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
46 episodes
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.
True grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotel
True grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotelMay 6, 2026SupportThis podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequ...
Hello, CoCo: All aboard (and about) Front Range Passenger Rail
Hello, CoCo : All aboard (and about) Front Range Passenger RailGeneral manager Sal Pace talks FasTracks, sales tax and why this train will actually come to Boulder and Longmont...
All headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’s
All headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’sApril 29, 2026Sponsor: Ned Farmers MarketThis year’s market will run from May 10 through October 18. The Nederland farmers market is celebratin...
Friday Check-in: How "Into the Wild" led a Florida school librarian to leave her job and move to Colorado
How Into the Wild led a Florida school librarian to leave her job and move to ColoradoThe Librarians is a 2025 American documentary by Kim A. Snyder that chronicles the nationwide ...
‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court ruling
‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court rulingApril 22, 2026Sponsor: Nederland Farmers MarketToday’s episode is brought to you by the Nederland Farmers M...
Friday Check-in; Andy Mann on ocean storytelling, conservation, and bringing it all to the stage
Jeff Rozic talks with Andy Mann, an Emmy-nominated director, National Geographic photographer, musician, and co-founder of Sea Legacy Foundation.Mann discusses his p...
Caribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned
Caribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned April 15, 2026Sources:Court: Boulder can’t charge for body cam footage in police misconduct
Friday check-in; Get out to BIFF, uncut conversation with Kathy Beeck
BIFF turns 22 Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic sits down with Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) co-founder Kathy Beeck ahead of the 22nd event — and the last one before Sundance comes here next year. <...
‘Cancel it’: CU students, profs sound the alarm on AI deal
April 8, 2026SupportThis podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Ema...
Colorado child care crisis, Boulder vacancy tax proposal, No Kings rally and water restrictions
Colorado child care crisis, Boulder vacancy tax proposal, No Kings rally and water restrictionsApril 1, 2026This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of
NCAR Uncertainty, Police Oversight, and Andy Mann on Ocean Conservation and Storytelling
NCAR Uncertainty, Police Oversight, and Andy Mann on Ocean Conservation and StorytellingMarch 25, 2026SupportThis podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episod...
‘The long shadow of gun violence' - King Soopers shooting, 5 years later
‘The long shadow of gun violence’ - King Soopers shooting, 5 years laterErika Mahoney, daughter of victim, talks grief, healing and the power of storytelling - March 18, 2025Headlines
What Is the Boulder TimeBank? Plus Measles Cases & Lafayette Cemetery Controversy
March 11, 2026This week’s episode is sponsored by the Dairy Arts Center’s most dynamic night of the year—PEEK—returns April 23, 2026 with the Crystal Ball Gala. Tickets are on sale now at th...