On this episode of Immigrant Stories, join us as Dr. James Walsh, professor of American History at the University of Colorado, compares and contrasts the treatment of the Irish immigrants of the 1840s to the treatment of latino immigrants today. Tune into Immigrant Stories on KDNK.org, on the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:00 pm.

Local musicians Mac Benning, William Brown and Paul Holsinger play in the KDNK studio ahead of their gig at Steve's Guitars; Aly Sanguily and friends talk about the Pink to Black Concert series returning to the Thunder River Theater with the Magic Beans headlining; Local crafter Mark Burroughs talks about the opening of "Deck the Walls" at Carbondale's Launchpad; Joel Ludford of Handmade Moments talks about the bands upcoming dates in Colorado including the Belly Up Aspen.

This month, we spoke to LGBTQ plus members of our community about their coming out stories - the moments when they took the leap and stepped into their authentic selves. From stories of personal moments, to parent reactions, to societal challenges, each storyteller's journey is unique…just like all of us. Tune into Voices Radio Hour on KDNK.org the second Friday of each month from 6-7pm.

On this episode of Everything Under The Sun, Sopris Sun contributing editor James Steindler interviews Aspen Community Theatre about its production of "Rumors" by Neil Simon, opening tonight at the Wheeler Opera House and running through the weekend. The show travels to the Ute Theatre in Rifle for another run next weekend, November 21-23, expanding access to the Colorado River Valley. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts in Jackson, Wyoming, to address the growing epidemic of male loneliness, and a report on an attempt to remove the 10-mile buffer that protects the land around Chaco Culture National Historical Park from future oil and gas drilling. We also hear about the Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers, and a program in western Colorado working to diversify the next generation of farmers. We finish the show with a sound-rich portrait of cottonwood trees and a story about how scientists are studying trees along the Crystal River to help strengthen protections for the river. Tune into the Regional Roundup on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4:30 pm.

Welcome to Municipal Matters on KDNK, your public affairs show to get in the know about what’s going on in your town, county, and across the state. Today we have an episode of Purplish from CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance on election results and the 2026 midterms which will decide control of Congress and the next leader of our state.

This month Gwen speaks with Kyle Jason Lietzke (LIGHT-ski), a coach, men’s group facilitator, and founder of The Fulfillment Code. Here more about how men are taking on their personal healing, and finding more fulfillment in the balance of their masculine and feminine energy. Listen to The Inner Game on KDNK.org, the first Tuesday of each month at 4pm.

Kirk Siegler is NPR's go-to guy when stories of the West rise to national attention. He got his start in public radio in Colorado, as a reporter for two years in the Roaring Fork Valley at Aspen Public Radio, and 7 years reporting from Colorado stations including KUNC.Kirk Siegler talked to KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh about life as a roving reporter for NPR covering the vast Western landscape and the stories behind the stories you hear on NPR.

On this episode of For Land’s Sake host Bill Kight will talk with Dale Will of Pitkin County Open Space and Trails about preserving special places. Tune into For Land's Sake on KDNK.org every second Monday at 4:30pm.

On this episode of Cosmic Chatter, join hosts Sus and Jurie to see what will be happening in the cosmos during November and December. Tune into Cosmic Chatter on KDNK.org the 5th Wednesday of each month at 4:30pm.