Colorado-Themed Podcasts

Looking for something new to listen to? Interested in learning more about issues facing our state? If the answer is yes, you may want to check out some of the new podcast series offered by the State of Colorado:

Colorado Outdoors

From Colorado Parks & Wildlife: “CPW is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42​ state parks, all of Colorado’s 960-plus wildlife species, more than 350 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs from hunting and fishing to the state’s trails program, boat registrations, snowmobiles, off-highway vehicles and more. All of its management is in perpetuity for the enjoyment of Coloradans and its visitors and this podcast is dedicated to telling the stories and happenings in Colorado’s great outdoors!” Find Colorado Outdoors at https://art19.com/shows/colorado-outdoors.

Colorado Water Talk

From the Colorado Water Conservation Board: “Launched November 2020, the Colorado Water Talk Podcast is a monthly audio update produced by Colorado Water Conservation Board staff.” Find Colorado Water Talk at https://cwcb.colorado.gov/podcast.

Cultivation Station

From the Colorado Department of Agriculture: “Cultivation Station, a business development podcast from The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Colorado Proud program, dives into the rich and diverse world of food and agricultural businesses. Whether you’re just beginning to think about starting a food or ag business in Colorado, or your operation is already up and running, the many topics covered, expert insight and insider tips and tricks can help you be successful!” Find Cultivation Station at https://ag.colorado.gov/cultivation-station.

Lost Highways: Dispatches from the Shadows of the Rocky Mountains

From History Colorado: “After a year of collecting stories and production, History Colorado has launched its new documentary podcast, Lost Highways: Dispatches from the Shadows of the Rocky Mountains. Writer Noel Black and Producer Tyler Hill set out to discover their home state of Colorado through stories they can’t believe they’ve never heard before. Every other week, Lost Highways will provide fresh context for dialogues and debates that have shaped our world.” Find Lost Highways at https://www.historycolorado.org/lost-highways.

Setting the Standard

From the Colorado Department of Education: “What’s happening in education across Colorado? In this podcast, the content specialists from the Colorado Department of Education’s Office of Standards and Instructional Support (CDE’s SIS) talk about teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum, and (of course) academic standards. Episodes include news, resources, interviews from the field, and tips for improving teaching and learning in schools and classrooms.” Find Setting the Standard at: https://anchor.fm/setting-the-standard

Each series is available for download through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers; or you can listen directly via the websites.

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