Every year the Boulder Council For International Visitors, a nonprofit leadership organization, hosts emerging leaders from around the globe to foster what they call "a network of mutual understanding and respect." This year, a group is hosting citizen diplomats from West Africa. KGNU's Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Ahmed Magem, one of […]
Our guest this morning is Adriana Paola Palacios Luna; mother of three, communicator, sociologist and volunteer community connector. She's passionate about art, science and culture for social justice. Adriana is the Founder of Luna Cultura, which recently celebrated its anniversary at the Boulder Public Library. Adriana Paola Palacios Luna is […]
Thousands will stand up against gun violence this weekend in Denver's March For Our Lives rally. Students have organized rallies in Denver, Longmont and Colorado Springs. During our A Public Affairs Rossana Longo-Better Spoke with two 17-year-old Denver-based student organizers. Brady Roland from Arvada West High School and Carly Kessel […]
To reflect on the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals known DACA, created in 2012 to provide two-year deferred deportation, a work permit, and increased opportunity for higher education for children brought without documentation. Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Motus Theater founder and artistic director Kirsten Wilson and […]
Gather around the KGNU kitchen table with Radio Nibbles host John Lehndorff and chef Daniel Asher of Boulder's AshKara and River & Woods. Their guests this week are chef Paolo Neville at 95A Bistro in Lafayette and cacao expert Michael Caines of Boulder's Moksha Chocolate. The panel discussed sustainability issues […]
We know the Maasai people for their distinct culture. They live in Tanzania, a world-renowned place for its wildlife that draws lots of travelers. Maasai women, wrap themselves in their brightly-colored shúkas. Angel Mollel is one of them: a Maasai. Angel now lives in Colorado and has been coming up […]
On today's A Public Affair, News Director Shannon Young speaks with prolific children's literature author, Tui T. Sutherland. Her latest book is The Flames of Hope, her 15th installment in the bestselling series, Wings of Fire. Listen: (Download Audio)
On today's edition of A Public Affair, guest host Michele Simpson speaks with award-winning children's book illustrator and author Brian Pinkney. Mr. Pinkney will be presenting his work this Saturday, June 4th at the Boulder Public Library at 11am. More information is available here. Listen: (Download Audio)