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July 9, 2021

Mud Slides, Ketamine, and Beer for Life

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Mud Slides, Ketamine, and Beer for Life

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Happy Friday! We’re shaking things up a bit and have 15 minutes of news catch-up for you. City Cast Denver producers Paul Karolyi and Xandra McMahon chat about the top stories from the week, that huge upcoming sporting event, and the news that made them feel “meh.” 


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