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Oct. 21, 2024: Explaining the 14 statewide ballot measures; The personal journey of a CPR host’s name change Oct 21, 2024

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Fourteen statewide issues crowd the ballot this fall. Our public affairs team explains each of the measures in “Purplish.” CPR's podcast about politics and policy. Then, the personal journey of a CPR News host's decision to reclaim his birth name.

Oct. 18, 2024: Revisiting how the U.S. is updating its ‘geriatric’ nuclear arsenal Oct 18, 2024

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This country’s nuclear arsenal is “geriatric.” And many of the people who maintain it are heading towards retirement. Worrisome– if you believe, as the U.S. does, that nuclear deterrence keeps us safe. Colorado science writer Sarah Scoles examines the future of nuclear defense in her new book, “Countdown.” She spoke with Ryan Warner at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte during the Mountain Words Festival in May.

Oct. 17, 2024: How third-party candidates might impact Congress; Colorado Medical Society's new president Oct 17, 2024

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There's a saying, "every vote counts." And when an election is too close too call, third party candidates are often labelled as spoilers. A look at how they might affect the race in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. Then, creating health equity, advocacy, and supporting the mental health of doctors. Those are some of the priorities of the state's largest group of physicians, the Colorado Medical Society. We speak with Dr. Kim Warner, its new president. Also, beer is big business in Colorado, and, the founder of the Colorado Symphony Chorus and Colorado Children's Chorale is retiring.

Oct. 16, 2024: Alcohol and liver disease; A Colorado centenarian on persevering and life's lessons Oct 16, 2024

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In the last five years, doctors have seen a growing number of patients who need liver transplants because of alcohol use, and sometimes people aren't even aware they're drinking too much. Then, how an indie movie could help Colorado's film industry rebound. Also, stories from a Colorado centenarian about the obstacles he's overcome in his life -- and the rules he lives by. And Colorado Wonders about election security.

Oct. 15, 2024: Elevating Latino leadership; Rethinking philanthropic giving; Community solar questions Oct 15, 2024

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The Latino Leadership Institute based in Denver, is celebrating its tenth anniversary helping elevate and empower diverse leaders in business and beyond. Then, a court case has philanthropic organizations rethinking how they support diverse communities. Later, why aren't there more community solar gardens in Colorado? And the nation's oldest active band comes to Colorado.

Oct. 14, 2024: Colorado's Congressional races; CU startups; Culture through cuisine Oct 14, 2024

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Ballots for the November election went in the mail on Friday. Among the races, all eight of Colorado's Congressional seats will be decided. We take a closer look at some of them with a special episode of Purplish, CPR's podcast about politics and policy. Then, the University of Colorado has become a hub for startups. And a cookbook brings the world to Colorado.

Oct. 11, 2024: Heat and hurricanes; Colorado astronauts make history; Molly Brown's summer house Oct 11, 2024

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Hurricanes there. Heat here. Our regular climate and weather chat with Denver7's Mike Nelson seeks to unpack what we're seeing. Then, two astronauts with ties to Colorado made history with the recent Polaris Dawn mission to advance our understanding of space. Plus, your chance to see a rare comet. And, saving Molly Brown's summer house.

Oct. 10, 2024: Remembering Dikembe Mutombo; Reimagining Crested Butte Oct 10, 2024

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He came to the United States with the dream of becoming a doctor -- instead, Dikembe Mutombo became a basketball star in Denver and around the world. But he always maintained his desire to help. Then, Colorado’s longest-running mining fight is over; locals in Crested Butte celebrated after securing permanent protections for Mt. Emmons, and now they turn to tackling affordable housing. Also, rediscovering Denver's Manhattan Beach, and the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble.

Oct. 9, 2024: Space Force, defense spending and the deficit - meet the candidates vying for CD5 Oct 09, 2024

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Voters in the state's 5th Congressional District, which includes Colorado Springs, have something on the ballot they haven't seen since 2006 -- an open Congressional seat. Today, we hear from the major party candidates: Republican Jeff Crank, a former political consultant and talk radio host; and Democrat River Gassen, a science lecturer and graduate research assistant at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, who is a political newcomer.

Oct. 8, 2024: For Grammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae, a tattoo represents so much more than art Oct 08, 2024

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Fresh off two Grammy wins, Christian rapper Lecrae talks with Colorado Matters host Chandra Thomas Whitfield about growing up in Denver and growing in his faith, all while getting a unique tattoo that represents far more than art.

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