Colorado Matters

Colorado Public Radio

Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.

Episodes

June 8, 2026: A Colorado researcher pioneers the genetics of aging; Purplish on Tina Peters

June 5, 2026: Reclaiming a stolen citizenship; Democratic debate for governor; Greek festival celebrates 60!

June 4, 2026: All three GOP candidates for governor debate for first time; Heritage camp creates community

June 3, 2026: Colorado reforms sports betting; A dream fulfilled for Greek and Indigenous artist Anna Tsouhlarakis

June 2, 2026: The Republicans who want to be governor; Who is the future of farming?

June 1, 2026: Head of Colorado's county clerks on Tina Peters' release; The two Democrats vying for governor

May 29, 2026: Healing from 'person addiction'

May 28, 2026: Finding a fix for Colorado's broken child care system

May 27, 2026: Julie Gonzales shares her vision for US Senate in primary bid; Colorado's Tiny Desk finalist

May 26, 2026: 'Portraits in Aging' as Colorado and the US mark milestones

May 25, 2026: From helping the brain learn to treating addiction and trauma, exploring the effects of psychedelics

May 22, 2026: Backlash after Polis' commutation of Peters; Holiday weather; Denver mayor on homelessness,

May 21, 2026: Making their case for Attorney General; Forum features three of four Democrats on AG primary ballot

May 20, 2026: Melat Kiros on bringing fresh perspective to Congress; Training for 'Survivor'

May 19, 2026: DeGette on why she should stay in Congress; 'Raising Colorado' on broken child care system

May 18, 2026: Wanda James makes her case to the 1st Congressional District; Tina Peters is 2 weeks from freedom

May 14, 2026: In-depth with gubernatorial candidate Michael Bennet ahead of Democratic primary

May 13, 2026: In-depth with gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser ahead of Democratic primary

May 13, 2026: In-depth with gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser ahead of Democratic primary

May 12, 2026: How do you break the cycle of homelessness if someone doesn't want help?