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City Cast Denver

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

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31:00

Does Denver Need a ‘Slavery Acknowledgement’? Plus,...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/08/06

Why did City Council backtrack on letting bars and nightclubs stay open to 4 a.m.? And who exactly was in favor of later let-out times in the first place? Denver Post city government reporter Elliott Wenzler joins guest host Adrian Felix to give us the scoop from inside council chambers. Elliott breaks down what happened to the new nightlife regulations, explains why council is debating a “slavery acknowledgement,” and swaps wins and fails of the week with Adrian.Adrian talked about wildfire

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35:26

Why Does Gov. Polis Hate Socialism? Plus, Is Our Corn...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/08/05

Gov. Jared Polis has been raising some eyebrows lately, and not just for his loud outfit at Colorado’s 150th birthday party. The outgoing governor recently joined CPR News’ Ryan Warner to discuss some of his latest controversial moves. Producer Olivia Jewell Love is joined by politics contributor Adrian Felix to discuss his comments on socialism and granting clemency to Tina Peters. Then, Colorado continues to see effects of the drought, including emergency fish salvages at reservoirs and even a

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38:05

Did BRT Construction Flood The Squire? Plus, Our...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/08/04

After a bout of heavy rain in Denver last week, The Squire Lounge on Colfax was left several feet underwater, and people online are looking for someone to blame. Politics contributor Adrian Felix is filling in as host this week and is joined by Westword editor emeritus Patty Calhoun to break down the BRT-blame game, talk about some of their fave new businesses popping up around town, and chat about the state of media in Colorado.For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning

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30:56

Cool Down With Denver’s Best Ice Cold Treats

City Cast Denver ·

2026/08/03

‘Tis the season for sweet and icy treats! From a classic mangonada to innovative ice cream nachos, we’ve rounded up a list of great local spots to cool down with delicious desserts. Former food contributor Helen Xu joined host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love last summer to share their picks for the best places to indulge in cold, sugary goodness and make the most of this sweltering summer. This episode first ran on June 5, 2025. See a list of the treats we mentioned: Where to Find

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27:14

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/08/02

Do you know how zoning laws affect Denver’s housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build tall buildings downtown, even for housing — that is, until the local government finally aligned to overturn it. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with Eli Sabin, a New Haven native and one of the alders (aka city council members) responsible for passing this change in recent months. Eli spent years working toward this goal, and he

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35:05

Your Guide to August 2026 in Denver

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/31

We’re in the thick of the summer season! There’s no end to the high temps in sight, so how do you stay cool and keep your sanity? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval and man about town Adrian Felix join host Bree Davies to share their picks for everything to do, see, eat, drink and explore this August – like paddleboarding at the Soda Lakes to catching a chill event at your fave air-conditioned Denver Public Library branch.Got plans tonight? Be sure to RSVP for Good Trouble Conversations:

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29:44

Are Denver’s Neglected Buildings Being Exploited for...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/30

You know that busted old, abandoned home down the block? City officials revamped the regulations around these neglected properties last year with the hope of cleaning them up and stopping the drain on public resources. But according to a new report from the Denver Post, there are still some issues around enforcement, including a loophole one local investor, John Crays, has been exploiting to acquire derelict properties and sell them for a profit. In light of this ongoing quagmire, we’re revisiting a

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27:29

The Data Center Being Built in Elyria-Swansea is...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/29

The CoreSite data center in Elyria-Swansea is nearly complete, and some skeptical neighbors are already starting to see their concerns manifest at the 170,000-square foot facility. Early worries about environmental and noise pollution are starting to come to fruition, with nearby residents reporting low-frequency generator noises. One local science teacher is even using a grant to study the noise around the site, according to CPR News’ climate reporter Sam Brasch. So, we’re revisiting a conversation

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38:43

Is Utah Luring One of Denver's Biggest Companies?...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/28

Denverites will vote in both a special election in November and municipal election in April as at-large councilmember Sarah Parady steps down from her seat for health reasons. Will candidates want to run twice for the same job? And will voters have the appetite to pick twice from an already crowded field? Westword editor emeritus Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies to explain the many complications of this important seat, plus they speculate on why the city and the state are both throwing money at

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32:44

City Cast vs. Denverite: Who Knows Colfax Best?

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/27

Colfax Avenue is undoubtedly one of Denver’s most infamous and storied streets. It’s got so much gritty charm that it’s practically a rite of passage for local journalists to cover the strip’s unique weirdness in some way or another. So for our annual live show at the Colfax Ave BID’s Indie Bash last week, we challenged our friends at Denverite to a trivia contest to see once and for all, who knows Colfax best? Westword editor emeritus Patty Calhoun came up with a batch of tough questions, and we

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26:15

‘Your City Could Be Better’: The Trick to Getting...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/26

It’s not a given that every Denverite will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional incentives could be the missing link in traditional systems of donations and volunteering. Inspired by a waste exchange program in Curitiba, Brazil, Lahey is working to create circular systems that effectively incentivize donations and just as effectively get them into the hands of those who need them. When investment and morale

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25:32

How Denver Chefs Are Changing Our Mexican Food Scene

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/24

For a long time, Mexican food in Denver was seen as an unchangeable, untouchable cuisine. While Den-Mex is still king, local chefs are breaking with tradition and plating up fresh twists on everything from tacos to pozole to birria. In this conversation from last summer, cook and influencer Mario Martinez shares with host Bree Davies how the city’s changing tastes are being reflected everywhere from award-winning fine dining establishments to parking lot food trucks.For even more news from around

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36:26

Are Mayor Mike’s Big New Promises Enough to Win Him...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/23

On Tuesday night, Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his annual State of the City address, which included a pilot program for universal childcare, plans for supporting developers in building 20,000 housing units across Denver, and more. Will listening sessions and task forces lead to a more affordable city? Denver Post city government reporter Elliott Wenzler was at the speech and is on today with host Bree Davies to parse the details – or lack thereof – in the mayor’s major plans. Then they discuss

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35:29

Is the Front Range Train Actually Happening? Plus,...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/22

Denverites can’t seem to stop watering their lawns. Amid a drought, Denver Water says they’ve asked customers to cut water usage by 20%, yet the city is “far behind” on that goal so far. Could government intervention, better incentives, or higher fees be the answer to shutting off the taps? Editor and founder of The Lever David Sirota joins host Bree Davies to talk through our 99 water problems, plus they look at the new draft plans for the Colorado Connector aka CoCo aka Front Range Passenger Rail

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32:28

Inside the Shooting at Aurora's Immigration Detention...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/21

Gov. Jared Polis popped up on both CNN and Fox News this weekend to talk about his unfavorable view of socialism. In the wake of democratic socialist Melat Kiros winning the Democratic primary in Congressional District 1, is Colorado’s outgoing governor out of step with Denverites? Green Chile correspondent Justine Sandoval chats with host Bree Davies about Polis’s comments, plus the tuberculosis cases, mail issues, and recent shooting at the Geo Group’s immigration detention facility in

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38:07

Could Your Next Apartment Be on Colfax Avenue?

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/20

Sure, the new BRT line gets all the headlines these days as transit construction dominates Colfax, but this corridor is always changing. From new businesses opening (and some beloved spots closing) to the hundreds of apartment units coming to the lots that dot the strip, there’s so much to talk about. Frank Locantore, executive director of the Colfax Avenue Business Improvement District (a sponsor of this show), takes host Bree Davies on a walking tour of the famous street during a sweltering summer

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27:14

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Are Chattanoogans...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/19

Sometimes it can feel like the Denver government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee. What Chattanoogans don’t have, they make up for in advocacy, whether by showing up to city council and organizing for change or just doing things themselves. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with creator and city lover Hope Henchey about how she and her neighbors are sneakily and secretly fixing up their city. You’ve heard of the Nashville

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32:28

Is This the End of the 16th Street FreeRide? Plus,...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/17

Could the 16th Street shuttle disappear for good? As RTD grapples with a quarter-billion dollar budget shortfall, dozens of light rail lines, bus routes, and shuttle services could be on the chopping block. Public transit fan and City Cast Denver regular Michelle Jackson joins host Bree Davies to talk about RTD’s uncertain future. They also open the mailbag to hear from listeners about everything from farmers markets to apple pie, and, of course, share their wins and fails of the week. Plus, a bonus

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32:16

Is Childcare About to Get Cheaper? Plus, Local Venue...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/16

Parents and daycare providers have been sounding the alarm that childcare in Denver is expensive, hard to find, or hard to provide. This week, City Council took a small step to hopefully alleviate some of the struggle. Denver Post city government reporter Elliott Wenzler joins host Bree Davies to discuss this regulatory shift in childcare, plus City Council’s other recent debate that could overhaul Denver’s nightlife scene. They also dig into the recent unionization efforts by local sound engineers

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37:47

Would You Take the Bus to DIA? Plus, Long Lines at...

City Cast Denver ·

2026/07/15

Widening Peña Boulevard is still very much on the table, but DIA officials have recently agreed to explore options beyond just making more room for cars. Could a dedicated bus lane be in the highway’s future? Editor-in-chief of The Lever David Sirota joins host Bree Davies to talk about all the ways to get to DIA. Also, they dig into the latest numbers on aggressive driving and Colorado’s very bad road rage problem. Then, Water World’s brand new Summit Canyon opens this week and David has thoughts

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