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.
Episodes
78 episodes
Boulder County Ballot Questions 200 + 201: Should BoCo add 2 commissioners?
What does it mean?200 - Should we add 2 commissioners to the current board of 3?201 - IF we add two commissioners, should the county be divided up into 5 districts, with one commissioner elec...
Ballot Questions 300-306: Should Niwot become a self-governed town?
Ballot Questions 300-306: Should Niwot become a self-governed town?Oct. 7, 2026There are 6 ballot items (including 3 taxes) related to the incorporation of Niwot. They are:Proposed Munic...
Who will pay for the city’s aging buildings? A deep dive on Boulder ballot issue 2K
Oct. 2, 2026This week, we explore Boulder’s $400M bond to pay for infrastructure with current city councilwoman Nicole Speer and former city councilman Bob YatesWhat is it asking?Should ...
Boulder + Longmont headlines: Cops, kids + license plate cameras
Sept. 30, 2026Headlines - more infoFormer BoCo Sheriff’s deputy arrested for shooting at cop cars, sheriff’s office in Broomfield, Boulder.
Downtown Boulder property values drop 20%. What’s next for the city's key shopping district?
Sept. 25, 2026In this episode, we explore:10% of downtown stores + restaurants are empty, up more than 2X from 2017 One thing all downtowns need more of: housing...
House Republicans amp up pressure on Boulder DA for immigration policies
Sept. 23, 2026Sponsor: Boulder BookstoreOn Thursday, Oct. 15 see Pam Houston, author of Animals Taught Me Everything, at the Boulder Public Library. The event begins at 6:...
Suncor v. Boulder: Supreme Court takes case asking, Who should pay for climate change?
Sept. 18, 2026This week, Chris Winter, executive director of Getches-Wilkinson Center, CU Boulder’s natural resources law and policy research institute, joins us to explain the historic climate change case being h...
Sundance responds to protests at festival HQ
Sept. 16, 2026Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore On Thursday, September 24, see Thomas Lowe Fleischner, author of Astonished by Beauty, and Anne Haven McDonnell, author of
15 questions with BVSD: school closures, bullying + big tech
Sept. 4, 2026More info from BVSDSchool consolidations + closuresaxios.com/local/...
Boulder-based aerospace company linked to Iran school missile strike
Sept. 2, 2026Sponsor: Boulder BookstoreShannon Hale, Dream Big...
Irreplaceable You: Cocaine maggots, merkins and more with Mary Roach
Aug. 28, 2026Best-selling author Mary Roach (Stiff, Bonk, Fuzz, Grunt, Spook, Gulp, Packing for Mars) explores the surreal science of after-market human parts with her new book, Replaceable You: Adventur...
Under the Influence w/ Tres Voces artists @ BMoCA
Aug. 26, 2026Sponsor: Boulder BookstoreMary Roach book reading + signing
Musician meet-cute: Band speed dating at Lafayette’s Dog House Studios
Aug. 21, 2026Are you a band in need of a new singer/drummer/bassist, etc.? Or a solo musician looking for a new crew? Dog House Studios / Rock for the People has you covered with band speed dating.
Why is dating so hard in Colorado? Experts share what we’re all doing wrong
Wednesday, Aug. 19Sponsor: Boulder Bookstore On Saturday, Aug. 29, come see Samuel Bercholz, author of Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path. The ...
Pedro Silva on joy, grief and the myth of the good man
Aug. 14, 2026Sponsor: INSTAARCU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute wil...
The People v. Big Oil: news from Erie, Boulder County and around the state
Aug. 12, 2026Sponsor: Boulder BookstoreVisit Boulder’s community bookstore on the Pearl Street Mall. On Monday, Aug. 17, come see Eileen Flanagan, author of ...
Boulder TimeBank and the power of alternative economies
Aug. 7, 2026Sponsor: INSTAARCU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute will h...
Karmy wants to reward your good deeds with discounts to BoCo businesses
Aug. 5, 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 30% point of sale disco...
15 years in, Boulder Food Rescue is bigger than ever — but wish they weren’t
July 31, 2026Sponsor: INSTAAR CU Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, also known as INSTAAR, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, the institute ...
Should Boulder use your tax dollars to save the city’s downtown core?
July 29, 2026Sponsor: Regional Air Quality CouncilTake simple steps for better air, to help reduce ground-level ozone pollution, and to protect your health. Taking public transit, carpooling and com...
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 ...