On today鈥檚 episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about new potential requirements for prospective Colorado educators seeking teaching licenses. Then, we hear about the racist legacy of one 鈥渟undown town鈥� in Nevada. Next, we dive into the latest economic boost in the energy industry in Weld County. And, we learn how a failed Jewish farming colony in the 1880s helped lay the foundation for Colorado鈥檚 Jewish communities.
Today鈥檚 guests include: senior reporter for Chalkbeat Colorado, ; KUNR reporter ; professor of history at the University of Denver,; associate professor of English at the University of Denver, ; and former investment banker, . This episode features special reporting by KUNC economy reporter Matt Bloom and Colorado Edition producer Alana Schreiber.
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Today's episode of Colorado Edition was hosted by Henry Zimmerman. Our producers are Tess Novotny () and Alana Schreiber (). The web was edited by digital editor Jackie Hai. We get production help from Rae Solomon ). KUNC news director Brian Larson is our executive producer.
Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show provided by Blue Dot Sessions.
KUNC's Colorado Edition is a news magazine taking an in-depth look at the issues and culture of Northern Colorado. It's available on our website, as well as on , , , or . You can hear the show on KUNC, Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m., or Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
