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City Cast Denver

City Cast
Denver
Colorado
Data Centers
Denver, United States
RTD
ICE
Homelessness
Housing
Underground Music Showcase
Clyfford Still Museum
Governor Jared Polis
Melat Kiros
Las Vegas
Diana Degette
Phil Weiser
Artificial Intelligence
Tina Peters
Restaurant Design
Jared Polis
Waymo

Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver. It’s the daily news podcast for all Denverites — whether you’ve been here for six months or six generations. We’ll break down the news you need (and want) to know with journalists and culture makers; activists and artists; neighbors and ne’er-do-wells — and Joh... more

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Latest Episodes

A grocery store or a bar? This is the question at the center of the future of The Holly, a shopping center in Northeast Park Hill. The generational gathering place for Denver’s Black community is currently embroiled in a fight between a landlord and ... more

Green chile is a staple of Colorado cuisine – both the pepper itself and the spicy, soupy stew used to smother everything from burritos and french fries to eggs and hamburgers. For decades, Denverites have been flocking to The Original Chubby’s Burge... more

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Would Denver be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly transformed, “greened” neighborhood lots. But how did they do it? David talks wit... more

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The Mercury Cafe is back! Again! This time around, the buyers are asking the community what they want from this legendary space before moving into it. Can a cultural icon be preserved while also evolving with the times? City government reporter Ellio... more

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Recent Guests

Trenae Nuri
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Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast Denver
Matt Rader
President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast Denver
Kevin Smith
CEO of Denver Film
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Episode: Young Coloradans Really Dislike AI and More Takeaways From a New Poll
Asher Luzzatto
Developer discussing downtown conversion project
Developer/Project Lead
Episode: Will Denverites Move Downtown For This Developer's Utopian Dream?
Jenny Deam
Investigative reporter at the Denver Gazette
Denver Gazette
Episode: 10 Years in Prison for Manipulating More Than a Thousand DNA Investigations
Rachel Iacovone
Host of City Cast Nashville, guest discussing Nashville surveillance policy
City Cast Nashville
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Denver
Max Nardo
Smart Growth Senior Program Manager at SWEEP
SWEEP (Southwest Energy Efficiency Project)
Episode: More than 60% of Denverites Want Denser Housing. Why Is It Still a Big Fight?
Robert Kenney
President of Xcel Energy Colorado
Xcel Energy Colorado
Episode: Will You Be Paying the Bill For Data Centers? Xcel Energy Has a Plan
Lauren Howe
Program Supervisor for Healthy Food for Denver's Kids
Healthy Food for Denver's Kids
Episode: Is Denver Done With ADUs? Plus, AI Slop is Spreading and Expired Tags Beware!

Hosts

Bree Davies
Host in Denver focusing on civic life, local news, and culture.
Olivia Jewell Love
Host with a focus on Denver news, culture, and community stories.
Adrian Felix
Guest host and contributor, involved in Polis-related discussions and city issues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 873 ratings
  • STOP THE “YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE” PODCAST INSERTIONS!!!!!

    I enjoy the podcast although I do wish it had more diversity of voices across the political spectrum as it leans very progressive (I get it, it’s Denver). That said, I appreciate that the show keeps me clued in to what’s going on in the city.

    3 stars for adding unrelated podcasts to its feed via the “YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE” feature. When multiple podcasts do this it makes my playlists useless with auto playing 50% of podcasts I’m not subscribed to, nor have any interest in. STOP IT!!!! NO, I don’... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mattavitch
    United States7 months ago
  • Paul seems to be kind of a centrist loser, but they do have fantastic guests. I just cringe every time Paul pulls back to be the "devil's advocate" position.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    DenB12
    7 months ago
  • The worst

    If you love listening to white progressives lecture you about all the causes, this is your show. Bree sighs, a lot, to really really emphasize how compassionate she is. Unfortunately her brain is powered by a hamster wheel so she only knows the buzzwords like “no human is illegal on stolen land.” Oh and she’s a big fan of diners and Betty bop. So listen in as they talk about progressive policies, as if they haven’t failed and ruined every great American city, while they bring on a barrage of gue... more

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    1
    My neighbors are all unhoused
    United States8 months ago
  • Ijirj jb memke

    Podchaser
    Rita
    8 months ago
  • I am available

    City cast Denver needs to hire a person to sit in the background and explain basic things like how insurance works when the hosts fail to make the right connections

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    brianintoccia
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critics feel the show leans heavily liberal and desire more balance across viewpoints.
Listeners value actionable local recommendations and civic engagement context.
Audience notes variable opinions on guest selection and pacing, but many praise the informative city coverage and community voice.
Ad integrations and sponsor reads are a mixed signal for some subscribers.
Listeners appreciate the strong focus on Denver's local issues and culture.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#78
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#56
Taiwan/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#140
Colombia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#215
Poland/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#221
Taiwan/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast Denver
Q: What does it cost and how long does it take to establish a lot after it enters LandCare?
Typically six months to establish good turf and visible improvements; parcels can stay in the program for years, with annual maintenance around 500 dollars per lot and initial setup costs around 1,500 to 2,000 dollars for average-sized lots.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast Denver
Q: So how do you pick a vacant lot and bring it into LandCare?
The selection is collaborative and data-informed, focusing on blight indicators, crime concentration, and community needs; ownership is mixed between public and private, with the city and partners guiding the process and notifying owners before entry.
The Spicy Story Behind One of Denver's Most Famous Green Chiles
Q: What did you discover in your search for information on Chubby's?
Chubby's started as a burger drive-in run by Stella Cordova, who transformed it into a Mexican-food-forward spot in the late 1960s, helping shift the neighborhood's demographics and making Chubby's a legendary gathering place with a distinctive Northside identity.
The Spicy Story Behind One of Denver's Most Famous Green Chiles
Q: So I just have to ask you as a person that can't handle the spice of Chubby's. Why do you like Chubby's?
My love for Chubby's comes from being a Northside Denver native and recognizing how it's become a cultural touchstone—everyone has a favorite item, the environment is chaotic yet welcoming, and the chili represents a fusion of community and place that makes the neighborhood feel like home.
Will Denverites Move Downtown For This Developer's Utopian Dream?
Q: Would you push for zoning reforms to enable more housing and less red tape in Denver?
Yes, I believe in markets and see room to remove certain restrictive regulations that add cost or prevent housing in unexpected places, while keeping safety standards; the aim is to unlock more housing supply and leverage transit-oriented development without sacrificing essential protections.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Cast Denver

What is City Cast Denver about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced weekday local-news and culture show that blends policy briefings with city life, food, arts, and neighborhood happenings. Episodes frequently feature discussions with city officials, industry and community guests, and on-the-ground perspectives from Denver residents, with recurring segments on housing, transportation, and local events. The show often intersperses sponsored reads and community notes, and it leans into energetic, city-centric conversations that aim to both inform and entertain locals who want to stay in the loop on Denver's evolving landscape. Notable and recurring strengths include strong local context, diverse guest perspectives from government, media, arts, and technology, and a willingness to cover a broad mi... more

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1. Trenae Nuri
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4. Asher Luzzatto
5. Jenny Deam
6. Rachel Iacovone
7. Max Nardo
8. Robert Kenney

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