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Ed Sheeran Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Ed Sheeran's last few days have been quietly history‑making. The biggest biographical development is business, not music: Ed has now confirmed that he is **an independent artist**, ending a 15‑year run with Warner Music that covered the entire Mathematics era and his rise to one of the most streamed artists on the planet. According to recent posts highlighted on Instagram, the move comes after 170 million album sales and tens of billions of streams, and it effectively puts future master and release decisions directly in his own hands. That shift, from major‑label cornerstone to self‑directed mogul, is likely to be one of the defining chapters in any future Sheeran biography. On the ground, he has been anything but quiet. BackstageAxxess reports that Ed has teamed up with Orange Amps for a new global “Play It Home” grassroots music campaign, launched first in his hometown of Ipswich. The rollout began with a surprise hometown performance that drew roughly two thousand fans, an echo of the street‑busker‑turned‑stadium‑act story that has always powered his mythology. In parallel, Orange's official channels have been pushing a new Ed Sheeran ES Series amplifier line, positioning him not just as a songwriter but as a gear‑shaping collaborator in the guitar world. Touring remains central. The Denver Gazette reports that Ed is set to return to the Mile High City on July 4 as part of the continuing Mathematics tour, a follow‑up to his 2023 record‑breaking stadium date there. On YouTube, his team has just dropped Loop Tour Diaries from the Latin America leg in May 2026, showing Ed workshopping songs, responding to fan signs, and leaning heavily into his one‑man‑band looping setup. That behind‑the‑scenes content underlines how committed he is to live performance as his primary creative laboratory. In the rumor lane, some fan pages have circulated talk of new U.S. music news and possible collaborations, including chatter sparked by DJ interviews referencing older unreleased Ed Sheeran material, but as of now those future projects are not confirmed by Ed or his official channels and should be treated as speculation. You've been listening to Ed Sheeran Biography Flash. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Ed Sheeran, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? Today's "Three Count" features more of Kiszla's criticisms of Nathan MacKinnon, the Rockies' hot streak of winning 4 of their last 5 games, and Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover for next season. We preview the NBA Finals, the ticket prices for each venue, and more. The guys share how they see the series going and predict their NBA champions.
In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche and explains why Bednar doesn't deserve an extension. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche having to bring back Bednar after losing their GM, if there's an excuse for the way the Avalanche's playoff failures, and much more.
After a stunning end to the Colorado Avalanche season in the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights , Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are joined in-studio by Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette as the crew attempts to unpack the jarring and sudden end to what had felt like a magical run for the Avs Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com This show is brought to you by RefiJet Did you know you could refinance your auto loan? With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car's equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com! The Faster, Easier way to Refinance #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #AvsNation #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #GuerillaSports #Hockey #AvalancheHockey #MileHighHockey #AvsFans #Avalanche2025 #Mikko Rantanen #AvsGameDay #NHLHighlights #DenverSports #AvalancheForever #MakarMagic #HockeyInColorado #StanleyCup #NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #VGK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Evan Rawal from the Denver Gazette joins the podcast to talk about the third round. This round has had some extremely good games and some shocking results. Can the Avalanche climb back into this series? Do the Canes have what it takes to take control of their destiny? Tune in now!
MONEY MATTERS BUT HOW MUCH? Jimmy Sengenberger wrote this column in the Denver Gazette last week about Vic's fundraising prowess, which is considerable, but also asks, how much does it matter? Jimmy joins me at 1pm to talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jimmy Sengenberger fills in for Ross Kaminsky on the News with Jeana Gondek. Today's topics include a discussion on the Strait of Hormuz, where the situation remains closed, and its implications on oil markets and fertilizer prices. Tracy Shuekart, a senior economist, joins the show to break down the effects of the Strait's closure on the global economy. Additionally, the conversation touches on the recent allegations of discrimination against Jeffco Schools, and Jimmy shares his thoughts on the matter in his column for the Denver Gazette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Deborah Flora sits in for Michael Brown, discussing the state of Colorado's politics and the importance of faith in public life. She talks to Dick Wadhams, a former Colorado Republican state chairman, about a recent Denver Gazette article highlighting voters' souring attitudes towards Democrats and Republicans. They also delve into the challenges facing the Republican Party, including the nomination of candidates who may struggle to win general elections. Deborah also shares her thoughts on the need for citizens to get involved in local politics and to hold elected officials accountable for their actions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Colorado Avalanche are rolling into the final stretch of the season, and there's a LOT to unpack. Jesse Montano is joined by Denver Gazette's Evan Rawal to break down the Avs' recent road trip, the growing goaltending conversation between Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood, and how Colorado's depth is shaping their playoff push. Plus, we dive into Logan O'Connor's return, Ross Colton's role, Sam Malinski's emergence, and what the Western Conference playoff picture looks like right now. Are the Avs peaking at the right time? And who should be “the guy” in net come playoff time? 00:00 Intro + Welcome 00:20 Show overview & guest intro (Evan Rawal) 01:24 Sponsor reads (Furniture Row & RefiJet) 02:12 Avs road trip recap & homestand preview 05:06 Key takeaways from recent stretch 06:03 Goaltending debate: Scott Wedgewood vs Mackenzie Blackwood 08:41 Who will start in the playoffs? 10:36 Avs positioning in the Central Division 12:50 Western Conference playoff landscape 16:50 Injury returns: impact of getting healthy 19:04 Ross Colton's role & lineup fit 21:57 Logan O'Connor returns to lineup 24:13 Bottom-six impact & depth production 26:22 Sam Malinski breakout discussion 31:21 Gavin Brindley development & roster decisions 35:46 Avs roster construction & trade reflections 39:14 Marty Necas impact & playoff expectations
WHAT FRESH HELL FROM THE CAPITOL State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer joins me to talk about the budget mess and more. She's on at 1. She just picked up an endorsement by the Denver Gazette for Governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Denver Gazette's Evan Rawal joins us previewing the Oilers and Avalanche.Join Allan, Declan, and our great list of guests for all your Sports needs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this hour of the show, previewing the Oilers Avalanche matchup, Rumors segment and The Denver Gazette's Evan Rawal.Join Allan, Declan, and our great list of guests for all your Sports needs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we're in Colorado discussing the state's most prolific serial killer. Then we'll talk about a disgruntled employee.Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Centennial State.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Sources: Vincent Groves Wikipedia, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, People v. Groves, Denver Gazette, Rhonda Marie Fisher - The Independent, The Colorado Sun, 1993 Aurora, Colorado Shooting, People v. Nathan DunlapMusic by Pixabay
Denver Gazette beat reporter Evan Rawal joins Meghan Angley to break down the current state of the Avs, starting with the team's biggest on-ice needs. We dive into what a true playoff 3C should look like, how Colorado can upgrade its depth, and why size does --- or doesn't --- matter when projecting postseason success. We also explore Jared Bednar's project over the Olympic break, examining what areas of the game the coaching staff is likely digging into and how this evaluation period could shape decisions down the stretch. From there, the focus shifts to the trade deadline landscape: how aggressive the Avalanche should be, what types of players fit their system, and how Colorado can best leverage its draft picks, prospects, and roster assets. We discuss potential target profiles, market realities, and how the front office might balance short-term Cup pursuit with long-term flexibility. Finally, we look ahead to Olympic expectations for players like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Brock Nelson, and more: which countries could surprise on the international stage, and how the tournament could impact the Avalanche heading into the stretch run.
George Brauchler previews an upcoming op-ed in The Denver Gazette he has penned on our selection process for judges in the state of Colorado. The number of Democrat-appointed judges is staggering and disproportionate to representation of Republicans in many Congressional districts throughout the state.Ryan offers his thumbnail sketch analysis of the governor's race, having interviewed each of the presumed 'major' candidates in the Republican primary field (Rep. Scott Bottoms, Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, Victor Marx, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell).
The first healing centers to offer therapy using psychedelics are open in Colorado and they've been a longtime coming. They're meant to treat things like PTSD and depression. For our series, The Trip: CPR's Coverage of Colorado's Psychedelic Journey, Denverite's Kiara DeMare visited some of these new facilities. Then, state lawmakers will consider a bill today with the goal of reducing domestic violence fatalities. Plus, still trying to make good on that New Year's Resolution to kick that tobacco habit? The good news is that there's free help available and an extra incentive through Colorado Quitline. And we "Raise the Curtain" with theatre critic John Moore of the Denver Gazette who shares highlights of the recent True West Awards and the healing power of theatre and storytelling.
In this special interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer chats with Kyla Pearce, a reporter with the Denver Gazette who covers the ski industry and outdoor recreation. Topics discussed include the impact that this season's lack of snow is having on ski areas, as well as Kyla's thru-hike on the 500-mile Colorado Trail.
Vince Bzdek joins Dan to discuss his latest editorial for the Denver Gazette entitled 'Denver grows its homelessness-industrial complex.'EDITORIAL: Denver grows its homelessness-industrial complex - Denver GazetteA woman shot and killed by an ICE agent today in Minneapolis is reportedly 37-year-old Colorado native Renee Nicole Good. City mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to 'get the f--- out of Minneapolis, we don't want you here' in the wake of the tragic indicent.
The Denver Gazette's senior arts writer on this year's True West Awards recognizing Colorado theatre artists. Introduction & Recent Shows (00:00-06:30) Alex and Toni welcome John Moore from the Denver Gazette to discuss the final year of his True West Awards. The hosts share their recent theater experiences, including Frozen at the Arvada Center, where they were impressed by the technical execution and performances from Anne Terze-Swarz and Jennasea Pearce. John mentions seeing Matt Zambrano in the BETC production of Every Brilliant Thing, Frozen, and his final visit to Rattlebrain's Santa's Big Red Sack after 23 years of watching it evolve.Holiday Productions & New Companies (06:30-25:00) Toni reviews Wonderbound's ambitious Holidays at the Hideaway Hotel set to Elvis Costello's Imperial Bedroom, praising its complex storytelling. He also discusses What If Theater's What the Dickens, an improvised take on A Christmas Carol that showed promise but suffered from performers not following improv fundamentals. The group discusses Ballet Ariel's unusual pairing of a condensed Nutcracker with Little Women. Season Announcements & Industry News (25:00-32:00) Two Cent Lion announces new leadership under Olivia Buntaine with a 2026 season featuring three productions focused on queer narratives and gender exploration. The hosts pause to honor Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle following their tragic deaths, reflecting on Reiner's theatrical roots and iconic films like The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men.True West Awards Discussion (32:00-50:00) John explains this is the final year of his 25-year tradition of the True West Awards—30 daily stories celebrating Colorado theatre achievements throughout December. He discusses the personal cost of the intensive writing project and his desire to spend more time with family. Key awards mentioned include recognizing Rattlebrain Theatre, Matt Zambrano's banner year, Phillips Sneed's retirement from the Arvada Center, DU tech students building professional sets, and emerging writers like Olivia Buntaine and Emy McGuire.Creative Couples & Standout Performers (50:00-57:00) John highlights the trend of married couples being cast as romantic partners in 2025, specifically Marco and Adriane Robinson appearing together in three major productions. He praises costume designer Nicole Harrison's prolific output of 18 designed shows with involvement in 60 total productions. The discussion emphasizes how directors are leveraging real-life chemistry to compensate for shortened rehearsal periods.Denver Actors Fund Update (57:00-1:00:00) John provides an update on the Denver Actors Fund, which has distributed $238,000 in 2025 alone (totaling $1.8 million since 2014) to help Colorado theatre artists with medical, dental, veterinary and mental health expenses. He announces new webinars in partnership with Connect for Health Colorado to help artists navigate healthcare subsidy changes. The fund has never turned anyone away and continues to operate entirely through volunteer efforts and community donations.OnStage Colorado Updates & Wrap-Up (1:00:00-1:05:30) Alex announces the upcoming third annual OnStage Colorado Awards (OSCAs) scheduled for January, noting they'll recognize excellence from approximately 165 reviewed productions this year. He shares plans to potentially transition OnStage Colorado to nonprofit status in 2026 to access grants and expand coverage. The hosts encourage theatres to submit events directly through their website form. They thank listeners for a successful 2025 featuring 45 podcasts, 165 reviews, and 50 newsletters, signing off until January.
In a shocking and ironic revelation, CBS revealed this week that the Denver Post owes the City of Denver around $2 million in unpaid rent on its lease in the Denver Post building at Colfax and Broadway. So, how will that affect the mayor's budget negotiations and the $200 million shortfall the city is dealing with? Then, unnamed business owners told the Denver Gazette that bicycle activists had been terrorizing them both in person and online, but who are these anonymous voices? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are joined by politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval to dig into the City of Denver's landlord headache, more bicycle drama, Flock surveillance, and wins and fails of the week. Bree talked about her interview with Clerk and Recorder Paul López, DoBetterDNVR's post about Harm Reduction Action Center, and the Buntport Theater. Paul mentioned the Chauncey Billups' indictment and photographer Drew Kartos' reflections on the ‘No Kings' viral moment. Justine discussed the latest drama with Raíces Brewing and the Broncos epic win. What do want us to ask Mayor Johnston? We're sitting down with Mayor Mike soon and we want to hear what questions you have for him! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch clips from the show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver or Instagram @citycastdenver or TikTok City Cast Denver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this October 24 episode: Arvada Center Denver Art Museum Denver Health Denver Film Elizabeth Martinez with Compass Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on October 23, 2025. # 11 BYU at Iowa State Utah Jazz blowout the Clippers on Opening Night Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling inquiries Tyler King, covers Colorado athletics for the Denver Gazette Utah vs Colorado Utah Mammoth at St. Louis Blues + MORE
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Tyler King, covers Colorado athletics for the Denver Gazette Utah vs Colorado Utah Mammoth at St. Louis Blues
Tyler King, covers Colorado athletics for the Denver Gazette, joins the program to preview the Colorado Buffaloes ahead of a week 9 match up against Utah.
Evan Rawal from the Denver Gazette joins the podcast to discuss the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are off to a hot start this season after a disappointing playoff run. How far can this team go during the spring? Is Necas the preferred long-term winger for Nathan MacKinnon? Tune in now!
Jesse Montano is joined in studio by the Denver Gazette's Evan Rawal to talk about how much different the start to the season is this year for the Avalanche versus last season. #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #AvsNation #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #GuerillaSports #Hockey #AvalancheHockey #MileHighHockey #AvsFans #Avalanche2025 #Mikko Rantanen #AvsGameDay #NHLHighlights #DenverSports #AvalancheForever #MakarMagic #HockeyInColorado #StanleyCup #NHL This show is brought to you by RefiJet Did you know you could refinance your auto loan? With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car's equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com! The Faster, Easier way to Refinance
Jake & Ben Full Show from September 26, 2025 Hour 1 What is the bigger game tomorrow, Utah at WV or BYU at Colorado? Top 3 Stories: A lot of good College Football this weekend, Jazz start training camp Monday, Previewing this weekend's NFL slate. The Los Angeles Lakers have extended Head Coach JJ Redick Hour 2 Steve Bartle, Utah Insider for KSL Sports, joined the show live from Morgantown to preview Utah at West Virginia. Tyler King from the Denver Gazette chatted with Jake & Ben about Colorado Football. We got a lot of listener response after yesterday's College Football Playoff Conversation. One listener might have a real solution.
Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on September 26, 2025 Steve Bartle, Utah Insider for KSL Sports, joined the show live from Morgantown to preview Utah at West Virginia. Tyler King from the Denver Gazette chatted with Jake & Ben about Colorado Football. We got a lot of listener response after yesterday's College Football Playoff Conversation. One listener might have a real solution.
Tyler King from the Denver Gazette joined Jake & Ben to preview BYU at Colorado.
IN THE MEANTIME, THERE WAS A VIGIL FOR AN ACTUAL VICTIM Thousands showed up, the Denver Gazette writes about it here. In related news, Erica Kirk has been unanimously named the new head of Turning Point USA, something Charlie told his team he wanted to happen in case something happened to him, which seems sadly prescient once again. ONE UPSIDE FROM THE EVIL THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED Is that people are turning to church. Lots and Lots of people are turning to church, especially young people. People are realizing the nihilism and post modernism that they have been told is cool is vapid and empty and they are looking for more. If you are a regular church goer please be kind as new people show up, even if they sit in "your" seat. Going to church can feel intimidating and scary, especially if you've been told church people are awful for a long time. Charlie Kirk has made being a Christian cool again and I'm loving that others are giving it a try. Let's show them how to do it right by leading with love. It's hard sometimes (see my unsympathetic post above) but we have to keep trying.
Scientists discover God and call it aliens, climate change is now making us fat (mmkay), and what happened to the Denver Gazette editorial on black lives mattering? Plus the Broncos are getting a new stadium! Benjamin Allbright and Nick Ferguson stop by to talk about it.
After Waymo's surprise announcement earlier this week, Denver is abuzz with talk of driverless cars. The ride-share service isn't live yet, but the Waymos are on our streets, and Denverites' feelings are big. Local writer and events producer Jake Browne joins producer Olivia Jewell Love and host Bree Davies to talk autonomous cars — plus, a Ballpark resident recently installed something called a “blue chirper” on her building, and this new era of hostile architecture is dividing the neighborhood. And as always, all our wins and fails of the week. We discussed previous episodes with Jake involving Michelin star hype and the best things we ate in 2024, as well as Olivia's deep dive into Gov. Jared Polis' weird online persona. Jake talked about the Rockies and Adam Cayton-Holland's call for a boycott and r/Denver's mods. Olivia mentioned Gov. Polis' latest Taylor Swift post. Visit Colorado's recent ad, and the Denver Gazette's recent reporting on Ballpark. Bree discussed Hannah Metzger's tour of Denver with her six-year-old niece and Riverdale Animal Shelter. ICYMI: We are launching the City Cast Denver Creator Community. It's a network of local creators elevating the stories that matter most in their communities. Sound up your alley? Apply here or send to a friend who could be a good fit. What do you think about Waymo coming to Denver? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch clips from the show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver or Instagram @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this September 5th episode: Colfax Ave BID Multipass Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
The guys are joined by the Denver Gazette's John Moore, plus an interview with Legend of Anne Bonny playwright Emy McGuireIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca are joined by John Moore from the Denver Gazette. The main topic this week is upcoming fall theatre around Colorado — and there's plenty of it!Later in the episode, we speak with playwright, actor, novelist and pirate Emy McGuire. Her new musical The Legend of Anne Bonny plays through this weekend at The People's Building in Aurora — a joint production between Two Center Lion and Shifted Lens theatre companies. Emy talks about how she started writing the musical while still in high school and how some of her experiences sailing influenced her take on the material as she continues to tweak it.
THE NOT SO SPECIAL SESSION IS OVER And Democrats, instead of looking at cutting anything, just raised taxes on businesses instead. And I say that because not a single Republican voted to raise taxes on small business, and every bill brought forth by Republicans was killed on the very first day of the session. So what happened? The Denver Gazette has this wrap up:Five tax bills passed along party-lines in both chambers, offered by the majority Democrats in the House. The measures are designed to raise general fund revenue to cover a portion of the shortfall. The fiscal notes said they could raise as much as $253.2 million. But the rest is now up to Gov. Jared Polis, who will present a spending reduction plan to the Joint Budget Committee on Thursday afternoon that could cover another third of the shortfall. The state's general fund reserve, set at 15% of general fund spending, or $2.33 billion, will cover the last third.Those dollars, however, will have to be recovered in the 2026-27 budget — and, already, the June 2025 revenue forecast showed that budget would start with about $700 million in the red.Hmmm, why, if they "fixed" the issues that were "created" by HR 1 would be we starting the next budget year in the red? Could it be that it ISN'T HR1, it is the massive overspending we've seen since 2019 when Democrats took everything over? Member of the Joint Budget Committee Barb Kirkmeyer joins me at 2:30 to talk about it all. Here is a list of the eleven bills, only one of which got any Republican votes, that were passed by Democrats this year.
WEATHER WEDNESDAY TODAY And we'll find out when this glorious cooldown will be over for that last blast of summer (or maybe not) with Fox 31's meteorologist Dave Fraser at 12:30THE NOT SO SPECIAL SESSION IS OVER And Democrats, instead of looking at cutting anything, just raised taxes on businesses instead. And I say that because not a single Republican voted to raise taxes on small business, and every bill brought forth by Republicans was killed on the very first day of the session. So what happened? The Denver Gazette has this wrap up:Five tax bills passed along party-lines in both chambers, offered by the majority Democrats in the House. The measures are designed to raise general fund revenue to cover a portion of the shortfall. The fiscal notes said they could raise as much as $253.2 million. But the rest is now up to Gov. Jared Polis, who will present a spending reduction plan to the Joint Budget Committee on Thursday afternoon that could cover another third of the shortfall. The state's general fund reserve, set at 15% of general fund spending, or $2.33 billion, will cover the last third.Those dollars, however, will have to be recovered in the 2026-27 budget — and, already, the June 2025 revenue forecast showed that budget would start with about $700 million in the red.Hmmm, why, if they "fixed" the issues that were "created" by HR 1 would be we starting the next budget year in the red? Could it be that it ISN'T HR1, it is the massive overspending we've seen since 2019 when Democrats took everything over? Member of the Joint Budget Committee Barb Kirkmeyer joins me at 2:30 to talk about it all. Here is a list of the eleven bills, only one of which got any Republican votes, that were passed by Democrats this year.DEMOCRATS CONDEMNED A PRIVATE CITIZEN And in the process impugned the character of House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese. This all goes back to a childish photo taken of a Democrat lawmaker who chose her outfit poorly for the House. The photo was then shared on a Signal chat among GOP lawmakers who made nasty comments about her appearance in the chat. Someone then leaked the photo to someone on X and it became public and typical internet nastiness ensued. The Representative who started the whole kerfuffle had already announced he was leaving the House in September, so when Ryan Armagost heard he was going to be censured for it, he dipped early. But the Democrats can't miss a chance to be drama queens and act like this is beyond the pale in politics so they decided to have a "resolution" saying what a bad, bad man Armagost is and the Republicans were like what? Then Dem leadership said Rose Pugliese was part of the problem even after she showed evidence that she wasn't. If this reads like a middle school soap opera good, that's what it is. I know Rose as a person, and I'm here to tell you she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. The Dems did her dirty and they know it.
Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are joined by Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette to unpack the Avs offseason so far, and narrow the conversation to take a look at Colorado's depth. Plus, the trip will breakdown every part of the Avalanche's most recent signing with Victor Olofsson agreeing to a one-year deal. This Show is brought to you by RefiJet!
Kyle Fredrickson, a Broncos beat writer for The Denver Gazette, joined Sports Talk. Fredrickson recapped Devaughn Vele's rookie campaign in Denver last year, calling him an "impressive" player. He discussed the expectations for Sean Payton's third year in Denver.
To celebrate "National Radio Day," Mike remembered two moments from Saints history on WWL. Glenn Guilbeau, a columnist for TigerRag.com, joined Sports Talk to evaluate LSU football's additions in the transfer portal. Bobby shared his notes from the Saints' latest practice session, highlighting Juwan Johnson, Alvin Kamara, Blake Grupe, and Chris Olave. Bobby made his prediction for the team's quarterback competition, previewed their challenge against the Broncos, and questioned the legitimacy of Alontae Taylor's groin injury. Donnie Druin, the publisher of "All Cardinals" on Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk to discuss the Saints' week one opponent. Steve and Bobby broke down the Saints' trade with Denver for wide receiver Devaughn Vele. The guys spoke to Kyle Fredrickson, a Broncos beat writer for The Denver Gazette, about Vele and the Broncos-Saints preseason finale.
Steve and Bobby listened to Kellen Moore's post-practice press conference audio. Bobby celebrated Blake Grupe's incredible training camp. Kyle Fredrickson, a Broncos beat writer for The Denver Gazette, joined Sports Talk. Fredrickson recapped Devaughn Vele's rookie campaign in Denver last year, calling him an "impressive" player. He discussed the expectations for Sean Payton's third year in Denver. Steve and Bobby heard from Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler after the team's practice session on Wednesday.
Mayor Mike Johnston is set to announce which and how many city employees will be laid off in less than a week, and rumors are swirling! Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins producer Paul Karolyi to speculate about the impacts. Plus, the city's economic development office just revealed how much the minimum wage will be going up in January, and the city is rolling out a new plan to “support and advance” local restaurants. Will it be enough? Or will we see another push to lower the tipped minimum wage? Plus, Patty responds to listener comments about parking downtown. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Paul discussed Benzina's instagram account, CBS Colorado's coverage of Denver's new city attorney, the Denver Post's reporting on Jevon Taylor's big plan for a new Green Spaces on 16th St., this CPR interview with Mayor Johnston and this Denver Gazette report on the bill for the lawyer he hired to help out with the “sanctuary cities” congressional hearing. What do you think about the minimum wage going up? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm If you enjoyed this interview with Kelsey Simpkins from Regional Air Quality Council, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 12th episode: Arvada Center Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rocky Mountain PBS Cozy Earth - use code COZYDENVER for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
Jimmy Sengenberger, investigative journalist and columnist for The Denver Gazette, joins Dan to discuss 'reporter' Shelly Bradbury's hit piece in The @DenverPost on CO citizens exercising their free speech rights, designed to put them in the line of fire for deranged lunatics. Thing is, much of @DoBetterDNVR reporting is spot-on. So why is The Post carrying water for Denver's Democrat leaders?Jimmy Sengenberger on X: "The @denverpost doxed 3 sources who don't run @DoBetterDNVR—digging through CORA requests to unmask critics of City Hall. Why? Because they passed some material to the citizen journalism account that dares to show Denver in decay. Today @DenverGazette: https://t.co/Dhn57gYByh https://t.co/wOCETJT1mq" / X
There's been talk about layoffs at the city for weeks, but information on just how many jobs are on the chopping block and when these layoffs are suppose to happen has been vague. One city worker tells us there a lot of concerns internally about how Mayor Mike Johnston has been approaching the city's budget shortfall. Then, TRVE Brewing is the latest brewery to close up shop. Is South Broadway a victim of its own success? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi dig into these stories, plus more chatter about the potential end of the Underground Music Showcase. Bree mentioned John Moore's piece on his co-founding of the UMS in The Denver Gazette and our episode last week on the topic. Come see us live at the Colfax Indie Bash on July 10! We'll be on stage with Mayor Mike Johnston on the patio at Champagne Tiger, and tickets are FREE. All you need to do is RSVP and come out for some good food, great people, and a live podcast with the mayor. RSVP here. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 If you enjoyed this interview with Kelsey Simpkins from Regional Air Quality Council, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this July 8th episode: Denver Botanic Gardens Regional Air Quality Council Denver Film Multipass City & County Denver Tech Cozy Earth - use code COZYDENVER for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woody Paige, legendary columnist for the Denver Gazette, joined The Roast to break down the sorry state of Colorado Rockies, plus the end of Around The Horn.
Justin Michael starts the show by talking about the latest transfer portal commit for CSU Football. He talks about why Jeremy Naborne could be a productive player under Tyson Summers and CSU doing a nice job adding depth at outside linebacker. Justin then gets into Nique Clifford's NBA Draft Stock and how he could potentially rise way into being a lottery pick. Tyler King of the Denver Gazette then joins the show to discuss the topic and more. 0:00 Start2:10 Sports luck5:52 CSU Football updates18:30 Nique Clifford33:20 Tyler King joins the show to talk Nique Clifford48:53 Looking ahead for CSU basketball56:16 Pac-12 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports First Bank: So, if you're ready for better banking and the chance to earn a little extra, head to efirstbank.com/bonus. Certain restrictions and requirements apply. Member FDIC. Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code DNVR. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code DNVR, and you're all set. #ad Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let's Go Places! Toyota Drive to the Playoffs: https://kse.jotform.com/250624177000950?camefrom=CFC_KSE_xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_[…]um=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA&utm_campaign=xJZqkfEGc0GvJpltfPs0pA Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvr UCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_Null Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
A Coloradan named Michael Clark walked free this week after spending 12 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit. But Clark's story is just one of hundreds of cases potentially affected by the alleged mishandling of DNA at the hands of a star forensic scientist with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation who is now under investigation herself. Host Bree Davies sits down with Senior Investigative Reporter Jenny Deam of the Denver Gazette to get a grasp on Clark's case, understand the ramifications of the mounting DNA scandal, and dig into what it could mean for hundreds of victims and the accused in Colorado cases going back nearly 30 years. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: The Delores Project Denver Health Energy Outreach PineMelon - Use code CITYCAST for 75% off! Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a big week for rallies and protests — supporters of detained immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra took to the streets, union workers gathered at the Capitol, and Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are slated for a big rally in Civic Center Park this evening. Will Denver Dems show up to “fight oligarchy”? Our politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joins producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies to dig into the local Democratic divide, plus the implications of a brand new stadium at the site of the old Gates Rubber Plant, the uncertain future of Glendale's long-awaited entertainment district, and more wins and fails of the week. Paul talked about Denver Bike Fest (April 26, City Park), the latest Glendale lawsuit, the Denver Post's congressional vote tracker, the CSU vegetable bracket, and the Denver Gazette's history of Gates Rubber Plant. Bree mentioned the money raised by black license plates and the Westwood Rec Center. Justine talked about Denver's FEMA money and un-banned books. The song you heard at the end of this episode is “Oligarch Slank” by Rubedo. What do you think about the plans for the NWSL stadium? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this March 21st episode: Denver Health Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For almost 30 years, Illegal Pete's has been a local darling. While Chipotle went global, Pete's Mission-style burritos came with killer queso and great margs — and they supported local artists and community groups, too. But over the last couple years, something has changed. People are swapping stories of food poisonings, cuts to worker benefits, and less-than-awesome queso. So what happened? Producer Paul Karolyi put that big question to Illegal Pete's founder and CEO Pete Turner, because he's got some explaining to do. Paul mentioned Denver Gazette's reporting on the letter that Turner and some other downtown restaurant owners sent to Mayor Mike Johnston complaining about how slow downtown's economic recovery has been. He also recommends this fun queso taste test that Westword's food editor and friend of the show Molly Martin did a few months ago. What do you think about Illegal Pete's? Do you love it more than ever? Have you had bad experiences? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this March 20th episode: Denver Health Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Columnist for The Denver Gazette & the all-time wins leader on "Around The Horn," Woody Paige joined Murph & Markus to preview the Warriors vs Nuggets matchup tonight and to share his perspective on the end of ESPN's "Around The Horn"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Columnist for The Denver Gazette & the all-time wins leader on "Around The Horn," Woody Paige joined Murph & Markus to preview the Warriors vs Nuggets matchup tonight and to share his perspective on the end of ESPN's "Around The Horn"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The big news this week is, well, us! Mayor Mike Johnston sat down with host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi last week to talk about everything from the tipped minimum wage to his upcoming face-off with Rep. Lauren Boebert — and the interview caught fire. But lot of what the mayor actually said got lost in the noise, so Paul and Bree are clearing up the confusion. Plus, an interesting compromise in a zoning fight in City Park West, and a listener calls in with some jokes for Mr. Johnston before he goes in front of Boebert and the other Republicans on the House Oversight Committee this Wednesday. Paul mentioned this Denver Gazette article that left space open for people to misinterpret the mayor, along with a report from the Common Sense Institute and commentary from Heidi Ganahl and Do Better Denver. Here's the full instagram post from Weathervane Cafe owner Lindsey Dalton and our previous episode on the zoning debate. Get your tickets to HEYDAY now! We're putting on an indoor fair with urban flair, like a classic county fair but with a very cool Denver twist. Join us on March 8 for classic carnival games, vintage arcade games, Denver-themed balloon art, and a full day of grandstand entertainment, featuring some of your favorite guests from the podcast. It's family friendly, too, if you wanna bring your kids. Get those tickets now at www.heydaydenver.com. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this March 3rd episode: Arvada Center Clear Creek Makerspace Wolf Theatre Academy at JCC Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices