CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
• Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is celebrating a major milestone for one of its most recognizable voices — Ryan Warner, the award-winning senior host of the daily news show Colorado Matters, has been delivering reliable and relatable Colorado news to listeners across the state for 20 years.
“It’s hard to believe 20 years have passed,” said Warner. “That’s partly because no two days at Colorado Public Radio are the same. News is like that, but CPR News especially encourages innovation, community connection and field reporting.”
Warner is a multiple Edward R. Murrow Award winner whose work has helped Colorado Matters earn recognition as one of the nation’s top public radio talk programs. He has received honors from the Public Media Journalists Association and The Associated Press, and Westword named Warner Denver’s Best Talk-Radio Host in 2021.
“What makes Ryan exceptional is his voracious curiosity and drive to get to the heart of an issue,” said CPR Executive Editor Kevin Dale. “He does it with empathy and sensitivity, but don’t be mistaken — trying to dodge a question from Ryan will be met with tenacity. He has the highest regard for Colorado Matters listeners and works long hours to bring knowledge to their lives. We, and the listeners of CPR, are lucky to have him.”
Warner added, “What a privilege it is to tell Colorado’s stories and to hold its power brokers accountable. My thanks to our listeners, readers and members for their two decades of trust.”
Colorado Matters airs on CPR News and KRCC at 9am and 7pm every weekday and at 10am on Sundays. [Photo Credit: Hart Van Denburg / Colorado Public Radio]
