Chandra Thomas Whitfield

Research finds that kids are exposed to online pornography more often, and at younger ages, than ever before, thanks to technology and social media. The effects are often damaging, negatively shaping how they understand relationships, consent, and even their own bodies. We speak with Craig Knippenberg, a licensed clinical social worker, family therapist and author about the trend and what parents need to know.

The San Luis Valley grows many of Colorado’s potatoes, barley and wheat. But there's another crop that could help farmers weather the drought. We'll explore the Rye Resurgence Project. Then, Rideshare companies have new rules they have to follow in Colorado to keep riders safe. We get context from Purplish. Plus, answering a Colorado Wonders question about what drew Nicola Tesla to the state in 1899.

A new state law took effect this month to protect older Coloradans from fraud. Older Coloradans are especially at risk for scams. Plus, it's one of the toughest decisions we face: when to stop driving.

Colorado has joined 23 other states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service tied to a presidential executive order targeting mail-in ballots. This comes as the state celebrates a settlement with Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, over concerns about how it hooks children. Plus, Indie 102.3 marks Colorado's 150th anniversary with music.

Children are being exposed to pornography at increasingly young ages and the effects can be damaging to their long-term development, a Denver licensed clinical social worker warns.

When someone dies, what happens to their energy? Some scientists theorize that consciousness could survive physical death. For our series, "Searching for Jobie," Andrea Dukakis asks an experimental quantum physicist about the possibilities. Then, more schools in Colorado are implementing cell phone bans. Also, as Colorado marks 150 years, we revisit a museum that preserves the legacy of Black pioneers.

Caring for an aging loved one can be one of life’s greatest honors, and one of its toughest challenges too. Close to a million people in Colorado are caregiving every day. In a special Aging Matters on Colorado Matters, we get a reality check on caregiving in Colorado, from who's doing it to ways to make it easier, and the joy that comes with it too.

Colorado's joined another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, this time over gender affirming care for children. Then, a proposed Buc-ee's along I-25 at Monument Hill is moving forward after months of debate. We'll get context on what's next and how it got to this point with Purplish. Plus, a Colorado Wonders question about potatoes grown in the San Luis Valley.

Pixar's "Inside Out" inspired a Colorado psychologist to create "Inside U" to help children understand and navigate emotions. Plus, 14-year-old Jeremiah Daniels will see himself on the jumbotron in Times Square for a National Down Syndrome Society event Saturday. We catch up with the Aurora teen and his parents about representation and inclusion.

Joi Daniels hopes other young people with Down syndrome see Jeremiah and recognize what’s possible for them: "People with Down syndrome belong in all spaces and inclusion is important in all avenues.”