Colorado Matters

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Oct. 9, 2026: Navy veteran is 'Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea'

October 09, 2026

Stories of women at sea are rare — of Black women even rarer. Yet they were seafarers from the start. In her new memoir, "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," Navy veteran, poet, and professor Khadijah Queen writes about service to country, to family and to self. For "Turn The Page with Colorado Matters," we spoke in front of an audience at Library 21c in the military town of Colorado Springs.Listen to a playlist of songs Queen invokes in her book by clicking here.

Oct. 8, 2026: 'She was a giant and never acted like one' - remembering Justice Melissa Hart; Fall theater outlook

October 08, 2026

Today, we remember an unsung champion for justice and access. The lasting impact of Colorado Supreme Court justice Melissa Hart went beyond the courtroom. She died this month at the age of 57. Then, a long-vacant building in Denver is coming down; does it foreshadow what's to come? Also, the costs to consider when downsizing in Aging Matters. We "Raise the Curtain" on the fall theater season with critic John Moore. Plus, who should manage the iconic Maroon Bells? And a triumph in Colorado for...

Oct. 7, 2026: Doctor advises to get flu, COVID vaccines now as season arrives early; Painting preserves history

October 07, 2026

As winter approaches, enjoy the fall weather, and get vaccinated. That’s the word from an infectious disease specialist. He says the flu seems to be arriving early this season. He recommends people get the COVID vaccine too. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court's considering Boulder's environmental concerns, and a Colorado professor has created a concrete-like building material from a quick-growing bacteria that's environmentally-friendly. Plus, we meet a Colorado Springs painter, archiving what time...

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How do I get in touch with Colorado Matters?

Colorado Matters is hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@cpr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Colorado Matters?

The publicly listed email for Colorado Matters: podcasts@cpr.org.

How many listeners does Colorado Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Colorado Matters reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Colorado Matters?

Colorado Matters typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Colorado-relevant political candidates, public officials, authors, researchers, subject-matter experts, advocates, and people with direct lived experience of important state issues. Common among recent guests: Published books or established subject expertise; Political candidacy or public-service experience; Professional or firsthand experience relevant to a significant Colorado issue. Recent guests include David Baron, Amanda Gonzalez, and James Wiley.

How hard is it to get booked on Colorado Matters?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Colorado Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Public Affairs, Politics, Labor, and Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.