Brad Turner
Executive Producer, In the NoCoBrad Turner is an executive producer in KUNC's newsroom. He manages the podcast team that makes In The NoCo, which also airs weekdays in Morning Edition and All Things Considered. His work as a podcaster and journalist has appeared on NPR's Weekend Edition, NPR Music, the PBS °”șÚ±ŹÁÏhour, Colorado Public Radio, MTV Online, the Denver Post, Boulder's Daily Camera, and the Longmont Times-Call. He likes bike rides, bass guitars, documentaries and road trips with his family.
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Chilly winter nights are the perfect time to cook something spicy â and many folks swear by Coloradoâs signature chile pepper â the Pueblo chile. Today on In The NoCo: We talk with the man who developed Colorado's signature chile pepper â and learn why it inspires so much local pride. Itâs part of a look back at our favorite science-related episodes of the year. -
Earlier this year, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science announced the discovery of a tiny, scorpion-like species in a cave near Boulder. Today on In The NoCo, we hear from the man who identified it â and learn how he has discovered dozens of other cave-dwelling creatures. Itâs part of In The NoCoâs year-end review of our favorite science stories.
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Blinding us with science, In the NoCo shares some of their top conversations with innovators in 2024In The NoCo covers all the topics important to Coloradans and that includes plenty of science. From underground fires to protecting honey bees, here's a look at some of our favorite science-focused conversations. -
So-called 'forever' chemicals are found in many household products â and theyâre linked to a host of health problems. And because they were designed to never break down, itâs nearly impossible to get rid of them. But researchers from Colorado State University and CU Boulder have found a promising new method to break them down safely â using light. Weâll hear more on todayâs In The NoCo. -
Every day in Colorado, we bike, drive or walk on streets that were designed using outdated research and bad assumptions. Thatâs the premise of the provocative book âKilled by a Traffic Engineer.â Author Wesley Marshall, who teaches at CU Denver, discusses how we should think differently about traffic safety in the third installment of In The NoCoâs Holiday Book Club. -
An unusual twist on the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker' is set to open this weekend. It uses Duke Ellingtonâs jazz version of the famous score to celebrate the history of Five Points, which was known in the 1930s and â40s as âThe Harlem of the West.â A conversation with the showâs director, on todayâs In The NoCo. -
Authors and writers are some of our favorite guests on In The NoCo. Theyâre creative, they bring tons of ideas to the conversation and they know how to tell a good story. In 2024 we hosted nonfiction writers, historians and at least one sci-fi writer. -
Many people love the idea of a âforeverâ Christmas tree â one that you plant in the yard after the holidays are over. But it takes some planning and patience if you want the tree to survive. We get some tips from an expert on potted Christmas trees, on todayâs In The NoCo. -
If youâre looking to shrink your carbon footprint, your best strategy may be to start by adjusting your grocery list. Thatâs the message in a new book by a Fort Collins scientist who studies the link between climate change and the food we eat. Author Mark Easter shares his best tips today in the second installment of In the NoCoâs holiday book club. -
After being diagnosed with Parkinsonâs disease, Denver artist Tim McKay wanted to go in a new direction. He started creating art that reflects how the disease is changing his ability to paint. He shares the process of documenting his Parkinsonâs journey through art, on todayâs In The NoCo.
