Nikole Robinson Carroll
All Things Considered Host, ReporterEmail: nikole.carroll@kunc.org
As a reporter and host for KUNC, I follow the local stories of the day while also guiding KUNC listeners through NPR's wider-scope coverage. It's an honor and a privilege to help our audience start their day informed and entertained.
Even after over a dozen years working in public radio, I still can't believe I actually get paid to do what I do – it barely feels like work. Audience is everything to me and I never take the trust of listeners for granted. Also, if you listen closely, you might hear music from your favorite video game or anime. 😉
I grew up in community theatre and chorus and have been at home in front of a mic for most of my life (yes, I ADORE karaoke). My first announcing gig was at my hometown roller rink – I got to skate for free! My public radio career began with hosting All Things Considered at WEKU in Richmond, KY. I also hosted and reported for KOSU in Oklahoma City and KNPR in Las Vegas before coming to Colorado.
When I'm off the clock, you can find me pursuing geeky pastimes with my husband, listening to podcasts and spoiling my kids: a human boy and his fur siblings.
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The Colorado Sun has spent months investigating the effects of inflation on Colorado living, and lately it’s turned its focus to the impact on young people. Editor Lance Benzel joined KUNC’s Nikole Robnisn Carroll to unpack that.
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A remote town in southwestern Colorado is looking for solutions as it faces power issues during winter storms. Officials in Silverton, a town in the San Juan Mountains, received what they called a "wake-up call" last winter. David Krause, Team Editor at The Colorado Sun, joined KUNC’s Nikole Robinson Carroll to talk about what happened next.
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It’s a new year, and with that comes both new and ongoing development plans in northern Colorado, from housing to hospitals. Sarah Kyle, interim executive editor at The Coloradoan, joined KUNC’s Nikole Robinson Carroll to talk about some of the big moves happening in Fort Collins in 2024.
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In Colorado, candidates are filing paperwork to run in congressional races and other local contests. But it isn’t as simple as just putting your name on a ballot.
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Recently, opponents of a Cemex cement plant near Lyons asked for strict changes to the plant’s environmental permits. David Krause, an editor with The Colorado Sun, joined KUNC’s Nikole Robinson Carroll to discuss the story.
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Transportation and housing advocates are calling for Boulder to eliminate old rules about off-street parking. Opponents to the regulations say they change the streetscape in the area and make housing even more expensive.
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Routt County commissioners heard complaints in October 2023 about a gravel bike race that had come through the area. The conflict continues into 2024. Michael Booth, a reporter with The Colorado Sun, joined KUNC to discuss the story.
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According to the 2023 Higher Education Return on Investment Report, Coloradans who hold bachelor’s degrees make significantly more money than residents with only high school diplomas. But what other factors play into the cost-benefit formula? Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Jason Gonzales spoke with KUNC’s Nikole Robinson Carroll about it.
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The city of Denver has been facing what it calls a migrant crisis for more than a year. Now, as The Colorado Sun reports, the city is asking the federal government for extra help. Editor Lance Benzel joined us to discuss the latest.
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Some Colorado farmland could play a pivotal role in changing the U.S. agriculture industry. A 48-year-old New York billionaire has been buying land in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico since he was in his 20s. Larry Ryckman, Co-Founder and editor of The Colorado Sun, spoke with KUNC’s Nikole Robinson Carroll about Stefan Soloviev and his plans.