Colorado Matters
Colorado Public Radio
Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.
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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.
Apr 15, 2024 • 50min
April 15, 2024: Young people face growing risk of colorectal cancer; GOP candidates in the 5th district
Young people face an increased risk for colorectal cancer; cases are expected to grow 90% by 2030. Now there’s an effort to improve early detection.
Apr 15, 2024 • 12min
Mysteriously, colorectal cancer hits more young people. Congress takes on the issue
Young people are developing colon and rectal cancer more often. Cases in 20- and 30-somethings are expected to grow a whopping 90% before the decade’s end.
Apr 12, 2024 • 51min
April 12, 2024: On the moguls with 14-year-old Olympic hopeful; What type of thinker are you?
We’re going skiing today with one of the best mogul skiers in the world. 14-year-old Ava Keenan, of Vail, hopes to be the first Black gold medalist in the sport.
Apr 11, 2024 • 52min
April 11, 2024: State lawmakers debate child tax credit; Exploring family, connection, and cultural identity
It’s a big tax surplus that could help nearly 300,000 families in Colorado get out of poverty, and give the state one of the lowest child poverty rates in the nation.
