Who's Gonna Govern?

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Get to know the eight candidates who want to be Colorado's next governor. Before you vote in the historic open primaries, find out what they think are the biggest issues facing the state.

Colorado Public Radio

  • Oct 15, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 12 EPISODES


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Walker Stapleton On What He Would Do As Governor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 26:42


In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Walker Stapleton, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, talks about sports gambling taxes as a way to fix our transportation troubles, education taxes, tariffs and whether or not he’s the candidate would do for Colorado what President Donald Trump is doing for the country.

Jared Polis On What He Would Do As Governor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 25:49


In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Jared Polis, the Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, talks about Amazon’s HQ2, growth,  transportation, education taxes, health care costs, and his resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Primary Winners: Jared Polis, Democrat And Walker Stapleton, Republican

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 16:31


Episode 10: The Colorado Primary is over and voters have spoken. Host Ryan Warner speaks to the major party winners before the campaign kicks off in earnest. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Bonus Episode: Congressional District Candidates

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 15:21


Episode 9: In this bonus episode, we take you to three of Colorado’s congressional districts, each with its own heated primary battle. Hear from candidates vying to represent Denver, Colorado Springs and Aurora  or Colorado’s 1st, 5th and 6th Congressional Districts. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Jared Polis, Democrat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 23:31


Episode 8: The online retail entrepreneur turned politician is campaigning on free early childhood education, state-led healthcare and increased gun control. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Walker Stapleton, Republican

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 23:07


Episode 7: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came to Colorado 15 years ago. He worked with high-tech startups and led a real-estate investment company before public office. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Greg Lopez, Republican

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 22:51


Episode 6: Once Colorado’s youngest mayor and a Democrat, Greg Lopez is now a Republican running for governor. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Donna Lynne, Democrat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 22:46


Episode 5: Democrat Donna Lynne is the lieutenant governor. She came to Colorado from New York City 13 years ago to run Kaiser’s health care operation. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Doug Robinson, Republican

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 20:27


Episode 4: Republican Doug Robinson is a retired investment banker and founder of the nonprofit, KidsTek, which makes sure high-needs students have access to technology. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Cary Kennedy, Democrat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 23:09


Episode 3: Democrat Cary Kennedy served as Colorado State Treasurer from 2007-2011 and then as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor under Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Victor Mitchell, Republican

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 20:59


Episode 2: Republican Victor Mitchell has run six different companies, accruing enough wealth to self-fund his campaign to be the next governor of Colorado. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Candidate Mike Johnston, Democrat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 19:47


Episode 1: Democrat Mike Johnston served in the Colorado Senate from 2009-2017, where public education was a big part of his focus. Our theme music is “Driven To Success” by Scott Holmes, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

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