist just returned from the Thwaites Glacier and is part of a global research project. Then, in our political podcast Purplish, Colorado grapples with whether public employees should be able to collectively bargain.

Human-caused climate change is already taking a toll; we break down the new assessment from scientists including issues of equity and social justice. Then, the "Little Black Book" is back to offer support for Black-owned businesses. Plus, "Ghost Train" examines the stalled Denver-Boulder rail line and the evolving vision for transit on the Front Range.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine also includes cyber warfare. We get an understanding of how that battle may play out far beyond Ukraine's borders. Then, "On Pain" examines the link between physical and mental pain. Also, a new weather satellite will help track lightning. Plus, should there be more prescribed burns in the face of climate change?

Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson begins regular conversations about climate change and Colorado weather. Plus, Senate President Leroy Garcia says goodbye before heading to The Pentagon. Then, how one student journalist covers the Douglas County School Board saga. Later, cats roam Denver. And, folksinger Judy Collins shares her new album, "Spellbound."

As conflict escalates in Ukraine, governments around the world have voiced their opinions -- but what do Ukrainians think? John O'Loughlin has done extensive polling of residents throughout the country. Then, a Denver historian looks at the relationship between Blacks and U.S. Presidents through the years. And, why "The Shining" is perfect for the opera.

There’s bi-partisan agreement that companies like Google and Facebook are anti-consumer. Republican Rep. Ken Buck and Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse discuss Big Tech and Ukraine. Then, our new series "On Pain" begins with a personal story about managing pain, addiction and recovery. And, music from country singer Clare Dunn, who receives a big honor.

Colorado Matters comes to you from Colorado Springs where there's a new home to help survivors of human trafficking. The Bakhita Mountain Home will give women the time and place they need to heal and rebuild. Then, episode three of "Ghost Train" explores why metro commuter trains don't really allow people to get rid of their cars ... and what it might take to change that.