Ramadan is a month for celebration, reflection and coming close to God. But this year, the shadow of war looms large. This week on Real Talk from Denver 7 and CPR News, the inescapable impact of the war in Gaza and why this year’s observance takes on more significance. Plus a newcomer to Colorado tries to find her place in Denver’s Muslim community.
This week’s guests include Democratic State Rep. Iman Jodeh, Muhammad Kolila, an imam at the Downtown Denver Islamic Center, and Denver 7 producer Shanzeh Umerani.
Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.