Colorado Matters

Kelly Brough, former CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, faces former state lawmaker Michael Johnston in the June 6 runoff. In an interview with Ryan Warner, Brough outlines her plans for dealing with housing, homelessness and a downtown revival.

Governor Jared Polis says he'll work to limit the impact of property tax increases, and will continue to push for housing density across Colorado to increase affordability. Then, a Supreme Court justice from Colorado sold a mountain property to a prominent lawyer. We speak with the investigative reporter at Politico who broke this story about ethics on the nation's highest court. And "My Story So Far" reflects on life after the Marshall Fire.

Governor Jared Polis’ big bill to overhaul how the state builds housing is itself undergoing some rebuilding. CPR's Andrew Kenney updates the developments. Then, elite runner Kara Goucher of Boulder pulls back the curtain on the world behind her sport in a new memoir. And a documentary screening to raise awareness about Black infant and maternal mortality in Colorado and across the country.

Colorado politicians want to halt a plan that would transport oil by train along the Colorado River from Utah’s Uinta Basin. They say an oil spill would endanger local communities. Then, years ago, settlers took control of the Colorado River from Indigenous tribes. Now, as the river dries up, Indigenous tribes are working to back their rights.

Why are there more mass shootings in the U.S. compared to other countries? One researcher says it may have to do with how guns are viewed in American society. Then, a Colorado Wonders question about wind prompts even more windy curiosities. And "My Story So Far" shares the emotional stories of people touched by the Marshall Fire.

In Trinidad, a month-long program allows people to train in construction while they work to rehabilitate long-vacant homes. Then, our Purplish podcast tackles the state's housing woes by re-envisioning land use.

From a converted church in Boulder, a radio show and podcast beams out live music and eco-conscious conversation. Nick Forster is co-host of eTown. For Earth Day, we'll talk musical legends, climate change and everyday environmental heroes. Then, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson on fire danger and spring runoff. Plus, what to know about mosquitos. And new music from "Kathleen."

After more than 12 hours of debate, state lawmakers voted down a ban on so-called assault weapons. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments about a Colorado case focused on free speech versus state stalking laws. And Colorado filmmaker Alana DeJoseph explores the legacy and future of the Peace Corps.

Spring runoff is the lifeblood of Colorado's rivers. It's also sandbag season in the town of Dolores, in the southwestern part of the state. Today: snowpack, snowmelt, flooding, and climate change. Then, winemakers in Palisade confront climate change.

Where's the line between stalking, as defined by state law, and protected speech under the First Amendment? The U.S. Supreme Court this week takes up a Colorado case. Then, the case of Dominion Voting Systems, based in Denver, against Fox News. Plus, the pending grocery store merger. And answering a Colorado Wonders question about "The Dry."