ASPIRING WRITERS
Anita Miller reports from a writers conference in Colorado Springs, where aspiring authors pitch their work to publishers. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

LIVESTOCK LEGISLATION
Two bills were introduced in the U.S. Senate recently to help ranchers. Stephen Raher talks to a Colorado rancher about challenges facing the cattle industry. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

THE GREENING OF SALT LAKE CITY
Jenny Brundin of KUER reports on Mayor Rocky Anderson’s campaign to make Salt Lake City a leader in the green cities movement. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

CAPITOL COVERAGE
In the final days of the 2005 session, Colorado’s legislators have been discussing private toll roads, the statewide smoking ban, and election reform. Stephen Raher reports with additional coverage by David Wilson. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COMMENTARY: WHY SUPER SLAB IS A GOOD IDEA
In response to our anti-Super Slab commentary last week, Bill Poleson talks about why the proposed toll road in eastern Colorado is a good idea. Poleson is a board member of the Front Range Toll Road Company. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

JOHN NICHOLS ON RAVENS
New Mexico author John Nichols reflects on some quality time he’s spent with ravens. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

CAPITOL COVERAGE
Discrimination was the theme this week at the General Assembly. Adding sexual orientation to the state’s employment non-discrimination statute, tackling equal pay issues, and freedom of speech were all debated by our lawmakers. Stephen Raher reports with assistance from David Wilson. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COLUMBINUS
Brian Larson reports on a group that is staging a play on the Columbine shooting in an effort to figure out what happened on that fateful day. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COMMENTARY: UNOFFICIAL DUMP
Alamosa writer Mary Van Pelt with some thoughts on the meaning of a makeshift dump in the San Luis Valley. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COMMENTARY: SUPER SLAB
Commentator Charles Henderson looks at the proposed Super Slab toll road and says people should pay attention to history. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]