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The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Colorado, Nevada, and Haiti.Anita Grayson's obituary: https://www.communityfuneralcare.org/obituary/anita-graysonFootage released by the Fort Wayne Police Department concerning the death of Anita Grayson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k6uu7aJM2UThe Fort Wayne Police Department press release on the death of Anita Grayson https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/588A statement from the Allen County Coroner's Officein the death of Anita Grayson: https://aroundfortwayne.com/news/2026/05/19/allen-county-coroner-anita-ann-grayson-notification/Fort Wayne Councilwoman Michelle Chambers's statement on the death of Anita Grayson: https://aroundfortwayne.com/news/2026/05/23/fort-wayne-city-councilwoman-michelle-chambers-statement-on-anita-ann-grayson/Attorney David Finn's statement on his client Gavin Rivers Weisenburg: https://www.dallascriminallawyer.com/david-finn-responds-to-charges-against-his-client-gavin-rivers-weisenburg/The Denton Record-Chronicle's report on the plot of Tanner Thomas and Gavin Rivers Weisenburg: https://dentonrc.com/news/crime/argyle-20-year-old-pleads-not-guilty-to-planning-haitian-island-invasion-attorney-says/article_aa0e4b42-2172-4f38-9377-ddf11915226f.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialXevi's short form video on the case of Tanner Thomas and Gavin Rivers Weisenburg: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DmfZneKh4/?The Department of Justice's statement on the alleged attack Tanner Thomas and Gavin Rivers Weisenburg plotted against Haiti: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/north-texas-men-indicted-eastern-district-texas-international-murderkidnapping-schemeNPR's report on the alleged attack Tanner Thomas and Gavin Rivers Weisenburg plotted against Haiti: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/23/nx-s1-5618242/texas-haiti-gonave-island-plotThe New York Times's report on the alleged attack Tanner Thomas and Gavin Rivers Weisenburg plotted against Haiti: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/us/texas-men-haiti-island-takeover-plot.htmlThe Missoula Current's report on reality television Chad Ollinger's alleged murder of Christopher Kelly: https://missoulacurrent.com/reality-tv-star-murder/The Denver Post's report on the case of Gretchen Ryan and her daughter Grace Ryan: https://www.denverpost.com/2026/06/03/colorado-mom-charged-murder-teen-alcohol-death/Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of the Dan Caplis Show is a thought-provoking discussion that delves into the complexities of a recent lawsuit seeking to expand Colorado's ban on female genital mutilation to also prohibit male circumcision. The speaker shares his concerns about the potential implications of this lawsuit and the motivations behind it, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of the issue. The conversation touches on the differences between female genital mutilation and male circumcision, with the speaker emphasizing that these are two distinct practices with different consequences. He also discusses the importance of respecting religious freedom and the potential for this lawsuit to be struck down as unconstitutional. The speaker's thoughts are sparked by a Denver Post article that reveals the Colorado Democrats' stance on female genital mutilation, which he finds disturbing. The episode also explores the idea that the lawsuit may be an attempt to intimidate and censor people who hold certain beliefs, particularly those related to religious freedom. The speaker shares his concerns about the Democrats' approach to issues like this, suggesting that they may be more interested in advancing their own ideology than in upholding the law. If you're interested in hearing more about this complex and thought-provoking topic, tune in to this episode of the Dan Caplis Show to hear the speaker's full discussion and insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. NBA Finals champion and former Colorado Buffalo, Derrick White, joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals, what it's like playing against Victor Wembanyama, and the shift towards defense in the NBA in recent years. Derrick shares about what makes Denver special to him and talks about his youth basketball camp he's hosting this summer. Today's "Three Count" includes all the obstacles the Broncos are facing with their potential new football stadium and district, and where Bo Nix and Patrick Surtain ranked in the NFL in merchandise sales. We react to the massive news that Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to play this season in college football, even after the news of Sorsby placing thousands of bets on college football. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. Are the Broncos further away from finalizing Burnham Yard as the location than most think? Could the Broncos still target Lone Tree or Aurora for their stadium with all the obstacles they are facing in Denver? How much will local and state politics impact the potential Broncos' new stadium and the timeline for it to be built? We wrap up the show with Zach sharing a conspiracy theory that Broncos ownership knew all along that Burnham Yards would not work as a location for the stadium. 

The weather is looking ominous in Colorado, with severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings popping up across the state. But it's not just the weather that's causing concern - the state's elections are also under scrutiny. In this episode, the speaker discusses the potential for election fraud and the importance of fair and transparent voting processes.The conversation touches on the recent California primary, where the results are taking an unusually long time to be counted, and the potential for voter suppression. The speaker also delves into the world of Colorado politics, discussing the upcoming attorney general election and the potential for a Republican win. With the Denver Post endorsing a strong Republican candidate, the stakes are high for the Democratic Party.The speaker also weighs in on the recent Republican debate, where the moderator was accused of being biased and not asking tough enough questions. The conversation also touches on the importance of a free and fair press, and the need for journalists to remain objective and unbiased. With the speaker's sharp insights and commentary, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in politics and current events.Join the conversation and listen to this episode to hear the speaker's thoughts on the state of politics in Colorado and the importance of fair and transparent elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colorado Attorney General's race is heating up, and this episode of the Dan Caplis Show is a must-listen. Michael Dougherty, the Boulder County DA and Democratic candidate for Attorney General, joins the show to discuss his campaign and the recent Denver Post endorsement. But what's really at stake in this election? Is it just about party politics, or is there something more at play? This episode is a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of integrity and experience in leadership. Michael Dougherty shares his vision for the Attorney General's office and how he plans to tackle the state's most pressing issues. He also opens up about his past experiences as a prosecutor and leader, including his work on high-profile cases like the Marshall fire and the Pearl Street fire bombing. But what's striking is how his commitment to justice and public safety shines through in everything he says. The conversation also touches on the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the importance of holding elected officials accountable. The speaker shares some candid thoughts on the state of journalism today and how it's affecting the way we consume information. It's a timely and relevant discussion that's sure to get you thinking. If you're interested in learning more about the Colorado Attorney General's race and the issues that matter most to you, tune in to this episode of the Dan Caplis Show. Michael Doherty's story is one you won't want to miss, and his insights on leadership and integrity are invaluable. Listen now and join the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are joined in studio by Corey Masisack of the Denver Post to discuss a week of front office shuffling for the Colorado Avalanche, and what to expect next 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.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 29, 2026 is: cohort • KOH-hort • noun Cohort refers to a group or band of individuals, as in “a cohort of supporters.” It can also be used for a group of individuals who have a statistical factor (such as age) in common in a demographic study, as in “a cohort of people born in the 1980s.” Cohort can be used for individuals too, as for a friend, companion, or colleague, but it is almost always used in its plural form. // I wouldn't have made it through graduate school without the help of my supportive cohort. See the entry > Examples: “By the time Rosie emerged ... for her afternoon meet-and-greet, the line of guests eager to hold the famed tarantula had already wrapped around the room and into the hallway. ... Tarantulas need to be at least 10 years old to be handled, so rearing a new cohort of Rosies could take up to a decade.” — Laura Penington, The Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025 Did you know? In ancient times, a cohort was a military unit, one of ten divisions in a Roman legion. The term passed into English in the 15th century, when it was used in translations and writings about Roman history. Once cohort became established in our language, its meaning was extended, first to refer to any body of troops, then to any group of individuals with something in common (as in “a cohort of law students” or “a cohort of people who were born in the same year”), and later to a single companion. Some writers on usage have objected to this last sense because it can be hard to tell whether the plural refers to different individuals or different groups. The “companion” sense is well established in standard use, however, and its meaning is clear enough in such sentences as “her cohorts came along with her to the game.”

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 14, 2026 is: imbroglio • im-BROHL-yoh • noun Imbroglio is a formal word that refers to a complex dispute or argument. // Much of the sisters' text thread involves the latest imbroglios on their favorite reality show—who's mad at who for what, and why. See the entry > Examples: “A tangled web of interpersonal feuds, played out in letters to the local newspaper, in social media posts and via legal filings in county court, has left the town with no clear path out of a situation that's not covered by state law. The imbroglio has even reached the state Capitol ...” — Seth Klamann and Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026 Did you know? Ever noticed how an imbroglio embroils people in controversy? There's a reason for that—an etymological one, anyway. Both the noun imbroglio (referring to, among other things, a scandal or bitter argument) and verb embroil (“to involve in conflicts or difficulties”) come from the Middle French word embrouiller, a combination of the prefix en- and brouiller, meaning “to jumble,” though they took slightly different paths. Embroil's was direct, passing from Middle French through French and into English around the turn of the 16th century. Italians altered embrouiller to form imbrogliare, meaning “to entangle,” which spawned the noun imbroglio that English speakers embraced in the mid-18th century. English imbroglio first referred to a confused mass, and later expanded to cover confusing social situations such as complicated disputes, misunderstandings, and scandals.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 14, 2026 is: imbroglio • im-BROHL-yoh • noun Imbroglio is a formal word that refers to a complex dispute or argument. // Much of the sisters' text thread involves the the latest imbroglios on their favorite reality show—who's mad at who for what, and why. See the entry > Examples: “A tangled web of interpersonal feuds, played out in letters to the local newspaper, in social media posts and via legal filings in county court, has left the town with no clear path out of a situation that's not covered by state law. The imbroglio has even reached the state Capitol ...” — Seth Klamann and Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026 Did you know? Ever noticed how an imbroglio embroils people in controversy? There's a reason for that—an etymological one, anyway. Both the noun imbroglio (referring to, among other things, a scandal or bitter argument) and verb embroil (“to involve in conflicts or difficulties”) come from the Middle French word embrouiller, a combination of the prefix en- and brouiller, meaning “to jumble,” though they took slightly different paths. Embroil's was direct, passing from Middle French through French and into English around the turn of the 16th century. Italians altered embrouiller to form imbrogliare, meaning “to entangle,” which spawned the noun imbroglio that English speakers embraced in the mid-18th century. English imbroglio first referred to a confused mass, and later expanded to cover confusing social situations such as complicated disputes, misunderstandings, and scandals.

The 2026 Colorado legislative session is in its final week, so we're looking into the hot-button issue of AI, which continues to divide Democrats. Westword editor-in-chief Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about how Colorado's' “first in the nation” regulations, passed in 2024, ended up with a “near-total rewrite” this year, according to the Denver Post. Plus, the Trump administration is coming after Denver again – this time with a lawsuit aimed at overturning the city's ban on assault weapons – so we're talking about where this attack ranks among all the other times Trump has turned his attention toward the Mile High City. And finally, a listener calls in to talk about their first impressions of Veo scooters. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 about Veo scooters, bikes, and trikes so far? Have you tried one? We want to hear your thoughts! 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 May 12th episode: Denver Health Regional Air Quality Council Levitt Pavilion Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 4pm Hour: Scott Korzenowski is in for Jason. He talks with attorney Eric Newmark who filed the motion that requires the Feds to turn over evidence in the Renee Good shooting. He tells Scott why he's dubious about the Feds' efforts. Then Scott talks with Lynx President Carley Knox about a new-look roster that kicks off the regular season Saturday at home! 5pm Hour: Scott talks with Deena Winter from the Star Tribune about her reporting on Minneapolis Mayor Frey's nomination of Brian O'Hara for a second term as MPD Chief. Will there be enough votes on the City Council to support him? Then he talks about a Denver Post column that declares the Wild cooked after being down 2-0 in the series with the Avalanche. Are they right?

Scott Korzenowski is in for Jason. He talks about a column in the Denver Post that declares the Wild "dead team walkin'". So are the Wild really cooked? And why does Scott like this kind of writing?

Thursday 5pm Hour: Scott Korzenowski is in for Jason. He talks with Deena Winter from the Star Tribune about her reporting on Minneapolis Mayor Frey's nomination of Brian O'Hara for a second term as MPD Chief. Will there be enough votes on the City Council to support him? Then he talks about a Denver Post column that declares the Wild cooked after being down 2-0 in the series with the Avalanche. Are they right?

A delegation of higher-ups from the Democratic Party is in town this week evaluating Denver's bid to host the DNC in 2028, and Mayor Mike is doing his best to spark “little moments of joy,” according to the Denver Post. So, we're asking the question: Where would you go to show off Denver? Comedian Joshua Emerson joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to speculate about the mayor's planned itinerary. Plus, one of the most celebrated recipients of money from the Denver Downtown Development Authority is behind schedule. So, Paul and Joshua have been asking around, and we've got the scoop on what's up with the Denver Immersive Repertory Theater. Paul mentioned BusinessDen's reporting about DIRT”s money troubles and our past conversations about DIRT. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 Where would you take the DNC leaders to show off Denver? 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 Did you enjoy today's sponsored interview with Elizabeth Martinez from Compass Real Estate? Learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6th episode: Denver Art Museum TaskRabbit Multipass Choir league Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

0:00 - 0:00 - The Avs and Wild will face off tonight in Round 2, Game 2. It PROBABLY won't look like game 1. Don't bet on a 9-goal explosion from the Avs. So, what WILL the game look like?16:16 - Bennett Durando of the Denver Post said that Christian Braun tweaked his calf during the playoffs. He was dealing with that injury on top of lingering ankle issues. So, that begs the question again...WHY did the Nuggets spend the offseason acquiring depth then NOT USE THAT DEPTH?? What was the point of trading MPJ???32:53 - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of their new GM yesterday. A reporter didn't like the hiring and wasted no time in making his feelings known at the presser.

Many of Colorado's Democratic lawmakers came into this legislative session determined to push back against the Trump administration, especially on the president's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. They introduced proposals to ban state and local law enforcement from concealing their identity in most situations and to allow Coloradans to sue federal agents who violate their rights. But not all Democrats are on board with these ideas — worried they may harm legitimate law enforcement efforts and fail to keep the community safer. And the legislation raises big questions about the limits of state authority when it comes to how federal immigration agents behave within Colorado's borders.CPR's Bente Birkeland, The Colorado Sun's Taylor Dolven and The Denver Post's Seth Klamann discuss the different bills, the potential legal challenges and the politics surrounding this issue, at a time when the stakes feel like they couldn't be higher. Catch up on the latest coverage: The Denver Post: Judge again blocks Gov. Jared Polis from directing state officials to comply with an ICE subpoena The Denver Post: Federal judge criticizes ICE agents at Denver hearing for not knowing about earlier order limiting arrests The Colorado Sun: Colorado lawmakers reject bill that would have required police to intervene when ICE agents use excessive force The Denver Post: Thousands of immigrants in Colorado were arrested and deported during Trump's first year The Colorado Sun: As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis is taking a hands-off approach The Colorado Sun: Democratic lawmakers plan package of bills to further regulate federal immigration enforcement in Colorado Denverite: What we saw from inside ICE's raid at Aurora's Edge apartments Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Startup funding for the Alliance was provided, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Purplish's producer is Stephanie Wolf. Sound design and engineering by Shane Rumsey. The theme music is by Brad Turner. Megan Verlee is the executive producer. Additionally reporting for this episode from Denverite's Kevin Beaty.

Jo Light interviews documentary and commercial director Brendan Young live from Aspen Shortsfest about his short documentary The Meloneers, which follows the Rocky Ford High School wrestling program in rural Colorado. They discuss how Brendan found the story through a newspaper article, why he spent extensive time in the community before filming, how he balanced planned interviews with vérité moments, and how commercial work helps fund and shape his documentary practice. The episode also covers documentary ethics, collaboration with subjects, building trust before rolling, and Brendan's advice for first-time documentary filmmakers. In this episode, No Film School's Jo Light and guest Brendan Young discuss... Finding a rural Colorado story through a Denver Post article about Rocky Ford wrestling Why Brendan visited Rocky Ford repeatedly without a camera before filming Treating documentary subjects as collaborators, not just subjects How The Meloneers explores wrestling, family legacy, fatherhood, and small-town change Balancing core interviews, planned scenes, and vérité moments Shooting with a small documentary crew and keeping a minimal footprint Using commercial work to support short documentary projects Partnerships with Futuristic Films, Voyager, Project Play, and executive producer Lindsey Hagan Why the process of documentary filmmaking matters as much as the finished film Brendan's upcoming documentary about a violin once played by a German Nazi soldier Memorable Quotes: “I view the people in my films in these stories as collaborators.” — Brendan Young, 03:44 “It's not just building trust, but like having buy-in from these people, making sure that we're telling this story together and in a way that they want it told is really, really important to me.” — Brendan Young, 04:05 “I think when you can find it, it makes a specific story more universal and that's a more impactful film.” — Brendan Young, 08:05 “Commercial sets were kind of my film school.” — Brendan Young, 21:49 Guests: Brendan Young Resources: The Meloneers on IMDb Brendan Young's Website Brendan Young at Futuristic Films Voyager Project Play Aspen Shortsfest Futuristic Films Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

For decades, the nightclub district in LoDo has been notorious for violence and other unsavory activities going down around 2 a.m. when the clubs let out. Many policy proposals have come and gone without changing much, and now Denver's newly renamed Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection has a proposal that they say will reduce problems and help businesses. Denver Post reporter Elliott Wenzler has been covering the story, and she's on with producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love to dig in. Plus, listeners are divided on the proposed REI boycott, and Denver is the seventh nicest smelling city in the country, according to who? Paul referenced our 2021 episode about nightclub owner and self-professed mafia member Valentes Corleons and this BusinessDen story about a nightclub owner who had to cancel his plans. Elliott talked about Denverite's 2020 smell map.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 is the nicest smelling part of the city? 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: The Delores Project Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

0:00 - The Avalanche haven't played a game since Sunday and still don't have a second round opponent yet. What's Head Coach Jared Bednar been up to in his time off? Is he worried about the whole "Rust vs Rest" debate? How's Josh Manson healing up? What are the takeaways from the series vs LA that they can take into the next round?18:45 - Justin Simmons announced his retirement from football today, and he signed a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Denver Broncos. That's awesome. Welcome back to Denver, Justin. We missed you. Congrats on a fantastic career in Orange and Blue.Speaking of former Broncos...Luca "My Name is Luca" Evans published an article in the Denver Post yesterday where he sat down with Von Miller and asked him what his future holds. Von said he'd love to return to Denver. Not as a player, but as a member of the front office. Someday, Von hopes to be an NFL GM. Is that a good idea? Would you like to see Von somewhere in the Broncos front office?33:05 - Oh, by the way...Shelby Harris just signed a deal with the NY Football Giants. Congrats to the former Bronco! He keeps finding new spots. Oh, by the way...the NCAA men's basketball tournament is expanding to 76 teams effective next season. Official announcement coming soon. Oh, by the way...a man ran the London Marathon while dressed in a Thomas the Tank Engine costume and set a Guiness World Record in the process.

Tracy Fullerton, M.F.A. is an experimental game designer, professor and director emeritus of the USC Games program. Her research center, the Game Innovation Lab, has produced several influential independent games, including Cloud, flOw, Darfur is Dying, The Night Journey, with artist Bill Viola and Walden, a game, a simulation of Henry David Thoreau's experiment at Walden Pond which was named “Game of the Year” at Games for Change 2017 and “Developer Choice” at IndieCade 2017. Tracy is the author of “Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games,” a design textbook used at game programs worldwide, and holder of the Electronic Arts Endowed Chair in Interactive Entertainment. In addition to her teaching and design, she is a member of the Board of Directors for Square Enix Holdings, Co. and Games for Change.Prior to joining the USC faculty, she was president and founder of the interactive television game developer, Spiderdance, Inc. Spiderdance's games included NBC's Weakest Link, MTV's webRIOT, The WB's No Boundaries, History Channel's History IQ, Sony Game Show Network's Inquizition and TBS's Cyber Bond. Before starting Spiderdance, Tracy was a founding member of the New York design firm R/GA Interactive. As a producer and creative director she created games and interactive products for clients including Sony, Intel, Microsoft, AdAge, Ticketmaster, Compaq, and Warner Bros. among many others. Notable projects include Sony's Multiplayer Jeopardy! and Multiplayer Wheel of Fortune and MSN's NetWits, the first multiplayer casual game. Additionally, Tracy was Creative Director at the interactive film studio Interfilm, where she wrote and co-directed the “cinematic game” Ride for Your Life, starring Adam West and Matthew Lillard. She began her career as a designer at Bob Abel's company Synapse, where she worked on the interactive documentary Columbus: Encounter, Discovery and Beyond and other early interactive projects.Tracy's work has received numerous industry honors including an Emmy nomination for interactive television, best Family/Board Game from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, most “sublime experience,” the “Impact” and “Trailblazer” awards from the Indiecade Festival, ID Magazine's Interactive Design Review, Communication Arts Interactive Design Annual, several New Media Invision awards, iMix Best of Show, the Digital Coast Innovation Award, IBC's Nombre D'Or, Time Magazine's Best of the Web and the Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100.Matthew Farber, Ed.D. is Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Codirector of the Gaming SEL Lab at the University of Northern Colorado. He is a play theorist who studies how games can foster empathy, compassion, perspective-taking, and ethical decision-making. He was a contributing writer for Origin101, the official learning companion for Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed film Origin. Author of several books and articles, Dr. Farber writes for Edutopia, has been invited to the White House and to keynote for UNESCO, and has been interviewed by NPR, The Washington Post, APA Monitor on Psychology, EdSurge, The Denver Post, Fast Company, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. He has codeveloped game-based lessons with Tracy Fullerton for her award-winning Walden, a game EDU. In The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully, Fullerton and Farber explore how personal and subjective meanings are evoked through a new theory of player response.Links: https://matthewfarber.com/https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262552233/the-well-read-game/https://www.tracyfullerton.com/https://www.gamesforchange.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, Denver Post beat writer Bennett Durando dives deep into the NBA Playoffs. + Are the Nuggets going to overcome a 3-1 deficit to the Minnesota Timberwolves as they head back for a must-win game six in Minneapolis? + Who is on the hot seat if the Nuggets exit the playoffs in round one? + Aaron Gordon's health continues to be a topic of discussion, but recent injuries to the Timberwolves' roster have breathed life back into the struggling Nuggets. + The NBA regular season wins draft results revealed. + A special guest joins the show. -All this and more…

Is it time to say goodbye to Lime and Bird? Denver City Council is set to vote Monday evening on a new contract with Veo Micromobility to be Denver's exclusive scooters and e-bike provider, but the lobbying has been intense and the votes could still fall either way. Denver Post city government reported Elliott Wenzler joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the vote and what would change with Veo. Plus, Elliott recently sat down with Melat Kiros, one of two challengers hoping to unseat Denver's longtime congresswoman, Diana DeGette, so we're digging into an unexpectedly interesting race. Paul discussed the Kalshi market for the CD1 Democratic nominee and the uncertainty around how many of the 30,000 Denverites enrolled in Lime's equity access program will experience a gap in service with a changeover to Veo. Lime is partnering with Servicios de la Raza on two mobile food pantry events to say thank you and help people transition: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Athmar Recreation Center 2680 W. Mexico Ave, Denver, CO 80219 Friday, May 8, 2026, 3 - 4 p.m. Servicios de La Raza 3131 W. 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 about Denver's congressional race? Do you know who you're voting for yet? We'd love to hear who and why! 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 23rd episode: Denver Art Museum Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

There's never been an NBA and NHL champion that's come from the same city in the same year; as the playoffs begin, the Avalanche and Nuggets hope to change that. Denver Post sports columnist Troy Renck sizes up their chances. Then, a Denver man walks free after 27 years in prison. What his release says about the justice system and reasonable doubt. And, we "Raise the Curtain" on how the latest work at the Arvada Center is excavating history and providing kindness. 

In my latest Broncos podcast powered by Hoggatt Injury Law, I am joined by my Denver Post colleague Luca Evans to narrow in on the most realistic and best fitting options for Denver in this week's NFL Draft. What positions will Paton and Payton prioritize at pick No. 62? And who are some late-round picks that could quickly develop into a contributor on this roster? My pod is made possible by the great folks of Ted Shih Family Law, Denver Golf and Nate Lundy and Danny Bailey of Mile High Sports. For the latest in Denver Sports, stay tuned here at Mile High Sports where you get daily coverage on your favorite teams, boots on the ground from our credentialed reporters. Every Team. Every Day. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MileHighSports Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @MileHighSports Check out our website: MileHighSports.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AS CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS TURNS: A REVIEW Molly Lamar is a parent and former school board candidate for Cherry Creek Schools and I'm just saying that if she had been elected instead of the union backed candidate this would be a much different conversation. The District is in a shambles, with much of the leadership on the way out the door to fat and happy retirements instead of being held to account for years of mismanagement and toxic work environments. Molly joins me today at 1, and if you've got a kid in Cherry Creek Schools for the love of God pay attention and get involved, your district is freaking falling apart. Many are waking up after the Board paid an outgoing troublemaker 200k while announcing layoffs of 150 people. The Denver Post did a scorcher of an editorial on it today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver's local TV news scene is on the precipice of a big shake-up, with Fox31's parent company Nexstar poised to acquire 9News' parent company TEGNA. But the $6.2 billion deal isn't done yet, as multiple federal and state antitrust lawsuits against the merger wind their way through the courts. So, do Denverites still rely on the nightly news for the latest information? Comedian and Casa Bonita actor Joshua Emerson joins host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love to dig into the Denver Post's recent story on local media and the attention economy. Plus, they discuss the best talking points for non-sports people to use during the Avalanche and Nuggets' upcoming playoffs. Oh, and if you're a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you'll get a BONUS segment today on beavers – should we hunt them? And who would eat one?  P.S. Our spring membership drive starts today! Become a City Cast Denver Neighbor for just $10 a month or $100 a year to get great perks and help us keep this local journalism operation going! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 Do you get your news from traditional media or social media? 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 15 episode: The Park People TaskRabbit Denver Health DOTI University of Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the news of Greg Penner buying into the Rockies with a 40% stake. How optimistic should Denver sports fans be that the Penners will be able to have the same impact on the Rockies, as they did on the Broncos? Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Penners, buying into the Rockies as minority owners. How will the Penners' financial flexibility impact the Rockies? Zach reads from the Denver Post which details how the deal went down, the breakdown of roles going forward, and much more. We breakdown how the Monfort's investment has appreciated over the years and if the Monfort's "had" to make this move to keep up with other MLB owners around the league and their spending habits. 

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Medicaid is driving the $1.5 billion state budget shortfall Colorado lawmakers are trying to address this year. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul joined Bente Birkeland of CPR News and Seth Klamann of The Denver Post on the latest episode of Purplish to explore why and what's being done to try to rein in spending on the health care program for low income Coloradans. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/01/colorado-medicaid-spending-state-budget/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight for Congressional District 8 is heating up – known to swing both ways, the race is anyone's game. In a party with a growing divide, democratic centrist Shannon Bird and progressive Manny Rutinel are both vying for the seat, so how will things shake out for the dems? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joins producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies to discuss the CD8 tossup, plus talk about ⁠new over-the-top snacks⁠ coming to Coors Field, Westword editor-in-chief Patty Calhoun's ⁠big retirement announcement⁠, and of course, our wins and fails of the week.  Paul talked about Welton Street Café winning its $1 million case ⁠against a shoddy contractor⁠, and the ⁠GoFundMe for Eduardo Morales⁠, a TSA agent who was killed in a hit and run accident. Justine talked about the panaderia saving Jim's Burger Haven from a ⁠big bun shortage⁠. Bree mentioned the Denver Post's reporting on ⁠Bruce Brown's mustache⁠.   For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 27th episode: ⁠Arvada Center⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠

The six lawmakers tasked with writing Colorado's budget have an excruciating job this year — they must find about $1.5 billion in savings to keep the budget in balance, and understand that many of their cuts will have direct, human consequences. That's because the state's Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to low-income Coloradans, accounts for a significant part of Colorado's budget, and costs have ballooned in recent years.CPR's Bente Birkeland, The Colorado Sun's Jesse Paul and The Denver Post's Seth Klamann discuss what's driving rising Medicaid costs for the state, where lawmakers are looking for savings and what this all means for Colorado residents. Catch up on the latest coverage: The Colorado Sun: Colorado's state budget shortfall grows to more than $1.5 billion, forcing legislature to make much deeper cuts CPR News: Impact of state budget cuts gets real as lawmakers start trimming Medicaid programs The Colorado Sun: Providing health care to immigrants who are children or pregnant is costing Colorado 611% more than expected The Denver Post: As Medicaid costs rise, should Colorado charge fees on large employers that don't insure all workers? The Denver Post: Flawed analysis caused Colorado Medicaid program's costs to surge and made it ‘attractive' to fraud CPR News: Medicaid recipients, advocates furious over state mistake that's costing tens of millions of dollars The Colorado Sun: Legislature mulls ballot measure that would ask voters to raise TABOR cap by billions primarily to fund Colorado's schools Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Startup funding for the Alliance was provided, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Purplish's producer is Stephanie Wolf. Sound design and engineering by Shane Rumsey. The theme music is by Brad Turner. Megan Verlee is the executive producer. Additional reporting for this episode from CPR's John Daley and The Colorado Sun's John Ingold and Erica Breunlin. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Rockies as they kick off their season today in Miami. The guys discuss the Denver Post's new article detailing Walker Monfort's new role with the Rockies as the Rockies enter a new era of baseball. Zach shares the new dynamics in the front office with Walker being more involved in the day-to-day operations of the team. Is this reason to believe the Rockies are turning around their losing ways of the past few seasons? We preview the Nuggets and Jazz game tonight as Jamal Murray looks to make Nuggets history with the most three pointers in a single-season. We wrap up the show discussing the Denver Sumit as they secured the land necessary to build their new soccer arena in Denver. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from the Basketball Social House. The guys discuss the Denver Post's new article detailing Walker Monfort's new role with the Rockies as the Rockies enter a new era of baseball. Zach shares the new dynamics in the front office with Wlaker being more involved in the day-to-day operations of the team. Is this reason to believe the Rockies are turning around their losing ways of the past few seasons? We react to the Avalanche finishing their 4-game road trip with a win in Winnipeg last night. As the Avs near securing the best record in the NHL, should there be concern over the President's Trophy curse? We react to Jordan Seaton's comments on the work at LSU and debate if Seaton was taking a shot at CU. We preview the Nuggets and Jazz game tonight as Jamal Murray looks to make Nuggets history with the most three pointers in a single-season. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post to discuss what the biggest difference we will see from the previous years to this season, the confidence level in the Rockies starting rotation, and Saunders' first impressions of Paul Depodesta as the head of baseball operations for the Rockies. What's next for Kris Bryant and his future with the Rockies? We react to the Nuggets going streaking as they won their 4th straight game for the first time since January. How concerning is the Nuggets defense and will they be able to outscore teams in the playoffs like they have during the regular season? How impressive was Jamal Murray's 53-point performance? We preview the Avalanche and Jets game tonight and discuss if this will be the Avs matchup in the first round of the playoffs. Could the Broncos be looking to add a quarterback in the NFL draft to backup Bo Nix?

Neighbors of Burnham Yard – the proposed site of a future Broncos stadium in La Alma Lincoln Park – are ⁠concerned about the development's impact⁠ on traffic flow, parking, and how pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure will be a part of the plan. Can team ownership be trusted to fully address these big picture transit issues? Denver Post city government reporter Elliott Wenzler joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to share what she heard from neighbors and what's next for this city-transforming project. Plus, they look at the connections between ⁠a new lawsuit against the city⁠ filed by a lawyer for the city, and what it could mean for the future of federal funding for Denver International Airport. Elliott talked about the ⁠conceptual map of plans to address traffic⁠ in and out of the Burnham Yard site. What do you think about the plan for Burnham Yard? 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 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 24th episode: ⁠Arvada Center⁠ ⁠Cozy Earth⁠ - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠

Another No Kings protest is planned in Denver next week, and Colorado is grappling with President Trump's looming imperial tendencies – what happens if Governor Polis chooses not to grant Tina Peters clemency? What could the state lose in retaliation? In the second season of Master Plan: The Kingmakers, host David Sirota and his team at The Lever dig into a decades-long scheme to make the American presidency more like a monarchy. Sirota joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to explore the local connections to this presidential power grab. Plus, we continue our conversation on “captive pricing,” drilling down specifically into concessions contracts at Denver International Airport, and take a look at an underrated Nuggets player. We discussed the 9News investigation comparing prices on goods at DIA and the Denver Post's coverage of the city auditor's 2022 report on questionable airport concessions contracts. Paul talked about local airport concessions big shot Rod Tafoya. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 Did you enjoy today's sponsored interview with Elizabeth Martinez from Compass Real Estate? Learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 19th episode: Denver Health Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

What is going on inside Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure? After a string of traffic and safety-related controversies, The Denver Post reports that the department has been experiencing “brain drain,” with turnover in several senior roles in the past six months. So, what does that say about DOTI's executive director, Amy Ford, and the future of our streets? Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to dig into the drama within the department. Plus, congressional candidate Melat Kiros reportedly “trounced” Denver's 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic assemblies over the weekend, and why are Denverites mad at Parks and Rec? Check out our past conversations with District 1's Democratic congressional candidates Melat Kiros and Wanda James, and current representative, Diana DeGette, plus Mayor Johnston's recent comments on our show about the Alameda Avenue safety plan.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 about the race to represent Denver in Congress? 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this March 17th episode: Denver Health Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise