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Backlash Mounts Against Gov. Polis Over Tina Peters. Plus, Denver Halts Data Centers
Arts & Culture
- When:
- May 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast Denver
- Source:
- City Cast Denver
Governor Jared Polis’ controversial decision to commute former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ prison sentence last week is still reverberating through the Democratic Party. More than 400 Democrats signed a letter calling to formally censure the governor, and one congressional candidate even wants him investigated for collusion. Editor-in-chief of The Lever David Sirota is back to chat with host Bree Davies about what Polis’ moves mean for democracy and his legacy – and why Representative Lauren