Some awesome giveaways today
At some point during the show, we'll give away a pair of tickets to see Michael Kosta at Comedy Works South at the Landmark tonight at 9:15 PM.
And at the end of the show, the winner of Name That Tune will win FOUR tickets to see Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top at the Paramount Theater in Denver next Thursday, January 29.
WOW!
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GO BRONCOS!
It's been 10 years since the Denver Broncos were in the AFC Championship. Obviously it's an extra challenge when our backup QB, who apparently is highly respected within the organization but hasn't thrown a pass in a regular season game in 2 years, is starting his first game of the year. The betting line as of Thursday night has the New England Patriots as 4.5-point favorites. But I'm optimistic that the Broncos can get it done. I REALLY want to know if JK Dobbins or Pat Bryant or Troy Franklin will be playing. As of this moment I don't know.
FYI, the Patriots have never won a playoff game in Denver. (They're 0-4). Let's make it 0-5.
I'll be manning KOA's only sideline mic for the game. (Usually we have two.) I'll be on the Pats sideline in the first half and the Broncos sideline in the second half. Try to spot me on TV!
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Lots of guests today
Dr Marlene Wolfe is Assistant Professor, Emory University and Program Director, WastewaterSCAN
https://data.wastewaterscan.org/
What is wastewater monitoring and what diseases can it detect? How is wastewater data useful for people in our community?
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Ryan Edwards is co-host of KOA Sports, weekdays 3 PM to 6 PM here on KOA. We'll preview Sunday's AFC Championship game between the Broncos and the New England Patriots.
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Mike Johnston is the mayor of Denver. Some topics, as well as talking Broncos with him a bit:
Denver leads U.S. cities in homicide decline as murders fall nationwide - Axios Denver
Sharp decline in apartment construction is among Denver mayor’s ‘biggest fears’
How Denver’s shifting plans for Alameda Avenue created a PR nightmare for Mayor Mike Johnston
Denver City Council chides controversial Alameda Avenue redesign - Axios Denver
'Like a C-': Engineering professor says Anschutz-backed Alameda plan not as safe as original | 9news.com
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Comedian Michael Kosta is an Emmy winning co-Host and Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show for Comedy Central. He's playing at Comedy Works South at the Landmark but as of this writing the only show with tickets remaining is tonight at 9:15 PM. Tickets here: Michael Kosta | Live in Denver | Comedy Works
Michael was a professional tennis player and has a YouTube series called "Tennis Anyone". In a recent episode he talked about the power of art (including comedy) to challenge the powerful. (See embedded video below.) I thought it was great. (Warning: if you can't handle any criticism of Donald Trump then it's not for you.)
Michael Kosta Cast in Tracy Morgan's NBC Show 'Reggie Dinkins'
Michael's YouTube channel: Michael Kosta - YouTube
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Jack Corrigan is the Voice of the Rockies. We'll talk about Rockies Fest which happens tomorrow: https://www.mlb.com/rockies/fans/rockies-fest
And don't forget KOA's RockiesFest show with Jesse Thomas at 11 AM tomorrow (Saturday)!
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Other Stuff
First time it's REALLY going to feel like winter this winter (yes, even after the snow the other day): Timing, totals, impacts on incoming weekend snowstorm in Colorado
U.S. Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Menacing Mix of Snow, Ice and Cold - The New York Times
Just be glad you're not in the heart of the storm where it's going to be much colder and snowier than people in the southern and south-central USA normally experience! Winter Storm Shifting Track Targets 230 Million With Ice, Snow | Weather.com
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Zelenskyy is right: Zelenskyy scolds Europe in Davos as peace talks drag on – POLITICO
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TikTok's US operations have been sold for $14 billion: China, US sign off on TikTok US spinoff | Semafor
TikTok closes deal for US ownership, company says - POLITICO
That's less than 1/3 of the early estimates of what it might go for: TikTok’s U.S. unit could be worth as much as $50 billion in a sale
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Speaking of billions…Jamie Dimon, Trump lawsuit: Why JPMorgan Chase became a top target
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I didn't get to this earlier in the week: 1 big thing: How you use AI (Axios)
How AI is affecting me as a human (and journalist)
And an important, perhaps precedential, local AI vs art story:
Colorado Springs artist appeals copyright rejection over AI art
Théâtre D’opéra Spatial Review Board Decision Letter
Art Made With A.I. Won a State Fair Last Year. Now, the Rules Are Changing
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This happened to me recently...and now Kristen and I are thinking of (big) barn doors on our master bathroom, a term you're not allowed to use anymore: Hotels Are Getting Rid of Proper Bathroom Doors and Guests Are Revolting - WSJ
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Love it: House overturns Senate's $500k perk for seized phone records
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Well done, Barron: Barron Trump ‘saved’ friend's life by calling cops while she was being beaten by ex-boyfriend | New York Post
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They can't exactly say no after voting en masse to release "the Epstein Files": Inside Democrats' stunning revolt on holding Bill Clinton in contempt
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Today's Video
Speaking of bad weather, tell your kids that this is what it was like when you were growing up, at least on the days when you didn't walk to and from school, uphill both ways: