Colorado Matters

Dianne Primavera, a four-time cancer survivor and former state legislator who was most recently the CEO of Susan G. Komen Colorado, will join Jared Polis on the campaign trail. Then, Justice Kennedy’s complicated legacy. Next, Colorado and Western books to read this summer. Finally, the latest step for a kid-owned lemonade stand business.

History Colorado is trying to innovate despite high turnover, a low budget and a lack of staff confidence. Then, a CU Denver student wanted to see more conservative women in fashion magazines, so she made one. Next, how first responders are training to best manage cases with dementia patients. Finally, how a Silverton school reckoned with the town’s past.

Republican candidate for governor Walker Stapleton shared his thoughts on his first 100 days, his relationship to Trump and on his opponent Jared Polis. Then, in the latest addition to our Breaking Bread series, a liberal denverite meets with a military family matriarch to work through their disagreements. Next, the best tips for your Colorado garden.

Colorado Matters talk to Rep. Jared Polis moments after his primary victory speech. Republican and Democratic political analysts break down what to expect during the general governor’s race and what Polis and Walker Stapleton need to do to win. Next, we see how the first primary open to unaffiliated voters went and how they cast their ballots.

Scientists have created a map that allows anyone to see just how dry Colorado and the rest of the U.S. are. Next, why SCOTUS judges cited their Masterpiece Cakeshop decision in the Arlene’s Flowers case. Then, Lori Poland is launching a child welfare foundation 35 years after her kidnapping. Finally, this teenager makes electronic music using found sound.

Two Colorado representatives visited the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend to view detention sites and tent camps for children separated from their parents. Then, how a Native American contemporary artist explores identity. Next, a new book follows one family’s rodeo dynasty. After that, the Broadmoor Hotel turns 100. Finally, new music from Neyla Pekarek.

The candidates for governor and Congress have spent millions on 30-second commercials, mailers and other ads. But what impact do they really have? Then, we break down the races in District 1, 5 and 6. Next, a Colorado journalist travels to each one of the four corners of the state. Finally, a rundown of summer music festivals to attend.

We talk with former Colorado U.S. Attorney John Walsh, who called the immigration policy, "dangerous, expensive and inconsistent with the values of the institution." Then, marijuana tour bus businesses hit a rough patch. Next, what to look for at the Aspen Ideas Festival and at various classical concerts this summer. Then, a tale from a storytelling event.

A week from the primaries, we showcase our interviews with the Democratic candidates for governor. Listen to the full interviews with Mike Johnston, Cary Kennedy, Donna Lynne and Jared Polis at www.cpr.org/news/colorado-governor-candidates-2018. Also check out the CPR podcast “Who’s Gonna Govern?” www.npr.org/podcasts/616863526/who-s-gonna-govern.

A week from the primaries, we showcase our interviews with the Republican candidates for governor. Listen to the full interviews with Greg Lopez, Victor Mitchell, Doug Robinson and Walker Stapleton at www.cpr.org/news/colorado-governor-candidates-2018. Also check out the CPR podcast “Who’s Gonna Govern?” www.npr.org/podcasts/616863526/who-s-gonna-govern.