City Cast Denver Colfax and Broadway’s Future, Trump’s Pro-Fracking Denver Pick, and a Pizza Comeback
Nov 22, 2024
Join stand-up comedian Joshua Emerson, known for his Casa Bonita documentary, and Noelle Phillips, an award-winning environmental journalist, as they dive into Denver's latest buzz. They discuss the implications of Trump's fracking advocate appointment and the city's proposal to transform a gravel pit into pickleball courts. Plus, they explore the vibrant return of affordable pizza and critique local education decisions like the delay of an African American studies course. Humor and insight collide in this engaging conversation about community and culture!
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Fracking Fluid Demonstration
- Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, drank fracking fluid on camera in 2019.
- He did this to demonstrate its supposed safety and encouraged his subordinates to join him.
Climate Change Stance
- Chris Wright acknowledges climate change but downplays it as a crisis.
- He believes it's a slow-moving phenomenon exploited for political gain.
Colorado Air Quality
- Colorado faces severe non-attainment of federal air quality standards due to emissions.
- Oil and gas drilling, cars, and buildings contribute to this issue.