Colorado Matters
Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.
Latest episodes
Apr 23, 2024 • 28min
Colorado students share why they chose to attend HBCUs and the impact that’s had on their lives
Four Coloradans share why they chose to leave the state to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities) and how it’s affected their lives.
Apr 23, 2024 • 48min
April 23, 2024: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe on the impact of HBCUs and their relevance today
NPR host Ayesha Rascoe's book features prominent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
Apr 23, 2024 • 47min
April 22, 2024: For Earth Day, ‘The Nature Fix’ is a prescription for what ails us
Take two trees and call me in the morning. On this Earth Day, how nature affects our health, from brain studies in national parks to forest bathing in Japan.
Apr 19, 2024 • 50min
April 19, 2024: Climate change price tag; Clarence Shivers, artist and Tuskegee Airman
Slowing climate change is considerably cheaper than purely reacting to it. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson is back for our regular discussion.
Apr 19, 2024 • 9min
Colorado’s supersonic jet company forges ahead
Air travel will be much speedier in the future if the Colorado-based company Boom Supersonic has its way.
Apr 19, 2024 • 12min
A (climate) stitch in time saves nine
In their regular chat, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson and Senior Host Ryan Warner discuss a new report in the journal Nature that finds, “economic damages resulting from climate change […]
Apr 18, 2024 • 51min
April 18, 2024: Educating skiers on Indigenous history of the slopes; Using greenhouse gases for ceramics
Before ski resorts came to dominate life in the mountains here, the Colorado Rockies were home to Indigenous tribes.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 50min
April 17, 2024: Inside DU’s hockey victory; How climate change is changing beer
Exploring DU hockey's triumph and climate change's effect on beer industry. Reflecting on team's success, resilience, and preparation. Delving into sustainability challenges in brewing, adaptation to climate change, and innovation in craft beer. Discovering Rocky Mountain National Park's allure and children's musical delight.
Apr 17, 2024 • 3min
Not where you’d expect to see an opera: The Air Force Academy
The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs hosts a free opera Sunday. "Glory Denied" tells the story of the longest-held American prisoner of war.
Apr 16, 2024 • 52min
April 16, 2024: Overcoming loneliness and isolation with a simple phone call
Aging can be tough, and one of the most difficult and lesser-discussed aspects of aging for many is dealing with loneliness and social isolation.
