The acting director of the BLM, William Perry Pendley, says the move to Colorado isn’t an effort to weaken the agency. Plus, how banned tech from China could impact rural Colorado broadband. Also, the unique history of Lamar's train depot. Then, classical pianist Edith Ruiz is up for a Latin Grammy, and 'Jurassic Mark' releases his first album at age 70.
World War II saw the U.S. military harness a new power -- dogs who were taught to ignore gun fire and deliver messages from the front lines to the command post. We'll meet a Colorado man who trained these war dogs. Then, a plant you pass at 65 miles an hour and may not think twice about. But sage brush is remarkable...
An expert shares her insight on the mixed messages parents may give their children, and how to stop sexual abuse. Plus, a man who's skied 300 months in a row. Then, an eventful week in review, along with a public arts quiz! And Colorado Women's Hall of Fame inductee Velveta Howell, a life-long champion for social justice.
The series, “Teens Under Stress” continues with a conversation, first between parents and their rules about phone use. Then, their own teens discuss navigating a smartphone world with each other. Later, what signals did voters send about growth in cities this election? Finally, the show “Flame Broiled, or the ugly play” tackles race and bias in America.
Refunds under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights will stay in the pockets of Coloradans who rejected Proposition CC. The measure's author talks about the future. Plus, election results indicate a former congressman will be Aurora’s mayor. And, the superintendent of one of Colorado's largest school districts calls out students and parents for a lack of civility.
Rep. Diana DeGette on differences between the Clinton and Trump impeachment inquiries. Then, the head of a Pueblo synagogue reacts to a white supremacist's alleged threat. Plus, could "deep fake" videos sway the 2020 election? And, a Colorado doctor's role in a breakthrough therapy for CF. Also, a cell phone-free school. Finally, Denver's Chimney Choir.
She's been called "The Oprah of Syria," but radio host Honey Al Sayid had to flee. Now she's in Colorado, lecturing at DU. Then, the ethics of online ads, and a company that says it's committed to ethical advertising. And, growing up in Denver, Rian Johnson made movies with a clunky video camera -- now he's directing Star Wars and a new whodunit, Knives Out.
Teens spend a lot of time on their screens, from texting to gaming to social media. We explore what's happening in their brains as they engage. Plus, we break down a busy news week. And two young survivors of a plane crash in the Colorado Rockies share the struggles they've faced through their lives.
What Coors’ move means for local jobs and the beermaker’s Golden brewery. Then, why a younger workforce wants a happier, more meaningful workplace. And, how the sports betting proposition on your ballot would help fund water projects. Finally, on Halloween, some spooky tales from unexpected authors and a tour through The Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion.
She lost her husband and brother when a gas explosion destroyed her home in Firestone in 2017. Erin Martinez talks about life now and reacts to a report on the blast. Then, insight from the Boston Globe editor who led coverage on child sex abuse within the Catholic Church in light of the review in Colorado. Plus, what teens are doing on their cell phones.
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