/tags/inequality inequality en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-11/how-residents-are-navigating-the-high-country-housing-crunch-in-summit-county The housing crisis is tightening its grip on mountain communities. That’s the subject of the new season of KUNC’s The Colorado Dream. Host and creator Stephanie Daniel joins In the NoCo for a series of conversations about the new season. We begin in Summit County. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-11/how-residents-are-navigating-the-high-country-housing-crunch-in-summit-county In The NoCo /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-06/we-are-still-here-honoring-indigenous-peoples-day A small but growing number of states and communities have begun observing Indigenous Peoples' Day. Ahead of the Monday holiday, In the NoCo discussed its significance with a tribal member and educator. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-06/we-are-still-here-honoring-indigenous-peoples-day Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-04/in-its-third-season-the-colorado-dream-hits-home-with-the-states-housing-crisis KUNC’s The Colorado Dream podcast captures the struggles and successes of residents determined to make a life in Colorado. Ahead of the third season's debut, which unpacks how Colorado’s housing crisis is affecting mountain communities, we explore how these stories reflect the resilience of Coloradans. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-10-04/in-its-third-season-the-colorado-dream-hits-home-with-the-states-housing-crisis Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2023-09-26/the-pain-and-promise-of-elijah-mcclains-legacy-deepen-as-police-face-trial-for-his-death All eyes are on an Aurora courtroom for the Elijah McClain case that went on trial last week. Mclain, a 23-year-old Black man, died four years ago during a violent encounter with Aurora police and paramedics. His death has had major reverberations in Colorado and far beyond. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-09-26/the-pain-and-promise-of-elijah-mcclains-legacy-deepen-as-police-face-trial-for-his-death Robyn Vincent /news/2023-05-15/patrolling-the-hallways-how-attitudes-on-protecting-kids-policing-are-evolving-at-poudre-schools Poudre School District has kept police in schools despite efforts from community members in recent years to remove them. How is that decision shaking out following threats and gun violence in other Colorado schools? Mon, 15 May 2023 15:16:51 GMT /news/2023-05-15/patrolling-the-hallways-how-attitudes-on-protecting-kids-policing-are-evolving-at-poudre-schools Robyn Vincent /regional-news/2023-01-12/economic-think-tank-spotlights-mountain-west-micropolitans-but-ignores-wealth-inequalities Small towns in the Mountain West are leading the pack when it comes to economic success, according to a recent report by Heartland Forward. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:02:19 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-12/economic-think-tank-spotlights-mountain-west-micropolitans-but-ignores-wealth-inequalities Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2022-06-03/the-growing-distances-across-the-mountain-wests-abortion-deserts When Julie Burkhart learned about the Supreme Court draft opinion that would end abortion protections, she let out an involuntary shriek from her airplane seat. “Because it felt like such a gut punch,” Burkhart said. “And then after that, getting into the opinion and reading that — it was chilling.” Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:13:11 GMT /regional-news/2022-06-03/the-growing-distances-across-the-mountain-wests-abortion-deserts Robyn Vincent /news/2022-05-18/colorados-groundbreaking-parental-leave-measure-for-lawmakers-could-be-key-to-diversifying-statehouses “It's taken far too long for some of these conversations to happen. But they are happening. And institutions are adapting to the changing demographics of those who are serving.” Wed, 18 May 2022 22:23:10 GMT /news/2022-05-18/colorados-groundbreaking-parental-leave-measure-for-lawmakers-could-be-key-to-diversifying-statehouses Robyn Vincent /regional-news/2022-05-01/rural-hospitals-struggling-to-provide-obstetrics-care Hospital administrators say they are losing money on their obstetrics programs. But many are keeping these wings open anyway to answer a dire community need. Sun, 01 May 2022 21:51:58 GMT /regional-news/2022-05-01/rural-hospitals-struggling-to-provide-obstetrics-care Robyn Vincent /news/2022-03-24/colorado-bill-would-shine-a-light-on-crisis-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people The state could soon join others in the Mountain West that are beginning to address the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Advocates say a new bill recently introduced in the statehouse is a crucial first step in tackling the long-simmering problem. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:14:52 GMT /news/2022-03-24/colorado-bill-would-shine-a-light-on-crisis-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people Robyn Vincent