Purplish

By Colorado Public Radio

Purplish is CPR News' weekly podcast about state politics, state government, Colorado policy, and political identity. This season the show is hosted by public affairs reporters Bente Birkeland and

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The podcast currently has 181 episodes available.

Purplish episodes:

June 02, 2023 Colorado Springs’ next mayor is a man few thought would win. What happened?
Yes, politics may be shifting in this conservative bulwark, but that's only one part of the story.
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30min
May 11, 2023 Land use, property taxes and party conflicts — how the legislature wrapped up
The end of session brought dramatic developments, bruising disagreements and a few goofy moments.
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29min
May 04, 2023 The legislature’s spending dance
Here’s a math problem for you: how do you get hundreds of different bills to add up to one balanced budget?
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33min
April 21, 2023 The year that could change how Colorado grows
Single-family homes have ruled Colorado development for a century, but Gov. Jared Polis and his allies believe the future needs to look very different.
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32min
April 06, 2023 Colorado’s blockbuster filibuster (and why it matters)
As Republican lawmakers adapt to their ‘super-minority’ in the House, they’re grappling with a big question: is it better to negotiate when they can, or dig in on delays?
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30min
March 24, 2023 Xcel’s winter of discontent
Sky-high utility bills and record corporate profits have many Coloradans — and lawmakers — asking if it’s time to rethink Xcel’s business model.
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35min
March 11, 2023 Disability rights at center stage
Housing, recreation, government -- advocates for people with disabilities say there are a lot of ways Colorado could be doing more to make those things accessible to all.
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32min
March 03, 2023 Rent control in Colorado?
The policy has been banned in Colorado for four decades, but that could all change this year.
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34min
February 10, 2023 How Colorado’s gun laws have changed from frontier days to today
From the founding of the state to modern mass shootings, we look at the forces that have driven changes to Colorado law over the years, and what it means for this year's brewing debate.
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45min
January 20, 2023 The Polis Agenda
In the first State of the State speech of his second term, Gov. Polis picked a big fight with local governments, while saying little on a major priority for many in his party.
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FAQs about Purplish:

How many episodes does Purplish have?

The podcast currently has 181 episodes available.

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