November 17, 2025
Inside Denver’s Biggest Debates: Nuclear Power at DIA, More Lanes for Peña Blvd, and Mayor Mike ‘Icing Out Council’
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Earlier this month Denver voters approved the Vibrant Denver bond, saying yes to some ambitious city projects -- like the Denver American Indian Cultural Embassy , which will be built in Montbello. City council also recently approved a study to look at potentially widening Peña Boulevard and Mayor Johnston and Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington announced plans to look at bringing nuclear power to the airport. These projects are going down in Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore’s District 11, and she’s got a lot to say about it. Gilmore joins host Bree Davies to dig into these city plans, plus share why she thinks the mayor’s layoffs are having lasting effects on the trust those workers put into local government. Bree mentioned a recent episode we aired about AI Data Centers , and the Denver Post editorial board’s comments on Gilmore and the city layoffs . Oh, and be sure to grab a ticket to our first-ever The Denver-est Denver Awards, presented by our friends at Denver Health! You’re cordially invited to attend a fancy holiday party slash formal awards show celebrating the very best of Denver on Dec. 18 at The Oriental Theater. City Cast Denver Neighbors will have received a discount code in the inbox, but everyone can buy tickets now! And we need your help picking the winners, too! Nominate your faves in our six big categories! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm . Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this November 17th episode: Simply Eloped Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Health Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise