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‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’: Part II

October 02, 2026

We pick things up right where we left off with Purplish live: “The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama.”This week three more reporters sweat it out in the host seat, breaking down tricky ballot measures on topics like penalties for fentanyl crimes, social issues and ballot questions about ballots. Plus, a bonus round and the ultimate burning question: who will be named the hot seat champion?Have more questions about the ballot? Check out CPR’s midterm elections voter guide here. Listen back to “The ...

‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’: Part I

September 25, 2026

This year’s ballot is lengthy, very lengthy, and packed with thorny topics.To help you sort through such a dense ballot this fall, the Purplish team has a little fun explaining the complex and difficult questions you’ll have to answer. Purplish’s live event at the Buell Public Media Center in downtown Denver is a game show (ish) in which reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance took turns answering burning questions about the ballot in the Purplish hot seat. The goal: to help you bet...

The Great Colorado Road Trip: voters share how they view the midterms

September 15, 2026

Purplish hit the road for a 1,600-mile-plus trip around the state, from Lamar to Greeley and Grand Junction, to rural areas and city centers. Voters shared what they’re worried about and what’s motivating them to head to the polls this November with especially high stakes because control of Congress hangs in the balance.CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim hear from voters in the most competitive, or arguably competitive in some cases, congressional districts in the state. They also discuss ...

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Purplish is hosted by Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim. 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 Purplish?

The publicly listed email for Purplish: podcasts@cpr.org.

How many listeners does Purplish have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Purplish?

Purplish typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Credentialed journalists, policy experts, election analysts, lawmakers, and other authoritative sources with direct knowledge of Colorado politics, public policy, or a major issue affecting the state. Common among recent guests: Authoritative investigative or policy reporting; Direct expertise in Colorado government, elections, or legislation; Research, public-service, or professional experience relevant to a current policy issue. Recent guests include Emily Steel.

How hard is it to get booked on Purplish?

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

What topics does Purplish cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Colorado Politics, Elections, and State Government. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.