City Cast Denver

Explore Denver's Police Hiring Scandal, Speed Trap Bonanza, and a Stuffed Raccoon with discussions on lowering hiring standards, speed cameras, Shaun White in Denver, Antiques Roadshow, and more city news and events!

Discover the best ways to enjoy June in Denver with Pride parties, sangria spots, gardening tips, horror film events, tapas bars, and nostalgic food memories. Dive into the vibrant Pride celebrations and diverse parties happening throughout the city.

Discover the best hiking trails near Denver, from easy beginner-friendly options to challenging adventure hikes. Explore scenic views at Elk Meadow Park and Roxborough State Park, historical landmarks at Georgetown, and thrilling adventures at Sky Pond and Fancy Pass. Learn about the Hanging Lake Trail reconstruction and reservation system. Share your hiking experiences and chat with other listeners on reddit. Subscribe to Hey Denver newsletter for more city news and updates.

City council members Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Sarah Parady discuss Denver's low approval ratings, protester arrests, controversial shelter funding, and Governor's veto of wage theft bill. They provide insights on city issues, highlighting the context missing in media reports and the complexity of governing a city in challenging times.

This week Mayor Johnston rolled out a new program that would pay teens extra money for working a summer job. Will the infusion of cash be an effective way to curb youth violence? Meanwhile, the Colorado GOP sent a letter to families encouraging them to pull children out of public schools before they “turn more kids trans” — but the political benefit of this maneuver remains to be seen. Then, the Mile High’s new compost program was supposed to do wonders for our waste, but it seems more like hot garbage. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by comedian and Casa Bonita immersive actor Joshua Emerson to dig into these stories, plus the mayor’s low approval ratings, Denver sports fans’ low morale, and the low blows of a new hysteria-laced documentary on fentanyl. 

Controversial Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's scandalous rumors and legal battles are explored, including allegations of past escort work and interactions with Senator Ted Cruz. The podcast delves into evidence verification, defamation case rulings, and the importance of journalistic ethics in reporting on Boebert's political career.

At first glance, Riverside Cemetery’s parched plots might appear to be abandoned — but a closer look reveals the graveyard is actually ahead of the curve when it comes to water conservation. The dusty burial ground is also the city’s oldest-operating cemetery, home to headstones for some of the Mile High’s earliest and most important figures — including Clara Brown and Silas Soule, and the most Civil War veterans of any graveyard in the state. As Memorial Day approaches, Skyler McKinley went digging around to find out more about the long lost history of important Denverites and what the future could look like if more cemeteries embraced an environmentally-conscious approach.Read Skyler’s cover story on Riverside Cemetery for Westword this week. Bree and Skyler also talked about the Tabor Grand Opera House, which once stood at 16th and Curtis Streets.We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Denver swag. Thanks!For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm.Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenverChat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenverWhat do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:Meow Wolf’s DanceportationLooking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Topics include dismantling of an anti-war protest camp, Colorado's crime statistics, illegal hot dog sales in Denver, and reflections on the Stanley Hotel's film industry past. The complexity of crime data is discussed along with the ethical implications of consuming non-permitted hot dogs. Also, there is exploration of the city's film culture and the importance of recognizing past events.

From Whole Foods in Cherry Creek to Costco in Arvada, the Denver metro area is home to many terrible parking lots. But which ones are the absolute worst to navigate, and what makes them so bad? Host Bree Davies is joined by Denver Post neighborhoods reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, who went on a mission to find out what makes the parking lot predicament so messy in the Mile High. Plus, readers and listeners share their thoughts and feelings about their least favorite parking situations in the city. Bree talked about the dream many environmental activists have for public transit to Red Rocks. She also mentioned our episode with Ken Schroeppel of Denver Infill where we talked about the parking conundrum with new developments in Denver. 9News shared information on the Auraria campus anti-war encampment dismantling on Friday. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm.Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenverChat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenverWhat do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:Meow Wolf’s Danceportation! Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Justine Sandoval, politics and green chile correspondent, joins the hosts to discuss the Avs forward's suspension and a democratic representative's surprising anti-gay marriage vote. They also cover Red Lobster's abrupt exit, the town of Vail canceling an artist's residency, and more wins and fails of the week.