/in-the-noco In The NoCo en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-30/we-sort-of-insert-ourselves-why-this-colorado-artist-paints-cell-phone-photos-into-iconic-images Like a lot of people nowadays, Artist Rick Dallago is fascinated by selfies. Rick paints key moments in history – or recreates famous works of art -- and then paints a cell phone into the image. His paintings show a man taking a selfie immediately after the JFK assassination. Or the Mona Lisa’s smile captured on a tiny cell phone screen. Rick’s provocative work is the focus of a new exhibition in Denver. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-30/we-sort-of-insert-ourselves-why-this-colorado-artist-paints-cell-phone-photos-into-iconic-images In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-26/hundreds-of-birds-and-other-animals-strike-planes-at-dia-each-year-heres-how-airport-officials-manage-the-problem Earlier this year, a commercial airliner struck an animal as it was taking off from Denver International Airport and had to make an emergency landing. Which led KUNC investigative reporter Scott Franz to ask: Just how often does this kind of thing happen? Scott found documents that show planes at DIA hit birds and other animals hundreds of times each year. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:04:44 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-26/hundreds-of-birds-and-other-animals-strike-planes-at-dia-each-year-heres-how-airport-officials-manage-the-problem In The NoCo, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-25/the-number-of-satellites-circling-the-earth-is-increasing-a-unique-summit-at-cu-looks-at-why-that-might-be-a-problem The space just outside Earth’s atmosphere is getting a little crowded. And that could result in interruptions to the thousands of satellites that help power our weather forecasting and communications. A unique conference at CU Boulder this week asks tough questions about how to regulate outer space. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-25/the-number-of-satellites-circling-the-earth-is-increasing-a-unique-summit-at-cu-looks-at-why-that-might-be-a-problem In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-24/a-groundbreaking-law-boosted-voter-turnout-in-colorados-jails-heres-why-it-made-a-difference Colorado leaders passed an unusual law in 2024: It placed polling places inside every jail, in every Colorado county, on Election Day. The results were striking: Turnout inside the state’s jails increased by a factor of 10. Today on In The NoCo, we look at the reasons why, and hear why other states may soon follow Colorado’s lead. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-24/a-groundbreaking-law-boosted-voter-turnout-in-colorados-jails-heres-why-it-made-a-difference In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-23/leadvilles-massive-ice-palace-was-an-engineering-feat-a-new-book-explores-how-it-came-together In the late 1800s, silver mining made Leadville a wealthy city. But after the silver market crashed, city leaders faced economic hardship. So they decided to try an unusual idea to draw tourists to Leadville: They built a massive palace made out of ice. We’ll hear the story of the historic Leadville Ice Palace today on In The NoCo. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-23/leadvilles-massive-ice-palace-was-an-engineering-feat-a-new-book-explores-how-it-came-together In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-21/art-music-and-theatre-programs-are-dwindling-in-colorado-classrooms-but-some-schools-offer-glimmers-of-hope Arts programs in most Colorado public schools have been cut severely due to tight budgets. So what does art education look like in the state's schools? And where are kids learning about the arts outside the classroom? Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-21/art-music-and-theatre-programs-are-dwindling-in-colorado-classrooms-but-some-schools-offer-glimmers-of-hope In The NoCo, Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-20/how-colorado-shed-the-hate-state-label-in-a-legal-fight-that-went-before-the-u-s-supreme-court It’s been three decades since Colorado voters passed Amendment 2, which banned anti-discrimination laws designed to protect the LGBTQ community. The latest season of KUNC’s podcast The Colorado Dream explores the state’s journey from being known as ‘hate state’ to being a welcoming place for the queer community. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-20/how-colorado-shed-the-hate-state-label-in-a-legal-fight-that-went-before-the-u-s-supreme-court In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-19/how-growing-up-in-colorado-influenced-oscar-winning-actor-hattie-mcdaniels-career Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to win an Oscar. She used her platform to champion civil rights and desegregation. In honor of Juneteenth, we’ll hear a conversation with the author of a book that tells McDaniel’s life story after winning an Academy Award. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:48:02 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-19/how-growing-up-in-colorado-influenced-oscar-winning-actor-hattie-mcdaniels-career In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-18/why-a-cu-researcher-thinks-a-vaccine-against-weight-gain-could-be-on-the-horizon A vaccine against weight gain: It’s something that could be in our future thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-18/why-a-cu-researcher-thinks-a-vaccine-against-weight-gain-could-be-on-the-horizon In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-17/lincoln-hills-was-an-important-mountain-resort-for-black-americans-a-new-history-colorado-exhibit-revisits-it In the early part of the 20th century, Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver created for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. A new exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the legacy of this haven during an era of segregation. We learn more about Lincoln Hills on today’s In The NoCo. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-06-17/lincoln-hills-was-an-important-mountain-resort-for-black-americans-a-new-history-colorado-exhibit-revisits-it In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner