Best Colorados Next Governor Podcasts (2025)

In 2022, Jena Griswold is running for reelection as Colorado's secretary of state. The Democrat was elected in 2018, and before that, she was an attorney.

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Pam Anderson, candidate for secretary of state 30:51

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In 2022, Pam Anderson is running for Colorado secretary of state. The Republican was the clerk and recorder in Jefferson County. She also led the Colorado County Clerks Association.

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Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for U.S. House 27:27

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In 2022, Barbara Kirkmeyer is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.

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Yadira Caraveo, candidate for U.S. House 27:34

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In 2022, Dr. Yadira Caraveo is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.

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Michael Bennet, candidate for U.S. Senate 25:35

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In 2022, Michael Bennet is running for reelection to the U.S. Senate. The Democrat has held the office since 2009. He was previously superintendent of Denver Public Schools. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.

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Joe O’Dea, candidate for U.S. Senate 21:48

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In 2022, Joe O'Dea is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. He owns a construction company called Concrete Express. He is running for office for the first time. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.

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Heidi Ganahl, candidate for governor 36:54

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In 2022, Heidi Ganahl is the Republican nominee for governor. She currently serves as a CU regent, making her the only Republican to hold statewide office in Colorado. She is also an entrepreneur, founding a doggy daycare business called Camp Bow Wow, which she has sold. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find…

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Jared Polis, candidate for governor 40:20

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In 2022, Jared Polis is running for reelection as Colorado's governor. The Democrat was elected in 2018. He is a former congressman and entrepreneur. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner Producer: Michelle P.…

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Walker Stapleton On What He Would Do As Governor 26:42

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In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Walker Stapleton, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, talks about sports gambling taxes as a way to fix our transportation troubles, education taxes, tariffs and whether […]

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Jared Polis On What He Would Do As Governor 25:49

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In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Jared Polis, the Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, talks about Amazon’s HQ2, growth, transportation, education taxes, health care costs, and his resolution to […]

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Primary Winners: Jared Polis, Democrat And Walker Stapleton, Republican 16:31

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Episode 10: The Colorado Primary is over and voters have spoken. Host Ryan Warner speaks to the major party winners before the campaign kicks off in earnest.

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Bonus Episode: Congressional District Candidates 15:21

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Episode 9: In this bonus episode, we take you to three of Colorado’s congressional districts, each with its own heated primary battle.

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Candidate Jared Polis, Democrat 23:31

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Episode 8: The online retail entrepreneur turned politician is campaigning on free early childhood education, state-led healthcare and increased gun control.

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Candidate Walker Stapleton, Republican 23:07

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Episode 7: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came to Colorado 15 years ago. He worked with high-tech startups and led a real-estate investment company before public office.

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Candidate Greg Lopez, Republican 22:51

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Episode 6: Once Colorado’s youngest mayor and a Democrat, Greg Lopez is now a Republican running for governor.

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Candidate Donna Lynne, Democrat 22:46

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Episode 5: Democrat Donna Lynne is the lieutenant governor. She came to Colorado from New York City 13 years ago to run Kaiser’s health care operation.

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Candidate Doug Robinson, Republican 20:27

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Episode 4: Republican Doug Robinson is a retired investment banker and founder of the nonprofit, KidsTek, which makes sure high-needs students have access to technology.

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Candidate Cary Kennedy, Democrat 23:09

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Episode 3: Democrat Cary Kennedy served as Colorado State Treasurer from 2007-2011 and then as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor under Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

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Candidate Victor Mitchell, Republican 20:59

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Episode 2: Republican Victor Mitchell has run six different companies, accruing enough wealth to self-fund his campaign to be the next governor of Colorado.