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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. Named Westword's Best Podcast of 2021, 2023
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- Today38 min
The DPS Board’s Half-Decade of Drama, Meet Your Soulmate, and Will a Chatbot Replace Denver's 311 Operators?
Denver Public Schools board member DJ Torres resigned last week, his reasoning being “too much of my time and energy have been consumed by internal conflict.” But this is just the latest issue for a leadership entity seemingly plagued with drama over the last half-decade, including recent allegations against Torres himself that he has missed too many crucial meetings. Politics correspondent Adrian Felix joins host Bree Davies to lay out this latest round of infighting and what it means for kids and teachers in the system. Plus, they talk about the chatbot who could be answering your 311 calls and the photobooth promising to help you find your soulmate. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this October 5 episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy Chalat Hatten and Banker Blue Sky Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
- Yesterday23 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Denver
When Denver looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the involved design firms, about the larger infrastructure the court is a part of and how it’s setting up NYC for climate resilience. Mentioned on the show: Water Square and its creative facilitators: https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/25/grain-collective-basketball-courts-flood-prevention/ Rotterdam’s own “water square”: https://landezine.com/water-square-benthemplein-by-de-urbanisten/ Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
- 3 days ago30 min
Privatizing the Trash, Drones Delivering Pasta, and How to PorchFest
Denverites already pay for trash pick-up, but what if that money went to a private company instead of the city? The city’s waste services are costing more cash than they bring in, and two city council members have proposed exploring privatizing the system. Green chile correspondent and democratic candidate for house district 5 Justine Sandoval joins host Bree Davies to dig into the trash cost dilemma and share their wins and fails of the week. Producer Shane Franklin shares the latest on PorchFest, a brand new festival happening in front yards across Baker this weekend, and if you’re a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you’ll also get a bonus segment on delivery drones potentially coming to a Denver suburb near you. Check out Shane’s article on navigating this weekend’s PorchFest. Bree talked about the Lakewood student suing his charter school over racial bullying and Dave Herrera returning as Westword’s music editor. Justine mentioned the melting of St. Mary’s Glacier and Nikola Jokić re-signing with the Nuggets. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! Do you live in the metro area and pay for private trash pick-up? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this October 2nd episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
- 4 days ago34 min
Will Denver Ever Say Yes to the Duplex? Plus, the Ethics Investigation Costing the City $800,000
A proposal to make sweeping changes to the zoning code was sent back to the drawing board by city council – signalling the end of a push by Denver planners to make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes citywide. Will the Mile High ever get closer to housing advocates’ dream of a denser, more affordable city? Denver Post city government reporter Elliott Wenzler and political correspondent Adrian Felix join host Bree Davies to talk about the density drama, plus dig into an ethics investigation of city attorney Miko Brown that is costing Denver more than $800,000 in legal fees. Elliott shouted out Brian Maass at CBS Colorado, who has been covering the ethics investigation from the beginning. Bree mentioned a poll from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project and Housing Forward Colorado showing Denverites’ support of housing density, and the episode we did on the poll results. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this October 1st episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy
- 5 days ago34 min
Your Guide to October 2026 in Denver
Fall is here — and we’re ready for the sweater weather, cozy vibes, and spiced everything! From finding the right craft meetup to enjoying Little Man Ice Cream’s autumnal ice cream flavors, host Bree Davies, producer Olivia Jewell Love, and audience development manager Grace Zahn share their picks for the best things to do, see, eat, drink, and enjoy all around the Mile High City and beyond this October. Follow along with Olivia’s hunt for the best PSL in town over on the City Cast Denver Instagram! For more information or to RSVP for the Neal Cassady panel, check out History Colorado’s website. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What’s your fave thing to do when fall hits? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 If you enjoyed this interview with Evan Baker, a partner at Chalat Hatten Baker, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
- 6 days ago30 min
Glendale’s Failed Nightlife Promises, New Live Music Venue in Cap Hill, and Duck Liver on the Ballot
The historically counter-cultural strip of 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill will be home to a concert venue once again! After all the drama and seizure of Your Mom’s House, the Poison Pit will usher in the next era of local music at 608 E. 13th Avenue this October. Westword editor emeritus Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies to talk about Denver’s newest independent venue, plus dig into why Glendale’s dreams of an Alamo Drafthouse and entertainment district have been dashed once again. Then, producer Olivia Jewell Love explains why Denverites will be voting on whether or not to force feed ducks in this first installment of our 2026 ballot explainer series! Bree and Patty talked about Westword’s 50th Anniversary shindig, some previous coverage on the Glendale nightlife saga and the rug store eminent domain case. Olivia mentioned the foie gras “terrorism” situation last year. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think should happen with neverending Glendale’s nightlife plans? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this September 29th episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Who Is Funding This Year’s Conservative-Backed Ballot Initiatives?
Ballots are hitting mailboxes soon and the campaign money is flowing. But where is it coming from and where is it going? In his investigation for the Colorado Times Recorder, reporter Logan M. Davis traces the cashflow funding conservative-backed initiatives and measures that Coloradans will be voting on this November. Earlier this year, host Bree Davies sat down with Logan to learn more about the billionaires, think tanks, and dark money groups involved in this complex network of financial and political power on the right in Colorado. This episode originally aired on May 4, 2026 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 If you enjoyed this interview with Terri Reifsteck, VP of Destination Branding & Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 28th episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
- 1 weeks ago20 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Denver
What’s a seemingly small project in Denver that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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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. Named Westword's Best Podcast of 2021, 2023
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