Category Archives: KGNU

The Radium Girls

When astrophysicist Cliff Stoll decided to check his house for radioactivity, he didn’t expect the most radioactive hazard to be in a little cardboard box that dated back to the 1920s.  

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Portraits of Alzheimers

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Vaccine Debate – Dr. Andrew Wakefield and Dr. James Todd

Many public health experts consider vaccination programs to be a cornerstone of community health. But that doesn’t mean that all people are comfortable about vaccinations, and especially not for all conditions. Continue reading

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Craig Childs – Naturalist and Author

Craig Childs lives on the western slope of Colorado.  He’s a naturalist renowned for his stories about animals in the wild and the ethics of artifacts.  Here are two interviews with Childs, about his books, Animal Dialogues and Finders Keepers.

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Teens and Immigration

Listen to Casey Immigration Story (24 Minutes) Host Intro: In the United States, five million children States have at least one immigrant parent who lacks legal work papers and faces deportation if arrested. Millions of children in the United States … Continue reading

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The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center

Here is a story by Ben Hueftle’s Community Link team about the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center.  It features Chris (above) who rides horses at the center.  Thanks to Courtney, Chris, Tavio, Sargeant, Sean and Tom for their work on this … Continue reading

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My Dog Maggie . . . Thunder – By Courtney

When Courtney’s Dog Maggie gets scared of thunder, everybody watch out!  Thanks to Ben Hueftle’s Community Link team for this report.  (This story broadcast on KGNU in 2010) Listen (3 minute version) Listen (5 minute version)

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