Colorado Matters

We talk with two law professors on the cutting edge of civil rights litigation. Fighting police brutality, pay gaps, and climate change. Suzette Malveaux, of CU, and Catherine Smith, of DU, are the only full professors at their law schools who are Black women. Also today, artist Jasmine Dillavou from Colorado Springs on reshaping the arts in the pandemic.

The recent snowstorm has Colorado Water Conservation Board director Becky Mitchell "happy as a clam." Then, Nobel Laureate and CU-Boulder biochemistry professor Tom Cech on the breakthrough role mRNA has had on vaccine development. Plus, Purplish on the stimulus plan. And new songs for our pandemic escape playlist from Tigre’s Laura Recendez.

Ed Greene from 9News gives perspective on the big snowstorm, how it stalled, and how it measures up. Plus Avery Lill looks into the heavy, wet snow's impact on trees. Then, what the research says about how COVID-19 spreads through aerosol transmission compared to surfaces, and the efficacy of masks, from disposable to N-95.

Sen. John Hickenlooper talks about the newest round of COVID relief and what's left to do, plus filibusters and immigration. Then, a caterer in Pueblo on making it through the pandemic. And, with Colorado preparing for the snow storm this weekend, should you worry about your roof? Also, remembering CPR Classical's own Ray White.

Intensive care pulmonologist Dr. Ivor Douglas talks about the drop in COVID-19 cases at Denver Health and the next challenges in the pandemic. Then, balancing environmental and economic needs to find common ground over grazing on the Colorado Plateau. Plus, “Mamabird Interviews” preserves family legacies while empowering young women of color.

Elijah McClain’s mother talks about police reform with Rep. Jason Crow. Then, how is Denver's program to expand mental health teams working? Plus, Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl is the first Special Olympian to co-chair a board in the organization. And, what happens when a police department gets COVID? Finally, Christian radio adds to our Pandemic Escape Playlist.

Four students are on a mission to improve and broaden the Black history curriculum in the state's largest school district. Then, the Purplish team explores how the pandemic has changed how the governor and state lawmakers operate. Plus, Paralympic swimmer Sophia Herzog of Salida has her sights set on Japan.

Investigative journalist Amy Herdy, formerly of The Denver Post, takes on the case of filmmaker Woody Allen, who is accused of molesting his adopted daughter. Then, a nonprofit that's helping migrant workers on the Western Slope. And, a Colorado woman searches for her family in Ethiopia. Plus the clock that inspired "My Grandfather's Clock."

A year after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Colorado, restaurant owner and parent Natalie Perez finally feels optimistic. Then, Vic Vela joins us to talk about the journey to recovery as Back From Broken begins a second season sharing stories of hope, inspiration and understanding.

We hear from a mom near Durango who's navigating life with five kids and a lost job a year into the pandemic. And a Greeley mom who caught COVID-19 while pregnant talks about overcoming that anxiety. Plus, how the pandemic has affected religious services. Also, a clone may be the future of the black-footed ferret. And using beavers to help Colorado's rivers.