Public Affairs Shows

This week on the Regional Roundup, we'll hear about a new workforce housing initiative in Western Colorado, look ahead to next month’s Winter Olympics in Italy with a renowned local ski racing coach, and we'll hear about critical minerals and the possibility of mining them in the United States. Tune into the Regional Roundup on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4:30 pm.

Delia Malone is an ecologist who works with Roaring Fork Audubon and Colorado Wild. She and Marilyn discuss Colorado Parks and Wildlife's plan for better coexistence with beavers, high rates of mortality among reintroduced gray wolves, and whether the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could take control of the wolf project from CPW.

On this episode of the Tactile Traveler, join host Nick Isenberg exploring the relationship between not following up with simple eye care, like getting reading glasses and dementia, tear gas and contact lenses, how a community college could change your future, and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association has changed its name to American Indigenous Tourism Association. Listen to the Tactile Traveler on KDNK.org on the first Tuesday of each month, at 4:30pm.

On today's episode of Geekspeak Matt and Louie talk about new releases of Linux, chat with Donna about new MacBooks, and touch on the new Lego smartbrick. Listen to Geekspeak on KDNK.org on the first and third Monday of the month at 4:30pm.

In this living world conversation, Evan Pritchard explains how music is a key for him to unlocking the universe. Listen to Shifting Gears on KDNK.org on the first Monday of each month at 4pm.

Express Yourself celebrates the new year with Alya Howe and guests talking about the upcoming salon at the Launchpad on January 3rd and McMission Presents stops by with Heady Hooligan to preview their big night at the Black Nugget on January 3rd. Listen to Express Yourself on KDNK.org every Friday at 4pm.

This week on the Regional Roundup, we'll hear about a new anthology that showcases the work of Colorado's poets laureate, we hear from Bill Briggs, the father of extreme skiing, and we'll hear about Lupita McClanahan, a Diné elder who’s traveling across the Mountain West on a speaking tour, sharing stories and teachings from her home in Canyon de Chelly.Tune into the Regional Roundup on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4:30 pm.

On this week's episode of Everything Under The Sun, the Sopris Sun editorial team reflects on its 2025 "Year in Review," on stands now, and helps ring in the New Year on KDNK. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This special 2.5 hour-long show celebrates and reminisces on 25 years of youth radio on KDNK. AZYEP staff Brendan Girardot, Beth Wysong, Parker Wilson, Adele Craft, and Paige Gibbons share why they love AZYEP, the impact of broadcasting on youth, and their hopes for the next 25 years. They are joined by many special guests including former executive directors, alumni, and current DJs.

For author Michael Bourne, a stint writing for a daily newspaper in Aspen served as a sort of boot camp. His new book, “We Bring You an Hour of Darkness,” harkens back to his days at the Aspen Daily News. It’s a mystery inspired in part by a real-life 1998 arson at the Vail ski resort starring eco-terrorists, greedy developers and intrepid reporters. Marilyn Gleason talks to the author.

Celebrate the light on Express Yourself with musicians live in studio: Deborah Colley, Lisa Dancing Light, Olivia Pevec and Brian Colley along with poetry by Bridger. Listen to Express Yourself on KDNK.org every Friday at 4pm.

This week on the Regional Roundup, we’re checking in on how ski resorts across the region are making snow as winter gets off to a dry start. We also visit a village of tiny homes in Longmont, Colorado, where veterans are finding support, and a sense of community.Plus, we tag along with rock climbers in Moab, Utah, explore new reads with White River Books in Carbondale, and hear about Bookish Salt Lake City. We close out the show with a special poem marking the winter solstice. Tune into the Regional Roundup on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4:30 pm.