KGNU (Boulder, CO)

KGNU (1390 AM) and KGNU-FM (88.5 FM) are community radio stations serving Boulder and Denver, Colorado. These stations are operated by the Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc.

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Lethal, episode 2: Elaine & Tiyana Lopez

3 weeks ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Parents aren’t taught how to mourn their children. That’s because it goes against the natural order of things. We’re brought into this world expecting to die after our parents do. Death is inevitable, we know this, but we can quell the fear of that inevitability with the expectation of who will outlive who. So, what do you do when reality defies this expectation? Turns out there’s a lot of mothers in Colorado trying to figure that one out.
NPR and PBS will testify before Congress this morning

4 weeks ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Listen: play_arrow 03_26_25_headlines Jackie Sedley DOGE Public Media HearingThe heads of the nation’s two largest public broadcasters are testifying before Congress today to a Department of Government Efficiency subcommittee.
Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub: Erika Krouse

4 weeks ago | kgnu.org | Maeve Conran

In this podcast-only episode of the Radio Bookclub, author Erika Krouse answers questions from the audience at the live taping of the show at the Boulder Bookstore on March 12, 2025. Erika’s latest book is a collection of short stories, Save me Stranger. Listen to the broadcast interview with Erika Krouse where she talks about her new book.
Equity in the outdoors can be hard to come by - but it does exist, right here in Colorado

1 month ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Not everyone has access to the great outdoors – especially in Colorado, where so much of the land has been commercialized. There’s many local groups and initiatives working to bridge the gaps between low-income families, marginalized communities, and the environment around us. Adelaide Reader and Kalei Gopar looked into the community-led initiatives nearby working to break down barriers and foster diversity in outdoor education and experiences, and have this report.
On Death & Dying: The Journey of Dementia

1 month ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

One of the most dreaded illnesses among Americans today is dementia. The journey from diagnosis to death is often long and complex in terms of health care, support systems, and personal losses and grief. It can be devastating in many respects, but can it also include gifts? On this installment of the quarterly program On Death & Dying, host Kim Mooney will discuss what a dementia diagnosis entails, and how different each person’s path can be.
PLAY Boulder cares about Boulder’s environment - and wants you to, too

1 month ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On this edition of Dot Org, KGNU’s Chris Schulz spoke with Angie Jeffords – the Executive Director of the PLAY Boulder Foundation. PLAY Boulder is the official non-profit partner of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department, around since the 1970s. In present times, they work to support fundraising and growth of parks, environmental sustainability, park renovations, and accessibility. They also mobilize communities through advocacy, education, and more.
Radio Bookclub: Penitence

1 month ago | kgnu.org | Maeve Conran

The February 2025 selection for the Radio Bookclub is Penitence, the debut novel by author Kristin Koval. Set in a fictional ski town in southwest Colorado, the book centers on a shocking crime—a fratricide—that tests the limits of a family’s capacity for forgiveness.
Black Talk: A multigenerational look at Colorado’s Black history

1 month ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On this edition of Black Talk, host Michele Simpson speaks with guest Terri Gentry, who is a the historian on the board of directors at the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center. Together, Simpson and Gentry dive into Colorado’s connection to The Great Migration, Terri’s family’s Dearfield past, and where to begin an exploration of Black history here in Colorado and beyond.
“She doesn’t want to die as a man”: Why we need more LGBTQ-informed care

2 months ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On today’s A Public Affair, we talk about people you almost certainly interact with every day. These people are your neighbors, your relatives, your colleagues, your friends. Your host is one of them. Their guest today, Dr. Carey Candrian, is also one of them. We’re referring to queer people. If the current political landscape has taught us anything, it’s that hate and discrimination is still very much alive and well in America.
What Boulder’s new min wage increases means for Efrain’s - and other local businesses

2 months ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

The minimum wage in the city of Boulder and also Boulder County increased on January 1st. Now, minimum wage workers in the city will make $15.57 an hour, while unincorporated Boulder County workers will make $16.57 an hour. The state of Colorado’s minimum wage is $14.81 per hour for non-tipped employees. KGNU’s Don Davis spoke with two locals – one professor and one business owner – about the minimum wage increase.