As the Colorado River endures climate change, drought, and overuse, is recycling wastewater a viable way to use less? Michael Elizabeth Sakas explores that in "Parched." Then, author Sandra Dallas taps her own life growing up in Denver for her historical fiction. She's nominated for a Colorado Book Award for "Little Souls." And hall of fame blues artist Otis Taylor gets his diploma at age 74.
A new podcast called “Parched” explores the complexities of the Colorado River Basin, at a time when persistent drought has sparked difficult discussions about water. Its goal is to shine a light on solutions. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with the podcast’s host Michael Elizabeth Sakas, a climate reporter at Colorado Public Radio.
Behind the Scenes: Parched – an informal conversation with the three main producers of the CPR News podcast and online project – Host Michael Elizabeth Sakas, producer/editor Rachel Estabrook and photojournalist Hart Van Denburg. Hear anecdotes from the team’s 1000 mile journey from the Headwaters to the mouth of the Colorado River — as they unravel<p><small><a href="https://www.cpr.org/event/behind-the-scenes-parched/" class="more-link">Read More</a></small></p>
Parched is a podcast from Colorado Public Radio about people who rely on the Colorado River, and have ideas to save it. On this episode we hear the first episode from Parched, titled The Last Straw. Then we’ll talk with host Michael Sakas.