Chandra Thomas Whitfield

Colorado's county clerks have been fighting back against disinformation and election lies for years. But this election, there's a twist -- Artificial Intelligence -- and they're training to ensure election integrity, before and after the vote. Then, ballroom culture has been sweeping the nation -- and the world -- for more than 40 years. How the spirit of the LGBTQ sub-culture that originated in New York City in the 1960s is shaping pop culture globally today, and making its mark here in Colorado. Plus, finding the right tree for your yard.

What's next now that former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters has been convicted on seven charges connected to breaching election system security? Then, "Aging Matters" on how to avoid real estate scams. Plus, working through challenges to harvest Olathe sweet corn. Also, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on bird flu in Colorado. And how Project Play is working to make sports accessible to all kids.

The Museum for Black Girls in downtown Denver honors the accomplishments, resilience and “magic’’ of Black women around the world and inspires new generations. Colorado Matters co-host Chandra Thomas Whitfield toured the interactive exhibits with students from the Opening Act Theatre Camp.

By day, Colorado’s convention delegates attend meetings to get motivated for the long election season. At night, they hear from the party’s most prominent leaders. Then, as kids return to school the head of the Colorado Education Association outlines the challenges and opportunities ahead. Also, exposure to the sun can be extra hard for people with darker skin. And, why Colorado raised the drinking age.

As people age, physical health is often top of mind, and mental health is overlooked. For "Aging Matters on Colorado Matters," we'll talk about ways to cope with the Colorado Gerontological Society, a nonprofit that offers support programs for older adults including free mental health counseling. Then, what's it like to be a Colorado delegate at the DNC? And, victory for veterans fighting for medical benefits after serving at the K2 military base in Uzbekistan. And a unique trail of dinosaur tracks!

A huge victory this month for veterans fighting for expanded medical benefits after being exposed to toxic chemicals while serving at an Army base known as K2 in Uzbekistan. Troops say they experienced serious health conditions as a result. And after a decades-long fight, the VA has finally removed barriers to them receiving treatment.

Imagine living abroad, or even in another part of the country for a few months or longer, with your family in tow and using the world as your classroom. It might not be as far-fetched as you think. Three Boulder moms wrote a book on how to do it: "Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling." Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with co-author Julie Frieder, as well as a Denver family who took up the adventure.

Newly-appointed state historian William Wei says Democratic governments are facing the worst crisis since the 1930s. And he hopes to get Coloradans thinking about threats to democracy at home and abroad.

On this Labor Day, people who work, to make a difference for others, including two artists, whose goal is to "paint the plains" from Bennet to Burlington, Lamar to Limon. Plus, a Colorado non-profit that makes sure working single moms have a reliable car. Also, a men's clothier that's making more than a fashion statement. And coffee with a cause.

There's a clinical trial underway in Colorado that is recruiting participants in an effort to treat and reverse Alzheimer's disease. Then, electric vehicles are changing how firefighters respond to car fires. Plus, Native American skier Ross Anderson from Durango will be inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame this weekend! And, Mount Blue Sky, the highest road in North America, is now closed for repairs until spring of 2026.