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Purplish is CPR News' weekly podcast about state politics, state government, Colorado policy, and political identity. This season the show is hosted by public affairs reporters Bente Birkeland and Andrew Kenney. Each week while the legislature is in session, they'll break down the latest developments, look ahead to what's next, and dive into the bigger picture of what it all means.

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What do all the new immigrant arrivals mean for Colorado?

2024/02/23

Denver is cutting its budget to keep up with the cost of sheltering the steady flow of arrivals from the southern border, and that's leading to strain between cities, and questions about what role the state should play.

The first month of session, down

2024/02/08

The session started with a protest over the war in Gaza and the issue has continued to reverberate.

Inside the fight to keep Space Command in Colorado

2024/01/29

From fateful tarmac conversations to contentious committee hearings, Colorado leaders tell the inside of story of their years'-long fight to ensure the high tech command stays in the state permanently. And why it may not be over yet.

Tina Peters is headed to trial – how did we get here?

2024/01/23

The Mesa County clerk is accused of breaching the security of her office's election computers in order to hunt for evidence of massive fraud. How did Peters, a political novice who ran on lowering DMV wait times, become such a pivotal figure in the ongoing campaign to prove false claims that American elections are rigged?

The legislature returns: what lies ahead?

2024/01/10

Lawmakers start their annual session Wednesday, after an off-season that contained more than the usual number of bumps and bruises.

Could this Colorado case determine Trump’s political future?

2023/11/16

We break down the electoral courtroom drama playing out in Denver right now.

What’s up with Prop. II?

2023/10/20

The state collected more money from new tobacco and nicotine taxes than it expected, and now voters must decide what to do.

What’s up with Prop. HH?

2023/10/17

Wondering what this Prop. HH measure you see on your ballot is all about? We explain what this proposal would mean for your finances, and the state's.

Colorado Springs’ next mayor is a man few thought would win. What happened?

2023/06/02

Yes, politics may be shifting in this conservative bulwark, but that's only one part of the story.

Land use, property taxes and party conflicts — how the legislature wrapped up

2023/05/11

The end of session brought dramatic developments, bruising disagreements and a few goofy moments.

The legislature’s spending dance

2023/05/04

Here’s a math problem for you: how do you get hundreds of different bills to add up to one balanced budget?

The year that could change how Colorado grows

2023/04/21

Single-family homes have ruled Colorado development for a century, but Gov. Jared Polis and his allies believe the future needs to look very different.

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4.8 out of 5

205 reviews

Sarah Moped 2023/01/24

My favorite political podcast

It can be difficult to find news about local politics but Purplish does a great job doing just that! I learn so much with each episode and am entertai...

bryyyydawg 2021/04/06

Insightful

Purplish is incredibly insightful for everyone, no matter where you stand on the political spectrum, no matter what level of involvement! I listened w...

daveherrald 2023/01/20

Good way to keep up, Megan makes it weird

This podcast is a good way to keep up on CO politics. Bente and Andrew do a nice job of laying out the issues, contextualizing the news, and keeping b...

tallsally 2021/05/15

Great state legislature coverage

I was lukewarm about the coverage during the election, but the coverage of the state legislature has been outstanding. Whether or not you think Colora...

kdidier12 2021/04/03

Well Done!!

I have been listening for just over a year now. Great content, keep it up and thank you for all your work. 🙌🏼🥳

Luka Mundo 2020/10/17

Must listen for all CO residents

Everyone in CO needs to listen

613JIR 2020/06/08

Wonderful and important

Time flies by listening to this informative podcast. State legislation makes a much bigger impact on our lives than whatever is happening (or not happ...

itzoka 2020/10/11

So Many Ballot Measures :(

I was excited to see you had an episode on all the Ballot Measures. I wish you would do a more thorough dive into the blue book. Your next episode sho...

daveo970 2020/02/22

Great Colorado politics listening

The most direct impact on our daily lives often comes from local, rather than national, politics. This is a fantastic (and entertaining) way to stay u...

nicoke e 2020/02/15

Quick and informative

Easy and fun to listen to each week- thanks for the rundown of what’s happening in our state!

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