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 newsletter at denver.citycast.fm..
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Can the Mercury Cafe Stay Weird? Danny Newman T...
Some people call it The Merc'
16 min
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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
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Watching the Fall of Kabul From Denver
After 20 years and $83 billion, the U.S. war in Afghanistan is finally ending.
10 min
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What if Denverites — Not Developers — Could Bui...
Building an Affordable Future in Denver with ADUs
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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.
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Who Gets to Fight Wildfires?
Fewer than 10 graduates of this elite wildfire fighting squad have jobs fighting fires
13 min
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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
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A Clear-Eyed Look Through The Smog
*cough cough*
14 min
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Wildfire Grief Takes Center Stage
'Wild Fire' brings real life experiences with climate change to the stage
14 min
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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
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Reclaiming Denver’s Lost Chinatown
Don't forget it, Denver. It's Chinatown.
16 min
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Bloops
Blip blop bloop
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50 New Historic Places, Staff Recs, and Canoosh!
TGICCDF (Thank God It’s City Cast Denver Friday) which means it’s time to look back on the news of the week.
30 min
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Learning to Live With Poor Air Quality
What exactly is so bad about our air, what we as individuals can do about it, and what we should be worried about.
15 min
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Is Denver Still Funny?
The Grawlix takes over City Cast Denver!
19 min
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Will the Denver Music Scene Be OK?
How have local musicians fared throughout the pandemic?
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Spotlight on La Alma Lincoln Park's Chicano Com...
Recorded on location at La Alma Rec Center
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Breaking Down the Bond (Plus, the People’s Coas...
Happy Friday! Here is the news from the week.
24 min
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The New DPS Superintendent Wants Snow Days!
As the new superintendent of Denver Public Schools, it’s Alex Marrero's job to lead 90,000+ students when classes start next month.
16 min
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There’s More to Love About Rocky Mountain Natio...
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most loved places in all of Colorado
16 min
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What It’s Really Like to Live in Your Vehicle
15 min
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The Case Against a Denver Olympics
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The Tale of the Bullet
23 min
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The Case for a Denver Olympics
Yes, we’re feeling as conflicted about it as you are.
16 min
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The Good, the Bad, and the Delta Variant
It’s been two months since Denver lifted its mask mandate, and more than half of Coloradans are fully immunized against COVID-19.
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