Colorado Matters

The Democratic presidential candidate gave his first major foreign policy speech this week. Then, after a tumultuous search for his successor, CU system president Bruce Benson prepares to leave. Next, Oprah speaks at the Colorado College commencement. Also, the state of Colorado's real estate market. Finally, the hiker who set a record on the Arizona Trail.

At the STEM School Highlands Ranch graduation, Kendrick Castillo's best friend accepted his diploma. Then, why a Texas shelter sends migrants to Colorado. Next, are violent extremists shaped in childhood? Also, how our late spring snow affects your garden. Then, why is Colorado's legislative session 120 days? Finally, an interview with author Keele Burgin.

Attorney General Phil Weiser will target a new Trump rule on healthcare. Then, glove company Hestra was hit by the new tariffs. Next, Denver-born billionaire Robert F. Smith erased Morehouse College graduates' debt. Also, the GOP strategy after the legislative session. Finally, local journalist Peter Hessler explores Egyptian history.

We check in on Denver’s Vision Zero plan to make busy intersections safer for pedestrians. Next, remembering Colorado's first African American federal judge, Wiley Daniel. Also, the Colorado legacy of renowned architect I.M. Pei, who died recently. Then, beer's role in Colorado's history and identity. And, the winner of our Solo on the Slope competition.

Honoring Kendrick Castillo, who died in the STEM school shooting. Then, how courts deal with underage defendants like one of the STEM suspects. Next, the Colorado Episcopal Church's first African American woman bishop. Also, the Congressional Black Caucus scouts new leaders. And, the state's role in the U.S. Space Command. Finally, more "Solo on the Slope."

Denver voters decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms—now what? Then, homelessness is an issue in Denver's mayoral runoff. Next, a CU scientist is shaping the new U.S. plan to go to the moon. Plus, Dixie Rinehart designed space gloves. Also, Chinese tariffs could impact agriculture. Then, recalling Democrats roils Republicans. Finally, more "Solo on the Slope."

More and more Coloradans age 65 or older are still working. Then, a DU professor studies the impacts of the Yemeni conflict. Next, when Doris Day sang with John Denver. Also, an excerpt from a Western Colorado University commencement speech. Then, an encore of our story about the Hollywood blacklist. Finally, a runner-up from our Solo on the Slope contest.

We examine the burden some students may feel to fight back when threatened by a school shooter. Plus an expert says there's room to improve school security. Then, the Irish ambassador to the U.S. is in Colorado to honor the legacy of Irish miners. Also, we answer your questions about Denver's air quality. Plus, the first Rhodes Scholar at CU in 25 years.

A STEM School parent called the district anonymously months ago, fearing a school shooting. Then, the aftermath when school shooters survive to face the law. Next, an update on sports gambling. Also, the Rocky Flats fire that almost destroyed Denver. Then, what happens to all that roadkill. Finally, an excerpt from CU Boulder's commencement.

Remembering Kendrick Castillo, the student killed in the shooting. Then, a STEM School sophomore describes the scene that day. Next, perspective from our reporter who covered Columbine's impact, 20 years later. Also, Colorado Springs' housing market heats up. Finally, on the last episode of this season's Purplish, we review the 2019 legislative session.