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Mike Coffman's win makes room for Secretary Gordon?
9:08 minutes (3.71 MB)
Secretary of State Mike Coffman's recent win of the Republican Nomination in the 6th Congressional District opens the door for Gov. Bill Ritter to nominate a Democrat to take the state elections post should Coffman win the general election. Some GOP activists aren't happy with that scenario and are pushing for Coffman to resign, forcing an election this November. More >
The week in Colorado news: Coffman wins and loses at the same time, Broomfield "nuisance" laws
12:37 minutes (5.15 MB)
Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a recap of winners and losers in this week's party primaries. More >
The week in Colorado news: All that DNC money, SAFER's blunder, Hasan the monk
13:57 minutes (6.1 MB)
Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including frustration over a lack of transparency in DNC spending, accusations against Cindy McCain, and Ali Hasan's pledge of celibacy. More >
Jeffco School Board member, guilty of assault, faces a recall
12:45 minutes (7.5 MB)
Citizen activists in Jefferson County are advocating the ouster of school board member Vince Chowdhury, who recently pled guilty to third-degree assault in an attack against his own daughter. Face The State speaks with Deb Dempsey, who is leading up the recall effort. More >
Rep. Cory Gardner on Amendment 52
21:38 minutes (8.5 MB)
Guest-hosting on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, Face The State's Brad Jones speaks with State Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, about Amendment 52, which would increase state money dedicated to highway maintenance. More >
The week in Colorado news: DNC hot air, Chowdhury stands his ground
14:36 minutes (6.98 MB)
Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including Face The State's coverage of the Wray wind turbine, an effort to recall a Jeffco school board member, and strange demands from anarchists. More >
The week in Colorado news: More trouble at RTD, Colorado gone "purple," and Ritter's record
15:58 minutes (7.26 MB)
Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including the trouble with RTD's FasTracks initiative, Colorado's changing political demographics, and Floyd Ciruli's take on Gov. Bill Ritter's first year and a half in office. More >
The week in Colorado news: Schaffer v. Udall, more DNC maddness, a vote of one
12:06 minutes (4.56 MB)
Face The State's Rachel Boxer joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including fallout from the first Schaffer-Udall debate, continuing controversy over DNC preparations, and an odd election scheduled for Mesa County. More >
Rep. Ellen Roberts on Referendum O
12:12 minutes (4.62 MB)
With so much news coverage of the initiative process, little attention has been directed referred measures on the ballot. Referendum O is before voters by a vote of the General Assembly and, if passed, would make significant changes to the process by which citizens pursue statutory and constitutional initiatives. More >
"King Ritter" on the Amy Oliver Show
10:57 minutes (5.1 MB)
Radio host Amy Oliver, heard on Greeley's Newstalk 1310 KFKA every weekday from 9-11 am, shares a recent FTS humor column with her listeners. More >
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The FTS Radio Minute
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8/21: Broomfield's "nuisance property" law
Is the Broomfield City Council acting more like an overbearing homeowners association?