Bucket List on KGNU Inagural Edition

The Bucket List Community Cafe radio show on KGNU brings hyperlocal storytelling to the airwaves with heart, curiosity, and a deep love for Denver. Hosted by Toni Tresca, each episode dives into the civic pulse of the city—from transportation frustrations and unsafe streets to vibrant arts festivals, neighborhood activism, and underrepresented cultural communities. With reporting from a team of emerging local journalists, the show highlights the everyday issues and inspiring efforts shaping life in Denver.

In this inaugural episode, listeners hear why Federal Boulevard remains one of the most dangerous roads in the city, what’s behind the lack of public transit to Red Rocks, and how neighbors are organizing to make change—from the Denver Community Film Festival to the upcoming Mile Long Table event. With coverage of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, the evolution of UMS, and a love-hate reckoning with the Colorado Rockies, this show is a fresh, grounded take on what it means to live, move, and make meaning in Denver today.