Colorado Public Radio

Who's Gonna Govern?

Government EN ↓ 39 episodes

Election season is messy. So many candidates. So little time! How to choose? We can’t fill out the bubbles for you, but there are other ways we know how to help. In Colorado Public Radio’s latest season of “Who’s Gonna Govern?” you’ll hear in-depth interviews with candidates in some of our state’s biggest — and most exciting — races. Who will replace Jared Polis in the governor’s mansion? Will Democrats change course from first-term Sen. John Hickenlooper? Can upstart democratic socialist Melat Kiros or CU regent Wanda James beat out super-veteran Diana DeGette in Colorado’s First Congressiona...

Author

Colorado Public Radio

Episodes

Jared Polis, candidate for governor 19.10.2022 40:23

In 2022, Jared Polis is running for reelection as Colorado's governor. The Democrat was elected in 2018. He is a former congressman and entrepreneur. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner Producer: Michelle P.

Heidi Ganahl, candidate for governor 19.10.2022 36:57

In 2022, Heidi Ganahl is the Republican nominee for governor. She currently serves as a CU regent, making her the only Republican to hold statewide office in Colorado. She is also an entrepreneur, founding a doggy daycare business called Camp Bow Wow, which she has sold. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: R...

Walker Stapleton On What He Would Do As Governor 15.10.2018 26:42

In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Walker Stapleton, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, talks about sports gambling taxes as a way to fix our transportation troubles, education taxes, tariffs and whether […]

Jared Polis On What He Would Do As Governor 14.10.2018 25:49

In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Jared Polis, the Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, talks about Amazon’s HQ2, growth, transportation, education taxes, health care costs, and his resolution to […]

Primary Winners: Jared Polis, Democrat And Walker Stapleton, Republican 29.06.2018 16:31

Episode 10: The Colorado Primary is over and voters have spoken. Host Ryan Warner speaks to the major party winners before the campaign kicks off in earnest.

Bonus Episode: Congressional District Candidates 23.06.2018 15:20

Episode 9: In this bonus episode, we take you to three of Colorado’s congressional districts, each with its own heated primary battle.

Candidate Jared Polis, Democrat 02.06.2018 23:30

Episode 8: The online retail entrepreneur turned politician is campaigning on free early childhood education, state-led healthcare and increased gun control.

Candidate Walker Stapleton, Republican 02.06.2018 23:06

Episode 7: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came to Colorado 15 years ago. He worked with high-tech startups and led a real-estate investment company before public office.

Candidate Greg Lopez, Republican 02.06.2018 22:50

Episode 6: Once Colorado’s youngest mayor and a Democrat, Greg Lopez is now a Republican running for governor.

Candidate Donna Lynne, Democrat 02.06.2018 22:46

Episode 5: Democrat Donna Lynne is the lieutenant governor. She came to Colorado from New York City 13 years ago to run Kaiser’s health care operation.

Candidate Doug Robinson, Republican 02.06.2018 20:26

Episode 4: Republican Doug Robinson is a retired investment banker and founder of the nonprofit, KidsTek, which makes sure high-needs students have access to technology.

Candidate Cary Kennedy, Democrat 02.06.2018 23:08

Episode 3: Democrat Cary Kennedy served as Colorado State Treasurer from 2007-2011 and then as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor under Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

Candidate Victor Mitchell, Republican 02.06.2018 20:59

Episode 2: Republican Victor Mitchell has run six different companies, accruing enough wealth to self-fund his campaign to be the next governor of Colorado.

Candidate Mike Johnston, Democrat 02.06.2018 19:46

Episode 1: Democrat Mike Johnston served in the Colorado Senate from 2009-2017, where public education was a big part of his focus.