You may have noticed your streets changing with new paint and white posts around dangerous intersections. It’s part of Denver’s plan called Vision Zero. The goal? Eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. But despite this push to make roads safer, Denver streets are deadlier than ever. This week, we hear from families who’ve lost loved ones on the road, along with policy and lawmakers who are determined to make Colorado streets safe for everyone. But will their plans work? Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denv ..read more

A new FBI report says Colorado had a record number of hate crimes documented last year. That’s not surprising for those groups affected the most by attacks targeting a victim's culture, race, sexual orientation or religion. And many of these crimes go unreported, according to some Coloradans who are advocating for acceptance and peace across cultures. Plus, how you can help those most impacted. Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at ..read more

Every kid deserves a safe space to call home. But for some who face certain hardships, foster care may be the safest space until it’s OK to return home. But with thousands of kids and teens in foster care across the state, the need for foster parents is high. This week on Real Talk with Denver 7 and CPR News, a look at how Denver County is working to find families to foster at-risk kids. And one non-profit is targeting young people who’ve been in the system the longest to help them find connections for when they ‘age out’ of the foster care system. Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Friday ..read more

Heat islands, treeless neighborhoods, and how Denver developers are dealing with climate change – while helping their bottom line. Denver is a bustling city filled with tall buildings and expansive roads, but it also has something else – a lot of heat. The reason is a lack of trees, especially in underserved neighborhoods. The growing days Colorado sees extreme heat are having a detrimental effect on those with little greenspace and little access to air conditioning. This week on Real Talk with Denver7 and CPR News: Denver heat islands and what’s being done to cool them, plus what Denver devel ..read more

For 31 days in October, the impacts of breast cancer are brought to the forefront of the National Conversation. But the real conversation lasts much longer for patients, survivors, and their loved ones. It’s particularly stark for communities of color. Around 242,000 people are diagnosed every year with Breast Cancer – the second most common in the United States. And it’s not just women, 2,800 men will also be diagnosed this year. This week, a real talk on what’s being done to bring solace to those receiving a cancer diagnosis, and what doctors and even tattoo artists are doing to bring comfor ..read more

More scrutiny than ever is being cast on policing around the nation, and the officers’ very existence is increasingly controversial. Many believe police abuse their power with little repercussion. Now, some Colorado police departments are working on policies that will reconnect police with their communities, including by increasing the amount of time officers are out in the communities and neighborhoods they serve. But, will it work and is it enough? This week, a real talk about Colorado’s plans to change how police interact with the public — and regain their trust. Real Talk airs on CPR News ..read more

Libraries are places with a wealth of information -- but who decides which information is available? We're having a real talk about Colorado's public libraries, from the push to ban what's on the shelves to how librarians are evolving to serve everyone in the community. Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m ..read more

Thousands of migrants continue to make their way to Denver – in hopes of building a new life, and finding work. But bureaucratic red tape is making it pretty difficult for them to enter the workforce. This week on Real Talk – what Denver is doing to meet the immediate and long-term needs of migrants heading to the Mile High City. Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m ..read more

In the 1960s and 70s Colorado’s Chicano rights movement was focused on lifting up voices of the oppressed and marginalized.  For many - El Movimiento - the movement has been going on since 1848 and the Treaty of Guadalupe. But for others, much of chicano history is unknown - from murals around Denver being whitewashed, to unsolved car bombings in 1970s Boulder. This week on Real Talk, we explore the Chicano movement’s origins, it’s future - through it’s art and culture. Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Satu ..read more

In Denver, the majority of historical places slated for preservation pertain to white history. With so many stories making up Colorado’s rich history — some say not enough is being done to protect the historic spaces of people of color. This week on Real Talk we’re discussing historic designations, and how they’re helping us remember every Denverite’s history. Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m ..read more