http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=1 en-us KUNC Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:19:12 GMT Public Podcaster 30 mailbag@kunc.org Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia no kunc news,colorado Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1610328 Colorado mining companies say they can play a key role in the burgeoning clean energy boom in the state and nationally. But industry leaders meeting at the National Western Mining Conference in Denver this week are worried they'll take a backseat as tax and regulatory policy shifts toward renewable energy development. KUNC's Erin O'Toole speaks with reporter Kirk Siegler from the conference. kunc Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/884652/mp3/news/podcast/204/884652.mp3 00:00:00 no Colorado mining companies say they can play a key role in the burgeoning clean energy boom in the state and nationally. But industry leaders meeting at the National Western Mining Conference in Denver this week are worried they'll take a Colorado mining companies say they can play a key role in the burgeoning clean energy boom in the state and nationally. But industry leaders meeting at the National Western Mining Conference in Denver this week are worried they'll take a backseat as tax and regulatory policy shifts toward renewable energy development. KUNC's Erin O'Toole speaks with reporter Kirk Siegler from the conference. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1609830 More than 600 people attended the first-ever Tea Party convention in Nashville over the weekend. One of the speakers may be soon be linked to the face of the party in Colorado. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with "Colorado Statesman" editor and publisher Jody Hope Strogoff for more. kunc Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/884393/mp3/news/podcast/204/884393.mp3 00:00:00 no JODY More than 600 people attended the first-ever Tea Party convention in Nashville over the weekend. One of the speakers may be soon be linked to the face of the party in Colorado. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with "Colorado Statesman" More than 600 people attended the first-ever Tea Party convention in Nashville over the weekend. One of the speakers may be soon be linked to the face of the party in Colorado. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with "Colorado Statesman" editor and publisher Jody Hope Strogoff for more. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1609819 In Denver, a couple dozen owners of medical marijuana dispensaries spent most of their day Monday applying for the city's newly-required Medical Marijuana license. It's part of a package of stringent regulations passed by the city council last month. KUNC's Kirk Siegler checked in to see how things were going on the first day of the application window. kunc Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/884388/mp3/news/podcast/204/884388.mp3 00:00:00 no In Denver, a couple dozen owners of medical marijuana dispensaries spent most of their day Monday applying for the city's newly-required Medical Marijuana license. It's part of a package of stringent regulations passed by the city In Denver, a couple dozen owners of medical marijuana dispensaries spent most of their day Monday applying for the city's newly-required Medical Marijuana license. It's part of a package of stringent regulations passed by the city council last month. KUNC's Kirk Siegler checked in to see how things were going on the first day of the application window. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1609031 Western ski resorts have been slammed by the poor economy. They're hoping the Olympics will drum up excitement for skiing and snowboarding, and get people booking vacations again. That may be a tall order though. An El Nino weather pattern has brought inconsistent snowfall across much of the region. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. kunc Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/884107/mp3/news/podcast/204/884107.mp3 00:00:00 no Western ski resorts have been slammed by the poor economy. They're hoping the Olympics will drum up excitement for skiing and snowboarding, and get people booking vacations again. That may be a tall order though. An El Nino weather pattern has Western ski resorts have been slammed by the poor economy. They're hoping the Olympics will drum up excitement for skiing and snowboarding, and get people booking vacations again. That may be a tall order though. An El Nino weather pattern has brought inconsistent snowfall across much of the region. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608702 It turns out that green grass may actually have more to do with weight loss and curbing obesity than adding more green produce to a person's diet. KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel has more. kunc Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883913/mp3/news/podcast/204/883913.mp3 00:00:00 no RINGEL It turns out that green grass may actually have more to do with weight loss and curbing obesity than adding more green produce to a person's diet. KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel has more. It turns out that green grass may actually have more to do with weight loss and curbing obesity than adding more green produce to a person's diet. KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel has more. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608665 Temple Grandin is renowned for her work as an advocate both for animals and for people with autism. Now the professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins is the subject of an HBO film that will debut Saturday. It's been a busy few months for Grandin as she travels around the country to promote the movie. KUNC's Erin O'Toole caught up with her by cell phone to find out her thoughts on the film kunc Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883902/mp3/news/podcast/204/883902.mp3 00:00:00 no GRANDIN Temple Grandin is renowned for her work as an advocate both for animals and for people with autism. Now the professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins is the subject of an HBO film that will debut Saturday. It's Temple Grandin is renowned for her work as an advocate both for animals and for people with autism. Now the professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins is the subject of an HBO film that will debut Saturday. It's been a busy few months for Grandin as she travels around the country to promote the movie. KUNC's Erin O'Toole caught up with her by cell phone to find out her thoughts on the film Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608516 Music, Art, film and more along Colorado's Front Range-- kunc Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883872/mp3/news/podcast/204/883872.mp3 00:00:00 no KUNC ENTERTAINMENT REPORT Music, Art, film and more along Colorado's Front Range-- Music, Art, film and more along Colorado's Front Range-- Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608496 Agriculture remains one of Colorado's largest industries - but many people still buy food that comes from out of state. As KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton explains - community supported agriculture ensures more local food can be brought to your table. kunc Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883867/mp3/news/podcast/204/883867.mp3 00:00:00 no THROGMORTON Agriculture remains one of Colorado's largest industries - but many people still buy food that comes from out of state. As KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton explains - community supported agriculture ensures more local food can be brought to your table. Agriculture remains one of Colorado's largest industries - but many people still buy food that comes from out of state. As KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton explains - community supported agriculture ensures more local food can be brought to your table. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608447 KUNC's Kyle Dyas spoke with Ft. Collins band, SHEL who share music and conversation kunc Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883851/mp3/news/podcast/204/883851.mp3 00:00:00 no KUNC's Kyle Dyas spoke with Ft. Collins band, SHEL who share music and conversation KUNC's Kyle Dyas spoke with Ft. Collins band, SHEL who share music and conversation Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1607660 Last week's acquisition of computer giant Sun Microsystems by Oracle Corporation has left many wondering about what future holds for customers and employees of Sun's Broomfield campus. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Boulder County Business Report publisher Chris Wood for the latest. kunc Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883517/mp3/news/podcast/204/883517.mp3 00:00:00 no NCBR Last week's acquisition of computer giant Sun Microsystems by Oracle Corporation has left many wondering about what future holds for customers and employees of Sun's Broomfield campus. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Boulder County Last week's acquisition of computer giant Sun Microsystems by Oracle Corporation has left many wondering about what future holds for customers and employees of Sun's Broomfield campus. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Boulder County Business Report publisher Chris Wood for the latest. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608770 Representatives from the oil and natural gas industry are critical of President Obama's proposed budget for next year - saying the tax increases and fees he's calling for on traditional energy producers will hurt Colorado's economic recovery. kunc Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883949/mp3/news/podcast/204/883949.mp3 00:00:00 no IPAMS Representatives from the oil and natural gas industry are critical of President Obama's proposed budget for next year - saying the tax increases and fees he's calling for on traditional energy producers will hurt Colorado's economic Representatives from the oil and natural gas industry are critical of President Obama's proposed budget for next year - saying the tax increases and fees he's calling for on traditional energy producers will hurt Colorado's economic recovery. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1607301 Ralph Ellison's 1952 book Invisible Man is considered by critics and readers to be one of the 20th century's best descriptions of the American racial divide. Ellison worked for decades on a follow up novel. But at the time of his death in 1994 he had 27 boxes of notes and no cohesive manuscript. That could have been the end of this story if it weren't for a University of Colorado English professor stepping in to finish the book. KUNC's Grace Hood has more. kunc Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/883371/mp3/news/podcast/204/883371.mp3 00:00:00 no ADAM BRADLEY Ralph Ellison's 1952 book Invisible Man is considered by critics and readers to be one of the 20th century's best descriptions of the American racial divide. Ellison worked for decades on a follow up novel. But at the time of his death in Ralph Ellison's 1952 book Invisible Man is considered by critics and readers to be one of the 20th century's best descriptions of the American racial divide. Ellison worked for decades on a follow up novel. But at the time of his death in 1994 he had 27 boxes of notes and no cohesive manuscript. That could have been the end of this story if it weren't for a University of Colorado English professor stepping in to finish the book. KUNC's Grace Hood has more. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia