Boulder Valley Frequency
We cover news, events, and voices shaping the Boulder Valley — all in a tight, reliable package for people on the move. Whether you ride, drive, or walk, our weekly episodes — under 15 minutes each — will help you be an informed community member.
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58 episodes
Service workers describe ‘culture of degradation’ in Boulder Part 2: Boulder weighs cuts to tipped wage
July 24, 2026Sponsor: INSTAARCU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. On Wednesday August 19, get a peek into its inn...
Boulder weighs cuts to tipped wage Part 1: Who gets listened to and who gets left out of local government
July 22, 2026Sponsor: Central City OperaThere are still a few weeks left to watch world-class talent perform The Ballad of Baby Doe, The Marriage of Figaro and more. Tickets start at $32, and the festival ru...
Are cities a pyramid scheme? Exploring Louisville’s growth with Mark Cathcart
July 17, 2026Two housing developments are working their way through Louisville’s approval process. Frequent city council watcher Mark Cathcart gives us the scoop — and explains why continued growth is the only way ...
On the cosmic highway with BoCo-based band Prairiewolf
July 15, 2026Sponsor: Regional Air Quality CouncilAvoid idling your car when parked in parking lots or waiting in pick-up lines and drive-throughs. Turning your car off and on again helps reduce gro...
In the shadow of the mine: Life near Colorado’s most contaminated site
July 10, 2026Colorado's largest Superfund site by area stretches 400 square miles across Gilpin and Clear Creek counties, just north of Boulder County. The site has been in remediation for nearly five decad...
How Colorado's fitness culture (and the rise of GLP-1s) are fueling eating disorders
July 8, 2026Ads for weight loss medication are everywhere. For the people experiencing or treating eating disorders, it’s “a catastrophic situation.” So says Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, a board-certified psychiatrist ...
100 years of high-altitude science at CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station
July 3, 2026Today, we’re taking a trip to CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station. This little plot of land in the Indian Peaks Wilderness operated by CU’s Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research (INS...
Erie green light will bring fracking to BoCo, Plus: Aiming for zero: the economics of childcare
July 1, 2026Sponsor: Regional Air Quality Council Summer is the ozone season in Colorado. Take simple steps to reduce your emissions and improve air quality for everyone. Learn more at
Why one local Dem is leaving the party after 50 years
June 26, 2026“ I have been integrally involved in the Democratic Party for 54 years. And I am no longer a Democrat.”So starts the conversation with Pete Salas, a lifelong, active member of ...
BoCo locals vote guide - June 30 primary
June 24, 2026Races + candidates listed in order they appear on ballotsIT IS TOO LATE TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT! You must drop it off by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 for your vote to count....
Ben Sooy wants to set the world on fire: On Holy Fool, mutual aid and local music
June 19, 2026In honor of our interview with music writer Grayson Haver Currin
This local rock journalist has Paul McCartney's phone number
June 17, 2026Sponsor: Regional Air Quality CouncilTake simple steps for better air, and go electric with your lawn care equipment. Through the end of 2026, take advantage of a ...
Boulder Comedy Fest sneak preview
Boulder Comedy Fest sneak previewContent warning: This episode contains strong language.This weeks host: Tyler Hickman from the Mountain Ear PodcastThe June issue of Caribou...
Erie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned land
Erie to vote on deal to allow fracking under town-owned landJune 10, 2026Sponsor: Central City Opera The 94th Central City Opera Festival opens June 27This summer, C...
Skate school in Nederland
Skate school in NederlandIn reporting a story for the May issue of Caribou Current, Tyler Hickman asked Nederland skateboarders about the lessons skating can teach us. There's a lot more to learn than jus...
The People v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock cameras
The people v. Boulder: City sued over use of Flock camerasJune 3, 2026Headline linksBoulder sued over Flock cameras ‘warrantless searches’
ICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show up
ICE in Boulder County: DA issues guidance on what to do if they show upICE is present in Boulder County and has detained local residents, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a February interview.
Feds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder County
Feds launch immigration policy probe in Boulder CountyMay 27, 2026HeadlinesCongress investigating Boulder, Boulder County over immigration policiesLetters sent to:
Flocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado Capitol
Flocking to dystopia, Part 2: Bill to regulate tech fails in Colorado CapitolFriday, May 22, 2026First Thing: Thread video that went viral last week
‘Swift + silent’ - Community responds to ICE in Boulder County
‘Swift + silent’ - Community responds to ICE in Boulder CountyMay 20, 2026Headlines - linksPrimary Elections 2026: League of Women Voters Candidate ForumsHD19 (Democrat...
Modern-day mining in Nederland — and what it means for Boulder’s watershed
Modern-day mining in Ned — and what it means for Boulder’s watershed May 15, 2026A gold mine near Nederland is attempting to reopen after numerous violations of Colorado’s Water Control Act. The min...
Unmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie Paine
Unmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie PaineMay 13, 2026Headlines - sourcesPearl Street firebombing suspect pleads guilty; gets life in prison
Meet Lafayette’s poet laureate, Michele Battiste
Meet Lafayette’s poet laureate, Michele BattisteMichele Battiste was named Lafayette’s poet laureate on April 7. She will serve a two-year term.