Colorado Matters

Colorado's Secretary of State wears a lot of hats, but the aspect of the job that gets the most attention these days is overseeing elections and voting. Today, we talk with Republican candidate Pam Anderson; tomorrow, Democratic incumbent Jena Griswold. Then, the impact of school threats on students' and teachers' mental health, even when they're hoaxes. And remembering the "First Lady of Recovery."

The Republican county clerk from conservative El Paso county says the “Big Lie” is making his job more challenging. He’s had to beef up security and, in an area where election denialism abounds, it’s his job to debunk it. Then, perspective on climate and weather.

One of the loudest voices, debunking The Big Lie, belongs to a Republican. Matt Crane is the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association. He talks about threats to clerks and efforts to educate election deniers.

Ballots drop in a week. The mid-term election, featuring big races for the U.S. Senate and the governor’s office, is November 8. Analysts Eric Sondermann and Sara Hagedorn on what’s happened so far and what’s ahead in this campaign season.

Students at Delta High School in Denver explore the importance of mental health, especially in communities of color. And, Rossina Schroeer-Santiago is working to break down barriers to mental health care access for the Latino community.

How does a city address its housing crisis at a time when more and more people are struggling to make ends meet? How about giving money directly to people experiencing homelessness? That's the idea behind the Denver Basic Income Project. Then, Hate Free Colorado talks with people about their experiences with hate crimes. And, Front Range Community College's new president.

The U.S. has never settled on reparations to the descendants of enslaved people, but some people are making individual donations on their own. CPR race, diversity, and equity reporter Elaine Tassy tells us about a grant program in Colorado based on these private reparations. Then, Purplish examines the significance of the Latino vote in the November election.

Democratic incumbent Jared Polis plans to focus on inflation, crime, and sprawl if he's re-elected to a second term as Colorado's governor. Our interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl was yesterday. Then, a Denver model with Vitiligo inspires a gaming character; Jasmine Colgan talks about how her diagnosis and journey.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl wants to limit regulations and eliminate state income taxes. Our interview with incumbent Democrat Jared Polis is tomorrow. Then, we remember extreme skier and mountaineer Hilaree Nelson of Telluride, who died in a skiing accident in Nepal. In a 2018 interview she talks about the lure of the mountains and the risks that can pose.

Colorado's race for the U.S. Senate could help decide which party gains control in a split chamber. Incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet talks about his work on issues like the child tax credit and immigration. Then, Republican challenger Joe O'Dea talks about addressing inflation and crime.