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

July 10, 2026: Mayor and chief of staff embrace compromise to move city forward; A spiritual labyrinth

July 9, 2026: Phil Weiser on general election strategy; Theater critics on what to watch for this summer

July 8, 2026: Democrat Melat Kiros on her priorities in Congress; CSU starts new chapter in sports history

July 7, 2026: Colorado Black Arts Festival marks 40 years of community; Assessing the primary

July 6, 2026: Climate change fueling wildfires; After electrocution, Melissa Strong climbs again

July 3, 2026: Leave No Trace makes its mark; Indigenous beadwork as haute couture

July 2, 2026: A Colorado descendant of Thomas Jefferson hopes to unite family; The wildfire watch in Ouray

July 1, 2026: Taking Colorado's political pulse post-primary

June 30, 2026: How the vote is counted in Colorado; History at the state capitol

June 29, 2026: How Trump voters seized the party from Republican leaders

June 26, 2026: Megan Falley reflects on the afterlife in 'Searching for Jobie;' What's on rural voters' minds?

June 25, 2026: Younger kids facing eating disorders; Theatreworks celebrates 50 years on stage!

June 24, 2026: Voters weigh-in on primary; Young documentarians on family; One of the West's best chefs!

June 23, 2026:'Burping' your home to clear the air; A homecoming for a Colorado composer

June 22, 2026: 'Dizzy' is about an 18-year struggle with invisible illness

June 19, 2026: Summer solstice; Denver auditor wants your input; Pardeep Toor's short stories

June 18, 2026: Debate over data centers; Rethinking child care; Aurora boy's 'Color Book' hits Netflix

June 17, 2026: Are oil and gas companies getting a pass in Colorado? A French-inspired restaurant in Crested Butte

June 16, 2026: Colorado's Congressional primary races; Rockies honor Theodore 'Bubbles' Anderson

June 15, 2026: DIA's 'tunnel vision' as CEO Phil Washington reflects on growth and future