Aug. 16, 2024: How to keep young people in mountain communities; Ride with us in the Great Dale House Car
They may not have planned to go to college, but they did, thanks to a network of mountain campuses. As Carrie Besnette Houser steps down as the longest-serving president of Colorado Mountain College, a picture of education, employment, and equity. Then, let’s ride in a Great Dale House Car, rooted in Denver history. Plus, Yoga on the Rocks. And, your chance to “Turn the Page with Colorado Matters” and author Timothy Winegard’s, “The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity.”
It’s a car, it’s a camper, it’s a House Car! The story of a Colorado man who hand-built over 50 homes on wheels
The Great Dale House Cars were built in the 1960s out of a garage in Denver, Colorado.
Aug. 12, 2024: Survivors and sorrow of ‘Children of the Storm’; Paralympian finds serenity in sport
A packed school bus, stranded in a blizzard. The driver’s gone for help, and the older children are left in charge. Today, “Children of the Storm,” the story of the Pleasant Hill school bus tragedy on Colorado’s southeastern plains in 1931. Author and historian Ariana Harner joins us. Then, Colorado Paralympian YanXiao Gong heads to Paris already a world champion. He talks about his childhood love for his sport.
Remembering the deadly school bus accident that stranded children for 33 hours
The Pleasant Hill school bus tragedy, on Colorado’s southeastern plains, killed five children and the driver. A record-setting blizzard left the bus and its occupants stranded for nearly a day and a half. The incident caught the world’s attention in 1931– including the president’s. Ariana Harner, co-author of “Children of the Storm” speaks with Ryan Warner as her book is re-released.
Aug. 9, 2024: Science around the dinner table. Ira Flatow, of Science Friday, under the microscope
Ira Flatow wants to turn science… into dinner conversation. The host and creator of Science Friday has spent a career quenching our curiosity, and his, and making science accessible. But amidst the fun are serious issues, like water shortages, climate change, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence. Flatow was in Colorado recently. He spoke with CPR Southern Colorado Reporter Dan Boyce in front of an audience.
Aug. 7, 2024: At CU, Céline Dion finds treatment and hope in her battle against stiff person syndrome
Céline Dion’s Olympic performance came despite her struggle with stiff person syndrome. She’s finding help, and hope, in Colorado. Then, lawmakers may try again to address high property taxes. Plus, Cherry Creek bucks the office vacancy rate. Also, the future of the historic Zuni power plant. And, what would your Olympic sport be? Finally, Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic premiere a new outdoor venue in Colorado Springs.
If you HAD to compete in the Olympics, which sport would you pick?
In a profoundly silly social media post on X and Threads, Colorado Matters senior host Ryan Warner asks Coloradans what Olympic sport they’d compete in. The answers range from swimming… to mahjong?
Colorado to become center for stiff person syndrome treatment with donation from Céline Dion
The Celine Dion Foundation has given $2 million to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Aug 5, 2024: State beefs up wildfire investigations; Veteran trains for Paralympics triathlon
As Colorado endures another tough wildfire season the state has expanded its investigative team and hopes to hold people who start the blazes accountable. Then, Melissa Stockwell of Colorado Springs trains for the upcoming Paralympics in Paris. And, a Colorado Wonders question about bunnies. Plus, echoes of an epic Summer of Love concert in a college archive.
Aug. 2, 2024: Town shows its grit in the face of wildfire; New state law will help protect pollinators
A late-night donation highlights the spirit of community in the town of Lyons amidst the nearby Stone Canyon fire. Lyons Mayor Hollie Rogin joins us. Then, both sides position their arguments in the trial of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Also, a new state law will help protect pollinating insects and rare plants. And the Taste of Ethiopia celebrates 10 years!
Governor Polis discusses fighting current wildfires in Colorado and the presidential election
Polis said Colorado is in a good position to handle the various wildfires currently burning, but expressed concern about potentially overtaxing those resources.
Aug. 1, 2024: Governor Polis on the wildfire fight; What smoke does to the human body
Does Colorado have what it needs to fight so many wildfires at once? Governor Jared Polis discusses the three current blazes and how federal funds could help in combating them. Then, fire’s effect on the air we breathe is significant. And as climate change supercharges the season, health effects become a bigger and bigger concern, says pulmonologist Dr. David Beuther. Also, a new superheroine whose tag line is, “transforming disabilities into SUPERabilities.” And, celebrating Colorado Day.
July 29, 2024: Why a Paralympian ultimately embraced inspiration; Forest Corps seeks young people who love trees
As Olympic athletes compete in Paris, Paralympians prepare. Today, meet an Army veteran and former Paralympian who hated the word “inspirational,” until an unexpected encounter. His journey begins a special series leading up to the Paralympics. Then, the new Forest Corps. is looking for young people who love trees. Plus, grants to help fight climate change. And where are Colorado’s ghost towns?
Meet Epilectra, the superhero with epilepsy, like her creator
Denver artist Sue Seserman created the comic Epilectra after being diagnosed with epilepsy and wanting to change the mindset of those with disabilities.
