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NAACP Boulder County’s upcoming annual Freedom Fund event
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about NAACP Boulder County’s upcoming annual Freedom Fund event. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.
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Local professor and business owner talks about recent minimum wage increases
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear from a local professor and business owner about the recent minimum wage increases. Then, it’s Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr and we’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.
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A union rep involved in the King Soopers strike speaks out
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear from a union rep involved in the King Soopers strike. Then, it’s This Week in Water, and we’ll wrap up with our Listener Comment Line.
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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2025-02-11 Gabrielle Mendoza
Protests continue at Denver Capitol over the weekend
On Today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear voices from a protest over the weekend at Colorado’s Capitol building in Denver, standing up for immigrant rights and against mass deportations.
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Thousands flocked to government buildings to stand up for American democracy
On Today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about how thousands flocked to government buildings across the country yesterday to stand up for American democracy and against fascism in our federal government. You’ll hear from those protestors this morning. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.
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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2025-02-06 Gabrielle Mendoza
Is the U.S. shifting towards fascism? Plus weekly segments Make Them Hear You and Naturally
On today’s Morning Magazine, we’ll be discussing the question of are we living under fascism? You’ll hear from one local political advocate who says yes, we are – but that doesn’t mean we’re helpless. Then, it’s Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr. We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.
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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2025-02-05 Jack Dawson
Bookstores are struggling to stay afloat hear how they’re combating that
On today’s Morning Magazine, bookstores might be struggling to stay afloat, but they’re still out there – as are the people writing the books that fill the shelves. You’ll hear from an author this morning! Then, it’s This Week in Water. We’ll wrap up with our Listener Comment Line.
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How are neighboring states dealing with undocumented individuals?
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll get an update on the 55-gallon drum discovered near the Walnut Creek drainage at Rocky Flats. Then, an explanation on geothermal energy. We’ll also take a look at neighboring states’ relationships with their undocumented residents – specifically, at a Wyoming bill that would punish public officials who fail to report undocumented residents.
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All about the new Rocky Flats Documentary and 55-gallon drum discovery
On today’s Morning Magazine, ahead of local screenings of a documentary on Rocky Flats, officials discovered a 55-gallon drum in Walnut Creek that could hold extremely dangerous radioactive waste. You’ll hear about that drum, as well as the film, this morning. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.
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What to expect as the second round of wolf introduction begins; plus weekly segments Make Them Hear You and Naturally
On today’s Morning Magazine, it’s the second round of wolf reintroduction is underway. You’ll hear about what to expect as up to 15 wolves make their way to Colorado from British Columbia over the next couple weeks. Then, it’s Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr. We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.
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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2025-01-29 Jack Dawson
Are at-risk kids getting less care because of Universal Pre-K?
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about a lawsuit that Colorado school districts are filing against the state for allegedly not fulfilling the promises made to voters about Universal Pre-K (UPK) programs. Then, we have an extended Fund Drive edition of Radio Nibbles with host John Lehndorff.
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Hosted by KGNU’s Jackie Sedley.
What can other cities learn from the devastating California wildfires?
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about what towns across the west can learn from the horrific fires in California. Then, it’s This Week in Water. We’ll wrap up with our Listener Comment Line.
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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2025-01-28 Jack Dawson
Local efforts to help make Colorado’s great outdoors more accessible
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about locals working on breaking down barriers to access to the great outdoors in Colorado. You’ll also hear about efforts to protect the endangered sage-grouse.
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Why are state-wide school cell phone bans are being considered? Plus Radio Nibbles
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about cell phone bans have already been implemented in Boulder’s schools – now, they’re being considered at a statewide level. You’ll hear the latest this morning. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.
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Understanding reparative journalism and storytelling; plus Make Them Hear You and Naturally
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll learn about the art of reparative journalism, and the importance of this lens on storytelling. Then, it’s Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr. We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.
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Hearing about the People’s March in Denver on Inauguration Day
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear voices from The People’s March yesterday in Denver, intentionally aligning with Inauguration Day. Then, it’s This Week in Water. We’ll wrap up with our Listener Comment Line.
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play_arrowMorningMagazine_2025-01-21 Jack Dawson
What does the closing of a Western Slope Monastery mean? Plus Radio Nibbles
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about a deeper dive into the decision to close an old monastery on Colorado’s Western Slope – and how it reflects deeper understandings of modern-day conservation. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles – our weekly segment with John Lehndorff.
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The second round of wolf introduction is underway; Plus Make Them Hear You and Naturally
On today’s Morning Magazine, the second round of wolf reintroduction is underway. You’ll hear about what to except as up to 15 wolves make their way to Colorado from British Columbia over the next couple weeks. Then, it’s Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr. We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.
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