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A celebration of all things nightlife. Bi-weekly podcast hosted by Stadium Status and Suaso featuring interviews with DJs, promoters, photographers, and nightlife personalities from around the globe.
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Furthermore with Amanda Head is where culture, politics, entertainment, and unfiltered conversations collide. Hosted by primetime TV news personality, former Billboard Top 40 singer/songwriter and syndicated radio commentator Amanda Head, this podcast delivers bold, insightful interviews with politicians, entertainers, and VIPs who shape our news headlines and the world we live in. For more visit: FurthermorePod.com
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On this episode of the podcast, Peruvian-born naturalized American citizen and U.S. Army soldier Piero Maranon Velazco shares his shocking story of being branded a white supremacist and Nazi sympathizer — simply for having a photo of Donald Trump on his phone. From his turbulent reception at Fort Jackson to filing a formal EO complaint against a ra…
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Colorado Matters travels to Northern Colorado, as crews in Greeley build the state's third medical school. How it could ease the physician shortage. Then, we visit the test gardens that help determine which plants you find in your local nursery. And a commencement speech at CSU from a budding documentarian who defies cultural expectations.…
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As the state allows its first psilocybin healing centers, a church in Colorado Springs is finding connection through psychedelics. We visit the church with "The Trip: CPR's coverage of Colorado's psychedelic journey." Then, Colorado led the nation for police accountability reform in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. We find out how it's …
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On this episode of the podcast, California State Assembly District 42 candidate Ted Nordblum joins Amanda Head to talk about the growing crises plaguing Los Angeles and the broader Golden State. From a staggering $12B deficit fueled by taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants to the unchecked rise in homelessness and violent crime, Nordblum …
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As a girl growing up in Gunnison, Shelley Read swam in Blue Mesa Reservoir. And she knew of the watery ghost town just beneath her. That ultimately led to her writing about it; the novel, now a global bestseller, is called "Go As A River." And it's not just about the disappearance of the town of Iola, Colorado. Then, students creating a workforce f…
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"The Impact Project" is a tool to track and display cuts to federal agencies; we speak with the founding director. Then, an update on the survivors and the suspect in Sunday's firebomb attack in Boulder. Plus, a nationally renowned Colorado theater company that makes theater-going more accessible adapts in the face of canceled grants. And Festival …
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On this episode of the podcast, Christina Hildebrand, Founder and President of A Voice for Choice Advocacy shares her organization’s mission to restore religious exemptions for vaccines in California. With a key court hearing taking place the same day, Christina details the ongoing lawsuit challenging the state’s vaccine mandate. She also opens up …
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We hear from a survivor of the firebomb attack in Boulder as the community gathers to show support and solidarity. Then, what to know about the spread of measles as the busy summer travel season begins. Plus, a summit ahead of Father's Day aims to "restore, rebuild, and reimagine" fatherhood in a supportive and inclusive way. Later, how federal cut…
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On this episode of the podcast, West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore discussed the threat posed by Chinese nationals on U.S. soil, highlighting a recent case where two Chinese nationals smuggled a live fungus into our country. Moore has introduced the “Stop CCP Visas Act” to prevent Chinese students from entering the U.S. on student visas, citing …
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Hiroshima survivor Tamayo Terada welcomed us into her Denver home, as her adult children gathered round. Less than a month after that gathering, Terada passed away. Then, advice for jobseekers in uncertain times. Plus, a Colorado woman's half-century journey with diabetes. And, Colorado country music, according to The Barlow.…
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Today, we explore grief and how to cope with it in Aging Matters. Plus, we visit a clothing and coffee shop in Longmont where they host weekly "grief circles." Then, how has Colorado state law about policing changed since George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis five years ago. And later, Colorado Wonders about why there aren't more fruit…
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The Jewish holiday of Shavuot, when Jewish people celebrate the gift of the Torah – the Hebrew bible, was marred by violence as eight people were attacked Sunday in Boulder. Attorney General Phil Weiser provided an update on the latest developments. Then, have immigration protocols shifted from finding criminals to stopping those following the curr…
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On this episode of the podcast Unleash Prosperity Principal Phil Kerpen discusses President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a significant piece of legislation aimed at avoiding significant tax hikes and promoting economic growth. Kerpen highlights the bill’s positive aspects, such as tax cuts and deregulation, but notes its potential dilution in …
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Eighty percent of the world's population can't see The Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs, of Norwood, Colorado, writes about a trek from light to dark in his new book. "The Wild Dark" takes readers from the incandescence of Las Vegas to the spangled skies of rural Nevada. Childs spoke with Sr. Host Ryan Warne…
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On this episode of the podcast, seasoned journalist and author Susan Crabtree discusses her investigative work on the Secret Service, particularly after the assassination attempts on Donald Trump. She highlighted a recent incident where two female uniformed division officers engaged in a brawl outside of former President Barack Obama’s residence in…
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Due to President Trump's involvement and a recent high profile pardon, the governor's office has received hundreds of emails from people wanting to see former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters released from prison. Where does the effort stand? Then, it's long been shown that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. A young dentist actually discovered it in …
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On this episode of the podcast host Amanda Head talks with Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future, to discuss their recent findings that raise questions about the authenticity of several climate-related executive orders issued during the Biden Administration. Turner details his organization's review, which found no public…
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Federal agents have been knocking on doors in Colorado; on the other side of those doors: kids who crossed the border illegally and alone. CPR Justice reporter Allison Sherry brings us her investigation, a story she broke. Then, could the BLM relocate to Colorado, again? Also, the case of a Grand Junction man convicted in deadly pipe bombings; we t…
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Today, the stories of two Colorado veterans who've had two different experiences with PTSD and how to treat it. Could psilocybin be the answer, and if it is, what are the challenges to getting it? We find out with "The Trip: CPR's Coverage of Colorado's Psychedelic Journey." Then, five years after the murder of George Floyd, where does the Black Li…
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On this special Memorial Day podcast episode, Navy SEAL veteran, author, and CEO of Able Shepherd, Jimmy Graham, joins the show to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday: honoring the sacrifice of America’s service members and expressing deep gratitude for their courage. Graham discusses the urgent need for accountability and strong leadership …
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"Cruel" and "disastrous" is how Gov. Jared Polis describes the US House's budget plan. Meanwhile, Colorado cities sue him over housing requirements. Also, Polis on immigration and a pedestrian bridge proposed at the State Capitol. Then, a destructive start to severe weather season. Later, how two rafting companies navigate tariffs. And Joe Cocker j…
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On this episode of the podcast Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman discussed the passage of President Trump’s endorsed legislation a.k.a, “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” The Wisconsin Republican emphasized the bill’s focus on middle and lower-class Americans, including no tax on tips or overtime for hourly workers. He highlighted the need for comp…
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Today we go inside the classroom, with Colorado's Teacher of the Year, Janet Damon of Delta High School, an alternative public school in Denver. How growing up in Colorado helped shape her as an educator, plus, her students share the qualities they've learned from her that will help them seize the summer. Also, documentary filmmaker and Colorado Co…
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On this episode of the podcast former Acting ICE Director, now President Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan breaks down the new, “one big beautiful bill” designed to finally secure America’s borders. Passed by the Budget Committee, this bill includes funding for hiring more Border Patrol and ICE agents, pay raises, advanced border infrastructure, and sm…
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This country’s nuclear arsenal is “geriatric.” And many of the people who maintain it are heading towards retirement. Plus, the agency that oversees the nuclear arsenal has not been immune to the possibility of federal staffing cuts. Colorado science writer Sarah Scoles examines the future of nuclear defense in her book, “Countdown: The Blinding Fu…
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When it comes to planning for Colorado's fastest growing population, people 65 and older, the state's Senior Specialist on Aging, Kristine Burrows, says it needs to be a group effort that includes government, the business community, nonprofits, philanthropy, and anyone with a vision for big, bold ideas. The state just released a new report called "…
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On this episode of the podcast, cancer researcher, physician, and author Dr. Steven Quay dives into President Joe Biden’s recent cancer disclosure and sheds light on his broader medical history — including brain aneurysms, pulmonary embolisms, and past cancers. Dr. Quay breaks down the slow progression of prostate cancer, raising questions about th…
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Governor Jared Polis is flexing his executive power. He vetoed a priority bill for Democrats and threatens to withhold funds from cities that don't follow new housing laws. Also, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about an evolving vision for downtown Denver and big project investments. Then, Denver Post reporter Sam Tabachnik on his investigation in…
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On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head and her guests who both honorably retired from the US Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) discuss former FBI Director James Comey’s recent and controversial ‘8647’ Instagram post, which has sparked concern and debate across the law enforcement community and Trump Administration. …
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It’s been a trying year for Denver’s mayor. Mike Johnston has battled with the Trump administration over the city’s welcoming immigration policies. On the flipside, a top attraction, the 16th Street Mall, is finally reopening. Then, a steel startup in Boulder plans to make climate-friendly iron. And MSNBC's Eugene Daniels returns to his alma matter…
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Navigating the on-again-off-again tariffs can be like navigating the rapids on a river in Colorado. We hear from two raft supply companies about the impact. Then, words to live by from the student speaker at Western Colorado University's commencement. Plus, how older Coloradans are connecting with kids in the classroom for mutual benefit. And a cre…
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President Trump has signed executive orders at a dizzying pace: 152 as of this morning. Any number of them affect Colorado. That has kept Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser very busy -- he's filed filed 20 lawsuits so far challenging some of those orders. Then, cuts to food aid are on the table as Congress considers a new spending bill. Plus, …
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On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Walid Phares breaks down President Trump’s ongoing diplomatic and economic initiatives in the Middle East. The former foreign policy and national security advisor to President Trump highlighted major successes, including Saudi Arabia’s historic $100B military committment — part of a broader effort that could reac…
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When Angela Lee moved to Life Care Center of Evergreen, she was lonely. Until one day changed it all...Love For Our Elders is a non-profit organization that aims to relieve loneliness among people living in care facilities through letter writing. Then, a new documentary by a retiree in Grand Junction examines "The Invisible Patient" -- stories of f…
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On this episode of the podcast, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health at the Department of Health & Human Resources David Mansdoerfer discusses President Donald Trump’s new executive order to reduce drug prices by up to 80% — requiring pharmaceutical companies to match the lowest prices of ‘most-favored-nations.’ Mansdoerfer highlights that t…
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On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America, joined host Amanda Head to unpack the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff. Dr. Pecknold reflects on the swift conclave, shaped by strong pre-existing relationships among cardinals, and explo…
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Colorado's a flashpoint when it comes to immigration, especially Aurora and Denver, which the new administration has singled out. CPR justice reporter Allison Sherry and Denverite's Kyle Harris join a roundtable with our colleagues at "The Middle" hosted by Jeremy Dobson. Then, a milestone for construction on Colfax Avenue. Plus, a new passenger tr…
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A bike maker in Colorado Springs has been building Colorado-inspired bicycles for more than a decade, but the reality of tariffs means going out of business. And, from mass layoffs at the Department of Education to a crusade against DEI in schools, the Trump Administration has sent shockwaves through Colorado classrooms. Also, Welcome to the Indiev…
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On this episode of the podcast, Emmy Award-winning Actress Martha Byrne joins host Amanda Head to share the harrowing story of her husband, Mike McMahon — a retired NYPD Officer and private investigator who she says was wrongfully convicted in a case marred by FBI misconduct and political pressure. Byrne details how the FBI built its case on flimsy…
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How much did Colorado lawmakers cross off their "to do" list, and what's left to do as they head into the final day of the legislative session? Then, what potential federal funding cuts could mean to public media in Colorado. Plus, how the Colorado Flower Collective is helping local flower farmers. Later, words to remember to stay safe from lightni…
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Federal funding cuts are creating a domino effect for Colorado nonprofits as they work to figure out what's next. Then, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says he's not a climate change denier; he's a climate change realist. What does that mean for alternative sources of energy? Plus, author Tommy Orange's commencement message for the graduating clas…
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On this episode of the podcast, Justin Goodman, Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Public Policy at White Coat Waste Project (WCW) discussed his organization's efforts to end animal testing, particularly at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since 2016, WCW have exposed and fought against cruel experiments, including the NIH's septic shoc…
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It's a rough time for commercial real estate. Could vacant high-rises be turned into apartments? In downtown Denver, a developer has bought two buildings with that in mind. We'll find out what a conversion takes. Then, United's new flight to Rome is the latest example of the airline's investment in Denver. Plus, Purplish explores a rare veto showdo…
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On this episode of the podcast, Arun Agarwal, CEO of Nextt and Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation explores the rapidly growing economic relationship between the United States and India. Agarwal discusses India’s ambitious goal to more than double bilateral trade with the United States from $190B to $500B by 2030, largely fueled …
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Not that long ago, women seeking a loan or line of credit faced invasive questions from bankers. "Are you planning on having children?" "What type of birth control are you using?" "Where's your husband?" Against that backdrop, in the 1970s, The Women's Bank of Denver was founded--changing financial lives for generations. Sr. Host Ryan Warner speaks…
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As President Trump marks 100 days in office, we get a read from Colorado's Congressional delegation and the state's voters. Then, she was the first female professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, but she had a secret that remained hidden for nearly a century. Plus, Colorado Wonders about a disappearing river. And, are you ready to evacuate …
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We check-in with Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo as severe weather season begins, and find out what weather phenomenon fascinates her the most. Then, one family's concern as Congress grapples with the future of Medicaid. Plus, a friendship forged in the aftermath of war 50 years after the Fall of Saigon. Also, in our series Aging Matters, …
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On this episode of the podcast, former Fox News Host and Republican Candidate for Governor of California Steve Hilton lays out his bold vision to reverse the state’s decline. He shares common-sense policy proposals to tackle California’s most pressing issues, including skyrocketing housing and gas prices, the outflow of industries like Hollywood, a…
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For the past 20 years... the Denver-based, grassroots non-profit Africa Agenda has been working to build and elevate relationships between Colorado and the continent of Africa. George Bamu is its founder and executive director and his organization often works closely with state Rep. Naquetta Ricks. Then, an entrepreneur based in Broomfield has a vi…
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