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Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver. It’s the daily news podcast for all Denverites — whether you’ve been here for six months or six generations. We’ll break down the news you need (and want) to know with journalists and culture makers; activists and artists; neighbors and ne’er-do-wells — and John Elway, if he ever returns our calls. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at denver.citycast.fm.. Named Westword's Best Podcast of 2021, 2023

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Kyle Clark on GOP Exorcisms, CD-8 Switcheroos, and Tornado False Alarms

Jun 12, 2026 48m

Can Victor Marx conduct exorcisms over the phone? The ordained minister and front-runner in the GOP primary for governor says so, and made national news when HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver…

Senator Michael Bennet on Housing Affordability, Redistricting, and How He’s Different From Gov. Polis

Jun 11, 2026 33m

Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in congress since 2009. Now, the U.S. senator is running for governor – and is in the midst of a heated democratic primary against fellow candidate, Attorney…

Attorney General Phil Weiser on Data Center Moratoriums, Bike Lanes, and His Run for Governor

Jun 10, 2026 35m

Governor Jared Polis is serving his final term and the Democratic primary race to replace him is heated. Attorney General Phil Weiser joins host Bree Davies to discuss his run for the highest office…

UMS or Blucifer's First Rodeo? Plus, Bike Fest, CD1 Primary Challengers, and More From the Mailbag!

Jun 09, 2026 30m

Host Bree Davies and Producer Olivia Jewell Love are opening up the City Cast Denver mailbag to hear listeners’ thoughts on everything from our interviews with Rep. Diana DeGett’s primary challengers…

Where Denver Falls in the Harm Reduction Conversation

Jun 08, 2026 34m

When it comes to numbers, the story of drug-related overdose deaths in America is simple. They increased slowly and steadily through the early Trump years until a big jump during the pandemic. But…

'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City — Presented By City Cast Denver

Jun 07, 2026 30m

Denver recycles some of its water, but not as much as Las Vegas, where the water there stays in the city. How else could a desert city possibly have enough water for its year-round tourists, a metro…

Council Loses a Progressive Champion, Gay Bar Turtle Drama, and the Summer Mosquito Forecast

Jun 05, 2026 50m

The Colfax staple Charlie’s got into trouble this week after a video posted to social media showed six little turtles “racing” on the legacy gay bar’s patio. So, was it a case of animal cruelty, a…

Wanda James on Working for Barack Obama, Being Censured, and Running for Congress

Jun 04, 2026 32m

Diana DeGette has been representing Denver in congress since 1997, winning reelection 14 times in nearly 30 years on the job. The 1st Congressional District is comfortably blue, but two challengers…

Melat Kiros on Money in Politics, Antisemitism, and Her Run for Congress

Jun 03, 2026 35m

Could Denver see a new face in congress in 2026? Diana DeGette has held the 1st Congressional District seat for nearly thirty years, handily winning reelection 14 times since 1997. But this year,…

Will the Broncos Stadium Actually Get Built By 2030? Plus, AI Backlash in Englewood and Which Congressperson Snubbed Us?

Jun 02, 2026 33m

Last week the City of Englewood shared a video about the work they are doing to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. But the municipality was swiftly chastised online for creating said video using AI –…

Your Guide to June 2026 in Denver

Jun 01, 2026 38m

The sun is out, and we’re ready to take a dip! From a cool way to rent a boat to the best spots to get in – or near – the water on a day trip to the mountains, we’re rounding up our fave things to…

'Your City Could Be Better': How Chicago's Libraries Meet Community Needs — Presented By City Cast Denver

May 31, 2026 31m

Where would Denver be without its libraries? Chicago is opening its 82nd public library branch in June, and loaning out books is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these institutions…

Gov. Polis is Trolling Again, Pattie Gonia vs Patagonia, and How to Be a Water Narc

May 29, 2026 47m

Gov. Jared Polis has been the talk of the town since he commuted the sentence of noted 2020 election denier and former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters, and he’s handling all the attention the way only…

What Are Colorado's 'Unlikeliest' Places to Find Love? Plus, Denver's Tapas Moment

May 28, 2026 39m

From Chef Theo Adley’s French-inspired small plates at Heretíc to Johnny Curiel's Spanish bistro bites at Mar Bella Boqueria, tapas are having a moment. But are these petite dishes all they’re…

Has DIA Finally Fixed Its Delayed Train Problem? Plus, the Fight for Police Reform in Aurora

May 27, 2026 36m

The family of Kilyn Lewis – a 37 year-old unarmed Black man shot and killed by Aurora police in 2024 – filed another lawsuit against the City of Aurora last week, this time alleging systematic…

2026's Precarious Peach Crop, Immigrant Visa Issues, and More Insider Farmers Market Facts

May 26, 2026 32m

A warm winter combined with late-spring cold snaps and ongoing drought concerns are impacting Colorado growers across the state. But what does that mean for the fruits and vegetables that make it to…

Unsheltered Homelessness Drops, Denver Wildfire Concerns, and Was Casa Bonita a $50M Mistake?

May 22, 2026 56m

Are wildfires a threat Denverites should be worried about? After the urban devastation the Front Range experienced with the Marshall Fire in 2021, Denver is working on its own fire evacuation plans…

Who Wins Summer in the USA? Denver Makes Its Case

May 21, 2026 54m

City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Denver host Bree Davies, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a…

Backlash Mounts Against Gov. Polis Over Tina Peters. Plus, Denver Halts Data Centers

May 20, 2026 35m

Governor Jared Polis’ controversial decision to commute former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ prison sentence last week is still reverberating through the Democratic Party. More than 400 Democrats…

What’s Tipping the Scale on Colorado’s Population Growth?

May 19, 2026 32m

After decades of super-charged economic and population growth, Colorado is at a turning point. So, is this state growing or shrinking? And why does it matter either way? Earlier this year, host Bree…

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