On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll feature the work of a couple of CU Boulder students who looked at the effects of extreme weather on homeless populations in Denver and in Boulder as part of a class project. Then, Rocky Mountain […]
Morning Magazine Podcast — Friday April 15, 2022
On today’s Morning Magazine, the latest UN climate report says political polarization is one of the biggest barriers to crafting solutions to the climate crisis. We’ll hear from two congressional representatives reaching across the partisan divide and a student-produced report on […]
The Brink: Occupancy Limits and Housing Costs in Boulder
Housing costs in Boulder have been steadily rising in recent years while the addition of housing stock has not kept apace. Limits on building heights and preservation of the urban greenbelt are factors, but there’s also the matter of the […]
The Brink: Place-Based Learning Takes School Outside
A climate crisis is looming over the youngest generation and today’s education models are just starting to grapple with how to teach kids about their changing world. One model is called “place-based learning” and it fosters a connection between youth […]
The Brink: Fracking Operations Rattle Thorton Residents in Their Homes
Hydraulic fracturing developments have been popping up along the E-470 corridor, a toll road outside of Thorton. Many area residents have raised concerns about potential dangers to environmental and human health. There is an on-going dispute about how close drilling […]
Morning Magazine Podcast — Wednesday December 29, 2021
On today’s Morning Magazine, tattoo artists and cultural workers were among those killed in a series of shootings across Denver and Lakewood Monday night. We hear about the life and work of Alicia Cardenas. Then, we turn to the latest […]
Morning Magazine Podcast – Friday December 17, 2021
On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear from state and local leaders who say we need to take action to combat Colorado’s fatal overdose problem. After that, Telluride law enforcement arrested a man for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol […]
Black Farming on the Front Range
The Biden administration’s recent economic stimulus package included $5 billion for Black farmers to help address decades of discrimination that drove many growers out of business. Of the 3.5 million farmers in the United States, only 1% are Black. University […]