NEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling against taxpayer advocate Douglas Bruce. And Eric Whitney has details on the resignation of Colorado Springs City Council member Richard Skorman and the investigation into the cause of the Maurico Canyon Fire. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
COMMENTARY: GOING TO SCHOOL AT HOME
A growing number of families are choosing to home school their children. But retired public school teacher Carolyn Vulgamore isn’t sure this is such a great idea. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
WHAT’S IN A SONG: HUMPBACK CHUBB
Another edition of the Western Folklife Center’s “What’s In A Song” series. This time, Ecologist Larry Stevens sings the saga of the lowly humpback chubb, a funny looking fish that is native to the Colorado river system, and which is struggling to survive decades of dam construction on the river. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
REBECCA DUSSAULT PROFILE
Adam Burke has this audio portrait of cross country skier Rebecca Dussault, who is competing in the Olympics this week. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Eric Whitney reports on the slate of anti-immigration bills that were heard in committee this week. And Dan Costello explains an effort to pass stricter air pollution controls. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
NEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the body found a two days ago at Fort Carson and the new report on hunger in the U.S. And Stephen Raher has details on the race to replace Congressman Joel Hefley, who announced his retirement last week. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
WHAT’S IN A SONG: GRAND CANYON GOLD
In another installment of the “What’s in A Song” series from the Western Folklife Center, Navajo singer Alger Greyeyes sings of the beauty of food and the meaning of a bounty from the earth. He tells the story of a young couple at the Grand Canyon savoring peaches they find, which Greyeyes explains are “as good as gold.” [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS INTERVIEW: RICHARD POMBO
Stephen Raher talks with High Country News editor Greg Hanscom about the magazine’s research on the life and political agenda of Congressman Richard Pombo (R-CA). Pombo is the chair of the Resources Committee, and has waged a long-running battle to reform the Endangered Species Act. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]