Public Affairs

Every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. we offer a public affairs program highlighting local issues of concern to residents and those who care about what’s happening in Grand County. Our guests include local non-profit leaders, town and county leaders, artists, local youth, athletes and more.

Upcoming Public Affairs Shows:

  • July 9 – Shinning Stars Foundation
  • July 16 – Grand Chorale
  • July 23 – Fraser Mural Fest
  • July 30 – Fraser Valley DDA with Parks Thomson and Sarah Catanzarite
  • August 6 – National Sports Center for the Disabled 
  • August 13 – Open

Would you like to contribute as a guest on Public Affairs?

If you feel you have a story that helps highlight or contribute to the people and environment of Grand County please fill out our guest application.

 PODCAST

You asked, we listened, literally!

Your favorite interviews, local deep dives, and Grand County conversations from KFFR Public Affairs are now available anytime, anywhere in your favorite podcast format.

Find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or use the RSS feed for wherever you get your podcasts.

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Public Affairs Library

Shining Stars Foundation with Ryndi Zastrow

Shining Stars Foundation, a nonprofit based in Grand County that supports children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses, along with their entire families.

Hunger Relief in Grand County, Aspen Bias

From pantry logistics to statewide partnerships, Aspen breaks down how Mountain Family Center tackles hunger with creativity, community spirit, and the occasional laugh. Whether it’s ...

KFFR’s New Tower Ribbon Cutting

This new tower now powers our signal across Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, and even in most areas of Kremmling! This milestone marks a ...

The Fire Show with the Grand County Wildfire Council

Listen to the full episode now!

Foundry Cinema & Bowl with Scott Ledin and Brian Brigance

Originally aired: June 4, 2025 on KFFR 88.3 FM This week on KFFR Public Affairs, we’re shining the spotlight on one of Fraser’s favorite community hubs: The ...

Grand County Library District, Public Affairs

Leaders from the Grand County Library District, including newly appointed Executive Director Mary Ann Degginger.

Andrew Radzavich, Middle Park Health

NEW Public Affairs Episode: Building the Future of Healthcare in Fraser

Public Affairs with West Grand Superintendent, Elizabeth Brauer

Public Affairs Recap On May 14th, KFFR’s Public Affairs show featured Elizabeth Bauer, Superintendent of West Grand School District! In an insightful interview, Elizabeth shared ...

MaryAnn Kerstiens & Dianna Farabaugh from Grand County Pet Pals

MaryAnn Kerstiens and Dianna Farabaugh from Grand County Pet Pals on our Public Affairs episode! Their May 5th groundbreaking ceremony on a brand-new building dedicated ...

Youth Week 2025 – East Grand Middle School Radio Club

Youth Week 2025: Public Affairs Spotlight 

Health Solutions West, Makena Line & Laura Robinson

Health Solutions West – Mental Health Services in Grand County Last week, our Public Affairs Show featured a vital conversation with Makena Line and Laura ...

Sarah Catanzarite & Scott Ledin, Fraser Bike Park

Hear how this project came to be and what it means for the Fraser Valley community. Stream the full interview here:

Kelly Martin, Principal of Granby Elementary

Grand Fire with Brad White

Young Eagles Program with Rick Howard

Troublesome Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation on Public Affairs

Grandma Miller’s Cabins – Robyn Wilson

Grandma Miller’s New Horizons is a historical cabin community in Fraser Valley contributing to the housing and climate crisis through fellowship, simplicity, mindfulness and education. It ...

Grand County Public Health – Reproductive Health

Abbie Baker, Director of Grand County Public Health, and Eliza Buyers, the Reproductive Health Director, came into the studio to discuss services that are being ...

Town of Fraser Master Plan

Garrett Scott, Town Planner for Fraser, came into KFFR studios to discuss some of the initiatives coming up in 2025 such as the Downtown Development ...

Bruce Barwick on GriefShare

Bruce Barwick, a participant in the local GriefShare support group, discusses his mental journey after losing a loved one. Through this 13-week group, grief-stricken individual ...
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Stacy Starr and Mountain Family Center

Station Executive Director Ryan Wilson chatted with Stacy Starr, Executive Director of the Mountain Family Center. Mountain Family Center is a staple in our community ...

Sustainability Initiatives at Winter Park

Mia Dorris, Sustainability Community Coordinator, and Alisha Janes, Assistant Town Manager for Winter Park, discuss some of the science and work behind making Winter Park ...
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Colorado Ice Works

Mike Bickelhaupt, owner of Colorado Ice Works, was in our studio to talk about the upcoming Ice Sculpture class that is being held at the ...

Granby Secures Land Trust

Executive Director Jeremy Krones came to KFFR Studios to discuss a unique easement that was recently acquired by the Colorado Headwaters Land Trust in Granby. ...

Mountain Parks Electric 25 Rebates

The Energy Resource Officer for Middle Park Electric, Megan Moore-Kemp, stopped by the KFFR studios to discuss everything electric in Grand County. Megan highlighted some ...

Kayleen Malone and the HTI

Station Director Ryan Wilson spoke with Kayleen Malone and Will Giblin about the HTI – the Homegrown Talent Iniative. This initiative helps students in rural ...
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Sky Foulkes

DJ Anna “Pantski” Szczepanski sat down with Winter Park President Sky Foulkes to chat about the start of the 2024-2025 ski season, the upgraded snow-making ...
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Dr. Lucinda Young – Teeth and Halloween Candy

KFFR’s Director Ryan Wilson spoke to local Dr. Lucinda Young from Winter Park Dental about how to take care of your mouth during the sweetest ...
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Troublesome Fire Anniversary

KFFR’s Cooper Roberts spoke with Natascha O’Flaherty and Katie Goodrich about the anniversary of the devastating Troublesome fire and tips in case a disaster strikes.
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Grand County Water

Station Director Ryan Wilson spoke with Samantha Missey, Kirk Klancke, and Kaylie Foulk about droughts, the town under Lake Granby, and more!
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Brian Blumenfeld

Station Director Ryan Wilson spoke to Brian Blumenfeld about ranked choice voting for Public Affairs on October 9th, 2024.
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150 Years – Grand County Historical Association

For the 150 Year Anniversary of Grand County, we’ve partnered with Grand County Historical Association.
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