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Boulder Valley FrequencyWhy one local Dem is leaving the party after 50 yearsJune 26, 2026“ I have been integrally involved in the Democratic Party for 54 years. And I am no longer a Democrat.”So starts the conversation with Pete Salas, a lifelong, active member of the party that, for years, has dominated Boulder County and recently has come to control much of the state.In this unfiltered interview, Salas provides an inside look at party politics, describes the growing discontent that led him to finally leave the party, and shares his hopes...
2026-06-2611 minBoulder Valley FrequencyBoCo locals vote guide - June 30 primaryJune 24, 2026Races + candidates listed in order they appear on ballotsIT IS TOO LATE TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT! You must drop it off by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 for your vote to count.24-hour ballot drop box locations: bouldercounty.gov/elections/information/ballot-drop-boxes/CU Regent - District 2Kubs Lalchandani - Technology lawyer with AI expertiseTop priority: Preparing students for the AI economy
2026-06-2418 minBoulder Valley FrequencyBen Sooy wants to set the world on fire: On Holy Fool, mutual aid and local musicJune 19, 2026In honor of our interview with music writer Grayson Haver Currin we’re taking a look at the world of local music.Ben Sooy is the founder of Holy Fool, a nonprofit helping small, local musicians on the Front Range. Holy Fool is pretty new; less than a couple years old. They are the nonprofit sponsor for Blucifer’s First Rodeo, a DIY music festival coming to Denver next month. Ben’s band, A Place for Owls, is also perfor...
2026-06-1940 minBoulder Valley FrequencyThis local rock journalist has Paul McCartney's phone numberJune 17, 2026Sponsor: Regional Air Quality CouncilTake simple steps for better air, and go electric with your lawn care equipment. Through the end of 2026, take advantage of a 30% point of sale discount on all new electric leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and trimmers at participating retailers statewide. Maintaining your property without gas emissions helps reduce ground-level ozone pollution in the Front Range, and to protect your health. Learn more at simplestepsbetterair.orgH...
2026-06-1725 minBoulder Valley FrequencyBoulder Comedy Fest sneak previewBoulder Comedy Fest sneak previewContent warning: This episode contains strong language.This weeks host: Tyler Hickman from the Mountain Ear PodcastThe June issue of Caribou Current hit the racks last week, so we've got another sneak peak at all of this month’s content today. In honor of our cover story about Boulder Comedy Festival, coming to venues across The People's Republic June 16-21, we compiled a few snippets of standup from comedians performing at the...
2026-06-1219 minBoulder Valley FrequencyErie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned landErie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned landJune 10, 2026Sponsor: Central City Opera The 94th Central City Opera Festival opens June 27This summer, CCO is celebrating the 70th anniversary of our world premiere of The Ballad of Baby Doe. The show tells the scandalous historical love story of Silver Baron Horace Tabor, who left his wife Augusta for Baby Doe, a performance which rocked Denver society and today remains a staple of Colorado history. You can a...
2026-06-1022 minBoulder Valley FrequencySkate school in NederlandSkate school in NederlandIn reporting a story for the May issue of Caribou Current, Tyler Hickman asked Nederland skateboarders about the lessons skating can teach us. There's a lot more to learn than just how to do a kickflip — skating can teach us how to persevere, how to fail and succeed, and how to be a good person. This episode is a compilation of some of those conversations.Check out the original story about Ned's skate culture: cariboucurrent.com/stories/ne...
2026-06-0514 minBoulder Valley FrequencyThe People v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock camerasThe people v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock camerasJune 3, 2026Headline linksBoulder sued over Flock cameras ‘warrantless searches’coloradosun.com/2026/05/28/lawsuit-boulder-police-flock-cameras/Law firm warns Boulder City Council about informal airport votedailycamera.com/2026/05/27/boulder-council-airport-open-meeting-errors/Public hearing planned for airport decisionboulderreportinglab.org/2026/05/31/boulder-city-council-to-revisit-airports-future-at-public-hearing-after-contentious-vote/Judge blocks NCAR transferaxios.com/local/boulder/2026/06/01/judge-blocks-ncar-lab-transfer?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_camp...
2026-06-0310 min
CiTR -- Bepi Crespan PresentsIVAN BLACK, TONI DIMITROV / BLANKET SWIMMING, CM VON HAUSSWOLFF / CHANDRA SHUKLA | IUGA.CITR 101.9FM (Vancouver)'s 24 HOURS OF RADIO ART in a snack size format! Difficult music, harsh electronics, spoken word, cut-up/collage and general CRESPAN© weirdness. This evening's broadcast features IVAN BLACK | TONI DIMITROV / BLANKET SWIMMING | CM VON HAUSSWOLFF / CHANDRA SHUKLA | IUGA | ARD BIT | EVA-MARIA HEUBEN | 2K88 / LAUREN DUFFUS / RAINY MILLER / BIANCA SCOUT | TEMPERS | FIONA ZANETTI | UNTER STROM | CELER | DAVE HARRINGTON / MAX JAFFE / PATRICK SHIROISHI | RhaD | RICHARD BÉGIN | KUMA | SOCIEDAD DEL SEGUNDO SOL | BVHZ (B. VARVOHZA) | HAARVÖL | ALLISON CAMERON | SCOTT THOMSON |THE DISCUSSION | EMRA GRID | ENSEMBLE INFINI | RADIO HITO, and OMAR CHEIKH.
2026-05-303h 04CiTR -- Bepi Crespan PresentsIVAN BLACK, TONI DIMITROV / BLANKET SWIMMING, CM VON HAUSSWOLFF / CHANDRA SHUKLA | IUGA.CITR 101.9FM (Vancouver)'s 24 HOURS OF RADIO ART in a snack size format! Difficult music, harsh electronics, spoken word, cut-up/collage and general CRESPAN© weirdness. This evening's broadcast features IVAN BLACK | TONI DIMITROV / BLANKET SWIMMING | CM VON HAUSSWOLFF / CHANDRA SHUKLA | IUGA | ARD BIT | EVA-MARIA HEUBEN | 2K88 / LAUREN DUFFUS / RAINY MILLER / BIANCA SCOUT | TEMPERS | FIONA ZANETTI | UNTER STROM | CELER | DAVE HARRINGTON / MAX JAFFE / PATRICK SHIROISHI | RhaD | RICHARD BÉGIN | KUMA | SOCIEDAD DEL SEGUNDO SOL | BVHZ (B. VARVOHZA) | HAARVÖL | ALLISON CAMERON | SCOTT THOMSON |THE DISCUSSION | EMRA GRID | ENSEMBLE INFINI | RADIO HITO, and OMAR CHEIKH.
2026-05-303h 04Boulder Valley FrequencyICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show upICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show upICE is present in Boulder County and has detained local residents, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a February interview. At the time, Dougherty said ICE activity could increase if Trump targets Colorado for opposing his policies. Now, a Congressional inquiry has been opened in Boulder County, with the federal government sending letters to the DA, Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson and
2026-05-2916 minBoulder Valley FrequencyFeds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder CountyFeds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder CountyMay 27, 2026HeadlinesCongress investigating Boulder, Boulder County over immigration policiesLetters sent to:Boulder County Sheriff’s Officejudiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05-20-jdj-tm-to-boulder-county-sheriff-s-office-johnson.pdfBoulder Police Departmentjudiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05-20-jdj-tm-to-boulder-police-dept-redfearn.pdf
2026-05-2709 minBoulder Valley FrequencyFlocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado CapitolFlocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado CapitolFriday, May 22, 2026First Thing: Thread video that went viral last weekhttps://www.threads.com/@mikenetson/post/DYVnK16kY5O/be-aware-beware/Eyes Off Colorado: Local cybersecurity experts push back against Flock license plate readers“Right now, it's completely unfettered access to the location and personal privacy of every Coloradan.” – Andrew Gentry, Golden-based cybersecurity professionalA bill to regulate Flock...
2026-05-2231 minBoulder Valley Frequency‘Swift + silent’ - Community responds to ICE in Boulder County‘Swift + silent’ - Community responds to ICE in Boulder CountyMay 20, 2026Headlines - linksPrimary Elections 2026: League of Women Voters Candidate ForumsHD19 (Democrats) Primary - VIRTUALMonday, June 8, 2026 at 4pm Join the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81614440096 Have questions for the candidates? Questions must be submitted in advance HERE.
2026-05-2021 minBoulder Valley FrequencyModern-day mining in Nederland — and what it means for Boulder’s watershedModern-day mining in Ned — and what it means for Boulder’s watershed May 15, 2026A gold mine near Nederland is attempting to reopen after numerous violations of Colorado’s Water Control Act. The mine’s owners also sought to expand the mine from 10 acres to 200.The final hearing on that application was set for this month. But just a few days ago, the application was withdrawn amid a sale of the mine to another company, The Mountain Ear reported.The...
2026-05-1514 minBoulder Valley FrequencyUnmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie PaineUnmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie PaineMay 13, 2026Headlines - sourcesPearl Street firebombing suspect pleads guilty; gets life in prisoncbsnews.com/colorado/news/boulder-firebombing-suspect-mohamed-soliman-pleads-guilty/CU Boulder study: ICE raids correlated with higher unemploymentcolorado.edu/today/2026/05/04/heightened-ice-enforcement-harms-us-born-workers-shrinks-workforceRadar mapping: 750-1,000 unmarked graves in Lafayette Cemeterylafayetteco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10049The unseen in between: Bonnie...
2026-05-1320 minBoulder Valley FrequencyMeet Lafayette’s poet laureate, Michele BattisteMeet Lafayette’s poet laureate, Michele BattisteMichele Battiste was named Lafayette’s poet laureate on April 7. She will serve a two-year term.Read more from the City of LafayetteFind more of Michele’s work and keep track of her events + public appearances:michelebattiste.net
2026-05-0824 minBoulder Valley FrequencyTrue grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotelTrue grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotelMay 6, 2026SupportThis podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.comHeadlines - sourcesBill to regulate Flock diescoloradosun.com/2026/04/29/senate-bill-70-lay-over-colorado-surveillance-technology/boulderfrequency.com/2600535/episodes/18782503-flocking-to-dystopia-ai-fueled-mass-surveillance-in-boulder-county-plus-no-longmont-boulder-train-bye-bye-dark-horse...
2026-05-0618 minBoulder Valley FrequencyHello, CoCo: All aboard (and about) Front Range Passenger RailHello, CoCo : All aboard (and about) Front Range Passenger RailGeneral manager Sal Pace talks FasTracks, sales tax and why this train will actually come to Boulder and LongmontBasic details: coloradoan.com/story/news/local/2026/04/10/how-much-will-front-range-passenger-rail-cost-deal-with-bnsf-tentative/89538666007/Longmont station plans: https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/04/09/longmont-front-range-passenger-rail/District boundary changes: coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/front-range-rail-district-boundary-change/Listen to...
2026-05-0109 minBoulder Valley FrequencyAll headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’sAll headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’sApril 29, 2026Sponsor: Ned Farmers MarketThis year’s market will run from May 10 through October 18. The Nederland farmers market is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The opening day theme is “Gold Day" for the market’s golden birthday, because they’re turning 10 on May 10. Wear your best gold, bring your friends and family, and help start the season strong.Headlines - sources:Save the Merc campaign launches to preserv...
2026-04-2911 minBoulder Valley FrequencyFriday Check-in: How "Into the Wild" led a Florida school librarian to leave her job and move to ColoradoHow Into the Wild led a Florida school librarian to leave her job and move to ColoradoThe Librarians is a 2025 American documentary by Kim A. Snyder that chronicles the nationwide book banning movement and the forces behind it. The Town of Superior’s Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee hosted a January 23 screening of The Librarians, followed by a discussion of the film with producer Janique L. Robillard and Michelle White, a public school librarian who left Flo...
2026-04-2446 minBoulder Valley Frequency‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court ruling‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court rulingApril 22, 2026Sponsor: Nederland Farmers MarketToday’s episode is brought to you by the Nederland Farmers Market, opening soon and celebrating its 10th year in operation. This year’s market will run May 10-Oct. 18.To celebrate the farmers market’s golden birthday (turning 10 on May 10) the theme of the opening day is gold. Wear your best gold fit, bring your friends and family, and help start the season...
2026-04-2219 minBoulder Valley FrequencyFriday Check-in; Andy Mann on ocean storytelling, conservation, and bringing it all to the stageJeff Rozic talks with Andy Mann, an Emmy-nominated director, National Geographic photographer, musician, and co-founder of Sea Legacy Foundation.Mann discusses his path from working in Boulder restaurant kitchens and climbing around Flagstaff to building a career in photography, filmmaking, and conservation storytelling. He shares how Boulder shaped his early life, how National Geographic assignments helped turn his focus toward ocean conservation, and why he believes storytelling can help drive real-world environmental change.He also talks about recent work in...
2026-04-1723 minBoulder Valley FrequencyCaribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in NedCaribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned April 15, 2026Sources:Court: Boulder can’t charge for body cam footage in police misconductcoloradofoic.org/court-of-appeals-colorado-law-enforcement-agencies-cannot-charge-fees-for-bodycam-footage-of-alleged-officer-misconduct/Colorado’s Artemis II connectionscpr.org/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-colorado-lockheed-martin-space/lasp.colorado.edu/2026/03/27/nasa-names-cu-boulder-lasp-planetary-scientist-paul-hayne-to-artemis-geology-team/Boulder County: More job cuts coming this yearbouldercounty.gov/news/good-governance-and-county-budget-update/
2026-04-1522 minCiTR -- Bepi Crespan PresentsBRUNO DUPLANT, ZLATKO KAUCIC | FRANCESCO CIGANA, v/a ANTHOLOGY OF ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC FROM PORTUGAL (UNEXPLAINED SOUNDS GROUP).CITR's 24 HOURS OF RADIO ART in a snack size format! Difficult music, harsh electronics, spoken word, cut-up/collage and general CRESPAN© weirdness. This afternoon's broadcast features BRUNO DUPLANT | ZLATKO KAUCIC / FRANCESCO CIGANA | CARL GARI | PHILIPPE NEAU / LR FRIBERG | PRYMEK / SAGE | FIELDS WE FOUND | DAWN OF ASHES | CYRNAI | RUMP STATE | NICOLAS REMONDINO | EPHEMERIS LABORATORIES | BELLO BENISCHAUER | TIMO KAUKOLAMPI | RYTIS MAŽULIS | CARLOS SANTOS | ARROKOTH | DAVID MARANHA | BVHZ (B. VARVOHZA), and JOAO ALEGRIA.
2026-04-103h 01CiTR -- Bepi Crespan PresentsBRUNO DUPLANT, ZLATKO KAUCIC | FRANCESCO CIGANA, v/a ANTHOLOGY OF ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC FROM PORTUGAL (UNEXPLAINED SOUNDS GROUP).CITR's 24 HOURS OF RADIO ART in a snack size format! Difficult music, harsh electronics, spoken word, cut-up/collage and general CRESPAN© weirdness. This afternoon's broadcast features BRUNO DUPLANT | ZLATKO KAUCIC / FRANCESCO CIGANA | CARL GARI | PHILIPPE NEAU / LR FRIBERG | PRYMEK / SAGE | FIELDS WE FOUND | DAWN OF ASHES | CYRNAI | RUMP STATE | NICOLAS REMONDINO | EPHEMERIS LABORATORIES | BELLO BENISCHAUER | TIMO KAUKOLAMPI | RYTIS MAŽULIS | CARLOS SANTOS | ARROKOTH | DAVID MARANHA | BVHZ (B. VARVOHZA), and JOAO ALEGRIA.
2026-04-103h 01Boulder Valley FrequencyFriday check-in; Get out to BIFF, uncut conversation with Kathy BeeckBIFF turns 22 Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic sits down with Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) co-founder Kathy Beeck ahead of the 22nd event — and the last one before Sundance comes here next year. “It's everybody's festival”What makes BIFF special? Collaboration, Beeck says: BIFF partners with local musicians and nonprofits to pull more people into the experience. Story above allHow do you get a film into BIFF? By telling a great story. “ That's what...
2026-04-1032 minBoulder Valley Frequency‘Cancel it’: CU students, profs sound the alarm on AI dealApril 8, 2026SupportThis podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.comSources - Headlines:Half of NOAA staff face furloughshttps://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/02/half-of-staff-at-boulders-noaa-global-monitoring-lab-face-furloughs-as-funding-freeze-drags-on/U.S. Forest Service to close research stations that research wildfirehttp...
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