City Cast Denver
Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver. It’s the daily news podcast for all Denverites — whether you’ve been here for six months or six generations. We’ll break down the news you need (and want) to know with journalists and culture makers; activists and artists; neighbors and ne’er-do-wells — and John Elway, if he ever returns our calls. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/denver.
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Civic Center Park Woes, Stackable Homes, and Sl...
Earlier this week, the city of Denver shut down Civic Center Park, closing off the public space for at least two months.
32 min
1027
With Evictions Looming, These Activists Have a ...
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s eviction moratorium two weeks ago, approximately 12,000 Denverites woke up to the increasingly imminent threat of losing their home.
15 min
1028
Uncovering Denver's Complicated Legacy of Force...
In the late ‘60s, Denver Public Schools began busing children across the city in an effort to desegregate our schools.
17 min
1029
What is ShotSpotter? Why Is It So Expensive? Wh...
Police departments across the country have fallen in love with an obscure technology company called ShotSpotter, including right here in Denver.
14 min
1030
The Elijah McClain Case, Beta Nightclub Drama a...
This week, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that the Aurora police officers and paramedics involved in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death will face 32 criminal charges.
31 min
1031
The Broncos’ Quarterback Dilemma
What’s going on with the Broncos?
14 min
1032
Fact or Fiction: Colorado’s 300 Days of Sunshine
You’ve heard it before and probably uttered the words yourself: “Colorado has 300 days of sunshine.”
14 min
1033
Rethinking Drug Use Treatment on Overdose Aware...
The Harm Reduction Action Center isn’t a rehab, it’s a community.
16 min
1034
Author Peter Heller on His New COVID-Thriller, ...
Denver author Peter Heller joins City Cast Denver Newsletter Writer Peyton Garcia for a conversation about his latest thriller, “The Guide.”
15 min
1035
City Cast Denver Live at UMS!
A recording of our event at the Underground Music Showcase
56 min
1036
The One Where We Ate All the Burgers
This episode was first published on 6.4.21
23 min
1037
Queer Cinema, UMS, and Lowriders
How To Have The Best Weekend Ever
19 min
1038
Yet Another Plan To Fix Our Housing Crisis
Way back in 2005, then Mayor John Hickenlooper put forth an ambitious, 10-year plan to address Denver’s crisis of houselessness.
13 min
1039
Who Owns the Jerry Martinez Family Memorial Park?
Could a Community Park Be Priced Out of Its Own Neighborhood?
18 min
1040
Can the Mercury Cafe Stay Weird? Danny Newman T...
Some people call it The Merc'
16 min
1041
Let’s Play Guess that COVID Restriction! Plus M...
With the delta variant spreading like wildfire, it feels like we’re headed for another long, lonely winter.
20 min
1042
Watching the Fall of Kabul From Denver
After 20 years and $83 billion, the U.S. war in Afghanistan is finally ending.
10 min
1043
What if Denverites — Not Developers — Could Bui...
Building an Affordable Future in Denver with ADUs
14 min
1044
A Denver DIY Icon Lives On at Meow Wolf
Colin Ward was a leading figure in Denver’s DIY community before he died by suicide in 2018.
17 min
1045
Who Gets to Fight Wildfires?
Fewer than 10 graduates of this elite wildfire fighting squad have jobs fighting fires
13 min
1046
Talking Meow Wolf and ‘Alice’ w/ Wheelchair Spo...
Welcome to Friday, that time of the week where we look back on what’s been happening in Denver.
30 min
1047
A Clear-Eyed Look Through The Smog
*cough cough*
14 min
1048
Wildfire Grief Takes Center Stage
'Wild Fire' brings real life experiences with climate change to the stage
14 min
1049
Can DougCo Schools’ Equity Problem Be Fixed?
When the Douglas County School District announced a new equity policy earlier this year, many parents in the predominantly white, affluent district cried foul.
14 min
1050
Reclaiming Denver’s Lost Chinatown
Don't forget it, Denver. It's Chinatown.
16 min