Best Align Public Strategies Podcasts (2025)

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Trump: Israel & Hamas Signed Off On “First Phase” Of Gaza Deal 47:04

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Tonight, President Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, at least what he calls the "first phase" of one. The President says it will bring about a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of the hostages held by Hamas. Plus, an arrest in connection with the Palisades Fire that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed 12 peo…

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Oct. 8, 2025: Rep. Jeff Hurd on shutdown, militarizing U.S. cities; New Denver City Librarian on book bans 49:26

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In Rep. Jeff Hurd's district, which includes Grand Junction and Pueblo, the cost of some health insurance plans is about to be astronomical. But Hurd says the issue shouldn't be used as leverage in the shutdown. We also ask about militarizing U.S. cities and the Epstein files. Then, Denver's new city librarian on the evolution of libraries, from di…

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Episode 35: Purpose That Works - Signal and Substance 28:24

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How Slack Builds Products People Love to Use, with Chief Product Officer Rob Seaman 35:48

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AG Bondi Deflects Dems' Questions On Comey Indictment 45:05

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Oct. 7, 2025: Grammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae on growing up in Denver and growing in faith 47:51

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Trump Calls Chicago "Like A War Zone" 45:19

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Oct. 6, 2025: Investigating ICE assault claims; SCOTUS considers Colorado's conversion therapy ban 49:10

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Mastering AI for Business Growth: Strategy, Compliance, and Innovation with Sumeet Vermani 33:31

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Are you prepared to tackle the challenges of AI governance and leverage its potential for innovation in digital marketing? In this episode we sit down with Sumeet Vermani, Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of SKV Consulting, to unlock the secrets of implementing AI in business. We explore the vital need for aligning AI strategies with broader busin…

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Quiet Concerns Emerge In Trump's Orbit Over Shutdown 45:26

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With the shutdown heading into next week, and the President posting bizarre meme videos, new reporting on concerns within the President's orbit about how it's all going politically. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs pleads for mercy at his sentencing. Details from CNN's Kara Scannell who was in the courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…

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Oct. 3, 2025: Adams State president on funding cuts and welcoming first gen students; Fall gardening questions! 49:28

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It may come as no surprise that Adams State University in the San Luis Valley would be the first in Colorado to be designated a "Hispanic Serving Institution," given how deep the valley's Hispanic heritage runs. But the school is now losing the money that came with the title. Then, how the Trump administration's crackdown on student visa holders is…

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WH: Thousands Of Layoffs Could Begin To Be Announced Starting Tomorrow 45:22

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The President admits his budget chief's mission is cutting politically blue priorities, with announcements of program cuts and job cuts coming as soon as tomorrow. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson's surprising answer when Democratic congresswoman Madeleine Dean calls the president unwell, and unhinged. Rep. Dean speaks to John Berman. Learn more ab…

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October 2, 2025: Pediatricians push back against dismissal of science; 'Gathering Place' elevates Southern Colorado 49:25

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"Chaos and confusion." That's what the head of the American Academy of Pediatrics says families are up against as the federal government rethinks established science for everything from vaccines to autism. Dr. Susan Kressly was recently in Colorado for the AAP's annual conference. Then, an effort to get girls interested in construction jobs. Plus, …

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Transforming Lives Through Collective Wisdom with Jay Fairbrother 31:23

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In this episode of the Collaborators Unite podcast, host Chuck Anderson speaks with Jay Fairbrother, the Mastermind Guy, about the transformative power of masterminds for coaches, speakers, and thought leaders. They discuss the importance of creating psychological safety within mastermind groups, the differences between masterminds and group coachi…

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33 | When Strategy Finally Sees You (Not Just Your Business, But Your Heart): Client Insights from Strategic Mapping 25:43

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What if your strategic plan didn’t just give you another to-do list but actually saw you—your mission, your capacity, your heart—and created a roadmap that truly fits your life and leadership? In this episode, we explore how strategic planning can move from cookie-cutter formulas to a deeply personalized process that helps you breathe, find clarity…

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Shutdown Day 1: GOP & Dems Blame Each Other 45:15

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Shutdown hardball, neither side budging on what divides them. The White House raising the stakes with blue state spending cuts and federal layoffs now billed as imminent. Plus, new reporting on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new plan to strap top officials to lie detectors to crack down on leaks. We'll have the details, now that they've leaked. L…

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October 1, 2025: The impact of federal troops deploying in US cities; Colorado reacts to government shutdown 49:11

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Expanded, domestic use of the military – and talk of civil war – deserve scrutiny… no matter who's president. As President Trump talks about fighting a war against "the enemy within," we speak with a political scientist about the implications. Then, in Day 1 of the government shutdown, we speak with our Washington reporter Caitlyn Kim. Also, colleg…

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After Senate Vote Fails, Midnight Shutdown Appears Inevitable 45:20

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A government shutdown is now all but certain and the President says a lot of good can come of it. Plus, what President Trump said to the country's top military commanders about (among other things) their role in what he called "a war from within." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sept. 30, 2025: How a federal gov't shutdown could impact Colorado; 'Wild Horse Inmate Program' ends 49:27

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The federal government could shut down tonight if Congress doesn't find common ground. CPR's Washington, D.C. correspondent Caitlyn Kim explains the impasse and potential impact on Colorado. Then, a program that creates a bond between inmates and wild mustangs comes to an end; StoryCorps shares the experience of two men whose lives were changed by …

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Government Shutdown Could Begin 12:01 AM Wednesday 45:21

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With just hours until the government shuts down, the ones who could stop it, didn't. Instead, they're starting to point fingers. Tonight, John Berman speaks to House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, all missing individuals have been accounted for, police said Monday, a day after a gunman drove a truck into a Michigan Latter-day Saints chapel,…

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September 29, 2025: A.I. in the classroom; How wildfires spotlight life in prison 48:09

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Artificial Intelligence is permeating many aspects of our lives. Teachers are using it in the classroom, for subjects like history. But does it help, or hurt, learning? Then, how wildfires are raising questions about living conditions in Colorado prisons. Plus, understanding the changes that will soon impact student loans. And Colorado Wonders what…

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Mastering USA Market Entry Through Strategic Vision and Leadership with Jennifer Quigley-Jones 29:13

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How can a UK-based business successfully navigate the complexities of expanding into the competitive US market without losing its foothold at home? Today we’re welcoming back Jennifer Quigley-Jones, the Founder and CEO of Digital Voices, as she talks about boldly expanding her UK-based business into the vibrant US market. She shares her strategic d…

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Trump On Comey Indictment: "There Will Be Others" 45:26

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As new video of James Comey surfaces, and new details surrounding his indictment emerge, the President is asked, who's next? His answer and more with bestselling New York Times Trump biographer Maggie Haberman. Plus, tense moments in a New York City courthouse, caught on tape. An ICE officer seen shoving a mother into a wall and then pushing her to…

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September 26, 2025: Ukrainian bike shop owners shift gears on mobility; Solar strategy with 'Here Comes the Sun' 49:28

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A couple who fled the war in Ukraine and found a home in Boulder is hoping their adaptive efforts with the bike shop they own will help them continue building a life for their family in Colorado. Then, the return of "Sun Day" amid a call for increased solar energy efforts with author Bill McKibben. Also, Colorado's mission to collect stardust. Plus…

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Rebuilding Trust: What to Do After a Reputation Crisis 23:07

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Blu Thread Conversations Ep.16 When workplace trust is broken, the stakes are high — for leaders, employees, and your organization’s reputation. In this episode of Blu Thread Conversations, Blu Ivy Group founders and global employer brand experts Leandra Harris and Stacy Parker share what leaders must do when their company faces a reputation crisis…

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted 45:52

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The former director of the FBI has been indicted by the Department of Justice, whose leader, Attorney General Pam Bondi, was just days ago publicly urged by the President to indict James Comey. Comey said in a defiant video response that his “heart is broken for the Department of Justice” and wants to see this go to trial. Learn more about your ad …

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Sept. 25, 2025: Adapt and Thrive: Pioneering sit-skier Bob Meserve to be inducted into Hall of Fame this weekend 49:09

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After a spinal cord injury from a skiing accident left him paralyzed, Bob Meserve of Fort Collins didn’t abandon the sport he’d fallen in love with as a young kid -- he instead chose to help transform it! The award-winning sit-skier turned adaptive sports industry leader, will be inducted into the Colorado Snowsport Museum Hall of Fame this weekend…

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How Women Can Thrive Without the Pushy Pitch with Beth Johnston 30:32

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In this episode of the Collaborators Unite podcast, host Chuck Anderson speaks with sales expert Beth Johnston about how entrepreneurs—especially women—can approach sales with confidence and authenticity. Beth shares her journey into sales and why she believes it’s less about being pushy and more about solving problems and serving others. They disc…

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32 | Tons of Ideas But No Time For Them? Why Projects Never Get Done (and what to do about it) 8:41

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Do you feel like you’re always stuck in the swirl of urgent tasks—emails, client work, admin—and your bigger, more strategic projects never get the time or focus they deserve? Maybe you keep waiting for “extra time” to appear in your week, but somehow, it never does. For so many leaders, the things that would actually create long-term growth and su…

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Trump Has Been Publicly Pressuring DOJ To Target Comey 45:15

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We are just learning that President Trump could be close to getting both his wish and his repeated command: the prosecution of former FBI director, and longtime target, James Comey. Plus, the deadly sniper shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas that killed a detainee and gravely wounded two others. The FBI director posts alleged evidence on social m…

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Sept. 24, 2025: Planting the seeds for food security; Climate change's impact on lightning, water, and snowmelt 48:50

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Seed vaults preserve genetic material for crops in case of natural or man-made disaster-- even warfare. The nation's largest repository is in Fort Collins. We speak with an architect of the concept, World Food Prize laureate Geoffrey Hawtin. Then, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo on the recent rain and studies that link climate change to li…

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Episode 34: The Vanity of Win Rates 10:39

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In this insightful episode of Some Goodness, host Richard Ellis challenges the conventional B2B sales metric of win rate, arguing that it can often be a vanity metric that hides inefficiencies. Instead, he introduces cycle yield (revenue generated per selling hour) as a more effective measure of sales productivity. Richard provides a detailed expla…

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The Value of Project Managers with Not the Worst PM’s Kelly Vega 38:36

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From TikTok skits to tech leadership, Kelly Vega shows why project managers are more than task trackers. As program director at VML and the creator of Not the Worst PM, Kelly has built a following by turning the chaos of project management into relatable, entertaining content. In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, she joins Jess Carter to shar…

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Trump: "What Is The Purpose Of The United Nations?" 45:26

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President Trump at the UN, the speech that seemed to stun the gathering of world leaders, and his remarks about Ukraine, which may or may not mean he's rethinking the war there. Plus, new fallout from President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's remarks on autism and Tylenol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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September 23, 2025: Vaccines and changing guidelines; Could how we drive be early indicator of dementia? 49:16

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The Trump administration continues to question long-standing science with unproven ties between vaccines, autism, and a popular painkiller. Meantime, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined new recommendations for vaccines. We'll sort it out with CPR's health reporter John Daley. Then, new research looks at if activities, like t…

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Disney: Kimmel's Show Returning Tuesday 45:59

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Jimmy Kimmel is going back on the air. What went into Disney's decision and what his show's revival means in the President's running battle with late-night mockery. Plus, President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. roll out new recommendations on Tylenol, vaccines, and autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

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Sept. 22, 2025: A Palmer 'Divide'; Climbing with 10th Mountain descendants in Italy 49:20

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In a small town between Denver and Colorado Springs, a lesson in civics and civility. What's going on in Palmer Lake is about more than a proposed Buc-ee's travel plaza. Purplish explores the debate. Then, CPR's Stina Sieg joins us from Italy where descendants from Colorado are retracing the steps of loved ones who fought with the 10th Mountain Div…

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Strategic Partnerships and Success in the Third Sector with Jenny Kitchen 25:58

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How can agencies build trust and articulate value to excel in complex third-sector negotiations? Jenny Kitchen, the CEO of Yoyo Design, is with us today to explore the transformative journey of a digital agency evolving into a leader in the third sector. She explains how Yoyo Design strategically partnered with technology like Umbraco and collabora…

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Trump On Negative News Coverage Of Him: "I Think That's Really Illegal" 45:19

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The President of the United States says since he won the election, media coverage of him is too critical, and he think it's "really illegal." Plus, with Charlie Kirk's funeral this weekend, we'll look at what's planned, and CNN's Van Jones joins us to talk about Kirk's personal outreach to him the day before he was assassinated. Learn more about yo…

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September 19, 2025: New CBI director works to rebuild trust amid DNA tech scandal, mortuary investigation 49:03

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He says he took over a “beleaguered” department. The new head of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is Armando Saldate. The CBI has had some highly public missteps; Saldate says he’s eager to get to work and to rectify mistakes. Then, moms reflect on their anxiety and how they cope after the school shooting in Evergreen. Later, Colorado Elvis Fes…

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FCC Chair On Kimmel Suspension: "I Don't Think This Is The Last Shoe To Drop" 46:41

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New reporting on why ABC pulled the plug on Jimmy Kimmel, as the President's top regulator says he doesn't think this is "the last shoe to drop." Plus, democracy activist and former chess world champion Gary Kasparov joins with a sobering warning on what he saw happen in Russia when Vladimir Putin began targeting dissenting voices in the media. Lea…

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Sept. 18, 2025: A family's hope after school shooting; 'One Book' inspires connection, photo exhibit 49:21

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Matthew Silverstone was critically injured in the shooting at Evergreen High School. His family wants the community to know who he is as he fights to recover; we share his uncle's message. Then, the Denver Public Library wants to get more people reading by sharing one book to encourage conversation. It's also inspired a photo exhibit. Plus, Sunday …

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Publicity is Essential for All Levels of Business with Jill Lublin 30:45

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In this episode of the Collaborators Unite podcast, host Chuck Anderson speaks with publicity expert Jill Lublin about the importance of visibility for big impact entrepreneurs. Jill shares her journey, emphasizing the significance of consistency in business and how publicity can elevate one's presence in the market. They discuss the evolving lands…

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31 | From Burnout to Congruence: 7 Shifts When You’re Feeling Fried and Frustrated 16:32

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Ever wondered why some people seem to carry peace and clarity even when life is full—and how you can find that for yourself? This episode dives into the simple yet powerful practices that help leaders shift from chaos and overwhelm into a rhythm of rest, trust, and sustainable impact. We explore the shift from hurry to peace and from striving to tr…

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ABC Pulls Kimmel's Show "Indefinitely" Over Kirk Remarks 50:02

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ABC is pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show from the air, a network spokesperson saying simply, "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely." The word came after at least one major affiliate group said it would not broadcast the show quote, "for the foreseeable future." The group saying it quote “strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel…

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Sept. 17, 2025: Ryan Warner marks 20 years at Colorado Matters 29:46

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Two decades ago, radio journalist Ryan Warner fled churning hurricanes in Florida for higher, drier ground in Colorado. Warner, Senior Host of Colorado Matters, reflected on his career and on the state of public media recently at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at DU. The moderator is journalism ethicist Bob Steele.…

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Kirk's Alleged Killer Makes First Virtual Court Appearance 46:45

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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer appears in court as prosecutors lay out new details about the evidence against him and decide to seek the death penalty. Plus, a champion for free expression dies. We'll remember actor, director and environmentalist Robert Redford, with Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the reporters he made larger-than-life in "All The…

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Sept. 16, 2025: Aging Matters, from housing to healthcare to ageism and respect 28:34

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When it comes to planning for Colorado's fastest growing population, people 65 and older, the state's Senior Specialist on Aging says it needs to be a group effort. "The government can't do all this work, nonprofits can't do all this work, we need the business community involved, we need healthcare involved, we need philanthropy involved," said Kri…

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FBI Director: DNA From Suspect Matches Two Items Tied To Shooting 45:38

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New evidence in the murder of Charlie Kirk, and new reporting that his alleged killer may have confessed online. Plus, Anderson's conversation with a very brave 13-year-old , who was badly wounded in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, but still managed to save another student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Sept. 15, 2025: Violence and teen brains; Gov. Jared Polis on endorsements and what's next 28:42

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School shootings reverberate beyond any single classroom or campus or community. We've invited back a family therapist to discuss the violence we've seen here and elsewhere lately. Then, do Democrats take Colorado for granted? It's a question we have for Gov. Jared Polis in the final installment of our special from Grand Junction. Plus, what it tak…