Politics: 2026Talks - March 17, 2026
Politics in the United States and around the world.
Daily Audio Newscast - March 17, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
EarthTalk - ¿El auge de la energía solar realmente encarece la electricidad para todos?
La energía solar genera electricidad aprovechando la luz solar, por lo que es una fuente de energía limpia.
Workers begin strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley
Nearly 4,000 Colorado workers at one of the country’s largest meatpacking plants began a strike Monday.
Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed an increasing vaccine access for children
Senate Bill 26-32 passed the House on Monday on a party-line vote. It passed the Senate the same way in early February.
About Town – March 17, 2026
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Pedestrian deaths rise sharply in Colorado, CDOT says
Pedestrian fatalities have increased sharply in Colorado in recent years, including 127 deaths in 2025.
EarthTalk - Does the rise of solar power actually make electricity more expensive for everyone?
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 16, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Federal funding cuts shift state budgets
A perfect storm has arrived on the ledgers of many state budgets, bearing down on the people who often need help the most.