We get an update on the needs the Navajo Nation is facing now that the strain of COVID-19 is combined with cold winter weather. Then, we hear a piece produced by a New Vista High School student on how corporate advertising has capitalized on themes of unity and hope during COVID-19 followed by an interview with a local voter working to inspire others to vote. We close with a new food waste tip and TRENDS Diary.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We hear from one of the more than 70 Science and Climate Journalists who wrote an open letter challenging the Supreme Court Nomination and subsequent confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett. Then, we speak with a historian presenting at an event tonight recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment followed by an interview with a Boulder Weekly reporter about the final article in a series looking at homelessness in the time of COVID-19. We close with food news on Radio Nibbles.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We begin with a report from last night’s Boulder City Council meeting looking at alternative transportation options in the area. Then, we speak with a young conservative on an electric vehicle tour raising awareness about young Republican’s concerns over climate change followed by an interview with a CU student discussing what it’s like being a progressive stuck in a conservative state during election season due to COVID-19. We close with two regular Wednesday morning features, Make Them Hear you and Naturally.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We hear about the Black Womxn’s Voter Guide followed by an interview KGNU conducted with an advocate for the man who was badly beaten by an Allied Universal security guard at Union Station. As a result of that incident, last night Denver City Council rejected a multimillion-dollar contract with the security company. We close with the comment line.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

As part of our food waste series, we hear about the city of Boulder’s goal to divert 85% of the city’s waste from landfills by 2025. Then, we speak with Susan Polis Schutz, Governor Polis’ mother, about her new documentary on overcoming white supremacy. We close with a report on Colorado’s Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We discuss police officers in schools and the steps Boulder Valley School District is taking to phase them out. Then, we hear about a new report digging into why the number of children, particularly children of color, without health insurance in Colorado continues to rise. After that, an interview on the Latinx Parent Summit followed by a new food waste tip and TRENDS Diary.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We visit the Longmont Library to hear about One Book Colorado, a program giving out free books to children. Then, we visit Lake Steam Baths on Colfax in Denver, one of the millions of unique small businesses trying to cope with the pandemic. We close the show with food news on Radio Nibbles.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We begin with a report on Boulder City Council’s plans to take a second look at a planning board decision to approve the reuse of the Macy’s department store on 30th Street. Then, we hear about a virtual forum taking place this evening on issues of race and social justice on this year’s ballot. We close with two regular Wednesday features, Make Them Hear You and Naturally.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

We begin with a report on how the fires are impacting local air quality followed by insight into how the pandemic and remote learning is affecting college students. Then, we hear how caution over COVID-19 may have impacted Boulder Farmers Market attendance this summer but the annual tradition remains strong. We close with the comment line.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.

A National Weather Service meteorologist tells us what the coming weather could mean for the local fires followed by an interview with the executive director of the Calwood Education Center about the challenges they were facing as a result of the pandemic before the fire began. Then, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence and a survivor speak to us about their work.

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The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday 8.04-8.30am.