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Moviegoers in Northern Colorado helped fuel the Barbie movie phenomenon, and Colorado State University’s Karrin Anderson has been watching this craze unfold. The feminist scholar unpacks the billion-dollar blockbuster on In the NoCo.

KUNC’s The Colorado Dream podcast captures the struggles and successes of residents determined to make a life in Colorado. Ahead of the third season's debut, which unpacks how Colorado’s housing crisis is affecting mountain communities, we explore how these stories reflect the resilience of Coloradans.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in Colorado have walked off the job for three days. They say they are stretched thin amid a serious employee shortage and want better pay. Also on today's episode — what sprouted from a group of volunteer musicians a century ago has blossomed into a Northern Colorado institution.

Colorado spends a lot of money on K-12 students, but the state is near the bottom of the list nationally for funding adult education. That means some of Colorado’s more economically vulnerable adults aren’t getting the support they need. Chalkbeat higher education reporter Jason Gonzales told us about new laws making a dent in the problem and how lawmakers are scrambling to repair an issue that could jeopardize some access to adult education.

Open enrollment for health insurance plans is approaching and in Colorado, there’s a program to help undocumented Coloradans get coverage. We take a look at how that program is helping undocumented people, who often go uninsured.

Dia de los Muertos is an ancient cultural tradition that has strong roots in Mexico. Many of our Northern Colorado communities celebrate the holiday. We learn more about its significance on In The NoCo.

When violinist and author Brendan Slocumb visits schools, students don’t believe the music educator plays the violin. He tells In The NoCo why he doesn’t fit the mold — and how he’s working to break it — ahead of his talk in Fort Collins on Sunday.

We know winter is coming. But today, we take a moment to appreciate flowers — one of the best souvenirs of summer — as we look forward to next year's garden. Many of the annual flower varieties you'll find in garden stores in the spring have just endured a rigorous, real-world testing process at the Annual Flower Trial Garden at Colorado State University. KUNC’s Emma VandenEinde walks us through the "rows of rainbows."

Another Aurora officer charged in the death of Elijah McClain is on trial now. Nathan Woodyard’s trial comes after a split verdict in the trial of two other officers. In The NoCo sat down with racial justice activist Candice Bailey for her reaction and more.

A lot of Coloradans love the idea of recycling. But our recycling habits are in the dumps. Perhaps our trashy rates have something to do with the act of recycling. It seems like the rules are often changing — and let’s not forget that recycling is expensive, both for residents and municipalities. We sort through the noise with a recycling guru.