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On today’s Morning Magazine, a local group fundraising for a medical clinic in Palestine is hosting a walk tomorrow in North Boulder. You’ll hear from that group’s co founder. Then, a look back at Denver Pride celebration last weekend, and a look forward at spaces for LGBTQ folks in the community.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll look at a law signed earlier this month that affirms tribal sovereignty. Then we’ll talk more about the Teton Pass, the road collapse that’s leaving many dealing with a much longer commute than normal. After that, it’s Radio Nibbles, our weekly segment with John Lindorff.

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play_arrow06_27_2024amheadlinesGreta Kerkhoff Election UpdatesMore likely winners are emerging in Boulder County races as primary election results roll in.

Incumbent state Rep. Junie Joseph and retired science educator Tina Mueh both sought the democratic nomination for state House District 10.

According to the Daily Camera, by 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Joseph appeared on track to win the Democratic nomination as of yesterday afternoon, with a near-20% lead.

Another closely-watched race, the at-large seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents, is also wrapping up.

Elliott Hood, a school attorney and former teacher, is leading ahead of DEI executive and former CU athlete Charles “CJ” Johnson by around 15% of the vote.

In the State Board of Education race for the Second Congressional District, Democrat Kathy Gebhardt; former Boulder Valley School Board president, is the projected winner. She has an almost 17-point lead over her opponent Democrat Marisol Rodriguez, an education consultant.

In state House District 11, republican and IT professional Kathy Reeves is leading by 19 points over former Longmont mayoral candidate Terri Goon.

You can find an updated list of Boulder County election results at electionresults.bouldercounty.gov.

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Colorado tax breaksColorado lawmakers approved $1 billion in new tax breaks in the annual legislative session that wrapped up in May.

According to Axios Denver, the 26 new tax credits prioritize specific groups, over popular TABOR refunds that go to all taxpayers.

Parents, older homeowners, freight rail operators, movie makers, and others will see tax relief. For example, parents filing individually making $75,000 or less will receive up to $3,200 for each child under age 16.

According to a new report released on Thursday, the redistribution of tax breaks decreases TABOR refunds by roughly $3 billion over three fiscal years. The largest of the new tax breaks starts this year and will reduce state revenue by roughly $740 million.

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Confirmed West Nile case Arapahoe County reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in Colorado this year.

Colorado doesn’t usually see their first case of West Nile until later in the summer, which is setting off alarms for Arapahoe County Public Health officials about mosquito activity.

Last year was Colorado’s worst for West Nile virus in 20 years, with over 600 cases spanning 40 counties. 50 died as a result, according to CBS News Colorado.

Symptoms like fever, body aches, and headache generally appear 2–14 days after exposure.

Less than 1 percent of people infected with West Nile virus will develop severe symptoms that can affect the nervous system. While these symptoms can occur in any person, people over 60 years of age are at higher risk, as well as those with certain medical conditions.

Mild symptoms of West Nile virus infection usually pass on their own.

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Youth Led program distributes grant funding to local nonprofitsJust over $41,000 was recently distributed by the youth-led arm of the Community Foundation of Boulder County.

15 Forever, the 13-member youth-led grant-making program of the Community Foundation, has officially granted funds to 6 nonprofits working to support youth mental health in Boulder County.

The youth cohort raised the $41,100 in grant funding through donor outreach and fundraising. They received applications from 28 organizations, and chose six to distribute the money to. Those include Creativity Alive in Boulder, and Impact on Education in Louisville.

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Wildfire mitigation rebate program Boulder County residents are eligible for a new wildfire mitigation rebate program managed by Wildfire Partners. The program will provide county residents a rebate up to $500 for completing wildfire mitigation at their homes.

To receive the rebate, residents can complete one of four actions: removing highly flammable juniper vegetation, replacing the perimeters of a home with noncombustible landscaping material, replacing fencing attached to a home with noncombustible material, or screening vents on a home with mesh or replacing them with flame-resistant vents.

The rebate program is open to all Boulder County residents, including all municipalities and the City of Boulder, who own or rent a home in Boulder County. Applications must be sent in by October 31, 2024, and the mitigation work must be done on the property located in Boulder County.

Learn more at wildfirepartners.org/rebate.

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MSU program awards associate degrees to former studentsMetropolitan State University of Denver – or MSU – formally handed over associate’s degrees to roughly 300 former students this week, following through on a 2021 law.

The Colorado Re-Engaged Initiative recognized that more than 25,000 Coloradans who invested time and money into their education but couldn’t finish their bachelor’s degrees, could be eligible for an associate’s degree.

MSU Denver has awarded the largest number of degrees among participating universities, and hosted a special graduation ceremony on Monday.

According to Colorado Public Radio in order to qualify for the MSU Denver degree, people needed at least 18 credits from MSU.

The law directed participating colleges to go through the past 10 years of their records to identify eligible students for the program.

On the whole, former students who’ve completed at least 70 credits towards their bachelor’s degree are eligible, as 70 credits is about two years of school.

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Denver Zoo announces new name The Denver Zoo will now be known as the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, or DZCA.

According to 9News, the zoo announced its new name, brand and logo on Tuesday, saying the name reaffirms its commitment to wildlife conservation.

As a wildlife conservation organization, the Zoo will conduct research, implement sustainability practices, breed and release wildlife, restore habitats, and rescue and rehabilitate animals.

In total DZCA has more than 600 conservation programs they’ve funded and executed over the past few decades.

DZCA’s recent work includes launching conservation programs in Africa and Southeast Asia with the mission of protecting the regions’ endangered animals, including Asian elephants and mountain gorillas.

Like some other Zoos, DZCA has moved towards larger enclosures with fewer animals and more realistic habitats in recent years.

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“You have to go the way your blood beats. If you don’t live the only life you have, you won’t live some other life, you won’t live any life at all.”

That’s what writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin said when asked about the experience of coming out as gay. “Go the way your blood beats” can translate to living authentically, listening to your instincts, and being unapologetic about it.

A lot of people might live with that goal in mind, but society at large bolsters the growth of some people more than others. If you’re from a marginalized group, it’s often lightyears more terrifying to be authentic than it is to do the same if you come from privilege.

For queer people, being “loud and proud” is both the name of the game and one of the most complicated experiences. There are many parts of the world that tell queer people they shouldn’t exist—including many parts of the United States and right here in Colorado. So, how do you find the space and energy to keep existing, keeping up hope and joy and lightness? How do you keep being unapologetic?

For some, it’s the common knowledge that so many others share in your experience—in your struggles, your perseverance, and your joy.

This morning on A Public Affair, KGNU’s Jackie Sedley (they/them) was joined by three queer advocates in Boulder who all work at Rocky Mountain Equality

Mardi Moore (she/her) is the non-profit’s Executive Director, Chris Castaneda (they/them/elle) is their Youth Program Senior Manager, and Lucinnia Majik (she/they) is their Trans and Racial Equity Program Coordinator.

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Jackie Sedley: This morning on A Public Affair, I’m joined by three queer advocates right here in Boulder and I am just going to allow them to introduce, um, yourselves, starting with you over here.

Mardi Moore: Good morning, Jackie. Thanks for having us here. My name is Mardi Moore. My pronouns are she, and I’m the Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Equality. Happy Pride!

Sedley: Good morning, Mardi.

Chris Castaneda: Hello, my name is Chris. Pronouns they/them/elle for Spanish speakers. I’m the Youth Program Senior Manager for Rocky Mountain Equality.

Sedley: Alright. Thank you for being here, Chris. And last but not least.

Lucinnia Majik: Yes. Hello, I’m Lucinia Magik, she/they, pronouns, the Trans and Racial Equity Program Coordinator at Rocky Mountain Equality.

Sedley: Great. And once again, thank you all for being here. It’s also, as Marty pointed out when she got here this morning, the anniversary to the day of Obergefell vs. Hodges. So when same sex marriage became legal in the United States, which was only in 2015. That always boggles my mind. I forget how recent that was. But great day to be having this very, very queer, lovely, joyful conversation. I want to remind listeners right at the start that this is a call-in show. If you have any questions or comments for me, for any of our guests about anything that we talk about today, you can call 442-4242. You can also email dj@KGNU.org.

I want to start this conversation out with the topic of coming out. I think that this is something that a lot of individuals can’t relate to if they haven’t experienced it before and stories are the most impactful way to get insight into that experience.

Mardi, starting with you, would you be able to give us a bit of perspective into your coming out experience?

Moore: Sure. I love telling the story. I was just thinking as you were introducing it, they’re usually not great stories. Like I know a handful of people who, when they came out to their parents, they’re like, “Oh, Oh my god, I knew, I’m so glad, I embrace you, I love you.” I don’t have a lot of people in my life that have had that experience.

Mine is similar. I grew up in rural Colorado. There was the word homosexual, and it had negative connotations. There certainly wasn’t the word transgender growing up. Everything I heard was that it was not good to be homosexual. And as I started developing into my person, I took that to mean that I was flawed, broken.

The internal language that I used on myself was pervert. I just thought something was wrong with me, and I tried to mask it for a long time in a variety of ways. When I got to the University of Denver, I read something in the JMAC News from a friend Kim Kelly, who was an out, black woman from Chicago. She showed up in Denver and somebody had said something homophobic, and she called him out in writingI’m like, “what!?”

And then I met her because she was in my dorm. We’re still friends. I love Kim. And we became friends, and I met this whole network of lesbians, and I’m like, “what!?” I am not a pervert. I am not broken. There are people like me. My mom still thinks the University of Denver made me gay. That’s still to this day.

There’s a snapshot of what it looked like. I left the state of Colorado after I came out to myself and to friends, because I wasn’t ready to tell my family. They weren’t ready to hear it. I was gone 30 years. I’ve only been back 10 years, and I left the state because I was a lesbian.

Some individuals don’t know how to accept or respond, and they have their own biases. So they blame your sexuality on some kind of conversion from external scenarios, which we could talk about forever.

Sedley: I think something else that’s interesting about the way in which you left and then came back is this experience that I think a lot of straight cis people might not understand that coming out isn’t a one-time thing, right? It can happen over and over and over, and it can be scary and terrifying or uplifting each time depending on where you are. When you left Colorado, where did you go and what was the experience? More comfortable for you?

Moore: I moved to Houston, Texas. Then I ended up in Montrose. This was at the beginning of the AIDS pandemic.

I came out in 1981, and people are dropping like flies. So I lived in Montrose, which was the gay section. I’d been to Houston in a long time. It was the gay section of town. I’d spent time at funerals and in hospital rooms where people were dying of AIDS and nobody would remove their food, because they thought they’d catch it, much like what happened during COVID. When I moved there, the mayor at the time was a guy named Louis Welch, and because of AIDS, he made a public statement saying, “shoot ’em all.”

And so the gays all had bumper stickers that said, “shoot ’em all.” It’s Houston…. But there was this great, strong queer community in Houston, Texas. Houston’s so much bigger than Denver. Denver was the biggest city I’d ever been in. And so it was really diverse.

I learned things, so it was better. And then I lived in Seattle for 20 years. And I moved to Seattle partially because I went there on July 5th. And, yes, the sun shines on July 5th in Seattle, Washington. It was a gorgeous day at the Pike Place Market. And I saw two women holding hands walking through the market.

And I thought, “I want to live here.” I moved there within the year, and lived there for 20 years and raised two kids. There was one lesbian couple with kids in the school. And so, you know, coming out over and over again is a real thing. Any of us, like saying “where you work,” you’re out.

Sometimes I’ll avoid where I work. To this day random people will ask me “what do you do?” And I’ll say that I’m executive director of a non profit, because I don’t know if I have the energy to deal with their homophobia or educating them.

Sedley: Chris, do you want to share your coming out, coming into yourself, story a little bit?

Castaneda: Of course. I always like to say that my story kind of predates me. It’s so tied into my family. My family actually immigrated here from Peru to Denver. I’m actually the only person in my entire family, both direct and as well as extended family, to be born in the United States. Growing up in a mixed-status household presented a lot of financial challenges in the late 90s/early 2000s in Denver. We moved around a lot. I was actually very heavily involved with my Catholic church at the time. Moving schools every year or so, you lose a lot of the friends, and so you make spaces.

The church was a really great way for me to stay involved, stay connected with folks. And I really loved it. It wasn’t until I was probably right around fifth grade, middle school age, when I started asking a lot of questions, not even about gayness. I was asking questions about the Bible, wanting to learn more, and I was met with a lot of pushback. I started losing that safe space. I also entered the middle school era of hormones, puberty, stereotypes, all that stuff. It was really difficult, because I noticed I wasn’t like other boys.

Everyone always talked about their crushes, and I was like, “yeah, I have a crush on insert most popular girls name here.” Her name is Mallory. She has gorgeous hair. I had gender envy. It was really difficult to understand that the way that I wanted to hang out with the guys wasn’t necessarily the same way they did. It was very frustrating.

I was very angry for a while. It wasn’t until I ended up moving to a very different high school that I met a very new audience, very new people. A lot of things had changed positively for my family, and so I was able to be like. “new school year, new me.” I decided to come out as what I understood at the time as bisexual. It ended up being a very much more conservative part of Aurora, Colorado.

I grew up all along Denver, and then parts of Aurora. We just moved out, and it was very different. I knew that LGBT wasn’t something I associated with in these different parts. I didn’t expect it. And so as someone who wanted to be a three-season athlete—swimming, football, and wrestling, I immediately chopped football and wrestling, due to the sheer amount of homophobia, and swimming.

I had to give it up. I’d already swam for eight years, but I had to give it up after my freshman year. I was just really homophobic, and it was so funny because so many of them came out after graduating. Just in that container, I guess, it was not okay. And so I was really lucky to find the arts programs.

I was involved in all things artistic: improv, theater, music, music, honor society, choir, dance. I did it all. And I really found my community there and what ended up being a space for out kids. GSA is a school of about 2,800 kids to kind of give you the perspective of how little “out” there was.

I had a boyfriend my freshman year, and we were both new to the area and we did not understand the culture. We would hold hands, and people stopped and stared at us mid conversation like it was like a teen opera, you know, like Days of Our Lives, Degrassi, all these things. I had teachers come up to me that I didn’t even have in class or that my boyfriend didn’t even have.

They were like, “Hey, we support you. Let us know how we can help you.” And I was like, “that’s weird.” Looking back, it’s really amazing to see that they understood the situation in a very different capacity than I did. And so, just reflecting on that makes me really thankful. And so, as I created my crew of friends, I realized that my mom, in particular, was not very supportive.

She’s a very, very Catholic Latina woman. She had a lot of opinions. A lot of them. And so, when she ended up actually finding out that I was not straight, she confronted me. Coincidentally enough, it was on National Coming Out Day, October 11th, for those who don’t know. I ended up coming out to her, and there were lots of tears. I was in the car, and I got out, and I called my dad. I didn’t know at the time that my dad would end up being one of my biggest supporters.

He let me know, “Hey, I think it’s time that you spend some time away from the house for a while.” And that kind of started like a four- or five-month affair of me being essentially homeless in this very wealthy suburb, with no public transportation. There were no resources I could get to. I was just crashing in a lot of friends’ guest houses. Things like that.

And that’s how I was able to stay in school. It was for a lot of my friends, and also the acquaintances in the program that I was able to stay with. And then I made the choice, the safe decision, for me to quit school. Quote, unquote, “to go back in the closet.” We just kind of lived in open denial. That was the stage with my mom up until I graduated high school. Then I decided to go to CU Boulder, because it was really pretty. Really , that was the only deciding factor for me.

It’s gorgeous up here. Even though I was in Denver, I had never really been to Boulder. I had only had been here once or twice before looking at schools. It wasn’t just a place we would go. And so I was like, “Cool, I’m going to come out to my mom right before I leave.”

I came out there. She’s like, great. If that’s the “lifestyle,” quote unquote, you want to choose, then that’s your choice. We will not support you. I said, “Fine. I got it figured out.” You know, the arrogance of an 18 year-old knows no bounds. And so I figured it all out after dealing with a little homophobic roommate.

I did my thing at college, switched my major a million times, and ended up graduating with degrees in ethnic studies and theater. I found my political-activism voice in a lot of different spaces and ended up meeting my now current fiancée. We’ve been together for five years. We met my third year of college, and I just kind of figured out where I wanted to go in my life.

Then COVID happened. I graduated during COVID and immediately started working at Rocky Mountain Equality. Straight out. It was fun being a youth program assistant. I’ve been here several years now, just working my way through the ranks, helping serve LGBTQ youth, not just in Boulder, but also in the surrounding county areas and beyond Boulder County. We see youth from all over: Golden, Fort Collins, Estes Park, Greeley. I have run into youth at Dairy Queen in Westminster. I like just being able to see so many different faces who have interacted with our program, in some way, shape, or form. It has been incredibly uplifting to just be able to be an advocate for them. It’s been really healing to be in the space that I never had.

So that’s my coming out story in a nutshell. Me and my mom are good. We did figure it out at one point. I was able to have my biological family become part of my chosen family.

Sedley: Thank you for sharing that. Lucinnia, if you want to share your story as well? Then we’ll dive into all the sectors of all the things that have been touching on.

Majik: I’ll just start with saying that I grew up in Houston, Texas. I’m originally from the Bay Area of Texas. I also come from a very religious family. I’m what they call a PK, a preacher’s kid. I knew the Bible at the back of my hand, including all the parts that didn’t make sense to me.

That includes the scriptures that talked about how men sleep with men and how that was an abomination. That word haunted me for a really long time. One of my biggest earlier supporters, when I first came out, was my mom. I love telling the cooler story of how I was sitting on a cooler in sixth grade after a choir concert.

And I told my mom, I was like, “you know, I think I’m bisexual.” She was like, “Really? What makes you say that?” And I said, “well, you know, I just feel this type of way when I see boys, and I don’t know what else to feel. I like being around girls, too, but at the time, I don’t know that, I want to be one of the girls, you know? I just know that I like being around them.”

And so my mom was like, “Well, okay.” And she did this whole metaphor with the Bible that was like a whole left turn. And I was like, “Oh god, here we go, the whole Bible thing.” But she told me to feel the cover of the Bible. She said, “Do you know what makes this Bible what it is?” I’m like, “the scriptures?”

She said, “No, the fact that it has thick skin. You can’t penetrate past the book cover. If you’re going to live like this, you’re going to have to have thick skin.” And I didn’t know what that meant until I started growing up and started encountering homophobia.

That didn’t make sense, because then I started questioning my gender, probably later on in middle school when I started getting up to STEM. At that point my mom and I had left the church that I had grown up in, because rampant homophobic rhetoric was unfortunately coming from my own family that was on the pulpit.

I didn’t feel safe in that community, so we left and science was my refuge. When I got into that conversation about chromosomes and sex and all of this. I observed that everything in nature feels so inherently queer. It’s not like animals are concerned about labeling male or female. They’re just living their lives, right?

But when I brought that argument to science, I experienced push back. I heard, “No, there’s this binary. There’s sex—male and female. And that didn’t make sense to me. I was experiencing another layer of this thing. Probably later in high school, I started questioning my gender. I started getting into the arts, with dancing and movement, and this became my way of figuring out how to be in this body.

I realized that I like to move the way that these girls are moving. I like to express myself in a feminine way. It started becoming very clear that that’s why the homophobia didn’t make sense. That’s why transphobia felt really weird, like it’s trying to capture me in a way that felt inauthentic.

That was the period that I came out to my mom. And then, once I got to my dad’s side of the family, it was kind of just taken away from me in that moment. I was outed by my uncle in front of whole family at a reunion. And I was like, “Oh, wow, this is happening.”

It wasn’t until later around my grandmother’s funeral that I had to make up my mind about safety. I said, “You know, I just don’t think that this is the environment that I’m going to end up growing up in.” And so I left Texas, 18 years old, $100 in my account. I had a duffel bag with a laptop and a pillow. That was it.

My mom put me on a plane and said, “Make me proud.” I didn’t know what that meant. I didn’t know where I was going. But I found myself at Naropa University, and I started figuring out who I wanted to be. I found Kiki Ballroom, thanks to my house mother. She found me, literally, on the side of the road after the quarantine and brought me to a ball.

That’s where I saw my community for the first time. Lily James was the trans woman who brought me out of that dark place. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have even known what it was possible to be a trans woman in the world. So when I came out to the world as a trans woman, I changed my name publicly and started working at Rocky Mountain Equality, I started off as an intern and slowly became the trans and racial equity program coordinator.

I started realizing this is why I went through all of that. It was to make sure that I’m making room for stories like mine that aren’t being heard. And a lot of them really aren’t heard, I feel like.

Sedley: The visibility of being queer is so important and daunting and can make or break your experience based on how much you’re able to feel that pride. I think a lot about visibility, because depending on how you present, you may be outing yourself immediately.

I think based on how I look, nobody would ever think that I’m straight. And maybe people know that or don’t know that. I remember when I came out to some of my family members and shaved my head. I had the very cliche, like coming out to my straight boyfriend at the time, breaking up, shaving my head, going to Europe, doing the whole thing.

I went to Berlin, of all places. I’m very privileged to have that experience, but I remember talking to family members and generally receiving support. A lot of it was kind of similar to your comment, Lucinnia, about thick skin. A lot of it was, “Well, now that you look this way, you have to be careful where you go.”

Yeah, it was from a place of care, so I didn’t take it personally. But I think that there’s so much discussion within outside of the queer community about queerness, sexuality, gender being a “choice.” Obviously, we know it’s not. And there’s always the conversation that appearance is a choice.

I wanted to start talking about that with regard to visibility, because, yes, how you look is a choice, but it’s also your expression, and your sanity, and your ability to be visible as the person you want to be visible as. Do any of you have any commentary on that kind of experience? Of making those choices that feel like absolutely necessary lifelines in order to be authentic? But knowing that it may lead you to being more visible, and there are consequences to that?

Castaneda: Yeah, I was in high school in that 2016 era of makeup, and I don’t know if y’all know what I’m talking about, but there was a certain brand where, essentially, everybody kind of looked like they were a drag queen. They did harsh contour baking, like big, big, big spots. Block brows so prominent that you’re filling them in, like sharpie-cut creases with glitter. I would attempt to do this in 30 minutes max before school, and I looked a mess, but I couldn’t do it at home, so I had to do it before school in a bathroom leaving a mess on the counter. Then I would walk around campus being like, “Oh it’s just a little bit of mascara,” but I’d have full, strong, bold liner. It’s so comical to think of just being so open about my makeup, or being cheeky about it. “Yeah, I have 18 products on my face right now.”

That has shifted over years to where I do not wake up nearly early enough to do anything besides put on some chapstick. It’s really amazing that I used to have 20-something pairs of heels. I was just thinking about shoes. I would walk in, and my parents would tell me that when I get a job, I would need to be professional. I had thrifted a bunch of suits, suit jackets, blazers, all these things—and heels.

My first few weeks, I would come in wearing a full suit and then like a four-inch heel, like a four-inch boot, storming up our steps of our pride house, which is a historical building. And because it’s historical, the stairs are not the most up to code, and I am sitting there crawling up in four-inch pumps, making sure I do not roll down these stairs in a full blown men’s suit. It was so comical.

“Well, I’m afraid we didn’t have enough insurance for you in there, Sir.” And you just hear me, “klack, klack, klack” up the stairs. It’s one of the biggest life lessons I think you learn as a trans person is how visibility is a double-edged sword, depending on how skilled you are in understanding it.

Skilled or not, it takes a certain type of trial-and-error experience to figure out how visible you’d like to be with your identity. I had many moments similar to Chris. In high school, I would take time at my house, like, before any of my relatives woke up and go through my sister’s makeup kit and stuff. I’d try on something for the day, if it was a lip, if it was a graphic liner I saw online in YouTube era of all these makeup artists who were doing all this. I felt inspired.

But it wasn’t until I got to school that I felt the pressure of like, “Oh my god, people are about to see me.” This is no longer just a private practice I’m doing for myself. This is something that I’m now gonna give to people. And the minute I had to confront that, I would go and wash off my makeup in the bathroom.

It’s very, weird, because now when I put on makeup, it feels like the normal ritual that I do for myself and for my femininity. Even then I knew the impact of walking down the street and seeing young trans individuals who are not trans. I was exposed to the understanding that there are trans adults and people who are living throughout the world with jobs. It’s like trans youth who are still finding themselves through this makeup, through this clothing. Speaking back to the ballroom experience, it was very important for me to realize through ballroom how appearance, how you put yourself together, makes all the difference for certain containers. I think that’s more of a tool than a negative experience for trans folks. It’s something we learn over time. It is something there to serve us in our gender identity. We’re not there to serve the fashion industry by buying into gender binary and all of that. We have clothing as a way of showing that this is who we are today.

This is who I want to be. And this is who I want the world to see me as, because there’s probably someone else who looks like me, who hasn’t gotten there yet. And so it’s always important to like just think about who all, including trans youth, is taking note of how we’re making ourselves visible.

I think it was Angelica Ross that was talking about how the more visible trans people are, the more potential there is for the target on our backs. I think it’s important to remain vigilant about being visible, regardless of the risk that comes with it, because without that visibility, we’d be erased.

Sedley: In light of the conversation that you just alluded to, Lucinia [Majik], I’m going to play the song that you said reminded you of something about your queer experience, your upbringing. Do you want to introduce what the song is before I play it?

Majik: Yeah, totally. Some context for the song is that I heard this song when I first was discovering gender euphoria. I was like, “Yeah, I think this song describes perfectly what it is that I want to grow up to be.” So it’s “When I Grow Up” by the Pussycat Dolls. Alright, let’s hear it.

Sedley: I’m gonna leave it at that for now so that we continue to have our conversation. I think there’s so much to be said about the media that leads us to realize parts of ourselves, regardless if that’s an inherently queer song or not. There’s so much music and movies and messaging in the world that can show us two parts of ourselves.

I think that thinking about that visibility piece that we were just talking about too. You see that in community, but you also see that in public spaces. If you’re in public, and someone is walking down the street being authentic to themselves, it can make you think about parts of yourselves. And I think that’s part of the dynamic of queerness. You come more into it, there is such a community dynamic to it.

You want to be able to help other people realize themselves, and that leads into some conversations from folks that don’t understand. [People can be] just blatantly homophobic about how this influx of queerness in society is a trend or a fad or something related to conversion and that it will fade away, especially with regard to gender identity. That’s a lot of what I’ve heard.

Obviously, we know sexual orientation is about the people that you’re attracted to, and gender identity is how you relate to your ascribed gender role, and your body, and your identity. These are two very different things, but I think there’s been a lot of conflation, a lack of understanding, and a lack of desire to understand.

With that in mind, I’m curious, based on the work that you all do, or your personal experiences, what are the ways that you’re able to aid people in discovering more about their gender identity and their personhood? [Many people] are living in a world that has not found a way to normalize this in the same way that sexuality has become a bit more of an accepted topic.

Moore: Big question. The first thing I want to say to that is I think that we always do unforced errors. So, part of what our trainings have to do is break up the LGBTQ. People don’t get that. Sexual orientation and gender identity are part of that umbrella. You can blow somebody’s mind by saying a trans person is straight.

Yeah, just blow their mind. People don’t even know what a trans woman is. People are just confused, and they don’t seek out information. They just “other” us. And then don’t take the next step. So I think that’s one of the problems we have.

And then we have to train people around that understanding. But I think Chris running our youth program. What is your response to that really big question?

Castaneda: You know, I always say, “They hate us, because they ain’t us.” And, you know, there’s a lot of merit to that—the sheer liberation that we find through being able to express ourselves through any means, right?

I could just walk around in a suit and look very homo, like heteronormative. Or I could dress in bright colors, right? I have a very vivid memory of my mom making fun of my dad for having bright red shoes. You know, like men aren’t allowed to have color, right? It was such an antiquated form of thinking.

Everything in my closet is very colorful. Being able to be a role model for our youth, being able to talk about gender expression versus, you know, what does it look like versus gender identity? How do we feel on the inside versus sexual orientation? What do we like? How do we like? Who do we like? These are all questions we talk about in our youth spaces. They’re all optional, but people like to share it. And when people say, “I’m questioning,” it’s not met with shame. People cheer, because so many of them are finally in these new spaces where they are allowed to openly question.

It’s not giving. I don’t have anything but an AOL chat room, or a little forum on the internet, talking about gay, nonbinary, gender-fluid, these new “identities.” This is really just language that we’re creating to explore feelings that we have experienced. Right? We have a billion people on the planet, countless other billion people who have existed for millennia.

I promise you, these feelings have been there. Being able to provide these spaces to people, letting people explore, has done wonders for how they are able to perceive themselves, how they’re able to try new things. How often in school, do you just get to try out a new name and pronoun?

It’s a whole process. You have to talk to counselor. You have to make sure, “Hey, are my parents on board with this? Are they not on board with this?” We’re just talking, you know? I have to tell all my teachers that it can get exhausting. You might not even like it, right? Because you’re experimenting.

We provide that liberation of questioning, “How can I dress?” There are many ways I can present, you know, the way I talk about myself. There are lots of different positive ways, and that is a very new experience for a lot of these folks, particularly our youth. You only get to see that via maybe TikTok, but then you get on the same brand of social media—TikTok, Instagram—and you also see a lot of negativity, all these hateful comments, hateful posts, things like that.

So being able to be in in person in spaces where we have that positive reinforcement does wonders.

Sedley: Good morning Nancy. You’re on the air.

Nancy (caller): Thank you. Good morning. I’m appreciating the discussion and just wanted to make a couple of comments/slash questions to hear what y’all think about.

I’m feeling a little anxious about doing a comparison between people of color and gender issues, because I realize this a fraught area. Your discussion made me think about the fact that I don’t think anybody ever tells a person of color, well just lighten your skin, even though that’s historically been something that they’ve done in order to protect themselves from racism.

I think most people think of their skin color as part of who they are, and so no one ever thinks that people of color should lighten their skin in order to make their life easier in society. So, to me, it makes perfect sense that someone who identifies as masculine or feminine in a way that’s different than what their body is usually perceived to be shouldn’t be told to change how they feel about who they are.

Who they are is who they are. It’s not just how they feel, it’s, it’s who they are. So I just thought that was interesting to think about it in terms of a request that’s never made, I don’t think, of people of color to think that they should make everybody else feel better by changing the color of their skin.

And then I also wanted to just comment quickly about what you folks were talking about just recently—gender norms and challenging them versus internalizing them, basically. It sounds like the guest was, especially when they were younger, were feeling the pressure to, or the desire, to adopt traditional female gender norms and gender expression norms.

Aa feminist, or a womanist, I find that a lot of those norms are really harmful to women or people who identify as women or who want to express themselves in a female way. The high heels is terrible for our backs. You could analogize it to foot binding in Japan.

I’d just like to hear your thoughts about how to negotiate that. How to be able to get that validation and feeling like you’re actually expressing who you are, which of course is defined in terms of the gender practices of a society, right? But yet on the other hand, how to do that without embracing really problematic gender expression practices?

Sedley: Thank you for that, Nancy, we appreciate it. Does anybody want to respond to what Nancy had to say?

Castaneda: As someone who’s in a lot of BIPOC spaces, and as one of the only queer people in these people-of-color spaces, particularly during my college years, trying to explain my position was often difficult. It was so interesting how other people in the same diaspora would try to challenge homophobia and transphobia, would in bring the race thing, right?

As a comparison, even though it’s very different struggles, there’s this visible comparison of what race is—what construction of race looks like and how we internalize it. Yet gender identity and sexual orientation can be very challenging in the same way for folks who may not have that same experience. I think seeing it click for our POC communities of like, “Oh, I am perpetuating the same things that I’m at again just in a different way” has been really positive for me, especially when I had allies who I didn’t have to do the work and then those gender norms. I always say that you have to understand the rules in order to break them.

From my perspective working with the youth, they understand what masculinity looks like. They understand what femininity looks like, right? And so they’re often trying to challenge these norms and fighting against a lot of different factors. Their conceptual understanding of the different masculinities they can present is really impressive.

It’s not a one fits all. You can be wearing your Crocs and your Nike knee high socks and your athletic shorts and your T-shirt, right? That’s one way. But they understand it on a much more intrinsic level, fashionable level, that allows them to expresses themselves fully, even if it’s like all black attire.

They have the understanding of these silhouettes that they’re developing to help make them feel more passable, more safe, and they’re feeling that gender euphoria. Thank you again for bringing up those gender norms. I mean, we challenge them consistently. They change so frequently on what is acceptable male attire and what is acceptable female attire.

[We’re all] just trying to navigate these spaces.

Majik: “Norms” is a very interesting word to follow with what we perceive is appropriate on a societal level. I think norms help us with understanding where everyone else is at. But in order to know where we are at, we have to know where those norms might apply to us and where they don’t.

And for BIPOC individuals that then multiplies into multiple layers of race as well. And so when I’ve done work with black and brown communities around how to integrate the queer identity, how to integrate sexualities and gender identities that are not so normative, a lot of it comes with this hot word. {From one perspective] the work I do is the work of decolonizing.

And this doesn’t start with arguing about the norms, but instead [we talk about] opening ourselves up to what the norms could become. I think when we talk about this idea of decolonizing our understanding of gender, it really comes from not putting so much emphasis on the essential functionality of a gender norm. Saying that masculinity has to be “this” implies that [being masculine] means being a provider, or having a job, or just to stay at home all the time, that implies doing all the things that are traditionally masculine, that come from a pretty antiquated view.

But when we see where young masculine-identified individuals are right now, that can’t really work within their life circumstance, or even generational circumstance, if we’re being absolutely realistic. So, I think, like Chris had mentioned, some of the youth are really taking the lead on showing us what the potentials of new norms can look like.

And, really, when it comes to helping ourselves move through that, particularly as melanated people, we have to also come to terms with the fact that some of the older norms and antiquated forms of thinking no longer serve us to survive. We should start developing our own norms as a way of celebrating joy, as opposed to accommodating the fear and pain that comes with that.

Moore: Wow, you two are so great. I’m so glad to be here. As we’re talking, I was thinking about gender norms for lesbians, right? Like in my coming out, people were either butch or femme. I wore my little bow tie. You’ve heard me talk about my little bow tie.

I really couldn’t be a lesbian unless I had a little bow tie and short hair and short nails. And then, I remember in the 90s, in pride parades, seeing lipstick. Lesbians started showing up and had their own float, right? You’re making me invisible because I look more like a woman and I’m embracing what a “woman” looks like.

That binary was very strong. And I think I still can’t find clothes that I want to wear. There’s a few clothing places that make suits for women. They’re expensive. They’re hard to find. If you go into a store, like to Men’s Warehouse in New York City, I could get served men’s.

I went once. I haven’t gone again. I’m not dissing them, but it wasn’t the same experience, if you shop in the men’s section. I remember I was in SoHo and I was down buying a men’s suit, and they wouldn’t let me change in the men’s dressing room, right?

It’s a single stall. It wasn’t like I was in there [with anyone]. In New York City, too! So sexual orientation and the expression of gender continues to be difficult. Because we have these norms, right? The joke for me is that I’m in drag when I’m wearing a dress. I’ll show up, and people will just like blow their minds.

I knew early on that I wasn’t that girl. I dropped out of Brownies, because they’re going to make me wear some little skirt. Like when I was in kindergarten, I’m like, “Are you kidding me?” The fights that I would have early on with my mom about what I was going to be wearing. That continues, and that stuff is hard to break. It’s hard to break.

Sedley: Yeah, absolutely. I really appreciate that perspective. And I think that the norms and the binaries, within even nonbinary identity, still comes up, right? I think about as a nonbinary individual, something that I experienced as I was—and still am—finding my way through that mental processing is that androgyny is very much the norm for non binary individuals from my perspective.

And so as someone that doesn’t necessarily dress in always androgynous ways, whatever that means to you, there was a lot of imposter syndrome in my head for a long time. Thinking about if I’m not subscribing to the appearance of this identity, it’s very black and white. It’s all or nothing. You’re either the quintessential nonbinary human or you’re not.

I’ve heard that reflection a lot with people, especially people who are starting to explore their gender, but they’re not quite sure. And so they want to, they don’t want to express themselves in this loud and proud way until they’re positive, right? You’ve mentioned that a little bit, Chris. I think that’s really interesting, because there are some identities or parts of yourself that you are able to kind of play around with, but when it comes to things like gender and sexuality, it feels like you have to know.

So I’m curious, with regard to trying to find ways to come into yourself—regardless if you have a queer community or not and are able to practice, able to explore and experiment with different identities and sexualities and take the pressure off—what about the feeling like you have to be 100 percent certain before you start to act on those questions? Do you have any input or advice or guidance on that?

Majik: I’m going lean into my little science girly bag here. It’s a part of evolution. Like, every species gets the opportunity to evolve, and queerness is ours. Queerness is the human ability to grow and to become.

So every time you look at yourself in the mirror, every time you find yourself questioning, “Is this the right step to make?” know that there are many species before you that had the same question. “Am I going to make the change, for the sake of myself or all the ones after me? It’s not just cis-normative or heteronormative people who get to have that choice through reproduction.

It’s an everyday choice. It’s who do I choose to be? Who do I choose to show up as for myself and for others? And what evolutionary step do I want to take?

Castaneda: For me, it was really interesting. I didn’t have experience with transness until high school. Even then it was very binary transitions.

I remember seeing Laverne Cox on “Orange is the New Black” as one of the first trans women, openly trans women I saw. And we didn’t have this concept of nonbinary, gender-fluid, things like that. And I remember being in college and learning about these terms. And I had to check myself on what I initially felt like were very white-centric presentations.

Spanish is a very binary language, very gendered. But then also being able to learn that, you know, from my culture, we had third gender. We had shamans who were part masculine, part feminine, who were often leading rituals and medicine in the Andes Mountains, existing to this day. I was able to learn about these multiple “gender identities” that so many cultures globally still have to this day. This has been forcibly erased for a lot of varying different reasons, and it’s just really refreshing to know that I can sit in myself and sit today saying “Yeah, I’m nonbinary right now.” And that could change, right?

I discovered this identity while working at Target and in Zoom rooms. Like it was very, very nontraditional. There was a whole pandemic happening, and I had the opportunity to work. I can take some time for myself in a way that I never had before. And so who knows?

Maybe that’ll happen again? Not the pandemic, but being able to focus on myself and explore what that means.

Sedley: There was a comment that I received that I don’t think we have fully time to get into, but it was about the concept of “I, I.” I’d be curious to hear different perspectives on how people display or introduce themselves and their pronouns in a way that feels less bad than having to say it all the time.

I think about the common experience between queer people and people of marginalized identities of constantly having to explain yourself. Don’t you kind of just wish sometimes that the straight cisgender people could keep the other straight cisgender people in line? You can argue it’s significantly less scary and dangerous for them to do it.

How can you find that line of checking in with yourself when you realize you do maybe have to explain yourself a little bit sometimes and introduce yourself in a way that might be uncomfortable? But also the onus shouldn’t be on you. There’s no straight answer to that question, but there is no straight answer to anything we’ve talked about this morning. Do you have any input on that?

Moore: Yeah, Jackie. I think that’s one of the things that we need to do—not just straight, cis people but within our own community. As an ally to the trans community, it’s my job, um, to handle that. I often now in most settings introduce myself with my pronoun. If somebody else does, great.

If they don’t, whatever, but I am that person who is going to ensure that I see you for who you are. I think it’s pretty simple. And so to anybody who’s listening who’s trying to figure out how to do that. “Hi, I’m Mardi. I use the pronoun she. And then they say, “Hey, I’m Chris. I use the pronoun they.

They know I’m an English speaker, and so they say “they,” and then we’re there. And then when I screw up, because I do, I make mistakes. We all do. Do I make them more frequently than I should? Probably. And then when I refer to somebody, usually when they’re not present by the wrong pronoun, I correct it immediately.

I restate the same thing, the same sentence using the correct one. And that’s all you have to do. Simple respect and dignity is all anybody’s asking for.

Castaneda: As an Aries, I like to be first set the norm in a group space. For Spanish speakers and a little spice in there, right?

Just setting that expectation is really fab. You know, I think it’s really debilitating to try and aim for perfection and all your relationships, and we make mistakes. It’s okay, right? We all do. I’m pretty sure I made a few mistakes driving here, but just being able to take that ownership. “I’m sorry. Let me correct that.” You know, apologies go a long way.

Majik: Practice does not make perfect, but it does make habit. Like, you being able to create a habit out of this. I will often tell people that practicing in the mirror is not as crazy as it sounds. Just make sure that you have the ability to keep an awareness of this happening; that when you make a misstep, correct and going back to the rhythm and the flow of the conversation. Don’t allowing it to take over is one of the biggest things for me.

Like Chris had mentioned, just showing up. Like, I’ll say, “Hi, Lucinnia, she/her, they” on the weekday. If you’re feeling it, like, it just creates an atmosphere of normalizing it. Whereas if somebody is directly antagonistic about it, it’s usually because there is something that’s not being reconciled. At the end of the day, it is up to them to solve that. It can’t be an entire group’s ability; that’s kind of the only situation where I’d say two heads is probably worse than one. I would say it’s an individual journey. You have to kind of find it within yourself to make that shift.

Sedley: And we are out of time, which is very frustrating to me as someone that has many, many more questions. Would any of you like to share any resources or events that you’re hosting? I know that we are at the end of pride month now, but throughout the year that community members could access if they want to learn more and continue this conversation on their own.

Moore: Oh, we’ve got one more pride celebration this Sunday, June 30th, Boulder Central Park Show up at 10:30, 10:45 a.m. Be part of the visibility March, which I hope they’ve asked you, Chris, to lead because every year you lead it. We have that, and then the festival takes off with like 150 different vendors. The headliner this year is Betty.

If you don’t know Betty, make sure you’re there. They did the theme song for the “L Word.” So I’m pretty excited about that.

Majik: Yes, and then we also have a Kiki Ball, the Colorado Pride Kiki Ball happening from 5 to 10 p.m. I believe it is. Yeah, approximately 5 to 10 p. m. Posted by Lele James.

Instagram and social media handles “twirling tech goddess.” And it will be at the Glenn Miller Ballroom on the CU campus. If you’re interested in learning about the BIPOC queer community, it’s a great place to just learn and also observe and also participate if you feel like walking the runways.

Moore: Lily did my makeup once. It was the best makeup job I ever had. I gotta say. Absolutely.

Castaneda: And have resourcing through Rocky Mountain Equality. You’re welcome to go to our website and it check out. Or you’re welcome to reach out to any of us through our website to connect with us over what you might need. Youth programming, always free, always at no cost. We do drop-in. We have multiple groups a week. Virtual spaces, too. Come out, hang out with us, do some crafts. Be gay. Yeah, be an ally.

Sedley: And that brings us to the end of today’s A Public Affair. Once again, I’m Jackie Sedley. Special, special, thank you to Nardi Moore, the Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Equality. Chris Castaneda, the Youth Program Senior Manager at Rocky Mountain Equality, and Lucinnia Majik, the Trans and Racial Equity Program Coordinator also at Rocky Mountain Equality. I appreciate all of your vulnerability so much, and the work that you do for the queer community. Happy Pride!

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On today’s Morning Magazine, community members in Aurora are grieving the murder of another unarmed black man, Kilyn Lewis. You’ll hear from his sister this morning on the magazine. Then we’ll talk about cycling in Boulder, since today is Bike to Work Day.

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Results are rolling in for this year’s state primary elections.

Several high-profile local races were on the Democratic primary ballot this year, as we discussed yesterday on the Morning Magazine. Those included a seat on the state Board of Education, and three seats for Colorado’s legislature.

The County updated their unofficial election results last night, at 11:15 p.m. At that point, Kathy Gebhardt held a nearly 17% lead over her opponent, Marisol Lynda Rodriguez, in the race for the District 2 Board of Education seat. That race was the spendiest on the Boulder County ballot this year—largely in support of Rodriguez. Boulder Weekly reports that a lot of “dark money” went into supporting Rodriguez’s campaign—nearly $1 million on phone calls, web and newspaper ads, and direct mailers opposing Gebhardt.

The Daily Camera reports that clear leaders have emerged in the three County Democratic races for legislature seats. The closest race as of last night was House District 10, where incumbent state Representative Junie Joseph is leading retired science educator Tina Mueh by about 15%.

You can see a full breakdown of all local primary election results at https://electionresults.bouldercounty.gov.

Unofficial election results will be posted after 7:00 PM on June 25, 2024.

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Two contentious state/congressional races

A quick look at a few of the closely-watched Republican state and congressional races:

Representative Lauren Boebert has won the race for the 4th Congressional District, leading in the polls ahead of her five opponents by at least 30%. According to Colorado Public Radio, this means Boebert will be a republican candidate for Congress for the third time—this time, representing a different part of the state.

In other Republican race news, Jeff Crank won the GOP nomination in House District 5, defeating Dave Williams. Williams, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has faced widespread attention lately for his mass emails and social media posts calling gay people “godless groomers” and calling for the burning of all PRIDE flags.

Finally, Republican Greg Lopez won the vacancy election for the state’s 4th Congressional District. That means Lopez will fill out the remainder of retired Representative Ken Buck’s term.

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Rent assistance and subsidized housing programs accepting applications As state evictions climb, Colorado leaders are accepting pre-applications for rental assistance this week from those who have fallen behind on rent and are at risk of displacement.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs, or DOLA, opened a three-day pre-application process yesterday to low-income residents at risk of eviction or displacement.

The application is open until Thursday at 5pm.

According to the Colorado Sun, department leaders will randomly select pre-applicants, who will then be invited to apply for emergency rental assistance. Applicants will have 8 days to submit applications after selection. Those chosen will receive the funds by early September.

The $24 million dollars in funding for the emergency rental assistance program comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Households that qualify will receive an average award of $6,000. The total rental assistance cannot exceed seven months-worth of rent, or $10,000, whichever is less.

To apply, you must earn 80% of your area median income or less, and face imminent threat of eviction. Applicants must also not have received rental assistance from any program within the past year and must have experienced a life event that has impaired their ability to pay rent.

To submit a pre-application, listeners can go here.

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Boulder Housing Partners lottery

Boulder Housing Partners, Boulder’s largest affordable housing provider, also opened the application process yesterday for residents to get subsidized housing.

The Housing Choice Voucher lottery runs through today, Wednesday, June 26.

The program, also funded by the federal government, helps lower-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities to afford housing.

You must be under 61, have a disability or live with someone who meets the program’s criteria, and make less than 50% of your area median income to be considered eligible.

In the 2023 lottery, Boulder Housing Partners received 2,210 applications, according to the Boulder Reporting Lab. Only 350 applicants were selected.

Boulder Reporting Lab says this highlights the pressing demand for affordable housing in Boulder.

To apply, visit boulderhousing.org.

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Today is Bike to Work Day

June is Colorado’s bike month, and today, June 26th is bike to work day! Employees are encouraged to leave cars behind and get to work on their bikes.

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, participation helps improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce traffic congestion.

The Department of Transportation will be hosting a Bike to Work Day Station at the intersection of the South Platte River and Lakewood Gulch Trails.

There are Bike to Work Day breakfast stations across the city, including at KGNU. The station will have breakfast, coffee, bicycle maps, educational materials, and prizes.

Listeners can find the nearest bike to work day station to them by going to biketoworkday.co/map.

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Si bien mayo fue el Mes de la Salud Mental donde hemos celebrado a las madres en su día y nos centramos en el bienestar y los recursos para su salud mental. En junio, vamos a ocuparnos de la salud mental de los hombres, ya que, en éste mes, se celebra el Día del Padre. Los problemas de salud mental afectan a diversas poblaciones de maneras únicas, pero todas puede obtener ayuda gratuita y apoyo emocional.

Hoy en el programa de Pasa la Voz tenemos a las invitadas: Virginia García Pivik, portavoz de la comunidad latina para los programas que ofrece la Oficina de Salud Conductual del estado de Colorado y a la terapeuta Cindy González, quien se especializa en psicología individual y colectiva enfocada en la cómo ayudar con la ansiedad, el estrés, la depresión, el manejo del trastorno por abuso de sustancias y mucho más.

Para más información sobre como recibir ayuda para la recuperación a la adicción y cómo aprender a manejar situaciones difíciles que se nos presentan en la vida se puede ir a los portales mi propiasenda.co y quitemoslaetiqueta.org

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Today is primary election day in Colorado. Voters will choose candidates for US congressional races, the state House of Representatives, state Senate, and other city and county offices. This year, there’s quite a bit of dark money floating around the state primaries. At least, that’s what Boulder Weekly Editor-in-Chief, Shay Castle, says. In an article for the Weekly, Castle reports that more than one million dollars are being funneled to local candidates from groups with undisclosed donors.

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Jackie Sedley: Today is primary election day in Colorado. Voters will choose candidates for U.S. congressional races, the state House of Representatives, state Senate, and other city and county offices, And what’s a statewide election without some drama?

This year, there’s quite a bit of dark money floating around the state primaries. At least, that’s what Boulder Weekly editor in chief, Shay Castle, says. In an article for the Weekly, Castle reports that more than one million dollars are being funneled to local candidates from groups with undisclosed donors.

Shay’s with us in the studio this morning to shine a light on this funding. Good morning, Shay.

Shay Castle: Good morning.

Sedley: So, when you say dark money, explain what that means exactly.

Castle: Dark money is not a technical term, it’s a layman’s term, and it generally refers to spending by groups like PACs or SuperPACs. Um, on the federal level, that’s what they’re called.

Again, that’s a colloquial term. What they actually are is Independent Expenditure Committees. And these are groups that can raise an unlimited amount of money, and they can accept money from other groups. other groups, that is other political organizations, other corporations, things of that nature. And they do have to disclose the groups that give them money.

But unlike, say, a candidate committee, which is limited to a certain expenditure from individuals and can only accept money from individuals or small donor committees, and they also have to list out every individual that gives them money, independent expenditure committees or PACs, Only have to list the groups that give them money.

And the groups that give them money don’t have to list out their individual donors. So you have, in this race, for instance, um, a political group that’s tied to charter schools giving a lot of money. Um, and then you have, you know, um, political and local arms of national political parties giving money, things like that. And that’s where the term dark money comes from, is that you don’t, at the end of the day get to an individual name. This person gave this amount of money.

Sedley: Hmm. So you mentioned the charter schools. Talk a little more about that and other places that this corporate PAC money has notably shown up in these primaries.

Castle: Well, the spendiest race on Boulder County ballots is the race for the State Board of Education, the District 2 seat. That’s, um, Marisol Rodriguez and Kathy Gebhardt are going for that in the Democratic primary. And, um, The, the dark money that has gone into that race has largely been in support of Marisol Rodriguez. I do want to clarify these independent expenditure committees.

They do not work with the candidates. They’re legally barred from working with the candidates In fact, when I called Judy Amabile who’s running for Senate District 18 She also received some of these, some of this dark money. She wasn’t even aware that she had received it. Didn’t know who the group was, didn’t know anything about it.

So, you-they are technically not allowed to coordinate, uh, now on the local level, which has similar rules we have seen sometimes that they do, but that’s the law, they don’t coordinate, the candidates, it’s not like their money is going directly to Marisol, but they are spending, for instance, on like newspaper ads, Um, internet ads, direct mailers that you might have received, that, those groups are spending on behalf of Marisol to either oppose Kathy or to support Marisol.

Lots of the mailers have been touting the fact that she’s endorsed by Governor Jared Polis, for instance, or attacking her opponent, Kathy Gebhardt. Um, and the, the group that’s given the most money is tied to the Colorado League of Charter Schools. And, um, there’s been some wonderful reporting on this from the Colorado Sun of, of why they might be spending in this race is that the state board of education can overrule school districts when they either approve or deny a charter school to form.

And I, I, the speculation is that, um, even though Kathy and Marisol say they are quite even, uh, And have similar views on charter schools. It seems to be the belief that Marisol Blight might be more friendly to charter schools than Kathy. And so this would be a decisive seat, um, depending on who gets elected.

And, you know, as the Colorado Sun wrote, and others have speculated, kind of like, quote unquote, “the future of charter schools might depend on this, who wins this election.”

Sedley: Does it seem like, based on the reporting about this dark money and the potential public awareness of it, that that would impact the election outcomes? Or are the advertisements and advocacy that the dark money is promoting, does that have the potential to overrule those opinions.

Castle: I think there’s good potential either way. And I do want to say I’m slightly out of my depth. This is my first state election versus local. So there are certainly people who could speak to this better.

But I think there are voters whose values are I’m not going to vote for a candidate who has been the beneficiary of dark money, which by the way, Kathy has as well, just not nearly as much, um, as Marisol. Um, so that, if that’s a value of yours, 100%, I understand that, but there are other things that other voters might consider. Um, Kathy has an incredibly long career in education, as does Marisol. Marisol is pitching herself as, you know, she would be the only member on the Board of Education with kids in school, which seems. To her at least, and maybe to some others to be pretty important. Um, there are, you know, many factors that, that voters consider.

Uh, so I don’t really like to speak to the motivation of voters ’cause I can never know their minds. But I imagine that it will play a role both ways. People seeing these mailers, seeing like, oh, she’s endorsed by Governor Polis, he’s endorsed by the woman who had the district two C already. Um, she does have kids in school. That’s important. She’s very progressive and, um, very outspoken against, you know, the conservative kind of takeover of school boards and, and people also weigh in Kathy’s experience. And, um, so how people make up their minds, that’s a personal, personal decision.

Sedley: And speaking of people making up their minds, I saw that Boulder Weekly isn’t doing endorsements this year. And I wanted to ask you what led to that decision?

Castle: Well, this is the first time we’ve ever done primary coverage. And the reason we did that is because. in these heavily Democratic districts, um, where, you know, I went back on Boulder County ballots at least and no Republican has won any of these seats that have existed because we just did a, you know, redistricting for at least the last 15 years. So whoever wins the Democratic primary in a lot of these cases is going to be the winner of, of the seat. And so it’s where the action’s happening. But my staff and I, I’ve never cared to do endorsements. I hate telling people how to vote and my staff agreed that we would rather just give people the information they need to make a choice based on their own values.

Sedley: And with just a couple of minutes left here, what is that information that people can use to make their decisions, uh, getting a bit into some of the candidates and races on the ballot this year that stick out to you?

Castle: Absolutely. Well, we have a, um, CU Regent seat at-large that’s up. That board has been Democrat majority for a few years and, um, may remain so. It’s unclear, but I think that’s an interesting one just because of the, you know, cost of tuition and the cost of living. And one of, as one of the candidates said to me, you know, CU is is like the third largest employer in the state. I might be getting these numbers wrong, but basically it’s a huge employer. It’s a huge recipient of, of public funds. And most people don’t even know what a region is or what it does. Um, there’s the district 10 race for the Colorado house, which is Junie Joseph facing her first primary challenge. Um, there was, uh, we did Um, profiles of, like, questionnaires from candidates, every candidate who responded to us, who was on the ballot, which was most of them, and then we did sit down or phone interviews with all of the candidates in contested races, um, we traced the money, so that’s all available at boulderweekly.com. A couple things stuck out to me.

The first, um, is that there are more landlords running than there are renters. There’s exactly one renter on the Boulder County ballot, and that’s Junie Joseph, and I think that just continues to be a really underrepresented group, especially given that half of Boulder are renters. Um, so that was interesting, but, but mostly, I think, you know, you know, we just have a lot of very qualified and interesting candidates, and some slightly more progressive, some more moderate, some with lots of experience, some with less so, and um, yeah, I don’t think there are necessarily any bad choices.

Sedley: Boulder Weekly Editor in Chief Shay Castle talking about today’s primary elections in Colorado. Thanks for joining us, Shay. Appreciate you.

Castle: Thank you.

Sedley: And once again, all ballots must be returned by 7 p. m. tonight. You can drop off your mail in ballots at polling places all over the state. It’s too late to mail them in. Polls opened at 7 this morning and will remain open once again until 7 p. m. tonight.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, it’s primary election day in Colorado! We’ll talk about some of the races that will appear on the ballot as well as the dark money that’s behind some of them. After that, it’s This Week in Water with Frannie Halperin and Jamie Sutler.

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play_arrow06_25_24_am_headlinesGreta Kerkhoff Gregory Canyon wildfire extinguishedFirefighting crews put out a wildland fire in Gregory Canyon last night, after containing damage from the blaze to an area of about a hundred feet by a hundred feet.

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office says the fire was probably started by fireworks. A twenty-one-year old suspect was arrested near the scene and is in the Boulder County Jail this morning, facing a charge of second degree arson.

Crews from the Sheriff’s office, Boulder Fire-Rescue, Boulder Police, and Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks responded to the fire last night shortly after 9:30, according to a press release.

The base of Flagstaff Road was closed during the incident, but has since been reopened. The fire remains under investigation.

Kilyn Lewis protest at Aurora council meetingAbout 70 demonstrators rallied at the Aurora City Council meeting last night to protest the police shooting of 38-year-old Kilyn Lewis.

The unarmed black man died two days after being shot by Aurora Police in late May. Newly-released body camera footage shows officer Michael Diek firing a deadly shot at Lewis as Kilyn holds his hands in the air and says he is unarmed, according to the Denver Post.

The edited video also shows the shooting happened less than eight seconds after the confrontation began, and that Lewis held a cellphone in one hand.

Aurora City council members stopped last night’s meeting several times, as protestors chanted Kilyn’s name.

After an hour of public comment Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman ended the session, despite about a half-dozen people still waiting to speak – including Lewis’ sister.

The mayor relented after protestors rushed the podium and sat, chanting Lewis’ name.

The shooting death remains under investigation. 9News says that Kilyn Lewis’s family plans to sue Aurora police.

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Boulder oil company lawsuits can continueThe Boulder District Court has cleared the way for the City and County of Boulder to pursue a lawsuit against ExxonMobil and two Suncor entities.

The city and county first brought the suit against the oil companies in 2018, on the grounds that their actions have contributed to climate change. They argue that the costs of dealing with climate change is an unfair burden on taxpayers.

The oil companies had sought to get the case dismissed.

In a joint press release yesterday, the city and county are calling the District Court ruling a landmark moment in the case. They said they have worked hard to keep the lawsuit in a local court, rather than in a federal court.

Election dayToday is primary election day in Colorado, as voters choose candidates for U.S. Congressional races, the state House of Representatives, state Senate, and other city and county offices.

Ballots were sent out by the Colorado Secretary of State weeks ago, and we’re now past the deadline for mailing them back. But, completed ballots can be dropped off in-person at polling places all over the state.

Voting can also be done in-person. Polls opened at seven o’clock this morning, and will remain open until seven o’clock tonight.

The latest available numbers indicate a little more than 530,000 ballots have been returned so far. That’s about fourteen percent of eligible voters, according to Colorado Newsline, and is somewhat less than at this same point in the 2022 primaries.

This morning on the Morning Magazine, we’ll speak with Boulder Weekly editor-in-chief Shay Castle about today’s election – and the dark money that has made its way into the primaries.

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Fourth Congressional District electionsOne of the most closely-watched races that voters will decide on today is in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District.

There are actually two elections in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District today.

One is a special election to fill the seat vacated by Representative Ken Buck, who left the House of Representatives earlier this year, before his term was up.

Four candidates are running to complete Buck’s term: Democrat Trisha Eloise Calvarese, Republican Greg Lopez, Libertarian Hannah Goodman, and Approval Voting candidate Frank Atwood.

That’s the special election. Today’s primary election will determine who will run for the Fourth Congressional District seat in the next congress, which begins in January.

Democrats Trisha Calvarese, Ike McCorkle, and John Padora Jr. are on the ballot. The Republican candidates are Lauren Boebert, Deborah Flora, Richard Holtorf, Jerry Sonnenberg, and Peter Yu.

The Fourth Congressional District covers most of Colorado’s Eastern Plains, but also includes the front range cities of Loveland, Wellington, Castle Rock, Parker and Highlands Ranch.

Gender-affirming care ban kept off Colorado ballotA proposed ballot measure to ban gender-affirming care for children will not appear on the November ballot in Colorado, after a ruling by the State Supreme Court.

The justices reached their decision on narrow procedural grounds. The state constitution requires that ballot initiatives be single-issue, and the court ruled that the ballot measure to ban gender-affirming care for children did not meet this standard.

The ballot initiative would have outlawed the provision of gender-affirming surgery and medicine for minors.

According to Colorado Politics, a three-member Title Board, which screens citizen-initiated measures, initially approved the initiative. But the Title Board reversed their decision after challengers argued the measure’s language was not limited to a single subject, as required by the state constitution.

Rather than start from scratch, the gender-ban proponents tried to meet the single-subject requirement by deleting some of the bill’s language.

The Title Board said that instead of deleting language, the proponents modified, and added to, it.

Extreme heatAnother day of scorching temperatures is expected along the Front Range today, and some local governments are doing what they can to help people escape the heat.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the second straight day today. Temperatures are expected to get into the mid-nineties.

In Denver, the city is opening cooling stations at each of its rec centers. They’ll be open during normal business hours, and provide access to water, restrooms, and somewhere to sit, according to a city press release.

The city also says its public library branches can also be used by those needing a spot indoors to cool off.

In Boulder, city officials told KGNU that there are no cooling stations per se. But people looking to escape hot temperatures can go to Boulder’s government and public buildings, like the courthouse and libraries. Unhoused people can go to the Day Services Center at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless.

Extreme heat can cause illness, and health officials caution people to stay indoors as much as possible.

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Wolf kill ruleNewly-approved rules are giving Colorado ranchers more latitude to kill wolves that attack their livestock.

Under the new rules approved by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, ranchers can use artificial lighting to help them kill wolves caught in the act of attacking livestock at night, when most wolf attacks occur.

Under current rules, ranchers can only use artificial lighting to harass wolves. They’re already allowed to kill wolves during the day, if they catch them attacking livestock.

Ranchers have been concerned about protecting livestock since wolves were reintroduced to Colorado late last year. The Colorado Sun says there have been at least eleven fatal wolf attacks on livestock since then.

Critics of the new rules say it’s only been six months since the wolves were reintroduced, and ranchers already want new tools to kill them.

Boulder artist censusThe City of Boulder wants to learn more about the lives of professional artists who live and work in town.

The city is conducting an Artist Census to learn more about the role that artists play in the local economy and society.

For the census, the City is defining an artist as a creative professional who earns income from creating or performing visual art, design, music, film, photography, literature, and other creative disciplines.

Interested Boulder artists can find out more, and fill out the census questionnaire, at Bouldercolorado.gov/artist-census.

Denver E-bike rebatesA new round of e-bike rebates will be made available to Denver residents today.

The rebates will be released at eleven o’clock this morning, on the Denver Climate Rebates.com website.

The city offers three levels: low-income rebates, moderate income rebates, and standard rebates. The low- and moderate-income rebates require proof of income, or proof of participation in other state or local income-qualified programs, according to a city press release.

The rebates can be used at participating bike shops. They cannot be stacked with the State of Colorado e-bike tax credit.

The rebates are made possible through the voter-approved Climate Protection Fund. After today, Denver’s next round of e-bike rebates is set for August 27th.

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play_arrowPamPhilip Armour Club Q shooter hate crimes guilty pleas The man who committed a mass shooting at Club Q—a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub—pleaded guilty to 74 federal hate crime and weapons charges on Tuesday.

24-year-old Anderson Aldrich killed five people and wounded 22 others at Club Q back in 2022. In addition to pleading guilty, he received an additional 55 life sentences plus 190 years in prison.

Aldrich was already serving five life sentences plus 2,208 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder and related charges in state court last year.

U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney accepted Aldrich’s plea deal with federal prosecutors, avoiding a lengthy court process, and allowed the mass killer to avoid the death penalty.

The judge made Aldrich admit for the first time that the shooting was bias-motivated, targeting victims due to their sexual identity or gender identity.

During Tuesday’s hearing, Aldrich declined the judge’s invitation to address the Club Q victims and families present in the Denver courtroom.

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Colorado Supreme Court hears arguments in anti-discrimination caseThe Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit against a Christian baker who refused to make a pink cake with blue icing to celebrate a gender transition. KGNU’s Pam Johnson has the story.

The Court considered a variety of hypothetical cake-design scenarios while discussing two cases involving Lakewood baker Jack Phillips. The first case was back in 2012, when Phillips refused to bake a cake for a gay couple’s wedding. He partially prevailed before the U.S. Supreme Court in that case in 2018.

The more recent case originated when Phillips initially agreed to make a cake for attorney Autumn Scardina, but then refused when he found out it was going to be used to celebrate her gender transition.

The Colorado Court of Appeals sided with Scardina, ruling that the cake—which was not to have any writing on it—does not qualify as speech protected by the First Amendment.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked attorneys for both sides to describe what kind of cake without any writing on it a baker could refuse to make.

The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits refusing to provide services based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, or sexual orientation.

There are currently three cases in Colorado pitting LGBTQ+ [plus] civil rights against First Amendment rights.

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Colorado in-person primaries voting begins Colorado voting centers are now open across the state for those who want to vote early in-person for next week’s primary election.

Election day is June 25th and voters have up until 7 p.m. on Election Day to register to vote at a polling center.

Voters can find the location closest to them by going to the Secretary of State’s website.

According to Colorado Newsline, Registered Democrats may vote in the Democratic primary, and registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary. Unaffiliated voters may vote in either, but not both.

Voters will also find congressional district races, the state Board of Education, the statehouse, and other local races on their ballots.

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Denver Basic Income Project report A first-year pilot program provided 807 homeless adults with no-strings-attached cash, and saved taxpayers hundreds of thousands in the process. KGNU’s Philip Armour has more.

That’s according to a new report by Denver University’s Center for Housing and Homelessness Research, which found that the program participants stayed in homeless shelters less frequently. They also required fewer ambulance rides, emergency room visits and hospital stays, and spent fewer nights in jail or drug and alcohol treatment centers. As a result, taxpayers saved nearly $600,000 according to The Denver Post.

The program is also connected to an increase in employment. Roughly 23% of participants had jobs at the start of the program, and that number grew to 27% after one year.

The Post reports that the project paid out $9.4 million over the past 14 months

The Denver Basic Income Project split enrollees into three groups. One received $1,000 a month for a year, the second received a $6,500 lump sum at start and then $500 a month over 11 months, and the third received $50 a month for a year.

Researchers found a significant increase in housing security for all three groups after 10 months of payments.

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Wapiti Trail rerouted for eagle protection The new Wapiti Trail route at Heil Valley Ranch opened on Tuesday.

During the extended park closure due to the Cal-Wood fire, Golden eagles built a nest in the area. The new route was built to protect them.

Now, all of Heil Valley Ranch is restricted to on-trail use only because of the new critical wildlife habitat, and burn areas.

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Eldorado Springs sues Boulder County

A bottled water company has filed suit against Boulder County for allegedly standing in the way of its newly-renovated resort facilities.

Eldorado Artesian Springs spent the last several years upgrading their popular spring-fed swimming pool, originally opened in 1906, and remodeling the site’s historic ballroom.The lawsuit accuses county officials of withholding occupancy permits for the facilities, and imposing requirements that weren’t agreed upon, among other allegations.

The company is also seeking a temporary restraining order to block the county from continuing to prevent the opening of facilities.

That’s according to the Daily Camera.

Eldorado Artesian Springs owns the road through town that accesses Eldorado Canyon State Park. The company and county commissioners agreed on roadway and parking improvements that would be funded jointly by Boulder County, the state of Colorado, and Eldorado Artesian Springs Inc. That work has not been completed.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, We hear from janitors who are fighting for fair working Conditions in Denver. Then, it’s Cannabis Report with Hannah Leigh Meyers and Leland Rucker. After that, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.

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NAACP Boulder County hosted a banned books panel discussion this past Monday, June 17th. The panel was moderated by Michele Simpson – host of Black Talk once a month on Thursdays, right here on KGNU. Dr. Reiland Rabaka, the Founder and Director for African and African American Studies at CU Boulder, was the keynote speaker at the event.

“Between 1619 and 1865, It was illegal for African Americans to be educated,” said Dr. Rabaka. “It was illegal. That means that they banned education for African Americans…And it was Frederick Douglass who said, knowledge is power…and then it was Marcus Garvey who said, “If you don’t know your past, you’ll never know your future.’ But how are you going to know your past if they’re sitting up here banning your books?…It’s almost as if we don’t live in the United States of America where education is a fundamental human right.”

According to Dr. Rabaka, books about race and racism that feature characters of color make up 30% of the titles being banned. Additionally, he states that more than 30 states believe we should not read about experiences like race, sexuality, slavery, and police brutality that they deem otherwise inappropriate. More than 30 states have banned books by Black authors, including The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, and Beloved by Toni Morrison, among many others.

You can hear the full panel tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19th on KGNU. You can also listen below.

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Depending on where you grew up, your middle or high school history teachers may have taught you about “40 Acres and a Mule.” A very brief explainer in case they didn’t – 40 Acres and a Mule refers to a wartime order by Union General William T. Sherman 1865 – following President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which ordered the independence of formerly enslaved Black people in the U.S.

It was a part of Special Field Orders No. 15, and promised freed Black people at most 40 acres of land, and mules to temporarily help tend to that land. However, it’s been widely accepted that most of that land never made it to those individuals, that it was restored to its pre-war white owners after Lincoln’s assassination and never got handed over to those who were freed.

That was the case for many, but not for all. A new deep dive into genealogical and archival records shows that some freed slaves did receive land grants. Who owns those lands now? And do the ancestors of those who received land know there were actual pieces of paper given out that said it belonged to their family members?

40 Acres and a Lie is a joint project between Mother Jones, the Center for Public Integrity and Reveal. It’s been compiled into a print report for Mother Jones, as well as a three-part series from Reveal which will air tonight on KGNU at 4 p.m.

Alexia Fernández Campbell is an investigative reporter in Washington, D.C., most recently at the Center for Public Integrity. She kickstarted the project and, after two-and-a-half years, is relieved that it’s finished and eager for people to listen and learn. I spoke with her last week, the day that Mother Jones launched the report. We talked about the research behind the report, their use of AI to track down the people affected, and what it could mean for Black Americans seeking reparations.

You can find Part 1 of the Reveal audio series here, and the Mother Jones visual report here.

The first episode of the three-part Reveal series also plays tonight at 4 p.m. on KGNU.

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Jackie Sedley: This is the Morning Magazine. I’m Jackie Sedley. Depending on where you grew up, your middle or high school history teachers may have taught you about 40 acres and a Mule. I’ll give you a very brief explainer in case they didn’t: 40 Acres and a Mule refers to a wartime order by Union General William T. Sherman in 1865, following President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which ordered the independence of formerly enslaved black people in the United States. It was part of Special Field Orders No. 15, and promised freed black people at most 40 acres of land and mules to temporarily help tend to that land.

However, it’s been widely accepted that most of that land never made it to those individuals, that it was restored to its pre-war white owners after Lincoln’s assassination, and never got handed over to those who were freed.

That was the case for many, but not for all. A new deep dive into genealogical and archival records shows that some freed slaves did receive land grants.

So, who owns those lands now? And do the ancestors of those who received land know there were actual pieces of paper given out saying it belonged to their family members?

40 Acres and a Lie is a joint project between Mother Jones, the Center for Public Integrity, and Reveal. It’s been compiled into a print report for Mother Jones, as well as a three part series from Reveal, which will air tonight on KGNU at 4 p.m.

Alexia Fernández Campbell is an investigative reporter in Washington, D. C., most recently at the Center for Public Integrity. She kick started the project and, after two-and-a-half years, is relieved that it’s finished and eager for people to listen and learn. I spoke with her last week, the day that Mother Jones launched the report. We talked about the research behind the report, their use of AI to track down the people affected, and what it could mean for Black Americans seeking reparations.

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Jackie Sedley: Let’s just get right into it. So 40 Acres and a Lie, this new joint project between Mother Jones, the Center for Public Integrity and Reveal. Let’s start a bit from the beginning. I know that you’ve been working on this project for about two and a half years now. Where did that start? Where did the idea start and how did, how did it come to fruition for you?

Alexia Fernández Campbell: Yeah, it’s, it’s kind of wild because I don’t, this is not like a subject that I am familiar with. I normally cover like labor issues, but I was working with my colleagues who were on a different project altogether. It was related to Black land loss, and I was tasked with finding certain records that could help us locate different black settlements in the U. S. Anyways, after speaking with someone who said, you know what, there are some land records in the Freedmen’s Bureau. Documents at the National Archives. You should check that place out. And I’ve like never heard of the Freedman’s Bureau before, which is embarrassing. But I was soon, like in their digital archives, just like looking through stuff. And I find these images that look just, there’s black and white images of some papers that look like torn and crumpled, kind of like what you’d imagine like a treasure map would look like except just writing and not a map. It was like very interesting. So I look closely and it said 40 acres has been issued to Bergus Wilson on Sappalo Island, Georgia.

And there were like there were dozens of these land titles and it was like in a digital folder that was labeled “miscellaneous.” So these have been buried for there for more than 100 years. I thought it could be the 40 Acres and a Mule program because all, most of the land titles were for 40 acres. There were some that were for 30 and some even for 15 and less, but then I started Googling because it said under these orders of Sherman’s Special Field Orders No. 15, which is the official name of the 40 Acres program.

And I’m like, “What? People got land titles?” Because everything that I had understood about 40 Acres and a Mule, which I didn’t really know much about, was that it was a promise that was made to freed people as kind of like reparations in some cases, some people view it that way, but just as to have land after slavery.

And that it was a promise that was broken, it was never kept, so I’m like, people got land titles, and I couldn’t find anyone else who had written about this or at least not named so many people, so we kept looking, we kept finding more and more names.

Sedley: Wow. So you kept finding these names. What was the next step? The investigative reporting of this all must have been really exciting, but also overwhelming if nobody else had touched on it. You don’t really have a roadmap for it.

Campbell: Yeah, so I just want to be clear. There have been historians who have before they were made digital, physically, but it was hard.

Like you had to physically go to Washington, D. C. to the National Archives, and, and know what you were looking for, because they’re not just going to let you roam around the Freedmen’s Bureau records you had to know what, it’s like 1. 8 million documents, you had to know what to look for.

Some people had seen some of the names, but we’d never, I’ve never seen these land titles published, and, and so the first step was I pitched this idea to my editors. “What if we do genealogical research, and try to find living descendants. Wouldn’t that be such a cool story to tell?” And my editors are like, “What, you think you can do genealogical research?” Like, they’re very skeptical. Everyone’s super excited. Everyone’s champed in this idea, but they’re very skeptical that we’d be able to find any living descendants. And so I talked to a genealogist at the Smithsonian and she gave me ideas.

She’s like, “I think you can do it. You’re definitely not going to find everyone’s descendants, but you’ll find some.” And so it was painful, that process, having to learn how to do that. But we did, we found like 41 living descendants and six of them agreed to do interviews and, and that’s kind of where the story went.

Sedley: And so tell me more about that story. So you linked up with these descendants you spoke with?

Campbell: Mm-Hmm.

Sedley: How many did you say?

Campbell: Six of them.

Sedley: Six.

Campbell: Um, yeah. So it’s interesting because I focused on Georgia, people who got land in Georgia, and my colleague April Simpson focused on people who got land in South Carolina, and the descendants that she spoke to are still there in that area where they got their 40 acres and then lost it, And they’re still there. And then the people I found had, had left, like some, one family migrated because of Jim Crow. Not only did they not get their 40 acres, they’re like, “We’re leaving Georgia altogether,” you know, which was a common thing at the time, especially during Jim Crow. And then another descendant was in North Carolina. So it’s, it was, it really showed us how much the story is a national story because even though 40 acres is very limited to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, where the, where that land was set aside, it impacts so many people alive today. And that’s what we wanted to show that this is not a history lesson.

The point was to show how the betrayal of the federal government who gave the land back to their enslavers after some of – we found one freed man who had been living on his land for a year-and-a-half before, and then it was given back. So some of them stayed there from six months to a year and a half before they were eventually kicked off for good. So we found a lot of descendants all over the country like in Michigan Ohio, California, New York just like everywhere, so to me, it showed something that I knew that this was a story that was more than just about the south.

Sedley: And when you approached these descendants and you spoke to them, were they surprised that you were asking them about this from an investigative perspective? Did they have an impression or an understanding that this was something that people knew about? Did they kind of just accept it as a part of their history or were they also really eager to talk about it?

Campbell: Yeah, so I was worried at first that people might not wanna talk, and I’m sure maybe some people who didn’t respond, maybe they didn’t wanna talk about it.

But the people who did respond were really excited to talk about it and learn more. They were people who wanted to learn, you know, because this is a painful history for so many people. So I was like, surely some people are not gonna wanna dig that up. But some people did and they wanted to talk about it. It was a variety of people. Like one woman knew that her great grandfather had gotten 40 acres because a professor had been doing a study on Reconstruction and found his name in those Freedom Bureau records, but she had never seen his land title.

So I showed the land title and it’s weird because so many people seem surprised about that connection. “Oh, my God, my, I can’t believe my ancestor got 40 acres.” So they’re surprised on one hand, but then they’re also like not surprised about what happened. It was just kind of like, “Yeah, of course the federal government would do that. We’re so used to being, like, screwed over.” That was a very common sentiment. It wasn’t outrage. It was just like, “Yeah, of course this would happen.”

You know, and then when we talk about reparations, a very cynical view about whether anyone would ever provide them with any sort of compensation for this land that was taken away.

Sedley: So just to clarify, the folks that you spoke with knew the history of the land?

Campbell: Some did. Some had no clue.

Sedley: Wow. And that makes you wonder, right, how many stories like this have faded into the background because the people that it affects the most directly have not been made aware over time or it got lost in translation and then there’s reporters like you who uncover it. Did you feel tasked with this when you discovered these documents? Was, was there any thought in your mind of, “Wow, I’m about to tell people about a part of their history that they’ve never been made aware of?”

Campbell: I realized that this was probably going to be news to a lot of people that we spoke to just because, I started reading everything I could about this program and there’s not a lot written about it.

There were a few people, historians who are very, very, narrow expertise on this program and a lot of them are dead. There’s 2 historians alive today that we interviewed who even know that land titles were handed out and had seen some of the names, but no one that we interviewed had ever put together all these names.

So, yeah, it definitely, I knew it was going to be news to people but what I didn’t know was if this was gonna be painful news, because it’s not, “Hey, guess what? Your ancestor won the lottery!” It’s like, “Yeah, look, your ancestor is part of 40 Acres and a Mule.” And obviously we know it didn’t end up working out in any way. So, I didn’t know how they were going to take it. And I was surprised that the people we did speak to wanted, really wanted to know everything. They wanted to know everything we found. And for me, it was just very rewarding to be able to share that history because I was doing genealogical work and I was looking for documents, trying to build that story, the narrative of what happened over generations and they loved hearing about it. But yeah, I didn’t know how everyone was gonna take it.

Sedley: I was going to ask what some of the most time intensive parts were, but it sounds like the fact checking?

Campbell: It was just like relentless, we’d be getting emails with a bombarding with questions of, like, where’d you get this? Where’d you get this? And the time intensive part was the genealogical research which I didn’t realize. Obviously all documents at that era are handwritten, most of them, and I actually learned how to read and write in cursive, but this is not the kind of cursive that was from, like, 1865. That is a totally different thing. It’s impossible to read. I had to train myself to read it. Luckily, the Smithsonian has volunteers who are transcribing these records like as we speak.

They don’t have them all transcribed, but that to me was the most time intensive because trying to find documents of people who were enslaved is, you know, it seems obvious when I say it now, it’s like, really difficult. The federal government didn’t have any records. There were no birth certificates. So there’s no official spelling for their names. So I find their names misspelled or just spelled differently in different records. And then they didn’t know their birthdays, didn’t know how to read and write. So, they kind of guess what year they were born. And so on different records, it shows like a, you know, eight year difference on like when they were born and like the birth month is different. I just wanted to make sure I had the right person. So I had to kind of just focus on a few freed men because there were some where I was like, I can’t be 100 percent certain that this is the same person. So, to me, that was the most time intensive part. That’s why it took us two-and-a-half years to do this.

Sedley: And that is something that comes up a lot in newsrooms across the country, across the world, especially in this era of fake news, of a lot of seeds sown, of distrust with the media. I would imagine that with a project like this, the fact checking is so crucial, because if you make one slip up, one error, the entire thing can be called a myth, right?

Campbell: Absolutely. And, you know, Nikole Hannah-Jones and her 1619 project for the New York Times was an inspiration for us to pursue this story. And I know how much work she must have put into that and there was just one slight clarification she had to make and that people tried to use that as a reason to discredit her whole, all her work. So we were very much aware of we cannot have any errors in this story that people can latch on to and try to discredit everything we’ve done. So, we were definitely been like laser-focused on making sure there’s no one could ever say that any part of this is incorrect.

Sedley: What do you hope people take away from this project? Obviously, releasing it during Juneteenth is, from the people I’ve spoken to, often a complicated time of celebration and also a reckoning with where we’re at and how far we do still have to go with regard to racial equality and injustice in this country. So what do you hope people take away from it at this time?

Campbell: Yeah, well, there are two things. First, we published the list of names. We found 1,250 people who got land titles. So number one, we want it to be a service where people can go through, look at those names. We already, an editor at Mother Jones already said he found his uncle’s great grandfather on that list, which I never would have imagined because I don’t even know my great-grandparents names.

But I know lots of people do, so we want it to be a service where people who want to know if they have a connection to that history, and they could be anywhere in the country because we know lots of descendants migrated all over the country. We want them to be able to see if there’s that connection, if they want to.

And then for people who, who, you know, may not have ancestors who are directly related to this program. We want people to kind of take away and see how history is not just like something from the past, but that it impacts people. You know, who are alive today, this was generational wealth that was not passed on.

We went to one community where people got land titles and then lost that land that is now really very wealthy and gated community near Savannah, near the beach. It’s absolutely stunning. 40 acres of land, just the land without the homes, is worth like 2 million. So this is generational wealth that was not passed on.

And we wanted people to see how that impacts people today. And we did the best we could, but I think, you know, hopefully people will see that.

Sedley: Was there any goal with this project for reclamation of that land for people? Is that something that’s even possible?

Campbell: Yeah, we definitely think that it can forward the conversation around reparations for slavery. We know there are a lot of local governments doing very targeted reparations programs, but nothing at the federal level has happened yet, so we feel like this could forward that conversation around reparations from the federal government, because it was the federal government who revoked the program.

So if anyone’s to blame here, it’s the federal government and not really anyone else for how, how this played out. So we did speak to experts, legal experts, and even legal historian and the problem with those land titles is that they were possessory land titles. They didn’t convey ownership. They were issued by the military general, and it was basically saying you have the right to possess this land that we confiscated from Confederates. You have the right to possess it. Work it, own it, no one can interfere or go on your land if you don’t want them to, until Congress and the President basically confer ownership.

The status of ownership had to come from Congress and the President. That was a problem. So, it never actually conveyed full ownership and, you know, the Freedmen’s Bureau kept telling freed men, “Yeah, yeah, this is going to be your land.” They thought Congress was going to do it, but the problem was that Lincoln was assassinated and his vice president Andrew Johnson was a sympathizer with the Confederates and white supremacists, and he definitely caved in to their pleas to get their land back.

And so, technically, they don’t have a claim to that land, but people we spoke to said, there could be a more moral claim here to that land that people should be compensated because it wasn’t just a promise. It was a program. It wasn’t something just spoken people received land. They were literally told by the government that it was theirs and they deserved it and they’re going to be able to keep it. So, even if the title didn’t say that, people said that to them, and I think that’s more of, what the reality is, whether anyone could claim any compensation for this.

Sedley: Do you have a favorite memory that comes to mind reflecting on this project? Whether it’s a moment that was heartwarming, enlightening, shocking?

Campbell: Yeah, actually I just got an email from a staff member at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives and she’s been overseeing efforts to Put the Freedmen’s Bureau records online, and she’s the one in charge of them getting transcribed, and she’s the one who encouraged me to pursue this project, because before she was a genealogist at the National Museum of African American History, and she just emailed me, and it was the sweetest email, and I’m like, oh, this is why we did this.

She’s like, “I’ve been trying, putting these records online. This is, this is why everything I envisioned that people would do with these, these records, I spent my whole career trying to make these records accessible and seeing what you guys did. It just blew my mind. Thank you so much. We want these stories to be told.” And I’m like, I’m even getting teary eyed right now just thinking of it. And I was like, yes, this is just a reminder of this does matter to so many people, even if. Maybe someone doesn’t have a direct connection, but to so many Americans, especially Black Americans, being able to mine these records has been pretty, pretty amazing. And I would say that’s probably my favorite response. To the, to the series.

Sedley: Those are all of my questions. Is there anything else that you’d like to add that we didn’t touch on?

Campbell: I just wanna add that one of my colleagues, one of the ways we found these records was he used AI and it’s kind of like facial recognition where I found some of the titles and names, and then basically he, he trained an AI model to look at this land title and search these 1.8 million records and see if you can find other ones. And so he found like 100 more land titles. And then the log with people’s names, he trained the AI to try to find more logs that look like this. And I just thought that was so cool. And he created this tool that you can search the Freedmen’s Bureau records, the parts that are transcribed, and you can do this kind of image recognition. So for anyone who’s just curious about what this looks like I would go to motherjones.com and see, especially if you have ancestors you think might be in there because they were enslaved. You might find something you didn’t know was in there.

Sedley: That’s fascinating to me because AI, and especially facial recognition, is often pointed out, especially in marginalized communities, as a tool that’s used by the government to marginalize you and oppress you, and so for this project to use a system like that kind of feels like an F-you or a reclamation of those systems, right?

Campbell: I know, it’s wild because yeah, there’s been so many like doomsday scenarios and, obviously, like you said, in case of facial recognition has been used in in ways that marginalize people. So I think it’s pretty fascinating.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a new investigative series dives into the federal governments’ betrayal of formerly enslaved Black people in America. You’ll hear from one of the series’ lead reporters on what went into the project, including AI technology, and what it could mean for Black Americans seeking reparations. Will Climate Change Factor in the November Elections? Maybe If We Laugh About It….. that, and more on This Week in Water.

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play_arrow06_18_24_am_headlinesGreta Kerkhoff Rocky Mountain Airport truck crashA truck that crashed through a fence at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield caused a lot of damage, but the incident did not appear to be malicious, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The driver of the Ford F-150 was the only person in the pickup truck yesterday when it crashed through the fence and hit two unoccupied airplanes. While the exact cause of the incident is under investigation, 9News said the driver was apparently experiencing medical issues at the time. The driver was taken to a hospital.

A spokesperson with the Sheriff’s office said the truck did extensive damage to several planes, and debris is scattered throughout the site of the crash.

The crash is being investigated by Colorado State Patrol. Because it is considered a car crash, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are not involved.

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Valmont Power Station ash meetings Two public meetings are scheduled for today, about coal ash remediation at Boulder’s Valmont Power Station.

The first of the two meetings is at eight o’clock this morning for business owners, while the second is from six to eight this evening, for people living near the power station at Valmont and 63rd Streets.

Both of the meetings will be in person, at the Boulder County Recycling Center at 1901 63rd Street

These meetings are meant to provide information about plans to clean up the landfills on the property that are full of coal ash. Coal was burned at the facility for more than ninety years, before coal operations ended in 2017. Elements in coal ash, like lithium and selenium, can filter into the environment.

The plant is currently operated by Xcel Energy, which is expected to clean up the landfills. The Camera says Xcel’s own testing has found higher-than-acceptable contaminant levels.

Neither of today’s meetings include a virtual option. But the Camera says Boulder County Public Health will upload video to its website, in the near future.

More information about the coal ash remediation project is available on the bouldercounty.gov website.

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Club Q shooter sentencingThe person already serving life in prison for the 2022 Club Q murders in Colorado Springs is expected to enter a guilty plea in Federal court in Denver today.

Anderson Aldrich pleaded guilty to fifty-one state level charges a year ago, for killing five people and wounding many more at the LGBTQ+ nightclub. Seventy-four federal charges were filed against Aldrich earlier this year, including multiple hate crimes and firearms charges.

The Denver Gazette is reporting that Aldrich accepted a plea deal on the federal charges that keep Aldrich from getting the death penalty. The Gazette says Aldrich most recently has been incarcerated at the Wyoming State Penitentiary.

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Boulder County health care merger Two health care organizations in Boulder County have announced a merger, which could impact low-income people in the area.

Mental Health Partners and Clinica Family Health announced the merger last week. Boulder Reporting Lab says the merger is meant to create an “integrated healthcare model” that will better serve the people who have relied on the two organizations.

Mental Health Partners is the largest mental health care provider in Boulder County. They have more than ten thousand clients, and are one of the county’s few emergency mental health options outside of hospital emergency rooms.

Clinica Family Health offers affordable medical and dental care.

According to a press release, the newly formed agency will be called Clinica Family Health and Wellness and is expected to be up-and-running starting in September. It will provide physical, mental, and oral health care at locations in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin and Adams counties.

Boulder Reporting Lab says the merger comes on the heels of the pandemic-era continuous coverage for Medicaid, which ended mid-last year. Thousands of people in Boulder County lost their Medicaid coverage as a result.

Both Mental Health Partners and Clinica mainly serve people on Medicaid, and those without insurance.

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Denver sales tax proposalsThe Denver City Council has given initial approval to a bill that would let voters decide whether to raise the sales tax in the city.

City Council approved the increase in a 9-1 vote yesterday, and will take a final vote on it next week. If it passes then, the proposed tax hike would go before voters in November.

The proposed .34% increase would bring Denver’s total sales tax to 9.14%, one of the highest in Colorado.

Revenues would provide up to $70 million for Denver Health, a network of healthcare providers throughout the city.

According to Fox31, Denver Health estimated there were $140 million in unpaid medical bills in 2023 and said it can’t maintain its current cost of care without additional funding.

The City Council also approved a $5 million contract for homeless shelters, on an 8-2 vote. The Denver Gazette says the contract for Housing Connector will provide financial assistance and rental subsidies to unhoused people.

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Louisville bear sightingThe sighting of a bear in Louisville has police there reminding the public that they should use extreme caution, if they encounter one of the animals.

The bear was seen near the Coal Creek golf course on Sunday, according to the Daily Camera, and was reported by about a dozen people. No one was hurt or threatened, and the bear eventually wandered away.

Police say such sightings are not uncommon. Anyone who sees a bear should stay calm, back slowly away, and avoid eye contact. They also recommend that people keep garbage cans clean and secure, and keep their garage doors closed.

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Originally aired in August 2020, OutSources collective member Yvonne Krumrey interviews Edafe Okporo, a writer and advocate for other LGBTQ asylum seekers like himself. Since immigrating from Nigeria in 2016, Okporo has written three books — Bed 26: A Memoir of an African Man’s Asylum in the United States (2018), Compassion Is Worth More! Using Your Civil Power to Create Change (2020), and most recently Asylum: A Memoir and Manifesto (2023).To learn more about Okporo, you can visit his website edafeokporo.com or check out this profile of Okporo from Out Magazine. Referenced in the show: the writings of César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández on the US crimmigration system. play_arrow*LGBTQ Refugee Experiences and Support with Edafe OkporoOutSources Collective on KGNU Boulder/Denver The post LGBTQ Asylum Seekers with Edafe Okporo appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.

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Coming up on today’s program:

Colorado GOP Party Chair Dave Williams sent out incredibly homophobic messages online last week. Today, we’ll hear a response to that messaging, from a gay Republican running to represent Denver in Congress
To-go liquor is becoming a permanent offering at Colorado restaurants. We’ll hear how that might impact the restaurant industry.

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play_arrow06_17_2024amheadlinesGreta Kerkhoff Jefferson County GOP leader censured

The Jefferson County Republican Party has formally censured their party chair, following her efforts to oust Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams.

JeffCo party chair Nancy Pallozzi started circulating a petition last week without endorsement from the local Republicans she leads. Her own executive committee moved to nullify the petition, as it was not circulated on behalf of the party but was publicized on the party’s Facebook account and under its letterhead.

The efforts were prompted by Williams’ anti-LGBTQ+ email and social media post last week, calling gay people “godless groomers” and encouraging people to burn all Pride flags. The petition lists several concerns with Williams’ leadership.

The Jefferson County executive committee released a public statement, saying, “this action concerns only the matter of the Chair acting without authority and is not to be construed as an endorsement of or opposition to statements or actions of any other party.”

The censure bars Pallozzi from speaking on the matter any further.

Pallozzi’s efforts garnered public support from several prominent Republicans in the state. Similarly, the Denver Republican Party’s executive committee unanimously voted to call for Williams’ resignation or removal as state chair on Wednesday last week.

In addition to the recent criticism related to his anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments online, Williams has received backlash for calling LGBTQ+ Pride supporters “Nazis” in a recent debate, and for using party resources to attack his primary opponent in the 5th Congressional District race.

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Proposal to drastically change Colorado’s elections

There’s a newly-approved ballot initiative that aims to eliminate single-party primary elections.

According to Colorado Public Radio, Initiative 310 advocates for an “all-candidate primary,” as well as ranked-choice voting for general elections.

The measure is backed by one of Colorado’s wealthiest residents: Kent Thiry, the wealthy founder of the dialysis company DaVita.

Though backers still need to collect 125,000 signatures from voters by the first week of August in order to get on the ballot, CPR reports that Thiry’s funding will almost certainly carry the initiative through to the November elections.

The initiative’s supporters argue that the changes would improve Democracy by lessening the political strength of the two-party system. They also say that candidates will be less inclined to appeal to extreme views in order to win primaries, and that third party candidates will have more opportunity.

Critics say the new system may be hard for voters to understand, and that there would be limited time to educate voters before the upcoming election.

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Boulder airport neighborhood on ballot for fall

Two proposed measures to close the Boulder Municipal Airport and turn the area into a neighborhood have officially garnered enough signatures to appear on the Nov. 2024 ballot.

The news came from the City Clerk’s Office last week. According to the Boulder Daily Camera, “Repurpose Our Runways” and “Runways to Neighborhoods” ballot initiatives each gained just over the 3,401 signatures required to qualify for the ballot.

Supporters say the proposed measures would fill a gap in Boulder’s need for affordable housing.

Aviation enthusiasts oppose the measure, saying it’s unlikely the Federal Aviation Administration would allow the airport to be closed. Boulder currently has about 18 years left on a 20-year contract requiring the airport to operate due to FAA grant funding.

The City Council will make final determinations about the ballot measures in the upcoming months. They may suggest amendments to the measures – but if the campaign committee doesn’t agree to those changes, the city and committee could end up putting competing measures on the ballot. It’s also possible that Council could bypass the whole process and adopt the measures as city ordinances, in which case the measures wouldn’t go on the ballot.

The City plans to have a conversation about the airport on July 25.

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Record-setting revenue from skiing in Colorado

Sunday was closing day at the Arapahoe Basin ski resort, marking the end of the lift-served ski season for Colorado. Arapahoe was open for 222 days this season, from October 29 to June 16.

Colorado ski resorts logged 14 million visitations for the 2023/24 season – higher than most other states, but slightly down from 2022/23.

According to the Colorado Sun, total ski season spending in Colorado’s ski resort municipalities reached $4.5 billion, up from $4.4 billion in the record-setting 2022-23 season and up 50% from the pre-pandemic 2018-19 season.

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Coming up on today’s program:

RTD lightrail delays are becoming more and more of a nuisance for riders, especially in Denver. I spoke with an RTD representative to try and get some clarification on why the delays are piling up, and what end might be in sight.
Then, a gun buyback event is happening in Lakewood tomorrow. You’ll hear the details, including what happens to those weapons once they’re collected.
After that, you’ll hear from a Colorado doctor working with Palestinians. She was in Gaza the day before the October 7 attacks.
We’ll wrap up with the future of a local I-25 landmark that might be in danger.

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Host Diana Korte speaks with Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, a Swan of Harlem herself and Denver native who is one of the dancers featured in “The Swans Of Harlem” written by Karen Valby.

It’s the forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas, the first principals in the Dance Theatre of Harlem, who traveled the world as highly celebrated stars in their field and whose legacy was erased from history until now.Karlya Shelton-Benjaminbegan dancing at age 4 with the Colorado Concert Ballet (currently Colorado Ballet). At 17, she became the first person of color to represent the United States in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland. Along with performances with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, she’s a founding member of Peridance, andhas taught and coached at Oakland Ballet and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance.

Denver Events:

5/22/24 @ 5 pm, BRIC Fund presents Art and Activism: Swans of Harlem, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave West, Denver CO 80205

5/25/24 @ 6 pm, Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver CO 80206

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In this movie review segment, KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo speaks with Boulder Weekly Film Correspondent Michael J. Casey about films. In this segment, he reviews the films, “I Saw The TV Glow,”and, “Evil Does Not Exist”.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, national efforts will take place on May 22nd asking the U.S. government to fund education and not genocide – organized by The Debt Collective. We’ll hear from some organizers of those actions. Then, we’ll hear from Women Powering Change. We’ll end our show with Sports Talk, with Jimmie Searfoss.

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play_arrow05_16_2024_am_headlinesGreta Kerkhoff Denver teachers demonstrate over payA contract dispute between the Denver Classroom Teachers Association and Denver Public Schools (DPS) led to protests in front of DPS headquarters this week. About 100 educators protested outside the building, while a Board of Education meeting inside hosted public comment.

The teachers’ union alleges that the district is breaking their 2022 contract. This agreement pledged to give educators a 5.2% cost-of-living raise annually, as part of a total 8.34% annual raise.

This year DPS is only offering a 2.06% cost-of-living raise for the 2024/25 school year, amounting to 5.2% total pay increase.

According to the Denver Post, DPS says state lawmakers are withholding the full raise percentages due to unavoidable budget shortfalls associated with the Great Recession.

Meanwhile, the district announced Friday that it has reached a tentative three-year contract with the Denver School Leaders Association, which includes a 4.5% cost-of-living raise in the first year for principals and other school administrators.

New Colorado school-funding formulaThe Colorado Legislature passed an overhaul of school funding that begins incrementally in the 2025-2026 school year. Legislators changed the formula to support needier school districts, however all school districts will continue to get support at a minimum of their current level.

Tanya Mares Kelly-Bowry, a lobbyist for the Boulder Valley School District, says the bill doesn’t provide predictability for school districts to budget according to the Daily Camera.

Eventually, the new formula will lead to a $500 million (dollar) increase in school funding statewide. The increase will be in addition to current funds that are sourced through a mix of local property taxes and state funding.

The new formula will provide more state support in part to school districts with more students experiencing poverty and with more English-learning students.

Districts such as Boulder that have had a surge of students migrating from out of the country will also receive additional funding from the state budget. According to the Daily Camera, BVSD will receive $700,000 of the one-time funding of $24 million to support newly arrived students.

Aviation study shows danger of leaded fuelA new study by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shows that children living near airports have higher amounts of lead in their blood.

The study looked at those under age 18 living within 5 miles of an airport according to the Colorado Sun.

The bill funds airport’s use of unleaded fuel and helps pilots pay for plane upgrades that would allow the use of unleaded fuel.

Wolverines to potentially be reintroducedColorado legislators have passed a new bill authorizing the reintroduction of wolverines into the Colorado wilderness.

According to experts, fewer than 400 wolverines remain in the US, and Colorado’s high country could be a perfect habitat for this endangered species to thrive again.

According to Fox 31, if Gov. Polis signs the new bill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife can’t reintroduce wolverines until they are reclassified from a threatened and endangered species to a “nonessential experimental population” under federal law.

The bill also states that compensation must be given to any livestock owners that suffer loss of livestock caused by wolverines.

The Denver Police Department to restrict low-level traffic stopsThe Denver Police Department (DPD) is cutting down on low-level offense traffic stops. Minor violations, like expired registration tags, failing to use a turn signal, or headlights and tail lights which are not fully functioning will not be enforced as rigorously.

According to Axios Denver, Denver PD says the cuts will help with short staffing, police response, and racial profiling. Studies show Denver police arrest people of color at disproportionate rates.

DPD will continue to make traffic stops for any drivers who threaten public safety, such as speeding and reckless driving. Low-level offenses may still be punished if drivers are pulled over for additional safety concerns.

Denver restructures homeless shelter contractsThe Denver City Council has approved an $8 million contract to support family sheltering services. According to the Denver Gazette, the city council approved the contract with the Salvation Army on Monday and will also help support the Tamarac Family Shelter.

The Salvation Army has received $274 million from city contracts since 2021, however the operation of their shelters has come into question with frequent reports of gun violence, drug use, and other violent crimes.

The council also approved $12 million dollars for rental assistance expansion.

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This is Episode 4 of Jackie Sedley’s limited series, Nourished. Sedley has spent weeks discussing the wild world of eating disorders, exposing and unpacking the biases we hold against food and bodies. A couple weeks ago, they asked John if he had any perspective, personally or professionally, on eating disorders. He looked straight them my eyes and said, “Nobody’s really ever asked me that before.” And so, Sedley and Lehndorff sat down in a studio at KGNU last week and he answered some tough questions.

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You know his voice, you’ve probably taken on some of his restaurant recommendations and cooking tips – I’m talking about the one and only John Lehndorff. John has lived in Boulder for decades now, and has become a resident food critic and expert not just for KGNU but for many local publications, including Boulder Weekly. He has a segment on the Morning Magazine – Radio Nibbles – that airs every Thursday. He also has a show once a month on Thursdays called Kitchen Table Talk. John’s commentary on all things food and drink is characterized by humor and wit.

But, food is complicated. Relationships with food are complicated. The way we view our bodies based on the food we eat is complicated. And, even renowned experts like Lehndorff are not immune to the good, bad, and ugly of it all.

Lehndorff grew up in Massachusetts in the 1950s. His mother held a post-Depression-era mentality around food: “Let’s feed everybody.” There was always good food around his house, but paired with contradictory diet talk. Diet pamphlets advertising ways to slim down your waist and cut calories existed in abundance around the home. From a young age, Lehndorff’s weight was a considerable part of his identity.

John Lehndorff as “a slightly pained youngster,” in his words. Taken in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Photo Courtesy of John Lehndorff.“Doctors and everybody else blamed kids who were overweight or they blamed their parents. So, I grew up and my nickname until I got bigger and stronger than everybody else was ‘Fatso.’ And, um, that pissed me off and depressed me. And at one point when I was in high school, I rebelled against the whole thing. And I started referring to myself as ‘Fitchburg Fats’ and wrote [for my high school newspaper] about essentially large people liberation, saying, ‘Well, the hell with you!'” explained Lehndorff. “But I, I, I wasn’t really…that, that wasn’t necessarily true.

This perception of self, largely influenced by others’ perceptions of him, led Lehndorff to develop disordered eating patterns and body dysmorphia.

“Recently…I found some photos of myself as a boy, as a tween, as a teen, and older, and I was not fat. But inside my head I was, and remain,… I’ll look in the mirror now even, and I’ll go, ‘Well, you’re not so fat,'” Lehndorff said. “And that went on to impact relationships. It especially impacted my ability, willingness, understanding around dating, uh, because of how I felt I was perceived and feelings of unattractiveness and stuff.”

Lehndorff started engaging in yo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling. This type of dieting creates an illusion of “success” when it comes to weight loss, but the loss is not possible to sustain.

“I didn’t think women would be attracted to me because I was overweight or whatever I was,. And…we could spend an hour talking about the diverse and varied diets and diet approaches and the drugs and things that I utilized over the years to go, ‘Alright, I’m finally going to get, I’m going to get skinny and get rid of this thing and then I can live my life as a, as a thin, attractive, successful guy.’ But of course, inside, I was still a fat boy…When I wasn’t happy with my romantic life at all, and I was the features editor at The Camera, I went on a public diet, and I was brutally honest about how I looked. I talked what I weighed, and I chronicled my progress. I formed a club for other people who were struggling with weight, and people joined, people lost weight, I lost weight, we finished the series, and uh, over time I gained it all back.”

A diet pamphlet John Lehndorff inherited from his parents.Lehndorff has found people to be extraordinarily judgmental over the years, in his own words. He’s very aware of his tendency to cover up self-insecurity with humor, but that mechanism can only do so much to shield from judgment.

“I can see people looking at me. And adults are prone to say, “God, John, you’re looking good.” But every once in a while I’ll be walking down the street or I’ll be at the store or something, and there’s a four or five-year-old kid, and they look at me and they go, ‘Mommy, why is that man so fat?'”

Lehndorff eventually moved to Boulder, which he says is one of the “most thin, skinny-focused, fitness-obsessed” places on the planet. There, he started to get more involved with the food scene. He started hosting a segment on KGNU’s airwaves about food, and writing a column for the Boulder Weekly, among other projects.

“I didn’t want to really be a reporter. I wanted people to notice me. You know? So at the same time that I had these body problems, I said, ‘Here, look at me, look at me, read me, love me.'”

He developed a following in the community, continuing to gain admiration for the personal touches in his column.

“I meet people all the time who have really appreciated what I did and loved what I wrote about. in part, especially around family. Because I’ve written extensively about family. My family and their relationship to food. And, you know, when my son was growing up, I wrote about him and food because I believe…other than sex, food is the central act of community in our world. And it’s something that’s sorely missing. You know, if we’re looking at solutions to some of this food disorder, eating together, turning off devices, actually paying attention to people, listening to them over the table, is, is absolutely vital. Also, I think it’s the way that you turn children into human beings.”

Eating disorder recovery is often compared to addiction, as both can be characterized by a need for control and a hyperfixation/overreliance on unhealthy and unsustainable behaviors. However, unlike with drug or alcohol dependence, those with eating disorders have to interact with their trigger – food – every day.

“You have to make your peace…It’s this constant dance with this thing you, you love and hate. So, you know, and every time I open the refrigerator, I have to refocus. I have to think about, “Well, what did you eat today, John? Did you actually get any activity in?” And then I go out to eat, because I write about it. So, I, I’m, I’m the first to admit I have a, I have a complicated situation.”

Lehndorff says this “dance” is particularly complicated because he knows “too much” about food.

“Some people, they really don’t know their bodies, and they really don’t know food or nutrition. And I, I, I do know it, so I, I have to make – right now, I’m making a very conscious, choice to eat right, and to not eat too much or too late, and I have to cut certain things out of my diet in order to lose weight. And now I’m driven by the fact that I have, well, I had back surgery a year ago. I have foot problems, knee problem. I’m trying to get healthy…Will it last? Boy, I don’t know.”

Health is an extremely complicated word. Enshrouded in diet culture, it’s hard to acknowledge and believe that health looks different on everybody. In addition to fad diets, people have misused drugs to try and lose weight. The latest example of this is the misuse of Ozempic – a drug created to treat diabetes.

“Having used various things over the years, including amphetamines, to fight appetite, to lose weight, I don’t think it’s going to work unless you continue to shoot yourself in the stomach once a week for the rest of your life, because as soon as you stop, your body is going to go back to its comfortable place. So…I still think you…you still have to do all the all the recovery work and make peace with the parts of your life that make things harder.”

Lehndorff says there’s a pattern in food culture of granting “permission” to eat to thinner people, while judging those in bigger bodies for making the same food choices.

“When you are a large person and you’re eating and really enjoying yourself, I think that there’s still a high level of judgment. Whether it’s in restaurants or in other situations. I think it’s ingrained in people. So, you know, in larger scope of things, it would be nice if we could have a societal shift that changes this attitude. But at a certain point in your life, and I don’t know what age it is that you come to this, but you go, “This is who I am. These are the things I’m going to have to struggle with.” And it’s so hardwired in, that it’s not going away. It’s going to be part of who you are. And you, you, you have to make some kind of peace with it so you can be happy and have dinner with friends.”

Historically, cisgendered men have been left out of eating disorder recovery spaces. But, needless to say, that by no means men are any less affected.

“Whatever it is I say to myself, how I treat myself internally, is so much worse, so much more brutally critical than anything that anyone ever actually says. Part of the problem is your projection…Men are idiots. Thick-headed, strong-willed, testosterone-driven idiots. You know, “I’m gonna do it by myself and I don’t want to, you know, seem weak.” So it’s not easy…Boulder is full of people who would be obese if they weren’t obsessive runners or triathletes or whatever. And those people are, you know, beating themselves into oblivion, trying to fend off that part of themselves. So it’s like all these 70-year-olds getting knee replacements and hip replacements and back replacements in my case.”

For all of the bad and ugly that comes out in our relationships with food, there is also so much good. For as much trouble as it’s caused him, food is essential to fulfillment for Lehndorff.

“As difficult a job as it was, that’s why I enjoyed being a dining critic, because every time I went out to eat, I would collect a group of friends or family or other people who would come with me. And in the end, it’s, it’s about the getting together…It’s a wonderful lubricant. It’s also a way to find out about people. I mean, sometimes, I ask people, ‘What’s the first thing you remember loving that you put in your mouth? You know, other than mom.’ ‘What’s the first thing you remember cooking or tasting?’ In those moments, you see people become children, especially when I talk to them about pie, you know.”

Children are the best examples of what it means to be an intuitive eater, and Lehndorff agrees. He saw it firsthand while raising his son Hans, who is now 30 years old.

“The first time we let him have peanut butter, it was, it was an extraordinary, it was explosive, it was blissful. You could see it in his face. You wish you, uh, have that ecstatic experience.”

Lehndorff says the key to healing your relationship with food is to find connection through it. Elevate your experience by eating with community.

At the end of our conversation, I asked Lehndorff how it felt to know his relationship with food would be elevated on KGNU’s airwaves.

“Well, I’ve always been interested and people with disordered eating are always horrified, terribly afraid and yet strangely attracted to what people think. So I’m looking forward to to hearing how [listeners] are dealing with it in their own lives.”

Lehndorff’s anxiety didn’t stop him from letting me air the episode. He joined me in the studio at the end of our conversation, to take listener calls. You can hear that, as well as our entire conversation, above.

John Lehndorff’s birthday at Farow restaurant in 2023. Photo Courtesy of John Lehndorff.Resources:

Project HEAL

Eating Disorder Hotlines

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)

Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders

UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research

There are many types of eating disorders. The most commonly diagnosed are:

Anorexia nervosa
Binge-eating disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Orthorexia
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

I gave the timeline of my own eating disorder recovery in episode 1 of this series. You can listen to that here.

Transcript:Jackie Sedley: This is A Public Affair.

You know his voice. You’ve probably taken on some of his restaurant recommendations and cooking tips. I’m talking about the one and only John Lehndorff. John has lived in Boulder for decades now and has become a resident food critic and expert, not just for KGNU, but for many local publications, including Boulder Weekly.

He has a segment on the Morning Magazine, Radio Nibbles, that airs every Thursday. He also hosts a show once a month on Thursdays called Kitchen Table Talk. John’s commentary on all things food and drink is characterized by humor and wit.

But, food is complicated. Relationships with food are complicated. The way we view our bodies based on the food we eat is complicated.

I’m Jackie Sedley, and this is Episode 4 of my limited series, Nourished. I’ve spent weeks discussing the wild world of eating disorders on the airwaves, exposing and unpacking the biases we hold against food and bodies. A couple weeks ago, I asked John if he had any perspective, personally or professionally, on eating disorders.

He looked straight in my eyes and said, “Nobody’s really ever asked me that before.”

And so we sat down in a studio at KGNU last week and he let me ask those hard questions. You’ll hear our 40-minute or so conversation right now. After that ends, John will join me in the studio and we’ll have about 15 minutes or so to take listener calls related to what you’ve heard about your favorite local food fanatic. Stay tuned and be ready with those calls afterward.

Jackie Sedley: John, we have so much to dive into. As someone who is been featured on our airwaves for decades talking about food, the joy around food, the joy around dining, the good, bad, and ugly of the industry, the quality of the food that we eat, and all of these concepts around it. But something that I think our listeners haven’t really heard from you a lot is your journey and relationship with food. And so I, I really wanted to invite you into this, this series, my series, Nourished, to talk about that. I think that listeners have the potential to be very, very enlightened from hearing from someone that is in that world. So I already very much just want to thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to chat with me about something that you don’t necessarily always get into on radio.

John Lehndorff: Yes, I’m feeling quite vulnerable at the moment, but that’s kind of how I’ve felt all my life.

Sedley: Yeah. You said, “Vulnerable all your life.” Let’s start from the beginning. What kind of upbringing did you have with food in your in your home? What was the relationship that was around food from a young age?

Lehndorff: So I was born in 1954, Massachusetts. So my parents were from a very different generation. My mother was Sicilian-American. Um, she came out of a Depression-era philosophy of, “Let’s-let’s feed everybody.” And so we ate. And there was always, you know, a lot of good food around the house. At the same time, my parents were in a constant struggle with their own weight. Or at least their, their perception of it. My father was a doctor, but he also had, uh, arthritis in both hips. And so, he was constantly dealing with, uh, pain of that, and trying to lighten the load, and at that point, essentially, doctors and everybody else blamed kids who were overweight or they blamed their parents. So, I mean, I, I grew up and my nickname until I got bigger and stronger than everybody else was “Fatso.” And, um, that, you know, pissed me off and depressed me. And at one point when I was in high school, I, I, I rebelled against the whole thing. And I started referring to myself as “Fitchburg Fats” and wrote about essentially large people liberation, saying, “Well, the hell with you!” You know, but I, I, I wasn’t really, that, that wasn’t necessarily true.

Sedley: Where did you write about that for? Was that for a campus publication?

Lehndorff: That was for my high school newspaper.

Sedley: And was that, was that anonymous?

Lehndorff: No, it was not. Okay. Because I also wanted to write for publication and, you know, I liked the, the notoriety and the, that, so I, I was willing and I, I’ve always been willing to kind of expose myself that way.

Sedley: How was it received by your peers?

Lehndorff: Well, you know, they knew I was fat. The interesting thing, though, is recently I was going through a big you know, people used to actually have printed out photos and so I have a bin of them that I inherited that I’ve been scanning and stuff, but I found some photos of myself as a boy, as a tween, as a teen, and older, and I was not fat. But inside my head I was, and remain, you know … I’ll look in the mirror now even, and I’ll go, “Well, you’re not so fat.” You know, I mean, they talk about “fat eye syndrome,” that you’re looking through disordered eyes, in essence, you know.

Sedley: Body dysmorphia large term for that.

Lehndorff: Yeah, yeah, I’m the classic example of that. And that went on to impact relationships. It especially impacted my ability, willingness, understanding around dating, uh, because of how I felt I was perceived and feelings of unattractiveness and stuff, so.

Sedley: Right, right. So, say a bit more if you’re comfortable about how it impacted relationships, especially, I’m assuming you’re still kind of referring to high school, college, still growing up?

Lehndorff: Well, and even, even beyond … Well, I didn’t think women would be attracted to me because I was overweight or whatever I was, you know, and I, um, we could spend an hour talking about the diverse and varied diets and diet approaches and the drugs and things that I utilized over the years to go, “Alright, I’m finally going to get, I’m going to get skinny and get rid of this thing and then I can live my life as a, as a thin, attractive, successful guy.”

But of course, inside, I was still a fat boy.

Sedley: So, it sounds like you participated in some yo-yo dieting, kind of the back and forth. Can you speak a little bit on that?

Lehndorff: Oh yeah, I would lose, you know, especially, you know, like for special occasions or going back to school or, I don’t know, weddings or whatever, I would, uh, “pull it together” and lose 20, 30, 50 pounds at times, you know. But, eventually, I didn’t feel it anymore, or I got depressed, and I would eat, and comfort myself with food, which of course is, you know, a wonderful thing about food and drink. But I can tell, you know, when I’m, when I’m using food as a, as a drug, you know, usually involves ice cream, you know, or, you know, rich creamy things.

Sedley: How can you, how can you tell what is your-What, what is the difference? How does it feel or what are you thinking when you’re reaching toward food for connection and fulfillment versus for a drug, as you called it, or, or numbing?

Lehndorff: Well, I guess when I’m reaching for it as a comfort, as something to soothe me, usually it’s because my mood has sunk. And I’m like, you know, “I just want some macaroni and cheese. I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna have a salad.” And, you know … I think about food all day long. I write for five or six different publications and do this radio show. So I’m constantly looking at food and going, “Oh, look at that, look at that.” You know, some people at various points have said, “Perhaps you should not focus your life on food.” But that’s what I do, you know.

Sedley: When they say that, what are they alluding to?

Lehndorff: That perhaps if I didn’t write about food, talk about food, think about food, that perhaps I would, uh, uh, focus my life in other ways, you know? Or, or something, that it would take my mind out of that world. At various points I’ve done other things, but, uh, you know, you take you with you, uh, wherever you go.

And, back to the yo-yo dieting thing, some listeners may, may remember this, but sometime in the early 1990s, when I wasn’t happy with my, my romantic life at all, and I was the features editor at The Camera, I went on a public diet, and I was brutally honest about how I looked. I talked what I weighed, and I chronicled my progress. I formed a club for other people who were struggling with weight, and people joined, people lost weight, I lost weight, we finished the series, and uh, over time I gained it all back.

Sedley: I, I want to go back to that comment you made about people kind of voicing what they think about the career path that you chose. Do you feel like those comments are, are from people that are understanding of your complicated relationship with food? Or are they comments that are more, more judgmental?

Lehndorff: Well, I think they’re trying to be helpful.

Sedley: Okay.

Lehndorff: In general, over the years, I have found people to be extraordinarily judgmental. I’ve had to develop what they call the nice guy syndrome, fat guy syndrome. It perhaps is part of why I use humor. Because I can see people looking at me. And adults are prone to say, “God, John, you’re looking good.”

But every once in a while I’ll be walking down the street or I’ll be at the store or something, and there’s a four or five-year-old kid, and they look at me and they go, “Mommy, why is that man so fat?”

And, uh, I could, you know, reel off a snappy comeback or something, but it goes back to that feeling of, I don’t know what it is, targeting, or… What the kid said, may or may not be true, but it also says something about the way that parents are teaching their kids or training their kids.

Sedley: Right, and it says a lot about the value we still put on fitness. That has been a constant, you said, through your generation, through my generation, it, the, the way in which we’ve, internalized these messages time and time and time again, it, it really feels so daunting and overwhelming.

Lehndorff: Especially here.

Sedley: Yeah.

Lehndorff: I grew up in Massachusetts. I was surrounded by large people. I could have moved to Minnesota. I could have moved to, uh, you know, Wisconsin or someplace where the culture was accepting of large people. And also, you know, there are a lot of large men who don’t give a crap, you know, who happily, they live their life. But I didn’t. I moved to Boulder. which is about the most thin, skinny-focused, fitness-obsessed place on the earth. You know, I mean, that’s, I don’t, I don’t know why I, I, you know, there’s other reasons to live here. Like KGNU. But yeah.

Sedley: So, so let’s start in then on your, your career in Boulder, or if it started before within the world of food, how did that, how did that start?

Lehndorff: Well, I mean, obviously I was obsessed with food. I worked for some caterers in high school and college, and then I, I got out because I, I needed work. I got to Boulder, and, uh, I worked at a whole bunch of different restaurants that don’t exist anymore. I did catering, I taught cooking classes, I did a lot of, you know, food-related things. At the same time that I was writing for various publications in Boulder.

Sedley: You said that you were already thinking about food. Do you feel like the hyperfixation on food and body came before you started working in food? And if so, do you think that it led you to work in food in a, in a way?

Lehndorff: Oh, I don’t think you could.

Sedley: Yeah.

Lehndorff: I mean, they’re intimately connected. I don’t think, because at the same time that I was thinking about this and dealing with this, I was, I was becoming a, a writer and basically my, My thing with writing all, all along was that, I mean, and the writers I admired were, were personal. They used the word I.” I didn’t want to really be a reporter. I, I wanted people to notice my, me. You know? So at the same time that I had these body problems, I, I said, here, look at me, look at me, read me, love me. So it, you know, they kind of, they, they kind of went together.

Sedley: Say more about that, that idea of, of kind of putting yourself at the forefront of this work around food. It sounds like almost as a way to gain acceptance.

Lehndorff: Oh, yeah, yeah, absolutely. I, and I, I want it to be, and I’m, you know, as a result of all of this, because of my writing and public activity and KGNU and everything. I live in a community and I meet people all the time who have really appreciated what I did and loved what I wrote about. In part, especially around family. Because I’ve written extensively about family. My family and their relationship to food. And, you know, when my son was growing up, he, you know, I wrote about him and food because I, I believe it is the central, you know, other than sex, food is the central act of, of community in our world. And it’s, it’s something that’s sorely missing. You know, if we’re looking at solutions to some of this food disorder, eating together, turning off devices, actually paying attention to people, listening to them over the table, is, is absolutely vital.

Also, I think it’s the way that you turn children into human beings. Because I’ve noticed it in families that, that don’t eat together and kids don’t learn how to be at a table and be like that. Um, you know, they, they, they struggle. There’s a lot of disassociation amongst kids now, you know, where they don’t want to publicly engage and, you know, I think some of that goes back to families not eating together.

Sedley: So it kind of sounds like this career in food has had mixed effects on your relationship with food and body.

Lehndorff: Oh yeah. I mean, on the one hand, I am me. I’m like the old guy of food and food journalism in Colorado. You know, all the other people send people to me to talk about the history of it, but on the other hand, it’s obviously had a negative impact on my psyche and, you know, even at the age of 70, I haven’t given up on finding a relationship or, or that, but I’m still, you know, afflicted.

Sedley: Finding a relationship with food?

Lehndorff: No.

Sedley: Oh, in general.

Lehndorff: With a partner, yeah.

Sedley: Right, because it does sound like that has been kind of a theme almost is the way you view yourself and the way that you’re able to interact with the world, including people and food and body does impact your interpersonal relationships. They’re directly connected.

Lehndorff: Well, sure. Sure. And I think that people, besides looking at your. at your body when they’re appraising you, they’re also looking at the person, hopefully, standing next to you, or the lack thereof. And, you know, so I think we judge people in part by whether or not they’re in a real relationship or, I don’t know, so I’m not expecting to resolve this actually, but I’m still working.

Sedley: Yeah. I think that is such a point that comes up in a lot of conversations I have with people that have complicated relationships with food and body is, it really, really can take such a toll on your involvement with the exterior world because you’re very, very focused on how people perceive you, how you perceive yourself. Depending on your relationship with food, it can be so obsessive. It’s all you think about. If you’re malnourishing your body or if you’re overeating, it, it takes tolls on your organ systems, needless to say. I’m curious, the identity tied with being a food writer and a food connoisseur of sorts, do you think that if you didn’t take that route in your career, – and this might be hard to answer – you would be more or less focused on your relationship with food and body?

Lehndorff: I think it’s certainly a possibility.

Sedley: And there is something really unique about eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, in the sense that a lot of people try to compare eating disorder recovery to addiction recovery, right? And in some ways they are very, very similar.

Lehndorff: Yeah, I think they come from a similar psychological basis.

Sedley: They do, they do, sure, but a key difference is that a lot of recovery spaces point out is that with something like drugs or alcohol, you are working to keep it out of your life. With food, you have to eat every single day.

Lehndorff: You have to make your peace. Right. One way or another, because, well, as you know, in your own experience, if you don’t eat, equally horrible things happen. So it’s this constant dance with this thing you, you love and hate. So, you know, and every time I open the refrigerator, I have to refocus. I have to think about, “Well, what did you eat today, John? Did you actually get any activity in?” And then I go out to eat, because I write about it. So, I, I’m, I’m the first to admit I have a, I have a complicated situation.

Sedley: So where are you at with that dance right now, with food and, and the ability to, to enjoy, hear what your body is asking for, and respect that, versus the dialogue in your head?

Lehndorff: Well, it’s complicated.

Sedley: Of course.

Lehndorff: Because I know too much about food. My problem, some people are, you know, they really don’t know their bodies, and they really don’t know food, or nutrition, and I, I, I do know it, so I, I have to make, right now, I’m, I’m making a very conscious, conscious choice to eat right, and to not eat too much, and, or too late, and I have to cut certain things out of my diet in order to lose weight. And now I’m driven by the fact that I have, well, I had back surgery a year ago. I have foot problems. I, you know, a knee problem. I’m trying to get healthy. So I, no, I haven’t come to, I mean, I, will it last? Boy, I don’t know.

Sedley: The word health is always such a, a fascinating word to me that I could do a whole different series on.

Lehndorff: Health food.

Sedley: Health food, and when you say health for yourself, that is entirely different than health for me, right? When you say “eating right,” quote unquote, that word means something completely different for you than it does for me. And I think, I feel like that is something that that society gets really, really, really messed up by, right? The, the, the differences in, in what constitutes health. And there’s this phrase in a lot of recovery spaces, health at every size. And essentially what that implies is everybody is a different size. Everybody’s built different. The meaning of health to you, is between you and, and doctors that understand you and everybody else can F off and do what they got to do.

Lehndorff: And the other thing I, I wanted to mention is just, you know, there’s this tremendous buzz right now about the, this new class of weight loss drugs that actually were discovered for fighting diabetes, which is a whole thing. another issue. But, you know, having used various things over the years, including amphetamines, to fight appetite, to lose weight, I don’t think it’s going to work because unless you continue to shoot yourself in the stomach once a week for the rest of your life, because as soon as you stop, your body is going to go back to its comfortable place. So … I still think you … you still have to do all the all the recovery work and make peace with the parts of your life that make things harder.

Sedley: So working in food spaces I’m curious what is the dialogue like around permission to eat food for what I mean by that is in a lot of spaces at least with my generation I see that people who are naturally predisposed to thinness are given a lot more permission to sit on the curb and eat a slice of pizza at 2 a.m., whereas if you’re in a bigger body, people will judge that or, or attach connotations of, of, I don’t know, laziness or, or the list of negative words goes on. How does that show up in, in dining spaces that you’ve seen? Is there still a large emphasis on permission to eat for people that are naturally thin?

Lehndorff: I don’t think people notice them. But when you are a large person and you’re eating and really enjoying yourself, I think that there’s still a high level of judgment, you know? Yeah. Whether it’s in restaurants or in other situations. I think it’s ingrained in people. So, you know, in larger scope of things, it would be nice if we could have a societal shift that changes this attitude. But at a certain point in your life, and I don’t know what age it is that you come to this, but you go, “This is who I am. These are the things I’m going to have to struggle with.” And it’s so hardwired in, that it’s not going away. It’s going to be part of who you are. And you, you, you have to make some kind of peace with it so you can be happy and have dinner with friends.

Sedley: This is a continuing, a lifelong dance, as you put it. Was there a point at which you reached a mental state of saying, “I am someone that has the body that I have, I have put it through all of these trials of trying to lose weight.”

Lehndorff: Yeah.

Sedley: “It falls where it falls, and even if other people have opinions about that, that is who I am.” Is that something that you are able to, to, to believe and trust in yourself at this point?

Lehndorff: Yeah, I think also, um, I’m not sure it’s necessarily true with other eating disorders, but whatever it is I say to myself, how I treat myself internally, is so much worse, so much more brutally critical than anything that anyone ever actually says. Part of the problem is your projection. You look at people and you go, “They must be thinking that I am either emaciated or obese” or whatever, whatever it is. And it’s this, this loop that that goes on, and I’m sure, you know, part of therapy probably is trying to break that feedback loop that makes you assume that people are, are, are judging you.

Sedley: Did you ever seek outside help, like therapy or, or, or dieticians, nutritionists?

Lehndorff: At various times, sure. Yeah.

Sedley: What, what brought you to seek that support? And was there support for you? Because I know that men in particular, there aren’t a lot of spaces to have these kinds of more vulnerable conversations.

Lehndorff: Well, it’s a double thing. One is that women are much more likely to be willing to seek and accept guidance. Men are idiots. Thick-headed, strong-willed, testosterone-driven idiots. You know, “I’m gonna do it by myself and I don’t want to, you know, seem weak.” So it’s not easy. And I’m sure up until recently there probably were a lot fewer resources available to help men with various levels of eating disorders. I mean, Boulder is full of people who would be obese if they weren’t obsessive runners or triathletes or whatever. And those people are, you know, beating themselves into oblivion, trying to fend off that part of themselves. So it’s like all these 70-year-olds getting knee replacements and hip replacements and back replacements in my case.

Sedley: If you’re just joining us now, you’re tuned into A Public Affair. This is Episode 4 of my limited series, Nourished, featuring a conversation with the one and only KGNU food expert, John Lehndorff. Usually John shares the airwaves to talk about joy around food. This time we’re discussing his complicated relationship with food and body. He’s also in the studio with me right now. So we’re going to continue the rest of that conversation, the next 10 minutes or so. And then we will be open to taking your calls, comments, questions between myself and John based on what you’re hearing right now, we’ll get to the second half of that conversation. And this is KGNU FM 88. 5 Boulder, KGNU 1390 Denver.

Jackie Sedley: So let’s talk about the positive aspects of food. The parts of food that have made your life feel so positive and, and fulfilling. I know from my experience that a lot of people in treatment spaces, their goal is to have a body that can sustain itself and to go through the world nourishing their body enough that they can live to see another day. I am someone who believes and needs full recovery to be an option. I want to have the Anthony Bourdain journalistic foreign correspondency adventures of my dreams and, and break bread with people all across the world and eat whatever they serve me that they made in their remote village and in the middle of wherever they reside.

John Lehndorff: That’s the joy.

Sedley: Right.

Lehndorff: I mean, that’s why I, you know, as difficult a job as it was, that’s why I enjoyed being a dining critic, because every time I went out to eat, I would collect a group of friends or family or other people who would come with me. And in the end, it’s, it’s about the getting together, but it’s a wonderful, uh, lubricant. It’s also a way to find out about people. I mean, sometimes, uh, I ask people, “What’s the first thing you remember loving that you put in your mouth? You know, other than mom.” “What’s the first thing you remember cooking or tasting?” In those moments, you see people become children, especially when I talk to them about pie, you know.

Sedley: I love your saying that when you ask people about the things they’ve tasted early in life, it brings them back to being children because when you do watch a child eat, right? When I watch my nephews eat, it is the most intuitive experience that you want to just cherish and hold on to.

Lehndorff: Yeah. That’s one of the things I loved about raising my sons. He’s now 30-years-old, great cook, great palate, and people still mention this column, but the first time we let him have peanut butter, it was, it was an extraordinary, it was explosive, it was blissful. You could see it in his face. You wish you, uh, have that ecstatic experience. Occasionally I, I, part of what I tell people to do to break their food ritual is to something completely new. That’s part of how I remain friendly. So I, I seek out these experiences and I share them with people and it makes me really happy when I do that.

Sedley: I want to ask you my favorite question to ask people that I’ve never asked anyone in a journalistic setting, but I would love to hear your answer. There’s a bit of scenario setting here, so bear with me. Um, hypothetical scenario I created years ago. Unfortunately, in this future that I’m describing to you, the death penalty has not been abolished and it is your time. You have accepted it. It’s a crime you didn’t commit.

I have a couple of parameters for you. So, you get an appetizer, a main course, a dessert, and two beverages. The beverages could be a whole bottle of whiskey in one hand, and a, a sweet iced tea in the other. It could be whatever you want. No water. Water is, water is taken care of. Don’t worry about that. You have to tell me when you drink. You don’t have to worry about being too uncomfortably full. It’s about enjoyment of the meal, and the meal doesn’t have to make sense either. So, your appetizer and your entrée don’t have to go together. For you, they might. For And there’s a bit of magic involved, thanks to these imaginary taxpayer dollars in this fake scenario, so they can revive someone who has passed away to make your favorite stew from then, and that person will do it willingly. There’s no begrudgingness to it. You could get the best sushi chef in the world. You could get a restaurant that closed to make you food. And if this actually happens, I’ll ask you the question again. So don’t feel too glued to your answer. But what are the first things that maybe come to mind?

Lehndorff: Well, the bringing people back to life thing, you know, I mean, on the one hand, it would be mom serving me goulash or egg croquettes or any of the dishes that she liked to make because whatever my issues are, you know, with body dysmorphia and stuff, those were very happy times. So that’s one way of looking at it. I’ve thought about this before and I’ve read about other people’s last meal ideas. You know, appetizer-wise, it’s hard for me to separate it out from my, my problem. I mean, obviously, it should be something fried. Incredible fondness for fried clams growing up in New England. It’s tartar sauce. We called it then tada, tada sauce. Um, so, that, that, that’s certainly one possibility.

Sedley: From anywhere in particular?

Lehndorff: You know, context is everything. Ideally, you know, for that particular course, I would be standing in the sand outside a clam shack on the coast of New Hampshire at Hampton Beach eating a clam roll.

Sedley: Salty, salty air.

Lehndorff: Right.

Sedley: The ambiance of it all.

Lehndorff: As good a job as main shack and other places, it’s not the same. It’s like eating green chili and Massachusetts. So that’s a huge favorite. Um, maybe it’s the heritage, but I, my tendency would be to go with an Italian entrée, whether it was cannelloni or stuffed shells or something that involves tomato sauce and cheese. Cream is good too.

Sedley: And anywhere in particular or no?

Lehndorff: You mean in terms of like a restaurant?

Sedley: Like where it’s from, who’s making it?

Lehndorff: Well, somebody else. I’m really tired of my own cooking. Boy, you know, I’ve, I’ve, I’ve eaten meals cooked by some of the, some of the best chefs in the world, advantages from Thomas Keller and Paul Proudhon, but I have extremely fond memories of a restaurant in Boulder where I, I started to finally understand Italian cuisine. It’s called Laudisio, and it wasn’t Italian-American. It wasn’t spaghetti and meatballs. It was risotto and polenta and carefully prepared meats. That was a revelation. I loved the food and I also loved the way that they approached it. So, so that might be, uh, that might be a possibility.

Sedley: Delicious.

Lehndorff: For dessert, it’s a hard one. I mean the obvious answer would be pie, preferably wild blueberry.

Sedley: Mmmmm.

Lehndorff: You know, near the top, top of my list.

Sedley: Vanilla ice cream?

Lehndorff: Yeah. Or real whipped cream.

Sedley: Mmm.

Lehndorff: Again, it’s probably uh, there’s a lot of other sweets that I’m more than capable of appreciating from macarons to macaroons, but I think that would probably be it. Uh, drinking-wise? A very smooth old Scotch that’s been, I like the ones that are aged sherry in port barrels and around. So delicious. That would certainly be one beverage. And other than that, it would be something refreshing and bubbly.

Sedley: Delicious. It’s a phenomenal answer. And it’s so, I love this question because for one, it’s, it’s always fascinating to me to see if people bring up nostalgia or a meal that was really, really good or how, how much they think about the question and also the way that people light up, the way their eyes light up, the way that their body language usually relaxes or tenses depending on their relationship with food. And it really just always brings me back to the fact that it is so central to our lives. And so if it’s going to be central, regardless of our connotation, the most idealist world would be for everyone to have it central in a positive way, not just a neutral way or a negative way.

Lehndorff: Exactly. Yeah. And I do think, from my experience, that it’s not something that you can solve by yourself. You can’t think it through and, and, and truly solve it. You need other people, whether it’s family, found family, friends, community. The solution isn’t to not eat in front of people, which is a common disorder, but to go ahead and find ways to elevate eating with people. with those connections, with those kind of heart moments where you feel that you’re united with people.

Sedley: Alright, John anything else that we didn’t touch on that you think we should?

Lehndorff: Well, I’ve always been interested and people with disordered eating are always horrified, terribly afraid and yet strangely attracted to what people think. So I’m I’m looking forward to to hearing what listeners, how they’re dealing with it in their own lives.

Sedley: How does it feel to be speaking this into the airwaves of KGNU? It feels okay.

Lehndorff: You know, it’s a little anxious, but I, you know, I hope it helps.

Sedley: Thank you so much, John. I appreciate you.

Lehndorff: Thanks, Jackie.

Jackie Sedley: That was me, Jackie Sedley, speaking with John Lehndorff, resident food critic and expert here at KGNU and in Boulder in general. We spoke last week.

We had that conversation last week, but now this morning, John is in the studio with me. Good morning once again, John.

John Lehndorff: Good morning, Jackie.

Sedley: So at the end of that conversation, I asked you how you were feeling about this going on-air. Do you want to, do you want to say a bit? I know we have a caller on the line already, but do you want to start off by saying a little bit about how you’re feeling now that it has aired?

Lehndorff: Um, anxious I, I think is a, is a safe thing. Mm-Hmm. But, uh, curious about, uh, how, how it’ll, you know, impact people. Yeah. Um, I’ve been, but I’ve been thinking about it a lot since I talked to you, so.

Sedley: Of course. Well, you never reached out and told me not to air it, so that’s, uh, you know, a good sign in the direction of feeling good.

Lehndorff: Oh yeah. No, I didn’t, I didn’t consider that once I decided that it was okay to talk.

Sedley: Yeah. Yeah. Well, we already have a caller on the line. We have John for John. So let’s bring him onto the board. Good morning, John. You are on-air.

John (caller #1): Hi. Thanks for both of you for doing this. Um, I just wanted to, uh, have a question, but I also wanted to say, I appreciate John for his work, but also, you know, as his, with his insights with gardening, cooking at home and restaurant navigation and reviews, right? So he brings quite a depth to that, but as a, uh, someone who knows that kind of gamut from home cooking to fine dining, I, I just, uh, was wondering how he negotiates, like, eating out from a health perspective versus, like, what you can cook at home. How do you, do you cook same stuff, or do you have a, when you go home, when you got your go to, what, what are you doing there to, um, or is it possible to have that healthy diet when you go out?

Lehndorff: Uh, it’s, uh, hi John, thanks for calling. Uh, it’s, uh, it’s complicated these days. Um, when I do go out, um, it’s, it’s never out of my mind. Uh, it’s like, uh, You know, two sides of a brain. You know, one side of me is saying You know, don’t order the pasta and cheese, and the other side is saying, Uh, but I should, I should eat that and write about it and talk about it and that would be interesting for people. Which, of course, is a rationalization. At home, I, uh, You know, sometimes I, I, I, I eliminate whole food groups from my, uh, from my house. Uh, there’s, you know, certain, uh, trigger things that, uh, foods I love that I, if it’s available, I’ll eat that first instead of good stuff, whatever, you know, and it’s not like I don’t know what, what I should eat, you know.

John (caller #1): Do you, do you do the pasta and cheese at home, or would you just save that for when you’re, uh, you know, out on Pearl Street?

Lehndorff: Well, it depends on, uh, my mood. Um, and, uh, since mostly I’m cooking for myself, you know, uh, it’s just, you know, when I, when I end up making macaroni and cheese at home or something like that, I’m aware that I’m, uh, lapsing into, uh, using, uh, food as comfort, not viewing it strictly as nutrition. Uh, so it’s, uh, it’s always a struggle.

John (caller #1): Okay. All right. Well, Well, that’s interesting.

Sedley: Thank you so much for calling, John. Appreciate it.

John (caller #1): Thanks. I appreciate it. Bye.

Sedley: If you have questions or comments for John – that’s John Lehndorff, not caller John, you can call 303-442-4242, or email dj@kgnu.org if you don’t want to call in. Once again, 303-442-4242. I think that that call was interesting. The, the context of asking John about, um, you know, do you get the pasta when you go out and what does that mean for you? Just because, as a lot of our conversation alluded to, pasta and cheese means something different for everybody, right? If, if I go out and order pasta with cheese, that would be celebrated based on my history that I’ve talked about on the airwaves of having restrictive patterns and how, for me, that would be a sign of health and nourishment to my body. And so it’s, it’s always so interesting because our perspectives on pasta with cheese are going to be just as different as anybody else here asking.

Lehndorff: The other important thing, I think, too, is that, um, I’ve ended up, um, having a, a dysfunctional relationship with the concept of hunger.

Sedley: Mmm.

Lehndorff: Um, you know, some people, they, they ignore food until they get hungry. And then they, you know, they do something about it and then, uh, forget about it. And, um, you know, it’s, uh, very hard for me to get to the point where I’m actually, I, I mean, again, my perception is probably wrong, but where I feel like I am hungry.

Sedley: Right, right. We have a couple other callers coming through. I will bring the first caller on. Once I bring you on, please say your name. All right, first caller on the air. What is your name?

Alec (caller #2): My name is Alec. A-L-E-C. Alright, Alec. Please welcome. You’re on the air. Thank you. Hi, Alec.

Lehndorff: Hello.

Alec (caller #2): Yes, thank you. Um, uh, uh, John, uh, this was just extraordinary. Yes, can you hear me?

Lehndorff: Yes. Yes, we can. Make sure you turn off your radio.

Alec (caller #2): Yeah, that’s, that’s the thing. A bit of an echo there, no worries. Yeah, okay, sorry. So, very, very moving, and, uh, I listened to KGNU from early morning, and, uh, I’ve listened to you over the years, and, uh, now I live in Denver, but I, uh, lived in Boulder for 36 years. So, I thank you for your courage, your sensitivity. and Joe Huber. Uh, it’s really very, uh, very nourishing, speaking of food. Thank you. I, I, I, I, I appreciate that a lot.

Lehndorff: Thank you, Alec.

Alec (caller #2): Yeah, and I’m not a person that is obese. I’m probably, I’m 82 now and about 20 pounds overweight. But, uh, that’s in the last 20 years, so I didn’t have to struggle. This way, as, uh, as you have. And, one more thing, and I know that I have detected one, uh, I think, major prejudice in me about, uh, uh, obese people. I, I recognize it in myself.

Lehndorff: That’s a, that’s a, that’s a first step right there. I, I, I hope part of what happens is that, you know, people grow up with these prejudices. I have them. You know? And so, but, so you, you may not get rid of it, but you can be aware that you have this, this thing.

Alec (caller #2): Oh, yes … Yeah. It’s like seeing it, uh, as if I split myself in two and I can see it on an objective, uh, basis. Oh, “There’s Alec being, being prejudiced.” Mm. So, so it helps you know, that distancing rather than just being that way. So, we thank you both, my wife, both, and I, uh, very much. Thank you so much for this morning.

Lehndorff: Thank you.

Sedley: We appreciate you. Thank you. I think, I think that, that prejudice that Alec was speaking about, John, I think a lot about the comment you made in our conversation, being at a grocery store or out, and a child saying, “Mommy, why is that, why is that man so fat?” And I, I think so much about how, again, from that conversation, and I could talk about this forever, but children have all of this joy, and all of this more objectivity about the world, and this excitement, and when those kind of comments and thoughts come in, come out of their mouths, you recognize that that’s society talking. That’s their parents or the TV or the media they consume because we are not inherently people that would look at somebody and think that. That wouldn’t be a value statement, naturally.

Lehndorff: No, no, it’s environmental and educational.

Sedley: Right.

Lehndorff: And, um, you know, it’s natural for children to absorb their parents prejudices. They are inculcated with that, that attitude from a very, uh, early age, especially if, say, the parents, uh, had, uh, issues with weight in one way or another, and then that, you know, it’s the, it’s the weight of generation after generation being burdened with the, uh, same, the same, uh, prejudice.

Sedley: Right, right. And also the relationship between hunger and children. I think about how my, my sister, I have two wonderful nephews and my sister is very cognizant of these things. And so instead of saying, “Okay, Asher,” to my nephew, “you have to sit at the table and finish your plate or you, you have to, you have to finish X amount or anything like that.”‘ She’ll just say, “Okay, are you, are you full to the top? Are you full to the top of your head? Are you full to the middle? Are you full to the bottom?” And he’ll really check in with his brain, and body, and his cues.

Lehndorff: That is, that is so great.

Sedley: It’s great. And then if he says, “No, I’m full and I wanna go play,” she’ll say, “Okay, you can be full. Just sit at the table for a few minutes, see if it comes back.” And then if he gets hungry again, he will take a couple more bites. “But she is so good at saying, good job listening to your body, Ash!”

Lehndorff: Impressive.

Sedley: And I think that it’s so easy to get numbed out to the tones of your body.

Lehndorff: Mmhmm.

Sedley: And it’s very difficult to reconnect with that if that has been lost over time.

Lehndorff: So one, uh, one more little, uh, memory, um, and this is, uh, you know, adds a further, further level of complication, but I, uh, grew up as a Roman Catholic and was, uh, burdened with that particular religion’s, uh, beliefs. Uh, Catholic school, you know, uh, growing up, uh, school lunch. And, um, there was this very tall domineering, uh, nun dressed in black standing next to the, uh, where you took your tray. And, you know, she was, she, she would send kids back to, “You need to eat all of that because there’s children starving in China.” And I, you know, being smart, I went, “Well, how’s this, this food isn’t going to get to China and feed anybody?” That, that wasn’t what she wanted to hear, of course, but, you know, cause it was waste.

Sedley: Right, that commentary. We also have one more caller, John, to take us to the end of this episode. Hello, you are on the air. What is your name?

Theo (caller #3): Hello, this is Theo. Hello, Theo.

Sedley: You’re on the air with me and John.

Theo (caller #3): Hello, um, I, I have an odd problem. Um, I have no appetite. Um, unless I’m at a restaurant where somebody has made very fancy food, but the things I make for myself I often put, fill the bowl or the glass to, you know, full and I eat like one quarter of it before I’m done.

Lehndorff: Were you, did you like food when you were growing up? Were you hungry?

Theo (caller #3): Um, um, you know, I, there’s, there’s parts of my life when I, like, when I lived in Vermont, I can’t even remember what I ate or how I had the money to eat it. Um, um, I just, um, I have, I have trouble keeping the weight I need, um, because I’m never feeling like I’m, getting to food.

Lehndorff: Do you think it’s, it’s because, uh, you’re, you’re not able to kind of read what your body needs, food-wise, or, or it’s just indifference to food in general?

Theo (caller #3): Um, no, I mean, I’ll, I’ll, uh, any pudding or yogurt, anything that slides easily down, but if I have to, like, chew it and work on it, I also have a problem that I have no saliva. Sometimes I’ll chew on something and until I wash it down, it doesn’t move.

Lehndorff: And, uh, I, I, I don’t think that’s a, uh, a part of the universe of, uh, eating disorders or that, that, that people appreciate.

Sedley: Right. There is a large, there is a large, large part of relationships with food that are very, very, I think, hard for us to unpack on our own and fully understand where it’s all coming from and what part of it is psychological and what part of it is is physical. So I, I really, I really appreciate your call and I hope that we can continue to have more conversations about the different ways that we interact with food in the world and the way different varied relationships and perspectives that we have on it.

So John Lehndorff, that does bring us to the end of our show. Thank you so much for your vulnerability. I am so excited to have another call and show with you about this topic so that we can continue to take listener calls. I know there were many that we didn’t get to.

Lehndorff: Um, I would love to do that. And, um, I just want to say, uh, thank you to you, uh, for asking the question and making me think about it.

Sedley: What’s a good journalist if they can’t make you think about the hard stuff?

Lehndorff: That’s what I do to people all the time.

Sedley: And do you wanna share your email, John, in case people have questions that you weren’t able to answer this morning?

Lehndorff: Yeah, you can send questions, comments, anything to nibbles@boulderweekly.com.

Sedley: All right, and you can also email jackie@kgnu.org with any thoughts you have about further Nourished episodes you would like.

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It’s bird migration season again. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, there are two world migratory bird days per year. This Saturday, the Environment for the Americas, a nonprofit in Boulder, will host a Migratory Bird Day celebration.

KGNU’s Jackie Sedley spoke with Director of Environment for the Americas Susan Bonfield about the event and why, this year the theme is “protect insects, protect birds.”

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According to the Daily Camera, the city is reserving five of the three-bedroom units for those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. The Emergency Family Assistance Association, the Boulder Valley School District, and the Family Resource Center will refer low-income families who are eligible for those units.

Additionally, the all-electric building will use solar energy and be wheelchair accessible. RTD will provide Eco passes to residents.

Colorado lawmakers push for new cell phone driving lawColorado legislatures approved a new bill last week to criminalize drivers using their cellphone while driving.
Cell Phone use while driving is already illegal in Colorado for those under 18. However, until recently efforts to expand distracted driving laws have failed according to CPR News.
If Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs the new law, drivers will only be able to make calls using hands-free accessories. Those reporting emergencies or parked first responders will not apply. Fines for usage will begin at $75, but drivers can get their first fee waived by purchasing a hands-free device.

Although the bill would address safety concerns, some are worried the bill could lead to over-policing of drivers of color. If signed, the law will take effect in January 2025.

CU study finds social distancing made a big difference

All that social distancing during the height of COVID-19 saved hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States. That’s the conclusion of a new study by researchers at CU-Boulder and UCLA.

The study, according to 9News, says that without pre-vaccine safeguards like social distancing, lockdowns, and school closures, another 800,000 people in the U.S. would have died from COVID and COVID complications.

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A wolf that was found dead in Larimer County last month was probably killed by a mountain lion.

That conclusion follows an examination of the wolf’s body conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Service said in a statement that the cause of death was not definitive, but the wounds were consistent with those inflicted by mountain lions. The wolf was one of ten gray wolves reintroduced to Colorado at the end of 2023, according to 9News.

An examination of the remains was required, because wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act.

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Second paramedic in Elijah McClain case sentenced to 14 months of work releaseThe second of two paramedics convicted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain has been sentenced to fourteen months of work release.

According to 9News, Former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic Jeremy Cooper will begin serving his work release this June. At a hearing on Friday, he was also given four years of probation.

Cooper and former Aurora paramedic Peter Cichuniec were convicted together, with Cichuniec sentenced to five years in prison last month. The two of them injected a fatal dose of ketamine into Elijah McClain. McClain was walking home from a convenience store, but three police officers stopped him after someone called 911.

The officers forced him to the ground, and one put him in a carotid hold. He was handcuffed and restrained. After the paramedics arrived, he was injected with ketamine. His heart stopped, and he later died.

One of the three police officers was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault and received 14 months in jail. The two other officers were acquitted.

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Trial verdict clears Sheriff Deputy of murder charges in Christian Glass caseJurors found former Clear Creek County sheriff’s deputy Andrew Buen guilty of reckless endangerment last week during a trial over the killing of 22-year-old Christian Glass.

According to the Denver Post, reckless endangerment is a misdemeanor that usually results in a sentence of no more than 120 days in jail.

The jury deadlocked on second-degree murder charges. The jury foreperson says that only one juror opposed conviction on that charge and may have been biased in the former deputy’s favor.

The jury foreperson told 9Newsthat soon after deliberations began last week, most of the jurors wanted to convict Buen on the second-degree murder charge. It was the most serious charge against him, and the foreperson said bodycam video showed conclusively that he shot 22-year-old Christian Glass in June of 2022.

The holdout juror would not budge, and the foreperson said the juror may have had a bias they would not admit to.

Buen’s supervisor, Kyle Gould, was not at the scene on the night of the killing. But he live-streamed it and later pleaded guilty to failing to intervene in the use of excessive force. Gould was fined and sentenced to two years of probation and lost his police certification.

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Texas Uvalde mariachi band in BoulderAn award-winning high school mariachi band from Uvalde, Texas, wrapped up a six-day trip to Boulder County with a Skyline High School in Longmont concert yesterday.

The visit was the brainchild of Dr. Vicki Burrichter, the artistic director of Boulder Chorale, who was inspired to invite the group to Colorado after reading about them in Rolling Stone magazine.

The Boulder Concert Chorale performed with Los Coyotes, the Uvalde High Mariachi Band, at several concerts during the week. Tune in to the Morning Magazine tomorrow, to hear more about this tour which brought healing to two communities still reeling from mass shootings that took place just months apart.

Another possible wolf attackState wildlife officials are investigating another possible livestock killing by a wolf in Grand County.

The rancher whose calf was killed saw a wolf, according to 9News.

If it’s confirmed as a wolf attack, this latest incident will bring the number of young cattle killed by wolves in Grand and Jackson Counties in April to seven.

The string of killings has sparked controversy between ranchers who want the state to do something about the predators and those who want to protect the wolves.

Colorado lawmakers introduced 10 gray wolves last year. Colorado Parks and Wildlife have tracked more than one of the wolves in the areas where livestock have died.

The head of Parks and Wildlife, Jeff Davis, said last week that the state will not kill any wolves, as ranchers have requested.

Davis told the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association that the state is working to minimize conflicts. He indicated at the time that he thought the efforts had been working.

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Boulder County wildfire mitigationBoulder County has released $2.4 million in grant money for wildfire mitigation projects.

According to a county press release, the funds, part of a new round of Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grants, are available for projects by local governments, fire protection agencies, and community organizations.

The current cycle runs through June 6th, with a new cycle beginning in the fall.

County officials call it an opportunity for communities and partners to improve wildfire protection.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, dozens of students were arrested at the Auraria campus in Denver over the weekend, while showing their solidarity with Palestine and protesting for an end to funding Israel’s efforts in Gaza. We have some student voices from both sides, as well as audio of a speech from the Angela Davis. Then, we’ll talk about whether our centralized power grid makes sense in a world of increasingly severe weather.

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In the weeks following an early April power outage, during which Xcel Energy cut power to over 55,000 customers across the Denver and Boulder metro areas, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has initiated an investigation into the utility company.
As part of this investigation, the PUC hosted a community feedback meeting, during which members reported significant losses, including tens of millions of dollars in business revenue. One Boulder pharmaceutical business said it several lost millions of dollars worth of product. People with disabilities reported that they had to rush to the hospital to power oxygen and temperature-regulating machines. Meanwhile, traffic lights caused a frenzy of accidents. Boulder’s community hospital reported they were overrun and had only a few hours’ notice.Leslie Glustrom, a longtime climate activist in Boulder and throughout Colorado who has also served as a PUC intervenor for many years, spoke at the meeting.KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon spoke with Glustrom, who says the recent outages underscore a critical question about the true costs associated with our current electric utility system. play_arrow*04_29_24_XCELAlexis Kenyon The post With more outages on the horizon, does Boulder’s 20th Century power grid make sense for the next 100 years? appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.

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This week’s show we explore white supremacy culture, and talked to two professors of writing and rhetoric from CU Boulder, Dr. Steve Lamos and Dr. Gabriela Rios about the methods they use to combat white supremacy culture within themselves and empowered their students to resist it.

play_arrowWorship of the written word – dismantling white supremacy culture.Myrna Morales Steve Lamos is an Associate Professor in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric and the English Department at the University of Colorado-Boulder. His work focuses on issues of race and racism within U.S. college-level writing instruction, particularly in the context of “basic writing” programs; on issues of teaching-track labor in contemporary U.S. writing programs; and on novel forms of literate becoming at the intersection of the sonic and the alphabetic.

Lamos’ published work includes the book Interests and Opportunities: Race, Racism, and University Writing Instruction in the Post-Civil Rights Era (Pitt UP, 2011), winner of a 2013 “Special Commendation” from the Conference on College Composition and Communication Outstanding Book Award committee; the essay “Toward Job Security for Teaching-Track Composition Faculty: Recognizing and Rewarding Affective-Labor-in-Space,” which won the 2016 Richard C. Ohmann prize for outstanding essay in College English; and a range of pieces in College Composition and Communication, College English, Journal of Basic Writing, Writing Program Administration, Composition Studies, and several edited collections.

Lamos’ current book project is tentatively titled Resonant Rhythms: Drumming, Writing, and Professing a Literate Life. It explores intersections between his academic work and his work as the drummer and trumpet player for the indie / emo band American Football. American Football is routinely included among the most influential emo artists of all time by Rolling Stone, Spin, NME, Kerrang!, Vulture, Stereogum, The Guardian, Alternative Press, Pitchfork, NPR, Brooklyn Vegan, and many others.

Gabriela Raquel Rìos is an assistant professor of cultural rhetorics with a joint appointment in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric and the English Department. As a Chicana rhetorician, her work focuses on rebuilding and reclaiming indigenous Chicanx/a/o rhetorics. Using decolonial and anticolonial frameworks, her published work has looked at how Indigenous peoples resist ongoing colonization and critically examines how indigeneity and indigenous knowledge circulates in social movements and public discourses. Her scholarship has appeared or is forthcoming in journals such as Rhetoric Review and Rhetoric Society Quarterly as well as several book collections such as Decolonizing Rhetoric and Composition Studies: New Latino/a Keywords for Theory and Pedagogy; Indigenous Pop: Contemporary Native American Music of the 20th Century; and Survivance, Sovereignty, and Story: Teaching Indigenous Rhetorics. She is currently work on a book project titled Indigenous Genres of the Human: Locating the Intersections of Indigeneity and Latinidad.

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Ruckus (she/her) is a Boston based community organizer. She has shown up for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israeli apartheid since 2014. She toured the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Jaffa with Eyewitness Palestine in 2016 learning about the conditions of youth incarceration by Israel throughout historic Palestine. Her experience in antifascist organizing, Palestine solidarity work, and prison abolition organizing have offered her opportunity to learn about the ways in which settler colonial states and fascist organizations use doxxing, online harassment, surveillance, and information security breaches to destabilize people targeted for criminalization as well as movements for liberation.

KB is a community organizer & movement technologist who works with grassroots activists to cultivate holistic security and community power. They came out of the anarchist hacker scene in San Francisco, and spent the Trump years organizing in Boston antiracism networks and working with a Boston-based digital security collective called ActSecure. They now live and organize in Western Mass where they work with Western Mass Showing Up for Racial Justice and the Coalition for Palestine. They have recently supported the passage of Ceasefire resolutions in Northampton, Amherst and Greenfield, MA.

Just to update: On April 3rd, 2024 — Easthampton because the 4 city in that region to pass a ceasefire.

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Ginger Perry, a longtime KGNU DJ and contributor, speaks with Nona Gandelman. Gandelman, who started out as a booking agent, has worked as one of Boulder’s most legendary music concert promoters. Eventually forming Maven Productions, Gandelman brought acts like B.B. King, Phish, Buddy Guy, Joan Baez, Roseanne Barr, and Ani DiFranco to stages in Boulder.

Gandelman also served as Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Jane Goodall Institute. Gandelman often traveled with Dr. Jane Goodall, including a trip to Africa, where Goodall shot her first film with Animal Planet: Return to Gombe. Gandelman is now Dr. Goodall’s book agent. play_arrowNona Gandelman worked with creatives like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Phish, Ani DiFranco and Jane Goodall to put Boulder’s art scene on the mapAlexis Kenyon Interview Transcript:Ginger Perry:* Good morning. This is Ginger Perry here with Nona Gandelman of Maven Productions. She’s been in the music business since the 70s, starting out as a local booking agent and moving on to national and international groups. She has done more than we can imagine. She’ll tell you about a number of her shows and her unusual shows.

She was also the general manager of the Boulder Theater in 1990 and 1991. She’s gone on to do some really interesting things. And she’s here in the studio with me now. Nona Gandelman’s company is Maven Productions. Good morning, Maven! Good morning, Maven Productions! (Laughter)

Nona Gandelman: That’s Right! I’m the Maven, all right. I’m the music Maven. Good morning, Ginger. It’s great to be here.

Ginger Perry: Good morning. We’re going to have a really good time.

Nona Gandelman: Yeah.

Ginger Perry: Now you started out, you talk about a change in career. You started out as a tennis person.

Nona Gandelman: Yes. Well, I’ve had many careers, but right at the beginning, when I first came to Colorado, I was coming off of being a full-time tennis pro in Connecticut. I came here and was offered the pro-ship at the Flatirons Country Club, which put in one or two courts. Now it’s a full-time golf club.

So I think I was there two summers, two seasons. And then my life changed.

But I actually had planned to be a teacher. I have a master’s in education, but as you know, my life took some twists and turns and led me in a different direction.

Ginger Perry: Yeah, I was just talking with my book club last night about what, how you changed your life story along the way, and you certainly did. Bam! So tell us how you went from tennis to music production.

Nona Gandelman: I had some friends here, and one of my really dear friends, surprisingly, told me she was going to be part of a rock and roll band, an all-female rock and roll band, which was unique in those days.

Ginger Perry: Raw honey, right?

Nona Gandelman: Raw honey. And the way we came up with the name, by the way, we were all sitting around at lunch and ‘What are we going to call the band? What are we going to call it? ‘

And we all looked down at this honey bottle, and it said, ‘raw honey,’ and it was like, that’s it. Perfect.

And so I was just friends with them. And then they got a gig at one of the hotels here in Boulder for terrible money. And I said to them, ‘Jeez, you guys should be making more money. You want me to talk to them?’

I didn’t know what I was doing. I went in. I talked to the guy, and I don’t know, I got twice the amount of money. And before I knew it, two months later, I was their manager. I mean, you know, they were desperate, and I didn’t mind switching gears and you know, the entertainment thing was very seductive.

Ginger Perry: And you created a whole job of becoming a booking agent, right?

Nona Gandelman: After that, there’s another whole story. That happened. Yeah.

After, I don’t know, some time traveling with them and getting convincing booking agents to book them, I found myself going down to this agency in Denver, which was the biggest one down there. And Alan, who was the owner of it, there were two other agents, Kathy and Kent. And I would go down there because I’m pitching my group, Raw Honey. And I would be sitting in the hallway eavesdropping on how they were selling the artists. So I was hearing them work as booking agents.

Ginger Perry: Talk about self-taught!

Nona Gandelman: Yeah, no, I totally was. Everything I’ve done has been sort of streetwise.

Yeah. And I listened, you know, this goes on for long periods of time. I go down there a lot. And then the next thing I know, Kent comes to me and says, you know, I’ve got some money, let’s start our own booking agency.

Ginger Perry: And then he dropped out, right?

Nona Gandelman: Yeah, so we started out, like, house on fire booking. We had a little office, I think. And, within months he tells me he’s going to drop out, and now I owe him the money that he used to start the agency. I had no choice if I wanted to keep doing it. So I came up with the money and became my own booking agent, and it was sink or swim.

Ginger Perry: And then you started to learn about venues and even create venues, right? Tell us all about that.

Nona Gandelman: After some time, I think I called myself Peak Productions. Very original name. And I was the only booking agent in Boulder.

So, a lot of the local bands were coming, and I was booking everybody from, you know, the Mother Folkers to Dusty Drapes, you name it.

All the locals to Rob from Rob’s Music had a band. I booked him a lot. Hot Rize. But later on I booked Hot Rize at another level, a national level. But at any rate, then this guy comes along, once again, these guys changed my life.
Hot Rize

Ginger Perry: These people just drop in your lap!

Nona Gandelman: I know! he comes along. He says, ‘You know, I’ve got all this money. I’m gonna start this big company at the Market Center in Denver, a brand new building. ‘I’d like to have a management company and a booking agency. How would you like to run the booking agency?’

I said, ‘Okay.’ And so became Panther Presentations and Leonine Productions.

Ginger Perry: Get the animals in there.

Nona Gandelman: Yeah. We were both Leos. So, and you know, as Leos, we wanted to tout our Leoism. And our company was hot. And it happened right at the beginning of the urban cowboy fad, which was huge. All the clubs in Colorado wanted country.

Yeah. We were both Leos. So, and you know, as Leos we wanted to tout our Leoism. And our company was hot. And it happened right at the beginning of the urban cowboy fad, which was huge. All the clubs in Colorado wanted country.

Ginger Perry: When was that about? Do you remember?

Nona Gandelman: Gosh. Early 80s? Whenever the movie came out. Yeah. Right. I have to look it up. 70s maybe.

Ginger Perry: Yeah.

Nona Gandelman: And we captured all these country groups coming in and out of town, you know, cover bands, not necessarily recording artists. And I was booking, at one point, I think, eight or nine clubs a week.

Ginger Perry: Oh my gosh.

Nona Gandelman: No, yeah, in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and all over Colorado. I was at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood. I booked things up in Aspen. I booked things in Denver.

You name a club, I would go out and find them and they would work with me. And at one point we were so strong we were written up in Pollstar.

You name a club, I would go out and find them and they would work with me. And at one point we were so strong we were written up in Pollstar.

Ginger Perry: Wow.

Nona Gandelman: And I think, I don’t know. Immediately, somebody came and offered to buy our company, but we didn’t sell it.

Ginger Perry: And then you went into national acts from there.

Nona Gandelman: Well, that was by accident. That was…

Ginger Perry: Everything seems by accident!

Nona Gandelman: Okay, yeah! Here I am, I’m going to be a teacher. So far, I’m miles away from teaching, which was my love. Now my partner, Peter, comes to me and says, ‘Nona, I have a friend from high school. She’s a folk singer. She’s coming to Colorado. I guess she’s good. She’s recorded. And can you get a gig for her?’

So I go, I figure, okay. I find out her name. And I said, ‘That name’s very familiar,’ and I realized who she was, and I’ll spring that on you in a minute.

But I went to Tulagi’s, and I said to them, ‘You know, here’s this great singer-songwriter. You ought to book her.’

And they said, ‘We don’t know who she is. We’re not interested.’

So I said, ‘Would you give me a Monday night and let me do a show?’ And you charge me rent if you want?’

And they said ‘Yes.’

Well, the artist was Cris Williamson.

Ginger Perry: Oh.

Nona Gandelman: She was the co-founder of Olivia Records and had a huge career. Still does.

Ginger Perry: Women’s music.

Nona Gandelman: ‘Women’s music,’ they called it. She came to town, and we put the show on sale. We had a line from Tulagi’s door all the way up College Street and around the block. And I think we added a show. I think we added a late show.

Ginger Perry: You had no idea how popular she was.

Nona Gandelman: I knew she would do well, but not that well.

And the owners, they couldn’t believe it. They said, ‘Who is she? Who is she?’

I said, ‘Well, I, you know, well, if I explained it to you, I still don’t know if you’d understand who she is, but…”And, of course, she went on to sell lots of tickets all over the country, including here.

Ginger Perry: And did you continue to produce her?

Nona Gandelman: Oh, yeah, for years. Oh, yeah, years and years. 20,25 years. It started me on a course of doing all of the “women’s music” quote-unquote performers, and I used to be able to do shows with them at Macky.

I mean, it was a huge cultural event for women who were hungry to hear their music.

Ginger Perry: Really creating a community.

Nona Gandelman: Right. Gay or straight, it didn’t matter; they would come. It was oriented towards women, and many talents were popping up. Comedians like Kate Clinton and Marga Gomez, Lucie Blue Tremblay. I mean, I did everything, Holly Near.

Ginger Perry: all of it, Teresa Trull,

Nona Gandelman: Barbara Higbie, and Barb, of course, is Windham Hill. It was huge for years and years.

Ginger Perry: You created a niche.

Nona Gandelman: That’s right.

Ginger Perry: And tell us about how you got in a little trouble and the boycott happened.

Nona Gandelman: Oh, the boycott.

Ginger Perry: The boycott.

Nona Gandelman: The boycott. That was a dark moment.

I got a call from Redwood Records, Holly Near’s label, Jo-Lynne Worley, and Joni Shoemaker. They called me and said, ‘Nona, we’re getting reports that people are unhappy with you.’

And I said, ‘Well, why? The shows are doing great.’

Well, it was because some women felt that the shows should be restricted, which would mean women only. And that really put me through something. I had to think about that really long and hard because I understood the thinking and the desire to have a safe space, quote-unquote, or a space where everybody could be themselves and be very comfortable.

But as a promoter, I also felt my job was to develop the artists, and the music was certainly good enough and wonderful enough to appeal to everybody.

And so I wouldn’t; I said I wasn’t going to do that. I didn’t think a lot of men would want to be there with 2, 000 women anyway, hogging the men’s room and the women’s room.

Ginger Perry: How many would be there?

Nona Gandelman: Well, we would get some, you know, maybe if there were 2,000, there might be 20 guys. It increased as time went on. The audience was very mixed.

It was like with Ani DiFranco; used to be all women, and now it’s just everybody. Everybody’s coming. And so I was boycotted. A lot of people wouldn’t come to my shows for a while, and they even picketed, I think, outside the shows.

Ginger Perry: Oh, yeah. Yeah. Well.

Nona Gandelman: But it really developed into major concert work and huge audiences. And I have to say thanks to a lot of the media people, the local media people, and I’ve gotta, I always give them a shout out because honestly, without their support, I don’t know if my. My little company, which now is, you know, Maven Productions, would have advanced so quickly, you know, Gil Asakawa, Leland Rucker, David Kirby, Justin Middleton, G. Brown.

You know, when I had more rock shows, they all were so supportive, you know.

Ginger Perry: That was print media.

Nona Gandelman: Print media, and they would, like, I would get a Friday mag, I would get a Westward cover, not a cover, but I would get a big article. They were just incredibly helpful to me. And, of course, KGNU was the bedrock of my promotions team, and KBCO, yeah, KUNM, KUNC.

Ginger Perry: Yeah, well, you were offering them something too, so it’s kind of a two-way street.

But yeah, you really are great for when you’re in the business and those people help you out. You can’t do it without that.

Nona Gandelman: And that’s how these artists developed. And that was my goal. That’s what I wanted for them.

Ginger Perry: Yeah. I wanted to back up and talk about venues. You told me that you create, you sort of created The Olympic.

Nona Gandelman: Oh yeah, I don’t, yeah. We’re going way back now to when Boulder was a very rich music environment.

We had The Blue Note. We had Freddi and Henchi’s venue. We had the Walrus. I mean, I don’t even remember some of the names, but there was so much live music. Boulders Coast opened on Baseline, I believe.

And there was a bowling alley in Boulder. It was called the Olympic Bowling Alley. And my partner then, from Denver, Peter and I, went up there. They had a little lounge.

Ginger Perry: Where was it?

Nona Gandelman: It was where Best Buy is now on 30th Street.

Oh. Best Buy is where the Olympic was.

Ginger Perry: Okay.

Nona Gandelman: And also the Hi-Lo, right, of course. Hi-Lo. Let’s not forget that. And I spoke to Mick, who was the owner of the Olympic. And to make a long story short, over time we convinced him to expand the lounge to 400 seats and make it a music venue, and that actually launched, my career as a promoter, a producer of events, rather than, you know, a booking agent.

And I started to book national acts in there.

Ginger Perry: And you started with Blues?

Nona Gandelman: No, I did everything. Everything. And also the Hi-Lo came to me, and he wanted me to book his club, so I had two Boulder venues I was booking all the time. It was really fun.

Ginger Perry: Amazing. So, then, but you did start doing the blues at one point? You even did like blues festivals and.

Nona Gandelman: Well, blues was very popular then.

It was really, and it was mainly the black blues artists, some of whom have gone. But I did everyone from Etta Jka

Etta James to B.B. King to Albert Collins to Buddy Guy to… I’m gonna throw in a couple of white blues artists, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks.

Robert Cray, who’s gonna be at Chautauqua. They just announced it. I think I did his first show here in Boulder at the Olympic.

Ginger Perry: You’ve got a couple of funny stories you tell me. Tell us about, was it the Buddy Guy one?

Nona Gandelman: Oh, and Mose Allison, who kept calling me and asking me out long after the… I was totally mystified by that. I have absolutely no idea, but he really persisted to ask me out months after I did a show with him.

And Albert too, Albert.

Ginger Perry: Come on, baby. Come on, baby. Hey, baby.

Nona Gandelman: ‘Hey, baby. I’m going to be a little late,”

I’m going, ‘Albert! The show started 30 minutes ago. Where are you?’

‘Oh, baby. I’m on my way. Don’t worry. I’m coming. I won’t let you down. I won’t let you down, Nona. I won’t.’

Ginger Perry: I’m sure you had some unusual situations.

Nona Gandelman: Buddy Guy was really the one that really. I’ve done many shows with him, but the one at Boulder’s Coast was the one when Buddy was completely drunk, stoned, whatever, could hardly move, could hardly talk. And the show was going to start. He was going to go on stage, you know, any minute. And, of course, it was packed.

So I just said, ‘Buddy, we’ll do it the hard way. Stand up.,’ and he stood up, and I put his arm around me. I was taller than by two inches.

So, I just sort of dragged him up on stage. The guitar was in the stand, And I stood him next to the mic. I said, ‘Hold on to this,’ and he’s holding on to the mic stand and I got his guitar and just put it on him.

I said, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, Buddy Guy!’ And I guess the screaming and the clapping, he just sort of came to life and started playing. I don’t know how he did it.

I’ve done many shows with him, but the one at the Boulder’s Coast when Buddy was completely drunk, stoned, whatever, could hardly move. Could hardly talk. And the show was gonna start. He was gonna go on stage, you know, any minute. And, of course, it was packed.

So I just said, ‘Buddy, we’re going to do it the hard way. Stand up.’ and he stood up, and I put his arm around me. I was taller than by two inches.

So, I just sort of dragged him up on stage. The guitar was in the stand, you know, And I stood him next to the mic. I said, ‘Hold on to this,’ and he’s holding on to the mic stand and I got his guitar and just put it on him.

I said, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, Buddy Guy!’ And I guess the screaming and the clapping, he just sort of came to life and started playing. I don’t know how he did it.

Ginger Perry: Well, you know, those performers. And then you had a cute one about B.B. King.

Nona Gandelman: Oh gosh. Yeah, I felt really grateful to get that show at the Boulder Theater.

Yeah, and because B.B. King didn’t do small venues, I think he had the date and such a beautiful venue. It still is an incredible venue.

And, so, of course, he’s elite. He’s an elite performer. One of the tops in the blues world. And he does his show packed to the gills. And it was very high security.

So, actually, at the time, I was managing the Boulder Theater.

I was just sort of patrolling around the stage area after the show, a little before all the people left. And some little boy, about 10, came up to me. And he said, ‘Please, can I see BB? Please, can I see BB?’ And he had, you know, a little paper, and he had a record or something he wanted autographed.

And I said, ‘Well, he really doesn’t want to see anyone. He’s really tired,’ and the little boy was so sad, and he was so excited.

So, I went down to the dressing room, and B.B. was just sitting there with Lucille, playing the guitar and resting. And I said, ‘There’s a little boy out here. I know you don’t want to see anyone, but would you let him in? Just this little one.’

And he said, ‘Okay.’

And you should have seen the look on the boy’s face when he walked into the dressing room. It was so precious. Oh, and BB was very sweet with him and gave him an autograph.

Ginger Perry: Humanizing him. Well, you also did a lot of international shows. You took a lot of chances. I mean your whole career, and you presented some people that nobody had heard of. Some were great successes, and I’m sure some were flops. But do you mind telling me about the Throat Singers? What was that?

Nona Gandelman: Oh, well, yes, I think what happened is after a while, after I tried Rock and roll and metal and things that I really couldn’t relate to personally.

Ginger Perry: Phish.

Nona Gandelman: Well, no Phish was really good. That was a little different story, but it did turn out that, I did bring, I was, I think, the first promoter to bring Phish into the market thanks to Don Strasberg, who was at CU at the time. He was a student.

And I don’t remember. Oh, he called me and he started talking, “You should do this. You should do that.” and I had the wisdom to listen to the young at that point. And I just, I researched it and I took a chance.

And, of course, Phish, Widespread Panic, and Blues Traveler. You know, Don’s an excellent producer and promoter, of course, but he was just a student. But I listened to him and I had great success with these.

I decided I really wanted to bring artists who were meaningful to me and who I thought would expand the community and enrich it culturally.

There were several groups that nobody had ever heard of. One of them was the Throat Singers of Tuva. I don’t remember where I saw the name, but I must have seen them coming in on tour because they’re Mongolian cowboys.

And they actually are Mongolian cowboys. They ride horses on the range in Mongolia. And they hear the sounds of nature, from water, to birds, to the horses, to other animals, to the wind.

And they learned how to sing in what they call double voice which is very hard to do and actually I think it dates back to way back to Days of Jesus, I think people were singing in double voice.

But at any rate, I decided I wanted to bring them to Boulder. So I did and nobody knew who they were, but the promotion was so extraordinary.

Ginger Perry: Again, the media helping you.

Nona Gandelman: Yeah, the media. All those people we mentioned got on board. It was so fascinating.

Ginger Perry: Where’d you bring them?

Nona Gandelman: To the Boulder Theater.

Ginger Perry: And how’d they do?

Nona Gandelman: They sold out.

Ginger Perry: Oh my gosh.

Nona Gandelman: And when they came out dressed in their garb, you know, people were just sort of, you know, and they said something, and then they started to sing. It was total silence in the theater and the look on people’s faces. It’s so extraordinary to hear it.

Ginger Perry: Yeah, that’s amazing. You said there were a couple of times when the Boulder Theater felt like church to you.

Nona Gandelman: This was one of those times. when it was so still. And people realized they were hearing something, you know, sacred. And actually, it is. It goes back to days of, you know, sacred practices.

Ginger Perry: And Joan Baez, one time, she even told you that it was like being in church.

Nona Gandelman: Yeah, of course. I had the good fortune of producing events with people I grew up with and loved. Joan was one of them, and Etta James was another.

And, you know, I was thrilled when I got my first show with Joan. I did many shows with her, but she only wanted to play the Paramount Theater, Macky, or 2000- and up-sized seat venues.

But I got to be, you know, developed a good relationship with her manager, who trusted me, and I finally convinced him to do one show at the Boulder Theater.

Ginger Perry: Oh, wow. And what’s the seating at the Boulder Theater?

Nona Gandelman: It was 840. Small for her.

Well, she came in either before or after an election. And this is, of course, Baez, and she’s, you know, who she is, and political.

Needless to say, it sold out in about a minute.

And she did the show, and throughout the whole show, I was so struck. Honest to God, it felt like, a church. The audience was, there was such reverence, attention, and presence during her show that when I went downstairs, I had already done a show with her at the Paramount, so it was not like my first show.

But I went downstairs to see how she was doing, and she said, ‘Nona, come in here.’ She said, ‘I haven’t felt that in, I don’t know how long.’

That was really special.

Ginger Perry: Oh, that’s so great.

Nona Gandelman: And I said, I told the manager, bolder audiences are fabulous.

Ginger Perry: Yeah. So, how many concerts and people do you think you did over all these years? Like decades, five, how many decades?

Nona Gandelman: Well, I started in the 70s and sort of started winding down around 2010ish.

I’ve done about 250 individual events, but many of those I’ve done many times. So I’ve done a lot of shows and events.

Ginger Perry: And now you’ve diversified. You also did comedy. Also, you did women’s self-help authors and all kinds of different things.

Nona Gandelman: Well, I started to diversify, especially when I was booking the Olympic all the time. I wanted to do some special things and I created a comedy night in Boulder, which Boulder didn’t have, I don’t think, up to that point. And that’s when I met Roseanne Barr.

We did many Monday night comedy nights with her. She also did a headline for a women’s festival I produced for the Hilton Harvest House on a Friday. What was it called? A FAC? Yeah, FAC. And I brought in Judy Tenuta, Sarah Bernhardt, Emo Phillips, and Louis Johnson.

So, I did a lot of comedy and started working with best-selling authors. At first, my colleague Jo-Lynne Worley asked me if I would do something for her, and she wrote a best-selling book, “The Dance of Anger.” So I brought her in. She was very successful, and then I just kept doing that.

Ginger Perry: Yeah, so then it actually led you to work with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, who you still represent.

Nona Gandelman: Well, that came from Tammy Simon, at Sounds True, and my friend Andrea Davis, a singer-songwriter in Boulder.
She was working at Sounds True and she said, ‘You know, there’s a cassette that Tammy has recorded that’s huge. You ought to check out this woman in Denver. Her name is Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes.’

Tammy introduced me, and I persisted for months and months. Finally, Dr. Estes gave me a chance to do a couple of events for her, one in Birmingham, Alabama, and one in Boston. The rest is history. She’s been my client for 30 years.

Ginger Perry: Wow. And you’ve still produced her?

Nona Gandelman: Well, now I produce training for her in Loveland at Sunrise Ranch. But I did go on the road with her. We were in Canada, all over the United States, early on in the 90s when “Women Who Run With the Wolves” came out and was a huge success. Se had absolutely no help. Luckily for me, the timing was perfect, and with my broad skill set, I was able to step in and really help her out.

Ginger Perry: And somebody else you kind of created was Ani DeFranco, who, of course, is huge and now is on Broadway in Hadestown.

Nona Gandelman: Yeah, that’s a great story. I’ll tell it really quickly. As you can tell, I have a million stories. I know we could be here forever, but we have limited time. But it is sort of a funny story.

When I finally got a chance to produce Ani, the first show I did with her was at September School in the Art Building. There, she stood in front of about a hundred people, all seated on the floor at her feet.

She did two sets of music, and from there, she stuck with me all these years. She was, what, 19 or 20 years old? It’s very unusual for a successful performer to stick with a small independent promoter.

Ginger Perry: And then she sold out Red Rocks?

Nona Gandelman: I’ve done two shows with her at Red Rocks, all over New Mexico and Colorado, and two with Meow Wolf.

I mean, you name a venue, and she is still occasionally calling me to do something for her, and she’s what, 52, with two kids?

Ginger Perry: That’s great.

Nona Gandelman: And she’s on Broadway in Hadestown, and I’m gonna see that in May.

Ginger Perry: Oh, so terrific. Well, we’re kinda winding up, I wanted you to talk about your, recent work with the incredible Jane Goodall. You worked with her for 10 years, you were still working with her, you just celebrated her 90th birthday with 11 other people and had lunch with her alone, and obviously, you’re best of friends. Tell us a little bit about

Nona Gandelman: Oh, I don’t know the best of friends! I’m one of her one thousand best!

Ginger Perry: Yeah, right?

Nona Gandelman: But yeah, there are a lot of stories about that, and honestly, I know we don’t have time.

But I was lucky enough to produce a tour for her and co-produce it in, I guess, about 1997 or 8. And went on to get a job at the institute in the DC area and worked very closely with Jane for many years. I would like to be on the road with her and have many experiences traveling with her and getting to know her. When I left the institute, she enlisted me to continue working with her as her literary agent.

So that’s my job for her now. Thank goodness I’m still connected. And yes, I just saw her for one of her many celebrations of her 90th birthday. It’s still going on. I just heard Clint Eastwood showed up at one of her birthday celebrations.

And I did have lunch with her, and I could look at her face and remember… She asked me, ‘How long has it been?’ and I said, ‘I’ve been working with you for over 20 years.’

Ginger Perry: Well, you’ve had a long, illustrious career and contributed a lot to this area’s culture and beyond that. And so what now? I mean, you’re winding down your music business. You still have these other interests. What do you see ahead of you? A little retirement?

Nona Gandelman: Yeah. Well, I feel semi-retired, Ginger, because I only work, you know, 5 days a week, not 24/ 7, which I did for years and years.

I feel a lot of freedom, and I love that I still work with Dr. Clarissa Pincola Estes Reyes, Jane Goodall, and Ani when she needs me. Occasionally, I do other projects. So, you know, I feel very blessed and love the Boulder community. It was joyful and thrilling work, and I’m happy I had an opportunity to dedicate part of my life to that.

Ginger Perry: Yeah. We’re thankful,, too. This is Nona Gandelman. She had a company called Maven Productions for a long time and branched out into a lot of different areas, and what a life. I mean, the people she’s met, the stories she could tell—we could go on and on. And this is Ginger Perry. Thank you for listening, and thank you to Nona for being here with me today.

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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2024-04-26Ringo Joon A changing climate is only one of the reasons why chocolate prices are rising and the size of chocolate treats is shrinking. On Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff talks with Michael Caines, chocolate maker at Boulder’s Moksha Chocolate who crafts it from bean to bar.

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In this movie review segment, KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo speaks with Boulder Weekly Film Correspondent Michael J. Casey about films. In this segment, he reviews the new Tennis Drama, “Challengers“, and a new release of the 1964 political drama propaganda anthology film, “I am Cuba“.

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The 2024 Boulder County Plein Air Festival returns this June for a month long celebration of the art of plein air, capturing the scenic vistas that Boulder County has to offer. The artists have been chosen, and will paint their chosen scenes from June 1st through the 7th. KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo spoke with featured artists Lindsay Jane Ternes, George Sanderson, and Chris Wiley, along with Open Studios Executive Director Mary Horrocks.

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The April selection for the Radio Bookclub is the Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones. This is the final book in the Indian Lake Trilogy and sees the return of protagonist and final girl Jade Daniels.

The book is set four years after the events of Don’t Fear the Reaper and Jade Daniels returns to her hometown of Proofrock, Idaho, after serving time in prison after taking the fall for her friend Letha.

Jade must face her demons and the curse of the Lake Witch to save herself and the town.

This show was taped in front of a live audience at the Boulder Bookstore on April 2, 2024.

This episode was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday April 25th at 9.00am.

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Listen play_arrow*CPW will protect Gray wolves and US 287 one of the deadliest roads in ColoradoKennedy Pickering 287 traffic study calls for improvementsA new study on traffic safety along U.S. 287 in Boulder County calls on officials to develop improvements that could reduce fatalities.

The study found that nearly a third of all fatal crashes in Boulder County in 2021 and 2022 were on HWY 287.

The Daily Camera says the study recommends the installation of a barrier between north and south bound lanes, from just north of Longmont, to the Boulder-Larimer County line. It recommends a second barrier from south of Longmont down to Arapahoe Road. Many of the fatal crashes, it says, involved drivers crossing the highway’s centerline.

The Longmont City Council voted unanimously to accept the findings of the study.

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CPW will protect Gray wolvesState wildlife officials are rejecting pleas from a group of Colorado ranchers who are asking the state to kill two gray wolves suspected of killing livestock.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been inundated with requests from ranchers all over the western slope. The requests to kill the wolves come after seven cattle were killed over three days in Grand and Jackson Counties earlier this month.

The ranchers believe two out of the ten collared wolves re-introduced into Colorado last year are responsible for the cow and calf deaths.

Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis said that the wolves suspected in the killings are about to reproduce and that killing the male would be irresponsible management.

In a statement, WildEarth Guardians commented, “Colorado has eleven known wolves right now and some 2.8 million cows. We are sympathetic to the livestock owners’, but that’s why there is a robust compensation program. We ought to be celebrating the fact that these wolves are denning and hopefully going to have pups. This is what Colorado voters wanted and what restoration looks like.”

A rancher’ group called the Middle Park Stockgrowers said they are disappointed and discouraged by the decision not to kill the wolves. They have vowed to continue their efforts.

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Green energy building rules lawsuitA group representing Colorado commercial real estate owners and developers is suing the state and the City of Denver over new “green energy” rules.

According to the Denver Post, the lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Denver.

It asks that new city and state environmental regulations be thrown out because they illegally go beyond federal guidelines by requiring expensive renovations to reduce carbon emissions.

A spokesperson for Conservation Colorado called the lawsuit a baseless attack on innovative programs that address pollution from big buildings.

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Buen trial closing argumentsThe fate of a former Clear Creek County Sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Christian Glass is now in the hands of a jury.

Both the prosecution and defense made their closing arguments yesterday in the second-degree murder trial of Andrew Buen.

Buen is also charged with official misconduct and reckless endangerment in the shooting death of 22-year-old Christian Glass. Buen has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Glass was returning from a trip to Moab in June 2022 when his car got stuck on a rock in Silver Plume. He called 911 for help. Prosecutors say he was having a mental health crisis as then-Deputy Buen and other officers arrived. Buen’s defense attorneys said that, in reality, Glass was drunk or on drugs.

Buen spent about an hour trying to persuade Glass to leave his car. When that failed, a bodycam video showed Buen broke the car’s window and ended up shooting Glass five times. Before Buen broke the window, he was in conversation with supervisor Kyle Gould, who was not at the scene but was watching a live-streamed video. Gould pled guilty in November and can no longer be in law enforcement or security in Colorado, among other penalties.

9News says that the deciding factor for the jury will be whether Buen was justified in using force to get Glass out of his car.

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Colorado gets solar grantsThe Biden administration has granted $156 million each to the Colorado Energy Office and Oweesta, a tribal-based nonprofit in Longmont. The funding aims to assist low- and moderate-income families in installing rooftop solar panels.

This allocation is part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s “solar for all” competition, which designated $7 billion for sixty applicants to enhance solar access.

According to Colorado Newsline, Colorado will utilize its funding to facilitate the installation of solar power in single- and multi-family homes as well as community solar projects. Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor stated that expanding access to rooftop solar will aid the state in achieving its clean energy objectives, reducing energy costs, and promoting the broader use of solar energy.

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Community wildfire protection plan webinarBoulder County will host a webinar next month to review its Community Wildfire Protection Plan updates.

The plan, which hasn’t been updated since 2011, identifies ways to reduce the risk of wildfire. According to Colorado Hometown Weekly, the new version is expected to be completed this year.

The Community Wildfire Protection Plan webinar is scheduled for May 23rd.

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In this podcast-only episode of the Radio Bookclub, author Stephen Graham Jones answers questions from the audience at our live-taping of the show at the Boulder Bookstore on April 2, 2024.

Listen to the broadcast interview with Stephen Graham Jones where he talks about his latest book, the Angel of Indian Lake, the final installment in the Indian Lake trilogy of horror books. That interview was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 9.00 am.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll talk about “cowboy up culture” and how it’s led to high suicide rates in rural Colorado. After that, Chris Moore shares his weekly commentary, Make Them Hear You. We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.

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Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. The suicide rate for people working in the agriculture industry is 3.5 times higher than other professionals nationally. In Colorado specifically, farmers and ranchers are dying at higher rates than the general population.

There’s many reasons why this reality exists, and there’s also some measures in the works to address them. Colorado Sun co-founder and reporter Jennifer Brown took a deep dive into this mental health crisis, and joined KGNU’s Jackie Sedley to talk about what she found.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a documentary making its way to Boulder tomorrow about the U.S.-led nuclear bombings in Hiroshima. Then, a lab accident has revealed an amazing superpower of queen bees … that, and more on This Week in Water. We’ll wrap up with our Listener Comment Line.

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On today’s Morning Magazine: What do soldiering and farming have in common? Military veterans who have gone through a program called Armed to Farm explain how they transferred their skills into the world of agriculture. As climate disasters increase, so […]

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Photo Courtesy of Jackie Sedley. Cities like Denver and Boulder have been offering financial incentives to get residents out of their cars and onto eBikes. Now the state of Colorado has jumped on board, to take the eBike rebate program […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll have the latest story in our Follow The Waste series - this time looking at what happens after e-bike batteries die. Then, City Cast Denver dives into the hype and anticipation surrounding the upcoming season of CU Buffs football. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we hear voices from La Raza Park, then a story about the Telluride Mushroom Festival. After that, it's Sports Talk with Jimmie and then Dot Org, our Friday spotlight on local nonprofits. Listen:

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Caring for Denver was created from a Denver Ballot initiative to help direct funding toward addressing mental health and substance misuse needs in Denver. With this enduring investment, Caring for Denver works with Community organizations and partners to help build vibrant Denver where all communities are strengthened by the mental health and substance misuse support they need.

In 2020 Caring 4 Denver helped found the Denver STAR program to provide alternatives to traditional police response. Council has already voted to expand STAR multiple times since it began, growing from one van to six in order to cover the entire city. It’s popular with both police and mental health professionals. https://caring4denver.org https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c4d-star.mp3 To find out more please look for the documentary on PBS12

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In this podcast-only episode of the Radio Bookclub, author Peter Heller answers questions from the audience at the Boulder Bookstore on August 17.

Listen to the broadcast interview with Peter Heller where he talks about his latest novel, The Last Ranger. That interview was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, August 24 at 9 am.

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The August selection for the Radio Bookclub is the Last Ranger by Colorado author Peter Heller.

The book tells the story of Officer Ren Hopper, an enforcement ranger with the National Park Service, tasked with duties both mundane and thrilling. When Ren, hiking through the backcountry on his day off, encounters a tall man with a dog and a gun chasing a small black bear up a hill, his hackles are raised. But what begins as an investigation into the background of a local poacher soon opens into something far murkier.

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Boulder Bookstore on Thursday August 17th, and was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday August 24th at 9am.

This is Peter Heller's fifth visit to the Radio Bookclub.

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Listen to more of our conversation with Peter Heller in our podcast Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub, where he answers questions from the audience at the Boulder Bookstore.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear how Colorado in general – and Boulder in particular – is positioned to play a key role in bringing semiconductor chip development back to the U.S. Then, Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff will be […]

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All Photos Courtesy of Jackie Sedley. On today’s “A Public Affair,” a conversation with the Partridges, a family irrevocably wronged by the criminal justice system. Please note that the interview you are about to hear contains mild-to-moderate descriptions of self-harm […]

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(Photo credit: Shannon Young) Elected officials, university leaders and community organizers were at CU Boulder’s Renée Crown Wellness Institute Monday to discuss gun violence prevention measures, including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. On this week’s Hemispheres, we share audio of […]

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(Photo and story by Zack Thompson) Listen to this story: (Download Audio) Social media is one of those things that is hard to escape, especially for younger generations. According to the Common Sense Census, teens spend on average more than […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, a film about missing and murdered indigenous people is set for tomorrow at Chautauqua. We talk with the director. Following that, the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), is uncertain as a Texas judge determines its legality. We will hear from DACA recipients on how they are managing the unpredictability. Later, herbalist Brigitte Mars will discuss raw food in her regular feature, "Naturally."

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On today's Morning Magazine, government officials, university leaders and grassroots organizers met yesterday at CU Boulder for a community conversation on gun violence prevention. The Maui wildfires are bringing attention to historic water disputes on the island. That story and more on This Week in Water. Then, we’ll go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, teens get their news and information from social media more than any other generation. High school student reporter Zack Thompson examines the implications for media literacy. Then, City Cast Denver sits down with an urban planner to assess the feasibility of converting vacant office buildings into affordable housing. Listen:

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Our guest this morning is Marcela Lay, a professional dancer who has been teaching various dance styles and helping form a dance community in Colorado. Producer of Havana Nights at the Dairy Center for the Arts and the local “A […]

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For the first time, John Lehndorff welcomed his Boulder Weekly food-writing cohort, Colin Wrenn, to Radio Nibbles. They talked about how they cover food and dining in Boulder and the best things they’ve eaten lately including Indian BBQ, Vietnamese fine dining, and […]

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Photo via Flickr A century ago Folsom Field opened its gates for the first time. Take a trip through its long history of expansion and renovation with Jimmie Searfoss on this week’s episode of Sports Talk. Listen: Download Audio

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James McBride’s newest book is THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE, a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. As the story begins, it’s 1972. Workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania are digging the foundations for a new development, […]

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Boulder City Council member Rachel Friend was one of 6 city council members who voted in favor of Ordinance 8585, to increase city occupancy limits for dwelling units across Boulder For the first time in decades, Boulder City Council has […]

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On today’s show, we talk with Shay Castle about Wednesday’s Boulder City Council meeting. Council members voted to change the city’s zoning laws to approve a new ordinance that will allow five unrelated people to live together in a residence. […]

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(photo credit: Maeve Conran) With kids headed back to school this week, many municipal outdoor swimming pools are closing up for the season. Some communities are marking the occasion by opening their pools to dogs. Maeve Conran paid a visit this week to […]

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(Photo courtesy the Nederland Jazz and Wine Festival) The waning days of summer sun and fun are calling us to get out and immerse ourselves in local sips and tunes in the mountains. Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff welcomed Stephanie […]

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This episode of From The Archives to the Air features an interview with Josh Shepperd, the author of Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting. The book traces the emergence of public broadcasting in the United States: […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about how allies of the oil and gas industry are challegning the new Bureau of Land Management rules in Congress. Then, the latest Cannabis Report shared information on a new state audit that says the […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about Colorado schools’ plans for the new academic year that started today. You’ll also get an excerpt of comedian Craig Ferguson’s recent conversation with Metro host Miram Schiff. Ferguson is making a tour stop […]

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Olga Gonzalez is the Executive Director of Cultivando, a women-run community resource for Latinx folks across Colorado. by Jackie Sedley. Cultivando is a Latinx community resource based in Adams County, perhaps best known for its independent air monitoring around the […]

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Currently, the cost difference of installing a heat pump instead of a centrally ducted AC system is about $1,800 for an average Colorado home. With a much higher rate of efficiency at a fraction of the carbon footprint, Federal, state, […]

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Listen: Download Audio Lewis Coal Mine Fire Mitigation Authorities will soon begin an effort at what they’re calling a “proactive effort to reduce the potential” for a surface fire in open space south of Boulder. The Colorado Division of Reclamation, […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll look at heat pumps; a piece of energy saving equipment now eligible for a slew of government-subsidized rebates. From “acidification” to “tipping point”— sign language is adapting to climate change. That story and more on […]

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Host Elise Matatall (she/her) chats with Dr. Andy Scahill (all pronouns) about Rainbow Cult, a queer interactive, camp movie and drag experience hosted at various locations in Denver and Aurora. Follow Rainbow Cult on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowcultshow and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowcult

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Underground Music Showcase is Denver’s longest and largest music festival, featuring nearly 150 bands performing over three days on S. Broadway. Recorded live at Mutiny Information Cafe and hosted by Colorado youth, Underground at the Showcase features interviews with festival […]

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You’ve probably heard awareness campaigns about online scams targeting seniors – but what those aimed at teenagers? As teens and tweens grow up in digital spaces and join social media platforms, scammers are finding a new, younger audience. KGNU’s Emily […]

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Colorado To Launch Statewide E-Bike Rebate Lottery Colorado is launching its statewide e-bike rebate program this week. Eligible residents can begin the application process through the Colorado Energy Office’s website from 9 am this Wednesday to 1 pm next Monday. […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about ways scammers are targeting teens and tweens online. Then, City Cast Denver tackles the issue of access to some of Colorado’s most famous mountain hiking spots and who has the legal authority to […]

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During KGNU Media Gardens’s 5 day Youth Podcasting Summer Workshops of 2023, four youth ages 12 to 17 years old worked as a team to produce short-form podcasts on topics of their interest. In Collabcast, the campers, DanQi, Lucia, and […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear the latest on Utah’s blocked abortion ban, that’s been on hold for over a year. Then, we’ll dive into the Colorado River, with a painter as our guide. And we’ll wrap up with “Dot Org,” […]

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Listen: Download Audio Ryan Partridge’s Story and “Deliberate Indifference” to Mental Health in Boulder County Jail Yesterday, we reported on the story of Ryan Partridge, who, after a 6-year court battle, won a $2.5 million settlement from Boulder County. The […]

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Pedaling Minds first started in 2014 as Mike Friedman’s part-time passion project and was converted to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in 2017. To date, over 1,500 children have learned how to ride a bike and have improved bicycling skills and […]

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Longmont Latinx Voices (LLV) was formed in 2019 to FUNdraise for undeserved Latinx youth in Longmont and Saint Vrain valley school district. Their Mission is to Provide scholarships through cultural community fundraisers to increase educational and extracurricular opportunities for Latinx […]

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Dr. Alana Morales from the March 2023 Principal Update from her YouTube Channel. For the August edition of Black Talk, Michele Simpson sits down with Dr. Alana Morales after her first year as Principal of Boulder High School to hear […]

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Immersive is the style du jour, from Denver’s psychedelic Meow Wolf or beguiling Van Gogh exhibit, to the “liquid sky” music shows at Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium. Even the Barbie movie and the reopened Casa Bonita restaurant are being billed with […]

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(Photo courtesy of https://marytayloryoung.com) One doesn’t have to be a climatologist to see the ways in which our habitats are changing. Mary Young is the author of more than twenty books on the landscape, heritage and natural communities of the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, how have our natural environments charged over the course of our lifetimes? We’ll hear from one naturalist who has documented those changes. She’ll be presenting her new book this evening. Summer is winding down, and if […]

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Listen: Download Audio Public Boulder Commissioner Hearings to Discuss New Ballot Measures The Boulder County Commissioners will be holding two public hearings regarding potential ballot initiatives for November, including one that would help establish a reliable funding source for affordable […]

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The Halluci Nation, an indigenous electronic music group from Canada, will be performing tomorrow at the Levitt Pavilion along with award-winning singer/songwriter Samantha Crain and multi-disciplinary artist and rapper, Frank Waln. The concert is part of the All My Relations […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about the All My Relations Celebration bringing some of the biggest names in contemporary North American Indigenous music to Denver’s Levitt Pavilion. Then we’ll get the details on how the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center is marking the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, while connecting the dots back to the legacy of nuclear weapons manufacturing in the Front Range. Then herbalist Brigitte Mars will have her regular Wednesday feature, "Naturally." Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, immigrant-led advocacy groups are holding a day of action today to call on Congress to pass legislation to reform the nation’s visa system. The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is under way. That story and more on "This Week in Water." Then, we’ll go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners.

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On today's Morning Magazine, the Taste of Ethiopia Festival is the latest gathering to make a comeback from a pandemic hiatus. We’ll speak with one of their volunteers. Then City Cast Denver, we’ll hear why one reporter is calling Colorado the best state in which to buy an electric vehicle. Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about regional food insecurity. Then, we’re walking with KGNU’s Shelly Schlender through Long Canyon in this month’s edition of the “Nature Almanac.” After that, it’s “Sports Talk” with Jimmie. And then, dot org, our […]

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Photo courtesy of @cubuffswbb Instagram. The Colorado Women’s Basketball Team is coming off one of their best seasons in school history. Soon they will be moving to an entirely new conference, and they have the opportunity to come in as […]

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Photo courtesy of Feed the Children. Next Thursday Feed the Children, Boulder Voices for Children, and several CO natural products brands are partnering to provide 400 local kids and their families with backpacks containing school supplies, food, and hygiene products. […]

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Listen: Download Audio Neguse Encourages Veterans to Apply for PACT Benefits Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse held an online press conference Wednesday urging veterans to file a claim for benefits before next week’s deadline. The PACT Act, which greatly expanded VA […]

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Rise Against Suicide helps youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment, enabling them to find hope and healing Rise Against Suicide is a nonprofit based in Lafayette, Colorado whos mission is to help […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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Photo by Alexis Kenyon. The joy of fresh ripe local tomatoes, the beauty of local flowers, breakfast burritos and garlic scape pesto were top of mind on the August edition of Kitchen Table Talk on KGNU. Hosts John Lehndorff (Radio […]

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Photo courtesy of Gavin McGough from Rocky Mountain Community Radio. OmniSalud, a program which began in full this year, is connecting undocumented Coloradans with health insurance. For many, it’s their first time on insurance. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KOTO’s […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about OmniSalud, a program connecting undocumented Coloradans with health insurance. This time on the “Cannabis Report,” Leland Rucker brings us an update on the status of cannabis lounges on the Front Range as well […]

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Listen: Download Audio Potential Gas Leak Closes Boulder Justice Center The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department evacuated its staff from the Criminal Justice Center Building on Wednesday evening after deputies detected a strong natural gas smell. After an investigation, the Boulder […]

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On today's A Public Affair, News Director Shannon Young takes us to the Sun Valley Neighborhood of Denver, near the intersection of West 8th Street and Federal Boulevard.

There she meets with Lucha Martinez de Luna, Director of the Chicano/Chicana/Chicanx Murals of Colorado Project and multidisciplinary artist, David Ocelotl Garcia to discuss the past and present of Colorado’s Chicano Murals. Forty such murals were named to the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2022 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll speak with an environmental attorney about her new poetry book, and how those two career paths intertwine. Then we’ll go to Grand Teton and Yellowstone to hear about building preservation led by high school students […]

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Listen: Download Audio Colorado Air Quality Permit for Suncor Shot Down by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Colorado air quality regulators to revise an air quality permit for Suncor Energy’s refinery in Commerce City. This decision, viewed […]

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Earlier this summer, the College Board sent out Advanced Placement scores to hundreds of thousands of students across the country. These scores reflected on their academic performances back in May, and determine whether or not the sleepless nights of […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll examine how academic pressure and high stakes testing affects students’ wellbeing. Extreme heat in Arizona is causing iconic saguaro cacti to lose arms, tilt to one side, or collapse entirely. That story and more on “This […]

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Listen: Download Audio Space Force to Stay in Colorado Springs The U.S. Space Command will remain headquartered in Colorado Springs. That decision was announced by the Biden administration yesterday, reversing a decision made in the final days of the Trump […]

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Manuel and Patricia Oliver in front of their gun violence prevention tour bus. Photo by Maeve Conran. Different Organizations Tackle Gun Violence Prevention from Different Angles Gun violence in Colorado recently hit a 40-year high according to data from the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’re taking a close look at Colorado’s gun violence epidemic, from multiple angles. First, we’ll hear from the family of a victim of the Parkland school shooting. They were in Boulder this past Friday to meet with […]

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Listen: Download Audio Denver Housing Authority Announces Hotel Purchase The Denver Housing Authority’s board of commissioners has approved the purchase of another hotel that will be turned into supportive housing. The 194-unit Best Western Central Park hotel is at 4595 […]

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The informational session will be held City Council Chambers at 1777 Broadway. Photo by Ivonne Olivas. The City of Boulder and the University of Colorado Boulder are partnering to co-host an immigration informational session on adjusting immigration status and where […]

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Image from Wikimedia Commons. Every goal scored so far in this World Cup has come from a Coloradan. Listen all about the United States’ progress in the tournament, and the contributions from the local players on this week’s Sports Talk […]

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Photo by Por Jaijongkit. Between them, Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff and his guest, food critic Clay Fong of 5280 magazine, have reviewed more than 1,000 restaurants. They shared news about restaurant closings – including Ash’Kara – and restaurants opening […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, the City of Boulder will co-host a immigration law clinic tomorrow with a law professor from CU Boulder. We’ll have the details. Jimmie Searfoss will sprint in to give us his weekly update on local sports news. And on Dopt Org, we’ll hear about a local organization that aims to provide transformative outdoors experiences to women and girls.

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With the rise of open social media platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, nonprofits have new opportunities to develop close conversations with the communities they seek to support.

Many of these open social media platforms are also better aligned with nonprofits' values than major tech companies have been. What are the best ways for non-profits to get involved?

How do nonprofits navigate this emerging space in an already dense social media landscape? In this episode, we will hear from nonprofit leaders and technologists on how the emerging social networks relate to their organizations' goals.

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In this podcast-only episode of the Radio Bookclub, author Finn Murphy answers questions from the audience at the Boulder Bookstore on June 22.

Listen to the broadcast interview with Finn Murphy where he talks about his latest book, Rocky Mountain High. That interview was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, July 27 at 9 am.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear how local restaurants are teaming up with a local nonprofit to send supplies to Ukraine’s frontlines. Then, "Radio Nibbles" host John Lehndorff will be in the studio with food critic Clay Fong.

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The July selection for the Radio Bookclub is Rocky Mountain High: Boom and Bust in the New Wild West by Boulder author Finn Murphy.

The book tells Finn’s own story of trying to capitalize on the recent hemp growing revolution in Colorado, only to watch those dreams crumble as the price of hemp plummeted.

This is Finn's second visit to the Radio Bookclub.

This episode was recorded in front of an audience at the Boulder Bookstore on June 22 and broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, July 27 at 9 am.

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Photo by Alexis Kenyon. For this week’s “Naturally,” herbalist Brigitte Mars share the benefits of being stung by nettles and how they just might be the new Botox. Listen: Download audio

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Photo credit: Esther Hz, Celestial Beings, 18 x 20 inches, multi-media, agriCULTURE, Summer 2023. Image courtesy of the artist and BMoCA. The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art has brought together Boulder County farmers with local, internationally recognized artists for its […]

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Photo by Jackie Sedley. KGNU’s Climate and Environment Reporter and Report for America’s Jackie Sedley, alongside Sam Fuqua hosted a call-in show to discuss the complicated, turbulent issues surrounding Boulder Municipal Airport. Bri Leighman, a member of the community working […]

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It’s been nearly a year since women-led protests erupted in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini. As part of international solidarity actions connected to the protests, a group of Iranians, Iranian-Americans and supporters in Boulder created an affinity group […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll stop by the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s newest summer exhibition, agriCULTURE, which showcases the stories of Farmers and Artists. Then we’ll hear how the summer high season affects the sewage systems in tourist towns like […]

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Listen: Download Audio Defunct CollegeAmerica Students in Colorado Awarded $130M in Federal Student Loan Relief The federal government has agreed to offer $130 million in student-loan relief to 7,400 students who attended the Colorado campuses of the now defunct CollegeAmerica. […]

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Allen Ginsberg (left) with Peter Orlovsky In 1974, the late Allen Ginsberg co-founded Naropa University’s poetry department. As a tireless promoter of fellow Beat Generation writers, Ginsberg named the school in commemoration of one of his close friends: the Jack […]

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Perry’s shoe repair shop in Nederland. Shoes are a big source of waste. Not when we’re wearing them, but before and after they come and go from our feet. As part of our ongoing Zero Waste series, Sam Fuqua looks […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, what happens to all the shoes people buy in Boulder County and can they be recycled? We’ll answer that question in our latest installment of KGNU’s “Follow The Waste” series. “Underground climate change” is occurring under […]

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Listen: Download Audio Homelessness Census Shows Increase Across Denver The number of people experiencing homelessness in Denver is up by more than 31% this year over last year. That’s according to a new survey by the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative. […]

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In our Connections show today we hear about the latest finding from The Colorado Health Foundation Poll: Pulse survey that exposes how 40% of Coloradans say they are "just getting by financially, "including more than one in ten describing themselves as "really struggling" says, Austin Montoya, Senior Officer for Policy Advocacy Communications.

Montoya shares with KGNU's Rossana Longo Better that many residents must make tough choices- skipping meals, living with family or roommates when they would rather not, or having to work multiple jobs to get by every month.

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Montoya le comparte a Rosssana Longo Better de KGNU que muchos residentes se ven obligados a tomar decisiones difíciles como saltarse comidas y vivir arrimados con sus familiares o amigos aunque no lo quieran, y muchos tienen que tener varios trabajos para poder sobrevivir cada mes.

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Durante la reciente conferencia Psychedelic Science 2023, representantes de varias comunidades indígenas interrrumpieron el evento en protesta de la legislación llamada Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022.

Kuthoomi Castro, indígena mestizo Kichwa Dos Espíritus, nacido y criado en Ecuador, y Gabriela Galindo, nacida en Denver con varios linajes indígenas del norte de Mexico, comparten su preocupación y temor por lo que ellos consideran la apropiación de medicinas ancestrales con Rossana Longo-Better.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a Bureau of Land Management campaign to sterilize wild horses may have larger ecological impacts on the landscape and fire risk. We’ll hear why. Then, the City Cast crew sat down with Colorado’s former state historian […]

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Listen: Download Audio Unhoused Group Challenges Johnston’s Emergency Declaration A Denver rights organization run by unhoused people is warning that Mayor Mike Johnston’s declared state of emergency could be used to further marginalize people living on the streets. In a […]

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Jake Tapper regularly interviews world leaders and other newsmakers, but he also brings his knowledge of politics and the past to his political thrillers that are historically accurate. “All The Demons Are Here” is set in 1977. The story revolves […]

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On July 21st, Theatre Company of Lafayette premiers their latest show, “Edmond’s Stories”, at the Mary Miller Theater in Lafayette. Shows are Saturday nights at 7:30 and Sundays at 2, with a special show on Thursday night, August 3rd. Set […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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Rachel Steele purchased a home near the airport a few years ago. She fears that changes to the airport will cost her her home. Photo by Jackie Sedley. The future of the Boulder Municipal Airport is up in the air, […]

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Walker Martin has become the tenth-highest high school player drafted in the MLB draft out of high school in Colorado history. Listen all about it and more on this week’s episode of Sports Talk with Jimmie. Listen: Download audio

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the future of the Boulder Municipal Airport is creating a lot of turbulence. We’ll hear what the buzz is about. This week’s Dot Org looks at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, taking place this weekend at […]

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Listen: Download Audio Millennium Hotel Gunman Faces New Charges A gunman charged in February for a shooting at Boulder’s Millennium Harvest House faces new charges related to a Lafayette homicide earlier that month. 45-year-old Antonio Lucero allegedly fled the scene […]

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The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, a staple summer event in the Denver community, will return to Sloan’s Lake Park on July 22 and 23, 2023. The park will be filled with dragon boat races, great food, an Asian marketplace, endless […]

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Rise Comedy in Denver kicks off the RISE Comedy festival on July 20th. Running through July 29th, audiences can catch dozens of stand up performances, sketch comedy groups, and top-quality improv throughout the festival. KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo spoke with Nick […]

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The bee huts on Capella Ranch. Photo by Por Jaijongkit. Boulder County is known as a place where one can find all sorts of alternative therapies. An eager audience seeking health and wellness can find everything from salt spas to […]

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Photo by Jack Armstrong. The Regional Transportation District–or RTD–is offering free rides on all buses and light rails this month and the next. The so-called “Zero Fare for Better Air” program aims to improve the notoriously bad quality air in […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll go to a ranch in Lafayette to visit one of only three bee therapy facilities in the U.S. This time on the “Cannabis Report,” as Colorado reports the lowest cannabis sales in five years, the […]

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Listen: Download Audio Fines for Unsafe Driving on I-70 Mountain Express Lanes Begins Friday The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will no longer be issuing warnings for drivers who use I-70 mountain express lanes unsafely. Beginning Friday, drivers who use […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll have an update on the controversy over an oil and gas drilling ban near Chaco Canyon. Then we’ll get a refresher on changes to the law that governs mobile home parks in Colorado. Chris Mohr has his […]

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Listen: Download Audio Denver Mayor Declares State of Emergency on Homelessness Denver’s new mayor, Mike Johnston, has declared a state of emergency on homelessness and set a goal to house 1,000 unsheltered people by the end of 2023. This declaration […]

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Photo by Por Jaijongkit. Boulder has swapped out whackers and herbicide for goats as a form of weed control at Harlow Platts Community Park. The herd of goats were available for a Meet and Bleat event this past Saturday, and […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from bus riders as RTD waives fares for July and August in an effort to improve air quality. Then we’ll head to Boulder’s Harlow Platts Park to meet some of the goats performing weed […]

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Listen: Download Audio Border Wall Settlement There’s been a settlement in lawsuits brought by a coalition of 18 states, including Colorado, against the administration of ex-president Donald Trump. The coalition of states sued twice, in 2019 and 2020, alleging that […]

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In emergency situations, we know to call 911 for help. Those who respond first are often paramedics and firefighters. And they see all kinds of situations that many of us are unprepared to handle, much less respond to. But what […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll look at post traumatic stress as a brain injury with a retired fire captain who wrote a book on her experiences with PTSD. After that, the City Cast crew sat down with Westword editor to […]

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Listen: Download Audio New Denver Mayor Takes Office Today Former state senator Mike Johnston will be sworn in as Denver’s 46th Mayor this morning. Johnston went through two rounds of voting; first in a crowded field of 17 candidates, then […]

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Photo by Kira Zizzo. Today was Tube to Work Day, when roughly 200 participants commuted to work by tubing down Boulder Creek. There was a wide showcase of diverse outfits, ranging from business casual to Barbie attire. 25% of every […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we have reporters at Tube to Work day–we’ll hear from them live at Eben Fine Park. After that we hear about a summer skate camp in Telluride And then, it’s “Dot Org”, our weekly look at local […]

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Listen: Download Audio Marshall Fire Victims File Group Lawsuit Against Xcel Another lawsuit stemming from the Marshall Mesa Fire has been filed against Xcel Energy. In this latest filing almost 250 plaintiffs are seeking compensation for damages caused when one […]

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On the July edition of Black Talk, host Michele Simpson speaks with CU Regent Wanda James, who describes her approach to politics, activism, business, leadership, and life. We also learn about her early years as an “Air Force brat,” followed by her becoming a sociology major and member of the Naval Reserve Officer Corps at the CU Boulder campus.

Hear how Regent James perceives the intersections between the racial, political, social, and economic inequities that have been perpetuated by the cannabis industry and criminal justice system, and her role as one of nine Regents of the CU University system.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll get the inside scoop on Boulder’s new eBike rebate program. We’ll also introduce KGNU’s new Climate and Environment reporter, who just started with us as a Report For America corp member. Then, “Radio Nibbles” host John […]

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Listen: Download Audio Colorado Lawmakers Propose U.S. Bill For Farmer, Rancher Mental Health Colorado lawmakers introduced a federal bill to help farmers and ranchers have easier access to mental health care. Democratic Representatives Joe Neguse and Brittany Pettersen co-sponsored the […]

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Destination Freedom Black Radio Days broadcasted live from the Boulder studio with their radio play “The Difference.” The show explores racial tensions lurking beneath the workplace and dives into the fear that motivates modern white supremacist ideology. Cast members are […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll get a preview of what’s coming up in this year’s Boulder's Environment/Nature/Outdoors Film Festival. Chris Mohr has his weekly commentary, "Make Them Hear You."And then herbalist Brigitte Mars shares her regular Wednesday feature, "Naturally." Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a new state level tax credit for the purchase of qualifying electric vehicles. After that, “This Week in Water” digs into how nearly half of U.S. homes have PFAS compounds—the so-called “forever chemicals”—coming […]

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Listen: Download Audio Xcel Energy Named in Marshall Mesa Fire Lawsuit A new lawsuit stemming from the Boulder County Sheriff’s report on the December 2021 Marshall Mesa Fire, has been filed against Xcel Energy. Filed Monday in Boulder County District […]

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Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country On this week’s Labor Exchange we listen to the Labor Radio Podcast Network Weekly Roundup with highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country. The Labor Exchange is […]

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Summer festivals are in full swing across Denver. If you were anywhere near History Colorado yesterday – perhaps among the throngs of cyclists riding the car-free “Viva Denver Streets,” or within the crowds at the Denver Art Museum’s free admission […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll go to History Colorado to look at the future of an ancient building material. Then, City Cast Denver scoops up the dirt on the city’s new residential curbside composting program. Listen:

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Our Guest this morning is Sam Adams, sportswriter-turned-stand-up comedian, keynote speaker, book author, actor, and master of ceremonies. Sam performed his first standup comedy set in 2000, only a few months after his return from reporting on track and field […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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In this movie review segment, KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo speaks with Boulder Weekly Film Correspondent Michael J. Casey about films. In this segment, Casey reviews the film, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One“, now out in wide release, and the […]

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Firehouse Theater Company in Lowry will feature a staged reading of a brand new play by local artist, Kenya Fashaw on July 8th at 7:30 p.m. and July 9th at 2 p.m. The play is called, “Happy to be Nappy […]

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Rita Mae Brown (right) seated next to unidentified woman before the Lavender Menace Action, New York Public Library Digital Collections June was Pride Month! This edition of From the Archives to the Air begins with voices from the Denver […]

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The Grateful Dead have been playing at Folsom Field since the 70’s, and for the last time, the remaining members of the band took the stage in Boulder earlier this week. Take a dive into what it meant to the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear from Great Public’s Jay Clayton about the unique set of challenges posed against charitable giving and radio. Then, it’s the “Nature Almanac.” And finally, “Sports Talk” with Jimmie. Listen: (Download Audio)

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Image courtesy of Melissa Sevigny. Photo by Kevin Schindler. Science journalist Melissa Sevigny’s retraces the journey of Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter as they survey the full plant ecology of the treacherous Colorado River. The full story is captured in […]

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Photo courtesy of Carly Silberman from Growing Gardens. Freshly picked strawberries and fava beans were on the menu July 6 for Kitchen Table Talk, KGNU’s monthly one-hour call-in show. Hosts John Lehndorff of Radio Nibbles and chef Dan Asher of […]

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KGNU’s Joe Richey interviewed journalist, activist and artist Sonali Kolhatkar. Her new book is Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice. Listen in on their discussion about how broadcast media needs to change and the power of […]

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Listen: Download Audio Boulder e-Bike Voucher Applications to Open This Week The City of Boulder is launching the first wave of applications for its highly anticipated e-bike voucher program today. Two types of vouchers are available, as of 9 a.m. […]

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With all the rain and hail coming on the heels of a hard winter, your garden may be having a tough time. We bring in a panel of expert gardeners into the studio to talk about current gardening conditions and […]

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Photo by Gary Yost on Unsplash KGNU’s Benita Lee sat down with environmental journalist Steven Hawley to discuss his new book Cracked: the Future of Dams, in a Hot, Chaotic World. Listen: Download audio

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Listen: Download Audio I-70 Construction Begins A major reconstruction project along Interstate 70 is getting underway this week, and isn’t expected to be finished until 2028. The $700 million project, from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs, aims to […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we continue our special week featuring picks from our summer reading list. It’s also high season for summer festivals and we’ll hear a report from Telluride about efforts to celebrate that culture in a new museum exhibit.

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History books often glaze over the period in Europe just after the fall of the Roman Empire and before the rise of the feudal states. The so-called Dark Ages existed in the shadows of their better documented historical book ends. But there were plenty of engrossing events going on.

The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry that Forged the Medieval World is a book that zeros in on two sixth century queens who married into the early dynasty that consolidated power in what is now modern day France and somewhat beyond. News Director Shannon Young spoke with the book's author, Shelley Puhak. Listen:

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This week on the Morning Magazine, we'll share what we've been reading this summer. Today, we feature an interview summer intern Por Jaijongkit did with award winning author, Ruta Sepetys.

Her famous titles include historical fiction novels Between Shades of Gray and I Must Betray You. Her book Salt to the Sea won the Carnegie Medal in 2017. I Must Betray You has been shortlisted for this year's YOTO Carnegie Medal.

Sepetys's latest book is You, The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory. Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we commemorate the end of Immigrant Heritage Month by hearing from a history professor about the significance of civic and political immigrant organizations, along with the value of listening to the individual stories of immigrants. Then, […]

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On this “Bike to Work Day” Stew Sallo wheels by the KGNU studio in Boulder to give us a preview of his new book, The Deadhead Cyclist: Life Lessons on Two Wheels to the Tunes of the Grateful Dead. Listen: […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from the author of the new book Deadhead Cyclist here in the studio ahead of his book launch tomorrow. Then, Chris Mohr has his weekly commentary, Make Them Hear You. After that, herbalist Brigitte Mars […]

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Listen: Download Audio Health Officials Monitoring Plague Activity in Southwest Colorado The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is partnering with the Montezuma County Public Health Department to investigate and monitor cases of plague in southwest Colorado. One […]

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Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash The state of Colorado has appointed its first, full time Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission. The commissioner is expected to take a lead role in upcoming negotiations around the Colorado River and its water uses. […]

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Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Colorado. Laurie McGraw joined us for “A Public Affair.” McGraw hosts the podcast Inspiring Women, hoping to provide other women with the insight and inspiration needed in their careers. On the air, she shared […]

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Campeón climático Rafael Salgado, director ejecutivo de Calwood Educational Center nos habla sobre las precauciones que hay que tomar cuando vamos acampar en nuestros bosques. Mientras que Cristina Ramirez, especialista en educación y divulgación de Keep it Clean Partnerships parte […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about the work ahead from the newly-appointed first full-time Colorado River Commissioner. H20 Radio is taking a break this week. Instead we’ll hear from Colorado Senator Michael Bennet about how a recent rafting trip […]

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Listen: Download Audio New Police Video on Jor’Dell Richardson Killing Aurora police have released five new videos of the police killing of fourteen-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson that occurred on June 1. The videos, made public yesterday, show events from several different […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange we hear from Bill Easton, a recently retired grocery worker and union member about Denver’s 2023 PrideFest and Bill’s life as a proud gay man and member of UFCW.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from someone who treks up canyons for their sounds. Then, a dive into what's behind all those "We Buy Ugly Houses" signs and billboards as City Cast Denver sits down with a Pro Publica reporter who dug for the stories behind the signs. Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, members of Colorado’s Turkish community and local musicians have teamed up to organize a concert to benefit victims of the massive earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this year. We’ll hear from one of the […]

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Listen: Download Audio Boulder Rally to Mark Roe V. Wade’s Overturning Abortion rights advocates in Boulder will gather at the Central Park Bandshell Saturday to increase awareness about the ongoing fight for reproductive care in the United States. It’s one […]

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Colorado just seems to keep winning. Recap all the championships here on this week’s edition of Sports Talk. Listen: Download audio

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A series of massive earthquakes tore through a region along Turkey’s shared border with Syria in February of this year. The largest of them occurred on February 6th. It was the second most powerful earthquake in Turkey’s recorded history. The […]

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At the heart of Cosmos is a vision of writers, artists, and collaborators working together to build the future we collectively desire. The members of Cosmos are poets and philosophers, scientists and mystics, activists and ecologists, visual artists and musicians—people […]

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In the aftermath of a chaotic Twitter takeover, many people have moved away from centralized social media platforms to a new set of social platforms that are open-source, decentralized, and user-centered—like Bluesky, Mastodon, and Nostr. But civic-minded social platforms are […]

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Colorado’s very wet spring is producing bumper crops of veggies, greens, herbs and fruits. For the first Radio Nibbles of the summer, John Lehndorff talks with Darren Cook of Boulder Fermentation Supply about how to preserve, pickle and save the […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a renowned psychiatrist who specializes in trauma healing ahead of a talk he’s giving at Boulder’s Highland City Club. Then, "Radio Nibbles" host John Lehndorff speaks with Darren Cook from Boulder Fermentation Supply before serving up some local food news.

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The June selection for the Radio Bookclub is Sister Liberty by Colorado author Greg Hill.

This is Greg's third visit to the Radio Bookclub and this time he talks about his new novel Sister Liberty, which tells the tale of two widows and a child-philosopher who flee their native French village for America in 1885.

They find themselves, ironically, living within an Indiana cult (the Solemnites, whose edict forbids pleasure) and at the heart of a religious revival.

This episode was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, June 22 at 9 am.

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The Radio Bookclub is a collaboration between KGNU and the Boulder Bookstore. Every month, Arsen Kashkashian, head buyer at the Boulder Bookstore, selects a book to inspire listeners to read along together. The author will then join us for a discussion that airs the fourth Thursday of every month at 9am.

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On today's Morning Magazine, an audiologist will walk us through how to identify and prevent hearing loss. Then, Chris Mohr has his weekly commentary, "Make Them Hear You," centering today's discussion on amnesia. After that, herbalist Brigitte Mars shares her regular Wednesday feature, "Naturally," to talk summer watermelons.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we wonder what will the climate be like when today’s college students are approaching retirement age? A new book out today wrestles with that question, and author David Gessner joins us in the studio. Today's feature story from H20 radio is getting the ground truth about severe weather. Then, whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg died late last week. We’ll revisit some of his comments to KGNU about the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Facility south of Boulder.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we hear a special feature from Denver reporter Dave Ashton on the Nuggets Parade. Then, an exclusive story on the controversy around the Boulder Police Oversight Panel (POP) following the appointment and then removal of one of the panel members. After that, or weekly show Dot Org looks at local non-profits.

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Step Denver's vision is to help men find freedom from addiction.

Their goal is to help men in a state of desperation end their cycle of addiction, take back control of their lives, and transition to a safe and sober living environment where they can become productive, contributing members of their families and our community. Highly motivated men are given the opportunity to recover through our Peer Recovery Support Model.

To help them get there, Step Denver developed the Steps for Success program based on our four pillars: Sobriety, Work, Accountability, and Community. They receive guidance from their Recovery Support Manager — a Step alumnus and Certified Peer Recovery Coach — recovery education groups, 12 Step fellowship meetings, career counseling, life skills classes, and most importantly, another chance. At Step, we can stay sober together better than any one of us can alone. https://stepdenver.org https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Step-Denver-Paul-Scudo-4-13-23-edit.mp3 Interview by Andrew Thompson

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’lll get some expert advice about growing an edible garden this season. This morning on the “Cannabis Report,” is a sneak peek of Rocky Mountain High: A Tale of Boom and Bust in the New Wild […]

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Listen: Download Audio Boulder City Council to Consider Changing Single-Family Zoning Laws Boulder City Council members are considering changes to zoning laws that could allow for more duplexes and triplexes. The City Council meets tonight. The ordinance under discussion mirrors […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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Photo courtesy of Canva Download Audio On this week’s “Naturally,” herbalist Brigitte Mars explores natural stroke healing methods to implement before and after medical help arrives.

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The NAACP Boulder County and ECAACE (Executive Committee, African American Cultural Events BoCo) will host the annual Boulder County Juneteenth Celebration from June 17 to 19, (Camera file photo) Download Audio Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the newest […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about what’s in the works for Boulder County’s Juneteenth celebrations. Then we’ll take a look at state laws designed to limit the impact of the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions–or BDS– movement. Next, Chris Mohr has […]

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Listen: Download Audio Nuggets Victory Parade Planned for Thursday Morning The Denver Nuggets will celebrate their 2023 Championship title with a parade Thursday morning. The parade will begin at 10AM at Union Station and will proceed down 17th Street to […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about how Colorado insurance regulators have reached a tentative agreement with Cigna as part of an effort to create an affordable public option in the state. In This Week in Water, a study explores […]

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Listen: Download Audio Nuggets Win The Nuggets won this year’s NBA crown by knocking off the Miami Heat last night, in Game Five of their best-of-seven series. Final score: Nuggets 94, the Heat, 89. Last night’s celebrations following the win […]

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This morning's guest is Oriana Ledesma, who identifies as a queer, Filipino, American, veteran, woman, and filmmaker with brown skin whose work brings humanity to people subjected to social marginalization. Ledesma is the associate producer of the upcoming film Conte: A Short Story, highlighting a different side of the late Joanne Conte, the first transgender person elected to a city council in US history who went to work as an investigative reporter for our KGNU community radio station.

Oriana Ledesma, the storyteller of color works with El Dorado Films and the SFAU-based Veteran Documentary Corps, focusing on research and story development. The award-winning journalist, who covered the Iraq War, shares with KGNU's Rossana Longo-Better her interest in the representation of race, gender, and sexuality in media throughout U.S. history, and its legal and cultural effects.

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Storytellers of Color airs on the second Monday of each month as part of A Public Affair on KGNU. The main goal of the show is to provide a safe space for communicators of color, through a series of conversations, to elevate their voices and discuss issues of equality in the media. The show is inspired by recent gatherings of various working groups, including Latinx Voices, organized by Diamond Hardiman from Free Press’ News Voices Colorado Project, and Journos of Color Network led by Tina Griego, reporter, editor, and coach from Colorado News Collaborative. The Storytellers of Color series are a collaborative effort, with an open invitation to other storytellers to come into our airwaves, to tell their stories, and occupy the safe space we are providing every second Monday of the month.

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On today's Morning Magazine, the fatal shooting of a 14 year old by Aurora police sparks community outrage and renewed demands for accountability. We’ll have a report from Friday’s rally in Aurora. Then, City Cast Denver takes us to the newest club in the Queer Rebirth of Colfax. Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we'll hear from two DACA recipients who are worried about what could happen if the Supreme Court overturns the DACA protections. After that, we have “Sports Talk” with Jimmie Searfoss. Then, it’s “Dot Org”, our weekly look at local nonprofits.

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Boulder Officials Announce Causes Of Marshall Fire Boulder County officials announced the results of the almost 17-month-long investigation into the cause behind the Marshall Fire.

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department investigation has concluded that the devastating fire was not intentionally set, and the District Attorney says no criminal charges are pending.

Investigators determined the December 30th, 2021 wildfire had two ignition points that were fed by winds gusting up to 100 miles an hour. The two fires rapidly grew and combined into an inferno spanning more than six thousand acres in Boulder County.

Authorities said the fire first spread from a smoldering trash fire located at the 12 Tribes religious community. Residents there had been burning yard waste six days before the Marshall fire. Firefighters responded to a call about the yard waste burn on December 24th, but determined it was under control. Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson says the fire was put out that evening, and its embers buried as directed.

The second blaze, which ignited around two thousand feet upwind from the first, started less than an hour later. Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said the fire likely started from a faulty Xcel Energy electricity line.

A spokeswoman for Xcel, however, told the Denver Post that its power lines had nothing to do with the Marshall fire, and that the Sheriff’s investigation was flawed.

Dougherty said that while the city is not filing criminal charges, findings may lead to civil suits from victims of the fire.

The Marshall fire claimed two lives, and destroyed more than a thousand homes and commercial buildings. It remains the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. Fracking Concerns Lead to Statewide Action An anti-fracking group is trying to increase pressure on local and national lawmakers to phase out the controversial technique of extracting gas and oil from the ground.

The Safe and Healthy Colorado coalition and allies are calling for action from June 8th to 11th, as part of a nationwide effort to phase out fossil fuels.

The “Phase Out Fracking 2030” campaign is aimed at gradually eliminating new fracking permits in Colorado by 2030, which Kate Christianson of 350 Colorado says continue to be issued.

Fracking is the primary source of pollution contributing to the climate crisis and severe ozone air quality issues along the Front Range. Mobile Homeowner Program Gets $28M In Funding Colorado housing officials have earmarked over $28 million dollars towards a program that will help mobile home residents purchase the land their homes are on.

Governor Jared Polis said the program established a revolving loan and grant program to provide assistance and financing to mobile home owners seeking to organize and purchase their mobile home parks. According to the press release Thursday, nonprofits will manage the funding and provide technical and other support. Boulder Takes First Step to Improve Safety on Baseline Road The City of Boulder has initiated the first phase of the Baseline Road Transportation Safety Project, aimed at enhancing transportation safety for all travelers. This phase, anticipated to conclude by October 2023, focuses on Baseline Road from 28th Street to Foothills Parkway, involving repaving, restriping, and adding of bike lane buffers and crosswalks.

Phase 2 is scheduled for 2024, but is contingent on receiving federal grant funds. It will further improve the infrastructure. This project addresses the high crash rates for pedestrians and cyclists and aligns with the city’s Core Arterial Network initiative to establish a connected and protected transportation system. Boulder Pride Festival The City of Boulder is celebrating Pride Month with the annual Pride Festival in Boulder Central ...

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Denver-area photojournalist David Showalter’s new book, Living River, documents the people and ecosystems that thrive along and sustain the Colorado River. Photo of Colorado River by David Showalter The Colorado River supplies water to over 40 million people in the […]

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Photo by Alexis Kenyon On this week’s “Naturally,” herbalist talks about the plethora of common flowers that you didn’t know you could eat/use to make tea/ fancy floral essence water. Listen: Download Audio

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On today's Morning Magazine, we speak with a conservation photographer who has a new book out about the Colorado River. After that, Chris Mohr has his weekly commentary, "Make Them Hear You." Then, herbalist Brigitte Mars shares her regular Wednesday feature, "Naturally."

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a new photography exhibit at NCAR which looks at the effects of climate change through the lens of Indigenous communities on the frontlines. This Week in Water has a story about how manufacturers of PFAS compounds took a page from the tobacco playbook and hid the dangers of so-called “forever chemicals.” Then, We’ll go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a rally in Louisville that was part of a national day of action calling for gun violence prevention measures. Then, City Cast Denver examines the city council run off races on tomorrow’s municipal […]

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Listen: Download Audio Anti-Opioid Addiction Drugmaker To Pay $102.5M Settlement Colorado will receive millions of dollars more from another drug company, the result of a class action lawsuit filed by 42 states. The latest disbursement amounts to about $2.5 million […]

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Silvia Pettem’s “In Search of the Blonde Tigress” dips into the world of sensationalized Chicago newspaper headlines in the 1930s that claimed Eleanor was not only “the blonde tigress,” but also “the most dangerous woman alive.” But a closer look at […]

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On today’s show, we’ll speak with Community Cycles in studio about Bike to Work Month. After that, on The Nature Almanac, we hear about the American white pelicans that you may be seeing during your commute to work. Then as […]

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Listen: Download Audio Boulder Officials Declare June 2023 Gun Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Today, people observing the second annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day are wearing orange to honor survivors and victims of gun violence. In a press release […]

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Immigrant rights groups are organizing to put public pressure on Governor Jared Polis to sign House Bill 1100. It would prohibit state and local governance from renewing or agreeing with ICE, the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency to house […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Rossana Longo-Better speaks with an immigrant rights advocate about efforts to encourage Colorado Governor Jared Polis to sign a bill limiting immigration detention facilities. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles with local food journalist, John Lehndorff. (Download Audio) […]

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KGNU’s studio was perfumed with saffron this a.m. when chef Dakota Soifer arrived with warm breakfast paella in hand to join John Lehndorff for Radio Nibbles. They discussed the recent first paella in space, upcoming farm dinners, dining on The […]

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Listen: Download Audio Opponents Urge Against BLM Conservation Proposal The Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, is under attack by western lawmakers after introducing its Conservation and Landscape Health Rule to the public in Denver last week. The BLM oversees […]

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Listen: Download Audio Residents Express Backlash Against Upcoming Homeless Day Services Center in Boulder Condominium Complex Residents at a condominium complex in Boulder spoke out against the upcoming opening of a new homeless day services center. The center, located […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, everything you want to know about appealing your property valuation. We'll hear from the Boulder County Assessor Cynthia Braddock. Then, Chris Mohr Brings us his weekly commentary, "Make Them Hear You," and local herbalist Brigitte Mars talks about sunscreen on, "Naturally."https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MorningMagazine_2023-05-31-1.mp3(Download Audio)

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On today's Morning Magazine, a Supreme Court decision last week undermines the Clean Water Act. We will hear more on "This Week In Water." Then, we'll take you to a recent bilingual production of the Vagina Monologues. Also, some ideas for creating a pollinator-friendly garden. Finally, we hear from our comment line.

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On today's Morning Magazine, a Supreme Court decision last week undermines the Clean Water Act. We will hear more on "This Week In Water." Then, we'll take you to a recent bilingual production of the Vagina Monologues. Also, some ideas for creating a pollinator-friendly garden. Finally, we hear from our comment line.

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Listen: Download Audio Denver Schools Safety Plan Second Draft The second draft of the new Denver Schools Safety Plan leaves open the question of whether Denver Schools will have armed police officers on campuses in the 2023-24 school year. That […]

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Image created by Alexis Kenyon via Dall-E This month, with wildfire smoke blanketing the Front Range, Denver and surrounding areas have had some of the worst air quality in the world. And while the air has cleared, even on good […]

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This month the lower basin states on the Colorado River announced an agreement to cut their use of the river’s water by about 13% over the next three years. The deal avoids federal intervention for now and offers a short-term […]

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Aaron Massey is a dedicated community leader, student and education advocate and is the Senior Director of the Generational Schools Network. As Senior Director his mission has been to continue to elevate the education experience for all students and families, […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about several preschool closures in Boulder County. After that, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie, and then Dot Org, our weekly look at local nonprofits. (Download Audio)

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Listen: Download Audio United Airlines Pilots Picket In Denver United Airlines pilots seeking better pay marched outside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Denver Thursday, where their company’s board of directors was holding a meeting. Contract negotiations between United and the United […]

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Shoshoni is a residential ashram and spiritual retreat center nestled in the Rocky Mountains above Boulder, Colorado that provides sacred space for individuals to practice meditation and yoga, connect with nature, and experience the joy that lies within. https://www.shoshoni.org/ Interview […]

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The May selection for the Radio Bookclub is To Die Beautiful, by Boulder author Buzzy Jackson. The novel is a fictionalized retelling of the true story of Hannie Schaft, a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II. She became known […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear from science and environment journalist, Jim Robbins, as he tells KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon how poor air quality affects more than our physical health — it affects our mental health as well. Afterwards, food writer […]

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Listen: Download Audio Gov. Polis Signs Property Tax Relief Bill Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a tax relief plan Wednesday, which now will go on November’s ballot as Proposition HH. If voters approve the measure, it would remove $50,000 off […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we discuss this week’s historic Colorado River deal. The agreement announced Monday by California, Nevada, and Arizona helps in the short term but may make harder choices necessary in the long term, according to Colorado River […]

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Listen: Download Audio Chevron’s $7.6B purchase of PDC Energy creates the biggest Oil and Gas company in Colorado Chevron Corporation will soon become the largest oil company in the state of Colorado. That’s according to a report from the colorado […]

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Decades have passed since the last major overhaul of immigration laws in the United States. In that time, children have themselves become parents, without a path to citizenship in the country they grew up in. The Deferred Action for Childhood […]

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On today’s KGNU, we check in with the Alliance center. They’ve been bringing nonprofits and people together for almost twenty years. After that, the world’s largest lakes are getting smaller. That story and more on This Week In Water. […]

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Listen: Download Audio Christian Glass Family To Receive $19M Law Enforcement Settlement Three law enforcement agencies, along with the State of Colorado, have agreed to pay the family of a police shooting victim a $19 million settlement. Law enforcement fatally […]

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On today’s KGNU birthday edition of the Morning Magazine, we discuss how smoke from Canadian forest fires serves as a reminder about ongoing climate change, but also how transitioning to clean energy comes with its own set of challenges. We’ll […]

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Listen: Download Audio Barker Reservoir Expected To Spill Over Soon The City of Boulder announced Friday that Barker Reservoir is expected to flow over the spillway any day now. Last week’s rains, plus a surplus snowpack that’s now melting mean […]

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In this episode of It’s The Economy, KGNU’s host Liz Lane presents an interview done in early March by Rossana Longo-Better with Denver Post award-winning journalist, Saja Hindi, to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Birmingham. In the […]

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Award-winning African ecologist Paula Kahumbu, author of SECRETS OF THE ELEPHANTS, is one of the world’s preeminent advocates for elephant conservation and the fight against illegal poaching of elephants for the ivory trade. Her gorgeous co-authored National Geographic coffee table […]

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On today’s program, we speak with an ornithology expert from Environment for the Americas about an event this Saturday at Boulder’s Walden Pond celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. Then, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie followed by Dot Org, KGNU’s weekly […]

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Before and after Photos courtesy of John Lehndorff of the Voodoo Donuts building at 3210 Arapahoe Ave On today’s Radio Nibbles Food News Update, John Lehndorff weighs in on a quintessential Boulder code-violation moment, when the much-anticipated Voodoo Doughnut, 3210 Arapahoe […]

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Saturday, May 20 is World Bird Migratory Day. Environment for the Americas is a nonprofit that works to conserve bird populations through education and community outreach, will facilitate over 700 World Bird Migratory Day events across the Western Hemisphere. Boulder’s […]

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Image of John Trudell, via John Trudell Archives From the Archives to the Air, Part 3 In this third installment of KGNU’s From The Archives to The Air, we hear from three prominent figures in 20th Century Indigenous Peoples culture: […]

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Listen: Download Audio Flash Flooding May Have Led To Drowning Severe thunderstorms have caused flooding throughout Colorado, which may have contributed to one death. In some areas of Denver, almost two inches of rain fell in Thursday’s storm. Flash flood […]

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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.https://www.nami.org/Home Interview by Steve Miller

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Image via Briscoe Center for American History, Austin, Texas Weatherby Gallery From KGNU’s Archives to the Air, Part 2 Produced By John Kelin and Alexis Kenyon From KGNU Archival Audio On this second episode of From the Archives to the […]

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One of Boulder’s most iconic architectural landmarks – the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse – celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. The Museum of Boulder has an exhibit up to mark the occasion and the teahouse itself will be organizing some special […]

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On today’s program, we’ll hear how some state legislators representing rural areas describe their work this session to constituents. Then, the Cannabis Report will fill us in on some of the marijuana and psychedelic-related bills that got traction this session… […]

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Listen: Download Audio Yemi Mobolade Becomes Colorado Spring’s First Black Mayor Colorado Springs voters made history this week by electing the city’s first Black and first non-Republican mayor. Blessing “Yemi” Mobolade ran as an independent and defeated Republican Wayne Williams […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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On today’s program, we’ll have a glimpse of the discussions happening today at The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s educational conference at Denver University. Then we’ll get the details about how closures of special needs facilities are affecting families in rural […]

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Peter Underhill, longtime owner of Dot’s Diner passed away earlier this month from a rare and aggressive form of cancer at age 59. (image Courtesy photo/Megan Yalkut) On today’s Radio Nibbles host and Boulder Weekly food columnist, John Lehndorff tells […]

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Alpine natural rind cheese, via Loveland-based Colorado Farmhouse Cheese Instagram. Spring was in the air and taste buds for the May edition of Kitchen Table Talk, KGNU’s monthly hour-long food show. Co-hosts John Lehndorff and chef Dan Asher of River […]

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Lawmakers passed, and Governor Jared Polis signed into law, at least four major pieces of gun safety legislation this session. New laws include raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to twenty-one, and an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or […]

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On today’s program, Colorado lawmakers passed a slew of gun violence prevention bills this legislative session. We’ll hear from the head of Colorado Ceasefire. After that, a newly developed sponge can pull lead and other toxic metals out of water. […]

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Listen: Download Audio CO Supreme Court Eviction Notices The State Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Colorado landlords must give people living in federally-supported housing units thirty days’ notice of an eviction. That ruling is being hailed as a victory for […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange we conclude our conversation with University of Colorado law professor Ahmed White on his new book Under The Iron Heel – The Wobblies and the Capitalist War on Radical Workers covering the Industrial […]

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In the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, an outpouring of donations flooded to victims who lost everything to the largest wildfire in Colorado history. The Community Foundation, a Boulder nonprofit, took up the reigns for collecting these donations which amounted […]

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Boulder officials, with the help of contractors, are out to prove that when a commercial building meets its end of life, many parts of that structure don’t necessarily have to go to the landfill graveyard. They instead can be reincarnated […]

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On today’s program, we’ll have the latest installment in our award-winning “Follow the Waste” series; this time looking at efforts to deconstruct – rather than demolish – the former Boulder Community Hospital on Broadway. Then, City Cast Denver sits down […]

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Listen: Download Audio Flood Watch Continues For Denver Area Thursday’s steady rainfall made it the wettest day in Denver since March 14, 2021. According to The Denver Post, the storm that began Wednesday has dumped almost 20 percent of Denver’s […]

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Ekar Farm serves as a focal point for Denver’s Jewish community to come together around issues of food security, environmentalism, and urban farming. Each year, Ekar commits to growing 20,000 pounds of produce for food access partners including Jewish Family […]

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La captura de carbono es un proceso por el cual se retira el dióxido de carbono de la atmósfera. Hay varias técnicas de captura de carbono, como la reforestación y la agricultura de conservación. El Fondo para la Agricultura y […]

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On today’s program, we’ll get a debrief from the Colorado Sun’s political reporter on what did and did not pass during the legislative session. Then we’ll have a sweet Radio Nibbles with John Lehndorff and two guests, Kevin and Heidi […]

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This morning’s guest is Tamil Maldonado, chief operating officer and founder of the Raíces Brewing Company, which recently was awarded the Best Brewery “Por y Para La Raza” in Denver by Westword. Maldonado shares her vision to create a cultural […]

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Image created by Alexis Kenyon with help from Dall-E 3 years into the pandemic, school attendance rates are still at record lows across the country. In Colorado, according to the Department of Education, 1 in 3 students are chronically absent […]

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On May 4, flanked by state legislators and a dozen Native Americans, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation to protect Indigenous rights in Colorado. One piece of legislation enshrines the federal Indian Child Welfare Act as Colorado state law. When it […]

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May 5th marks a national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). The date comes with Indigenous-led efforts to raise public awareness around high rates of violence committed against Indigenous women and girls…and the lack of prosecution, […]

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On today’s program, we’ll look at some legislation in Colorado that specifically affects Indigenous residents. Friday was a day of awareness about long standing impunity in cases of missing and murdered indigenous women. We’ll hear interviews from a rally on […]

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Listen: Download Audio Colorado House Passes TABOR Refund Bill Colorado Democrats introduced last-minute legislation over the weekend that would alter the payout terms of the 2023 TABOR Refund. House Bill 1311, which passed along party lines on Sunday, would create […]

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The always fun Lisa Scottoline is back with her 37th novel, LOYALTY, a historical novel about the beginnings of the Mafia on the island of Sicily in the 1800’s. Readers will be transported to the dramatic and ruggedly beautiful island […]

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Listen: Download Audio Senators Approve Hospital and Pay Transparency Bills Colorado legislators are racing towards the May 6th finish line of the 2023 lawmaking season with multiple bills that are getting closer to the governor’s desk. On Thursday, state senators […]

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Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder, Colorado determined to make conservation so simple that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. Established in 1976, their innovative programs have helped more than 700,000 people save water, conserve energy, and […]

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On today’s edition of A Public Affair, host Benita Lee speaks with Dr. Kevin McSweeney, a veterinarian and longtime dairy farmer, who owns and operates Five Freedoms Dairy. After years of working on large dairies, McSweeney dreamed of managing […]

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Colorado has seen a 72% decline in the western bumble bee, according to a recent study from the National Academy of Sciences. Advocacy groups have been lobbying lawmakers for years to increase legal protections for bees and other animals that […]

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On today’s program, pollinator protectors are celebrating the passage of state legislation to limit the sale of neonicotinoid pesticides. This time on the Cannabis Report, we’ll get an update on the new state-funded loan program for cannabis social equity businesses. Then, […]

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Listen: Download Audio Colorado Wildlife Officials Approve Wolf Restoration Plan The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission made history yesterday, unanimously approving the state’s final wolf restoration and management plan. Commissioners held a marathon, nine-hour meeting at Colorado Mountain College’s Spring […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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The state legislature is in the final days of the session and the pressure is on to tie up loose ends and pass pending bills. One bill that passed Saturday attempts to address poor air quality along the Front Range. SB […]

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On today’s program, we’ll take a look at what the state legislature has been doing to craft policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Chris Mohr has his weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You”. Then herbalist Brigitte Mars shares her regular Wednesday […]

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Listen: Download Audio Amendments Suggested For Polis’ Housing Bill Democrats in the Colorado House have announced plans to try to amend a land use gutted by the Senate. Senate Bill 213 has the governor’s support, but has faced opposition from […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll visit “cancerland” through the eyes of a local author with lived experience. Then, as sea ice shrinks in the Arctic Ocean and shipping routes open, vessels face an unexpected obstacle, that story and more on […]

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Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants to be on the receiving end of, but it is a leading cause of death in this country. However, sharing the experience with others going through the same life and death fight can […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange we continue our conversation with University of Colorado law professor Ahmed White on his new book covering the Industrial Workers of the World called Under The Iron Heel – The Wobblies and the […]

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Host Elise Matatall chats with newly arrived Denverite Hadassah Damien. Hadassah (she/they) is a design strategist and facilitator, economics researcher and finance educator, open-source technologist, award-winning LGBTQ artist, and entrepreneur. Hadassah’s Podcast: https://ladieswhocrunch.club Personal finance and progressive economics offerings: https://www.ridefreefearlessmoney.com/ […]

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On this Public Media Giving Day, KGNU News Volunteer John Kelin and News Producer Alexis Kenyon dug into the station’s archives and put together this first of four archive specials. Listen: (Download Audio)

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In this movie review segment, KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo speaks with Boulder Weekly Film Correspondent Michael J. Casey about films. In this segment, Casey reviews the film, “Polite Society“, now out in wide release. He also previews a new program on The Criterion […]

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The Seicento Baroque Ensemble will be hosting a landmark performance of Bach’s masterwork the St. John Passion the first weekend of May. Performances will be in Arvada on May 5th, Denver on May 6th and in Boulder May 7th. Not […]

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Photo via Jimmie Searfoss Twitter It’s hard to overstate the amount of hype generated by former NFL champion Deion Sanders’ new role as CU Boulder’s head football coach. Tickets to the team’s Black and Gold scrimmage game sold out weeks […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we get a Boulder City Council Update. After that, we hear from fans at CU Boulder’s Black and Gold Scrimmage. Then, it’s Dot Org, our weekly spotlight on local nonprofits. Listen: (Download Audio)

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Listen: Download Audio Bennet Reintroducing Superbug Antibiotic Development Bill Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill they hope will encourage the development of new antibiotics that target drug-resistant infections. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet joined in re-introducing the bipartisan bill, known as the […]

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Project V.E.T.S. is a Boulder, Colorado based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of animals around the world. They achieve this goal by collecting Veterinary Equipment, Technology and Supplies (V.E.T.S.) from veterinary hospitals, veterinary colleges, human hospitals, […]

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In this podcast-only episode of the Radio Bookclub, author Shelley Read talks about her relationship to the characters in her novel, publishing her first novel and life in the Gunnison Valley. Listen to the broadcast interview with Shelley Read where […]

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In Colorado, when we look up at the rocky mountains, it’s difficult to imagine how much those snowy white peaks mean to the rest of the world. But for more than a hundred years, millions of people have relied on […]

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How much should you really tip when you dine out? What’s fair to you and the server? Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff talked with writer Kate Jonuska about her recent Boulder Weekly feature on the highly contentious issue of tipping and […]

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The April selection for the Radio Bookclub is Go As A River, by Colorado author Shelley Read. This novel introduces readers to Victoria Nash who is just a teenager in the 1940s, but she runs the household on her family’s […]

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Listen: Download Audio Three Suspects Arrested In Rock-Throwing Spree Three high school seniors arrested in connection with a series of rock throwing incidents will appear in court this morning. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office announced Wednesday that the suspects had […]

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Coming up on today’s program we’ll check in on water levels along the Colorado River. Then Radio Nibbles will provide tips on tipping. Listen: (Download Audio)

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IMAGE BY Alexis Kenyon via DALL-E Many of us assume everyone has access to the Internet. In light of the last few years of global pandemic, however, we observed headlines about the unconnected and the issues that were created in […]

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What happens when baby birds aren’t successful in their initial attempts to fly? They may end up with Donna Nespoli, a bird rehabilitation expert and founder of Colorado Native Bird Care and Conservation. KGNU’s Benita Lee spoke with her about […]

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Dandelions, despite being extremely difficult to get rid of, are great for the soil and they’re one of the first foods for the bees in the springtime. Along with being 100% edible for human consumption, gardeners can use dandelions in […]

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(Photo: Trevor McCarthy who works at Safeway in North Longmont speaks to AG Weiser during the meeting in Longmont on Tuesday April 25, 2023. Credit: Maeve Conran) Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser has been visiting communities around Colorado who could […]

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Colorado’s Attorney General is holding public meetings on the proposed merger between the parent companies of Safeway and King Soopers. We’ll hear what Longmont residents had to say yesterday. Spring is baby bird season. We’ll visit a the home of […]

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Listen: Download Audio Farmer ‘Rights to Repair’ Bill Colorado became the first state in the nation yesterday to guarantee farmers access to resources necessary to repair their agricultural equipment on their own. The farmer’s right to repair bill requires manufacturers […]

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How much did the labor battles of Colorado coal workers contribute to the legal gains of the New Deal Era? Perhaps more than you think. A new book out from the University of Colorado Press details how a labor movement […]

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On today’s program we’ll dig into some of the lesser known histories of labor struggles in Colorado’s coal fields with a local author. Replacing lead pipes with PVC? A new report says that’s leaping from the frying pan into fire, […]

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Listen: Download Audio SCOTUS Climate Ruling Affects Boulder City officials in Boulder are hailing a U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow lawsuits brought by municipalities in five states, including Colorado, to move forward in state courts. The high court yesterday […]

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Listen: Download Audio Winter’s Last Hurrah? Another spring storm might hit the Front Range Tuesday and Wednesday. Blasting in from the Pacific, the system is expected to bring both heavy rain and wet, heavy snow throughout the region. Up to […]

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Photo: Dr. Richard Reading with Mongolian butterfly researchers, Dr. Gantigmaa Chuluunbaatar and PhD student Bayarmaa Duinkherjav Pollinators play a key role in ecosystems around the world, but are under stress due to a number of factors. One of the nation’s […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll go to the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster to hear about the work they do locally and abroad. After that, City Cast Denver speaks to an urban planner about transforming suburban sprawl into dense and walkable “15 […]

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Jennifer Herrera’s debut thriller and first in a series is THE HUNTER.After reckless behavior costs NYPD detective Leigh O’Donnell her job and her marriage, she returns with her four-year-old daughter to her beautiful hometown of Copper Falls, Ohio in this richly atmospheric novel.Three men in town have drowned in what Leigh suspects to be a triple homicide. She hopes that by finding out who killed them, she just might get her life back on course.Tune in for her explanation of why fictional murder victims are usually women, yet statistics say 80% of homicide victims are men.Jennifer Herrera is a former philosophy grad student turned literary agent (still her day job), whose first task in the publishing world was ghost writing.https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HerraraFINAL.mp3Top authors are interviewed on this 10-minute program that captures their words about their books and ideas and often the story behind the story. The show, hosted by Diana Korte and engineered by Gene Korte, has been in production for more than 25 years.

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On today's Morning Magazine, for the first Friday of the month, we have the Nature Almanac. After that, we tune into Sports Talk with KGNU’s Jimmy Searfoss and Dot Org our weekly look at local nonprofits.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/020323.mp3(Download Audio).

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Hope Lives! adds quality of life to breast cancer patients by offering integrative support services and products that help manage the physical, emotional, social & financial side effects of breast cancer treatment https://www.hopelives.org/https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HOPE-LIVES-DOT-ORG-FINAL.mp3

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On today's Morning Magazine, the new Center for African and African American Studies formally inaugurated its space on the CU Boulder campus yesterday. The center - known as “the cause” - is the first space of its kind on a Colorado university campus. This time on the Cannabis Report, we hear about research from the NIH and Stanford University challenging widely held beliefs about a link between marijuana use and mental health issues. Then, Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff will be in the studio to catch us up on local food newsListen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MorningMagazine_2023-02-02.mp3(Download Audio).

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On today's Morning Magazine, we get an update on Broomfield’s new solar co-op. Then we have our latest “Follow The Waste” story, this time, looking at one way to reduce trash from takeout orders. Finally, it's Chris Mohr's weekly commentary, "Make Them Hear You," and herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her Wednesday feature, "Naturally."Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MorningMagazine_2023-02-01.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, a public health professor shares how research is showing the value of early and evidence based sex education; from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, we’ll hear about an after-school cultural development program by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; and from This Week in Water, it’s being called an “environmental nightmare”—but the perpetrators may never be caught. Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MorningMagazine_2023-01-31.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll look at policies around domestic animals in the urban wildlife interface in Telluride andCityCast Denver chats with The Colorado Sun’s environment reporter about some proposals ahead of a federal water management deadline.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-30-23MorningMagazine.mp3(Download Audio).

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On today's Morning Magazine, A Young Adult book reviewer sits down with two local authors. After that, we hear about a student-run rally get keep NARCAN in schools in Durango. Then, it's Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss, and Dot Org, our weekly look at local nonprofits.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mag.mp3(Download Audio).

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Colorado Environmental Film FestivalThe Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films with representatives from local and national organizations. CEFF screens feature length and short films by foreign, local and young filmmakers. True to the spirit of Colorado, this event is supported and attended by people who value the natural world and share a passion for the power and beauty of film. https://ceff.net/https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CEFF-3.23.mp3Steve Miller interviews Shawna Crocker.

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ChatGPT, short for "Conversational Generative Pre-training Transformer," is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI that can understand and generate natural language with a high degree of accuracy. It has been a hot topic lately, for contexts in education and industry. This technology is capable of tasks such as language translation, question answering, and text generation - all while generating human-like responses.This month's show features Kai Larsen, a researcher and professor at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Kai is an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence and we discuss how ChatGPT might revolutionize the future.Hosted by Brayden Mahdavi.https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Looks-Like-New-2023-01-26.mp3

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The January selection for the Radio Bookclub is Blackwater Falls, the latest novel by Colorado-based author Ausma Zehanat Khan.The book introduces readers to Detective Inaya Rahman of the Denver Police Department who is called in to investigate the disappearance of girls from immigrant communities in the Colorado town of Blackwater Falls.Delving deep into racial tensions, and police corruption and violence, Blackwater Falls examines a series of crimes within the context of contemporary American politics with compassion and searing insight.Ausma Zehanat Khan practiced immigration law in Toronto and has taught international human rights law at Northwestern University, as well as human rights and business law at York University.This episode was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, January 26 at 9 am.https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-24-23_BlackwaterFallsRadioBookClub.mp3 Subscribe to our Radio Book Club Series on iTunes to get new editions and web-only content. Also on Spotify and Stitcher.The Radio Bookclub is a collaboration between KGNU and the Boulder Bookstore. Every month, Arsen Kashkashian, head buyer at the Boulder Bookstore, selects a book to inspire listeners to read along together. The author will then join us for a discussion that airs the fourth Thursday of every month at 9am.

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On today's Morning Magazine, several city and county officials, business figures, and Boulder residents gathered at the Boulder Chamber of Commerce yesterday to discuss so-called “high utilizers." We’ll have a report back from Alexis Kenyon. After that, Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff will be in the studio with guest and fellow Boulder County foodie, Gil Asakawa. Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MorningMagazine_2023-01-26-2.mp3(Download Audio).

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In our studios of KGNU on Connections Call-in Show, we hear from Beth Eldridge, a victim and Marshall Fire Recovery Navigator, an elder victim Elsie Chavez, who lived in a mobile home in old Superior, accompanied by her son Arthur Chavez and Bernardo Padilla a grassroots community activist from mobile home parks with the group Si Se Puede to share their experiences on the recovery of the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history.Most of the victims are still working on rebuilding and share their personal struggles with co-hosts Fiona Foster and Rossana Longo-Better.Grant support for this Series on Natural Disaster Preparedness provided by the Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action and Resilience, OSCAR.https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Connections_2023-01-20_Edit4Post.mp3(Download Audio) https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VictimsMarshallFireElsie-TedChavez.NOSUBTIITLESmp4.mp4

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We'll be talking about dogs this morning on A Public Affair and taking your calls. Our guest is Marc Bekoff, author of over 30 books and professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at CU-Boulder. His books include Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do.https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/APublicAffair_2023-01-25.mp3(Download Audio)

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In today's Morning Magazine, We'll hear from a local doctor and author about his new book, which explores the link between population growth and ecological disease. Chris Mohr is still out this week - but we will have the latest edition of Naturally with herbalist Brigitte Mars.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-25-23MorningMagazine.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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El Departamento del Interior de los Estados Unidos anunció un programa nacional de 228 millones de dólares para combatir y recuperarse de incendios forestales, 7 millones de ellos han sido asignados a Colorado, pero para la comisionada Marta Loachamin no es suficiente para enfrentar los costos de los desastres naturales y la necesidad de prepararse para la futura crisis climática. Elsie Chavez, víctima de Marshal Fire que vivía en una casa manufacturada en Old Superior, sigue ala espera de reconstruir. Durante el año pasado, sobrevivió al cáncer, y ahora le han diagnosticado con cerebral palsy.El fondo de incendios forestales del condado de Boulder ha recaudado más de 43,06 millones de dólares. Marina La Grave, especialista en equidad climática de la ciudad de Boulder, nos habla sobre el programa de navegadores de recuperación. La Oficina de Sostenibilidad, Acción Climática y Resiliencia del condado de Boulder, OSCAR, proporciona una beca de apoyo para la producción de ésta serie sobre preparación de desastres naturaleshttps://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/01-15-23_PLV_KGNU_OSCAR_Webpost_mixdown.mp3(Download Audio)The United States Department of Interior announced a national 228 million dollars program to fight and recover from wildfires, 7 million of those assigned to Colorado, but for Commissioner Marta Loachamin it is not enough to face the costs of natural disasters and the need to prepare for the future climate crisis. Elsie Chavez, a Marshal Fire victim who lived in a mobile home in old Superior, is still trying to rebuild. During this past year, she survived cancer and now she has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.Boulder County Wildfire fund has raised over 43.06 million dollars. Marina La Grave, climate equity specialist speaks about the program the recovery navigators.Grant support for this Series on Natural Disaster Preparedness provided by the Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action and Resilience, OSCAR. https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VictimsMarshallFireElsie-TedChavez.NOSUBTIITLESmp4.mp4

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On today's Morning Magazine, nearly 15 thousand upcoming students have enrolled in Colorado’s new universal preschool program. We’ll get the details from Chalkbeat Colorado. After that, Colorado wildlife commissioners are soliciting public comments on the state’s wolf restoration and management plan through a series of public meetings including one scheduled for tomorrow. Finally, this week in water gives us three reasons to be optimistic about the climate.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MorningMagazine_2023-01-24.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll visit two different traditional events in Denver. First, we’ll go to the kick off for Lunar New Year celebrations at the Far East Center. Then City Cast Denver takes us to the National Western Stock Show, which wrapped up yesterday.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Morning-Mag-1-23-2023.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we talk with Boulder Beat's Shay Castle to get an update on a controversy over new appointees to Boulder's Police Oversight Panel. After that, we hear about a design studio tackling affordable housing. Then, as always, it's dot Org, our weekly look at local nonprofits on Friday.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MorningMagazine_2023-01-20.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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My guest is artist and singer Melissa Newman, one of the 5 daughters of actor Paul Newman who died in 2008. She spoke with me about her dad’s posthumous memoir, “PAUL NEWMAN, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man.”It was compiled from interviews he gave to a close friend, and it sheds light on the self-doubt of the seemingly cool and calm Hollywood legend who was a deeply private man living an intensely public life.His major film roles (out of 65 movies) include 3 of my favorites Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Sting. He was also a race car driver starting at age 47. He won several national championships and took home the prize at his last race behind the wheel of a 700-horsepower Corvette when he was in his 80s.A leading philanthropist of the 20th century, Newman raised and donated nearly $1 billion to many charities. Newman had six children and was married to Oscar-winning actress Joanne Woodward for fifty years.Photos from the Newman family collection.https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Newman-final2.mp3Top authors are interviewed on this 10-minute program that captures their words about their books and ideas and often the story behind the story. The show, hosted by Diana Korte and engineered by Gene Korte, has been in production for more than 25 years.

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On today's Morning Magazine, a final deadline for approving or denying an air pollution permit for the West Elk Coal Mine in western Colorado could come as soon as tomorrow. The Cannabis Report has this week's marijuana news both inside and outside Colorado, including reports of large-scale illegal activity in Oklahoma and further drops in Cannabis sales in Colorado. Finally, Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff will catch us up on local food news.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-19-23MorningMagazine.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a program to inform parents about fentanyl, opioids and overdose reversals happening tomorrow night. Wyoming researchers are taking to the air to look after the health of pronghorn sheep. Chris Mohr is out this week and the next - but we will have the latest edition of Naturally with herbalist Brigitte Mars.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-18-23MorningMagazine.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we hear from the director of a new state office tasked with tracking gun violence across Colorado. Then, H20 Radio reports on A Royal Pain—How King Tides In California Reveal A Troubling Future. Finally, we go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-17-23MorningMagazine.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we have a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day special broadcasts, featuring two esteemed guests. Dr. Reiland Rabaka is the Director of CU Boulder's Center for African and African American Studies. Candice Bailey is a community organizers, an abolitionist and monologist with Motus Theater's JustUS Monologues Project. Motus Theater will be holding a special event today at the Dairy Arts Center.Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-16-23CivilRightsDay.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act health coverage is Sunday. We get an update on what people should know. After that, we hear about city officials in Durango who resigned after accusations of racism. Then, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss and, as always, Dot Org our weekly look at local nonprofits. Listen:https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-13-2023-NEW-MM-FOR-POSTING_.mp3(Download Audio)The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast: iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about an event happening tonight at CU Boulder organized by Iranians on campus to update the public about the ongoing popular uprising there. Then, Chris Mohr will have his weekly commentary, "Make Them Hear You." Then, herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.” Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we hear about a Denver charter school for predominantly Native American students that's in danger of closing less than three years after it opened. After that, today marks another anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre, the single largest incident of mass murder in Colorado history and a pivotal moment in relations between Native people and white settlers in the US West. Then, This Week in Water explains how a strike by U.S. railroad workers next month could affect water systems across the country. Listen:

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On Today's A Public Affair, KGNU News Director Shannon Young speaks with award-winning author Anand Giridharadas about his new book, The Persuaders; At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy.

Giridharadas is on-air political analyst for MSNBC, a former foreign correspondent for the New York Times, and a recipient of Harvard University’s Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanism in Culture. He is also the author of the international bestseller, Winners Take All.

"The Persuaders," investigates how to build what he calls, a "bigger we" in an age of social and political division. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we have an update on the aftermath of the deadly attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs, and CityCast Denver host Bree Davies chats with Monica Martinez of the Fax about efforts to convert old motels into affordable housing.

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Over the past year, KGNU has been collaborating with contributors and independent producers across the region to track Boulder county's goal of reducing waste to zero by the year 2025. On today's program, we listen to some of our favorite stories from our "Follow The Waste" Series.

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Over the past year, KGNU has collaborated with contributors and independent producers across the region to track Boulder county's goal of reducing waste to zero by 2025. On today's Morning Magazine, we have part 2 of our "Follow The Waste" recap.

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The November selection for the Radio Bookclub is Cheap Land Colorado: Off-Gridders at America's Edge, by Ted Conover.

In May 2017, best-selling author and immersive journalist Ted Conover went to Colorado to explore firsthand a rural way of life that is about living cheaply, on your own land—and keeping clear of the mainstream.

The failed subdivisions of the enormous San Luis Valley make this possible. Five-acre lots on the high prairie can be had for five thousand dollars, sometimes less. Conover bought his own five acres and immersed himself for parts of four years in the often contentious culture of the far margins.

The interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the Boulder Bookstore on November 2, 2022.

This episode was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, November 24 at 9 am.

Listen to more of Ted Conover as he answers audience questions in our podcast-only edition Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub.

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The Radio Bookclub is a collaboration between KGNU and the Boulder Bookstore. Every month, Arsen Kashkashian, head buyer at the Boulder Bookstore, selects a book to inspire listeners to read along together. The author will then join us for a discussion that airs the fourth Thursday of every month at 9am.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll share some of the details that have emerged about the attack on Club Q in Colorado Springs. Then we’ll bring you the latest in our Follow the Waste series - this time it’s about contamination in the compost and This Week In Water covers what is to be the largest dam removal and river restoration project in the world.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about what neuroscientists call “structured reflection” and what it has to do with communicable disease during holiday gatherings. Chris Mohr will have his weekly commentary, Make Them Hear You. And then herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we hear about yet another mass shooting in Colorado. This one targeted an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance. We’ll center the voices of the local LGBTQ community. Then, we hear about one family who has channeled its grief into an event that will take place at Boulder High the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Listen:

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With INVISIBLE STORM, Jason Kander has written the book he himself needed in his darkest moments of PTSD.

After Afghanistan, his day job was politics as a rising star in the Democratic party, first in his native Missouri and then running for national office. But that stopped when symptoms became too great. It’s the best book I’ve read about PTSD—what it is, what it feels like, what to do about it, how it affects families (through the words of his wife Diana), and how it interplays with a life of politics.

Today, Jason Kander works with national veteran groups and hosts a podcast.

Follow the author on @JasonKander

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On today's Morning Magazine, the Latino Chamber of Commerce opens a new physical space to continue providing support for diverse small businesses. Then, we'll visit a dress rehearsal of a dance theater performance opening this weekend at the Dairy Arts Center. After that, it’s Dot Org. Finally, we will have Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. Listen:

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MASA Seed Foundation strives to build a bio-regional seed bank, Distribute organic seeds and facilitate educationally-driven Volunteer Programs in agriculture, horticulture and permaculture MASA Seed Project’s founder, Richard Pecoraro, helped facilitate the launching of the nations first 100% organic non-hybrid seed company “Seeds of Change.” He served as co-director of seed production, harvest and post-harvest handling

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On today's edition of A Public Affair, News Director Shannon Young speaks with Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo. The women are co-hosts of the "Boom! Lawyered" podcast and senior editors at Rewire News Group. The discussion ranges from how reproductive rights fared at the polls, to threats of further rollbacks of rights by the U.S. Supreme Court to what's up with Twitter under new ownership. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear from the community ahead of the Denver Public School board of education meeting tonight where they will vote on the proposed closure of five of the district's schools. Then, we'll learn about Colorado's health insurance options available to those who do not have insurance through their employer. After that, the weekly Cannabis Report will bring us the voting results of cannabis and plant medicine initiatives in Colorado and from around the country. Listen: https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-17-22MorningMagazine.mp3 (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast:

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On today's Morning Magazine, dozens of DACA recipients are in Washington DC today to lobby the lame duck Congress to pass the Dream Act. We’ll hear from a Fort Collins resident participating in the day of action. After that, Chris Mohr is back with Make Them Hear You. Then herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, a ProPublica investigation uncovered a pattern of irregularities within Colorado's family court system. We’ll get the details from the reporter. The midterm red wave didn't materialize—but an emerging green wave did. That’s coming up in H20 Radio’s "This Week in Water." Then, we’ll go to our comment line to hear what’s on listeners' minds. Listen:

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Our Guest this morning is Frank Archuleta, community historian, and racial justice activist. Archuleta received the International Human Rights Award in 2021 from Boulder County United Nations Association of America.

The Collective Community Arts Center in Lafayette shows an exhibit that retells the story of discrimination. Archuleta will attend the LaFayette City Council to raise awareness of the present issues of racial discrimination today.

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Storytellers of Color airs on the second Monday of each month as part of A Public Affairs on KGNU. The major goal of the show is to provide a safe space for communicators of color through a series of conversations, to elevate their voices, and discuss issues of equality in the media. The show is inspired by recent gatherings of various working groups, including Latinx Voices, organized by Diamond Hardiman from Free Press’ News Voices Colorado Project, and Journos of Color Network, led by Tina Griego, reporter, editor, and coach from Colorado News Collaborative. The Storytellers of Color series are a collaborative effort, with an open invitation to other storytellers to come into our airwaves, to tell their stories, and occupy the safe space we are providing every second Monday of the month.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear about Denver voters passing the "Waste No More" ballot measure to expand curbside recycling and composting. Then, CityCast Denver host Bree Davies will chat with Blackpacker founder, Patricia Cameron, to discuss why the camping season does not have to stop as winter approaches. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear about Denver voters passing the "Waste No More" ballot measure to expand curbside recycling and composting. Then, CityCast Denver host Bree Davies will chat with Blackpacker founder, Patricia Cameron, to discuss why the camping season does not have to stop as winter approaches.

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On today's Morning Magazine, it’s Veterans Day, and we hear how Boulder County is helping veterans heal through art. After that, we talk with the creators of 3 Muses, an art exhibit in Boulder, this weekend. Then, it’s a live Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss about the life and legacy of Peter McNab.

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The first half of A Public Affair for November 9, 2022 features Longmont-based author Jon Bassoff and Loveland-based musician Wendy Woo. Bassoff recently released his latest book, Beneath Cruel Waters and childhood friend Woo created music inspired by the […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32 AM, just after the BBC News headlines. Find […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear more election news. Then, delays in asylum case processing are causing bottlenecks at the US/Mexico border, putting pressure on local shelter capacity. We'll hear how Denver area groups have built a support network to take some pressure off border nonprofits. After that, Radio Nibbles makes a one-week return from sabbatical to share a few words about Moxie Bakery co-founder Andy Clark, who died earlier this week.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll look at the results of yesterday's elections. Boulder Beat's Shay Castle will report how the residents of Boulder voted on various ballot measures. Then, herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, "Naturally." Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear what’s on the minds of Boulder County voters as they drop off their ballots. We’ll also check in on the mood in Colorado’s 3rd congressional district, currently represented by conservative Lauren Boebert. Then, This Week in Water will tell us about a mineral - other than lithium - the electric vehicle market needs to thrive Listen:

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On today’s Morning Magazine, up first, we’ll hear about a number of education issues on this year’s state ballot. Then, CityCast Denver skeptically dives into the questions around the immersive art trend and why it seems to be taking off […]

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Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in this 23rd novel, RACING THE LIGHT, by Robert Crais whose thrillers have been translated into 42 languages. Adele Schumacher isn’t a typical worried mom. […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, up first, we have November's Nature Almanac. After that, are you procrastinating on filling out your ballot? We’ll give you a few reasons to get it done sooner than later. Then, we'll hear about what’s going on at the 45th annual Denver Film Festival and get a regional sports news update from Jimmie Searfoss. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear why immigrants rights organizers held a Day of the Dead vigil outside of the private immigration detention center in Aurora yesterday evening. Then, we'll have a report examining what’s behind Prop 124; a liquor licensing measure on this year’s ballot. This time on the Cannabis Report, longtime marijuana correspondent Leland Rucker walks us through the details in Proposition 122, a ballot measure currently before Colorado voters that would decriminalize adult personal use and possession of some hallucinogenic plants and fungi... as well as create a natural medicine regulated access program. Listen: https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MorningMagazine_2022-11-03.mp3 (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a graphic novel premiere at the Dairy Arts Center coming up this Saturday. Chris Mohr will have his weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You.” Then herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.” Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a spin on “trick or treating” that brought pollinator-friendly seed balls to doorsteps on Boulder’s University Hill. After that, a new Marshall Fire recovery center has opened its doors in Louisville. We’ll visit the facility and hear what it has to offer. Then, This Week in Water reports on new research showing the climate would be better served if we stopped raking leaves. Finally, we go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners.

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There’s a big effort underway this election cycle to reach underrepresented voters - both with multilingual ballots and with in-person outreach efforts to university students.

Data shows that young people are among the least likely to turn out in elections. Citizens who feel more proficient in a language other than English also tend to shy away from voting.

But legislation passed into law last year requires certain counties in Colorado to provide multilingual ballots to improve access to the electoral process.

Locally, the Boulder County League of Women Voters has been working on getting the word out about access to multilingual ballots while also urging eligible young people to exercise their right to vote. KGNU's Rossana Longo-Better went to the CU Boulder campus to speak with students about this coming election, and to learn more about the multilingual ballot from Emma Piller, Voter Services Director of the League of Women Voters of Boulder County.

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During the October, 31, 2022 edition of A Public Affair this morning, host Rossana Longo Better speaks with Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin and Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick about the integrity of our elections, our local ballot issues and the importance of mobilizing the vote among underrepresented groups in the county. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear about efforts underway this election cycle to reach underrepresented voters - both with multilingual ballots and with in-person outreach efforts to university students. Then, City Cast host Bree Davies sits down with Denver’s Clerk and Recorder Paul López to discuss the integrity of the electoral process and a recent snafu with local ballot translation.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about Proposition 122, on this year’s ballot, which aims to decriminalize psychedelic substances. Then we’re hearing about a new inclusive dance studio that recently opened in Boulder. After that, it’s sports talk. Listen:

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A new, inclusive Dance studio recently opened up in Boulder. Mi Chantli a movement and arts sanctuary, will host Baile de Calacas to honor El Dia De Los Muertos.

Rossana Longo-Better spoke to the creators of Mi Chantli Mario Olvera, Changa Hernandez and Julio Amida about this eclectic dance sanctuary on their mission to provide artistic expression to diverse participants.

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You are listening to the Morning Magazine on KGNU. I’m your host, Jack Armstrong. Coloradans will vote on the decriminalization of the use, possession, and growth of natural medicines commonly known as magic mushrooms in the upcoming November ballot. KGNU’s Claire Purnell spoke with Markian Hawryluk, senior Colorado correspondent at Kaiser Health News to get the backstory on Proposition 122.

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In this week's episode of Sports Talk with Jimmie, he takes us on a trip back to the 90's when the all-women baseball team, The Colorado Silver Bullets.

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Author Andrew Sean Greer speaks more about the beloved character Arthur Less, the protagonist in his latest novel Less is Lost. Andrew joined the Radio Bookclub for a conversation in front of a live audience at the Boulder Public Library on September 22. In this podcast-only episode of the Radio Bookclub, Andrew answers questions from the audience and talks about what it's like to win the Pulitzer prize.

Listen to the broadcast interview with Andrew Sean Greer where he talks about his novel Less is Lost. That interview was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, October 27 at 9 am.

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State Ballot Proposition 121 asks Colorado voters if they would like to decrease the state income tax rate. Supporters say the cut will put money into people's pockets. Opponents say the tax decrease is actually a tax increase for most Coloradans. They are asking voters to weigh in on another measure, Prop GG which will add a table to all income tax-related ballot measures in an effort to clarify how taxpayers will affect different socioeconomic groups. Alexis Kenyon has more. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll get into the weeds about two tax related propositions on this year's ballot. After that, we’ll look at efforts to reduce and reuse waste during Halloween. Then, Rocky Mountain Community Radio has some tips if you’re wondering how to preserve some of the bumper crop of vegetables that hit farmers markets this season Listen:

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The October selection for the Radio Bookclub is Less is Lost, by Pulitizer prize-winning writer Andrew Sean Greer.

The novel marks the return of the beloved Arthur Less, whose life is going surprisingly well. But nothing lasts: the death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis has Less running away from his problems yet again as he accepts a series of literary gigs that send him on a zigzagging adventure across the US a rusty camper van nicknamed Rosina.

The interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the Boulder Public Library on September 22, 2022.

This episode was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday, October 27, at 9 am.

Listen to more of Andrew Sean Greer as he answers audience questions in our podcast-only edition Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub.

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A few years ago, Boulder adopted changes intended to make it easier for citizens to petition questions onto the ballot. That system initially caused some confusion and some challenges.

On Today's A Public Affair, KGNU's Sam Fuqua talks with Eric Budd, one of the lead organizers of the Bedrooms Are for People Initiative, which finally made it onto the ballot in 2021and Steve Pomerance, former Boulder City Council member.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear about a local election rundown from Shay Castle of Boulder Beat News. Then, we’ll go to court - Community Court at the Boulder Bandshell. After that, Chris Mohr will have his weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You”. Finally, herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.” Listen:

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On November's ballot, Boulder County voters will weigh in on who should serve as their region's Regional Transportation District Board director.

On today's A Public Affair, KGNU News Director Shannon Young hosts a candidate forum with three candidates running for the jobs.

RTD Candidates:

Erik Davidson is an incumbent director of RTD District I which covers eastern parts of Boulder County. He is running unopposed for reelection.

Lynn Guissinger is the incumbent director of RTD District O which includes Western areas of Boulder County, Louisville, Western Longmont, Superior and Lyons. She is up against Boulder resident, Richard O'Keefe. Listen:

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One of the statewide measures on Colorado ballots is Proposition 123. It calls for the allocation of 0.1 percent of state tax revenue to fund the construction of affordable housing units. Proponents say this measure will provide overdue relief while not increasing taxes. But those who oppose it say eliminating housing regulations will do more to solve the problem. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better brings us this report. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll learn more about a state ballot measure that aims to allocate a portion of tax revenue to affordable housing. Open enrollment starts next week for health insurance through Connect For Health Colorado. We’ll have the details. This Week in Water reports on how Colorado residents may soon have an additional source of drinking water. Finally, we go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners. Listen:

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond.

Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32 AM, just after the BBC News headlines.

Find out more about the work of the NAACP Boulder County chapter at naacpbouldercounty.org

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Now that the CAAAS is up and running, we want to acquaint Black Talk listeners with John Robinson-Miller IV.

John, the Center’s dynamic, passionate, and inspiring Associate Director, is helping to build a network of integrated programs and support services for CU’s African, African American, and African diasporan students, faculty and staff.

We look forward to hearing about the CAAAS’s overarching mission and upcoming programming. And, of course, we will become better acquainted with this North Carolina transplant whose life motto is: Lead. Endure. Remember.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear about how the Colorado State Board of Education is in the process of setting new K-12 curriculum standards for the next several years while implementing changes mandated by recent legislation. Then, City Cast Denver brings us an overview of the different booze measures on Colorado ballots. Listen: https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-24-22MorningMagazine.mp3 (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast:

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On this week's regional sports newscast, Sport's Talk host Jimmie Searfoss talks about Denver's Chatfield High School's historic women's flag football championship.

Chatfield High School is one of 25 schools selected by the Denver Broncos to take part in a three-year women's flag football high school pilot program. Across the school that participated, 550 girls signed up. Of those 550 girls, 80 of them came from Chatfield. This comes as interest in women's flag football picks up speed across the nation. Seven other U.S. states have sanctioned women's flag football in high school, and Colorado is looking to be the eighth.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we hear about a new report showing that Wyoming is home to the largest intact sagebrush habitat in the West. After that, it’s Dot Org and then, Sports Talk.

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Recovery Café Longmont supports adults as they rebuild their lives and break the cycle of addiction, or overcome a recent crisis or trauma. We strive to stand in the gap between crisis and stability by fostering community-building and life-empowerment. https://recoverycafelongmont.org/

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll take a look at statewide trends in down ballot items through a new tool to track local initiatives. Then The Cannabis Report brings us up to speed on some of the biggest marijuana ballot measures facing voters; in Colorado and across the country.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we'll hear from a local high school student about efforts to register new voters. Then Chris Mohr will have his weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You”. After that, we'll learn about how cooling weather means bears are on the lookout for snacks. We’ll hear some bear safety tips from a park ranger. Finally, we'll hear from herbalist Brigitte Mars as she brings us her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.”

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On today's Morning Magazine, a new hybrid healthcare and housing facility has opened in Denver to serve the city’s unhoused population. After that, some of the world’s top Flamenco performers are in the Mile-High City this week for a showcase of their art form. Then, This Week in Water reports on steps the Biden Administration is taking to deal with the drying Colorado River. Finally, we go to our comment line to hear what’s on the minds of listeners.

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On today's Morning Magazine, Rocky Mountain Community Radio takes us to the Four Corners region to meet a Navajo seed keeper preserving and sharing ancestral foods online. Then, City Cast Denver looks at how History Colorado is preparing to retell the story of the Sand Creek Massacre after fumbling it a decade ago.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we will learn about migratory animals from wildlife corridors in Wyoming and then look ahead to what’s in store for migratory Bird Day. After that, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie. Listen: (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine […]

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Plans are in the works to open an arts academy for under-served youth in Northeast Denver. The Radical Arts Academy will launch in 2024 and it will start with first and second grade and keep on growing every year. […]

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Local award-winning travel writer Sandra Bornstein takes us on a trip around the best places for food, drinks, music, entertainment, sports, creation, culture, history, and activities by season in her new book 100 Things To Do In Boulder Before […]

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Our guests this morning are poet Norma Johnson and human rights advocate Dr. Renee Fajardo to talk about the long-awaited return of the Corn Mothers 2022: Inspiring Women of the Southwest History Colorado exhibit. The exhibit features artistic photographs and […]

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Photo Credit: Feminis Collective Las Tesis The only support center for sexual assault victims in Boulder County will host its 50th-anniversary fundraiser next week. Boulder created what has become MESA, Moving to End Sexual Assault, in response to a high-profile […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, three generations of women gathered in the studio to examine how the community’s understanding of sexual assault has evolved over the years. Then, This Week in Water reports on how “America’s first solar-powered town” rode out […]

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OutSources Collective members (Carl, Elise, Joel, Karen and Sean) who reflect on what gives them hope, inspiration and motivation. Tune in-you might find something or someone who helps you through the turbulence ahead. https://aa.kgnu.net/audioarchives/Outsources/2022/Outsources_2022-10-10.mp3 We want to recognize Indigenous Peoples […]

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On today's Morning Magazine, Colorado’s snow pack plays a vital role in the region’s water supply, but climate change and a prolonged drought are throwing water security into jeopardy. Mountain town mayors got together recently to discuss climate solutions. And, City Cast Denver sits down with a Colorado man who dipped into the online world of far-right extremism and shares his takeaways from the experience just weeks ahead of the election. Listen:

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Richard Osman is an author, a well-known television personality and comedian in the UK. His newest book is The Bullet That Missed in the popular “Thursday Murder Club” series that has already sold in the millions.

A quartet of adventurous 70-somethings, who live at the Coopers Chase Retirement Village in rural England, are the crime solvers in these light-hearted mysteries. In the latest installment they solve murders, take on an ex-KGB colonel, and a murderous money launderer…just for starters.

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from an Arapahoe elder participating in a weekend full of Indigenous arts events and happenings at the Dairy Arts Center. Then, for this first Friday in October, we'll join Boulder Naturalist Ruth Carol Cushman as she looks for bears. After that, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. Finally, we’ll go to Dot Org, our weekly spotlight on a local nonprofit.. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear why a Denver church is hosting a Palestinian festival this weekend. This time on the Cannabis Report, marijuana reporter Leland Rucker discusses the lack of legal places to consume marijuana in public, ten years after Colorado voters passed an initiative to treat marijuana like alcohol. Then, two guests from Nude Foods Market will tell us what's cooking for their one-year anniversary celebration of Boulder first zero waste grocery store. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from co-authors of the recently released book, Courageous Discomfort ahead of their in-person event tomorrow for the Boulder Library Foundation. Then, Chris Mohr is back with his weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You”. And then herbalist Brigitte Mars will bring us her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.” Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll look at how mental health professionals are grappling with pandemic-fueled youth mental health needs and staff shortages. This Week in Water reports on how a preliminary analysis concluded that human-induced climate change increased Hurricane Ian's rainfall by ten percent. We’ll then hear from our listener comment line. Listen:

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On today's Morning Magazine, we’ll examine the issues behind Boulder’s ballot question 2F and the annexation of CU south. Then, City Cast Denver looks at gun culture and the death of Isabella Thallas, who was fatally shot while walking her dog in the summer of 2020. Listen: https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MorningMagazine_2022-10-03.mp3 (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through Friday, 8.04-8.30 AM. Theme music is by Podington Bear. Subscribe to KGNU's Morning Magazine Podcast:

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A team of Harvest of All First Nations, a group focused on Indigenous-led reparations, rematriation & Earth-based Decolonization for the benefit of BIPOC peoples for cultural enrichment and health equity, in collaboration with the Foundation for Leaders Organizing for Water and Sustainability (FLOWS), Dry Lands Agroecology Research, El Centro Amistad, and Food Security Network have organized a whole-day festival to reclaim the ancestral traditions of all first nations people to share the abundance.

KGNU's Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Andrea Yolloteotl about the importance of corn for native Americans and details about the Corn Festival that will take place on October 1st. Starting at 9 am to sundown at the Yellow Barn farm in Longmont.

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On the ballot this election, Boulder voters will be asked to consider moving municipal elections to even years. The measure is known as Ballot Question 2E. KGNU’s Sam Fuqua moderated a panel discussion on the measure. Speaking in favor was […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll get a preview of the Harvest of All First Nations Corn festival taking place tomorrow in Longmont. Then, we’ll learn about how Denver’s Mizel Museum is keeping the memory of one of the largest single […]

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When most people think about college recruiting, they imagine coaches from top-tier teams scouring the nation for the best of the best. Today, the recruitment industry has transformed that narrative. This industry, which brings in tens of millions of dollars […]

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Colorado has the highest recidivism rate in the country. For the past decade, about 50% of inmates released from the state’s prison return within three years. A recent ProPublica investigation has uncovered that the state’s halfway houses may be a […]

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(Photo credit: Venkat2336, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons) Look in the garbage in any city or town, and chances are, plastics make up a big part of what is in the waste. Some of that is due to people […]

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Despite a staggeringly high 50% rate of teen pregnancy, youth involved in Colorado’s child welfare system have little to no education about contraception or safe sex until after they have become sexually active. That’s according to a new study from […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, well look at what a CU researcher as to say about kids in Colorado’s foster care system and how it has the highest rates of teen pregnancy in the state. Then, we’ll hear about research in […]

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After a COVID-related break, Boulder has reinstated a requirement that food businesses report what they’re doing to comply with the city’s Zero Waste ordinance. Restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops and almost all other businesses involved with food are supposed to […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, our latest story in the “Follow the Waste” series looks at how food vendors in Boulder fared in this year’s zero waste audit. This Week in Water is taking a break, so we’ll stick with the […]

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Listen: (Download Audio) The men and women who have bravely served our country as members of the U.S. Armed Forces account for about nineteen million people which is less than 10% of our country’s population but have fought and provided safety […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about what CU Boulder is doing to address sexual misconduct on and off campus. And, City Cast Denver asks what Denver Metro officials can learn from Houston’s seemingly highly effective response to homelessness. Listen: (Download […]

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CU Boulder will host a campus sexual misconduct town hall from 4-5:30 PM today. The event will discuss the recently announced CU Boulder Sexual Misconduct Task force and answer questions about how misconduct is addressed on campus. KGNU’s Claire Purnell […]

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The September selection for the Radio Bookclub is Something New Under the Sun, by Alexandra Kleeman. tells the story of Patrick Hamlin, a novelist who has come to Los Angeles to oversee the film adaptation of one of his books. […]

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The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County will host a big “Fiesta and Food Trucks” event to celebrate the growing diverse cultures of the Hispanic and Latinx communities in Boulder County, this Saturday at Roosevelt Park in Longmont. KGNU’s […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss explores not your fathers base ball, or even his father. Colorado is home to a vintage base ball league that plays the game by 1890’s rules. Take a deep dive […]

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Bridge, the card game derived from whist, is played by four persons play, two against two as partners. Established in the 1950s Boulder bridge org has been teaching new users and connecting Bridge players throughout Colorado. https://www.boulderbridge.org

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With the journalism industry dwindling across the country, journalists formed the Colorado Sun as a beacon of hope. The Colorado Sun is a small but mighty digital news source for the state of Colorado. It is a Public Benefit Corporation […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff spoke with Ileana Barbu to discuss the Annual Romanian Festival Sunday, Sept. 25th at Belmar Plaza in Lakewood. More information on the festival here. Listen: (Download Audio)

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Home from School: The Children of Carlisle is a documentary film that retells the story of a delegation of tribal elders and youth from the Wind River Reservation who traveled to the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania, to retrieve […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a documentary film screening this evening at the Museum of Boulder that examines the history and legacy of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and the policy of forced assimilation that separated Native American […]

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The Boulder Valley School District released data on in and out-of-school suspensions. An analysis of that data by Boulder Reporting Lab shows that Latino students are suspended at triple the rate of their white counterparts. Disciplinary actions like suspensions […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll look at disparities in suspensions from Boulder Valley School District schools with a reporter from the Boulder Reporting Lab. Then, we’ll hear about new maps that expose methane ‘super-emitter’ sites. Chris Mohr will bring us […]

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Comic conventions are a subculture of their own and now there’s a new book out documenting its past and present. Mathew Klickstein is the author of See You at San Diego; an Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom and the Triumph of […]

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Patricia Schultz of “1000 Places to See Before You Die” fame has authored a different kind of book this time. “Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to Get Up and Go” pairs beautiful color photos with pearls of wisdom, lists, and […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from an oral historian of comic book conventions, author of the new book, See You At San Diego. This Week in Water will examine the use of fish bones and shells as “fingerprints” to […]

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Dr. Glenda Russell interviews Greg Bourke. He and his husband, Michael DeLeon were among the plaintiffs in the marriage equality suit that went from Kentucky to the US Supreme Court. Greg pushed for ten years to get the US Boy […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange we listen to voices and interviews from a rally for home healthcare workers with Colorado Care Workers United and Service Employees International Union Local 105 about a bill of rights for home care […]

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The Environmental Protection Agency – or EPA – has issued a final determination to downgrade air quality in the Denver Metro and Northern Front Range area to “severe” non-attainment for ground level ozone. The area was one of five nationwide […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Environmental Protection Agency has followed through on warnings that it would downgrade the air quality nonattainment status of the Denver Metro and Northern Front Range. We’ll speak with a CU Boulder scientist about one of […]

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Colorado Chautauqua is proud to present the second annual free and bilingual Festival Del Sol (formerly Celebración de la Comunidad) on Sunday, September 18th! Enjoy live music, food trucks, outdoor beer/wine garden, traditional dance, games, children’s activities, photo booth, and […]

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El Centro Amistad women’s summit, known as Cumbre de Mujeres, this year opened with a youth summit or Cumbre Juvenil with 120 middle and high school students to explore their identities, empowerment themselves and offer an altar as an ofrenda […]

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Crested Butte Film Festival, the award-winning international film festival is taking place September 21- 25, in Crested Butte, CO. The festival includes over 80 films, shown in person and virtually, and features narrative, documentary, outdoor adventure, children’s, and short films. It […]

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Did you know that Denver has its very own circus ensemble? The Circus Foundry is a small contemporary circus group made up of members who have performed in other troupes around the world, but who call Denver home. The […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll take a look at arts and culture events happening this weekend; from the Festival del Sol in Boulder to performances by Denver’s own Circus Foundry. Then we’ll go to Sports Talk, our weekly regional sports roundup. […]

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Our Guest this morning is Katrina Miller, director of the documentary This Is NOT Who We Are, which explores racial equity and inclusion. Storyteller and visual artist who creates films and video content to come to terms with issues of […]

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On this week’s edition of Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff speaks with Blair Norman, president of Community Fruit Rescue. Listen: (Download Audio)

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In today’s Morning Magazine, today Representatives of four organizations behind the largest-ever poll of Latino voters in Colorado presented their findings yesterday on the State Capitol steps. This time on the Cannabis Report, we’ll hear about the end of a Denver […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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KGNU Media Gardens facilitated two Youth Podcasting Workshops during the summer of 2022 for youth ages 11 to 16 years old. The participants had the opportunity to access the KGNU Boulder Station’s conference room and studios to learn how to […]

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On today’s A Public Affair, News Director Shannon Young speaks with author Cornelia Maude Spelman. Her latest book is called Missing. It’s a memoir steeped in 20th century family history. Spelman is also the author of the How I […]

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Boulder City Council’s conversations about creating a new day for those experiencing homelessness have exposed how divided people in Boulder continue to be when it comes to the causes of and solutions to homelessness. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon reports. Listen: (Download […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, home care workers and union organizers rallied on the steps of the state capitol yesterday, calling for a home care worker bill of rights. Boulder City Council is exploring the possibility of reopening a day shelter for […]

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The Boulder B-Cycle e-bike share program is experiencing record levels of ridership and the heavy use has been making the bikes harder to find at stations around town. News Director Shannon Young spoke with Boulder B-Cycle General Manager Kevin Crause […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll speak with Boulder B-cycles’s general manager about the pros and cons of record-setting ridership. This Week in Water will examine climate tipping points – and what they imply – in increments as small as a […]

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Award-winning journalist, author and professor Linda Villarosa will be in town this afternoon for a speaking engagement at her alma mater; CU Boulder. Villarosa will present her latest book, Under The Skin; The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives […]

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Interview with Katie Doyle Myers from Philanthropiece. Philanthropiece is engaged in three geographic areas: the state of Colorado, US; the Ixil Region, Guatemala; and the state of Baja California Sur, México. Their works is guided by the people who live […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, an award-winning journalist – and CU Boulder alum – will speak on campus this evening about her groundbreaking research linking the accumulated effects of racism to poor health outcomes and RTD’s experiment with a month of free […]

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Motus Theater monologists have been busy this summer and have prepared special events for the month of September to provoke community conversation about issues of human rights in collaboration with Edica Pacha. A set of 12 large murals with explanatory […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss tells about the extreme and quickly growing world of ultramarathons. Listen: (Download Audio)

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In today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about events happening this weekend including events at Motus Theater and a traveling magician who will bring his DIY robot and punk rock shows to the Dairy Arts Center this weekend. Then it’s our […]

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A mix of magic, theater and STEM education is coming to the Dairy Arts Center this weekend with a performance by Mario the Maker Magician. Veteran magic performer David Blaine calls Mario “the best kids magician in the world.” But […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, we will have our latest report in our “Follow the Waters” series; this time looking at the on-standardized plastic packaging waste coming out of the cannabis industry. Then we will learn how Waters in Southwestern Colorado […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32 AM, just after the BBC News headlines. Find […]

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The cannabis industry and its fans have a reputation for being treehuggers and earth lovers. Despite its green image, legal marijuana has a massive waste problem, but the industry’s unique passion for the environment may motivate cannabis businesses to inspire […]

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Water issues are complicated. Unfortunately, most water-related coverage is equally complicated, often boring and full of jargon only water buffs understand. Let’s simplify things a bit. Here’s a super quick explanation of the water term “aquatic nuisance species (ANS)” from […]

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The Front Range urban corridor is likely to experience record-breaking September temperatures today and tomorrow. Three elementary schools in the Denver Public Schools system will not open today and another 30 schools will release students early because of the lack of […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, with a heat wave beating down on much of the west, we’ll hear about an initiative in Denver to expand the solar energy grid and make it more affordable. Then, we’ll then hear from one of […]

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In today’s Morning Magazine, the Dairy Arts Center will hold a special in-person event with filmmaker Johanna Lunn tomorrow. She joins us in-studio to talk about her film. Then, This Week In Water will examine life-threatening floods from Pakistan to […]

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Dr. Janis Bohan was a member of the OutSources collective who was a thoughtful contributor to a wide range of topics. Her intelligence, breadth and insight served with humor and cultural humility were helpful to us all. Longtime collective members […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange we hear from Zach Werkowitch from History Colorado about ‘Steel City‘ – a new exhibit at the El Pueblo History Museum covering the Steel Strike in Pueblo. Steel City: 1980-2004 at History Colorado’s […]

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Kimberly Garza’s debut novel, “The Last Karankawas” explores modern, diverse south Texas. She takes readers to the salty aired streets of Galveston where a tight-knit community of Mexican and Filipino American families who live on the Texas coast. When word […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, it’s the first Friday of the month which means we check in with The Naturally team, this time they celebrate this summer’s bumper crop of wild chokecherries.Then, We hear about the importance of reading to kids. And […]

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In this editon of our quarterly Conflict Resolution series, Sam Fuqua and former state Senator Linda Newell discuss conflicts at youth sports between parents, coaches, and referees. These conflicts have been a source of a shortage of referees and officials, […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss tells about CU Boulder’s first football game of the year against TCU. Before the game starts, they will honor Cliff Branch a late Buff’s legend who was inducted into the NFL Hall […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about how School districts are struggling to take care of kids who don’t qualify for free reduced lunches. This time on the Cannabis Report, longtime marijuana correspondent Leland Rucker brings us results from a […]

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The Boulder County Planning Commission will weigh in on extending permits for Cemex, a cement manufacturing company and one of the worst polluters in Colorado on September 14th again. Boulder County Staff and the Department of Parks and open space […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear an update about the CEMEX plant application hearing in front of the Boulder County Commissioners scheduled for Sept. 1. Then, we go to Suncor. The state recently issued an operating permit for the Denver […]

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Colorado issued an operating permit to Suncor refinery in northwest Denver last week after a 12-year delay. The Colorado Department of Health and Environment, the agency responsible for issuing the permit, blamed its failure to act for more than a […]

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The August selection for the Radio Bookclub is Woman of Light, the latest novel by Denver author Kali Fajardo-Anstine. The book tells the tale of Luz “Little Light” Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, who is left to fend […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, environmental activists are gathered outside of the Larimer County administrative building this morning calling on county commissioners to enforce regulations on oil and gas operations. Diplomats from around the world have failed to reach an agreement […]

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In the aftermath of Trump’s election, Glenda Russell, a pivotal former member of KGNU’s OutSources, was asked to give a short talk at a community gathering. This talk was a quick ‘guidebook’ for navigating the outcome of the election, staying […]

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Central bankers and economic policy makers met in Jackson Hole, Wyoming over the weekend for the Federal Reserve of Kansas City’s annual symposium. Environmental organizers from Colorado and Wyoming gathered outside of the lodge in Grand Teton National Park to […]

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Jean Dubofsky is a local trailblazer; one of the first female graduates of Harvard Law School, she went on to become the first woman – and the youngest person – appointed to the Colorado Supreme Court. From there she took up […]

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In DPS Intern Talk, our host, Kalell Medina, a KGNU Summer intern through DPS, dives into the Denver Public School Career & College Success Internship Launch program 2022 to find out about what some of his fellow DPS students learned […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, today is the one hundred and second anniversary of women’s suffrage in the US. we talk with the League of Women Voters to see what they have planned to mark the occasion. After that, we have […]

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The Jewish Community Center and Mizel Arts and Culture Center in Denver kicked off a film festival Wednesday spotlighting the lives of people living with visible and invisible disabilities. The Denver edition of the ReelAbilities Film Festival will take place […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff talks with guest Mackenzie Sehlke, Executive Director of the Boulder County Farmers Market. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll take a look at one of the measures that will be on the ballot in Boulder this November; the creation of a property tax-funded library district. Then, John Lehndorff will be in to catch us […]

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This November, voters in Boulder will be asked whether to approve the creation of a library district. If voters approve the measure, how Boulder’s library system is governed and funded would completely change. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better has more. Listen: […]

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Water issues are complicated. Unfortunately, most water-related coverage is equally complicated, often boring and full of jargon only water buffs understand. Let’s simplify things a bit. Here’s a super quick explanation of the water term “riparian rights” from KGNU’s Hannah […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Jewish Community Center in Denver is kicking off a film festival today that highlights the experiences of people living with disabilities. Then, we’ll hear some poetry readings from the annual Telluride Mushroom Festival which recently […]

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Maria Bocanegra Tejeda is a success story of accessing higher education featured in Chasing Progress a Colorado News Collaborative-led multi-newsroom reporting project examining the social, economic, and health equity of Black and Latino Coloradans over the last decade. The project […]

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An American retired judge of the Superior Court of California, LaDoris Hazzard Cordell was also the first black female judge in the northern part of the state. Her memoir, “HER HONOR, My Life on the Bench…What Works, What’s Broken, and […]

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Public servants frequently receive lower pay than workers in the private sector, but for teachers that pay gap is particularly striking. A new report out from the Economic Policy Institute found that the so-called teacher pay penalty is at an […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Colorado teachers face the largest pay gap in the country compared to their similarly educated professional counterparts. That’s according to a new report out from the Economic Policy Institute. After that, so-called “forever” chemicals may not […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange, we hear from three Journeyworkers who have successfully completed the SMART Sheet Metal Local 9 apprenticeship. Our guests Zach Shanks, Ralph Left Hand Bull, and Noah Martinez share about life and building a […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, have you ever wondered if putting solar panels on your roof is worth it? Will speak to a Denver-based economist who worked through those questions for his own home. And a grand jury investigation is underway into […]

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The newly signed Inflation Reduction Act aims to boost the economy while transitioning the country to greener energy. The new law includes extended tax incentives for homeowners looking to convert to solar. While the solar energy market isn’t new, prohibitive […]

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Front Range Community College in Longmont will host an open house event this Saturday to kick off the beginning of the year and provide critical information for a successful experience in higher education for students. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better speaks with […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss goes live to talk about two Hall of Famers in the Colorado sports world. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we will hear about the Healthy School Meals for All ballot measure. After that, Front Range Community College in Longmont is opening doors for people of color. Finally, we will have a live Sports Talk. Listen: […]

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This November voters will weigh in on a ballot measure to fund universal school meals for public school students in Colorado. The funding for the so-called Healthy School Meals For All measure would come via a limit on tax deductions […]

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Today’s edition examines changes in college admission requirements, available funding mechanisms and strategic support for students eligible for financial aid. Since the pandemic made it difficult for students to attend college classes in person and get the complete experience, it […]

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Students in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts have resumed classes this week and those at Denver Public Schools will do so on Monday. While starting a new school year can be an exciting change from the summer […]

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On this week’s Radio Nibbles, John Lehndorff is in the studio to talk to us about upcoming food and drink festivals. It’s prime season for Colorado food festivals. The menu at Lafayette Peach Festival Aug. 20 includes peaches by the […]

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On this week’s Radio Nibbles, John Lehndorff is in the studio to talk to us about upcoming food and drink festivals. Listen: (Download Audio) You can hear John’s Nibbles column at Boulderweekly.com Email: nibbles – at – boulderweekly.com

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On today’s Morning Magazine, back-to-school times can be stressful for families. We’ll hear about a local support network for parents. Then, this time on the Cannabis Report, we get an update on the political debate over how psychedelic use in the […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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Students and teachers are heading back to classrooms this week. Keeping schools staffed – from cafeteria workers to instructors – is an ongoing challenge. And the high costs of living in regions like the Front Range are a huge […]

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The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder will host a celebration of West African drumming, dance and storytelling this Saturday. The AYA festival is organized by the BaoBao Foundation. News Director Shannon Young dropped by one of their rehearsals ahead of […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a new report shows how rising housing costs in Colorado are making it hard for teachers to live where they work. We’ll hear from one of the authors. Then, the Dairy Arts Center will host a celebration […]

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The Mexico-based cement manufacturer Cemex is requesting a 15-year extension of its permit to continue to operate in the Boulder County town of Lyons. The original permit is set to expire at the end of September. The Boulder County Planning […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Colorado’s House District 10 has a new candidate for the November ballot. The Cemex cement plant in Lyons is seeking a 15 year extension of its permit and encountering resistance from some local residents. Finally, we’ll […]

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Download Audio Each year school buses across the country emit 3000 tons of cancer-causing-soot and more than 95,000 tons of smog compound. According to a report from Jared Polis’s office, the transportation sector is a large contributor to greenhouse gas pollution […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, K-12 students are preparing to return to their classrooms this week and next. We’ll hear about efforts to transition the region’s school buses to electric power. Then, CityCast Denver talks about TABOR and the real story […]

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The Boulder Valley School District offers now a special help center for parents who need help to set up their parent portal accounts, complete their annual data updates, enroll a new BVSD student, and submit applications for free and reduced-price […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we talk with a councilwoman from Lakewood about regional efforts to change climate policy. Then, we hear about an internship program for Native American students involved in conservation. After that, we have Spots Talk with Jimmie Searfoss […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss takes a look at Colorado native Anna Hall’s historic run at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Listen: (Download Audio)

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Today we will take a tour of Jack’s Solar Garden and learn more about how community solar can increase access to clean energy technologies. Byron Kominek is the owner of Jack’s Solar Garden. He describes the layout of the farm […]

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Colorado voters have passed a number of statewide measures that remain taboo in other parts of the country. Perhaps the obvious example is the legalization of recreational marijuana. But Colorado is one of only three states nationwide to have authorized […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a local author who accompanied her husband in the “medical aid in dying” process. Today’s Water Word will explain the term “aquatic nuisance species.” Then, food columnist John Lehndorff will be in to […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32 AM, just after the BBC News headlines. Find […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll get an overview of the Monkeypox virus and the dimensions of its spread locally from Denver’s Chief Epidemiologist. Then, we’ll hear how a mining waste remediation site in Utah is applying techniques in use in […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about the Boulder Valley School District’s efforts to assist parents with annual data updates. After that is H20 Radio’s This Week in Water. Then, we’ll go to our comment line to hear what’s on […]

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In the summer of 2022, KGNU Media Gardens worked with two interns from Denver Public School’s (DPS) Career and College Success Launch Internship Program. During our 6 weeks together at KGNU’s Denver studios housed at the Buell Media Center, the […]

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Today’s show features OutSources collective members Sean Kenney and Elise Matatall discussing the monkeypox virus (MPV) with Tori Burket, the Epidemiology Program Manager at the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE). Tori provides a helpful overview of MPV, […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange, hear from Boulder Area Labor Council President Geof Cahoon about an appointment ahead of the November election in House District 10, updates on union organizing in the Boulder area and the 86th annual […]

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Our Guest on this week’s Trends Podcast is neo-expressionist, abstract artist and painter, Lio Bravo Bumbankini. Bumbankini is a Congolese-American visual artist from Denver. He is currently is in residence at Eldorado Springs Art Center and shares his story of […]

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(Photo courtesy of Community Food Share) Surging inflation has led to cost of living increases, and wages haven’t been keeping up. Many people living paycheck to paycheck have turned to food banks. And those food banks have been struggling to […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, food inflation is putting pressure on food banks and what they can make available to their growing client base. Then, CityCast Denver talks about abortion without euphemisms and what longer wait times mean for Coloradans. (Download […]

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Colorado’s American Civil Liberties Union is continuing to fight boulder over what is known as the city’s “camping ban.” The ban, which Boulder City Council approved for close to $3 million in April 2021, criminalizes camping with the use of […]

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As you know, on the first Friday of every month here at KGNU, we play the Nature Almanac, which features local naturalists looking for what’s happening in the natural world. Boulder Naturalists go to The Foothills to experience the peak […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, it is the first Friday of the month, so that means “Nature Almanac” is coming your way this morning. Then we get an update on the ACLU’s lawsuit against Boulder’s urban camping ban. After that, we hear […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss shares a tribute to the late broadcast legend Vin Scully. Searfoss goes over Scully’s career and legacy. Listen: (Download Audio) Photo by: Gerald Smith/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via […]

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At the beginning of the pandemic, a report commissioned by Colorado Creative Industries found that between April and July 2020, Colorado’s music industry alone lost over 8 thousand jobs and nearly $350 million dollars in sales revenue. As pandemic restrictions […]

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On this week’s Radio Nibbles, John Lehndorff is joined by the owner/chefs from Niwot’s Farow restaurant and Tajahi Cooke of Arvada’s Freedom Street food hall Chef Kitchen. They chat about diversity and sustainability in restaurants, among other topics. Listen: (Download […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a panel discussion on art and community hosted by Boulder County Arts Alliance taking place today. This time on the Cannabis Report, Leland Rucker discusses a national movement to decriminalize plants and plant-like substances […]

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Marshal Fire victims and environmental advocacy groups gathered yesterday in a charred former neighborhood of Superior to bring attention to the need for climate action. The organizations sponsoring the Colorado action: Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate (a coalition of […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from the state Attorney General about restitution payments and student loan forgiveness to thousands of Coloradans as part of a nationwide settlement with a student loan company. Then, we’ll share a speech by a […]

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(Photo courtesy of Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office) Nearly 7,000 Coloradans pushed into onerous student loan repayment terms can expect checks in the mail as soon as this week as part of a settlement agreement. Navient, one of the country’s […]

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(Photo courtesy of Rep. Edie Hooten’s office) Representative Edie Hooten announced over the weekend that she will be withdrawing from her race for re-election to the state House of Representatives. Hooten represents House District 10, which includes most of the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we speak with State Representative Edie Hooten about her decision to withdraw from her re-election bid. Then, we’ll heat the latest edition of H20 Radio’s This Week in Water. Finally, 350 Colorado’s Executive Director will tell […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, The Regional Transportation District – or RTD – is making public transit free for the entire month, starting today. We’ll look at the legacy of an Aspen-based Hollywood heavyweight who died recently. CityCast Denver goes to the dogs…or with […]

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Download Audio All Regional Transportation District’s train and bus fares will be accessible starting August 1. The free services are part of a state-sponsored initiative to increase public transit use and reduce ground ozone levels. RTD serves nearly 3.1 million […]

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Over a hundred people attended an opening ceremony yesterday in Longmont. The group broke ground in a building named after Latina activist Lou Cardenas, who lived in Longmont during the 70s. Cardenas served on the city council. She also helped […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss shares two heart warming stories from the baseball world. Listen: (Download Audio) Photo by: Steve Saldivar for Deadline.com

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A group of 70 CU students in collaboration with Boulder city staff have created an archive of park names for the city of Boulder The project, which investigates the name of 82 parks, took around two years to complete. Hundreds […]

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A group of 70 CU students in collaboration with Boulder city staff have created an archive of park names for the city of Boulder The project, which investigates the name of 82 parks, took around two years to complete. Hundreds […]

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Democracy seems to be in crisis around the world. Aspiring dictators are on the rise in many countries, and the flows of information are under the control of often-unaccountable tech companies. Could democracy be on its way out? This month, […]

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Colorado is known for its outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking and water sports in the warmer months. While outdoor recreation does attract tourism, enthusiasm runs especially high among locals. But sometimes finding family friendly outdoors […]

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On this week’s Radio Nibbles, John Lehndorff is joined by KGNU’s Rossana Longo Better to talk about the popular Latin American dish, Ceviche. Listen: (Download Audio) Email: nibbles – at – boulderweekly.com

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(Herb Carnegie Pictures and Biography Credit: Bernice Carnegie, www.bernicecarnegie.com) On today’s A Public Affair, host Tish Beauford shares the first of a two-part series on the life and legacy of the late Canadian hockey legend Herb Carnegie, featuring interviews with his […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a new guide is out to help Colorado families find their niche in the great outdoors. We’ll speak with the author in the studio. And John Lehndorff will be in to catch us up on local food […]

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Water issues are complicated. Unfortunately, most water-related coverage is equally complicated, often boring and full of jargon only water buffs understand. Let’s simplify things a bit. Here’s a super quick explanation of the water term “prior appropriation” from KGNU’s Hannah […]

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Media Gardens by KGNU partners with a variety of youth organizations to empower youth voices and explore creative avenues. During the Spring Semester of 2022, Media Gardens partnered with Boulder High School, working with teacher, Jill Campbell, and señor year […]

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On today’s A Public Affair, News Director Shannon Young interviews David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé; authors of What Your Food Ate; How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health. David is a geologist and Anne is a […]

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A new resource is available to those directly affected by the Marshall fire and wind storm. This week Boulder County announced the launch of the Navigating Disaster for Boulder County Program. It’s jointly funded by the county and the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a new recovery navigator program launched this week to assist those directly affected by the Marshall Fire and wind storm. Then we’ll sit down with a journalist documenting what’s being done to rehabilitate abandoned […]

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In the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, nearly 30 percent of the homes are abandoned. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon spoke with Tatiana Flowers, an inequality reporter for The Colorado Sun whose recent article explores why these homes remained vacant for […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about the Bureau of Land Management’s ongoing round-up of wild horses in northwest Colorado. Then, we’ll visit with an artist teaming up with local farmers to reach across the table with the wisdom of […]

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A visit with an artist teaming up with local farmers to reach across the table with the wisdom of an old parable. A new exhibit at the Longmont Museum brings together over 15 local regional and national artists with Boulder […]

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OutSources host kelly drumright talks with filmmaker Taylor Neumann about her work, including her collaboration with renowned photographer Gideon Mendel on his Burning World series. Taylor Neumann is a filmmaker currently based in Denver, Colorado. She graduated in May […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange we get an update on ongoing negotiations in the rail industry and the appointment by President Biden of a Presidential Emergency Board that will make recommendations on resolution of the contract for rail […]

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KGNU recently received a visit from a group of students from Empower High School in Aurora. Most of them are incoming freshmen and all were participating in a summer workshop facilitated by Meta Sarmiento, the school’s Director of Culture and […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, incoming freshman at Aurora’s Empower High School paid us a visit to record poetry that resulted from their summer camp workshop. Then, we listen to CityCast Denver react to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s mayoral farewell speech. Listen: (Download Audio) […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss talks about the 2022 National Lacrosse League Champion, The Colorado Mammoths. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder Beat’s Shay Castle joins us in the studio for a Boulder City Council update. Then, Boulder has declared July 23 Clela Rorex Day. We hear from one of Rorex’s close friends about her legacy. Then […]

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(Download Audio) The city councils of Louisville, Lafayette, and Boulder discussed local measures to regulate the sale and possession of firearms and ammunition within their jurisdictions. Independent journalist Shay Castle joined KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon to recap last night’s Boulder City […]

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Boulder County has declared Saturday, July 23 Clela Rorex Day. Rorex, who passed away earlier this summer, was a gay rights activist who, in 1975, while serving as the newly elected Boulder county clerk, became the first clerk in the […]

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Growing Up Boulder’s vision is to lead a global movement in child-friendly cities, resulting in more equitable and sustainable communities for all. Growing Up Boulder’s mission is to offer young people opportunities to participate, deliberate, and influence local issues that […]

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Boulder’s City Council will discuss several proposed ballot measures when it meets on Thursday evening. Among them is a proposal to renew a climate action tax that is set to expire early next year. One of the programs the climate […]

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Farmers markets are great, but only a relative handful of farms with a limited selection sell at those weekly events. Small, hard to find, and located on rural roads, the farm stands all over Boulder County dish food on the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder’s City Council will discuss the extension of a climate tax this evening. We’ll hear about an energy efficiency program the tax helps to fund. This time on the Cannabis Report, marijuana correspondent Leland Rucker discusses updated research […]

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A citizen action group based in Longmont is hosting an event this weekend at Roger’s Grove Nature Area to educate the public about Bank Swallows. Boulder County and the City of Longmont list Bank Swallows as a species of concern […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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(Download Audio) Many families in the metro area and around Colorado have been struggling to pay rent. But this issue has become particularly acute among low-income families who live in mobile homes. Recently passed legislation brings protections for mobile home […]

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News Director Shannon Young interviews author, scholar and award-winner Bill McKibben about his latest book, The Flag, The Cross and the Station Wagon; A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened. McKibben is […]

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KGNU’s Shannon Young talked with two experts about media literacy and the nebulous social media landscape. Our guests include Claire Woodcock, a regular contributor to Vice’s Motherboard, and Dr. Ellis Jones, a sociologist, and author of “A Better World Shopping […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, A discussion about rising rent prices and a new bill passed to protect residents. Then, a new exhibit at the Museum of Boulder tells the Story of racial exclusion in Lafayette, specifically at its swimming pool. And, disputes […]

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En nuestro programa de Pasa la Voz escuchamos primero la Edicion Semanaria de Radio Bilingue y luego hablamos Norma King asesora de sustentabilidad sobre los recursos que el programa PACE da a los negocios en la ciudad de Boulder para […]

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Denver-based community educator Tim Hernández makes his debut as a Metro host in this interview with author Kelly Lytle Hernández. Her latest book is Bad Mexicans; Race, Empire and Revolution in the Borderlands. Listen: (Download Audio)

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The Hanuman Festival is one of the largest yoga events in the Mountain West. The annual festival took place this last weekend at the Yellow Barn Farm in Boulder County. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Hanuman Festival founder […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about an event this weekend to raise awareness about a rare bird nesting in Boulder County. Then, we get a glimpse of a well-known yoga festival that drew crowds to a local farm over […]

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Ryan Busse, author of “GUNFIGHT,” is a proud gun owner, sportsman, environmentalist, and conservationist and a former firearms executive who’s written an insider’s view of the radicalization of the US gun industry. Busse explains how and when the US gun […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from Senator Michael Bennett about his new SMART Community Policing Act, and efforts to fund Colorado Wildfire Risk Reduction and renewable energy. And finally, CityCast Denver sits down with local author Jenny Shank, whose most […]

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On today’s A Public Affair, teen journalist Lily Nobel interviews health journalist Lisa L. Lewis about her new book, The Sleep-Deprived Teen, which centers on teen sleep and the argument for later school start times. Listen: (Download Audio)

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More than 500 Boulderites tubed down Boulder Creek this morning for the 14th annual Tube To Work Day. Some dressed in business suits, others in hotdog costumes, gathered at Eben G. Fine Park with tubes under their arms just after […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder’s Tube to Work Day returns after its pandemic hiatus. We’ll get a live report from the scene. After that, we’ll have Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. Then our regular Friday feature, Dot Org will spotlight the work of […]

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In this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss talks about the 100th racing of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The long history of the race as well as what to expect from this year’s running is covered […]

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The Boulder Environmental / Nature / Outdoors Film Festival opens this evening with a reception and film screening. Festival director Richard Paradise spoke with News Director Shannon Young about what’s on the lineup. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff talks with guest Stephan Cowan, who owns Beyond Microgreens in Boulder, using freeze-dried broccoli microgreens in a line of teas. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll get a preview of what’s on the marquee for the Boulder Environmental / Nature / Outdoors Film Festival, which opens tonight at the Dairy Arts Center. Then, the EPA Sued for OK’ing Colorado Smog-Reduction Plan […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32 AM, just after the BBC News headlines. Find […]

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The Supreme Court ruled to limit the EPA’s authority over setting greenhouse gas emissions late last month. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon spoke with Kate Merlin, an environmental lawyer for Colorado’s Wild Earth Guardian, about what this decision means for Colorado’s fossil […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from an environmental attorney about what the Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency could mean for Colorado. Then mobile home park residents in Gunnison will share their […]

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Emergency Responders in the Front Range have been recruiting and training volunteers to build local capacity to fight wildfires. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Fritz Koch, firefighter training captain at Boulder Rural Fire and chair of the Boulder County Cooperators […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll visit with volunteer firefighters training for an extended fire season and predicted heat wave. “How Salt Can Predict Rain” – we’ll have that story and more on This Week in Water. Then, our friends at […]

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Our Guest this morning is Kali Fajardo-Anstine, an American novelist and short-story writer from Denver. 2020 winner of the American Book Award for her collection of stories: Sabrina & Corina. Kali has recently published her first novel, Woman of Light, […]

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Host Elise Matatall and co-host Kelly Drumright have a conversation with Suzi Grishpul about their new zine entitled Spark Fire, aimed at helping folks get in touch with their desires. You can find Suzi’s zine online at http://sparkfirezine.com/ and read […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange, our guest is Sara Terry, director of the new documentary “A Decent Home“, about mobile home park residents and their push to stay in their homes as private equity firms and other challenges […]

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Around half of the states in the country have – or are expected to – restrict access to saf and legal abortions in the wake of the US Supreme Court decision to overrule the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Colorado […]

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Shampoo bowls at Zinke Hair Salon in Boulder, Colorado. | Credit: Frani Halperin/H2O Media, Ltd. One of the latest trends in the beauty industry is to keep the large volume of waste that salons generate out of landfills. Looking good […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll have our latest installment in our “Follow the Waste” series. This time, we’ll trace the trail of waste from beauty salons. Then, demonstrators rallied in Boulder on Saturday to show support for reproductive rights that […]

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In collaboration with the I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County (IHDF), these KGNU Media Gardens youth radio productions feature teenage Dreamers from Skyline High School in Longmont, CO. Abortion Producers: Axelle Berumen, Catalina Bustos, Brittany Perez Date: 6/6/22 […]

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As you know, on the first Friday of every month here at KGNU, we play the Nature Almanac, which features local naturalists looking for what’s happening in the natural world. Today, we have a special treat for you, a “bonus” […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we have a special extended version of Nature Almanac with Shelley Schlender. Then, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. Listen: (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU […]

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On this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss talks about the recent passing of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, and the discovery of CTE in his brain. (Download Audio)

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In the days following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs Wade last month, the internet, like the nation’s streets, filled with pro-choice activism. Hashtag activism or clicktivism, in the past 10 years has transformed left-wing movements, allowing people […]

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Prior appropriation is the water law in the West that determines how water is divided among users. The problem is most of Colorado’s water goes to agriculture and what’s left is becoming hard to find. Stephanie Maltarich of KBUT reports. […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, food writer John Lehndorff hosts an hour-long live edition of Radio Nibbles. He and guests, Boulder farmer and chef Dan Asher, Longmont farmer Andrew Nowak, and local restauranteur and chef Dave Query talk food and answer […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, We talk with a researcher who studies the different ways left and right-wing activists use social media. After that we check in with our interns to hear what they think about using social movements just for […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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KGNU is proud to be a part of the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition, a collective of community radio stations all across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region. In fact, KGNU is a founding member of this organization and has […]

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Patrick and Mara Tcheuno started their own farm Bibamba Artisan Chocolate in Cameroon to fight against the system that oppressed his village. After moving to Denver, they continue to support his home while distributing chocolate at Colorado Farmer’s Markets. KGNU’s Rossana […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, while the “Big Lie” continues, we hear about how a Colorado-based election expert leads the conversation on the safety of mail-in voting. After that, we hear from a local artisan from Cameroon who uses his chocolate […]

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Colorado-based Mark Lee Gardner’s ninth book, THE EARTH IS ALL THAT LASTS is a dual biography of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, the two most legendary and consequential American Indian leaders. They and their Sioux and Cheyenne warriors crushed Lt. […]

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On July’s Nature Almanac, naturalists Carol Cushman and Steve Jones venture out to the Cherryvale Trailhead to get a glimpse of the sparkling fireflies that come out this time of year Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, for this first day of July, we’ll take a walk with Boulder Naturalists, on the Nature Almanac. After that, we have a special avalanche edition of Sports Talk. Then, as always, it’s Dot Org, our weekly […]

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On this week’s edition of Sports Talk, KGNU’s Jimmie Searfoss caught up with Colorado Avalanche fans who won this year’s Stanley Cup. Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate Thursday in Downtown Denver. (Download Audio)

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Colorado Open Space Alliance is a statewide organization of publicly funded local and regional open space programs, working cooperatively to share information, create public awareness and foster partnerships needed to protect and preserve the special places of Colorado.

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KGNU’s Young Adult book reviewer Phoebe Donovan interviews Crystal Maldonado, author of No Filter and Other Lies. Phoebe Donovan. Maldonado’s debut novel, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, was a Cosmopolitan Best New Book and a POPSUGAR Best New YA Novel. Listen: […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host, John Lehndorff talks about the creamy, crunchy, and deep-fried ways you can enjoy locally grown spinach (plus a special Elvis Recipe). After that, we will hear from Radio Nibbles guest Dr. Benjamin R. Teitelbaum, an […]

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Social inequities can sometimes compound the vulnerabilities associated with living in an area at risk of climate disasters. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Colorado State University Environmental Epidemiologist David Rojas speaking about the Colorado EnviroScreen tool he helped to develop […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about what a lifeguard shortage in Boulder means beyond reduced operating hours at local pools. Then, Colorado State University researchers have developed a new digital tool to identify high-risk areas where climate disasters overlap with […]

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Boulder is one of many cities across the US experiencing a lifeguard shortage. While this may seem minor to those with access to private pools, for low-income families and families of color, it means more children and adults will never […]

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As Coloradans hit the trails this summer, the fear of ticks may loom in the back of many of their minds. Ticks are blood-sucking pests that are notorious for carrying Lyme disease and a lot of myths about what they […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, how knowledgeable are you about ticks? Take the tick quiz along with our interns. Then, participants in KGNU’s Media Gardens Youth Radio training program share their thoughts on legal access to an abortion. As always on […]

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Several local elected officials from Boulder County, Louisville, and Superior, along with U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, met with the Federal Management Agency Administrator Deanne Chriswell yesterday in Louisville. The group met as part of a roundtable discussion on the progress […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator was in Louisville yesterday to meet with local and county officials about Marshall Fire recovery. We’ll have an update. Then, are you familiar with the term, “riparian rights?” You will […]

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People across the country are still digesting the ruling handed down by a Supreme Court majority that effectively overruled a pillar of reproductive rights that had been in place for 50 years. While it wasn’t necessarily a surprise, it still […]

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Join OutSources host Karen Raforth in a discussion with psychologist, historian, and activist Glenda Russell plus recent ally award winner, former KGNU news director, and current Connections host/producer, Joel Edelstein. We discuss allies. What is an ally? What are the […]

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The Labor Exchange this week features a conversation with the BlueGreen Alliance Western States Director Chris Markuson. He discusses the nexus of labor and environmental policy and how Colorado has been at the forefront at addressing these issues head-on. With […]

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The overruling of 50 years of protected legal access to abortion services wasn’t the only controversial decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court last week. A six to three majority ruled in favor of the New York Rifle and […]

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Hours after the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision that protected the right to access safe and legal abortion services, Denverites took to the streets Friday evening to register their dissent. The gutting of Roe v. Wade occurred as […]

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Severe weather effects like drought, heat waves, unseasonal fires, and high wind make climate change hard to ignore across the Front Range. To talk about what actions Boulder County is taking to prepare for changing climate change and protect the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, The Supreme Court’s majority decision to overrule Roe vs. Wade and federal protections for accessing reproductive health care prompted swift reactions in cities across the country. We’ll hear from those who hit the streets in Denver. […]

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A Community Conversation with Julian Rubenstein, author of “The Holly: Five Bullets, One Gun, and the Struggle to Save an American Neighborhood” Since its release in May 2021, “The Holly” has sparked controversy amongst Denver residents and city officials. This […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, up first we hear about a how families are accessing the outdoors at Cal-wood Education Center. After that, we hear about how researchers are using beavers to fight climate change. Then as usual it sports talk with […]

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On this week’s Sports Talk, host, Jimmie Searfoss, breaks down Avalanche Center Nazem Kadri’s obstacles throughout the Avs playoff run. (Download Audio)

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The Longmont Museum will be hosting an event this Sunday that examines one of the most important social justice movements in American history; that of the Underground Railroad and those who organized for the abolition of slavery. Speakers at the […]

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These days it seems like cryptocurrencies and blockchains are mostly enabling abuses: speculative bubbles, malware attacks, and money laundering for rogue states. But could the same technology also hold powerful governments and corporations accountable? Jonathan Dotan directs the Starling Lab […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff is in the studio to interview the head of Boulder’s Meals on Wheels. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Longmont Museum will host an event this weekend looking at the intertwined history of the movement to abolish slavery and the early push for women’s rights. And then, John Lehndorff will be in the studio […]

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Local author Erika Krouse joins us for Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub to further discuss her book Tell Me Everything – The Story of a Private Investigation. Erika talks about life as a private investigator and what pop culture gets […]

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The June 2022 selection for the Radio Bookclub is Tell Me Everything – The Story of a Private Investigation by local author Erika Krouse. The memoir tells the tale of Erika’s experience working as a private investigator for an attorney […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder City Council met last night ahead of their summer recess. We’ll get a round-up from Boulder Beat journalist Shay Castle. As always, on Wednesday morning, Chris Mohr will share his commentary, Make Them Hear You. Finally, herbalist […]

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On today’s edition of A Public Affair, we will broadcast an online candidate forum that was held for the primary candidates running for Boulder County Sheriff. The candidates are Boulder County Sheriff Division Chief Curtis Johnson and Louisville Police Chief […]

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Boulder City Council met last night ahead of their summer recess. They covered a range of topics from fire preparedness to their perennial favorite – outdoor dining. KGNU’s Shannon Young spoke with Boulder Beat founder, Shay Castle earlier this morning. […]

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Across the US, living costs have skyrocketed in the past year. In Boulder, prices are exceptionally high. With the Marshall Fire contributing to an already severe housing shortage and a growing economy, average rent prices went up 15 percent between […]

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The Boulder Jewish Community celebrated the in-person Boulder Jewish Festival on downtown Pearl Street in front of the Municipal Building. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Jonathan Lev, executive director of the Boulder Jewish Community Center, about the coming together of […]

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About one dozen public school districts in Colorado offer bilingual instruction as part of a dual language immersion program, according to the state’s department of education. Among them are two schools in the Boulder Valley School District: Pioneer Bilingual and […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll bring you a Juneteenth special featuring a long form interview Black Talk host Michele Simpson recorded last year with Ms. Opal Lee. Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth due to decades of advocacy […]

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David Gergen has been a White House adviser to four presidents (Nixon, Ford, Reagan & Clinton) of different parties, CNN senior political analyst, and founder of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. In his newest book, […]

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Every year the Boulder Council For International Visitors, a nonprofit leadership organization, hosts emerging leaders from around the globe to foster what they call “a network of mutual understanding and respect.” This year, a group is hosting citizen diplomats from […]

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Juneteenth, enacted last year as a federal holiday, commemorates the day when the U.S. Army announced the freedom of 250,000 slaves in Galveston, Texas. Cities across the Front Range are hosting Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. On Sunday in Longmont, the […]

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On this week’s Sports Talk, host, Jimmie Searfoss, shares the latest on Colorado stars in the NBA draft. Then, we hear about a new, non-human addition to CU Boulder’s football team. After that, we meet three athletes from the Front […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear what’s planned for this weekend’s Juneteenth events in Longmont from in-studio guests. Then, we’ll have your weekly dose of Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. Finally, our regular Friday feature highlighting the work of a […]

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On this week’s Sports Talk, host Jimmie Searfoss discusses the origins and legacy of a unique tradition that takes place during Colorado Avalanche games. (Download Audio)

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Feminist Data Set is a multi-year project that interrogates every step of the AI process that includes data collection, data labeling, data training, selecting an algorithm to use, the algorithmic model, and then designing how the model is then placed […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff update us on food news, upcoming food events and things worth tasting this week in Boulder and beyond. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder’s Jewish Community Center celebrates Pride Month by bringing together Gospel and Klezmer Music. Then, this time on the Cannabis Report, Leland Rucker attended a medical marijuana conference over the weekend and shared what he heard […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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On Saturday, the city of Longmont will host its first-ever in-person Juneteenth celebration with special guests, music, workshops, and performances from local artists. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Longmont council member and KGNU board member Shiquita Yarbrough about how the […]

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Gas prices are rising rapidly week over week and those hikes are nudging some to look at the viability of bike commutes. One local organization, Community Cycles, has been preaching that gospel for years and will be seeking converts this […]

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CU Boulder is its own jurisdiction within Boulder city limits. The campus has its own police force and its own fleet of garbage trucks. CU Boulder was also an early adopter of Zero Waste principals. So, what happens to the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder’s Community Cycles is hosting a series of events in the run-up to next week’s Bike to Work Day. We’ll speak with the Executive Director. Then, CU Boulder is its own jurisdiction surrounded by a city. Are their […]

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Our guest this morning is Adriana Paola Palacios Luna; mother of three, communicator, sociologist and volunteer community connector. She’s passionate about art, science and culture for social justice. Adriana is the Founder of Luna Cultura, which recently celebrated its anniversary […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, I’ll speak with an author, licensed psychotherapist, and cancer survivor about her new book. After that, can we worm our way out of our plastic problem? Finally, our friends at KZMU in Moab, Utah, share a […]

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On this special episode of the Labor Exchange, recorded live at the 35th Biennial Colorado AFL-CIO COPE Convention, our guest is Hilary Glasgow, leader of Colorado WINS Local 1876, the state employees union. We talk about the importance of unions […]

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Young people were at the helm of organizing nationwide “March for our Lives” demonstrations over the weekend. While the crowds at the Denver rally trended young, participants of a solidarity march in Boulder were overwhelming retirees. KGNU’s Shannon Young dropped […]

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Thousands will stand up against gun violence this weekend in Denver’s March For Our Lives rally. Students have organized rallies in Denver, Longmont and Colorado Springs. During our A Public Affairs Rossana Longo-Better Spoke with two 17-year-old Denver-based student organizers. […]

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A new exhibit at Boulder’s Museum of Contemporary Art explores and documents the 1994 movement that gave birth to what is now CU’s Ethnic Studies Department. By Any Means We Deem Necessary: An Archival Walkthrough of the 1994 Ethnic Studies […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we will hear from an archival exhibit of the 1994 protests that gave birth to the prestigious Department of Ethnic Studies at CU Boulder. Then we get an update on local sports from across the Front […]

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On this week’s Sports Talk, host Jimmie Searfoss discusses the newest stories from professional sports from around Colorado. The Denver Broncos’ new owner and the Colorado Avalanche’s success each get time, as well as the Boulder B Strong cycling event. […]

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STEMblazers inspires girls to visualize themselves in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers and empowers them to pursue STEM professions. They envision a world where women feel confident to pursue STEM careers and are equally represented in the STEM workforce. […]

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On today’s Radio Nibbles, host John Lehndorff sits down with chef Jim Smailer to discuss low-waste ways to cook with fresh produce from markets and farm stands. Listen: (Download Audio)

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Civic engagement comes naturally to some, but for others, it can feel like an anxiety-inducing, boredom-riddled chore. One Denver non-profit has been rethinking civic engagement and developed a new curriculum. The organization will hold its latest event this Sunday, which […]

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This time of year, many Coloradans may notice an influx of miller moths. During summer months, millions of miller moths migrate hundreds of miles from the dry eastern plains of Colorado to the oasis-like lawns of what may be your […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32am, just after the BBC News headlines. Find out […]

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The city councils of Louisville, Lafayette and Boulder discussed local measures to regulate the sale and possession of firearms and ammunition within their jurisdictions. Independent journalist Shay Castle joined KGNU’s Shannon Young for a recap of last night’s Boulder City […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, multiple Boulder County cities discussed local regulations on firearms last night. We’ll have a report back on the Boulder City Council meeting from Shay Castle. As always on Wednesday morning, Chris Mohr will share his commentary, […]

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After he graduated, Chris Dunn, who has his environmental science Ph.D. from CU, went to the Arctic to study glaciers, one of his passions. When Dunn got back to Boulder, he turned his trip into a multimedia exhibit. Sensing Ice, […]

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Outsources host kelly talks with amazing artists Dr. Tessa Romano (they/them) and Silen Wellington (they/he) about their upcoming performance entitled “Place Them on the Altar,” a multi-media exploration of nonbinary identities and experiences. The performances will take place on Sunday […]

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To reflect on the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals known DACA, created in 2012 to provide two-year deferred deportation, a work permit, and increased opportunity for higher education for children brought without documentation. Rossana Longo-Better spoke […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, events in the Denver area this month will allow residents to voice their views about the reintroduction of gray wolves into the state’s ecosystem. We’ll visit an immersive multimedia exhibit on the CU Boulder campus that […]

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Gather around the KGNU kitchen table with Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff and chef Daniel Asher of Boulder’s AshKara and River & Woods. Their guests this week are chef Paolo Neville at 95A Bistro in Lafayette and cacao expert Michael […]

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We know the Maasai people for their distinct culture. They live in Tanzania, a world-renowned place for its wildlife that draws lots of travelers. Maasai women, wrap themselves in their brightly-colored shúkas. Angel Mollel is one of them: a Maasai. […]

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Bill McKibben is an educator, environmental activist, and author of more than a dozen books. His newest is a memoir, “The Flag, The Cross and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What […]

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On this week’s Sports Talk, host, Jimmy Searfoss, shares the latest on Colorado stars in the NBA draft. Then, we hear about a new, non-human addition to CU Boulder’s football team. After that, we meet three athletes from the Front […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about an event in Boulder this weekend dedicated to empowering the Maasai women of Tanzania. After that, we will visit the site of the NCAR fire on the Nature Almanac. Finally, we have new […]

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Interview with Aaron Marcus, the Gill Foundation Associate Curator of LGBTQ+ History at History Colorado. Aaron discusses Rainbows & Revolutions, a groundbreaking exhibition coming to History Colorado in June 2022 that highlights Colorado’s LGBTQ+ movement from the 1950s through today. […]

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Rise Against Suicide helps youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment, enabling them to find hope and healing Rise Against Suicide funds therapy sessions for at-risk youth struggling with suicidal ideation in the […]

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Colorful June songbirds nest along Bear Creek, and Bear Canyon is greening up from the NCAR fire, which happened late in March. Photo courtesy Stephen R. Jones. Listen: (Download Audio)

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On today’s Morning Magazine, The U.S. Department of the Interior is looking into ways to fund housing solutions in national park gateway communities across the country. This time on the Cannabis Report, we’ll hear about the results of a new CU Boulder […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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When the University of Colorado’s Spring semester ended in May, many students left town and also left behind tons of trash. As part of our Follow the Waste Stream series, KGNU’s Sam Fuqua looks at what happens to all the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, our latest story in the Follow The Waste series tracks what happens with leftover trash from student move-outs. After that, we’ll hear about land trusts as an opportunity to ward off the most catastrophic impacts of […]

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On today’s A Public Affair, News Director Shannon Young speaks with prolific children’s literature author, Tui T. Sutherland. Her latest book is The Flames of Hope, her 15th installment in the bestselling series, Wings of Fire. Listen: (Download Audio)

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The Bolder Boulder community run made a comeback yesterday after a two-year hiatus. KGNU sports reporter Jimmie Searfoss shares this sound collage from the race. (Download Audio)

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The American Civil Liberties Union filed an official complaint to the city of Boulder last week over what is known as the city’s camping ban. The camping ban is a combination of two different pieces of Boulder policy that give […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Bolder Boulder community run made a comeback yesterday after a two year hiatus. We’ll hear from race participants. Then, the ACLU of Colorado has filed a complaint with the City of Boulder saying its camping […]

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On this episode of the Labor Exchange our guest is Michael Farrington, a former TSA Agent and current volunteer legislative political coordinator with the American Federation of Government Employees. We talk about his experience at the TSA and H.R. 903, […]

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On today’s edition of A Public Affair, guest host Michele Simpson speaks with award-winning children’s book illustrator and author Brian Pinkney. Mr. Pinkney will be presenting his work this Saturday, June 4th at the Boulder Public Library at 11am. More […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear from a group of our interns–about what it’s like growing up and going to school in an age of mass shootings. After that, it’s Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. And finally, as always, it’s Dot Org, […]

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The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas this week rattled people across the nation. Here at KGNU, we had a lot of conversations about how to cover the deaths of 19 children and two adults gunned down by the 18-year-old gunman. […]

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University of Colorado Journalism student Jimmie Searfoss gives a quick rundown of sports news from across the Front Range. On this week’s show, Jimmie touches on the sports world’s reaction to the recent tragedies that have taken place in the […]

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When we think about social media platforms and online interactions, it might seem like we are merely experiencing feeds of information that are curated for us by algorithms. The scale by which companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram now operate […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a child psychiatrist about how to discuss gun violence risks with children and how to identify them as a parent. Then, the Chief Storyteller of the City of Denver will be on to […]

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The May 2022 selection for the Radio Bookclub is The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara. This is the story of a global society run by a corporate board where democracies have been replaced and citizens are now shareholders. Legendary […]

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The Making of Chicanas: Nurtures & Warriors is a documentary about Denver women with Mexican and Indigenous roots who have dedicated themselves to social justice. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Rowena Alegria, Chief Storyteller of the City of Denver, […]

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St. Vrain Valley School District Parents and Students are organizing a peaceful protest ahead of this afternoon’s school board meeting. They’re calling to request fresh and healthy food in school lunches for students who are in reduce of free lunches […]

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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your household trash and what do to with it. What gets tossed and what can be recycled? News Director Shannon Young hosts a call-in show with recycling expert, Rosie Briggs, EcoCycle’s Community Education […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the mass murder of at least 19 children and two elementary school teachers in Uvalde, Texas has many parents, teachers, and students uneasy this morning, heading into the final days of the school year. Then closer […]

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New data shows an overwhelming majority of Colorado residents view the rising cost of living as a serious problem. Many are feeling the pinch in their own lives. A new poll from the Colorado Health Foundation shows that around 1 […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a new poll shows the overwhelming majority of Coloradans regard the rising cost of living as a serious problem. We dig down into the data. Then, ships that run on ocean plastic – we’ll have that […]

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Meet Assistant Professor at CU Boulder, Helanius J. Wilkins, choreographer, performance artist, dancer, award winning producer, director, activist, director, innovator, and so much more. How can we broaden our understanding of what it is to be American? Whose American Dream […]

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More whistleblowers have come forward to call out Mind Springs Mental Health for falsifying patient forms. Past and current Mind Springs employees told Susan Greene with Colorado News Collaborative (COLab) that Mind Springs leadership regularly asked administrative staff to fill […]

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Slavery is a practice that persists into the present day, albeit in the shadows; behind the bars of prisons, the closed doors of private homes and within the walls of brothels. In Nepal, caste-based barriers impeding social mobility put “untouchable” […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll speak with a local author about her work documenting the stories of those directly affected by human trafficking. Then, City Cast Denver will spend time with an Arvada-based eleven-year-old environmental activist. (Download Audio) The Morning […]

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OVERBOARD by crime writer Sara Paretsky is her 21st book in her series about her legendary detective, V.I. Warshawski. As this book begins V.I. is on her way home from an all-night surveillance job and is led by her dogs […]

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University of Colorado Journalism student Jimmie Searfoss gives a quick rundown of sports news from across the Front Range. This week on the show Jimmie talks about the history made across the front range starting with Broomfield High School’s state […]

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The Boulder-Nablus Sister City Project and Colorado Palestinian Club are presenting Palestinian Cultural Day this coming Saturday, May 14th at the Museum of Boulder. Nablus, Palestine is a Sister City of Boulder that fosters relationships through cultural education, and inspiring […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about a celebration of Palestinian culture this weekend in Boulder. After that, Jimmy Searfoss fills us in on local sports news. Finally, as always, it’s Dot Org, showcasing the work of local nonprofits every […]

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VUELA’s mission is to mobilize and engage parents by offering education, resources, and support that strengthen their sense of self-worth, and promote a healthy change in their families and communities. VUELA’s primary objective is to engage the Latino community through […]

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Large scale clean up is finally underway for properties completely destroyed by the Marshall Fire. As part of our 2022 Follow the Waste Stream Series, KGNU’s Stacie Johnson presents her coverage of the debris removal journey and if there is […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32am, just after the BBC News headlines. Find out […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, students at Denver’s North High are planning a walkout tomorrow, calling on school administrators to keep a popular Chicano teacher on staff. Then, John Lehndorff will be in the studio to catch us up on local food […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll take a look at what happens to debris removed from neighborhoods affected by the Marshall Fire. After that, Western Colorado University has launched a project to repurpose discarded solar panels to help refugees charge their […]

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In this afternoon’s Metro show, we’re going to be talking about a controversy brewing at Denver’s North High School, where a popular Chicano teacher has been let go. Tim Hernández began teaching during the pandemic and quickly won the respect […]

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Frasier Meadows, an active retirement community in Boulder, opened a new exhibit yesterday. “Celebrando Nuestra Cultura” aims to bring awareness on the history of latinos living in the state, by featuring the stories of professionals, civil servants and entrepreneurs in […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about an exhibit at Boulder’s Frasier Meadows that celebrates the past, present, and future of the Latino Community in Boulder County. After that, we’ll turn to a newer art form nurtured by street culture […]

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Lisa Schwartz with CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement attended an event that featured dancer student Jesus Munoz and undergraduate theater students: Rodrigo Gallardo-Antunez, Tanis Joaquín Gonzáles and Nick Galvez. The Antiracism Action in the Arts evolved from a […]

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John Lehndorff of Radio Nibbles and chef Dan Asher welcomed Justin Buo of Mycocosm and tempeh maker Griffin Giordano to talk about fungi in its various tasty, useful forms… plus listener call-in questions. (Download Audio)

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Our guest this morning is José Gustavo Melara, local poet and Spanish language professor at Front Range Community College. Melara is originally from El Salvador and his poems have been published in several literary magazines in Mexico and other countries. […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, it’s been ten years since the city of Denver implemented an urban camping ban and anti-poverty activists are organizing a week of events to call for a reversal. After that, the CityCast Denver crew looks […]

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Colorado-based Paul Holes, author of UNMASKED, specializes in cold case and serial predator crimes. He began his career in the Contra Costa County (CA) Sheriff’s Office in California’s Bay Area. He was part of the team that found the Golden […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, an antiracist group aims to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to the arts. After that, we tag along with a group of naturalists in search of singing frogs. Then, we have a new sports update […]

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University of Colorado Journalism student Jimmie Searfoss gives a quick rundown of sports news from across the Front Range. This week Jimmie shares a feel-good story about a young boy getting the chance to live out a dream. After that, […]

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Wings Over Water is a 3D IMAX film currently screening at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and at other IMAX theaters nationwide. It follows three bird species on their migrations to the vast prairie wetlands. It’s produced by […]

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Food waste in the United States produces as much pollution as 37 million cars per year. That’s according to a report by the National Resources Defense Council which also found that redirecting just one-third of the country’s total food waste […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll have our second installment in our “Follow The Waste” series – this time looking at what happens to produce that doesn’t meet the cosmetic standards of local grocery stores. Then on the Cannabis Report, marijuana […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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The City and County of Denver marked Earth Day this year by implementing a rebate program for electric bicycles and e-cargo bikes. The rebates start at $400 for Denver residents, but low income residents can qualify for up to $1200 […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, impromptu rallies to support reproductive rights drew thousands of attendees to the state capitol in Denver yesterday. After that, we’ll speak with the Denver-based movie producer. Then, we get details about Denver’s new e-bike rebate program. […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, immigration agents have been using data brokers to skirt privacy measures passed into law last legislative session. After that, on “This Week in Water,” we learn about using face masks to cut carbon. Finally, we’ll go […]

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Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, joins the Labor Exchange on this very special International Workers Day edition of the program. Josette Jaramillo hosts. She is a social worker in Pueblo and President of the Colorado AFL-CIO and AFSCME 1335. […]

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(View of Denver From Top of Lookout Mountain. Credit: Maneybe via Wikimedia Commons) Today kicks off Air Quality Awareness Week. Several federal agencies – including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Weather […]

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Where do we put our bodies after we die? For some people it’s of utmost importance; for others a body is but a shell they are leaving behind. These days, our options, our planning, and our attitudes are more open […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we discuss what “severe” levels of ozone can mean for Coloradans. After that, how smaller wells across the Front Range contribute to about half of the area’s methane pollution. Finally, the CityCast Denver crew visits a […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a Persian music tour kicks off tonight in Denver. We’ll hear from one organizer. After that, a Denver immigration rights activist tells us why he is bicycling from Denver to Washington, D.C. Finally, we have our […]

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Immigrant rights activists from across the nation will march at the Capitol in D.C. for a historic May Day Rally. Among them, 50 Coloradans will welcome Omar Gomez De La Cruz, who biked all the way from Denver. Rossana Longo-Better […]

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Public music and dance performances by women have been illegal in Iran since an Islamist government took power in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. Safeguarding and preserving these art forms has fallen largely to Iranian cultural promoters and practitioners […]

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UpRoot is playing a seminal role in the development of a regional food-systems coalition along the Western Slope. UpRoot increases the nutritional security by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers. Find out more about […]

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Competitive entertainment has always been an essential part of human culture. Traditionally, sports have been the preferred form of competition, however, in a modern age of mass globalization through connection, a new form of entertainment has taken the stage: esports. […]

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Today John Lehndorff’s guest is Gregor MacGregor, a Boulder-born water law attorney and professor who founded the Vulcan Mine Bakery in Lafayette. He’s recently taken to exploring international styles of bread to serve up a little slice of home for […]

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Zander Oklar and Chris Sanchez are a queer couple. They have been together for three years and are both outspoken advocates for the human equity and equal rights of the LGBTQA+ community. Zander has lived in Colorado for the last […]

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Kenyan environmental change maker visits Colorado to share experiences and exchange ideas about community empowerment and environmental stewardship. Dr. Irene Amoke, Executive Director of Kenya Wildlife Trust, recently paid a visit to Boulder on her way to Fort Collins before […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, May is mental health awareness month, and it kicks off this weekend with a series of talks at Atonement Lutheran Church. A Kenyan environmental leader visits Colorado to share experiences and exchange ideas about community empowerment […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about how newly released data shows small businesses in Colorado are rebounding from pandemic lows. Then, “Bio Blitz” is coming to Rabbit Mountain this weekend. Finally, it’s our regular Wednesday features, Chris Mohr’s “Make […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will consider the bilingual education at its meeting tonight. Then, Denver is using its sewage to fight climate change. That story and more on H20 Radio’s, “This Week […]

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The BVSD school board will convene a special meeting this evening to explore the possibility of extending bilingual education from K to 12 Grade. The meeting will not be open to the public and there will not include public […]

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Host Sean Kenney with Jessica Phoenix Sylvia, who has fought for transformative justice as a trans woman living in a men’s prison. Jessica talks about her experiences advocating for trans rights and mental health support from prison, in addition to […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act will expire this summer. We’ll hear from those impacted by radiation exposure about the implications. After that, the 50th annual Rainbow Gathering is coming to Colorado and some communities are apprehensive. […]

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On today’s edition of A Public Affair, KGNU News Director Shannon Young spends the half hour with Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. They discuss a range of local issues, including housing policy, minimum wage, and transportation design. Listen: (Download Audio)

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Today is Earth Day and Sustainable Resilient Longmont will celebrate its 8th annual Longmont Earth Day Celebration. The programming includes a free environmental expo and activities for children and families. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better speaks with Ryan Shutz of Sustainable Resilient […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine today is Earth Day. To celebrate, Longmont will host its 8th annual festival. After that, we hear about a local theater company’s pandemic revival. Finally, we have our regular Friday feature, Dot Org. Listen: (Download Audio) […]

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On Saturday, The Spark, a local performing and visual arts center in Boulder, is emerging from the pandemic to perform a long-awaited opening of Matilda The Musical, a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1988 children’s novel. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon […]

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Wildlands Restoration Volunteers organizes thousands of volunteers each year to complete more than 150 conservation projects throughout Colorado. Volunteer events range in length from a few hours to multi-day campouts and are located in beautiful natural areas from the plains […]

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The Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City has been operating for nearly 100 years, encountering relatively little regulatory pushback when it comes to permit renewals and emissions. But that’s changed recently. The Environmental Protection Agency notified Colorado health department […]

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The federal government’s pandemic response program to fund free school meals for all students is set to expire at the end of June. Many school nutritionists, food policy experts and child welfare advocates are urging the government to extend the […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine; the pandemic response program that makes free lunches available to all public school students is set to expire and advocates are urging Congress to take action. This time on the Cannabis Report, marijuana correspondent Leland Rucker […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll get a report back from last night’s Boulder City Council meeting with journalist Shay Castle. Then we hear about a community-based research project to monitor air quality around the Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City. […]

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From left to right: Jorge Quinones, Erika Andrade, Carlos Carbajal, Shawhin Roudbari, Beth Osnes, Helanius Wilkins A CU Boulder Environmental Design Gallery exhibit, Race Conditions: An Exploration of Spatial Operations of Whiteness, explores how classroom design can perpetuate racism. KGNU’s […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder’s Naropa University is kicking off its Earth Justice Week today. We’ll hear from a couple of their keynote speakers. After that, cacti are in a prickly situation. That story and more on H20 Radio’s, “This […]

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This year the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is overlapping with the Catholic period of Lent. It’s also taking place during a significant refugee crisis. Some of those now fleeing Ukraine fled from Afghanistan not long ago. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better […]

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OutSources interviews new OutBoulder County Deputy Director Dr. Bruce Parker (above left) tells us about his background coming to his new role. He tells us about community opportunities with OutBoulder County’s new home in northeast Boulder. Youth Programmer Chris Castaneda […]

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On tonight’s Labor Exchange, we talk about challenges in the Social Security Administration with AFGE Local 4012 President Elizabeth LaBelle including issues with phones, computers and hot desking – where workers must share unassigned workspace. We dig into LaBelle’s volunteer […]

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Cole Sigmon, City of Boulder Wastewater Treatment Manager standing at aeration ponds at Water Resource Recovery Facility. (Credit H2O Media, Ltd.) Boulder County has a stated aim to get its waste stream down to as close to zero as possible […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we kick off a brand new reporting series that will follow the waste streams flowing out of Boulder County. After that, the City Cast Denver crew sits down with a lifelong cyclist to discuss why the […]

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Co-author of dozens of travel guidebooks, Brandon Presser’s newest title is THE FAR LAND: 200 Years of Murder, Mania, And Mutiny In The South Pacific. The mutiny on the Bounty occurred in the South Pacific in 1789 when Fletcher Christian […]

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In this movie review segment, KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo speaks with Boulder Weekly Film Correspondent Michael J. Casey about films. In this segment, Casey Reviews the new documentary “Navalny“, about the famed Russian political dissident, who was nearly assassinated in 2020. Casey also […]

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A local Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist speaks about the need to adapt to new fire conditions in the urban-wildland interface. One lesson from the NCAR Fire – and the Marshall Fire before that – is that Boulder County should plan […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a local Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist about the need to adapt to new fire conditions in the urban-wildland interface. After that it’s the latest edition of H20 Radio’s, “This Week in Water.” […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a climate scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research about his observations and thoughts on the fire that continues to burn next to his workplace. Then, children’s advocates are urging Colorado lawmakers […]

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Boulder’s Office of Emergency Management reported Monday afternoon that the NCAR Fire in has burned an estimated 190 acres and is at 68 percent containment. News Director Shannon Young visited the site of the fire Saturday and spoke with people […]

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Host Elise Matatall speaks with queer educator and youth worker Jax Gonzalez. Jax believes that youth’s capacity to dream is a valuable resource in the fight for collective liberation. During the show, they reference Bettina Love who wrote We Want to […]

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Martha Raye is a proud, Black Latina, mother of five, community activist and a doctoral student in public administration with an emphasis on criminology. She has over 8 years of experience as a child welfare caseworker and switched sides of […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a fire near the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder put many residents on edge this weekend. We’ll continue our special coverage. After that, we talk with the author of a new book, “The Vortex.” […]

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Denver City Council President Stacy Gilmore put a moratorium on all HOA foreclosures within the Master Homeowners Association of Green Valley Ranch in northeast Denver this month. After receiving an outpouring of complaints that the HOA is imposing excessive fines […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, HOA’s have been operating unchecked in Colorado for years. We talk about why HOA’s have so much power and where that leaves homeowners. After that, some mountain towns have halted short-term rentals in order to combat […]

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The Bug Theatre in Denver will feature a staged reading of a brand new play on Sunday, March 27th. The show is being produced In collaboration with IDEAS Stages and Sasquatch Productions. It’s called Puerto Rican Nocturne, and it is […]

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OUR Center has provided critical services such as food, housing, and utilities to help families achieve self-reliance since 1986, and works closely with many other agencies in the community to assist those in need, especially those in emergency situations. OUR […]

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We are now at the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at King Soopers in Boulder that took the lives of 10 people. Maddie Mueller, a student at CMCI at the University of Colorado in Boulder, brings us this […]

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Deborah Cameron, who writes about food for Yellow Scene magazine, turns the tables on John Lehndorff and interviews him about being a good writer and editor. [Download Audio]

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News headlines have been full of debates about Critical Race Theory (CRT), books and topics being banned in schools, and calls to remove statues of colonizers around the world. More recently, universities and governments have done work in land acknowledgements […]

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The Annual Sleep Out event is happening tonight. The Boulder-based nonprofit TGTHR is hosting its 10th annual Sleep Out event to raise funds and awareness for youth homelessness. KGNU’s Rossana Longo Better spoke with TGTHR CEO Chris Nelson and communications […]

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A bill to strengthen and preserve protections for mobile home park residents in Colorado cleared another hurdle yesterday at the state capital. It will now go to the House Appropriations Committee. KGNU’s Sam Fuqua talked with Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a bill to protect the rights of mobile homeowners is making its way through the Colorado legislature. After that, we hear about a sleep-out tonight in Boulder and then, it’s Radio Nibbles. (Download Audio) The Morning […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Ukrainian-Americans living in Colorado reflect on war. After that, Chris Mohr and Brigitte Mars share their weekly commentary. (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, stories, and features and broadcasts on KGNU Monday through […]

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In this episode of It’s The Economy we hear a conversation with Dana Rodriguez (pictured above), executive chef at Casa Bonita and owner and head chef at Cantina Loca, Work and Class and Super Mega Bien. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better sits down with Tamil Maldanado owner […]

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The Lafayette Youth Advisory Commission held Lafayette’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Day event on January 19th, 2022 at the Centaurus High School parking lot. As an effort to advance Martin Luther King’s legacy, LYAC stands with Dr. King’s family […]

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On this week’s Labor Exchange we talk with Alendra Harris, a worker at the Starbucks in Superior, CO. We talk about her and her co-workers’ efforts to form a union, A Bug’s Life, and delay tactics used by employers during […]

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Today is the anniversary of one of the deadliest mass shootings in Colorado’s history. In the aftermath, many groups have been working to curtail access to guns and have come forward to offer insights to talk about what they have […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, one year ago today, a gunman killed ten people at King Soopers supermarket in South Boulder. We remember the victims and hear from Colorado State Representative Judy Amabile, who was interviewed at the scene of the […]

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Interview with Kiki Sinister and Ryan Frank, two members of Kiki Sinister Presents, a Denver-based troupe that hosts immersive shows featuring aerial performance, pole dancing, burlesque, comedy, and more. Kiki and Ryan talk about their performances, and how they’ve explored […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the King Soopers’ mass shooting tragedy in Boulder is nearing its year anniversary. We will hear how a survivor is still dealing with the trauma through his music. After that, CityCast Denver speaks with an author […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32am, just after the BBC News headlines. Find out […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll speak with the sponsor of a bill passed yesterday to increase protections against fire losses for insured homeowners. Then, on the Cannabis Report, we look at hemp production in the state and a program to […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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Do you know a young person who would love working on a team, outdoors all summer, making new friends and gaining leadership skills? Tell them to apply to work as a Junior Ranger Team Member which offers a paid summer […]

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New series of programs offered by El Centro Amistad to reduce the health gap needs of the Latino community in Boulder County. El Centro Amistad offers crucial programs to address the emotional, physical, educational and spiritual needs of the Latino […]

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Looking to include your dog more in your mountain biking? There’s a growing sport that could be for you. It’s called bikejor and it’s like dog sledding without the snow. Justin Higginbottom visited a race in Moab, Utah to hear […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about a new series of programs offered by El Centro Amistad to reduce the health gap needs of the Latino community in Boulder County. Then, we’ll have the latest edition of This Week in […]

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Over the weekend, Colorado lost an hour and sprung forward into daylight savings time. Colorado currently has two time-change bills up for consideration. One bill calls for the state to adopt year-round daylight saving time. The other bill wants year-round […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a neuroscientist about the risks and rewards of daylight saving time. After that, we’ll look into what’s causing delays in rebuilding efforts in Louisville (Download Audio) The Morning Magazine features local news headlines, […]

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Even if we would like to avoid the idea of war, the world’s eyes are on Ukraine now and anxiety is high. Thomas Mayer, CU Boulder professor emeritus of sociology, who is originally from Germany, belongs to the local Rocky […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, a local author, Heather Mateus Sappenfield, discusses her new book. Then we hear from a CU Boulder professor about the crisis in Ukraine. Finally, we have our regular segment from Dot Org, spotlighting the work of a […]

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ELPASO, Padres latinos comprometidos al avanze de los resultados escolares, es un movimiento basado en el empoderamineto de una masa crítica de padres latinos bien informados y calificados que se aseguran de que sus hijos lleguen al jardín de niños […]

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ANGELS OF THE PACIFIC by Elise Hooper (her fourth novel) tells the powerful story of American military nurses kept as prisoners for nearly three years during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II. Many of them had […]

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A locally produced film that captures the experience of being black in Boulder wins People’s Choice Award Feature Film at the Boulder International Film Festival . The feature documentary This Is [Not] Who We Are which screened yesterday at a […]

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On this special funch drive edition of the Labor Exchange we talk to Aurora Firefighter Jimmy Allen, a member of International Association of Fire Fighters 1290 from the IAFF Legislative Conference in Washington DC. Firefighters are in DC to talk […]

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It retells the story of the fight to save Denver Meadows. A lost fight that promoted the creation of laws in Colorado to help residents buy their homes, get organized and inspired. The organization 9to5Colorado will host a virtual screening […]

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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Kilstrom Theatre has premiered a new dramatic dark comedy, called In the Upper Room. Based on the real family history of playwright and novelist Beaufield Berry, In the Upper room explores the lives […]

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In this movie review segment, KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo speaks with Boulder Weekly Film Correspondent Michael J. Casey about films. In this segment, Casey previews the Boulder International Film Festival, running March 3 – 6, 2022. Casey also discusses the film, “The Batman“.

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about two documentaries that will premiere at Boulder’s International Film Festival this weekend. After that on the Nature Almanac, we tag along with a team of naturalists in search of Great Horned Owls. Finally, […]

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The US has more gun deaths in one month than any other high in-income country has for almost an entire year. In 2020, gun violence skyrocketed in the US, killing more than 45,000 people. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon spoke with Dr. […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we speak with one of the country’s leading experts on the public health effects of firearms. He says owning a gun doubles your risk of dying from a gunshot. This time on the Cannabis Report, we’ll […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, the Ute Mountain Ute tribe plans to build a 600 megawatt hydroelectric pump as part of its larger shift to renewable energy. Scholarship funds are on the table for Native American students seeking to study […]

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The Ute Mountain Ute tribe is moving towards an economy driven by renewable energy production after historically relying on fossil fuels. For instance, the tribe already supplements its electricity with solar power. And, Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s/KSJD’s Sofia Stuart-Rasi reports, the […]

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Black Talk is a one-hour monthly show bringing us news and more from NAACP Boulder County and beyond. Hosted by Michele Simpson, it airs on KGNU on the second Thursday at 8:32am, just after the BBC News headlines. Find out […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about Boulder County’s plans for the 63 million dollars it’s due to receive under the American Rescue Plan Act. We’ll also have a story on how a town in Colorado’s Western Slope is turning […]

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Last Tuesday, a security situation led to the evacuation of University Hill Elementary Elementary school and shelter-in-place orders for much of the surrounding neighborhood near CU Boulder campus. The evacuation came in response to threats allegedly sent by a former […]

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Alleged threats from a man who published an 800 page manifesto rife with violence in academic settings caused the evacuation of an elementary school and shelter-in-place orders on University Hill last Tuesday. The suspect has been identified as a former […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, it’s been a week since threats of violence prompted shelter in place orders on Boulder’s University Hill. We get some details about the case from the Boulder County District Attorney and thoughts from CU students about […]

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Join host Karen Raforth as she introduces the new Pride Center Directors from CSU and CU Dr. Ashley Grice and Dr. Morgan Seamont. They will also bring us up to date on what is happening to LGBTQ students on their […]

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Tonight’s edition of the Labor Exchange features a conversation with Kevin DiPasquale, President of the Douglas County Federation, a local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers. We discuss the controversial firing of Douglas County Public Schools Superintendent Corey Wise […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, students in the Douglas County school district are calling for a walkout this morning to protest recent actions by the school board, including the recent firing of the district’s longtime superintendent. After that, we look at […]

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The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulates the oil and gas industry. They have been discussing whether companies should put more money upfront as a financial assurance – commonly known as a bond – to guarantee there is enough […]

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In an effort to provide access to solar energy for mobile home residents, the City of Boulder came up with a unique solution: a Solar Garden. KGNU’s Rossana Longo-Better reports for Rocky Mountain Community Radio as part of our collaborative […]

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A climate crisis is looming over the youngest generation and today’s education models are just starting to grapple with how to teach kids about their changing world. One model is called “place-based learning” and it fosters a connection between youth […]

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Even after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has warned service providers against increasing prices in the wake of the Marshall Fire, a displaced renter from Louisville shares his struggles after he lost most of his belongings. In Colorado, charging excessive […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Colorado oil and gas regulators are considering a bond measure to deter well abandonment. We’ll hear about an education technique known as “place based learning” and how it is applied here in Boulder County. After that […]

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Neighbor to Neighbor is about Neighbors each other stay in their homes, regain stability, and achieve home-ownership. Stable housing is vital to individual, family and community health. Without meeting basic housing needs, families struggle with other needs such as meals, […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about how a county in western Colorado is trying to stop methane from seeping out of abandoned coal mines. After that, tomorrow is National Hemp Day so we’ll hear about hemp news past and […]

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Bi-weekly updates on what's happening in the world of cannabis with marijuana reporter Leland Rucker.

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The Boulder Valley School District cancelled classes at all of its schools today due to inclement weather. The cancellations come as many students, teachers, parents and staff at University Hill Elementary needed a break to process an incident that occurred […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, Boulder Beat’s Shay Castle will provide a recap of last night’s city council meeting. We’ll then have a report on the incident that prompted a school evacuation and shelter in place order on University Hill yesterday. […]

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Listen: Boulder Police put out a shelter-in-place order Tuesday for the University Hill neighborhood after police learned of a suspect that forced an evacuation of the area’s elementary school. Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon […]

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It’s hard to imagine a carbon neutral world without considering airplanes. Commercial aviation contributes about 2.5% of annual global CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use. But, as KOTO’s Matt Hoisch explains, some airports are finding ways to bring down that […]

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On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about the Telluride airport’s shift to sustainable aviation fuel in the latest installment from our Rocky Mountain Community Radio series on the transition away from fossil fuels. Then, it’s the latest edition of H20Radio’s […]

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