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Tuesday, Feb. 09 2010
Raising an Olympic Athlete
Ryan Warner talks to Allen and Allison Scott, who've raised Colorado figure skater Jeremy Abbott. He's competing in this year's winter games.
Tuesday, Feb. 09 2010
Boulder Documentarian Nominated For Oscar
"The Cove" documents the slaughter of dolphins in Japan. Ryan Warner speaks with director Louie Psihoyos of the Oceanic Preservation Society in Boulder.
Monday, Feb. 08 2010
Foster Kids Lobby For Driver's Ed Bill  
House Bill 1059 would change a state law that prevents teens in foster care from taking driver's education classes. Ryan Warner speaks with Tamisha Macklin, a former foster child who testified for the bill, and Kippi Clausen of Mile High United Way.
Monday, Feb. 08 2010
"Eventide" Premieres in Denver  
The play is an adaptation of Kent Haruf's novel. Ryan Warner speaks with Haruf and playright Eric Schmiedl, who also adapted Haruf's novel Plainsong.
Sunday, Feb. 07 2010
Saturday, Feb. 06 2010
Friday, Feb. 05 2010
Decision In "Denver Three" Case  
Two of three Democrats who were kicked out of a Bush town-hall meeting in 2005 sued. A decision has come down. Ryan Warner talks with Helen Norton, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law School.
Sunday, Feb. 07 2010
Saturday, Feb. 06 2010
Friday, Feb. 05 2010
Temple Grandin Movie  
The life of autistic CSU animal science professor and author Temple Grandin is now an HBO movie. Ryan Warner speaks to the film's director, Mick Jackson.
Thursday, Feb. 04 2010
Hospitals & Free Care  
Contrary to popular belief, hospitals do not have to treat everyone who shows up to the ER. What are the limits of free care? Eric Whitney reports. Then Ryan Warner speaks with Steven Summer of the Colorado Hospital Association and Larry McEvoy, CEO of Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.
Wednesday, Feb. 03 2010
Evangelicals Call for Immigration Reform  
Churches have long advocated for changes to the immigration system. Evangelicals in Colorado recently added their voices. Ryan Warner talks to Mike Harrison of Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Littleton and Daniel Carroll Rodas of Denver Seminary.
Wednesday, Feb. 03 2010
Denver Festival Spotlights Ukulele  
Denver's Swallow Hill Music Association is hosting the 3rd Annual Denver UkeFest this weekend. Ryan Warner speaks with Michael Schenkelberg.
Tuesday, Feb. 02 2010
Colorado Introduces New Education Standards  
Ryan Warner talks to Jo O'Brien, Assistant Commissioner of Standards and Assessment with the Colorado Department of Education.
Tuesday, Feb. 02 2010
SCOTUS Ruling on Campaign Finance Means Changes in Colorado  
Based on the recent decision, Republican groups plan to sue to reverse some state limits. Ryan Warner speaks with Ryan Call, an attorney with the Denver law firm Hale Friesen, who will challenge the state law, and Jenny Flanagan, director of Colorado Common cause, who will fight to keep the restrictions in place.
Sunday, Feb. 07 2010
Saturday, Feb. 06 2010
Monday, Feb. 01 2010
Keeping Drugs Out of the Water Supply  
A new state program collects unwanted medications, so they don't wind up in the environment. Ryan Warner speaks with Warren Smith of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. Then David Norris, of the University of Colorado, talks about what's known about prescription drugs in the water system. Find drop-off boxes: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/HM/medtakeback/index.htm
Sunday, Feb. 07 2010
Saturday, Feb. 06 2010
Monday, Feb. 01 2010
Unemployment Fund Runs Dry  
Colorado's unemployment insurance fund recently ran out of money. Ryan Warner talks to Wayne Peel, CFO of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
Sunday, Jan. 31 2010
Saturday, Jan. 30 2010
Friday, Jan. 29 2010
Colorado Doctor Treats Patients In Haiti  
Denver Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Motz performed dozens of procedures on earthquake victims. Ryan Warner speaks with Motz. Hear the stories of other Coloradans affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
Sunday, Jan. 31 2010
Saturday, Jan. 30 2010
Friday, Jan. 29 2010
Enrollment Booming at Community Colleges  
Ryan Warner talks to Karen Bleeker, president of Community College of Denver, where enrollment is up 35 percent.
Thursday, Jan. 28 2010
Monthly Conversation with Gov. Bill Ritter, January, 2010  
Ritter's asking the legislature to find $50 million to balance the current budget. Plans to change state tax exemptions and credits are drawing fire from Republicans and businesses. Ryan Warner speaks to Ritter from the Capitol.
Thursday, Jan. 28 2010
When Tang Met Laika  
The Denver Center Theatre Company premieres a new play about an astronaut and a cosmonaut falling in love. Ryan Warner talks to playwright Rogelio Martinez.
Thursday, Jan. 28 2010
News Feature: Doctors Back New Marijuana Regs, For Now  
Mark Laitos, head of the state's largest doctors organization says Sen. Chris Romer's bill has physician support for now. But some hurdles have yet to be cleared. He speaks with CPR Health Reporter Eric Whitney.
Sunday, Jan. 31 2010
Saturday, Jan. 30 2010
Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010
Denver Scientist Preps for Space Travel  
David Grinspoon, curator of Astrobiology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, suits up as part of his training for commercial space flights beginning in 2011. He speaks with Mike Lamp.
Sunday, Jan. 31 2010
Saturday, Jan. 30 2010
Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010
Cultivating New Farmers & Ranchers  
Chaffee County Landlink matches older farmers and ranchers with young people who want to work in agriculture, but can’t afford the land. Ryan Warner speaks with organizer David Lynch.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010
Haitian Orphans Making Their Way To Colorado  
Dozens of Haitian orphans who'd been awaiting adoption by Colorado families have arrived in the state. More are expected soon. Mike Lamp speaks with Lily Nie, of Chinese Children Adoption International, which is overseeing some of the adoptions. Hear the stories of other Coloradans affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010
Colorado Youth News - Syreeta Hysaw  
Hysaw, of Denver, is 17. She tells us how a bad breakup led her to become a feminist. Learn more about Colorado Youth News. Listen to other stories from Colorado Youth News.
Monday, Jan. 25 2010
Sheepherders: Rough Life on the Range  
For as little as $750 a month, sheepherders live without running water and electricity, and go days without seeing another person. A new report says they should be treated better. Sarah Hughes talks with rancher Kip Farmer of Hotchkiss, and Jennifer Lee of Colorado Legal Services.
Monday, Jan. 25 2010
Historian Tracks Colorado Schools  
A project encourages school districts to rehabilitate old buildings instead of demolishing them and building new. Mike Lamp talks with Abbey Christman of Colorado Preservation Inc.
Monday, Jan. 25 2010
Getting Kids Outdoors  
Anna Panoka speaks with Lt.Gov. Barbara O'Brien about the Colorado Kids Outdoors Initiative, which looks at why children are spending less time outside, and what the state can do about it.

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