KDNK Programs: The Issue

From prisoners rights to corporate cash in local elections and everything in between, The Issue takes an incisive look at current events and social justice in Colorado and the Roaring Fork Valley. Listeners are invited to call in and join the conversation at (970) 963 2976. Tune in at 4:30 the first Thursday of each month to hear the latest episode.

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The Issue December 6, 2012

Assessing homelessness in Western Colorado
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The Issue February 7, 2013

Burt Hubbard and Kevin Vaughan of I-News on their shocking new report detailing growing inequality between whites and minorities in Colorado.
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The Issue January 3, 2013

Dr. Theo Colborn on airborne chemicals near gas wells
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The Issue May 2, 2013

Last month a local mining company sued the Forest Service after rangers restricted winter access to a mine on Avalanche Creek to protect wildlife habitat. The company says the restriction is a violation of the 1872 Mining Law. On this episode of The Issue Alan Septoff of Earthworks and Roger Flynn of the Western Mining Action Project talk about the 1872 Mining Law, which they say is outdated and harmful to the environment.
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The Issue November 1, 2012

Pamela Smith, president of the Verified Voting Foundation, talks about potential problems with electronic voting machines in Colorado and around the country.
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The Issue October 4, 2012

Ken Gordon on corporate cash in Colorado's elections
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The Issue September 06, 2012

World renowned journalist, author, and host of Alternative Radio David Barsamian on the economy, the Occupy movement, and more.
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