Colorado Matters

A death penalty bill raises questions about how some legislation is moving forward at the State Capitol. Then, beginning a week-long discussion about Colorado's Sunshine Laws. Plus, how the definition of a word evolves. Also, Colorado Wonders about transportation, from highway signs to using express lanes. Finally, behind the discovery of two giant craters.

A political scientist, former Hickenlooper speechwriter and Iowa reporter talk about the former Colorado governor's 2020 run. Then, the mediator who helped resolve the teacher strike shares her tips for solving personal conflicts. Next, Rocky Mountain News editor John Temple remembers the paper. Finally, a Rockies update from spring training in Arizona.

The latest Masterpiece Cakeshop discrimination battle ended, but the big questions around religion and LGBTQ rights remain. These three cases may resolve them. Then, how the new head of the Colorado Energy Office balances oil and gas production with the push for renewables. Also, CPR has acquired Denverite. Finally, someday you could eat meat grown in a lab.

The United Methodist Church strengthened its ban on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy with a vote last week. Bishop Karen Oliveto, who leads the Mountain Sky region of the church and is the first openly gay bishop in church history, reacts. Then, CU scientists study the stormiest place on Earth. Finally, Colorado entrepreneurs grapple with blockchain.

Construction crews often hit artifacts and even human bones when they dig a new site. This is what the state archaeologist does afterward. Then, a rare tour of the Aurora ICE detention center, which is about expand amidst mumps and chickenpox outbreaks. Finally, an encore of our story about the many faces of disordered eating, and why dieting doesn't work.

Former Gov. John Hickenlooper formally announced his candidacy for president early Monday. CPR reporters Bente Birkeland and Anthony Cotton reflect on his career and his odds in the race. Then, in the latest episode of our podcast, Purplish, we explore the history of the national popular vote movement that Colorado recently joined.

For decades, lawyer Carrie Ann Lucas fought for better access to public facilities for people with disabilities and against the repeal of Obamacare. Lucas died Sunday at age 47. Then, revisiting our story about Antarctic ice shelves that make music. Finally, the Ghost Town Club of Colorado celebrates the state's abandoned places.

United Methodist Church delegates voted to reinforce bans on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy. The Iliff School, an official seminary for the church, has chosen to stand with gay students and clergy. Then, as Sen. Michael Bennet re-introduces legislation to fund more research into technology's impact on kids, a look at what we know right now.

Michael Hancock faces nine challengers in the upcoming election, which has an impact beyond Denver limits. Then, the debate over plastic pollution includes microplastics. Next, should local law enforcement hold people for ICE? Also, honoring the Colorado girl who created TickTracker. Finally, could heavy snowfall in southwestern Colorado end the drought?

Nadia Bolz-Weber grew up in a community equating sexual purity with holiness. Now that she's a pastor, Bolz-Weber is calling for a broader definition of Christian sex. Then, how the Forest Service's first landscape architect protected wildernesses. Next, remembering Cold War veterans. Finally, hear Denver rapper Trev Rich on the "Spider-verse" soundtrack.