On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear a recap of last night’s Mayoral and Council Candidates Art Forum in Boulder, which included talks about the City of Boulder’s Ballot Issue 2A. Then, learn about the usefulness of violets from herbalist Brigitte Mars during her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally. Listen: The post How Boulder’s mayoral and council candidates plan to support the arts appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s program, we’ll hear about how the Supreme Court’s ruling to remove race as a factor during the college admissions process will alter the future of higher education. Then, This Week in Water – on drought that’s drawing saltwater up the Mississippi River, and more. We’ll wrap up with [...] The post The end of affirmative action, drought’s impact on the Mississippi, and justice for Brandon Cole appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s program, we’ll have an overview of fraudulent sober living homes targeting tribal communities across the western U.S. Then, City Cast Denver tells us how Denver has morphed into a city full of promise for startup companies. All that and more during today’s Morning Magazine. Listen: The post Fraudulent sober living homes and Denver develops into a hub for startups appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear an exclusive interview with Author Ana Homayoun, about her new book Erasing the Finish Line. The interview was conducted and produced by KGNU’s Zack Thompson. Listen: The post Ana Homayoun’s new book highlights the “faulty finish line” of college admissions appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s program, we’ll have an overview of a long awaited summary of the experiences of Indigenous people at the Fort Lewis Indian Board School in Durango released by History Colorado. After that, we learn about the second annual Corn Festival happening this weekend in Longmont, run by Harvest of [...] The post History Colorado releases summary of federal Indigenous boarding schools; Corn Festival returns to Colorado appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On the September 19, 2023 edition of the Morning Magazine, we hear about what’s in store for the Jaipur Literature Festival taking place this week at the Boulder Public Library. Dead zones occur worldwide in oceans, but thanks to climate change, now they’re also happening in rivers; that story and [...] The post Jaipur Lit Fest returns to Boulder, Meow Wolf throws a “trashion show” and dead zones creep into rivers appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s program, KGNU’s Ivonne Olivas speaks with representatives from The League of Women Voters who explain the new ranked choice voting method in place for Boulder’s first time electing a mayor via the ballot. Then, City Cast Denver sits down with the state’s first Gen Z House Representative to [...] The post Instant runoff voting primer and the state’s first Gen Z House representative discusses lawmaker pay appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s program, workers at CU Boulder say they are not being paid a living wage. KGNU and Report for America’s Jackie Sedley gives us an update on Thursday’s rally. After that, we hear from organizers of this weekends Festival Del Sol in Chautauqua Park, then it’s Sports Talk with [...] The post CU Boulder Union Rally, Festival Del Sol and Coach Prime appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, we hear about the history and controversy surrounding wild horses in Colorado. After that, Chris Mohr shares his weekly commentary, Make Them Hear You. We wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally. Listen: (Download Audio) The post The history of wild horse Roundups, Chris Mohr commentary and natural hair care tips from Brigitte Mars appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a recent meeting of the Garfield County Library District that may provide a glimpse of what to expect from attempts to ban books in Colorado. We’ll also have an audio postcard from the Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show taking place this [...] The post Morning Magazine Podcast – Tuesday, September 12, 2023 appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from community connectors trying to break down civic engagement barriers between underrepresented communities in Boulder and city government. Then, City Cast Denver dives into what happens when a state senator gets her car towed… after writing the legislation to address predatory towing. Listen: (Download [...] The post Morning Magazine Podcast – Monday, September 11, 2023 appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about the recent wild horse roundups happening in Northwest Colorado. After that, it is Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss. We wrap up with KGNU’s Shelley Schlender and her exploration into hummingbird migration, on this month’s edition of “Nature Almanac.” The post Morning Magazine Podcast – Friday, September 8, 2023 appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear from a local environmental activist recently found guilty for her role in protesting the construction of a controversial pipeline through Indigenous territory. The Cannabis Report will feature some new data showing that, despite recent woes for Colorado’s cannabis industry, tax revenue from marijuana sales [...] The post Morning Magazine Podcast – Thursday, September 7, 2023 appeared first on KGNU Community Radio.
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll have the latest story in our Follow The Waste series – this time examining how microplastics end up in the environment. Rapid shifts from drought to downpour are occurring more often. That story and more on This Week in Water. Then we’ll go to our [...]
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about Colorado’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The state is trying to stop further public access to air pollution. After that is Sports Talk with Jimmie Searfoss, and then Dot Org, our Friday spotlight on local nonprofits. Listen: Download Audio
There aren’t many sports bigger than college football, and a lot of money will be made with its return. Take a dive into some numbers of the money NCAA athletes make for their schools and more on this week’s episode of Sports Talk. Listen: Download Audio
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll hear about how the Environmental Protection Agency is facing threats of funding cuts to a program designed to identify and clean up sites polluted by so-called “forever chemicals.” Then, Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff will be in the studio with a guest to chat about [...]
On today’s morning magazine, Denver Metro leaders held a community vigil to address gun violence yesterday. We hear from some of the speakers. Then, Cortez community groups organized a dedication ceremony for those who have died while experiencing homelessness. Finally, on “Naturally,” local herbalist Brigitte Mars talks bugs. Get ready [...]
On today’s Morning Magazine: What do soldiering and farming have in common? Military veterans who have gone through a program called Armed to Farm explain how they transferred their skills into the world of agriculture. As climate disasters increase, so do government subsidies for fossil fuels. That story and more [...]
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll have the latest story in our Follow The Waste series – this time looking at what happens after e-bike batteries die. Then, City Cast Denver dives into the hype and anticipation surrounding the upcoming season of CU Buffs football. Listen: (Download Audio)