Great Day Colorado
Great Day Colorado is a locally focused podcast and publishing company serving Colorado communities since 2017. Headquartered in Littleton, we produce engaging, thoughtful audio programs and publish stories that celebrate the people, places, and issues that make our state unique.
Episodes
11 episodes
Why Has Denver Increased in Fentanyl Overdoses?
What’s driving Denver’s spike in fentanyl overdoses, and why does the supply seem stronger than ever? We take you inside the data and the street-level realities: how potency, low production costs, and distribution through a regional transit hub...
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Episode 11
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13:09
Why Lottery Ads Flood Poor Neighborhoods?
A short walk down Colfax turned into a crash course on how hope gets marketed where margins are thinnest. We dig into why lottery billboards blanket low income and predominantly Black neighborhoods and rarely appear in wealthier suburbs, and we...
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Episode 10
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7:17
SNAP Got Smaller, Colorado Hearts Got Bigger
Hunger shouldn’t be part of any family’s routine, and yet tighter SNAP benefits are pushing more neighbors to the edge. We take you inside the fastest, most reliable ways to get food help in the Denver metro, from free school meals available to...
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Episode 9
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12:42
How Small Acts Of Kindness Reconnect A Divided World
A divided world doesn’t fix itself, but it can change when ordinary people choose small, steady acts of kindness. We dive into the power of compassion as a practical tool for rebuilding trust, cutting through polarization, and bringing depth ba...
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Episode 8
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6:58
Why National Cat Day Matters For You And Your Feline
Cats aren’t just internet icons; they’re companions with a deep history and a real need for our care. We take a warm, practical tour through National Cat Day, exploring why this celebration exists, how cats became fixtures in human life, and wh...
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Episode 7
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2:11
Mile High Matters: SNAP Cuts, Real-World Costs
Grocery bills keep climbing, food banks brace for record demand, and small stores feel the pinch—none of that is accidental. We dig into why cuts to SNAP benefits do more than shrink household budgets; they pull billions from local economies, s...
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Episode 6
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13:19
We Confront A Pattern Of School Violence And Call For Collective Responsibility
A near miss at Skyline High School puts Colorado’s long shadow back in the spotlight and forces us to ask tougher questions about what truly keeps students safe. We walk through what happened, why “this time” isn’t enough, and how a quarter-cen...
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Episode 5
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9:29
Discover How Aurora Became Colorado’s Most Surprising Destination
Think you know Denver’s eastern neighbor? Aurora defies the cliché with a story that runs from prairie tracks to late night karaoke, from Buckley Field’s aviation roots to a modern web of light rail, research labs, craft breweries, and global k...
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Episode 4
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12:50
Mile High Music Scene and Nightlife
Two worlds, one citywide rhythm: we start inside Denver’s living rooms and legendary small rooms—where house shows shake the floorboards and community venues turn newcomers into headliners—then move into the glow of rooftops, warehouses, and hi...
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Episode 3
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11:49
From Fresh Powder to Neon Lights: A Guide to Aspen’s High-Energy Clubs, Iconic Bars, and Cozy Lounges
First snowfall changes everything. The peaks get a fresh dusting, boards come out of storage, and the town starts humming with a promise: the day doesn’t end when the lifts stop—it just changes rhythm. We tap into that shift and map the perfect...
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Episode 2
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7:02
When Layoffs Flood the Streets: How Surplus Drivers, Shrinking Incentives, and Algorithmic Power Reshape Gig Work
A layoff wave hit boardrooms—and then it hit the streets. We follow the ripple effect from tech and finance to the front seat of a rideshare, where a sudden surge of new drivers collided with flat demand, shrinking incentives, and algorithms th...
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Episode 1
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