Colorado Matters

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, who’s a member of the Armed Services Committee, talks about the ongoing uncertainty with Ukraine. Then, a woman who lost her home and her prized pianos in the Marshall Fire shares her story of reflection.

As communities across the state lift mask mandates, a Colorado epidemiologist warns not to ditch your mask just yet. Then, as uncertainty looms in Ukraine, a Coloradan who’s working there describes day-to-day life. And, an Afghan family describes the challenges of resettlement. Also, a former Broncos player on the discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.

Colorado's relationship with water is complicated and getting more so, as river levels struggle in the face of climate change and growth. Then, as the Denver Broncos get a new head coach, is a sale of the team on the horizon? Plus, Colorado's ski history includes skiing horses, miners, and hidden hills. Later, cloning a century-old tree.

Colorado freeskier Birk Irving heads to the Olympics. Then, Colorado’s housing crisis gets attention from lawmakers – and from CPR’s political podcast, Purplish. Also, Colorado doctors want to know more about the state’s medical aid-in-dying law. Then, America’s newest national park could be in Weld County.

CPR's Joe Wertz updates the investigation into the cause of the devastating Marshall Fire. Then, Colorado non-profit Water for People wants to make sure everyone has access to safe drinking water. Plus, Children's Hospital Colorado is prioritizing pediatric mental health with its new mental health-in-chief.

Afghanistan is in crisis and millions don't have enough food. We hear from a Colorado-based group that’s offering aid. Then, genetic testing is helping doctors know what medications work for different patients. And, a man reflects on his journey through childhood and the juvenile justice system. Also, the life of the Denver author of the play “Harvey.”

As an ICU Physician at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Dr. Jeffrey Sippel sees the devastating effects the virus has on the unvaccinated. He wrote an essay on the toll it's taken.

The Marshall Fire destroyed homes, and businesses. Scott Boyd lost his newly-opened restaurant but plans to rebuild. Then, what does the recent King Soopers strike say about organized labor? Plus, do high test scores contribute to segregation in schools? And Colorado's Teacher of the Year is now a national finalist.

Denver International Airport’s new CEO predicts passenger traffic will return to pre-pandemic levels. Then, how climate change is being taught, or not, in the nation’s classrooms. And, scientists study whether the synthetic building materials that burned in the Marshall fire will cause long-term air damage.

With all the talk about boosters, where does that leave people with the "one and done" J&J vaccine? Dr. Anuj Mehta shares the latest research. Then, former Colorado Mesa University head football coach Tremaine Jackson talks about his legacy both on and off the field. And, 16-year-old entrepreneur Jack Bonneau has a new venture to empower other teens.