Colorado Matters
Colorado Matters, hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, is CPR News' daily interview show covering Colorado's people, issues and ideas. The feed lists 600 episodes with a daily cadence and a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Daily Colorado interview show reaching a politically engaged, older regional audience
- Daily episodes from CPR News with roughly 600 episodes in the feed and a median run of about 49 minutes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 182 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, with 143 five-star reviews.
- Listeners engage with state politics, public health and local culture during an active election season.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news roundup, panel discussion
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed links a listener funding page ('Support the Show!') at donate.cpr.org, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover election candidates, ICE and Trump, so political content is central, though the show is an interview format with no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cpr.org/show/colorado-matters/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id174890525 |
| RSS feed | www.cpr.org/rss/colorado_matters.podcast.rss |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026: Democratic attorney general candidate Jena Griswold | 2026-10-16 | 48 min |
| Oct. 15, 2026: Republican attorney general candidate Michael Allen on | 2026-10-15 | 49 min |
| Oct. 14, 2026: US Senate candidate John Hickenlooper on healthcare, IC | 2026-10-14 | 49 min |
| Oct. 13, 2026: US Senate candidate Mark Baisley on Trump, tariffs, tax | 2026-10-13 | 49 min |
| Oct. 12, 2026: US Senate candidate Bob Chew on national debt, the need | 2026-10-12 | 49 min |
| Oct. 9, 2026: Navy veteran is 'Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea | 2026-10-09 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, CPR News' daily interview show focuses on the state's people, issues and ideas.
About Colorado Matters
Colorado Matters is a daily interview show from CPR News, hosted by Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, covering the people, issues and ideas of Colorado. The feed lists 600 episodes published on a daily cadence, with a median episode length of about 49 minutes. Recent episodes center on candidates in the state's election, public policy and local culture, according to the feed and the show page at cpr.org.
Apple Podcasts shows 182 ratings with a 4.4 average, which suggests an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The feed carries a listener funding link and no visible sponsor mentions, so the show appears to be supported mainly by donations.
This show suits brands targeting Colorado residents, including regional services and civic or nonprofit campaigns. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Colorado Matters can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Colorado Matters
How much does Colorado Matters charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $630. Confirm exact pricing directly with the show before booking.
What is Colorado Matters about?
Colorado Matters is CPR News' daily interview show about Colorado's people, issues and ideas. Recent episodes cover state politics, public health, local culture and community news.
How do I contact Colorado Matters about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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