Podcasts about Colorado River

A new study in the journal Science finds that annual prescribed burning could substantially reduce smoke pollution during California's worst wildfire years. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED Eight people are dead after a military plane crashed on Monday shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert. An Imperial Valley data center developer has filed a lawsuit seeking access to water from the Colorado River. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS A migrant from Belize, who was leading a hunger strike at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, has been deported. Immigrant rights groups say it was an act of retaliation. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than just a place to refuel, Americas largest truck stop is a massive, self-contained highway metropolis that single-handedly powers the nations supply chain while serving as a cultural sanctuary for the drivers moving our world. In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of America. Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation's ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours.

THE POLITICS OF FIRE  Fires in Utah in full swing this week Tooele County, multiple fires, arson arrest SLC Capitol Hill Fire - State says started by homeless, City says they don't know Mike Lee ignites controversy after adding roadless rule repeal to a wildfire bill 13-year-old girl dies at Pineview after dead tree falls: Would Pineview Reservoir be safer if it were a state park? Not US Forest Service land   Pentagon Classification of Latter-day Saints   Election Day 11 days out - Drama between campaigns ramps up   PAC cash flowing into Congressional races   Trevor Lee Race - voters get video text describing fraud allegations   Senator Dan McCay sends out mailer with endorsement from Senator John Curtis - Curtis said he is neutral on the race    Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, warned states involved in Colorado River disputes could lose access to remaining federal conservation funding if they pursue litigation over water rights.   SLC Council picks new member with a coin flip    SLC, Salt Lake County sue DHS over planned Detention Center   House GOP Vice Chair Blake Moore will host the annual NRCC summer meeting in Utah this weekend

Governor Katie Hobbs joined Bruce & Gaydos for another edition of Talk to the Governor. They discussed the balanced budget, data centers, Colorado River water and more!

Show #2683 Show Notes: Silver at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=silver Annual Huddle: https://coachdavelive.com/event/pass-the-salt-annual-huddle Arizona faces 77% cut of Colorado River share: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/06/09/colorado-river-stalemate-arizona-water/ Ohio data center reform bill collapses amid fight over tax breaks: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/ohio-data-center-reform-bill-collapses-amid-fight-over-tax-breaks.html Hierarchy […]

On today's newscast: About 30 firefighters are working on the Paradise Creek Fire as of Wednesday morning; Colorado is expanding access to abortion medication on college campuses; and some of the Colorado River's top officials made a rare public speaking appearance last week but still seemed far apart on a deal to share water going forward. Tune in for these stories and more.

Today on AirTalk: L.A. mayoral election (0:30) PUSD turmoil (14:31) Broadway's historic movie palaces (27:22) Colorado River water use solutions (34:16) The World Cup (45:14) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

As Lake Powell shrinks, something remarkable is happening beneath the waterline. Eric Balken of the Glen Canyon Institute discusses the surprising ecological rebirth unfolding in Glen Canyon and what it could mean for the future of the Colorado River.

As drought and rising temperatures continue to reshape the West, Dr. Jack Schmidt of Utah State University and Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies examines the growing strain on the river system and the challenges facing communities, agriculture, and ecosystems that depend on it.

On today's newscast: 18-year-old dies on Grand Canyon trail, officials target 'mid- to late summer' for Colorado River plan, USFS proposes thinning dead trees from North Rim fires, and more.

On today's newscast: The historic Armory Hall served as Aspen City Hall for half a century, but crews will start to redevelop the space after it's fully vacated at the end of this month; Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have reduced how much retailers have to pay for credit-card swipe fees; and the federal government expects to have a short-term agreement for the Colorado River later this summer. Tune in for these stories and more.

The “Flamingo Revolution.” That story and more on H2O Radio's weekly news report. Headlines: Planned developments by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in protected wildlife areas in Albania have sparked massive protests. Could reservoirs on the Colorado River go dry? A new report says yes. A U.S. city has voted to ban data centers—permanently.

In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of America. Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation's ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it's never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream.

“He didn't just say it, he meant it, he felt it — and the combination of the power guy, the ruthless power guy, and the profound idealist was fascinating, and also hard for him.” — Evan Thomas on Bobby Kennedy Who was the greatest riddle in 20th century American political life? Judging from the ever-expanding library of Bobby biographies, Robert Francis Kennedy ranks very high on that list. Indeed, according to Evan Thomas, one of RFK's most acclaimed biographers, this third Kennedy son is, indeed, the most sphinx-like riddle in 20th century America. In his classic 2000 biography, Robert Kennedy: His Life, Thomas unravels the good and the bad Bobby. But, rather than presenting parallel narratives, his portrait treats the Machiavellian and the idealist as the same riddle. Raised by his father to exercise raw power, RFK discovered that mid-century America wasn't living up to its own ideals. The contradiction of the ruthless Kennedy machine politician and the profound idealist was what continues to make him so intriguing to Americans of every political stripe. Bobby concurred with Churchill's dictum that courage is the greatest virtue because, without it, you can't have the other virtues. So he lived a life of ridiculous physical and moral courage — taking insane risks that would terrify ordinary mortals. And, of course, his most insanely courageous act was his last — running for President in 1968 knowing that he was likely to be assassinated. Where have you gone, Bobby Kennedy? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you. Five Takeaways •       The Central Paradox: Power Guy and Idealist in the Same Man: Bobby Kennedy was raised by his father to be the henchman of the Kennedy machine — doing the dirty stuff in Boston politics to keep Jack floating free and grand. He was pretty ruthless about it. At the same time, in mid-century America, he discovered that the country was not living up to its own constitution, and he wanted to make things right, and genuinely felt it. The combination of the machine politician and the profound idealist was what made him so endlessly fascinating. It also made him hard for himself: a man permanently at war with his own nature. •       Courage: The Only Word That Mattered: No word was more important to Bobby Kennedy than courage. Churchill: it's the greatest virtue, because without it you can't have the others. Kennedy believed in physical courage, emotional courage, mental courage. He was a runty little kid at the wrong end of the dinner table — Jack and Joe and Kick at the golden end with the father, Bobby with the nuns and the mum. He got kicked out of prep school for cheating. He was not the athlete, not the golden one. Real courage comes from suffering. It took courage just to overcome being the loser. That was the source. •       Making Up for Missing the War: Physical and Moral Courage: Bobby missed World War Two, basically. He got in at the very end and ended up scraping the deck of a destroyer in the Caribbean, far from combat. His brother Jack is a war hero on steroids — PT boat cut in half by a Japanese destroyer, rescues his men, written about in The New Yorker and Reader's Digest. Joe volunteers for a secret dangerous mission to replicate Jack's glory and dies. Pretty high bar of courage. Bobby spends the rest of his life making up for it — swimming the Colorado River, climbing Mount Kennedy in the Yukon, jumping overboard off the coast of Maine to save Jack's jacket. Sometimes stunts. But increasingly, moral courage — which is the greater thing. •       The Mob, Joe Kennedy, and the Beehive: When Bobby starts poking around in the mob as a Senate aide, J. Edgar Hoover is only too happy to point out: keep going here, you know where it's going to end up. With Joe Kennedy. Bobby's investigation of Giancana and Frank Sinatra starts grazing against his own father. Thomas's reading: whether conscious or unconscious, there is an element of rebellion. Bobby, appointed henchman, doing the dirty stuff for pop, resenting it, starts poking the beehive that might expose him. It never fully landed. But it started. And Hoover used it to blackmail the Kennedys. •       The Ripple of Hope, and RFK Jr. as Tragedy: Bobby's trip to South Africa — apartheid everywhere, the freedom movement barely existing, everybody in prison. His speech: every time somebody does something brave or heroic, it causes a ripple, and that gives you hope. A young Margaret Marshall, later Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, was in the audience. He gave us hope where there was none. That is the ghost Andrew went looking for at Hickory Hill and didn't find. The contrast with RFK Jr. is, for Thomas, simply sad. Poignant. His own family has disavowed him. Caroline Kennedy made a broadcast accusing him of crimes. The idea of Robert Kennedy Jr. is tragic. About the Guest Evan Thomas is an American writer and historian. He was Washington bureau chief of Newsweek for ten years and a writer and editor there for thirty-three years. He is the author of ten books, including Robert Kennedy: His Life (Simon & Schuster, 2000), Being Nixon, Road to Surrender, and, with Walter Isaacson, The Wise Men. He has taught at Harvard and Princeton. His biography of Churchill is forthcoming from Simon & Schuster in December 2026. References: •       Robert Kennedy: His Life by Evan Thomas (Simon & Schuster, 2000). •       The Wise Men by Evan Thomas and Walter Isaacson (Simon & Schuster, 1986) — referenced in the closing. •       Robert Coles — Bobby Kennedy's psychologist friend, referenced in the conversation. •       Hickory Hill, McLean, Virginia — the Kennedy family home Andrew visited on this trip to Washington DC. •       Bobby Kennedy's “Ripple of Hope” speech, University of Cape Town, South Africa, June 6, 1966. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTube

On today's newscast: Pitkin County can once again advertise in the Aspen Times, reversing a 2022 ban directed by the Board of County Commissioners; an on-demand ride service in Parachute expanded into Rifle and Battlement Mesa this week; and a new leader is likely coming for the top federal agency on the Colorado River. Tune in for these stories and more.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan sounds the alarm on a wave of biological, political, and security threats hitting the US and the world simultaneously, from flesh-eating screwworms confirmed in Texas to a jihad-sympathizing doctor now headed to Congress. The screwworm confirmation in LaPryor, TX is the opening shot of what Bryan says will be a serious blow to America's beef supply, compounded by historic drought across the West and Midwest that is forcing ranchers to sell off their best herds. On the national security front, Bryan breaks down the newly elected New Jersey Democrat with documented ties to the Blind Sheikh and an al-Qaeda front operation in Bosnia, and explains why he believes the Democratic Party's embrace of this candidate represents something far more dangerous than politics as usual. Plus, Bryan covers the Iran-Hezbollah ceasefire unraveling in real time, a mysterious group of men working through New York City's sewer system in the middle of the night, a superseding DOJ indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center revealing decades of manufactured hate, and a major geopolitical win in the Pacific as the Solomon Islands moves to sever its ties with China. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, screwworm Texas, LaPryor TX, flesh-eating screwworm, US beef supply, Midwest drought, Colorado River water shortage, monkeypox Montana, NIH employees arrested, Vincent Munster, Ebola Congo Kenya, Adam Hamawy New Jersey, Blind Sheikh, Omar Abdel Rahman, al-Qaeda Bosnia, New Jersey 12th Congressional District, Islamist Congress, Utah immigration escape, ICE agents Utah, Hezbollah ceasefire, Iran strikes Bahrain Kuwait, Kharg Island oil tanker, Greek shipping companies, House vote Iran strikes, Marco Rubio IRGC, NYC sewer surveillance, terror chatter, asylum fraud lawyers, Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, SPLC DOJ charges, KKK SPLC funding, Charlottesville hoax, Solomon Islands China, Matthew Wale, Pacific security Australia, China influence Pacific

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Patience Kabwasa, Executive Director of Food to Power. They discuss how the organization is reclaiming land stewardship practices and building solutions with community, Colorado's recent policy wins to strengthen food access for children, and how the organization is responding to setbacks created by federal funding cuts, Plus, the US Department of Agriculture proposes closure of bee research facilities, food insecurity in the U.S. rises beyond COVID rates, the Colorado River reaches a historic low, dryland farmers lead climate resiliency, and reflections from FIMCON food as medicine gathering.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

San Francisco drone delivery company Zipline hopes to one day fly your burrito — and other consumer goods — right to your front porch. It's already doing so in Dallas and elsewhere across the country. But before it can expand, Zipline's drones are flying thousands of test missions above a serene Yolo County cattle ranch near Esparto. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio San Diego is exploring selling its Colorado River water to other states that need it. Desalinated seawater is making it possible. Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS Voters in Shasta County appear to be rejecting a controversial county clerk who's been trying to implement major reforms to the elections system there. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Colorado River approaches a pivotal moment facing historically low flows and record-breaking shortages, decisions made in 2026 will help determine the future of water, energy, and economic security across the American West. Today, Ten Across Conversations shares an episode from Arizona State University's Labcoat Optional podcast, featuring Ten Across friend and water law expert Rhett Larson.With existing Colorado River operating agreements approaching expiration, stakeholders across seven states, tribal nations, and two countries are grappling with how to manage a resource that faces increasing pressure from aridification and competing demands. Larson explains why these negotiations are among the most consequential water policy discussions in decades and what they reveal about the challenges ahead for communities throughout the Southwest.Drawing connections between water governance, urban development, climate adaptation, and regional resilience, Lab Coat Optional host Pete Zroika chats with Larson to explore how long-foreseen challenges in the Colorado River Basin are becoming a present-day reality—and why rethinking our assumptions about growth and sustainability may be essential for the future.Guest BioRhett Larson is a Professor of Law and the Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where his research focuses on the impact of technological innovation on water rights regimes, particularly transboundary waters, and the sustainability implications of a human right to water. He specializes in dispute resolution and improved processes in water rights adjudications in Arizona and the Colorado River Basin. Professor Larson also practiced environmental and natural resource law with law firms in Arizona, focusing on water rights, water quality, and real estate transactions.Relevant Articles and Resources What's more important, Arizona, building houses or water? (Rhett Larson for The Arizona Republic, May 2026)Agencies in 3 states sign MOU to share water across dry Colorado River basin (Times of San Diego, June 2026)West prepares for extreme measures to relieve pressure on Colorado River (Marketplace, May 2026)Explore the Kyl Center's Arizona Water Blueprint to find out the source of your waterJust Add Water: Solving the World's Problems Using its Most Precious Resource by Rhett B. Larson (Oxford University Press)Day Zero: How Cities Run Out of Water by Rhett B. Larson (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming 2027)Relevant Ten Across Conversations PodcastsThe Hard Decisions Ahead for Lower Basin Colorado River States with guest Terry Goddard (December 5, 2025)Latest Deadpool Projections Inject New Urgency into Colorado River Negotiations with guests Kathryn Sorensen and Sarah Porter (September 19, 2025)Understanding Groundwater Risks in the Southwest with Jay Famiglietti (June 6, 2025)Checking in on Tense Colorado River Negotiations with Anne Castle and John Fleck (April 10, 2025)Episode CreditsTen Across Conversations Host: Duke ReiterAudio Production: Louie DuranResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University's Knowledge Enterprise. Executive produced by Kate HowellsProduced by Alexander Chapin and Pete ZriokaHosted and reported by Pete ZriokaShot by Alexander ChapinEdited by Quinton Kendall and Alexander ChapinOriginal music from Patrick CheungMotion graphics by Andy RamosArt by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz

On today's newscast: Lovers of the North Rim get first look after Dragon Bravo Fire, report says Colorado River leaders must act now, demand for minerals for manufacturing driving Arizona mining boom, and more.

On today's newscast: Residents in Aspen's West End neighborhood filed a lawsuit against the city in May; the Snowmass Town Council is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers; and Scientists are working to build more accurate forecasts about the amount of water in the Colorado River with satellites. Tune in for these stories and more.

Whether its racing M.O.R.E in Laughlin, or weathering in the famous Desert Storm in Havasu, we have plenty of action to cover from the Colorado River!

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Today:There is no such thing as "settled science".  By its very definition, science cannot "prove" anything.  While it can "disprove" and show something to be false, the impetus of scientific methodology is to continue to accumulate observations and then classify that new information in such a way as to produce reliable predictions which, eventually, can become hypotheses.But, science is wont to continue collecting these observations -- if it is credible science, it must never stop -- and to account for those additional observations.So, why does the US National Park Service suggest that the Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years by erosion caused by the Colorado River when there is near unanimous agreement within the US Geologic Survey that such would not be possible?  Further, why is the US Geologic Survey content in reporting that the "millions and millions of years" narrative is not supported by the Canyon's geology?  "Unconformities are gaps in the geologic record that occur when rocks or sediments are eroded away and time elapses before new deposition occurs. New sediment eventually forms new rock layers on top of the eroded surface, but there is a period of geologic time that is not represented. You can think of unconformities as missing 'pages' in the book of the geologic record."Where did those pages go?  Or, is it possible that they were never written?Background:In the summer of 2016, the annual Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading campaign introduced us to Russ Miller, a storied and established Biblical creationist who lives, believe it or not, off-the-grid in a crater in northern Arizona.  If that were not crazy enough, during that summer, Miller introduced us to his book, "The Cost", and he made two audacious claims.First, Russ Miller claimed that the universe and all of creation was established by God in six 24-hour days, less than 10,000 years ago.  He claimed he had scientific and scriptural evidence to back up his claims.Second, Miller claimed that if our nation continued to deny God the creator and the concept of "Imago Dei" -- that we are created in the image and likeness of God, on purpose, and for a purpose -- our culture would go into a freefall, losing all concept of right and wrong, falling into chaos and disorder.We are paying what Miller called "The Cost" of losing track of who we are and whose we are.To learn more about Russ Miller and his organization, "Creation and Evolution Science Ministries", please follow this link.To get a copy of "Consider the Cost", you can pick up a free copy of the book in the three offices of Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona or you can order a copy by clicking here. "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

On today's newscast: Researchers question Colorado River use data, authorities investigating Cathedral Rock vandalism, Grand Canyon adds conservation K-9 to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, and more.

Hidden within the ridges of East Tennessee, Oak Ridge—the "Secret City"—stands as a monumental site of American ingenuity and ethical weight, where a city was built overnight to change the course of history and usher the world into the Atomic Age. A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation's ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it's never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream. As a unique guardian of the American story, Colma stands as a sprawling, hallowed necropolis where the "silent" population outnumbers the living a thousand to one, preserving the ancestral heritage and diverse history of the West in a landscape dedicated entirely to the legacy of those who built it.

The Colorado River basin and its two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, are facing record-low water levels, and the seven states that rely on the water system can't agree on what to do about it. Now the federal government may need to step in, with the Trump Administration proposing a plan that would cut 40 percent of the Colorado River's water supply to Arizona, California and Nevada over the next decade. We'll talk with environment journalists about what this could mean here in California. Guests: Camille von Kaenel, California environment reporter, Politico Luke Runyon, co-director, The Water Desk, Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder Celene Hawkins, director, Colorado River Program, The Nature Conservancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailGilbert, Arizona has a reputation problem, and residents know it. From skyrocketing water bills to transparency failures to the lingering shadow of the Gilbert Goons scandal, trust between the town council and the people it represents has broken down. This July, Gilbert voters have a chance to change that, and one candidate is making accountability the centerpiece of her campaign.Beth Goulden is a lifelong Gilbert resident and Arizona native who spent 25 years in public safety, building her career at the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department supervising serious sex offense cases and eventually managing thousands of cases across the East Valley. After retiring, she founded BHG Consulting Group and went on to co-spearhead one of the most significant criminal justice bills in recent Arizona history, bringing the state's first Sex Offender Management Board into existence. She now chairs that board and is running for Gilbert Town Council this July.What you will learn in this episode:Why Beth says Gilbert feels heavy right now, and what she believes is driving the disconnect between residents and their elected officialsHow the Gilbert Goons scandal exposed a pattern of elected officials dismissing legitimate public concern rather than owning their decisionsWhy she is challenging three incumbent council members who she believes are part of what broke Gilbert's culture of transparencyWhat a ballooning town budget with infrastructure gaps says about misplaced priorities at the council levelWhy Gilbert residents who show up angry at council meetings are not the problem and how simply being heard could change the dynamicHow the Colorado River crisis and rising water costs land directly on local government, and what a town council can actually do about itWhy Gilbert's image has shifted from a source of pride to a punchline, and what restoring it would takeHow independents in Arizona must request a partisan ballot to participate in the July 21st primary, including Gilbert Town Council racesWhy younger people and working parents are structurally locked out of local office, and what that costs communities over timeWhat red flags residents should watch for when council members appear to act as victims of their own votesHow to get involved, request a yard sign, or host a meet-and-greet with Beth before the July electionConnect with Beth Goulden: Website: bethgoulden.com Instagram: @bethgouldenforgilbert | @bethgoulden

Today on AirTalk: L.A. mayoral race (0:30) Update on the Colorado River (18:23) New book on Stanford's cultural dominance (33:53) Standardized testing in college admissions (51:33) Regional dialects in the Internet age (1:10:26) TV Talk (1:25:37) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency.

On today's newscast: Researchers urge lawmakers to implement building codes to reduce wildfire threat, Hobbs says Colorado River negotiators should look to Hoover Dam, ex-North Country HealthCare executives want fraud allegations dismissed, and more.

A new U.S. Department of the Interior report confirms what many already feared: The Colorado River system, which pumps out water to 40 million people in seven western states, is looking grim. It was already depleted from drought and a dry winter, but there's now concern over hydropower and keeping taps flowing in Phoenix and Tucson. We'll dig in. Then, the number of Latino-owned businesses is growing at a fast pace.

A new U.S. Department of the Interior report confirms what many already feared: The Colorado River system, which pumps out water to 40 million people in seven western states, is looking grim. It was already depleted from drought and a dry winter, but there's now concern over hydropower and keeping taps flowing in Phoenix and Tucson. We'll dig in. Then, the number of Latino-owned businesses is growing at a fast pace.

Built during the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam stands as a massive feat of American engineering that tamed the Colorado River. By providing vital water and power, this concrete marvel fueled the development of the modern American West and proved that the nation could conquer monumental challenges.

A monumental triumph of American grit over nature, the Hoover Dam stands as a concrete titan that tamed the Colorado River, sparking the rise of the modern West and serving as an enduring symbol of the nation's ability to engineer the impossible during its darkest hours. The Bennington Museum stands as a vital sanctuary for the American rural identity, preserving the rustic, soulful legacy of Grandma Moses—a woman who proved it's never too late to become a national icon by painting the simple, enduring beauty of the American dream. As a unique guardian of the American story, Colma stands as a sprawling, hallowed necropolis where the "silent" population outnumbers the living a thousand to one, preserving the ancestral heritage and diverse history of the West in a landscape dedicated entirely to the legacy of those who built it. A nostalgic cornerstone of American commerce, Berdine's Five and Dime stands as a living testament to the vanished "Main Street" era, preserving the simple, community-driven spirit of early 20th-century retail as one of the oldest continuously operating dime stores in the nation.

Phoenix is planning several new investments in housing affordability and homeless services in the year ahead. A new federal proposal for sharing the Colorado River would take a new approach to managing water, forcing states to check in with each other every two years. Local officials in southern Arizona are voicing concerns about Copper World, a controversial mine proposed just south of the Tucson metro. Plus the latest education, Fronteras Desk, politics, business, and metro Phoenix news.

Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane speaks to author Zak Podmore about his award-winning book, Life after Dead Pool, the future of the Colorado River, and the case retire one of its major reservoirs, Lake Powell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lower basin states of the Colorado River have revealed a plan.  

I had a very interesting conversation with Ed Keable, who's Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. The setting was unbelievable. We literally sat at the Kolb House overlooking the Grand Canyon. Ed was so fascinating though that I could really only focus on his story, and so the canyon just kind of melted away.He's has a very unique position with an immense amount of responsibility. He had a somewhat unexpected journey to get to be Superintendent because his training was as a lawyer. He worked for the Department of Interior for 23 years before becoming the Superintendent.He took the job at the beginning of Covid, so he was dealing with big problems from the very beginning. We talk about that, as well as other issues he faced such as the recent Dragon Bravo fire that swept across the North Rim and the ecological trouble facing the Colorado River. In fact, Ed is responsible for 277 miles of the river that passes through the Grand Canyon. He's on three different committees related to the Colorado River. Yet with all of these troubles he's facing, he clearly loves his job, and is clearly very good at it. It is the kind of profession that requires you to do a lot.I was enthralled for an hour listening to Superintendent Keeble, who is a very sharp, interesting human. I must say, I feel very lucky that we have someone of this quality in charge of such an important place, the Grand Canyon.

The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California's growing water crisis and the political battle surrounding agriculture, featuring an extended interview with water policy expert Edward Ring on the future of farming, Delta management, desalination, and the upcoming governor race. Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, warned that California is approaching a critical turning point where leadership decisions on water infrastructure and regulation could determine the future of agriculture statewide. “It couldn't be any more important,” Ring said while discussing the urgency surrounding California's next governor and the state's long-running water failures. A major focus of the interview centered on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the ongoing debate over water allocations, fish protections, and infrastructure management. Ring argued that California's refusal to dredge portions of the Delta has significantly worsened environmental and water delivery problems over the past several decades. “These habitats are degraded because we can't dredge anymore,” Ring explained. According to Ring, shallow channels throughout the Delta are restricting water flow, harming fish migration, increasing saltwater intrusion, and reducing the ability to move water efficiently to farms and communities. He believes targeted dredging could improve conditions for both agriculture and the environment. “We can make everyone happy,” hosts noted during the discussion, emphasizing that solutions exist if policymakers are willing to act. The conversation also highlighted frustration within agriculture over years of water uncertainty despite several recent wet winters and strong reservoir levels. Ring argued that California continues wasting opportunities to store excess water during high-rainfall years. “They should be figuring out how to get every bit of that excess water somewhere,” he said. Ring outlined several solutions, including expanding groundwater recharge projects, increasing reservoir storage, restoring Delta channels, and modernizing statewide infrastructure. He also pushed strongly for expanded desalination projects along the California coast. “There's a lot of potential for desalination and we're not thinking big enough,” Ring said. He explained that large-scale desalination could eventually help Southern California become more self-sufficient while easing pressure on the Colorado River system and creating more flexibility for agriculture. The interview also turned political as Ring discussed the California governor race and concerns about future leadership on water and energy policy. He warned that California's regulatory system has become increasingly difficult to navigate and argued that aggressive reforms are needed to streamline projects and improve efficiency. “We need a governor that's willing to go in there and shake things up,” Ring said. Beyond water, the episode featured practical crop protection discussions with Valent USA field market development manager Todd Burkdahl, who encouraged growers to stay proactive against spider mites, alternaria, brown rot, and other pest pressures as temperatures continue climbing statewide. Burkdahl emphasized the importance of early scouting and preventative applications, particularly in almonds and tree fruit crops heading deeper into summer. As California agriculture faces mounting pressure from regulation, water shortages, rising fuel costs, and political uncertainty, industry leaders continue warning that long-term solutions cannot wait much longer. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app.

On today's newscast: Colorado River users call for $2 billion in federal drought funding, Flagstaff mother arrested in death of infant, fire at historic Prescott Valley home accidental.

On today's newscast: El Niño could bring needed precipitation to the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, households and businesses from Glenwood Springs to Silt spent hours without electricity Saturday, the French singer and actress who was also known for shooting Olympic skier "Spider" Sabich in 1976 died last week, and more.

 In the first hour of Terry Wickstrom Outdoors, Neal Wilkinson comes on to talk about the Pueblo Reservoir. Ty Armstrong joins the show to discuss taxidermy. Austin Parr joins the show to talk about fly-fishing on the Colorado River.

Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Wall Street Journal ran a major piece today warning that the Colorado River system is on the brink of disaster. The article points to a system under extreme stress: a river serving roughly 40 million people, more than five million acres of farmland, and hydroelectric power for millions. It also notes that Lakes Mead and Powell, the two largest reservoirs in the basin, have fallen dramatically from their peak volumes.Now, there is no question that the Colorado River is in crisis. But the framing matters.When the public hears “40 million people,” the mental image is subdivisions, swimming pools, lawns, golf courses, and new housing developments. That framing conveniently feeds the anti-development narrative. It suggests that growth itself is the problem.If we are serious about solving the problem, we need to look where the water actually goes. And most of it goes to agriculture. Colorado State's agricultural water conservation work notes that farms using flood irrigation are often only about 50 percent efficient, while sprinkler and drip systems can reach 80 to 90 percent efficiency. The vast majority of the acreage is still using this antiquated method of irrigation. -----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:**Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)  iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)  Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)  LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)  YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)  Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)  Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:**Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)  Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)  Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Over 1,400 miles, the Colorado River has carved some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth and enabled life across the American Southwest. It shaped canyons, powered cities, irrigated farms, and became the center of one of the most important water disputes in modern history. From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California, its story is one of exploration, engineering, politics, and survival in a harsh, unforgiving environment.  Learn more about the Colorado River on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Honor the past by uncovering its stories at Newspapers.com  Promo Code EVERYTHINGEVERWHERE Samsara Don't wait for the next accident to take action. Head to Samsara.com/EVERYTHING ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Trail Mix Episode Mike and Dusty discuss the history of the Colorado River and the dire straits it currently is in.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangCheck out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Central Arizona Project became a reality within our lifetimes and today delivers water to Maricopa and Pinal counties. But the genesis for such an idea actually goes back nearly a century. And the real fight to get the thing built would start in the latter end of the 1940s, as Carl Hayden made it his mission to bring Colorado River water to central Arizona.

Send us Fan MailArizona's housing growth just ran into a question that's bigger than any one subdivision: who gets to change the rules for water, and how? We sit down with Phoenix water law attorney Michele Van Quatham to unpack a trial court ruling in Home Builders Association of Central Arizona v. Arizona Department of Water Resources, a case that turns on the 100-year assured water supply program and the power of agencies to shift policy without formal rulemaking.We walk through how a developer typically qualifies for a 100-year water certificate in the Phoenix Active Management Area, including the groundwater “physical availability” analysis, hydrology studies tied to specific wells, and the 1,000-foot depth-to-water standard. Then we dig into the conflict sparked by the new Phoenix AMA groundwater model and the resulting pause on new determinations. The key legal issue is administrative procedure: the court finds that expanding the “affected area” to the full regional model functions like a new rule of general applicability, which requires public notice and the Arizona rulemaking process.From there, we connect the courtroom fight to real-world water policy and planning. We discuss a second lawsuit challenging a program that effectively demands 125% to 133% of water supplies, the limits of Colorado River and Central Arizona Project water for replenishment, and why “new water” quickly becomes expensive. Finally, we explore practical paths forward, from advanced water reuse and direct potable reuse to desalination concepts and the complicated water footprint of data centers once energy and cooling are counted. If this conversation helped you see Arizona groundwater management in a new light, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review.

(May 4, 2026) Once illegal back yard restaurants are popping up around LA. California and other states tout new Colorado River water saving plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deciding how to share water is pretty important stuff when there isn't much of it around. Today we dive into the Colorado River Compact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.