Veto-rama from Gov. Polis; diversifying the golf scene

About this episode

This episode discusses Governor Polis's recent vetoes and the Sapphire Golf Tour's efforts to diversify the sport.

From tailored prices to takeout condiments, Governor Polis has been giving his veto pen a workout. Then, Denver plays host to the Sapphire Golf Tour, which aims to increase the sport’s diversity. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Molly Cruse on the turtle racing backlash at Charlie’s Denver CPR’s Rae Solomon on Gov. Polis’s latest round of vetoes Details on the Sapphire Women’s Golf Tour This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

People in this episode

Host: Arlo Pérez Esquivel

Topics covered

• vetoes
• diversity in sports
• golf
• Colorado news
• local government

Keywords

• veto
• Governor Polis
• Sapphire Golf Tour
• diversity
• golf
• Colorado Today

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Governor Polis, Sapphire Golf Tour, Colorado Public Radio

Places: Denver

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