One week ago, Denverites crowdfunded $83,000 to save our city’s last lesbian bar. Today, there’s a lock on the door, The Pearl’s instagram has been deleted, and the co-owners are fighting over who’s responsible. So, what happened? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval and politics contributor Adrian Felix join host Bree Davies to talk through all the turmoil inside the former home of the legendary Mercury Cafe. Plus, Jefferson County is offering male contraception and our wins and fails of the week.

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Adrian talked about an affordable housing project in Cap Hill and a new beer garden opening soon. Bree talked about Blucifer’s First Rodeo’s second lineup drop. Justine discussed 420 and weed sales and the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit.

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