Could Polis Be VP? Plus, Top 5 Trader Joe’s Snacks and Stolen Steaks

Jul 26, 2024

Olivia Jewell Love, a local news producer, and Justine Sandoval, a political and culinary correspondent, dive into the potential impact of President Biden’s endorsement of VP Harris on Colorado's Democrats. They share their top Trader Joe's snacks, highlighting favorites like Everything But the Bagel cashews. The conversation shifts to Governor Polis’ CNN comments, generational political humor, and the alarming news of a burglary at a local steakhouse. They also celebrate community initiatives, including a new housing project and the renovation of the Mestizo-Curtis Park Pool.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Energizing Democracy: Bridging Generations

04:04 • 15min

Gen Z's Take on Political Humor and Trader Joe's Snack Favorites

18:50 • 4min

Trader Joe's Snack Attack

22:40 • 11min

Reflections on Bias and Community Resilience

33:31 • 7min

Community Wins: New Pool and Non-Compete Clause Ban

40:12 • 5min

It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up this week's news. In the wake of the news about President Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, will Colorado democrats change their campaign strategies? Then, with a new Trader Joe’s slated to open in Westminster in 2025, producer Olivia Jewell Love is back with another hot City Cast Denver Top 5 list, this time, Trader Joe’s snacks. She’s joined by host Bree Davies and politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval to also talk about Governor Polis’ spirited CNN comments, VP Harris’s embracing of Brat Summer, the joys of Everything But the Bagel cashews, and, of course, our wins and fails of the week.

We shared clips of non-Gen Zers talking about VP Harris and “Brat Summer” on CNN and Fox News. Bree talked about the burglary at Columbine Steak House and Urban Peak’s new “Mothership” housing. Olivia discussed Crush, the rescued lobster, and the end of the non-compete era for workers. Justine mentioned the horrifying treatment of Terrell Davis by United Airlines and the Mestizo-Curtis Park Pool getting a much-needed remodel.

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