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June 25, 2024: Older workers answer the call for preschool, aging care jobs; From football to dentistry Jun 25, 2024

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The fastest growing population in Colorado is 65 and older. But instead of retirement, it can also be an opportunity to help others while staying engaged. Then, the complexities of finding missing LGBTQ+ people. Also, a summer music festival rises to a creative challenge. And he traded in the football drills for the dental ones. Plus, illustrations as art.

June 24, 2024: How the U.S. is updating its ‘geriatric’ nuclear arsenal Jun 24, 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 recent Mountain Words Festival.

Heat dome comes west, says Denver7’s Mike Nelson Jun 21, 2024

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In their regular climate & weather chat, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson tells Ryan Warner about the heat that will descend over the weekend. Plus, a visit from a Ford Model T in Steamboat Springs opens a discussion of automobile emissions.

June 21, 2024: The heat is on this summer; Congressional races in districts 5 and 8 Jun 21, 2024

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The heat dome that's gripped the Northeast is headed our way, with temperatures hovering close to 100 degrees. We'll get the summer outlook from Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson. Then, Purplish takes a closer look at the primary races in congressional districts 5 and 8. And later, educators share their stories in a new podcast and on-stage event, "Hot for Teacher."

June 20, 2024: A Half Century of Pride Stories Jun 20, 2024

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When Denver celebrated its first Pride 50 years ago, about 50 people took part. Now that number is 500,000. On a special Colorado Matters, we share "A Half Century of Pride Stories," reflecting on the past while looking forward to the future.

June 19, 2024: Celebrating Black culture and history while building community through trivia Jun 19, 2024

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To commemorate the Juneteenth holiday, we’re re-sharing an event that highlights Black culture and history while building community along the way. “Black People Know Things” is a trivia night held monthly at local breweries. We sat in on a special Colorado Black history edition in February at Spangalang Brewery in Five Points.

June 18, 2024: Colorado’s ‘Red Flag’ gun safety law used inconsistently; JoFoKe bares her soul on stage through music Jun 18, 2024

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When it comes to Colorado's so-called "Red Flag" gun violence prevention law, where you live often dictates when it's used, if it's used at all. Then, her family's musical legacy goes back four generations, but JoFoKe isn't relying on that as she makes her own mark, baring her soul on stage. For Black Music Month, we re-share our February interview with the Denver singer/songwriter. Plus, a big fossil find near Colorado Springs.

‘Drifting’ marks a musical, philosophical shift for UK-based artist Bay Bryan Jun 17, 2024

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Bay Bryan grew up in Golden, Colorado but has called Manchester, England home since 2017.

New memoir recounts a thriving business, a vengeful ex-employee, and a new life in Ouray Jun 17, 2024

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When Di Rushing left her Mississippi Delta home three decades ago and headed for a new life in Ouray, Colorado, she and her family were fleeing a dark chapter in their lives. That episode became the catalyst for a memoir called “The Delta in the Rear View Mirror.”

June 17, 2024: ‘Purplish’ on the battle for CD3; Fleeing a dark chapter for a new home in Colorado Jun 17, 2024

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“Purplish” reviews at a crowded GOP primary in Colorado’s third congressional district. Then, “The Delta in the Rearview Mirror” chronicles how things went south at Di Rushing’s Mississippi winery, leading her to Colorado. And, a Colorado Wonders question about those big sculptures in Golden. Plus, singer-songwriter Bay Bryan.

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