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BRT Construction vs. Small Businesses, Asia Center Redevelopment Updates, and Little Man Goes National
May 5, 2026
36m 37s
Conservatives in Colorado Have a Secret Influence Machine. And It Might Be Working.
May 4, 2026
41m 04s
Who Wants THC Drinks? Plus, Bars Banking on Nostalgia and Our Asian Food Week Recs
May 1, 2026
44m 12s
Your Guide to May 2026 in Denver
Apr 30, 2026
35m 42s
A New LoDo Let-Out Fix? Plus, REI Boycott Beef and Denver's Surprising Smell Ranking
Apr 29, 2026
39m 14s
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| 5/5/26 | BRT Construction vs. Small Businesses, Asia Center Redevelopment Updates, and Little Man Goes National | Construction on the Bus Rapid Transit project on Colfax has officially moved into Aurora, and the end is in sight! So, we are looking ahead to the BRT line planned for Federal Boulevard, where the recent news of the proposed redevelopment of the Asia Center strip mall sparked a wave of concerns about, among other things, the impact of construction on small businesses. Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi talk about how the community outreach is going on Federal, then dig into the data showing the effects of construction on Colfax businesses so far. Plus, a listener comment about Little Man Ice Cream’s big news. Paul mentioned the Colorado Boulevard BRT open house planned for May 13 at Clayton Early Learning Center and referenced this Denver7 report on the Colfax BRT project breaking ground in Aurora. Bree mentioned Katrina Nguyen’s post about the Asia Center redesign renderings and the Federal Boulevard BRT pop-up at Mi Casa Resource Center on May 9. 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: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about BRT? Worth the hassle of construction? 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 May 5th episode: Denver Art Museum TaskRabbit Multipass Choir league 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 | 36m 37s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Conservatives in Colorado Have a Secret Influence Machine. And It Might Be Working. | Democrats in Colorado are expected to retain control of the state legislature, governor’s mansion, and every statewide office this year, but that doesn’t mean conservatives aren’t having an impact! Logan M. Davis is a reporter with the progressive media outlet Colorado Times Recorder, and he’s dedicated himself to untangling the mysterious web of think tanks, dark money groups and billionaires who are finding ways to push public policy in our state to the right. Davis joins host Bree Davies to dig into “The Redprint”, his ongoing investigation into how the money moves and where the power lies. Bree and Logan talked about two ballot measures – one focused on harsher sentencing for fentanyl possession and the other to allow local law enforcement to work with ICE – that will be on Colorado ballots this fall. 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: membership.citycast.fm 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 May 4th episode: Denver Art Museum TaskRabbit Multipass Choir league Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise | 41m 04s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Who Wants THC Drinks? Plus, Bars Banking on Nostalgia and Our Asian Food Week Recs✨ | THC drinksbars+4 | Sara Rosenthal | City Cast DenverCity Records+4 | — | THC-infused drinksColorado+7 | — | 44m 12s | |
| 4/30/26 | Your Guide to May 2026 in Denver✨ | local eventsDenver activities+3 | Michelle Polizzi | City Cast Denver | DenverCoors Field | DenverMay 2026+5 | The Delores Project | 35m 42s | |
| 4/29/26 | A New LoDo Let-Out Fix? Plus, REI Boycott Beef and Denver's Surprising Smell Ranking✨ | LoDo nightclub districtREI boycott+3 | Elliott Wenzler | Denver PostDepartment of Licensing and Consumer Protection+1 | LoDoDenver+2 | LoDonightclubs+6 | Delores Project | 39m 14s | |
| 4/28/26 | Downtown Ice Cream Project Melts, Frank Azar’s Hollywood Connections, and Your Bucket-List Meals✨ | Downtown DevelopmentIce Cream Project+3 | Patty Calhoun | Westword5280 Magazine | Denverdowntown Denver | Museum of Ice CreamFrank Azar+5 | The Delores Project | 37m 55s | |
| 4/27/26 | What We Learned While Investigating DIA Conspiracies✨ | conspiracy theoriesDenver International Airport+4 | Dave Chung | City Cast | Denver International Airport | DIA conspiraciessecret tunnels+5 | The Delores project | 50m 38s | |
| 4/26/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': Meet Nashville's Rogue Bench Builders — Presented By City Cast Denver✨ | DIY urban projectsinfrastructure improvement+3 | Marie Cecile Anderson | To Nashville, With LoveCity Cast Nashville+1 | — | urban projectsNashville+5 | — | 25m 11s | |
| 4/24/26 | Uproar Over Strip Mall Redevelopment, Bucket-List Restaurants, and Surveillance Tech in Schools✨ | strip mall redevelopmentlocal businesses+3 | Adrian Felix | Asia CenterHarm Reduction Action Center+2 | Federal BoulevardAurora+1 | strip mallAsia Center+5 | — | 43m 58s | |
| 4/23/26 | Who is Really Winning the Scooter Wars? Plus, a 30-Year Incumbent is On the Hot Seat✨ | scooter warsDenver City Council+4 | Elliott Wenzler | Denver City CouncilVeo Micromobility+4 | DenverColorado | scooter warsVeo Micromobility+5 | — | 39m 16s | |
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| 4/22/26 | REI Union Threatens Boycott, Buzzy Ice Cream Blows Up, and Who Won the Milk-Chugging Contest?✨ | labor struggleREI+4 | Josh Emerson | REI | DenverCherry Creek+2 | REIlabor union+5 | Denver Art Museum | 41m 43s | |
| 4/21/26 | Should Coloradans Be Concerned About Our Economy? Plus, a New Vision for the Pavilions✨ | economyurban planning+3 | Greg Sobetski | Colorado Legislative CouncilCity Cast | ColoradoDenver Pavilions+1 | Colorado economyurban planning+5 | Denver Art Museum | 40m 21s | |
| 4/20/26 | When Water Will Return to Huston Lake, Downtown's Literal New Fabric, and a 'Peyton Manning-Inspired' Restaurant✨ | Huston LakePeyton Manning+3 | — | City CastThe Dog Stars | Huston LakeColorado | Huston LakePeyton Manning+3 | Denver Art Museum | 38m 54s | |
| 4/19/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Seattle Gives Every Voter $100 — Presented By City Cast Denver✨ | public financinglocal elections+3 | Jane C. Hu | City Cast | SeattleDenver | SeattleDenver+5 | — | 32m 35s | |
| 4/17/26 | How the Pearl Fell Apart, An Affordable Housing Beef, and Live Nation Ruling Local Reax✨ | affordable housinglocal news+5 | Justine SandovalAdrian Felix | The PearlMercury Cafe+1 | DenverJefferson County+1 | The Pearlaffordable housing+8 | The Park People | 47m 27s | |
| 4/16/26 | Deep Lore Behind Idaho Springs’ New Gondola, Another Downtown Closure, and Wacky Weather Wardrobe Essentials✨ | retail trendsIdaho Springs gondola+4 | Daliah Singer | Moda Man | Idaho SpringsDenver+2 | Moda ManIdaho Springs gondola+5 | — | 42m 40s | |
| 4/15/26 | Local TV News vs. Instagram Influencers, Avs/Nuggs Playoff Stories to Watch, and Would You Eat a Beaver? | Denver’s local TV news scene is on the precipice of a big shake-up, with Fox31’s parent company Nexstar poised to acquire 9News’ parent company TEGNA. But the $6.2 billion deal isn’t done yet, as multiple federal and state antitrust lawsuits against the merger wind their way through the courts. So, do Denverites still rely on the nightly news for the latest information? Comedian and Casa Bonita actor Joshua Emerson joins host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love to dig into the Denver Post’s recent story on local media and the attention economy. Plus, they discuss the best talking points for non-sports people to use during the Avalanche and Nuggets’ upcoming playoffs. Oh, and if you’re a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you’ll get a BONUS segment today on beavers – should we hunt them? And who would eat one? P.S. Our spring membership drive starts today! Become a City Cast Denver Neighbor for just $10 a month or $100 a year to get great perks and help us keep this local journalism operation going! 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: membership.citycast.fm Do you get your news from traditional media or social media? 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 April 15 episode: The Park People TaskRabbit Denver Health DOTI University of Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise | 40m 03s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Can 80k Save Denver's Last Lesbian Bar? Plus, Denver's Big Pitch for the DNC and 'Third Space' Overload | Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was in New Orleans last week along with someone dressed up like the Big Blue Bear to help make the case that the Mile High City should host the Democratic National Convention in 2028, when the party will formally announce its next presidential nominee. Will a dancing bear do the trick? Or will Denver lose out to Boston or Philly? Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about how Denver’s political narrative stacks up. Plus, a lesbian bar in a legendary building raised more than $80,000 on GoFundMe over the weekend after announcing they might close, and City Cast listeners weigh in on squirrel precautions. What do you think about The Pearl? Would you pitch in $5 a month to help keep it running? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 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: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode: The Park People TaskRabbit Denver Health DOTI University of Denver Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVERBOGO for an exclusive Buy One, Give One offer running from April 12th to April 18th Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise | 38m 29s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Gardening Tips for Denver's Drought Restricted Summer | From an unseasonably warm winter to the premature blooms of an early spring, Colorado’s wacky weather has left Denver gardeners stumped. But fear not – our resident gardening expert Ann Marie Awad is here! They sit down with host Bree Davies to answer City Cast Denver listeners and readers’ burning questions about cultivating veggies during a drought, the best chemical-free ways to ward off grasshoppers and squirrels, and why planting a tree right now might be the best thing you can do for your garden in the years to come. Bree and Ann Marie discussed a few great resources, including the City’s “Be a Smart Ash” tree replacement program, The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees program, and the water permits available for new saplings. They also discussed Denver’s drought watering schedule, how to capture “grey water,” and the Denver Botanic Gardens and CSU Extension’s Master Gardener support services. 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: membership.citycast.fm 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 April 13th episode: The Park People TaskRabbit Denver Health DOTI University of Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise | 40m 13s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 | 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Portland’s Considering Hiring a Night Mayor — Presented By City Cast Denver | Denverites, what do you do when your night life starts to dwindle? Nightlife is a huge economic driver for cities, but city offices are often closed when those businesses need help. That’s why Portland is considering hiring a Night Mayor. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza about what this new position would do, and if it is the answer to the pandemic’s enduring negative impact on walkability, small businesses, and nightlife in cities everywhere. Plus, should your city be weirder? Mentioned on the show: "Can a Night Mayor Revive Downtown Portland?" (City Cast Portland) 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. | 25m 51s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Lakewood Backtracks on Housing Density, Inside the RTD Drama, and Shirtless Rockies Fans | Lakewood voters sent a big statement to the rest of Colorado this week, with the campaign to reverse the Denver suburb’s new housing density rules dominating Tuesday’s special election. But what exactly does this election say about Coloradans and the housing affordability issue? RTD Board director Chris Nicholson joins producers Olivia Jewell Love and Paul Karolyi to discuss the blowback to density we’re seeing across the metro area. Plus, Nicholson shares the inside story of the negotiations that led to RTD CEO and GM Debra Johnson stepping down and some new details on the push for Front Range Passenger Rail. And finally, of course, our wins and fails of the week, featuring Blucifer’s butthole and the THC-infused soda trend. Want access to today’s inaugural Neighbors-only bonus segment? Support City Cast Denver and get lots of great perks by becoming a member today: membership.citycast.fm Paul mentioned this painting based on his photo of Blucifer and the song “Blucifer” by Ritmo Cascabel. 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: membership.citycast.fm 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 | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | Xcel Takes on Data Centers, RTD's Big Shakeup, and Former Mayor Hancock: Real Estate Mogul? | There was a huge shakeup at Denver’s transit provider RTD yesterday as CEO and GM Debra Johnson declined to renew her contract, effectively ending her leadership of the agency after leading it through the pandemic, some costly light rail maintenance projects, and a recent decline in ridership. Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi discuss the breaking news before Chandra Thomas Whitfield, a host of Colorado Matters on CPR, joins to talk about Xcel’s latest proposal for data centers and what former mayor Michael Hancock has been up to since he left office in 2023. Today is Local News Day! That means it’s a perfect time to sign up for membership to support City Cast Denver. Help make sure we can keep covering the local stories that matter to you – and get great perks! Sign up now at membership.citycast.fm. Bree also discussed our recent coverage of the turmoil at RTD: Paul’s interview with Debra Johnson Paul’s conversation about the RTD board reform proposal Our Friday show with RTD director Chris Nicholson Paul mentioned a statement RTD shared in response to an interview request for Debra Johnston from RTD Board Chair Patrick O’Keefe: "On behalf of RTD’s Board of Directors, I want to express our appreciation to Debra for her continued dedication and service to the agency, its employees, and our customers. For more than five years, she has diligently led RTD, and the Board looks forward to her continued leadership in the coming year. Debra has agreed to work closely with the Board to ensure there’s a smooth transition after the conclusion of her contract in May 2027. Under her leadership as the General Manager and CEO, RTD has significantly improved personal safety and security, addressed a backlog of maintenance, mitigated workforce vacancy concerns, and implemented several across-the-board customer experience initiatives. The agency is in a much better place because of her dedication, and RTD’s solid foundation she created, including a strong and capable Leadership Team, will support the agency’s ongoing successes." 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: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Debra Johnson leaving RTD? We want to hear from you! 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 | 38m 17s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Why are Denver Lakes Disappearing? Plus, Blucifer on Hulu and Disneyland on Colorado Boulevard | What is happening to Huston Lake? The southwest Denver body of water has almost completely dried up, taking with it some of the park’s flora and fauna and leaving neighbors concerned. Regular contributor and host of the Square State podcast Michelle Jackson joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to dig into the sorry recent state of Denver’s park lakes. Plus, they discuss the sci-fi series “Paradise,” why the Mile High City seems to be a perfect setting for so many fictional alternate realities, and answer listener questions about RTD and Denver Summit FC. What do you think about Huston Lake drying up? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Paul quoted from Carl Abbott’s article about sci-fi “Rocky Mountain Refuge” and recommended Patricia Limerick’s history of Denver Water, “Ditch in Time.” Michelle talked about Epic Sky Trek in Castle Rock and remembered the lake she was talking about – Lower Church Lake. 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: membership.citycast.fm Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise | 37m 51s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Polis and Boebert at the Rockies Game, Denver's Next Top Mascot, and More from the Mailbag! | Could prediction markets in politics mean more participation from voters? What if the Denver Summit FC’s mascot was a giant sun? Where’s the best place in the city to watch Denver’s own Nini Coco compete in the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race next week? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are digging into the City Cast Denver mailbag today to respond to listeners’ questions, comments, and thoughts. Plus, Governor Jared Polis and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert snapped a photo together at the Rockies’ home opener on Friday and of course we have thoughts about it! Paul mentioned Blaze, Water World’s new mascot. Thanks to listener Benton who pointed us toward the new support line for folks struggling with gambling issues: 1-800-MY-RESET 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: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Polis snapping a selfie with Boebert? We want to hear from you! 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 April 7th episode: 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 | 38m 59s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Are Denver Restaurants Really in Crisis? It’s Complicated. | It feels like every week, another Denver restaurant is closing – Enzo’s End Pizzeria served its last slice on Friday, Imperial Chinese shuttered out of the blue after 41 years, and local chain Little India announced it will close its 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. location in the coming months. Is it due to rising food costs? The ongoing concern of high rents? Or, is it the price of labor? Last month’s 2025 State of Denver Restaurants Report points to the city’s rising tipped minimum wage as a major issue for restaurants, bars, and cafes; Councilman Darrell Watson has even hinted at a plan to address labor costs. But Lindsay Dalton, co-owner of The Weathervane Cafe, disagrees and she’s part of a growing chorus of business owners who are pushing back. She joins host Bree Davies to make her case. Lindsay mentioned the city’s 2023 minimum wage report and Matthew Fritz-Maur, who runs the Denver Labor division of the Denver Auditor’s office and who was on the podcast in 2023 talking about his investigation into wage theft at strip clubs. Weathervane Cafe was previously featured in a New Yorker article last year about President Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ policy. We reached out to Denver Labor to ask more about Fritz-Maur’s critiques of the restaurant report. He was unable for comment, but a spokesperson shared this fact sheet their office has prepared and the following statement about that document: “We compiled it as restaurants have reached out to us with questions about [Colorado Restaurant Association’s] information and generally about the tip credit. We have multiple times asked CRA for their source material to support their findings and they have not yet provided it to us. The Auditor’s Office and Denver Labor is neutral on the issue of adjusting the tip credit, but we feel it is our responsibility to provide business owners and the public with independent research to make informed decisions.” 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: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about tipping in Denver? Is it out of control? Would Denverites get "sticker shock” from all-inclusive pricing? We want to hear from you! 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 | 28m 03s | ||||||
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