Between the Gaza protests at the Auraria campus and the increasingly acrimonious debate over homelessness, Mayor Mike Johnston has a... more

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re breaking down the biggest stories of the week. First, student protesters have been living in tents... more

It’s that time of year to start digging around in the dirt and laying the foundation for a bountiful summer... more

Construction is set to begin this summer on one of the biggest transportation infrastructure projects Denver has ever seen: BRT,... more

Conservatives have been ramping up their attacks on trans people across the country, including right here in Colorado. But local... more

After years of rumors and speculation, Governor Jared Polis and some of the leading Democrats in the statehouse put forth... more

It’s Tuesday, and host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are rounding up the biggest stories in Denver this week.... more

Denver’s never really been a big bagel town… until now! In the past year, several hot new bagel shops have... more

It’s Friday, and we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the week. First, Meow Wolf announced 165 layoffs this... more

Clouds of pot smoke will undoubtedly be billowing above the annual 420 festival in Civic Center Park this Saturday, but... more

It’s time to pump up those tires, grease up those chains, and hop on a bike! Whether you’ve got a... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re rounding up the stories that matter in Denver this week. First, the Colorado House of Representatives... more

Is the stereotype that Coloradans love Subarus actually true? Based on the commercials alone, it seems like subies are the... more

It’s Friday and we’re looking back at a big week in Denver. First, the wind! Xcel Energy preemptively shut off... more

Colorado recorded a record-high number of gun deaths in 2021, according to the Colorado Sun. While gun violence has waned... more

Is Denver still a growing city? According to the data, no — but it’s a little more complicated than that.... more

Over the weekend, Colorado Sun politics reporter Sandra Fish was asked to leave the Colorado GOP’s big assembly in Pueblo... more

In 1965, a massive flood devastated the Mile High City. Auraria was hit particularly hard and plans were put in... more

It’s Friday and we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the week. First, while Denver’s auditor’s office has been... more

After 9News anchor Kyle Clark discussed the increasingly popular (and controversial) instagram @DoBetterDNVR with us last Friday, the anonymous posters... more

What lengths will Governor Jared Polis go to to get his Front Range Passenger Rail? He and some senior Democrats... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about the biggest stories shaping Denver today. First up, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert got a big... more

Happy April, Denver! As we inch closer to real spring and out of the grasp of false spring, we can... more

It’s Friday and we’re looking back on the biggest stories of the week. 9News anchor Kyle Clark joins host Bree... more

Socializing is a hot commodity in the Mile High, and there are plenty of bars, parks, and adult-oriented entertainment spaces... more

A few years back, The New York Times spent some time in Denver and came back with a visitor’s guide... more

Alma Fonda Fina is one of the buzziest new restaurants in town — but a lawsuit over the potential theft... more

There are two very distinctive, very green buildings being built in Denver right now — maybe you’ve seen them? One... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the biggest stories in Denver this week. First up, the hotly contested debate... more

Denver’s fashion sense is, well, questionable. So it’s no wonder GQ once named Governor Jared Polis as the “worst-dressed congressman... more

Over the past few years, ramen shops have proliferated across Colorado, as more and more Denverites hop on the broth-y,... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about the biggest stories of the week. First up, downtown is going through a rough... more

Driving around downtown Denver, you’d be forgiven for getting frustrated about parking. But is the solution to our parking woes... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the biggest stories of the week. First, Rep. Ken Buck announced this week that... more

If Sen. Michael Bennet had his way, TikTok would already be banned. But after more than a year of intense... more

When Denver’s most historic jazz club was sold in 2021, developer Kenneth Monfort said he didn’t want to “erase El... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re looking at the biggest stories of the week. First, it’s been five years and the Avalanche... more

What’s the best bar in Denver? Is it the bar with the highest average rating on Yelp? Is it the... more

Even with record low voter turnout, President Biden and former President Trump easily cruised to victory in Colorado’s presidential primaries... more

Chef Michael Diaz de Leon had a great 2023. For his work at the buzzy Mexican-inspired fine-downtown dining spot BRUTØ,... more

Last month, boxes of cremated remains were found in the home of a funeral director, along with a decomposing body... more

Colorado’s presidential primaries are today, and we already know who’s going to win. But local Palestinian solidarity groups have launched... more

It’s March, Denver’s snowiest month of the year — but that won’t stop any true Denverite from getting out and... more

It’s Friday, and we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the week. First up, Mayor Mike Johnston has a... more

The bad news just keeps rolling in for downtown Denver — more restaurants have closed, office buildings are hitting their... more

Bright yellow billboards have popped up around Denver proclaiming that something called the Epoch Times is the “#1 Trusted News.”... more

Two weeks after announcing budget cuts for Parks & Rec and the DMV, Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday laid out... more

There are only five strip clubs left in Denver today, and one of them was just forced to shut down... more

It’s Friday and we’re rounding up the biggest stories of the week. First, if social media is making kids depressed,... more

Ask any Denverite about the stinkiest spot in the city, and for more than 90 years the answer has been... more

Back in 2022, voters decided that Denver definitely deserves sidewalks. But not everyone was happy with the new taxes to... more

For the past year, Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser has been investigating the proposed merger of two of Denver’s biggest... more

It’s Friday, and we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the week. First, why is the City of Denver... more

Pizza makers, aka pizzaiolos, are notoriously particular about their ovens. Is it coal-fired? Or wood? How hot does it get?... more

What does it take to be a true Denverite? There’s gotta be a turning point sometime after you first see... more

Denverites are reeling from Mayor Johnston’s Friday announcement of budget cuts to free up money to provide more support for... more

After a deal on immigration reform died in Congress last week, Mayor Mike Johnston made a decision he didn’t want... more

It’s Friday, and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, Suncor Energy is getting hit... more

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Have you planned something extra thoughtful for your sweetie?Did you remember to make a reservation? Fear... more

Spurred by new guidelines issued last month by the Biden Administration, curators at the vaunted American Museum of Natural History... more

Late last week, Mayor Mike Johnston responded to City Council’s ban on sweeps of homeless encampments during freezing temperatures with... more

Did you know Denver used to have a streetcar? That simple, nostalgia-fueled question has lured many transit nerds and urban... more

Do you have that one spot in the city where your phone calls always get dropped? Or that place in... more

It’s the month of love! It’s also “false spring,” aka temps in the 20s and 60s. So, what is a... more

What makes a particular intersection worse than another? Or more dangerous? Or just plain rage-inducing? From the urban streets we... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the stories that matter in Denver this week. First, Secretary of State Jena... more

One of Denver’s richest men just won another major ruling in a years-long legal battle with his own nieces over... more

It’s Friday, and we’re talking about all the stories that mattered this week. District 7 city councilmember Flor Alvidrez is... more

Dry January is coming to a close, but what if you want to keep the booze-free party going? Beyond Denver’s... more

With busloads of migrants still arriving in Denver nearly every day, Mayor Mike Johnston just returned from a second trip... more

State transportation officials for years have been using humor to spice up their safety messaging (e.g., “camp in the mountains,... more

It seems like Mayor Mike Johnston has tried everything to make Denver a welcoming place for the nearly 40,000 South... more

A Lakewood woman is suing her apartment’s management company for “junk fees” after it allegedly added hidden charges to her... more

Everyone knows the reasons why you might want to eat less meat — it’s good for the Earth, it’s good... more

¡Viva! Streets brought more than 40,000 Denverites out to enjoy car-free streets in 2023. But the pedestrian-centered effort to revitalize... more

The Colorado state legislature returned to work last week, with Democrats still in control of both the House of Representatives,... more

Sponsored by Tecovas, Western Week reaches a thrilling finale! The Downtown Denver Partnership and Mayor Mike Johnston rolled out a new... more

Sponsored by Tecovas, Western Week continues! And we are digging into one of Denver’s most unusual claims to culinary fame —... more

Sponsored by Tecovas, Western Week continues! And we are going into the belly of the beast, the Stock Show itself. Join... more

Welcome back to Western Week, our weeklong celebration and investigation into Denver’s Western roots, brought to you by Tecovas!  Host Bree... more

Welcome back to Western Week!  Sponsored by Tecovas, our celebration of Denver’s Western roots continues today with a game about the... more

Sponsored by Tecovas, Western Week continues!  As the longhorns paraded down 17th Street yesterday to kick off the National Western Stock... more

Presented by Tecovas, Western Week continues!  The National Western Stock Show kicks off this weekend, serving up 16 days of fun... more

Welcome to Western Week, sponsored by Tecovas! The National Western Stock Show is set to open this weekend in Denver, as... more

It’s 2024! Maybe you’ve joined a gym or made some new year’s resolutions. But what are you doing for fun?... more

Could you guess a Denver institution based only on how its haters described it in a 1-star review? Play along... more

CPR climate reporter and EV owner Sam Brasch says there is “no better state in the country to buy an... more

Mike Johnston made a lot of big promises when he was on the campaign trail earlier this year — like... more

It’s been exactly one year since the Denver Post published a blockbuster three-part investigation uncovering an international criminal conspiracy involving... more

The Colorado Supreme Court made international headlines this week when it ruled that former president Donald Trump will not be... more

Twenty-one years after Northsider Jose Ramirez ventured into Centennial to open the first Los Dos Potrillos in 2002, his sons... more

After Rep. Lauren Boebert’s “Beetlejuice” moment back in September, Liberals across the country gleefully jeered and cheered as she tried... more

Mayor Mike Johnston has less than two weeks left to bring almost 500 people off the street into housing if... more

Denver is on track to see more people evicted from their homes this year than any time since 2008. But... more

A new poll shows that Coloradans are “slightly” optimistic about the direction of the state. But a closer look at... more

The beverage of the moment here in Denver — like the rest of the country — comes from an unlikely... more

Cold weather is a fact of life up here in Mile High. But current city policy says that Denver’s emergency... more

Since Central and South American migrants started arriving in Denver almost exactly one year ago, more than 30,000 people have... more

The numbers are in and it’s official, Denver is not the car theft capital of the country. Car thefts are... more

Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is a popular Denver holiday tradition, but ticket prices have barely increased in the... more

The hottest trend in Denver dining right now is the holiday pop-up. These timely takeovers have been popping up everywhere... more

The holidays are in full swing, but December is just getting started! From holiday markets in picturesque mountain towns to... more

Over the summer a show at Red Rocks was hit by a hailstorm that injured several people and left hundreds... more

Tim Hernández came on our show for the first time two years ago as a 24-year-old teacher who was not... more

Ever since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict have been on the rise... more

Last year, Colorado voters decided that grocery stores could sell wine along with beer, which had many independent liquor store... more

With construction on the 16th St. Mall now set to last through 2025 and many office workers happier working at... more

Mayor Mike Johnston’s effort to house 1,000 people by the end of the year is not looking great, with more... more

It seems like everyone has an opinion on where to find the best green chile in town. So why do... more

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re celebrating the short week with a round-up of all the local stories that matter. First, it’s been... more

Black Friday and the holiday shopping season are right around the corner, but while the big chain stores are rolling... more

Many cities have a museum solely dedicated to telling their own story, and many of those museums are a source... more

Gas prices are trending down nationwide, but they are perhaps nowhere lower than the exit off I-25 into Greenwood Village.... more

Hungry for lunch but don’t want to go out? One local restaurant owner hopes you don’t reach for that meal-delivery... more

After a water main break, the rise of streaming, and a global pandemic put the Esquire Theatre on the brink,... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First, local officials are officially hyped... more

The State of Colorado has a lot of big, lofty goals to help stave off climate change. But according to... more

It wasn’t the biggest election of our lifetimes. It wasn’t even the biggest election in Denver this year! But this... more

A few years ago Tom Messina made a deal to sell off his iconic East Colfax building — then known... more

Voter turnout was unsurprisingly low for yesterday’s off-year election, but we still have plenty of results to dissect from all... more

It might not feel like it, but today is election day. So host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are... more

Between the ongoing I-70 traffic conundrum, housing affordability issues in basically every ski town, pricey passes to overcrowded lift lines,... more

Epic weed drama erupted this week, with the outing of a “rat in the community” who allegedly made dozens of... more

It’s Thursday, and we are so ready for the weekend. So as usual, newsletter editor and our resident foodie Peyton... more

Welcome to November, the month of 5 p.m. sunsets, extended family visits, early holiday shopping, and colder temps. Newsletter editor... more

Election day is just a week away and while it’s an off-year, there are plenty of important races and issues... more

With Halloween coming up tomorrow, we’re thinking about everything that goes bump in the night. But the importance of Denver’s... more

Our friends at Metropolitan State University of Denver (aka MSU or just plain “Metro”) recently hosted our very own Bree... more

Four years after the killing of Elijah McClain, Aurora police are finally on trial. But what about the systemic injustices... more

We’re talking noodles, dumplings, and cocktails unapologetically seasoned with MSG as host Bree Davies chats with newsletter editor Peyton Garcia... more

Can you believe it’s already been 100 days since our new mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated? He hasn’t even had... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the stories that matter this week. First up, Governor Jared Polis made a... more

The City of Denver’s official budget for 2024 determines how the powers that be will spend a whopping $1.74 billion... more

Tattered Cover filed for bankruptcy this week after a rough few years for the beloved Denver institution. Three of the... more

The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. So we’re digging into the biggest food story of the... more

Earlier this month, History Colorado released a major report documenting the history of Indigenous “boarding schools” across our state, including... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. Four years after Elijah McClain was... more

This morning on the podcast, we did our best to understand the most confusing and most impactful question on Colorado... more

The Wall Street Journal called it a “back-door tax hike.” Colorado conservatives are calling it a TABOR killer. Even Democrats... more

The Triangle Bar closed “indefinitely” last Sunday, owner Scott Coors blamed homeless encampments, and the press ran with an easy... more

It’s Thursday, and we’re here to get you ready for a great Denver weekend! Newsletter editor and resident foodie Peyton... more

Three thousand Kaiser Permanente employees went on strike across Colorado last week and, although their bosses didn’t cave, all those... more

We had so much fun last month with our game show based on 1-star reviews of Denver icons, we decided... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, this week’s influx of Central... more

Are food halls officially over? Axios Denver reports that food halls across the Denver metro are closing or being sold.... more

It’s been more than a month since RTD’s Zero Fare For Better Air promotion beckoned riders to just get on... more

Mayor Mike Johnston says he plans to house 1,000 people before the end of 2023, and so far he’s got... more

‘Tis the spooky season! October is upon us and there are so many cool things to do, see, and imbibe... more

It’s no secret — Colorado’s air quality is suffering, and last Friday regulators approved yet another new plan to address... more

As we wrap up a week of fall getaways, we wanted to leave you with an enticing list of delicious... more

What’s the most haunted place in all of Colorado? A lot of folks would tell you it’s the Stanley Hotel... more

Pickleball fever has swept the country, and after three years of explosive growth it looks like it’s not going anywhere... more

All this week, we’re celebrating the gorgeous season that is fall in Colorado. Today, we’re focusing on perfect weekend getaways... more

More than ten thousand people with big dreams arrived in the Mile High City for this year’s Denver Startup Week,... more

This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of what our guest calls “Comedy Christmas” — aka, the High Plains Comedy Festival.... more

At the height of the racial justice protests of 2020, Denverites — like the rest of the country — reckoned... more

It’s Tuesday, so host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter. First,... more

With the opening of Yuan Wonton’s new shared brick-and-mortar restaurant in Park Hill, the food trend of the fall is... more

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert had a big night out at the theater in Denver this past weekend, complete with vaping,... more

After months of anticipation and rumors, the Michelin Guide bestowed five local restaurants a Michelin star at an exclusive ceremony... more

The humble user review — taken alone, is just one person’s opinion. But put a bunch together, and that aggregated... more

It’s easy to walk down the streets of Denver and see the major issues facing our city — housing, homelessness,... more

It’s easy to forget, but Denver is still a young city, constantly searching for an identity. So it’s confounding why... more

Mayor Mike Johnston is tackling Denver’s homelessness crisis head on, but the city might not be able to wait for... more

When a brand new Denver restaurant landed on Bon Appétit’s most anticipated openings list, we were sooooo curious — what’s... more

For more than 100 years, the brick power plant at Zuni Street and West 14th Avenue generated electricity for Denver... more

Denver’s a cool place, full of cool things to do each and every month — and September is no exception.... more

When State Senator Julie Gonzales wrote the Towing Bill of Rights last year, she had no idea that she’d have... more

The Michelin Guide is giving some mystery, top tier restaurants highly coveted stars at their invite-only event on Sept. 12,... more

They don’t make stuff like they used to…turns out that’s true for Denver’s buildings as well. Art Writer and Architecture... more

Host Bree Davies and state politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval are breaking down all the local stories that... more

Denver’s park system is something to behold — we have more than 250 dedicated green spaces in the city proper... more

When the University of Colorado hired NFL Hall of Fame superstar Deion “Prime Time” Sanders to be their next head... more

Guy Fieri’s people have returned to two Colorado restaurants made famous by “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” — which has us... more

Well, it’s happening again. Complaints about traffic have driven the powers that be to make the same old proposal: What... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First, the Latino Cultural Arts Center... more

A few years ago, the New York Times spent a weekend in Denver as part of its “36 Hours” series,... more

Unions are all the rage this summer. It’s looking like the busiest summer of labor action since 2000, with 323,000... more

We’re hitting that late-summer stride in Colorado as temps rise into the upper 90s, and being without air conditioning feels... more

Denver looks different through everyone’s eyes. So, how do you capture the Mile High City in a way that showcases... more

Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter this week — starting... more

Downtown Denver has a lot of big, beautiful office buildings that are… empty. Simultaneously, the city is facing an ongoing... more

What a week it was in Denver! First, DPS is in the midst of a crisis, this time involving a... more

That Mile High sun is a-blazing, and that can only mean one thing. It’s patio season here in Denver. So... more

The Colorado Republican Party sued the state last week in an effort to stop unaffiliated voters — who make up... more

Prior to the first sweep of a homeless encampment on his watch, Mayor Mike Johnston made a visit to meet... more

Is there still a place for strip clubs in Denver’s vast world of entertainment, arts, and “immersive” experiences? Can our... more

It’s wedding season in Colorado, and that means… your $2-million Aspen wedding could be ruined by a crappy sound system... more

We love talking about cool events and things to do around Denver. But there are so many to choose from!... more

It’s summertime and we’re thinking about what else — hot dogs. Does the Mile High actually have a hot dog... more

Are drivers more aggressive in Denver than they used to be? Has it become the norm to speed on neighborhood... more

When it comes to climate change, Governor Jared Polis and the Democrats in control of the statehouse are betting big... more

We’re less than a month into Mike Johnston’s first term as mayor, and things are already off to a bumpy... more

Content warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence. Earlier this week on our episode about self care, we recommended a... more

Who makes the best ice cream in town? Is it the parlor with the best vibes? Or does it all... more

Our friends at City Cast Salt Lake picked this fight, and we’re finally hashing it out. Can Salt Lake City... more

Neighbors in Congress Park and Country Club say that new infrastructure meant to keep cyclists safe is making their neighborhoods... more

Today is International Self-Care Day, and what more prompting do any of us need than to spend some time with... more

It was a raucous night on Colfax last night -- as usual -- and the renovated garage behind Bruz Off... more

Next time you find yourself in LoDo or wandering around near Union Station, look down. Just below the streets of... more

Robert Speer. Michael Hancock. Benjamin Stapleton. Federico Peña. Wellington Webb. Each mayor of Denver leaves their mark on the city... more

Mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated yesterday, with an inspiring speech and… a killer music festival? It’s Tuesday, so host Bree... more

Do you remember your first time on Colfax Avenue? It was probably equal parts exhilarating, interesting, confusing, and entertaining, as... more

With our first new mayor in 12 years set to be inaugurated on Monday, we’re running out of time to... more

Is there anything worse than a bad hike? Maybe you ran out of water. Maybe you didn’t pack the micro-spikes.... more

Mike Johnston will be sworn in as Denver’s 46th mayor on Monday, and he’s already making moves. He hired a... more

¡Viva! Streets! took over Broadway once again, literally intersecting with the Lowrider Show and Shine event outside the Denver Art... more

To the chagrin of many summer lovers, Denver’s public pools are once again operating with limited hours, due to —... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the news that mattered this short, holiday week. From our expansive craft brew... more