Colorado Matters

When police shot and killed a man with paranoid schizophrenia in Rangely last year, it raised serious questions about what happened. A look at a story shrouded in rumors and secrecy. Then, a filmmaker explores the way screens and depression are linked in her own family. And, a crowd-sourcing art project that stretched from sea to shining sea.

On this Thanksgiving, stories of thanks, of empowerment, and of home. We meet a couple helping refugees create new lives in Colorado. Then, a mother works to empower children through literature. Also, a father and daughter create a special bond on the side of a mountain.

State lawmakers approved Colorado's Red Flag gun law in the last legislative session. We’ll get insight into new gun measures that could be up for debate in January. Then, how to interpret the language of texting, from punctuation marks to slang words. Also, transracial adoptions and how the federal government whitewashed Native Americans.

Colorado’s delegation typically unites around state issues but now there are divisions over land use. Then, as RTD struggles, its chief departs. Plus, a Coloradan chronicles Tibet’s deadly struggle with China. Also, universities work toward student diversity. Finally, people’s stories about marijuana in the movie, “Potluck.”

Should the younger suspect in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting be charged as an adult? Inside the court hearing where a judge may decide this week. Then, faced with being in the minority in the Colorado Legislature, Republicans found a way to slow the Democratic majority down -- literally. What’s on tap for 2020?

A virus continues to keep schools closed in Mesa County. Then, Republican Representative Scott Tipton reflects on the successes and frustrations of 2019 and looks ahead to 2020. Also, Colorado's changing beer business; how a drag show is bringing a family together; and what the future of music might sound like.

A doctor and medical assistant who formerly worked at Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs share concerns that the organization wasn't amply prepared ahead of a deadly shooting four years ago. They also say employees weren't amply supported afterwards. Planned Parenthood responds. Also, chile-spiked Thanksgiving recipes from Zolo Grill in Boulder.

A Denver woman reflects on life after moving as part of a government relocation program from a reservation to Denver and how she maintains her heritage. Plus, a special voice greets visitors at DIA. Then, Spiritual Voices honors "Oh Freedom," a Boulder climber takes "The High Road," and the effort to preserve the music of silent films.

Gov. Polis talks impeachment, marijuana convictions, and funding education and transportation. Then, award-winning opera singer Renee Fleming on playing Georgia O’Keefe in “The Brightness of Light” with the Colorado Symphony. And, getting Claude Monet to Denver. Finally, what happens to your social media when you die?

Student podcast reflects on social issues, cultural heritage, and honoring local heroes. Then, Ralphie V retires after 12 seasons with the CU Buffs and a near-record run. Plus, the convergence of medical and recreational marijuana is having an unexpected impact. The latest episode of "On Something."