May 8, 2024: What’s next as legal cannabis marks 10 years; The call of a ‘stravage’
Legal recreational cannabis sold in Colorado for the first time ten years ago. Now, marijuana is on the verge of another turning point. We’ll take stock and look ahead with two guests who watched the industry — and regulation– grow up in Colorado. Then, the giant Pikeview quarry is a scar, and an opportunity. Also, you don’t have to be a graduate to benefit from a commencement speech, this time at Ft. Lewis College. And a life-changing stroll for Dr. Royce Fitts.
By Ryan Warner
May 6, 2024: Does the legislature’s drinking culture go too far?
State lawmakers say social drinking can relieve stress and promote camaraderie – but what’s the trade-off? Then, the reason the legislature killed a proposal to limit access to public records for some people. Also, students advocate for technology to keep classrooms cooler. Plus, climate change means rising acidity in the Antarctic ocean.
By Ryan Warner
May 3, 2024: Student journalist on campus protests; A new plan to fund public transit
As antiwar protests continue on college campuses, we get perspective from a student journalist. Then, Colorado’s bishop for the United Methodist Church talks about the decision to allow gay clergy. Also, the state appears ready to expand public transit funding, but there are strings attached for RTD. Plus, rethinking offices as housing, healing through music, and jazzing up graduation.
By Ryan Warner
May 1, 2024: Feds rethink pot; The promise of a 71-mile trail through Metro Denver
We consider the possible impacts as the Drug Enforcement Administration considers reclassifying cannabis to a Schedule III substance. Then, Colorado sounds the alarm over congenital syphilis.
By Ryan Warner
April 29, 2024: State att’y general on police accountability and whether there was justice for Elijah McClain
Now what? AG Phil Weiser on what’s ahead now that the final sentence has been handed down in the killing of Elijah McClain in Aurora police custody.
By Ryan Warner
April 24, 2024: Colorado’s evolving law to protect newborns whose mothers use drugs; Ants and climate change
It’s tricky to protect newborns whose mothers use drugs; how Colorado’s law has evolved to serve infants and families.
By Ryan Warner
Finding self-discovery and song on the Green River
In the new short film “Canyon Chorus,” openly-gay adventurer Mikah Meyer takes his choral mentor and some friends on a rafting trip.
By Ryan Warner
April 22, 2024: For Earth Day, ‘The Nature Fix’ is a prescription for what ails us
Take two trees and call me in the morning. On this Earth Day, how nature affects our health, from brain studies in national parks to forest bathing in Japan.
By Ryan Warner
April 19, 2024: Climate change price tag; Clarence Shivers, artist and Tuskegee Airman
Slowing climate change is considerably cheaper than purely reacting to it. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson is back for our regular discussion.
By Ryan Warner
A (climate) stitch in time saves nine
In their regular chat, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson and Senior Host Ryan Warner discuss a new report in the journal Nature that finds, “economic damages resulting from climate change […]
By Ryan Warner
April 17, 2024: Inside DU’s hockey victory; How climate change is changing beer
With a record-setting 10th national championship trophy in hand, DU hockey players and their coaches are already looking forward to next season, while taking some time to celebrate the moment.
By Ryan Warner
Not where you’d expect to see an opera: The Air Force Academy
The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs hosts a free opera Sunday. “Glory Denied” tells the story of the longest-held American prisoner of war.
By Ryan Warner
April 15, 2024: Young people face growing risk of colorectal cancer; GOP candidates in the 5th district
Young people face an increased risk for colorectal cancer; cases are expected to grow 90% by 2030. Now there’s an effort to improve early detection.
By Ryan Warner
Mysteriously, colorectal cancer hits more young people. Congress takes on the issue
Young people are developing colon and rectal cancer more often. Cases in 20- and 30-somethings are expected to grow a whopping 90% before the decade’s end.
By Ryan Warner
April 12, 2024: On the moguls with 14-year-old Olympic hopeful; What type of thinker are you?
We’re going skiing today with one of the best mogul skiers in the world. 14-year-old Ava Keenan, of Vail, hopes to be the first Black gold medalist in the sport.
By Ryan Warner
April 10, 2024: Griswold impeachment attempt fails; Author inspires incarcerated readers and writers
An attempt to impeach Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold failed at the state Capitol. We get perspective from public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland.