Purplish
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<p>Purplish is a podcast about politics and policy and how they shape Coloradans’ lives, hosted by Colorado Public Radio’s public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. They break down the latest developments at the statehouse, in Congress and in local communities, to find the bigger picture behind the political headlines.</p><p>Purplish is produced by CPR News with support from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 14, 2026
Rideshare safety in the spotlight and now on the books in Colorado
Investigative reporter Emily Steel discusses her reporting on Uber's sexual assault incidents and legal strategies with host Bente Birkeland, revealing critical insights into ride-hailing safety.
July 28, 2026
Colorado turns 150 and it’s always been a little bit ‘purple-ish’
CPR's Bente Birkeland and Arlo Pérez Esquivel explore Colorado's 150-year political history, revealing its contradictory nature and its impact on the present.
July 3, 2026
Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night?
CPR's Bente Birkeland, The Colorado Sun's Jesse Paul, and CPR's Caitlyn Kim analyze Colorado's primary election upsets and their implications for the midterms and state politics in this interview.
195 total episodes available with 76 transcripts
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- What is Purplish?
<p>Purplish is a podcast about politics and policy and how they shape Coloradans’ lives, hosted by Colorado Public Radio’s public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. They break down the latest developments at the statehouse, in Congress and in local communities, to find the bigger picture behind the political headlines.</p><p>Purplish is produced by CPR News with support from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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