Colorado Matters

Does Colorado have what it needs to fight so many wildfires at once? Governor Jared Polis discusses the three current blazes and how federal funds could help in combating them. Then, fire's effect on the air we breathe is significant. And as climate change supercharges the season, health effects become a bigger and bigger concern, says pulmonologist Dr. David Beuther. Also, a new superheroine whose tag line is, “transforming disabilities into SUPERabilities.” And, celebrating Colorado Day.

It's illegal. And a party drug. But MDMA, also known as ecstasy and molly, shows promise in treating PTSD. The FDA has an August deadline to approve it, after clinical trials that include Colorado. Then, a father and son bond over gardening in Colorado Springs. Plus, the legacy of a tough-on-crime Denver DA from the 1920s. And En Garde! A Colorado fencer heads to the Paralympics.

Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk, finds herself at the center of controversy as her trial for election fraud looms. She discusses her transformation from a trusted official to a polarizing figure in the election denial movement. The conversation highlights her role in promoting baseless claims about the 2020 election's integrity, the ensuing legal battles, and the wider implications for public trust in democracy. Peters reflects on the complexities of loyalty, skepticism, and the fallout of her actions on Colorado's voting landscape.

As Olympic athletes compete in Paris, Paralympians prepare. Today, meet an Army veteran and former Paralympian who hated the word "inspirational," until an unexpected encounter. His journey begins a special series leading up to the Paralympics. Then, the new Forest Corps. is looking for young people who love trees. Plus, grants to help fight climate change. And where are Colorado's ghost towns?

Stubborn heat will be with us for a while. Today, our regular chat about weather and climate with Denver7's Mike Nelson and why the Front Range is so prone to heat and smog. Then, a prominent Black political organizer on how women are rallying around Kamala Harris. Plus, a player talks about rebuilding Team USA's 3X3 Men's Basketball just in time for the Olympics. Also, why some books and authors are more likely to be banned. And Marble welcomes rock sculptors.

In Colorado and across the nation, emergency departments at pediatric hospitals are overflowing with kids who need intensive mental health treatment. We talk with Children's Hospital Colorado's Mental Health in Chief, Dr. Ron-Li Liaw. Then, perspectives on living with Alzheimer's with Rebecca Chopp. Plus, a program to find homes for wild mustangs. The growing popularity of flag football. And centenarian Nancy Tipton of Centennial!

The feeling of the wind in your hair. That's the freedom the nonprofit "Cycling Without Age Littleton" works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.

Colorado’s top Democrats are lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Joe Biden announced he’s leaving the presidential race. That includes U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, who joined Ryan Warner in-studio Monday afternoon. Then, African Grill in Lakewood cooks up 20 years of cuisine, culture, and camaraderie. Later, ensuring a pivotal moment in Colorado and U.S. history is not forgotten, nor repeated.

Colorado's top Democrats have high hopes for Kamala Harris. We speak with Erik Clarke, a delegate from Denver who'll be at the convention, about the path ahead. Then, as he marks one year in office, is Denver Mayor Mike Johnston fulfilling his campaign promises? And a former Olympian, in recovery from an eating disorder, has advice for commentators and spectators.

With Donald Trump's first post-assassination speech, the Republican National Convention is a wrap. There was much to learn away from the main stage this week, says University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket. Then, we celebrate Southern Colorado with 719 Day! And Denver is home to one of the country's only treatment centers for elite athletes with eating disorders.