Colorado Matters

We assemble four high school teachers and four students from across Colorado to talk about academic anxiety; what are the stressors and what are the solutions? Then, the redemption story of Ebenezer Scrooge takes on new meaning. Plus, the Nutcracker needs some TLC.

CPR's Caitlyn Kim joins us from Washington, D.C. with perspective on the Colorado delegation's votes on the articles of impeachment against President Trump. Then, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet talks about the Senate's upcoming role in impeachment. Plus, the push to make sure students in Colorado know about the Holocaust, inspired by one survivor's story.

Ketamine can be used to subdue criminal suspects who are extremely agitated -- but at what risk? Then, how do museums protect against a heist when priceless art is on display? And, Coloradans can have snow-free roads or intact windshields, but maybe not at the same time. Plus, History Colorado’s new podcast features little-known tales of the American West.

There’s a dangerous middle ground between social drinking and alcoholism. Then, a CU professor advised “Frozen” producers on how to portray Nordic language and indigenous culture. And, holiday books with a Colorado flair. Plus, Pueblo’s miles-long mural.

Babies born with complications because of their mothers’ nicotine use spend days in intensive care costing millions of dollars a year. How the state’s program to help women quit smoking is faring. Then, CPR News has a new home, but what was here before us? And what can you learn about your home? Finally, the story of the “American Wolf.”

Mental illness is usually diagnosed by people, but artificial intelligence might help doctors with assessments. Then, as part of "Teens Under Stress," how one school is helping teens overcome academic anxiety. And, listeners share ideas and ask questions about the teen series. Also, a rock and roll photographer tries to capture the quiet moments on stage.

Former U.S. Sen. Mark Udall was on a Senate committee that investigated CIA interrogations after 9/11. The probe’s featured in a new film. Then, pop culture, teens and social media. Next, how to keep minor league baseball in Colorado? Plus, “giving machines” fund efforts to bring clean water to the world. And, listeners vote on Colorado’s iconic food.

Congressman Ed Perlmutter was an early skeptic about impeachment -- and selecting Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Today, he says he was wrong on both counts. Then, each winter, Denver's streets breathe steam. Clouds rise from grates and manholes. They've long been part of the city's landscape -- but that's trouble in an age of climate change.

Should climate change scientists turn to activism to get their messages heard? Also, a student shares her audio diaries to show the academic anxiety teenagers are feeling today. Plus, ski industry icon Klaus Obermeyer celebrates his 100th birthday. And the music of Denver synth-pop duo Motion Trap.

When a 15-year old boy died by suicide last year, his parents decided to include the cause of death in his obituary. Now, his friends have put together a guide for parents with their perspectives. Then, the old way of marketing doesn't always work; now businesses are offering experiences to make the sale. Plus CNN honors a local hero.