Colorado Matters

Minister Glenda Strong Robinson has won a lifetime achievement award from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission. She marched with Dr. King in Memphis 55 years ago, just before his assassination. Robinson's racial justice work continues with Second Baptist Church Boulder and the NAACP of Boulder County.

The last few elections have not been kind to the state's Republican Party, but its new chairman, former state representative Dave Williams, says he's ready to put in the work to reverse that trend. Then a CU regent remembers Pat Schroeder. Also, a memorial to Irish miners in Leadville. Plus, Denver mayoral candidates on environmental racism. And Colorado's connection to Danny Boy.

Doctors increasingly see people contracting colon cancer before the recommended screening age of 45. We meet a wife and husband who were both diagnosed with it, Kacie Peters and Erik Stanley, of Denver. They juggle chemo, hospitalizations, and parenting. We also hear from oncologist Dr. Christopher Lieu, of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Pat Schroeder was the first woman elected to Congress in Colorado, serving 24 years. She died Monday at the age of 82. She's remembered as a trailblazer. Then, a new state law prevents HOAs from racking up fines for minor violations and trying to foreclose on homeowners for such violations. Plus, Denver's candidates for mayor on mental health and well-being.

A Washington Post investigation finds a lay group in Colorado has monitored priests who use dating and hookup apps, mostly those geared toward same-sex relationships. Then, Denver mayoral candidates on homelessness.

"What does it mean for an immigrant to be at home?" asks Denver author Teow Lim Goh in her new book, "Western Journeys." Goh, who came to the United States from Singapore, honors immigrants who preceded her, and who often faced discrimination, even death. Plus, a new mural will celebrate Chinese culture in Denver. And, meet Western Slope producer Tom Hesse.

From leading with equity to housing instability and living with dignity, we ask Denver's mayoral candidates what they'd prioritize to make sure no one is left behind. Then, thousands of Greater Sandhill Cranes arrive in the San Luis Valley for a 40th annual festival. Later, a Denver musician finds an unexpected connection in Ukraine.

A woman donated part of her liver -- to a stranger. Researchers study "altruistic donors." Then, a veteran-turned-counselor is in western Ukraine to help people cope with the psychological effects of war. Also, Denverite asks mayoral candidates the question: where's the balance between public safety and over-policing? And Colorado Wonders rides like the wind.

In metro Denver, women own one in four businesses – among the highest rates in the country. We'll talk about the challenges facing female entrepreneurs as more decide to start businesses. Then, many Coloradans are grappling with the high cost of housing coupled with the lack of inventory. In our podcast Purplish, we’ll look at one possible solution: rent control.

Housing, homelessness and crime are key issues for the 17 candidates in Denver’s mayoral race. The election is April 4 with a probable runoff in June. Then, should Colorado create a COVID-19 memorial? Plus, Chef Byron Gomez of Pollo Tico brings Costa Rican flavor to Boulder. And, the reason some of Colorado’s 178 school districts have really weird names.