Best Jared Polis Podcasts (2025)

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Jared Polis, legislative leaders talk about what happened at the Colorado Capitol this year 42:10

26m ago42:10

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On today's episode, we're sharing the latest edition of Purplish, the podcast from Colorado Public Radio and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Sun is part of the alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Episode VI: 10-Week Anniversary Special! "Building America & Defeating Fascism in the Rockies" featuring Colorado Governor Jared Polis 53:34

18h ago53:34

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This week on Radio Abundance, we sit down with Colorado Governor Jared Polis for two interviews: one from the fall before the Presidential Election, and a new one now. We also recap 10 amazing weeks – less than 10 weeks! – of YIMBY Democrats for America, including our new coverage in The Wall Street Journal of our Culture of Abundance San Francisco…

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Episode VII: 10-Week Anniversary Special! "Origin Stories" 1:06:32

3h ago1:06:32

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Our 10-week Anniversary Celebration continues with a special episode in which we hear the YIMBY Origin Stories of 5 elected officials in their own words. Tonight's episode features United States Senator Brian Schatz, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, United States Congressman Robert Garcia, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and California State …

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Every Day is TACO Tuesday (feat. Mike Littwin) 1:35:40

2h ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, what do you call it when you throw a press conference, get boo’d by the crowd so loud you can’t hear the questions from the press to try and sell a very unpopular bill outside your district? We ask our 7th favorite member of congress from Colorado. Then, our favorite Congressiona…

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Utah rail line gets boost, but Colorado's not finished fighting 14:26

7h ago14:26

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins dissects the recent Supreme Court decision on the proposed Unita Basin rail line and what it means for concerns about the Colorado River and Eagle County, which joined the lawsuit. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/29/uinta-basin-railway-supreme-court-waxy-crude/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Overtime – Episode #697: Jake Tapper, Rep. Seth Moulton 16:02

9h ago16:02

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/30/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Is journalism on the brink? Let's talk. 18:18

1d ago18:18

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Today, Sun publisher Larry Ryckman and the director of “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink” Rick Goldsmith discuss the documentary, the state of media right now and more ahead of Thursday’s screening and panel discussion in Denver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Interviews with White House Budget Director Russ Vought; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Senator Chris Murphy 47:03

2d ago47:03

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as…

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Ep. #697: Barry Diller, Jake Tapper, Rep. Seth Moulton 1:02:25

3d ago1:02:25

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Bill’s guests are Barry Diller, Jake Tapper, Rep. Seth Moulton (Originally aired 5/30/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Author Mark Stevens tells how his new thriller "No Lie Lasts Forever" finally came to fruition 24:33

5d ago24:33

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Today, Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson talks to Mark Stevens, longtime Denver journalist and author of the upcoming thriller “No Lie Lasts Forever.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Rolling through Colorado’s San Luis Valley 17:52

5d ago17:52

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Today, Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about her latest travels through the San Luis Valley and some of the hidden gems that can be found in southern Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Episode V: "When Deserts Bloom: The Southwest Rises" featuring US Congresswoman Laura Friedman & Arizona state lawmakers Anna Hernandez, Sarah Liguori, and Analise Ortiz 2:55:03

6d ago2:55:03

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This week on Radio Abundance, we sit down with four amazing women who are blazing the trail to Progressive Abundance in the United States Congress and in Arizona. First, the team sits down with United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman, a Hollywood Film Producer turned Mayor turned California Legislator, now in the US House of Representatives, who…

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SunFest speakers talk preservation, family farms, and growth in Colorado 17:14

6d ago17:14

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On today's podcast for The Temperature environment and health newsletter, Michael Booth introduces voices from the 2025 SunFest talking about the challenges of preserving water, family farms, rural communities and chances for growth in Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Colorado is aging. Can we do it gracefully? 15:32

7d ago15:32

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Today, Sun reporter Jennifer Brown discusses The Sun’s latest series “Aging in Colorado” and how a remote area in southern Colorado has become the state’s oldest county, and one of the oldest in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Ron Johnson and Senator Michael Bennet 42:58

9d ago42:58

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joi…

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Lydia Reeder discusses her book "The Cure for Women" 23:21

12d ago23:21

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This Friday, Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson talks with the author of a book about the pioneering doctors who helped debunk the 19th-century pseudoscience around women’s health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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At Last, Rich People Get a Victory (feat. Jeni Arndt and Rahmin Sarabi) 1:24:17

12d ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Republicans on the Federal level get ready to kick millions of Americans off the Medicaid rolls for no good reason…maybe. Either way, our 7th favorite member of congress from Colorado seals his political fate by boasting about his role in the cuts. Then, what is that loud whistli…

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Latest updates on Gross Reservoir's federal court drama 16:04

13d ago16:04

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Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane and Fresh Water News editor Jerd Smith talk about the controversy surrounding Gross Reservoir, a key water storage bank for metro Denver. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/02/gross-dam-expansion-case-heads-for-crucial-federal-hearing-in-denver-tuesday/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Top Democrats at the Colorado Capitol talk about the 2025 legislative session 43:11

14d ago43:11

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Last week, The Colorado Sun hosted an event at the University of Denver recapping the state's 2025 legislative session. On today's podcast, we're featuring an excerpt of that event. Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul and Megan Verlee, public affairs editor at Colorado Public Radio, interviewed Colorado Senate President James Coleman and Hou…

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Colorado’s retirement mandate sparks alternative from local chamber 16:18

15d ago16:18

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Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang explores the differences between Colorado’s state-mandated retirement savings plan and the 401(k) alternative launched by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, and what each option offers to small businesses and their employees. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/17/colorado-springs-re…

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Overtime – Episode #696: Scott Jennings, Peter Hamby 12:40

14d ago12:40

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/16/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Conor Hall on Navigating Colorado's outdoor economy 22:54

16d ago22:54

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Today, Conor Hall, director of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and a Colorado native, talks about leading and growing the state’s $65 billion outdoor economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones 43:58

17d ago43:58

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Bide…

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Ep. #696: Stanley McChrystal, Scott Jennings, Peter Hamby 1:02:04

17d ago1:02:04

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Bill’s guests are Stanley McChrystal, Scott Jennings, Peter Hamby (Originally aired 5/16/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Paying tribute to singer-songwriter Jill Sobule with G. Brown and the Sun's Kevin Simpson 23:59

19d ago23:59

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Today, the Sun’s Kevin Simpson chats with G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, about a local legend whose recent death left a huge void in the music scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Big takeaways from Colorado's 2025 legislative session 32:48

20d ago32:48

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On today's edition we're sharing another episode of Purplish, the politics and policy produced by Colorado Public Radio and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. On it, Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul breaks down Colorado's 2025 legislative session with Bente Birkeland of Colorado Public Radio and Lucas Brady Woods of KUNC. Read more: http…

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Make Your Colorado Sun Podcast a Live Experience at Friday's SunFest 15:31

21d ago15:31

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Today: Michael Booth and John Ingold preview some of the wide variety of topics on tap for Friday's in-person SunFest at the University of Denver, from the science of happiness to a live recycling quiz show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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AmeriCorps plays big role across Colorado. Now what? 16:07

22d ago16:07

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Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross looks at how the national AmeriCorps program helps thousands in Colorado and what the DOGE funding cuts will mean to Coloradans who rely on AmeriCorps' young people. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/11/colorado-americorps-mile-high-youth-corps-doge-cuts/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Overtime – Episode #695: David Hogg, Donna Brazile, Rep. Mike Lawler 15:34

21d ago15:34

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/9/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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What the Hell Just Happened? (feat. Seth Klamann) 1:36:16

22d ago1:36:16

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the 2025 legislative session has adjourned 'Sine Die,'which is latin for “a lot of things that happened this year made us want to die.” We check in with the Trump Trainwreck as tariffs, trust, and traitors start to weigh heavy on the regime. Then, Colorado’s future one-term Congr…

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Colorado secondhand gear market may get new life 13:44

23d ago13:44

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins takes a look at how the new tariffs could be a boon for Colorado’s secondhand market for outdoor gear. And, start planning now for those ski swaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick; Dem. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez; Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu 48:33

23d ago48:33

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for details on Trump’s trade negotiations with China and the impact tariffs are having on Americans. Then, Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez join Dana to respond to the Trump administration’s threat that they could be arrested af…

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Ep. #695: David Hogg, Donna Brazile, Rep. Mike Lawler 1:01:18

24d ago1:01:18

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Bill’s guests are David Hogg, Donna Brazile, Rep. Mike Lawler (Originally aired 5/9/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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John Be Lane Explores an AI-Dominated Future in "The Future Lies" 24:16

26d ago24:16

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This Friday SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks with a science fiction author and Colorado Book Award finalist about his novel in which artificial intelligence calls all the shots. Get "The Future Lies" here: https://johnbe.com/shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Getting schooled on Colorado's school funding 17:15

27d ago17:15

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Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin outlines the school finance bill the state legislator passed Wednesday on the last day of the session and what it would mean for Colorado’s 178 school districts. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/07/colorado-education-school-funding-legislation-2025/ https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/30/w…

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Democrats in the Colorado legislature buck Jared Polis 32:52

28d ago32:52

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The Colorado legislature is challenging Gov. Jared Polis this year unlike it ever has before. Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul joined Bente Birkeland of Colorado Public Radio on the latest edition of Purplish to explore the dynamics. Purplish is the podcast from CPR and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/2…

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Colorado businesses brace for new AI law 17:50

29d ago17:50

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Today, Colorado Sun tech reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down why a bill addressing how Colorado businesses implement artificial intelligence was pulled from a state legislative committee and what that means for the new AI law set to go into effect Feb 1st. Learn more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/05/colorado-artificial-intelligence-law-killed/ ht…

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Overtime – Episode #694: Kara Swisher, Fmr. Spkr. Kevin McCarthy 15:34

28d ago15:34

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/2/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The Longest 100 Days of Our Lives 54:09

29d ago54:09

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, 100 days down, 1,359 to go: Donald Trump’s second nonconsecutive term in the White House is going extremely poorly by literally every metric, to the surprise of absolutely nobody on this podcast. Then, Mike Waltz has left the chat! But he has entered the nomination for the Ambass…

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Breaking down annual analysis of Colorado ski area deaths 16:04

30d ago16:04

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses what he found while reporting on the number of skier deaths at Colorado resorts this season, and the balance of personal responsibility and why ski resorts don’t have to report deaths. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/02/colorado-ski-deaths-2024-25/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Dem. Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Sen. Ron Johnson and Stephen A. Smith 43:29

1M ago43:29

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner to discuss Trump’s shake-up of his national security team. Then, Jake asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson about a growing lead crisis in Milwaukee, as well as Americans’ unease over Trump’s handling of the economy. Next, Stephen A. Smith joins Jake to discuss whether he is co…

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Ep. #694: Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, Fmr. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Kara Swisher 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

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Bill’s guests are Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, Fmr. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Kara Swisher (Originally aired 5/2/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Author Lauren Braden on fantasy writing and her novel "Personal Demons" 23:26

1M ago23:26

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Today SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks with the author of a book that won the 2024 Colorado Authors League award in the Fantasy and Paranormal genre. https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest Promo code: COSunPodcast10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Gross Reservoir dam start-stop-pause explained 18:10

1M ago18:10

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Today, Fresh Water News editor Jerd Smith joins us to talk about the latest in the battle over the dam and reservoir expansion in Boulder County ahead of a federal court hearing next week in Denver. https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest Promo code: COSunPodcast10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Federal funding freeze felt in Yampa River Valley 14:47

1M ago14:47

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Today, Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki has the lowdown on a Colorado project to kill an invasive plant using beetles that is facing serious cutbacks after money promised by the federal government was rescinded by the Trump administration. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/29/trump-cuts-threaten-beetle-yampa-river-invasive-species/ https://col…

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Renting in Colorado is getting cheaper 18:03

1M ago18:03

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Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the recent changes in the rental market and why renters in Denver and Colorado are seeing some relief in monthly charges. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/26/apartment-rents-denver-falling/ https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest Promo code: COSunPodcast10 See omnystudio.com…

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Overtime – Episode #693: Sen. Adam Schiff, Bret Stephens 14:58

1M ago14:58

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/25/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Another Embarrassing Brief (feat. Rebekah Stewart) 1:26:58

1M ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, that constitutional crisis we keep talking about keeps getting worse -- at what point do the people who can maybe do something about it start doing something about it, especially as Trump’s poll numbers continue to nosedive? Then, are we headed for a Trumpcession, a Trump-pressio…

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Wanna hit a 14er? 18:04

1M ago18:04

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Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel has made it to the top of more than 30 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks and today she previews a May 21st event on “How to Safely Summit a 14ers” she is hosting in Colorado Springs. https://coloradosun.com/events/#summitsafely2025 https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest Promo code: COSunPodcast10 See omnystudio.com/list…

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins 46:23

1M ago46:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Dana Bash for a wide-ranging interview on Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s handling of immigration and the economy, Schumer’s future as a leader in his party, and rising antisemitism in America. Next, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins Dana to discuss the continued economic…

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