Sinopsis
KUNC's Colorado Edition is a weekly look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.Each episode highlights the stories brought to you by journalists in the KUNC newsroom.New episodes of Colorado Edition are available every Friday morning.
Episodios
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2021 election results; climate literature
03/11/2021 Duración: 25minToday on Colorado Edition, we talk to three guests about the results from Colorado’s recent election and why the three statewide ballot measures ultimately failed. And, we speak to an environmental poet about the intersection of literature and climate action.
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New congressional map; Denver Art Museum expansion; Coors Field’s oldest usher
02/11/2021 Duración: 25minToday on Colorado Edition, we get an update on Colorado’s new, final congressional map approved by the state Supreme Court. We also hear about the Denver Art Museum's new expansion and commitment to inclusion. And, we listen back to a story about a beloved long-time usher at Coors Field.
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Rent gets less affordable; selling off public lands; Greeley voting rights exhibit
01/11/2021 Duración: 25minToday on Colorado Edition, we learn how renters are impacted by an increase in housing unaffordability over the last year. We also hear about a controversial proposal to address the affordable housing crisis. And, we check out a new exhibit on the history of women’s voting rights in Weld County.
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Update from an Afghan refugee; in-person elementary school
29/10/2021 Duración: 25minToday on Colorado Edition, we get an update on a campaign to bring a refugee from Afghanistan to Fort Collins. And, we talk with a kindergarten teacher in Denver and a second-grade teacher in Fort Lupton about how their young students are adjusting to a classroom setting.
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Overwhelmed ICUs; diversion programs for adult offenders
28/10/2021 Duración: 25minToday on Colorado Edition, we hear from two doctors about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in hospitals. We also learn about new programs in Larimer and Jackson counties meant to divert adults from the criminal justice system.
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Amendment 78; historic landmark in Fort Collins
27/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about a ballot measure meant to weaken the power of the state's executive branch. We also learn how the newest historic landmark in Fort Collins is groundbreaking in its preservation of the city’s Black history.
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School board races; Proposition 119; the fate of entertainment venues
26/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn why school board races across the country are becoming increasingly contentious ahead of the November election. We also look at a ballot proposal that would fund new tutoring programs for students. And, we hear how Fort Collins venues are navigating the latest COVID-19 guidelines.
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Winter water forecast; Proposition 120; increase in SNAP benefits
25/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the winter weather Coloradans are expecting to see this winter after a hot, dry summer. We also look at one of the three statewide ballot questions voters are facing this November, and learn about the recent benefit increase for SNAP participants.
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Colorado Edition: New cannabinoid research center; Colorado spooky storytelling; ski map painting
21/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about a new research center out of Colorado State University that will study the benefits of cannabinoids. We also hear how a collaborative in Northern Colorado is weaving spooky stories into an upcoming event series. Plus we speak with legendary ski map artist James Niehues as he retires from painting trails and passes his torch forward.
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COVID-19 in schools; November ballot preview; breakdowns in the school food supply chain
20/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we get the latest metrics on the spread of the coronavirus in schools. We also learn what voters will be deciding on this election cycle, and hear about disruptions in the food supply chain for Colorado schools.
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Bus driver shortage; Special Olympics hall of fame
19/10/2021 Duración: 25minToday on Colorado Edition: We hear how a shortage of school bus drivers is impacting the Poudre School District. Plus, we talk with an athlete who was recently inducted into Colorado’s Special Olympics hall of fame.
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Ongoing drought; Larimer County mask mandate; green technology
18/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear the latest on water supply issues in the West. We also get an update on Larimer County’s new mask requirements, and learn about the growing industry of green technology.
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Aurora mobile response team; wetland wildlife, Fat Babes In The Wild
15/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about the city of Aurora’s new crisis intervention program. We also learn about new efforts to help plants and wildlife thrive in western Colorado’s wetlands, and we talk to a member of a hiking group that advocates for body diversity in the outdoors.
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Battling wildfires with tech; climate change spending; Miss Amazing pageant
14/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the development of new technology that aims to keeps residents safe from wildfires. We also hear about new spending packages meant to address climate change and speak to the winner of a pageant for women and girls with disabilities.
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National Fossil Day; impact of climate change on wildlife; cult recovery
13/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear some updates on Weld County’s favorite dinosaur. We also learn how rising temperatures are impacting species like the American pika and get insight into recovering and healing after leaving a cult.
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Smoke in the air; historic property in Colorado Springs; calls for prison reform
12/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite stories. We hear how wildfire smoke is impacting air quality and learn about recently unearthed documents at a former tuberculosis treatment center in Colorado Springs. We also check in with activist Buck Adams to learn about his artistic approach in calling for prison reform.
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Independent redistricting commission; Latino history in Northern Colorado
11/10/2021 Duración: 27minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about the new congressional map that was recently approved by the state’s independent redistricting commission. We also talk to a Fort Collins resident about her century’s worth of family history in Northern Colorado.
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olorado Edition: Athlete mental health; celebrating NPR’s founding mothers
08/10/2021 Duración: 17minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite stories from the last few months. We hear how this summer’s Olympic games highlighted mental health struggles of professional athletes, and learn about the formative voices that helped shape NPR.
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Colorado Edition: Accessibility in the Great Outdoors; Rebuilding Grand Lake; the Role of Identity in Food Journalism
07/10/2021 Duración: 26minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite stories from the last few months. We learn about efforts to make outdoor spaces more accessible for people with disabilities, and hear how one Colorado community is recovering after a devastating wildfire. We also speak with the first Asian American food editor at 5280 Magazine.
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Proposition 120; longest-serving Rockies usher; smoky classrooms; history of racism in Loveland
06/10/2021 Duración: 25minOn today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about an upcoming ballot proposal to cap property taxes. We also speak with the longest-serving usher at Coors Field Baseball Stadium. Plus, we hear how wildfire smoke is making its way into school classrooms. And, we dive into the impacts of racism in Loveland.