Colorado Matters

This country’s nuclear arsenal is “geriatric.” And many of the people who maintain it are heading towards retirement. Worrisome– if you believe, as the U.S. does, that nuclear deterrence keeps us safe. Colorado science writer Sarah Scoles examines the future of nuclear defense in her new book, “Countdown.” She spoke with Ryan Warner at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte during the recent Mountain Words Festival.

In their regular climate & weather chat, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson tells Ryan Warner about the heat that will descend over the weekend. Plus, a visit from a Ford Model T in Steamboat Springs opens a discussion of automobile emissions.

The heat dome that's gripped the Northeast is headed our way, with temperatures hovering close to 100 degrees. We'll get the summer outlook from Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson. Then, Purplish takes a closer look at the primary races in congressional districts 5 and 8. And later, educators share their stories in a new podcast and on-stage event, "Hot for Teacher."

When Denver celebrated its first Pride 50 years ago, about 50 people took part. Now that number is 500,000. On a special Colorado Matters, we share "A Half Century of Pride Stories," reflecting on the past while looking forward to the future.

To commemorate the Juneteenth holiday, we’re re-sharing an event that highlights Black culture and history while building community along the way. “Black People Know Things” is a trivia night held monthly at local breweries. We sat in on a special Colorado Black history edition in February at Spangalang Brewery in Five Points.

When it comes to Colorado's so-called "Red Flag" gun violence prevention law, where you live often dictates when it's used, if it's used at all. Then, her family's musical legacy goes back four generations, but JoFoKe isn't relying on that as she makes her own mark, baring her soul on stage. For Black Music Month, we re-share our February interview with the Denver singer/songwriter. Plus, a big fossil find near Colorado Springs.

Bay Bryan grew up in Golden, Colorado but has called Manchester, England home since 2017.

When Di Rushing left her Mississippi Delta home three decades ago and headed for a new life in Ouray, Colorado, she and her family were fleeing a dark chapter in their lives. That episode became the catalyst for a memoir called “The Delta in the Rear View Mirror.”

“Purplish” reviews at a crowded GOP primary in Colorado’s third congressional district. Then, “The Delta in the Rearview Mirror” chronicles how things went south at Di Rushing’s Mississippi winery, leading her to Colorado. And, a Colorado Wonders question about those big sculptures in Golden. Plus, singer-songwriter Bay Bryan.

It’s not something any political party wants heading into an election but the Colorado Republican Party is embroiled in a very public leadership struggle, with a growing effort to oust state GOP chair Dave Williams. Then, the two people vying to lead the Denver District Attorney's office. Plus, Jenna Bainbridge's trailblazing journey to Broadway. And the FACC Padayon Philippine Festival this weekend!