Historian Scott Spillman on his book about the history of scholarship around the topic of slavery

Historian Scott Spillman discusses his book Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding Era to Today, which traces how scholars have studied and interpreted slavery throughout American history.

CPW to consider ban on hunting prairie dogs on public lands

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners are scheduled to discuss a potential ban on the recreational shooting of prairie dogs. Rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about the issue and how it’s another example of the divide between hunting and animal agriculture groups and wildlife welfare groups. htt…

Breaking down Colorado’s gender surgery measure & Denver water restrictions

Today, reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about a ballot measure that would ban certain gender-related surgeries, as well as new drought rules from Denver Water https://honestlygood.org Stay informed about the elections at aarp.org/co

The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama Part 2

In part two of Purplish Live’s “Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama,” reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take on some of the state’s trickiest ballot measures in a live game-show format. Topics include fentanyl crime penalties, social issues and election rules, followed by a bonus round and…

The Great Ballot-O-Rama Part 1

Colorado voters face a crowded ballot this November, with measures addressing criminal penalties, taxes, wildlife policy and constitutional rights. In the first of two episodes, reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take the stage for “The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama,” a live game-show…

G. Brown talks with Kevin Simpson about 150 Colorado music mileposts

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, talks with Kevin Simpson about 150 Colorado music mileposts. Stay informed about the elections at aarp.org/co Become a member at coloradosun.com/support

Phil Weiser makes his case for Colorado Governor

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Weiser makes his case for leading Colorado in a live conversation with Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul. Weiser discusses his plans to address affordability, health care, water, transportation and the state’s budget challenges. He also weighs in on ball…

Inside the race for Congressional District 8

Colorado’s 8th Congressional District is one of the nation’s most competitive House races, with an outcome that could help determine control of Congress. Colorado Public Radio’s Mateo Schimpf talks with Colorado Sun elections editor Jesse Paul about the candidates, key issues and what to watch as v…

Colorado’s labor force participation rate shrinks to lowest since 1979

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/16/colorado-labor-force-shrinks-lowest-jobs-numbers-unemployment/ Colorado’s labor force participation rate is down to levels last seen in 1979. More Colorado workers left the state’s labor force last month, likely due to retirement, moving away or possib…

Colorado wildlife get $15M detour around I-25 traffic

Drivers along I-25 south of Denver might have noticed few backups in the past 10 months and a lot of that can be attributed to new wildlife passages that were constructed to give animals from toads to elk a safer way to navigate the area. Today, Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel breaks down the $15 mill…