Lisa Calderón, a criminal justice reform advocate and former mayoral candidate, joins the discussion on recent stabbings at the 16th Street Mall, raising concerns about downtown safety. She critiques the mayor's needle exchange veto and the slow response to community needs regarding crime and homelessness. The conversation also delves into the Park Hill Golf Course redevelopment and its implications for gentrification and local politics. Calderón emphasizes the importance of harm reduction and community voices in shaping Denver’s future.