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
June 26, 2026
Colorado’s Capitol is a trove of histories, curiosities and controversies
Hosts Bente Birkeland and Stephanie Wolf explore Colorado's Capitol building, uncovering its rich history, art, and controversies in this interview.
June 12, 2026
The Republicans and Democrats who want to represent you in Congress
CPR's Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim interview Kiara DeMare and Rae Solomon about the dynamics of Colorado's heated congressional races and what they reveal about current politics.
June 5, 2026
Tina Peters is free, but the story is likely far from over
Bente Birkeland and Tom Hesse interview Tina Peters about her early release and ongoing election integrity claims, exploring the political ramifications and future impact.
192 total episodes available with 72 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.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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