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Dec. 25, 2025: Celebrate the season with the 10th Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza! Dec 25, 2025

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A CPR tradition turns 10 this year. The Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza returns with bluegrass, mariachi, comedy and storytime. And as always, we pay homage to Judy Garland. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply value togetherness, this audio gift is for you!

Dec. 24, 2025: On Christmas Eve, a musical extravaganza spanning ten years! Dec 24, 2025

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We're counting down to the 10th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza with some of our favorite musical artists over the past decade. Like Hazel Miller and Claire Dunn. Plus a centuries-old classic played on a massive pipe organ inside the historic Central Presbyterian Church in Denver.

Dec. 23, 2025: Spreading laughter and cheer with the Holiday Extravaganza! Dec 23, 2025

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Laughter is fundamental to the holidays. After all, "Ho Ho Ho" is one of Santa's favorite expressions. Which is why comedians have always had a place in our annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. As we celebrate ten years, we've assembled those acts for a special filled with good cheer and memories.

Dec. 22, 2025: An extravaganza of Hanukkah stories, music and connection! Dec 22, 2025

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In the darkness of winter, a celebration comes along to lighten homes, and moods. And in that bright space, enjoy music and conversation about Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, compiled from our previous Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganzas.

Dec. 19, 2025: The 10th Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza Dec 19, 2025

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Dec. 18, 2025: Deck the halls with 'Garland' Dec 18, 2025

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Today, Colorado musicians pay homage to Judy Garland, who inspired our annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. The CPR tradition began after Sr. Host Ryan Warner watched Garland's 1963 Christmas special. Enjoy covers by Isaac Slade, Neyla Pekarek, Beth Malone, and Ryan himself (cringe).

Dec. 17, 2025: Chances low for a white Christmas on Front Range; Dating apps may have enabled a rapist Dec 17, 2025

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A scary puzzle comes together today: We've had the warm piece, the dry piece, and now wind. We also ask Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo about the chances for a white Christmas. Plus, Colorado ski resorts rely on human-made snow. Also, women sue a dating app company for allegedly enabling a rapist. Later, Colorado's state historian on the sesquicentennial. And new holiday music from Denver pianist Annie Booth, with a nod to Charlie Brown.

Dec. 16, 2025: Aging Matters: From the gift of time to decluttering, avoiding scams and the love of letters Dec 16, 2025

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In this Aging Matters special, if you have an older person in your life, or you’re just stumped in general about what to give a loved one this holiday season, have you considered the gift of time? Then, how to avoid scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Later, when it comes to downsizing, how do you get rid of decades of stuff? Plus, "Love for our Elders" relieves loneliness through letter writing.

December 15, 2025: Tackling Colorado's rising homeowners' insurance; A Hanukkah song with a twist Dec 15, 2025

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Colorado is in the top ten states for the most expensive homeowners' insurance, thanks to wildfires and hail. Purplish looks at what can be done to bring the cost down. Then, President Trump says he's pardoned Tina Peters, even though he lacks the jurisdiction to do so; we'll discuss the reasoning and what happens next. Plus some Colorado ranchers are frustrated with federal policy. Then, why are so many people in China wearing hats that say Colorado? And Farmer Dave helps us celebrate Hanukkah with a song in Ladino.

Dec. 12, 2025: This artist lost his sight, but not his vision; Author reminds children, 'you are not alone' Dec 12, 2025

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The effort to extend the tax credit for the Affordable Care Act stalls in Congress, so what's next? Then, President Trump claims he pardoned Tina Peters despite lacking jurisdiction; we revisit the state crimes she was convicted of, and why the prosecutor says it wasn't political. Plus, a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum features works exclusively by veterans. Also, Longmont author Ingrid Law shares her new book with kids at the Denver Public Library. And the Local 303 for December highlights "high energy emo revival."

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