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 3, 2024 • 52min
April 3, 2024: Colorado’s place in the fast-growing space economy; An untapped resource to save water
You might say that Colorado Springs will be the center of the universe next week as people from more than 40 countries gather for the annual space symposium.
Apr 2, 2024 • 52min
April 2, 2024: Making sure Voter Voices are heard; A personal journey to Dearfield
What issues will shape your decision on election day? We’re kicking off Voter Voices to find out. Then, tobacco is a leading cause of preventable death in Colorado.
Apr 2, 2024 • 16min
A personal journey through family history to Dearfield
Dearfield was once a thriving community in northeastern Colorado where hundreds of Black farmers homesteaded beginning in 1910.
Apr 1, 2024 • 51min
April 1, 2024: Why people are willing to accept political lies; It’s not too late to plan for the total solar eclipse
A recent study found people are willing to accept false or misleading statements if they align with their political ideology. We talk with a CU Boulder researcher about the findings.
Apr 1, 2024 • 8min
Celebrating 40 years of rock, jazz and swing with Chris Daniels and The Kings
Few Colorado musicians have had a more impressive and varied career than Chris Daniels. The singer-songwriter has led Chris Daniels and The Kings for 40 years.
Mar 29, 2024 • 50min
March 29, 2024: The race to replace Ken Buck; 70 years of family with Colorado’s Filipino community
The ballot’s starting to take shape in the special election to replace former Rep. Ken Buck.
Mar 29, 2024 • 4min
For coach at Grandview High School, the Sweet 16 is a little sweeter as he cheers on two of his former players
March Madness continues on Saturday, and fans of women’s college basketball in Colorado are in for a special treat: the CU Buffs meet the University of Iowa in Albany, New […]
Mar 29, 2024 • 32min
Bringing the Philippines home to Colorado
The Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean. And it’s far, far away from here.
Mar 29, 2024 • 52min
March 28, 2024: Regulating funeral homes; Improving Black maternal and infant health
Colorado is the only state that does not require people who work in funeral homes to be licensed, but that could be changing.
Mar 29, 2024 • 8min
Bill moves forward to regulate funeral homes and create accountability in Colorado
Colorado is the only state that does not require people who work in funeral homes to be licensed.
