COMMENTARY: CAMPING COLORADO’S “WILD” SIDE
Commentator Rebekah Shardy find it odd that we’re constantly warned about dangerous wildlife, when human beings are often the biggest threat to campers. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

THE MODERN-DAY COAL MINER
We’ve all heard historical accounts of dark, dangerous working conditions faced by coal miners. But have you ever wondered what modern miners do when they go to work? Adam Burke finds out, by talking with a coal miner in Paonia. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

SCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE
This week, Colorado Springs hosted a meeting of experts who are fighting what they say is a decline of quality science education in U.S. schools. Eric Whitney talks to some of the meeting’s participants. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

THOMAS FRANK SPEAKS
Thomas Frank, the author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? was in Colorado Springs to give a lecture at Colorado College. Eric Whitney was there, and has this report. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS IN PUEBLO
The national media is focused on Hurricane Rita, even as many people are still trying to sort out what happened with Katrina. Meanwhile, in Pueblo, folks are just trying to help hurricane victims get back on track. Anita Miller has our coverage. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

COMMENTARY: JIM WHITE IS SIMPLY DIVINE
Commentator Cynthia Nimerichter talks about Rev. Jim White, and why Citizens Project is honoring him with their annual Divine Award. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

“GOOD SEX”
Issues of sex, and sexual assault, are prevalent on all types of college campuses, from the Air Force Academy to small private liberal arts colleges. Molly Adams attended a presentation on “Good Sex” at Colorado College and has this report. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

CEMENT SHORTAGES
Construction companies in Colorado and throughout the country are facing a shortage of cement. Stephen Raher reports on what’s causing the shortage and what it could mean for the economy. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

URANIUM MINING IN COLORADO AND NEIGHBORING STATES
Joan Zwisler of KSUT reports on uranium mining in Utah and the Navajo Nation. And Eric Whitney has an update on developments with Cotter Corporation’s attempts to bring New Jersey waste to their uranium mill in Ca?on City. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

NEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on the latest allegations of rape at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Stephen Raher has details on bird fatalities at wind farms; and, war protesters at “Camp Casey, Colorado Springs.” [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]