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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Hear the stirring sounds of Boulder’s Cantabile Singers, ahead of their upcoming performance

6 days ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

play_arrow Hear the stirring sounds of Boulder’s Cantabile Singers, ahead of their upcoming performance Jackie Sedley
Colorado’s legislative session comes to a close

6 days ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Listen: play_arrow Colorado’s legislative session comes to a close Jackie Sedley Legislative Session FinaleThe Colorado legislature has wrapped up its 2025 session. Lawmakers concluded their work yesterday by approving a series of measures, including House Bill 1320, a school funding plan.
Lethal, episode 3: Adele & Isaac Armijo

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On episode 3 of Lethal, KGNU’s premiere series uplifting the stories of those who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning, you’ll hear the story of Isaac Armijo. He was 23 when he died from fentanyl poisoning.
Radio Bookclub: Memory Ward

2 weeks ago | kgnu.org | Maeve Conran

The April 2025 selection for the Radio Bookclub is Memory Ward, the latest book by Longmont author Jon Bassoff. The psychological thriller is set in Bethlam, Nevada, a seemingly perfect suburban idyll. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Postal worker Hank Davies begins to suspect something is off and sets out to uncover what’s real and what isn’t. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Boulder Bookstore on March 7, 2025.
Lethal, episode 2: Elaine & Tiyana Lopez

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.