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Sep 29, 2026 · 30:32
The historically counter-cultural strip of 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill will be home to a concert venue once again! After all the drama and seizure of Your Mom’s House, the Poison…
Sep 28, 2026 · 44:59
Ballots are hitting mailboxes soon and the campaign money is flowing. But where is it coming from and where is it going? In his investigation for the Colorado Times Recorder,…
Sep 27, 2026 · 20:21
What’s a seemingly small project in Denver that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical…
Sep 25, 2026 · 39:35
What are the things you need to know to thrive in Denver? You know, like remembering to bring a jacket regardless of the weather – which may change at a moment’s notice! – or…
Sep 24, 2026 · 25:46
Sundance Film Festival’s Colorado debut is just months away, but there are plenty of homegrown film fests happening this fall and winter. Denver Post arts and entertainment…
Sep 23, 2026 · 29:38
Ball Arena is set to get a $135 million makeover, complete with more escalators and a giant LED screen outside for fans to watch the action. Editor and founder of The Lever David…
Sep 22, 2026 · 35:55
A grocery store or a bar? This is the question at the center of the future of The Holly, a shopping center in Northeast Park Hill. The generational gathering place for Denver’s…
Sep 21, 2026 · 20:51
Green chile is a staple of Colorado cuisine – both the pepper itself and the spicy, soupy stew used to smother everything from burritos and french fries to eggs and hamburgers.…
Sep 20, 2026 · 29:12
Would Denver be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly…
Sep 18, 2026 · 36:47
The Mercury Cafe is back! Again! This time around, the buyers are asking the community what they want from this legendary space before moving into it. Can a cultural icon be…
Sep 17, 2026 · 31:10
Denver chefs and restaurateurs celebrated this week when both the Michelin Guide announced its 2026 winners and the New York Times dropped its 50 best restaurants in America…
Sep 16, 2026 · 30:24
A new poll out this week says Coloradans have strong feelings about AI and data centers, offering an interesting look at how age, political affiliation, and gender play into the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 31:43
Thirty-six years after the passage of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Mesa Verde National Park is returning more than 4,000 objects and remains of…
Sep 14, 2026 · 29:14
While office vacancies remain high downtown, one developer thinks this excess of commercial real estate could be better used as housing. Asher Luzzatto has bought multiple office…
Sep 13, 2026 · 27:01
It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Denver, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued to…
Sep 11, 2026 · 39:54
Ballots will be in the mail in less than a month, and there are a lot of initiatives for voters to consider – including Proposition 134, which aims to ban trans athletes’…
Sep 10, 2026 · 36:15
Mayor Mike Johnston officially rolled out his campaign for reelection earlier this week with a big party at Town Hall Collaborative and an interview with Kyle Clark on 9News.…
Sep 9, 2026 · 27:49
After pleading guilty to four felonies in June, a Jefferson County judge sentenced former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods to 10 years in prison…
Sep 8, 2026 · 35:46
What’s up in Aurora lately? Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has been taking a new and low-key approach to homelessness; data center regulations are on the table, teens are taking over…
Sep 6, 2026 · 23:06
Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Denver? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From license…
Sep 4, 2026 · 33:18
Denver is finally getting serious about saving Sloan’s Lake, with Mayor Johnston announcing Wednesday a new $50 million proposal to dredge the lake and protect it for future…
Sep 3, 2026 · 37:04
With school starting and phone bans going in effect, kids in Colorado already have a lot on their plates this fall. Over 160 schools across the state are participating in a…
Sep 2, 2026 · 33:42
Starting October 1st, Denverites are officially banned from watering their lawns, despite threats of fines and restrictions already being in place. But what about the state’s…
Sep 1, 2026 · 23:56
Summer is lingering and there’s still plenty of time to enjoy all that the Mile High City has to offer. So, how do you squeeze the last moments out of these warm days and nights?…
Aug 31, 2026 · 20:34
How can Denver solve the housing affordability problem? A new poll from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project and Housing Forward Colorado says more than 60% of Denverites…
Aug 30, 2026 · 28:47
The Denver airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh…
Aug 28, 2026 · 32:32
This week Denver DSA officially endorsed current District 8 council member Shontel Lewis for mayor – a race voters won’t be deciding until next April. A new poll shows Lewis is…
Aug 27, 2026 · 28:25
New data centers are popping up across the country, including right here in Colorado. Many communities have concerns, including how much energy they will use and what kind of…
Aug 26, 2026 · 37:54
Denver’s $200 million budget shortfall is impacting everything from city services to road repairs to our parks system – and the latest casualty could be housing, with the city’s…
Aug 25, 2026 · 38:39
Host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love are opening the City Cast Denver mailbag to hear from you, our dear listeners. They discuss what the transition from thrift store…
Aug 24, 2026 · 26:38
RiNo is on the precipice of getting a second grocery store, but Sprouts Farmers Market can’t move into the former Blue Moon property without some financial help. Specifically,…
Aug 23, 2026 · 26:08
How often are you out in nature in Denver? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly…
Aug 21, 2026 · 33:35
What does Denver sound like? Many musicians have put their hearts and souls into writing songs about the Mile High City, but which tracks stand out? Denver Post entertainment…
Aug 20, 2026 · 35:31
Multiple bear spottings around the Denver metro have got some conspiracy theories swirling online; is the drought really the reason bears are wandering down into suburban areas,…
Aug 19, 2026 · 37:23
Did the brewery scene in Denver age well? What about the whole scooter situation? Molly Smith, host of the “Did That Age Well?” podcast, joins producer Olivia Jewell Love to…
Aug 18, 2026 · 39:01
The state’s public health department is ordering the GEO Group to provide information about tuberculosis at an Aurora immigration detention facility, but the private corrections…
Aug 17, 2026 · 51:13
Denver might not boast the same star-studded celebrity lists like LA or NYC, but the Mile High has its own group of movers and shakers that have their finger on the pulse in this…
Aug 16, 2026 · 24:40
What will Denver do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill,…
Aug 14, 2026 · 31:42
Veo scooters,bikes, and trikes are ready to ride on nearly every corner in Denver, but whose job is it to enforce their rules of the road? Contributor Michelle Jackson joins…
Aug 13, 2026 · 34:36
Denver is officially entering the “sando” chat. Multiple restaurants around the Mile High are now serving these Japanese milk-bread sandwiches that are just begging you to take…
Aug 12, 2026 · 38:03
The robotaxi company Waymo has been testing cars around Denver. Last Thursday, one of the autonomous vehicles got itself stuck in the middle of BRT construction on Colfax and…
Aug 11, 2026 · 39:50
Rep. Alex Valdez is coming up on the term limit for his stint as the House District 5 representative, and he’s looking back on some of the highs and lows of his time under the…
Aug 10, 2026 · 28:44
The Broncos have released updated renderings of what the new development around new stadium could look like at Burnham Yard. Now, that’s got everyone thinking about what to do…
Aug 7, 2026 · 29:26
As much as you love Denver, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y’all certainly have complaints, questions, and quandaries. On…
Aug 6, 2026 · 31:00
Why did City Council backtrack on letting bars and nightclubs stay open to 4 a.m.? And who exactly was in favor of later let-out times in the first place? Denver Post city…
Aug 5, 2026 · 35:26
Gov. Jared Polis has been raising some eyebrows lately, and not just for his loud outfit at Colorado’s 150th birthday party. The outgoing governor recently joined CPR News’ Ryan…
Aug 4, 2026 · 38:05
After a bout of heavy rain in Denver last week, The Squire Lounge on Colfax was left several feet underwater, and people online are looking for someone to blame. Politics…
Aug 3, 2026 · 30:56
‘Tis the season for sweet and icy treats! From a classic mangonada to innovative ice cream nachos, we’ve rounded up a list of great local spots to cool down with delicious…
Aug 2, 2026 · 27:14
Do you know how zoning laws affect Denver’s housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build tall…
Jul 31, 2026 · 35:05
We’re in the thick of the summer season! There’s no end to the high temps in sight, so how do you stay cool and keep your sanity? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval and…
Jul 30, 2026 · 29:44
You know that busted old, abandoned home down the block? City officials revamped the regulations around these neglected properties last year with the hope of cleaning them up and…
Jul 29, 2026 · 28:29
The CoreSite data center in Elyria-Swansea is nearly complete, and some skeptical neighbors are already starting to see their concerns manifest at the 170,000-square foot…
Jul 28, 2026 · 38:43
Denverites will vote in both a special election in November and municipal election in April as at-large councilmember Sarah Parady steps down from her seat for health reasons.…
Jul 27, 2026 · 32:44
Colfax Avenue is undoubtedly one of Denver’s most infamous and storied streets. It’s got so much gritty charm that it’s practically a rite of passage for local journalists to…
Jul 26, 2026 · 26:15
It’s not a given that every Denverite will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional…
Jul 24, 2026 · 25:32
For a long time, Mexican food in Denver was seen as an unchangeable, untouchable cuisine. While Den-Mex is still king, local chefs are breaking with tradition and plating up…
Jul 23, 2026 · 36:26
On Tuesday night, Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his annual State of the City address, which included a pilot program for universal childcare, plans for supporting developers in…
Jul 22, 2026 · 35:29
Denverites can’t seem to stop watering their lawns. Amid a drought, Denver Water says they’ve asked customers to cut water usage by 20%, yet the city is “far behind” on that goal…
Jul 21, 2026 · 32:28
Gov. Jared Polis popped up on both CNN and Fox News this weekend to talk about his unfavorable view of socialism. In the wake of democratic socialist Melat Kiros winning the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 38:07
Sure, the new BRT line gets all the headlines these days as transit construction dominates Colfax, but this corridor is always changing. From new businesses opening (and some…
Jul 19, 2026 · 27:14
Sometimes it can feel like the Denver government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee. What Chattanoogans…
Jul 17, 2026 · 32:28
Could the 16th Street shuttle disappear for good? As RTD grapples with a quarter-billion dollar budget shortfall, dozens of light rail lines, bus routes, and shuttle services…
Jul 16, 2026 · 32:16
Parents and daycare providers have been sounding the alarm that childcare in Denver is expensive, hard to find, or hard to provide. This week, City Council took a small step to…
Jul 15, 2026 · 37:47
Widening Peña Boulevard is still very much on the table, but DIA officials have recently agreed to explore options beyond just making more room for cars. Could a dedicated bus…
Jul 14, 2026 · 27:03
Victor Marx is officially the Colorado Republican nominee for governor. The former marine who claims he’s performed exorcisms is now tasked with picking a running mate, and…
Jul 13, 2026 · 31:26
Is a burger really a burger without cheese? Can a traditional patty compare to a smash patty? Does a burger taste better when it comes out of a dive bar’s cramped kitchen? These…
Jul 12, 2026 · 33:10
There’s lots to love about Denver, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. Accommodating, accessible, and…
Jul 10, 2026 · 34:44
Goodbye, FirstBank! While PNC promised a smooth transition after it acquired the legacy “Colorado bank for you” for $4.1 billion, many customers are reporting real problems –…
Jul 9, 2026 · 35:06
Did Denver really figure out how to solve homelessness? British news magazine The Economist recently touted Mayor Mike Johnston’s long-term initiative to get people into shelter,…
Jul 8, 2026 · 35:12
Since voting to unionize back in November of 2024, Casa Bonita performers have gone to the table 14 times to negotiate wages, security issues, and workplace safety protocols, but…
Jul 7, 2026 · 38:45
Is the city’s new $5 downtown parking program worth it to Denverites? After Mayor Mike Johnston came on the show last week to talk up his grand new plan to get people downtown,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 35:01
Two years ago, City Cast Denver producer Paul Karolyi interviewed a bona fide Colorado legend – two-term former Senator Gary Hart. He was the frontrunner for the Democratic…
Jul 3, 2026 · 25:01
See if your Denver knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and…
Jul 2, 2026 · 46:15
The primaries on Tuesday ushered in historic change to our Mile High City, with a 29-year-old Democratic Socialist primed to take over the 1st Congressional District seat from a…
Jul 1, 2026 · 31:55
The eyes of the nation were on Colorado yesterday as “anti-establishment” candidates took on some of Colorado’s longest tenured elected officials in the crucial Democratic…
Jun 30, 2026 · 35:16
There’s one issue Denverites can never seem to agree on – parking. Does the city have too much or too little? Is parking too expensive or too cheap? Mayor Mike Johnston has his…
Jun 29, 2026 · 34:15
It’s birthday time in Denver! With America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, and Colorado’s 150th birthday coming up on August 1st, the City Cast Denver team is in a mood…
Jun 28, 2026 · 27:14
Denver voters approved a tax hike in 2022 to fund much-needed sidewalk repairs, and after a lot of back-and-forth from City Council, those repairs are finally underway. Not only…
Jun 26, 2026 · 39:13
Denver is on the precipice of what could be a historic moment; the city’s 30-year incumbent congresswoman, Diana DeGette, is facing a late surge in momentum from Democratic…
Jun 25, 2026 · 39:03
Why did Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael Bennet just lend his campaign nearly $1 million? And is “former barista” Melat Kiros’s campaign surging enough to unseat…
Jun 24, 2026 · 43:57
After racking up two Michelin stars and opening six restaurants in less than three years, Johnny and Kasie Curiel are the Denver restaurant industry’s biggest success story. So…
Jun 23, 2026 · 31:43
It’s officially summer in the Mile High City, and for many Denverites that means it’s time to high-tail it to the nearest shady spot on the bank of a mountain creek. But what if…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:23:58
While there’s been plenty of coverage of the gubernatorial, congressional, and U.S. Senate primaries, smaller but equally important battles are also being fought in Denver – like…
Jun 18, 2026 · 37:54
This week Denver City Council passed new lobbying rules aimed at increasing transparency and tracking who lobbyists work for, how much they are being paid, and what issues they…
Jun 17, 2026 · 40:27
What makes a piece of public art “legitimate”? Denverite recently profiled artist Tom Dorsa, an appliance repairman by day who also installs his own artwork when and where he…
Jun 16, 2026 · 32:56
Over the weekend, a rally featuring congressional candidate Melat Kiros and leftist political pundit Hasan Piker was booted from three locations before settling on the steps of…
Jun 15, 2026 · 27:56
The National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center are forecasting a warm and wet summer this year. So, how do you cope with increasingly higher temps as we move into…
Jun 14, 2026 · 32:56
Do you know how many parks Denver has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to…
Jun 12, 2026 · 48:16
Can Victor Marx conduct exorcisms over the phone? The ordained minister and front-runner in the GOP primary for governor says so, and made national news when HBO’s Last Week…
Jun 11, 2026 · 33:47
Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in congress since 2009. Now, the U.S. senator is running for governor – and is in the midst of a heated democratic primary against fellow…
Jun 10, 2026 · 35:27
Governor Jared Polis is serving his final term and the Democratic primary race to replace him is heated. Attorney General Phil Weiser joins host Bree Davies to discuss his run…
Jun 9, 2026 · 30:17
Host Bree Davies and Producer Olivia Jewell Love are opening up the City Cast Denver mailbag to hear listeners’ thoughts on everything from our interviews with Rep. Diana…
Jun 8, 2026 · 34:04
When it comes to numbers, the story of drug-related overdose deaths in America is simple. They increased slowly and steadily through the early Trump years until a big jump during…
Jun 7, 2026 · 30:30
Denver recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its…
Jun 5, 2026 · 50:09
The Colfax staple Charlie’s got into trouble this week after a video posted to social media showed six little turtles “racing” on the legacy gay bar’s patio. So, was it a case of…
Jun 4, 2026 · 32:25
Diana DeGette has been representing Denver in congress since 1997, winning reelection 14 times in nearly 30 years on the job. The 1st Congressional District is comfortably blue,…
Jun 3, 2026 · 35:34
Could Denver see a new face in congress in 2026? Diana DeGette has held the 1st Congressional District seat for nearly thirty years, handily winning reelection 14 times since…
Jun 2, 2026 · 33:16
Last week the City of Englewood shared a video about the work they are doing to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. But the municipality was swiftly chastised online for creating…
Jun 1, 2026 · 38:14
The sun is out, and we’re ready to take a dip! From a cool way to rent a boat to the best spots to get in – or near – the water on a day trip to the mountains, we’re rounding up…
May 31, 2026 · 31:43
Where would Denver be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what…
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