Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that around 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the US from March of 2020 to March of 2021. That’s the largest number of fatal drug overdoses ever recorded in […]
A Public Affair
A Public Affair: Rebekah Henderson on “Running With My Girls”
On today’s edition of A Public Affair, host Tish Beauford sits down with Rebekah E. Henderson, a Denver-based local and national writer, podcaster, and independent documentary film producer. Henderson first visited A Public Affair back in April 2019 to discuss […]
Erie Official Shares Thoughts On Trauma-Informed Public Service
On today’s “A Public Affair” Melissa Akie Wiley, Deputy Town Administrator of Erie, Colorado, speaks with volunteer producer Stacie Johnson about her career in local government and her experience being attacked by dogs at the age five and the subsequent […]
A Public Affair: Letting Go Of Old Narratives About Homelessness
On today’s A Public Affair, we speak with Michael Block, Chief Housing Officer for Boulder Shelter for the Homeless about a Housing First approach to tackling homelessness. Housing First eliminates barriers to entry like sobriety or work programs. Block has […]
Storytellers of Color: Vic Vela Shares His Comeback Story
Our new monthly show, Storytellers of Color, airs on the second Monday of each month as part of A Public Affair on KGNU. The major goal of the show is to provide a safe space for communicators of color, through […]
A Public Affair: Crafting Creative Strategies for Change
Theresa Gatewood (she/her) is a longtime Denver resident and community activist. She grew up in the Five Points neighborhood and is thrilled to return to her roots in this area as the Executive Director of Creative Strategies for Change. Theresa’s […]
Into The Pages Of “On Wings of Wonder”
Are you in need of a bit more wonder in your life? Maybe a bit more time in nature instead of time on social media? These are some of the messages in a book by local author, Doug Cosper. It’s […]
Storytellers of Color: Adolfo Romero Multi-talented Musician, Visual Artist & Cultural Broker
Our new monthly show, Storytellers of Color, airs on the second Monday of each month as part of A Public Affair on KGNU. The major goal of the show is to provide a safe space for communicators of color, through […]