City Cast Denver
🚬 How bad are gas stoves for you really?
June 26, 2023
Hey, Denver! It’s Tío Adrian stepping in for Peyton Garcia today. Let’s start the week with good news: after a slew of rain delays, the new Chinatown mural downtown is finally done.
What's CITY Talking About?
🚬 Gas Stoves Are More Toxic than Second-Hand Smoke
A recent study conducted by Stanford University raises concerns about the potential health hazards associated with gas stoves. The research was conducted in California and Colorado, and found that the kitchen appliance emits benzene, a known carcinogen, at levels exceeding the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The study highlights the importance of proper ventilation for gas stoves, and goes even further by advising consumers to switch to gas alternatives. [The Colorado Sun]
- Related: Is it time for Denver to dump gas stoves? [City Cast Denver 🎧]
👮 Staffing and Lack of Planning at the Heart of DPD Woes
A recent report by the Denver Auditor’s office states that the Denver Police department lacks the infrastructure to build community policing into its policies. The report also showed that DPD struggled to hire and retain women officers, and found a potential mishandling of proper time card management. Interim police chief Ron Thomas says the department is taking steps to improve. [Denverite]
🩺 Out of State Abortion Patients on the Rise
One year after the landmark Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, Colorado has emerged as a beacon of reproductive rights. As other states have tightened their abortion restrictions, Colorado continues to ensure comprehensive and accessible healthcare for individuals seeking abortions. Data shows that more abortions were performed in 2022 in Colorado than any other year since the mid-80s. [CPR]
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What To Do
🍿 ‘Chile ‘76’ | Through Thursday | Various Times
One of my favorites from last year’s Denver Film Festival is playing at the Sie FilmCenter this week. It follows a woman’s struggle to stay out of politics during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile. [Congress Park; $14]
🛝 Architectural Tour of Paco Sánchez Park | Monday | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
The Denver Architecture Foundation is leading a tour to talk about the redesign of the park within the context of the Villa Park community. [West Colfax; $25 - $30]
🎫 Erykah Badu | Monday | 7:30 p.m.
The veteran artist brings her “Unfollow Me” tour to Ball Arena. Now’s your chance to sing along to “Didn’t Cha Know” live. [Auraria; $39+]
🎙️ Sofar Sounds | Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.
If you’re a live music fan and haven’t been to a Sofar event,, these semi-secret, intimate concerts bring a bit of novelty to the concert-going experience. [RiNo; $22]
Today on City Cast
How to Plan Your Next Epic Tubing Adventure
After a wet winter and super rainy spring, our rivers and creeks are running high. Does that mean we’re about to witness the best tubing season ever? Lead Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by Rocky Mountain PBS reporter and tubing buff Alison Berg to break down what those high water levels mean for your summer floating plans, as well as her expert tips on the best tubing spots, safety tips, and the unspoken rules of the river.
Se acábo. I’ll leave you with this wild story of carnival drama and poop throwing in Salida. 💩
— Adrian González
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