Biden Divides Local Dems, Busting Denver Stereotypes, and a Ren Faire Intruder
It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up the biggest stories of the week. First, how are Denverites feeling about Mayor Johnston after his first year in office? What about his work on homelessness or revitalizing downtown? A new poll shows all. Then, Democrats across the country are divided on President Biden’s chances at re-election in November, and local politicians are speaking out. Big thinker and local business owner Deacon Rodda joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to dig into those stories and swap Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows of the week.
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Bree mentioned Sen. Michael Bennet’s Wednesday interview on CNN and Rep. Diana DeGette’s reflection on a recent meeting with the president.
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Paul discussed the latest dog park news out of Westminster and the bear at the Ren Faire. Bree talked about Herman’s Hideaway and the Cherry Cricket. Deacon shouted out Paul Davis Restoration.
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