Colorado Matters

Efforts are underway to officially change the name of Denver’s Columbus Park to La Raza Park. Then, why do people create monuments and who decides which version of history is told? Also, how federal money helped Colorado’s small businesses. Later, an essay from a listener titled “My Dear White Friends.” Finally, remembering Charlie Daniels.

State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet represents the area where Elijah McClain died in police custody. She’s received more than 83,000 emails about the case from around the world. Then, 9News reporter Jeremy Jojola wins an award for his series on hate groups. And, a Colorado family with six children who have schizophrenia is the subject of a new book.

What the U.S. Supreme Court ruling means for "Faithless Electors." Then, tracking cases of COVID-19 in Colorado, plus how the pandemic is impacting architecture. The new exhibition, "Hecho en Colorado," is about more than art. Also, a first-time college graduate in the San Luis Valley. Finally, Denver rapper Knwlxdge's song, "Black Lives Matter."

Former Governor John Hickenlooper won Colorado's Democratic US Senate primary this week. Wednesday, we heard from the man he's trying to unseat -- Republican Cory Gardner. We asked Hickenlooper about campaign blunders, health care, and taxes. Then, fighting wildfires during the pandemic. And, a nurse who never expected to become a marijuana expert.

The U.S. Senate race is set for Colorado: Republican incumbent Cory Gardner will face Democrat John Hickenlooper in November. We ask Gardner about Russian bounties, health care, and his priorities for a second term. Then, the upset in Colorado’s third district. Plus, voters of all stripes on what they'll consider heading into the general election.

Today, the pandemic's domino effect on cattle ranchers, feedlot operators, meat packers, and ultimately the price of beef people buy in the grocery stores. Then, how one of Colorado's largest school districts is preparing to reopen. And, Back from Broken shares the recovery journey of Paul Scudo.

As sexual violence is on the rise in Boulder, the organization fighting to prevent it will lose a significant portion of its funding this week because of the pandemic. Then, the state’s wildlife thrived while people stayed home, now that crowds are booming again in the outdoors, how is that impacting animals? Finally, a look at voter suppression, then and now.

Colorado Springs moves forward with its plan for police accountability. Then, protesters in Denver share their perspectives on the racial justice movement. And, COVID-19 outbreaks show up at workplaces more. Later, a new project that recognizes and celebrates female healthcare workers of color. Finally, a poet from Superior makes a statement with “Easy Words.”

Six women, including four of color, sought the Democratic senate nomination. We talk to some of them about the obstacles that kept them from a contest that’s now down to two white men. Then, if your summer garden has hit a rough patch, we’ve got some tips for you.

The death of George Floyd prompted a superintendent to write a letter to his district about being Black in America. And, Denverite reporter Donna Bryson’s story on the lives of three Black Coloradans in 2020. Later, the artist Detour on his Denver murals that depict victims of police brutality. Finally, a paralympian in limbo as he waits for the Olympics.