Best EldoRa Podcasts (2024)

Host Big Dan Wilson is joined my Jonathan Bateman interim GM and Senior Director at Eldora Speedway - WORLD'S GREATEST DIRT TRACK Since carved from a cornfield in the natural amphitheater that existed between the Eldora Ballroom and the Wabash River by bandleader Earl Baltes in 1954, Eldora Speedway has grown to be a frontrunner in motorsports grow…

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What will the for-sale sign at Eldora mean for Colorado skiers? 18:02

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/22/eldora-mountain-resort-sale-powdr/ Today – outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the ramifications and breaks down possible buyers for Eldora ski area in Boulder County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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In Ohio Country Today 27:00

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Feature stories include Mike Hannewald field agronomist with Beck's, Alan Davis discussing Life Insurance Awareness Month, Greg LaBarge promoting Farm Science Review and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service discussing their Combine and Header Clinics.By Dan Wilson

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In Pam Houston's new book on abortion rights, the political couldn't be more personal 27:19

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Today - we're talking with Colorado author Pam Houston, whose new book Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood, and Freedom takes "the personal is political" to new heights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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What wild lands can do for environmental health & mental health 15:40

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Today – Michael Booth and Parker Yamasaki talk about open space from the farthest corner of Colorado to the doorstep of the Front Range, and what wild lands can do for environmental health -- or just mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Democrats have had enough of Colorado's ballot-measure leverage dance 17:17

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/09/03/colorado-ballot-measure-influence-legislature/ Today – As the dust settles from Colorado's special legislative session on property taxes, Democrats at the Capitol are eyeing ways to prevent themselves from being held hostage by ballot measures. Colorado Sun politics reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason discuss the…

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S2E33: NASCAR Playoffs Begin, Tuscarora 50 Preview 31:43

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ZB gives all of the analysis of the upcoming opening race of the NASCAR Playoffs and best bets for it. He also previews the Tuscarora 50 with High Limit Racing invading PA! Go to dubby.gg and use discount code ZBHP for 10% off any order!By Zack Brown

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New externship program is teaching Colorado teachers 18:15

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Today – Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about a new state-back program that is getting STEM teachers some real-life experiences through externships with local businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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What's really been happening with labor union organizing in Colorado? 17:46

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Today – we’re revisiting a conversation from March between business reporter Tamara Chuang and cultural reporter Parker Yamasaki. They discuss what's really been happening with labor union organizing in Colorado and why some employees, such as Starbucks workers, haven't been able to reach an employment contract while others, like Meow Wolf workers …

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Climate Change & Rising Insurance Costs: Insights from Colorado Experts 12:02

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Today - we're taking a look back at a recent Colorado Sun event and getting information about three exciting events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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S2E32: Southern 500 to Decide Playoffs 33:34

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Zack and Jeff Brown preview all of the motorsports action this week including the Southern 500, IndyCar double header, NHRA in Indy, High Limit at Skagit, and World of Outlaws at Husets!By Zack Brown

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In Ohio Country Today featuring the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame - Part Two 27:00

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Feature stories from the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame class of 2024 - Bill & Janet Butler and Fred Finney.By Dan Wilson

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In Ohio Country Today featuring the Ohio Ag Council Hall of Fame - Part One 27:00

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Feature stories from the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame class of 2024 - David W. Brandt and Dr. Raymond A. Miller.By Dan Wilson

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A water cleanup project hits a roadblock; The latest on Colorado's West Nile virus season 18:40

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Today – John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about a water cleanup project that's run into a roadblock with tax policy, plus the latest on Colorado's West Nile virus season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 173: Race names 48:45

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 173: Race names by DirtonDirt.comBy DirtonDirt.com

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A bumpy special session on Colorado property taxes 14:03

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Today – Colorado lawmakers are in the midst of their second property tax special session this year. It's been a bumpy ride so far. Political reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason discuss where the disagreements are — and what the future holds. https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/27/special-session-progressive-property-tax-bills/ See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Minimum wages in Colorado look different than rest of country 19:39

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/07/colorado-denver-edgewater-boulder-minimum-wages-2025/ Today – Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang digs into why minimum wage is going up in Colorado and Denver and how other municipalities are looking at setting their wages based on inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A conversation with G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience 32:31

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Today - it’s time to talk music again with Sun writer Kevin Simpson and G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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CSU explores ways to make cows less gassy 16:43

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/19/burping-steers-are-helping-csu-solve-climate-crisis/ Today – Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross discusses her recent field trip to Colorado State University to check out a million-dollar study on capturing methane from cows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Another Colorado special session on property taxes 14:52

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/15/colorado-special-session-property-taxes-election-2024/ Today – Colorado lawmakers are returning to the state Capitol for the second time in 10 months for a special session on property taxes. This time around their work will prevent a pair of tax-cutting measures from appearing on the November ballot. Colorado Sun …

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 172: Remembering Scott Bloomquist 55:13

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 172: Remembering Scott Bloomquist by DirtonDirt.comBy DirtonDirt.com

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Inflation has slowed and unemployment is inching up. What does that mean for Coloradans? 19:00

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/17/rohit-chopra-consumer-protection-endless-loops-junk-fees/ Today – we’re catching up on some of the latest inflation numbers and economic news with Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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S2E31: Michigan Monday Mayhem, Daytona Week, 5 Tracks IndyCar Needs to Race on 44:44

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Zack and Jeff Brown discuss all of this weekend's racing action including the rain delayed NASCAR race at Michigan, NHRA, IndyCar, and sprint car action in High Limit and World of Outlaws. They give their five tracks for IndyCar to race on.By Zack Brown

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In Ohio Country Today promoting the 62nd annual Farm Science Review 27:00

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Big news for two Colorado-based outdoor companies 16:50

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Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has the latest on changes for a Steamboat paddle board-maker as well as a Golden bike-maker suing a Denver-based corporation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Peter Heller on his new novel, BURN, an urgent warning about a United States divided by political strife and an ode to salvation found in our chosen families 25:14

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Today - we're talking to award-winning Colorado author Peter Heller, whose new novel BURN, about two lifelong friends who emerge from the woods of rural Maine to a dystopian country, is out this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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A new study on melting ice in Antarctica; Case of rabies in puppy at adoption event 23:25

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Today – Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about a new study on melting ice in Antarctica, as well as an update on a case of rabies in a puppy at an adoption event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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S2E30: Chaos Ensued in Richmond, Historic Knoxville Nationals 43:24

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Zack and Jeff Brown break down all of the NASCAR action at Richmond and the penalty given to Austin Dillon, revoking his playoff eligibility. Kyle Larson makes history at the Knoxville Nationals, and a look ahead to the racing this week.By Zack Brown

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A Colorado GOP embroiled in turmoil 13:55

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/13/colorado-gop-bylaw-amendment-dave-williams/ There are just a few months left before the 2024 election, but the Colorado GOP is embroiled in turmoil because of its chairman, Dave Williams. Colorado Sun political reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason break down why some in the party are so mad at Williams and provide…

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 171: Talkin' Topless 100 40:21

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 171: Talkin' Topless 100 by DirtonDirt.comBy DirtonDirt.com

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Opening a restaurant in Denver is not an easy labor of love 20:20

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/11/denver-top-chefs-restaurants-struggles/ Today – Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about her recent story looking into the trials and tribulations of the Denver restaurant scene and why chefs put themselves through the ringer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Will the Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail ever come to fruition? 18:11

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Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has the latest on the 2016 plan for an 83-mile bike path to connect Carbondale to Crested Butte over McClure and Kebler passes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Author Caleb Stephens talks about his new thriller "The Girls in the Cabin" 27:31

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Today - Once again, it’s time for a look at Colorado’s literary scene. This week SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose psychological thriller was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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A new battery bank helping support renewable energy goals 19:40

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Today – Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about the latest in health and climate news, including a big new battery bank helping to support one utility's renewable energy goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Investors fear Colorado a property tax cap could stifle housing development 16:21

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/05/initiative-50-property-tax-cap-bond-investors-housing/ Today – Municipal bond investors are threatening to leave Colorado if voters approve a proposed cap on property tax growth, putting the state’s largest source of infrastructure funding for new development in jeopardy. Colorado Sun political reporters Jesse Pau…

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 170: Hall of Famer Todd Turner 56:12

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 170: Hall of Famer Todd Turner by DirtonDirt.comBy DirtonDirt.com

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S2E29: Knoxville Nationals Preview, NASCAR is BACK at Richmond 14:42

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Zack previews the Knoxville Nationals and NASCAR's return from the Olympic break!

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In Ohio Country Today - Alan Davis 40th Anniversry 27:00

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Congratulations to Alan Davis on his 40th Anniversary in business - additional stories include Dal Everman from Homan Inc. manure handling equipment, Greg LaBarge with Farm Science Review projects, and Todd Trefren from the Louis Dreyfus Company.By Dan Wilson

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In Ohio Country Today - Ohio Soybean Council - New Uses 27:00

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Stories about the Ohio Soybean Council and the Ohio Soybean AssociationBy Dan Wilson

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As food-insecurity funds end, Colorado farmers focus on business sustainability 15:47

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/08/03/food-insecurity-colorado-farmer-food-denver/ Today – we're talking to Colorado Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki, who checked in with local farmers that have a system to get local food to lower-income Coloradans with limited fresh food options. But the federal funds that got many producers started is now running out. S…

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Should homes that sit empty in ski towns be taxed? 16:21

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Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about a plan by the Colorado Association of Ski Towns to ask the state legislatures help in opening avenues for possible new tax and fee streams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Valerie Eddy of Colorado Center for the Book discusses the Colorado Book Awards 18:37

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Today - it’s once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary scene. This week Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with the organizer of the Colorado Book Awards, taking a look behind the scenes of the contest that each year recognizes the best works in a variety of categories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How to protect yourself from awful smoke and ozone & High temps impact fight against avian flu 25:40

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Today – John Ingold and Michael Booth share tips on how to protect yourself from Colorado awful smoke and ozone, and how high temperatures are also impacting the fight against avian flu in dairy cattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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S2E28: TJ Stutts on his First World of Outlaws Win, Previewing I-55 Action 39:06

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Zack and Jeff Brown welcome PA Posse 410 sprint car driver TJ Stutts. TJ is coming off a massive upset win over the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove Speedway!By Zack Brown

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Alarming reports spark questions about future of Colorado's pension program 14:30

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/07/30/colorado-pera-pension-finances-alarm/ Today – New reports show Colorado's public pension system may be in more financial trouble than was previously known. Colorado Sun politics reporters Brian Eason and Jesse Paul talk about what's causing anxiety about the Public Employees Retirement Association. See omnystudio.…

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 169: Last lap passes 41:31

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The Dirt Reporters Episode 169: Last lap passes by DirtonDirt.comBy DirtonDirt.com

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A look into Colorado’s top-paying and lowest-paying jobs 17:40

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Today – Sun reporter Tamara Chuang joins us for a look into Colorado’s top-paying and lowest-paying jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Idaho Springs gondola project gets new life 15:33

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/07/26/mighty-argo-idaho-springs-gondola/ Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about the revival of a major plan delayed by an alleged fraud scheme that took millions of dollars from investors, who have stuck with the project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Author Gary Schanbacher on his upcoming book, "The Waterman" 25:16

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Today - it’s once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary scene. This week Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose new collection of linked short stories is built around the life of a man who makes his living in the waters off the East Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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