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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 38 MIN

Can 80k Save Denver's Last Lesbian Bar? Plus, Denver's Big Pitch for the DNC and 'Third Space' Overload

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was in New Orleans last week along with someone dressed up like the Big Blue Bear to help make the case that the Mile High City should host the Democratic National Convention in 2028, when the party will formally announce its next presidential nominee. Will a dancing bear do the trick? Or will Denver lose out to Boston or Philly? Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about how Denver’s political narrative stacks up. Plus, a lesbian bar in a legendary building raised more than $80,000 on GoFundMe over the weekend after announcing they might close, and City Cast listeners weigh in on squirrel precautions.  What do you think about The Pearl? Would you pitch in $5 a month to help keep it running? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode: ⁠The Park People⁠ ⁠TaskRabbit⁠ ⁠Denver Health⁠ ⁠DOTI⁠ ⁠University of Denver⁠ ⁠Cozy Earth⁠ - Use code COZYDENVERBOGO for an exclusive Buy One, Give One offer running from April 12th to April 18th Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was in New Orleans last week along with someone dressed up like the Big Blue Bear to help make the case that the Mile High City should host the Democratic National Convention in 2028, when the party will formally announce its next presidential nominee. Will a dancing bear do the trick? Or will Denver lose out to Boston or Philly? Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about how Denver’s political narrative stacks up. Plus, a lesbian bar in a legendary building raised more than $80,000 on GoFundMe over the weekend after announcing they might close, and City Cast listeners weigh in on squirrel precautions.  What do you think about The Pearl? Would you pitch in $5 a month to help keep it running? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode: ⁠The Park People⁠ ⁠TaskRabbit⁠ ⁠Denver Health⁠ ⁠DOTI⁠ ⁠University of Denver⁠ ⁠Cozy Earth⁠ - Use code COZYDENVERBOGO for an exclusive Buy One, Give One offer running from April 12th to April 18th Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠

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