Best Menu Matters Podcasts (2025)

1
Oct. 20, 2025: Two statewide ballot measures on the menu; Authors at odds with AI settlement 49:16

Play Pause

41m ago49:16

49:16

There are two statewide ballot issues in the November election. Voters will decide the future of Colorado's "Healthy School Meals for All" program; Purplish explains both related measures. Then, Colorado authors respond to a massive settlement with an A.I. company that's been using their work. Plus, the "Wired, Wired West" explores the power needed…

1
From Milk Street Radio: Dining Dos, Dining Don’ts 17:49

12m ago17:49

17:49

This episode is from our friends at Milk Street Radio. Bon Appétit columnist Maggie Hennessy helps us navigate the new rules of dining out. Is it ever OK to take out your phone? What’s the best way to grab your server’s attention? And how fussy is too fussy? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

1
Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa 31:57

19m ago31:57

31:57

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often because of the invasive and sometimes painful process of mammograms. Chemist and professor Simona Francese presents a potentially groundbreaking alternative that could transform how and when we identify thi…

1
Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Seasoned Audiophiles on the Menu 1:05:37

34m ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Putting the 'X' in eXtra, this latest BONUS TRAX following the pod-proper edition of SURFACE NOISE is one for the books! The dais discusses some disagreement in the Vinyl Community over the recent Because Sound Matters edition of Prince's classic "Purple Rain", and how important it can be to disagree with kindness. And we learn a new term for our v…

1
Oct. 17, 2025: Where Hickenlooper won't budge; Remembering Susan Stamberg 49:24

3d ago49:24

49:24

Democratic U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is a holdout on re-opening government until there's a plan to keep health insurance premiums down. We ask about paths for compromise and his frustration with cuts to green energy. Then, we remember NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg. Plus, Pueblo-born musician and composer Mary D. Watkins on honoring the Bl…

1
Surface Noise | RIP to The Space Ace + Vinyl Records in Film 56:30

3d ago56:30

56:30

Grab a bag of popcorn and your beverage of choice, because the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE discusses vinyl records in film - movies that featured vinyl, focused on vinyl, or where records were a significant element of the presentation. Fiction, documentary, the real star of the show is the music coming off that sweet, sweet wax, and we are talk…

1
What Really Matters 13:34

4d ago13:34

13:34

This Thanksgiving, we reflect on what truly matters most—not the blessings themselves, but the One who gives them. In the message “What Really Matters,” we’ll see how a thankful Samaritan leper, healed by Jesus, discovered that faith is more than gratitude—it’s a relationship that changes everything.…

1
Oct. 16, 2025: What will Dominion sale mean for elections? Plus, Colorado's Voting Rights Act 49:09

4d ago49:09

49:09

Now that Colorado-based Dominion Voting Systems is being sold, there are questions about what that will mean to upcoming elections. We talk with county clerks who rely on the system that's been at the center of election lies and debunked conspiracies. Then, as the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to rollback another provision of the Voting Rights …

1
Oct. 15, 2025: A Colorado author's trek to find 'The Wild Dark' of the night sky 49:06

5d ago49:06

49:06

Eighty percent of the world's population can't see the Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs, of Norwood, Colorado, writes about a trek from light to dark in his new book. "The Wild Dark" takes readers from the incandescence of Las Vegas to the spangled skies of rural Nevada. Childs spoke with Sr. Host Ryan Warne…

1
Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Vinyl Legends Series: Bernie Grundman (Part 1) 31:27

5d ago31:27

31:27

Fresh off another Audio Excusion out west, David Bianco is back to share some of his new interviews as part of his "Vinyl Legends Series"! From David: "One of my dreams has been to travel to where the music is made and the magic happens. My recent trip to the Los Angeles area provided me the opportunity to meet some of the greats in the music and r…

1
Oct. 14, 2025: Motorcycle crashes are up; state troopers say distracted driving is just one reason 49:05

6d ago49:05

49:05

More and more motorcycle riders are dying on Colorado roads. Last year, 165 motorcyclists died, the highest number ever recorded in our state. Sgt. Ivan Alvarado with the Colorado State Patrol explains some of the reasons behind the trend. Then, we speak with Laurie Montoya, the founder of the Lakewood-based non-profit, BikerDown Foundation, which …

1
2025-1014 SLA MORNINGS 1:08:35

6d ago1:08:35

1:08:35

By Street Level America

1
Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh 13:23

6d ago13:23

13:23

Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, there's been little scientific research on how it impacts sleep disorders like insomnia. That's precisely where she and her team come in. Learn about the world's first study into the potential of medicin…

1
Oct. 13, 2025: On Indigenous People's Day, how to get beyond acknowledgments and into action 49:19

7d ago49:19

49:19

Respect is the first law of the world's Indigenous peoples, says a man on a quest to right a historic wrong. On this Indigenous People's Day, Rick Williams has hope. We learn about his life mission in Colorado In Depth. Then, the two statewide ballot measures that voters will decide in November's election. And the Denver band, Bison Bone.…

1
Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Inspiration 1:16:42

7d ago1:16:42

1:16:42

The hits and misses keep coming on SURFACE NOISE: BONUS TRAX where the panel discusses where they find the "vinyl inspiration" to discover new music through collecting records. This can be a simple as collecting any release connected to a beloved artist or band to round out a complete discography, to deep diving producers, musicians, or other conne…

1
Oct. 10, 2025: This café is run by a food bank; We spend the night at a movie motel 48:47

10d ago48:47

48:47

A mission-driven restaurant in Grand Junction takes an innovative approach to hunger and nutrition. Then, the plight of federal workers amid layoffs, furloughs and the shutdown. Later, we check in to the Movie Manor in Monte Vista. Also, the filmmakers behind short horror movie "The Ant" who are crawling their way to the top. And, a choreography of…

1
Surface Noise | Latest Vinyl News and Where Has Bianco Been? 48:53

10d ago48:53

48:53

Flip that record over and listen to the latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE where our dais of audiophiliacs discuss the latest news in the wild world of vinyl record collecting - Taylor Swift, Miles Davis, and Danzig reissues - who knew?!? 🤯 Then we learn where David Bianco has been the past few weeks, including his visit to the In-Groove in Phoenix, dro…

1
How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale 26:57

10d ago26:57

26:57

This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It…

1
Increase Our Faith 19:41

11d ago19:41

19:41

We join the disciples in their bold, honest prayer: “Lord, increase our faith!” We all know what it’s like to feel weak, doubtful, or overwhelmed—like our faith isn’t enough. But here’s the good news: faith isn’t measured by how strong or big it feels. Faith is simply clinging to Jesus, and even a tiny mustard seed of faith is powerful because it r…

1
October 9, 2025: Domino effect of wildfire impact on dragonflies; Small town football team takes on 'The Hill' 48:30

11d ago48:30

48:30

When it comes to the changing climate and increasing wildfires, you may not think of dragonflies, but it turns out they're a good test case to show the impact on an entire ecosystem. Then, Aging Matters looks into classes to help older Coloradans avoid scams. Plus, how a small town football team in Colorado started winning for the first time in gen…

1
Oct. 8, 2025: Rep. Jeff Hurd on shutdown, militarizing U.S. cities; New Denver City Librarian on book bans 49:26

12d ago49:26

49:26

In Rep. Jeff Hurd's district, which includes Grand Junction and Pueblo, the cost of some health insurance plans is about to be astronomical. But Hurd says the issue shouldn't be used as leverage in the shutdown. We also ask about militarizing U.S. cities and the Epstein files. Then, Denver's new city librarian on the evolution of libraries, from di…

1
Oct. 7, 2025: Grammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae on growing up in Denver and growing in faith 47:51

13d ago47:51

47:51

By Colorado Public Radio

20d ago8:29

8:29

1
September 29, 2025: A.I. in the classroom; How wildfires spotlight life in prison 48:09

21d ago48:09

48:09

Artificial Intelligence is permeating many aspects of our lives. Teachers are using it in the classroom, for subjects like history. But does it help, or hurt, learning? Then, how wildfires are raising questions about living conditions in Colorado prisons. Plus, understanding the changes that will soon impact student loans. And Colorado Wonders what…

1
2025-0929 SLA MORNINGS 1:19:15

21d ago1:19:15

1:19:15

By Street Level America

1
Surface Noise | Bonus Trax 57:28

21d ago57:28

57:28

Haven't quenched your appetite for record collecting talk 😏? Good, because on BONUS TRAX following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE, we continue to beat on the piñata that is collecting vinyl records. This menu will consist of: (1) Are there too many records store nowadays? 🍗 (2) Ticketmaster/Live Nation vs DOJ lawsuit and why the head of Live N…

1
The Neuropharmacology of Ibogaine with Jonathan Dickinson 45:06

21d ago45:06

45:06

What makes ibogaine such a remarkable plant-derived compound? I sit down with Jonathan Dickinson, CEO and co-founder of Ambio Life Sciences, to explore the fascinating neuropharmacology of this alkaloid and its profound impact on the brain. Jonathan is an expert on ibogaine, with more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical care, traditional …

1
September 26, 2025: Ukrainian bike shop owners shift gears on mobility; Solar strategy with 'Here Comes the Sun' 49:28

24d ago49:28

49:28

A couple who fled the war in Ukraine and found a home in Boulder is hoping their adaptive efforts with the bike shop they own will help them continue building a life for their family in Colorado. Then, the return of "Sun Day" amid a call for increased solar energy efforts with author Bill McKibben. Also, Colorado's mission to collect stardust. Plus…

1
Surface Noise | Waiting is the Hardest Part 57:12

25d ago57:12

57:12

For this latest trip around the turntable, our band of dedicated record collectors discuss waiting (and waiting...and waiting) for pre-orders to ship - why the delays, why do stores and retail get their copies before direct-to-consumer and fan store buys, and is there anything we can do about it? We also discuss the recent Tone Poet release of a Fr…

1
Do taste and flavor even matter anymore? 1:22:00

26d ago1:22:00

1:22:00

In this episode of The Mess Hall, we chat with Chef Andrew Hunter who is a consulting chef for a brands like Wolfgang Puck, Niman Ranch, and Kikkoman. What starts as a conversation about the difference between taste and flavor and whether the two even matter to today's social media-centric consumers quickly dives into a range of topics, from what b…

1
What’s On Your Worship Menu? 16:41

25d ago16:41

16:41

In worship we don’t come only to receive—we also come to bring ourselves before God. Like Isaiah, we respond to God’s grace by saying, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). Paul reminds us that we are many parts of one body, each with gifts to share for the good of all (1 Corinthians 12:27). And Jesus sends us with His peace, saying, “As the Father h…

1
Sept. 25, 2025: Adapt and Thrive: Pioneering sit-skier Bob Meserve to be inducted into Hall of Fame this weekend 49:09

25d ago49:09

49:09

After a spinal cord injury from a skiing accident left him paralyzed, Bob Meserve of Fort Collins didn’t abandon the sport he’d fallen in love with as a young kid -- he instead chose to help transform it! The award-winning sit-skier turned adaptive sports industry leader, will be inducted into the Colorado Snowsport Museum Hall of Fame this weekend…

1
Sept. 24, 2025: Planting the seeds for food security; Climate change's impact on lightning, water, and snowmelt 48:50

27d ago48:50

48:50

Seed vaults preserve genetic material for crops in case of natural or man-made disaster-- even warfare. The nation's largest repository is in Fort Collins. We speak with an architect of the concept, World Food Prize laureate Geoffrey Hawtin. Then, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo on the recent rain and studies that link climate change to li…

1
September 23, 2025: Vaccines and changing guidelines; Could how we drive be early indicator of dementia? 49:16

27d ago49:16

49:16

The Trump administration continues to question long-standing science with unproven ties between vaccines, autism, and a popular painkiller. Meantime, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined new recommendations for vaccines. We'll sort it out with CPR's health reporter John Daley. Then, new research looks at if activities, like t…

1
Interview: What actually causes high cholesterol? | Hei Man Chan 29:32

27d ago29:32

29:32

1
Sept. 22, 2025: A Palmer 'Divide'; Climbing with 10th Mountain descendants in Italy 49:20

28d ago49:20

49:20

In a small town between Denver and Colorado Springs, a lesson in civics and civility. What's going on in Palmer Lake is about more than a proposed Buc-ee's travel plaza. Purplish explores the debate. Then, CPR's Stina Sieg joins us from Italy where descendants from Colorado are retracing the steps of loved ones who fought with the 10th Mountain Div…