Colorado Matters

In Colorado Matters' regular interview with the governor, Jared Polis discussed the future of the death penalty, the fight for vaccination laws, the calls for a recall and more. Then, why the state Capitol is in disarray as the session winds down. Next, a park ranger shares her inspiring survival story. Finally, meet our new team member!

Denverite reporter Donna Bryson reviews the state of Denver homelessness ahead of the "Right to Survive" measure on the May ballot. Then, an update on the mental health crisis in Denver jails. Next, how Aspen went from mining town to glam capital. Also, overcoming your phobias using virtual reality. Finally, Su Teatro remembers the Chicano movement in 1969.

Harry Calvino's wife Antje was one of 125 people who got prescriptions last year to help them die. Then, Denverite reporter David Sachs previews Denver's upcoming election. Next, you respond to our transportation story. Also, highlights from Hickenlooper's CNN town hall. Then, robots go to work in drive-thrus. Finally, meet Colorado's legendary prank caller.

The Delagarzas moved to Christchurch in part because of New Zealand's sense of security and innocence, both shattered after last week's mass shooting. Then, 2008 presidential candidate Bill Richardson talks Hickenlooper's chances. Next, robots are working in recycling plants, and what that means for human jobs. Finally, Republicans invest in more moderates.

Matthew Horace of Denver wrote a book about his experience as an African-American in law enforcement. Then, after expelling members for sexual harassment last session, Colorado lawmakers are ready to revise the system. Next, the history of the 1969 West High School walkouts. Finally, Yvie Oddly changed Denver drag before competing on "Ru Paul's Drag Race."

Colorado is close to ending the death penalty, a punishment the state has rarely used. Then, 12-year-old Haven Coleman of Denver helped organize last week's national Youth Climate Strike. Next, ahead of our Climate Change Variety Hour event, we revisit our chat with an evangelical climate scientist. Finally, inside a tiny houses village for the homeless.

As Colorado considers abolishing the death penalty, we talk to a juror from the trial of the last Coloradan sent to death row. Then, Republicans push back against the fast pace of Democratic bills. Next, how CPR used sunshine laws to cover RTD, and the nonprofit helping journalists cut through red tape. Finally, the women who made Colorado Springs history.

Wednesday's bomb cyclone lived up to the meteorological hype. We recap the impact of the storm on roads, agriculture and more. Then, the Grand Junction Sentinel used public records to cover the Montrose funeral home that was selling body parts. Next, advocates are pushing to reform the bail bond system. Finally, a children's book explores our national parks.

Colorado has one of the country's lowest vaccination rates because parents can easily opt out. A doctor says that primes the state for a measles outbreak. Then, we follow up our last recycling feature to answer even more of your questions. Next, David Migoya of the Denver Post talks about sunshine laws. Finally, revisiting our Killdozer feature.

With a rash of avalanches along I-70, here's what you should know to stay safe, whether the snowslide is in the mountains or urban. Then, Colorado-based Engineers Without Borders is at work in Guatemala. Next, KUSA's Chris Vanderveen joins us for our Sunshine Week series. Also, happy 60th birthday, Barbie! Finally, an encore of our Ken Burns interview.