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Colorado Matters

Colorado Matters

By: Colorado Public Radio
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Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.

Colorado Public Radio
Politics & Government
Episodes
  • June 27, 2025: AG Weiser on birthright citizenship ruling; Challenges facing conservation under Trump
    Jun 27 2025

    With Colorado's attorney general, we decipher an important Supreme Court ruling today related to birthright citizenship. Then, we take the pulse of conservation under President Trump with Salida journalist Ben Goldfarb. Later, we sit down with the CEO of Colorado's hometown burger chain, Good Times. Thank goodness we had napkins. And new music from Arvada artist Holly Lovell, who was recently featured in the Local 303.

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    49 mins
  • June 26, 2025: Phillip Bailey and the 'Reasons' behind his, and Earth, Wind and Fire's, lasting success
    Jun 26 2025

    It’s the falsetto that’s captured the hearts of music lovers for more than 5 decades now -- and the long list of awards and accolades behind his name affirms that his fandom comes for, well, good "Reasons." A talk with Denver native and East High School graduate Philip Bailey as he reflects on his life and legacy as lead singer of Colorado’s adopted hometown band, Earth, Wind and Fire. Also, each year thousands of Coloradans visit the U.S. Capitol, hoping to catch the attention of the state's Congressional delegation. Recently, a lot of those lobbying efforts visits have been about Republicans’ huge tax and spending package.

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    49 mins
  • June 25, 2025: Is there a 'Goldilocks' amount of rain?; Douglas County voters reject home rule
    Jun 25 2025

    Too much rain fosters growth of grasses and underbrush, and not enough rain makes everything dry out, raising the risk of wildfires. So, is there a "Goldilocks" amount of rain that's just right? That's just one thing we ask Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo in our regular conversation. Plus, a Western Colorado University student on the challenges of forecasting weather in Gunnison. Also, Douglas County voters reject home rule. Then, what it takes to become a confidential voter in Colorado. Plus, the Boulder Comedy Festival, how to find Indie films in movie theaters, and celebrating Pride with the Local 303.

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    49 mins

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