Purplish

by Colorado Public Radio

Purplish is a podcast about politics and policy and how they shape Coloradans’ lives, hosted by Colorado Public Radio’s public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. They break down the latest developments at the statehouse, in Congress and in local communities, to find the bigger picture behind the political headlines. Purplish is produced by CPR News with support from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community R

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Amid America’s most expensive election cycle, where’s the Colorado campaign cash flowing? Oct 30, 2026 · 21 min
Israel-Gaza violence rattles Colorado Democratic politics, will protests and primary wins prompt policy change? Oct 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
From exorcisms to campaign finance violations, unpacking Colorado’s 2026 race for Governor Oct 16, 2026 · 32 min
‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’: Part II Oct 2, 2026 · 29 min
‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’: Part I Sep 25, 2026 · 29 min
The Great Colorado Road Trip: voters share how they view the midterms Sep 15, 2026 · 35 min
What the ‘Buc’? Buc-ee’s back in Colorado headlines Sep 4, 2026 · 39 min
Rideshare safety in the spotlight and now on the books in Colorado Aug 14, 2026 · 34 min
Colorado turns 150 and it’s always been a little bit ‘purple-ish’ Jul 28, 2026 · 32 min
Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night? Jul 3, 2026 · 36 min