Nikole Robinson Carroll
All Things Considered Host, ReporterEmail: nikole.carroll@kunc.org
As a reporter and host for »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·, I follow the local stories of the day while also guiding »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· 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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company is planning a massive new intermodal facility and logistics park in Weld County. The project could generate thousands of jobs but has the communities of Hudson and Lochbuie locking horns over annexations. BizWest Editor Chris Wood joined »Ê¹ÚÍøַ’s All Things Considered with details on the story. -
Liability concerns are keeping some popular mountains and trails off-limits. This week, lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Jared Polis that they think will solve the problem and lift barriers to visitors. The Colorado Sun has been reporting on this story. From the Sun, Team Editor Lance Benzel joined us to discuss the details. -
Colorado is in dire need of public defenders, Colorado needs three times as many public defenders as it has now, according to research backed by the American Bar Association. The state needs to triple its number of court-retained defense attorneys to keep up with demand while upholding workload standards. Reporter Michael Booth with The Colorado Sun joined us to talk about the study and what it means for Colorado. -
The Colorado Supreme Court recently heard arguments concerning a case that involves liability waivers and their validity when it comes to ski resorts and possible other recreation companies. It stems from an incident involving an Oklahoma teenager who fell 30 feet off a lift and became paralyzed in March 2022. Team Editor David Krause with the Colorado Sun joined us for the latest on that story. -
A Boulder Creek flood mitigation project is moving forward, but it faces challenges with permitting and open space allocation. City staff need approval to make room on open space for a flood wall. Tim Drugan with Boulder Reporting Lab joined us to talk about the latest in a years-long saga. -
Over the past five years, more than 15,000 lawsuits have been filed against UCHealth patients over medical debts. But if you are one of the people being sued, you might not see the hospital system’s name on the papers. John Ingold with The Colorado Sun told »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· that in the past, UCHealth filed bill collection lawsuits under its own name—but now the vast majority are in the name of a third-party debt collector. -
Some of us are suckers for a quirky roadside attraction. One such snapshot of Colorado culture is just north of Fort Collins. The Colorado Sun reports the Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum is a rare slice of the state’s agricultural history—but it faces the risk of closing down for good. -
Many Denver-area schools are taking a controversial approach to giving teachers more planning time. Lance Benzel, an editor at The Colorado Sun, joined us to talk about this story. The Sun’s reporting spotlights Teller Elementary School, where parents were recently told that next year classes will dismiss early on Fridays. -
Ahead of the next wildfire season, Boulder County is expanding its weather monitoring system. It previously had just one weather station, in the Sugarloaf area, to monitor fire conditions across almost 500 square miles. Reporter Tim Drugan with Boulder Reporting Lab joined us to talk about what’s in the works. -
A program that helps place Colorado foster children struggling to find adoptive homes doesn’t currently have any funding in the state’s new draft budget. Reporter Jennifer Brown with The Colorado Sun joined »Ê¹ÚÍøַ’s Nikole Robinson Carroll to talk about the fate of the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program in the state.
