{"podcast":{"title":"City Cast Denver","slug":"city-cast-denver-1425698","podcast_index_feed_id":1425698,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/citycastdenver","website_url":"https://www.citycast.fm/denver/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0e55780a-8200-11eb-8e25-7f5a016dd84e/image/ee9ac1826319fe6c2e1f4a3c42c759fb.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"City Cast","episode_count":1354,"summary":"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 John Elway, if he ever returns our calls. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at denver.citycast.fm.. Named Westword's Best Podcast of 2021, 2023","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-denver-1425698"},"episode":{"title":"Big Money in the Governor's Race, Sexual Assault Bill Breaks Through, and Gym Sued for Grunting Noises","slug":"big-money-in-the-governor-s-race-sexual-assault-bill-breaks-through-and-gym-sued-for-grunting-noises","published_at":"2026-05-08T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-denver-1425698/big-money-in-the-governor-s-race-sexual-assault-bill-breaks-through-and-gym-sued-for-grunting-noises","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-denver-1425698","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdrl.fm/95d2a0/traffic.megaphone.fm/CC7846109135.mp3?updated=1778195585","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdrl.fm/95d2a0/traffic.megaphone.fm/CC7846109135.mp3?updated=1778195585","summary":"New fundraising totals for the governor’s race show Attorney General Phil Weiser’s campaign in the lead over Senator Michael Bennet’s, but Bennet’s got more money behind him overall, thanks to a big billionaire boost.. Meanwhile, Victor Marx is pulling in considerable money in the GOP primary – but how much does it matter when Colorado’s highest offices have been dominated by Dems? Veteran podcaster Michelle Jackson joins producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies to follow the gubernatorial primary money, discuss the new ride-hailing sexual assault bill, and share their wins and fails of the week. Plus, in a special Neighbors-only bonus segment, Bree offers some wild Mother’s Day alternatives to the usual brunch and bouquets. If you want to hear her recs, join our membership program today at membership.citycast.fm Paul discussed residents suing a gym in their building over loud grunting and the new law making it illegal to block bike lanes. Bree talked about her brother-in-law Erik Ziemba’s styling for LA Times and Jessi Whitten returning to Indie 102.3 as program director. Michelle mentioned the Avs’ win and her love for Mo’ Betta Green MarketPlace and the Harvey Park Farmers Market. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about all the money in the governor’s race? Are you seeing more ads for Bennet or Weiser? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 8th episode: Denver Art Museum TaskRabbit Multipass Choir league Looki…","meta_description":"New fundraising totals for the governor’s race show Attorney General Phil Weiser’s campaign in the lead over Senator Michael Bennet’s, but Bennet’s got mo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2916,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-cast-denver-1425698/episodes/big-money-in-the-governor-s-race-sexual-assault-bill-breaks-through-and-gym-sued-for-grunting-noises/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-denver-1425698/big-money-in-the-governor-s-race-sexual-assault-bill-breaks-through-and-gym-sued-for-grunting-noises.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}