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Funding for local law enforcement in Colorado is in question. Plus, federal layoffs hit Colorado, including for the agency that forecasts the weather. Then, hear how Colorado companies are thinking about tariffs that could take effect tomorrow. And get to the root of a listener’s question about a key Colorado vegetable.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani.

It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on the threats to law enforcement grants.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on layoffs at NOAA.
• CPR's Ben Markus reports on trepidation over tariffs.
• CPR's Sarah Mulholland reports on the Colorado company stockpiling supplies from China.
• CPR’s Bazi Kanani explains Colorado’s sugar beet history for Colorado Wonders.

Going up and down the Front Range by train may actually be possible soon, 20 years after it was promised. Then, what Colorado’s Democratic congressmembers are doing to push back on mass federal firings. Plus, there’s a massive backlog in processing evidence in sexual assault trials. And Coloradans have proposed some bad sports teams names, but we have another chance with the National Women’s Soccer League coming to Metro Denver.

Get the Colorado news you need in this episode of Colorado Today, hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• See Denverite’s ideas for naming Denver’s new professional soccer team.
• CPR’s Nathaniel Minor reports on the updated plan for Front Range Rail.
• Nathaniel also reported a whole podcast about the train’s history and future, called Ghost Train.
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the backlog in processing evidence in sexual assault cases.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on what to expect from Coloradans at Trump’s address to Congress tonight.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on protests against federal firings.

Denver is spending thousands of dollars preparing its mayor to appear before a congressional committee today. Meanwhile, parents of babies and toddlers with developmental disabilities are waiting to find out if crucial therapies for their kids will be cut. Then, doctors say which diseases they are watching for five years after COVID hit. And a rover built in Colorado will sell moon dirt to NASA.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Dan Boyce reports on a Colorado-built moon rover.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on the mayor’s testimony on immigration.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on cuts to early intervention therapies for kids. 
• CPR's Andrea Dukakis reports on what doctors see as the legacies of COVID.

Denver’s mayor faces accusations he broke federal law in sheltering immigrants. Then, a decades-long western conservation success story faces a new threat: federal layoffs. And we’ll explain what bird flu means for the annual sandhill migration through Colorado. We’ll also tip you off to an art show featuring pieces inspired by visitors from out of this world.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart tells you what’s going on in this week’s arts spotlight.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris and CPR’s Caitlyn Kim round up what happened at the Congressional hearing with Denver’s mayor.
• CPR’s Megan Verlee explains the state’s immigration laws that are under federal scrutiny.
• CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on federal layoffs hurting ferret conservation efforts.

Hoping to change national policy, Denver Public Schools sued the U.S. government to keep immigration agents away. Then, we discuss an effort to make the price you pay for prescription medicines closer to what they really costs. Also, we have good news for prospective homebuyers, and advice for Coloradans on how to prepare for atypical weather.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani.  It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño. 

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Ben Markus reports on DPS’ lawsuit against ICE.
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on the closure of independent pharmacies.  
• CPR’s Sarah Mulholland dives into the numbers around homebuying.
• CPR’s Ryan Warner answers a Colorado Wonders question about the weather.
• Do you have a question about our state? Submit it to Colorado Wonders.

Denver Restaurant Week kicks off today amid a contentious debate over how restaurant workers in Colorado should get paid. Then, crashes on I-70 led to a 9-hour closure this week and calls to change the rules for truckers. Plus, what happened to Colorado’s effort to stay on daylight saving time? Remember to turn your clock ahead an hour this weekend!

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite’s Andrew Kenney reports on a bill to lower the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers. 
• CPR’s Haylee May reports on the contentious hearings over the tipping bill.
• CPR’s Molly Cruse rode along with truckers on I-70 to learn more about chain laws.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris has this update on mountain goats leaving Denver. 
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on a proposal to make Lyft and Uber safer.

Colorado prohibits conversion therapy, which treats being gay or trangender as a mental illness. Now the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a challenge to the law. Then, body cameras are supposed to make police accountable and reduce shootings. But the effectiveness depends in part on what footage they release. Plus, layoffs in Colorado Springs tell a bigger national security story. And you’ll hear the story behind a new Colorado song to make your day brighter. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Indie 102.3’s March list of local musicians to check out.
• CPR’s Haylee May and Bente Birkeland report on the Supreme Court’s decision to take up Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.
• CPR’s Ben Markus reports on police shootings and body camera releases. 
• Artist Teresa Suydam's website.

Editor's note: An earlier version of the audio for today's podcast included a misattributed quote. The error has been corrected.

Thousands of Coloradans have lined up around the block to see their members of Congress. But some members are not making themselves available. Then, steel and aluminum tariffs affect everyone in an unexpected way. Plus, Southwest Airlines customers are in mourning. And a Colorado chef goes on television to spread her love of cooking.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and Denverite’s Kevin J. Beaty report on Rep. Pettersen’s recent town hall
• CPR’s Haylee May profiles the Denver chef getting a TV show
• Kealey Boyd reports on how tariffs affect artists
• The AP on the end of free bags at Southwest Airlines

Colorado has the money to help you buy new appliances for your home, but there’s a delay in getting it out to homeowners. Plus, black license plates are everywhere. Now there’s a fight over the funds they generate for the state. Then, everything you want to know about blood moons (including how to see one tonight). And we have ideas for your weekend.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on what you can get for home energy upgrades.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart tells you what’s happening this weekend around Colorado.

Colorado’s governor commits to trade with Canada, and a new bill in the legislature would restrict certain semiautomatic weapons. Then, a woman ends up in court for the way she helped hundreds of immigrants. Also, the popular Hanging Lake trail is reopening. And Nederland reflects on losing Frozen Dead Guy Days.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR News report on the plane fire at DIA.
• The Capital News Alliance reports on gun legislation in the works.
• Denverite’s Kevin Beaty has the story of a woman in court after helping immigrants.
• CPR’s Stina Sieg has details on the reservations opening for Hanging Lake.

How Colorado families could be impacted by the dismantling of the Department of Education. New census numbers for Colorado’s population show us where the most growth is. A federal judge makes a ruling about a Colorado school district’s book ban. As March Madness comes to town, CSU emerges as a Cinderella hopeful in Seattle.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, Alejandro Alonso Galva and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Read more on the stories in today’s show: 

• CPR’s Molly Cruse reports on book bans
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin has reported on Department of Education cuts

Colorado is going nuclear if lawmakers get their way. The new reactors appear safer than in the past, but there’s always a risk of meltdown. Then, driving to the airport is getting slower. What should we do about it? Plus, some of Colorado’s federal employees could go back to work, but their future is uncertain. And get the scoop on the Broadway musicals coming to Denver.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on state legislation over the future of nuclear energy.
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on the vote on whether to widen Peña Blvd.
• CPR’s Sarah Mulholland reports on confusion and questions among federal employees in Colorado.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has this week’s Colorado arts spotlight.

Your local school may be closed tomorrow, because teachers will be busy rallying over the budget. Then, military veterans in Colorado speak out on changes at the VA. Plus, an icon of the immigrant rights’ movement is in custody and could be deported herself. And spring starts tomorrow. Is your garden ready?

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite and CPR report on Jeanette Vizguerra’s detention and what could come next.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on school closures as a result of rallies over the state’s education budget.
• CPR’s Molly Cruse reports on veterans speaking out about changes at the VA.

Medicaid is on the chopping block and some Coloradans have a lot to lose, including their independence. Then, the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been declared a national enemy, and authorities say gang members are here, but without much evidence. Plus, Colorado universities might start paying their student athletes, but you won’t know exactly how much.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Stephanie Wolf, with mixing by Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on efforts to deport Tren de Aragua members on thin evidence.
• CPR’s John Daley explains what’s happening with Medicaid in Colorado.
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the latest state budget forecast.
• CPR’s Ben Markus reports on the passage of rules to pay student athletes. 

As President Trump attempts to use a wartime law to speed up mass deportations, a Venezuelan mom in Colorado explains how the new political climate has affected her family’s choices. Then, an about-face in the government’s plan for electric vehicles means some EV chargers are getting turned off. Plus, you’ll get details on big political names you can see in Colorado this week. And we answer a listener’s question about Colorado’s geography.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf, with mixing by Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Do you have a question about our state? Ask it through Colorado Wonders.
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita has more on national political rallies planned for Colorado this week.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on a migrant family’s story in Colorado.
• CPR’s Nathaniel Minor reports on electric vehicle policy changes.
• CPR’s John Daley answers a Colorado Wonders question about parks.

Will this spring be warmer than usual? A meteorologist tells us what she expects. Hundreds of families in Denver are still living in their cars and other uninhabitable conditions despite millions spent to address homelessness. Bernie and AOC draw 30,000 in contrast to local Democrats struggling to inspire voters. In Colorado Wonders, we learn about seatbelt use in Colorado and why it’s low.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Do you have a question about Colorado? Submit it through Colorado Wonders, and we’ll try to find the answer.
• Denverite has the details on how to score an ebike rebate tomorrow.
• CPR’s Ryan Warner answers a listener’s question about seatbelt use in Colorado.
• CPR reports on Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rallies on the Front Range.

It’s budget week for the state, when lawmakers have to make final decisions on how to cut $1.2 billion. Then, a new proposal would protect wild bison at the request of tribal communities. Plus, a portrait of President Donald Trump in Colorado is the latest presidential controversy. And we mark 50 years of a transformative ski and snowboard effort.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the controversial portrait of President Trump.
• Denverite reports on Antiques Roadshow in Colorado.
• CPR’s Stephanie Wolf reports on efforts to protect bison in the state.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassy reports from Eldora Mountain Resort about its support for skiers with disabilities.

Colorado’s hot springs operators are sweating a green energy campaign. Then, what’s working to help teens under stress. Plus, in the final days of Ramadan, we break the fast in Colorado Springs. 

A note: This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone in your life is considering self-harm, please contact Colorado Crisis Services. The number is 1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on the effort making geothermal businesses nervous.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on a promising finding in teen suicide prevention.
• CPR’s Hayley Sanchez takes us into one family’s Ramadan iftar meal.

Colorado is losing hundreds of millions of dollars for public health at a time when the state already needs to save a billion dollars. Then, what President Trump’s push to change voting requirements means for you. Plus, Boulder hosts a global Arctic science conference this week. And art helps illuminate the experience of being unhoused.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on Colorado’s loss of $250 million in federal funding for health services.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has suggestions for your weekend in the Colorado Arts Spotlight.

The Sundance Film Festival is moving to Colorado in 2027. We’ll explain what that means for you, and for the state. Then, Colorado-based researchers trying to prevent HIV have lost their federal funding, and say it could set back decades of progress in containing the disease. And a local comedian reflects on life here in his new YouTube special.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR has the details on Sundance’s move to Boulder.
• CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Adam Cayton-Holland about his new comedy special. 

Is Colorado’s GOP at a crossroads? What the election of a new party chair could mean for the future of the Republican party here. In Colorado Wonders, we answer a question about why Colorado’s school year is the shortest in the country. An audit uncovers more problems at the state labor department. We remember Bob Fuchigami, a survivor of the Amache Japanese-American internment camp in Colorado.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel.

It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the state GOP election.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin answers a question about the short school year.
• CPR’s Sarah Mulholland wrote about the audit of the state’s labor dept.
• CPR’s Haylee May reports on the life of Bob Fuchigami.

Several international students are told they can no longer study at universities in Colorado. Then, the largest seed library in the world is here, and it’s a crucial resource to protect the U.S. from environmental disaster. But there's a looming threat to its future. Plus, Colorado Springs’ expansion puts tough challenges in front of a new City Council. And we’ll tell you what films a festival is showing in order to give you a good cry.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on Colorado students losing their visas.
• CPRS’ Haylee May reports on how budget cuts could affect Colorado's seed bank.
• KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin has takeaway’s from Colorado Springs’ election this week.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has ideas for your weekend in the weekly arts spotlight.

Colorado has its first measles case in years. Experts explain the risk and how you can protect yourself. Then, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen and a Florida Republican take on House Speaker Mike Johnson over how new parents in Congress can vote. Plus, researchers examine odor complaints, and find the locations have something in common. And the season is here for Colorado’s first professional women’s rugby team. Go Onyx!

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR John Daley reports on the measles case in Colorado and on immunization rates and recommendations.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim covers the proxy voting battle in Congress.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassey reports on the research into bad smells in Denver neighborhoods.
• Denverite’s Kevin Beaty photographed the first pro women’s rugby game in Colorado.

A trial is underway for a driver who killed a young professional cyclist in Boulder, while the victim’s family pushes to make roads safer nationwide. Then, a proposal to restrict guns with detachable magazines is meant to make up for past policy failures. And a celebration of the life and legacy of “the Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena Quintanilla, is on in metro Denver. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on the trial in the death of cyclist Magnus White.
• CPR’s Haylee May has the story behind a local celebration of Selena.
• KRCC has a voters guide for the Colorado Springs election today.

Would Uber and Lyft rides be safer for drivers and passengers if every ride was recorded on video and audio? Colorado lawmakers consider some of the tightest regulations in the country. Then, Colorado forests are once again threatened by fast-growing populations of mountain pine beetles. And, ski areas are about to start closing for the season. The state’s oldest operating ski lift is also taking its last runs.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the rideshare bill for new safety rules.
• CPR’s Sam Brasch explains the research into the spread of pine beetles. 
• KRCC’s Kendra Carr shows us Colorado Springs’ new Monopoly game.

Thousands of people protested against the Trump administration Saturday. Then, immigrants escaping slavery who were detained by ICE in Colorado. Plus, how parents and teens are trying to make sure Colorado kids get screened early for dyslexia. And a musician from Pueblo shares the song he made to motivate himself – and you – when you need it most. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on people without criminal records being swept up by ICE.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on a bill to require dyslexia screening, and parents’ requests for screening to the state school board.
• CPR’s Haylee May reports on the weekend “Hands Off” protests.
• The Local 303: Colorado artists Indie 102.3 is featuring for April
• Learn more about featured artist Morgan J. Cox

Proposed changes in Washington could reshape life in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Rural hospitals warn that Medicaid cuts would devastate the region. Then, a controversy at the University of Colorado sparks debate as regents meet and take public comment. It’s fueled by a social media post from one of the regents. Plus, in Denver, an unusual trial is unfolding focused on alleged war crimes committed thousands of miles away. And we have some ideas for how to spend your weekend.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has this weekend’s arts spotlight.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassy reports on investigations into two CU regents.
• Check out the Colorado Matters podcast for more of our interview about the unusual criminal trial happening this week in Denver.

Bus drivers and train operators in metro Denver get a new contract. You'll hear what that means for riders. Plus, a Colorado furniture mogul and a Republican congressman explain why they oppose Trump’s tariffs. Then, a DA’s decision in a fatal shooting draws attention to a law enforcement struggle when bystanders have guns. And we share a Colorado postcard about our beloved bluebirds. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, and Corey Jones. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Find the Colorado bird postcards on our @newscpr Instagram page
• CPR’s Nathaniel Minor reports on RTD’s contract negotiations. 
• CPR’s Haylee May reports on the decision not to charge the deputy who shot Jalin Seabron.
• CPR’s Jo Erickson speaks with Seabron’s mom about seeking justice for her son’s death.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on efforts to restrict the president’s tariff power.
• CPR News has more on the firing of Nuggets coach Michael Malone.

Colorado could switch to carbon-free electricity sooner than you would think, and Gov. Polis is pushing for a last-minute bill in the legislature to accelerate the change. Then, the driver who killed Boulder teen Magnus White has been found guilty, but White’s family wants more than a verdict. And Colorado Springs officials have approved a new skyscraper, which some residents worry will ruin downtown. Plus, we share new information about a second measles case identified in Colorado.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s John Daley has the latest on a new measles case reported in Denver.
• CPR’s Sam Brasch and Megan Verlee report on Gov. Jared Polis pushing last-minute bill to accelerate Colorado’s shift to renewable energy
• CPR’s Alison Borden reports on the woman found guilty of vehicular homicide for hitting Magnus White after she passed out while driving
• CPR’s  Dan Boyce has the details on Colorado Springs’ approval of a new tallest building in the city.

Editor's note: An earlier version of this episode mistook the class of felony the driver is convicted of in the cyclist's death. It's a Class 4 felony. The error has been corrected and the episode has been republished.

Colorado’s new immigrants face a tough new question about whether to keep paying their taxes if it could lead to deportation. Then, we break down the latest housing market numbers for metro Denver. Plus, Colorado could soon have a new law that requires health insurers to cover gender affirming care. And there’s a new music venue coming to the metro area.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• The Purplish podcast has the full story about Colorado Democrats’ efforts to protect transgender people.
• Denverite’s Kevin J. Beaty reports on immigrants filing taxes in Aurora.
• NPR reports on the IRS’ agreement to share tax information with immigration enforcement.
• Denverite’s Andrew Kenney has the latest on home sales in metro Denver.
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on proposed legal protections for transgender Coloradans.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has arts and culture happenings this weekend.

At least two of Colorado’s biggest names in politics will face off in a primary for governor. In Colorado Wonders, we answer a question about what gets done with all the money Colorado gets from cannabis taxes. A trend in road construction is expanding here. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim wrote about Sen. Bennet’s campaign announcement
• CPR’s Megan Verlee explains cannabis tax money
• CPR’s Nathaniel Minor explains Diverging Diamond Interchanges
• CPR’s Dan Boyce reports on the start of recreational marijuana sales in Colorado Springs.

A new memorial is approved for the state Capitol grounds, to help Colorado acknowledge its colonial past and heal relationships with Native people. Then, a father asks lawmakers to get tougher on careless driving after a motorist who killed his son got a misdemeanor conviction. Plus, a local economist speaks to your economic anxiety, and what to expect in the months ahead. And a two-time high school poetry champion represents Colorado at nationals.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Tony Gorman and Nathaniel Minor report on an effort to strengthen laws for reckless driving.
• CCNA’s Lucas Brady Woods has details on the new Sand Creek Massacre memorial planned at the state Capitol.
• Denverite’s Paola Zialcita explains new parking rates at DIA.

Trump’s proposed funding cuts would cost more than 11,000 Colorado kids access to early education. Plus, author talks, library events, and museum exhibitions that have lost their funding. Then, a sheriff’s deputy gets an unusual sentence for shooting and killing Christian Glass. And a new college president aims to shape the path for Indigenous students in Colorado.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Listen to the Colorado Matters podcast interview with the new president of Fort Lewis College.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on efforts to end federal funding for Head Start.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassy reports on cuts to humanities programs in Colorado.
• CPR’s Tony Gorman has details on the sentencing for the sheriff’s deputy who killed Christian Glass.

With just two weeks left before the session ends, there are still a number of significant bills state lawmakers hope to get across the finish line. We hear the arguments in the trial of a teen charged with murder after throwing rocks at cars. Colorado band Tennis explains why they’re hanging up their hats after one more album.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani.

It’s edited and produced by Alejandro Alonso Galva, Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Haylee May reports on a teen facing murder charges after throwing rock at cars 

A new target of federal budget cuts is AmeriCorps, the community service organization. A Colorado corps member says his disaster recovery work was immediately stopped. Then, you’ll start to notice more birds migrating in these next couple weeks. Millions of their lives can be saved with a click of a switch. Plus, 420 was this past weekend. In Colorado Wonders, a listener asks what’s in the types of cannabis that a fifth of Coloradans use.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on the impact of cuts to AmeriCorps.
• CPR’s Arlo Pérez Esquivel answers a Colorado Wonders question about the chemistry of cannabis.
• Do you have a question about Colorado? Ask it through Colorado Wonders.

A federal judge is asked to stop ICE from deporting two men in Colorado without due process. Plus, new numbers show it may be getting harder to get a job in Colorado. Then, an energy source right underneath you can get Colorado to 100% renewables.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Sarah Mulholland explains the latest job numbers.
• CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on deportation legal battles for two men.

Alabama lawmakers push for a move of Space Command headquarters from Colorado to their state. Colorado Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd warns GOP leadership against steep cuts to Medicaid. An activist spreads his message on Easter weekend with a unique egg hunt in the metro Denver area.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on the latest turn in the Space Command saga
• CPR’s John Daley reports on Rep. Jeff Hurd’s support for Medicaid
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris has the story of an Easter egg vigilante
• CPR's Kiara DeMare has your weekend weather outlook for Colorado

Social media giants like Meta would have to do more to protect kids online under a bill with bipartisan support, but Gov. Polis may veto it. Then, Colorado Democrats look to strengthen controversial immigrant protections. Plus, fundraising is down for Denver’s Pride festivities, and the backlash to DEI might be playing a role. And, your weekend arts spotlight includes the start of music festival season in Colorado, and a new budget flight to Mexico City is in the works.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on legislative efforts to protect kids online.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassy reports that fundraising for the Pride festivities in Denver is down.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has the weekly CO arts spotlight.
• Denverite gives you the details on the new flight to Mexico City from Denver.

Images generated by AI are getting so real that child safety advocates say our laws aren’t keeping up. Then, a beloved summer tradition is forced to scale back as DEI backlash hits local festivals. Plus, Buc-ee’s planned expansion near Colorado Springs brings big buzz and big controversy. And a spring celebration pops up in a place that was devastated in the 2013 floods.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has this week’s Colorado arts spotlight.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on funding problems for the Juneteenth festival.
• CPR’s John Daley has more on the second case of measles identified in Denver.

A hundred people were detained at a nightclub in Colorado Springs. It was an immigration enforcement raid carried out by several law enforcement agencies, with a twist. Then, rent prices in metro Denver are going down, which means tenants can negotiate for the first time in a long time. Plus, you’ll hear updates on social media regulation and the state budget. And, when Saigon fell 50 years ago it led to the foundation of Vietnamese communities in Denver. The future of their community hub is in question as the first generation reaches retirement age.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Allison Sherry and Dan Boyce report on a large immigration raid in Colorado Springs.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on what falling rent prices mean for tenants. 
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita shares stories about the future of Little Saigon, 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War.
• More on Mile High Asian Food Week.

Lawmakers and the governor are having an unusual showdown at the state Capitol over social media regulation. Then, people with disabilities have a right to live at home, instead of in an institution, but advocates worry that right could disappear. You’ll hear what the state is considering to protect their rights. Plus, Xcel Energy has a plan to try to avoid sparking a wildfire, as they face lawsuits over the destructive Marshall Fire. And, stories you haven’t heard about a group of World War II veterans who will finally get recognition this week.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the state Senate’s override of Polis’ veto on new social media regulations.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on Xcel Energy’s plans to prevent future wildfires and notify customers about preemptive outages.

Colorado wildfire officials explain what 2025 most likely holds. Then, a man who always maintained his innocence finally got a court to agree. Plus, a dispute over student athletes who are transgender. And a Coloradan who wants to rebrand midlife offers a weekend gathering for women.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on the fire outlook for 2025.
• CPR’s Haylee May reports on preparations for wildfire season.
• CPR’s Stina Sieg reports on the rules for trans high school athletes.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassy previews a weekend festival for women over 40.
• CPR’s Aging Matters series.

A hundred days into his term, we’re learning more about Trump’s plan to punish Denver with funding cuts, which have already started. Plus, a Coloradan who was vaccinated got measles; a researcher explains what that means for others. And, as severe weather season starts in Colorado, a meteorologist tells us what to expect. Then, SeriesFest is your chance to see new TV shows debut this week in Colorado, including love stories that start with pickleball.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite’s Andrew Kenny reports on Trump’s cuts in Denver.
• Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo talks about severe weather with Colorado Matters.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart shares info about SeriesFest in the Arts Spotlight.
• CPR’s John Daley reports on the latest measles case in Colorado.

Democrats in Colorado have been trying to pass a labor law that would make it easier to unionize, but it’s one of the major things still undone with one week to go in the legislative session. Then, DOGE lays off EPA staff, joining hundreds of Coloradans looking for jobs right now because their gigs at the federal government have ended. Plus, a court demands that banned books be put back on the shelf, but a conservative school district fights the order. And, new info on reservations to visit Rocky Mountain National Park and new seasons announced by two big Front Range theater companies.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Stephanie Wolf and Jon Pinnow. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has this week’s Colorado Arts Spotlight.
• CPR’s Sarah Mulholland reports on changes in the federal workforce in Colorado.
• CPR’s Haylee May shares the latest on the book ban lawsuit in rural Colorado.

Did you get a postcard in the mail this week about the value of your home or business property? We’ll explain how they’re changing. Then, Colorado has a plan for high-speed passenger rail to connect its cities, but two of the state’s members of Congress are speaking out against it. Plus, three Denver businesses are targeted in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. And kids performing Shakespeare in Denver tell you what they love about it.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite’s Andrew Kenny reports on property assessments on the Front Range.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on opposition to the passenger rail plan.
• CPR’s Ben Markus has the story about three companies fined for employing immigrants.
• CPR’s Haylee May visited the DPS Shakespeare Festival. 

Colorado lawmakers have just three days left to finalize their work, which could include controversial regulations on rideshare companies. Then, the Coloradan leading the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris Wright, brings to the administration new language on climate change, but it may not change policy. Plus, starting today, the government is again collecting from people who got too far behind on student loans, which could include more than 100,000 borrowers in Colorado who are in delinquency. And, in Colorado Wonders, we answer a question about why we don’t have more fruit trees in public places.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Stephanie Wolf and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Sam Brasch profiles Chris Wright, and explains his “climate realist” ideology.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on student loans and other changes at the Department of Education.
• CPR’s Andrea Dukakis answers a Colorado Wonders question about fruit trees and tree cover.

It feels like we’re getting plenty of rain this week, but what’s happening to the snow is causing concern. Then, how the use of AI in who gets hired or gets a loan could be reigned in in Colorado, and why other states are watching. Plus, how Washington plans to cut money from public television and radio, and what it would mean for a Four Corners community. And, local music to give you a mid-week lift. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf and Jon Pinnow. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Megan Verlee on Colorado’s handling of RealIDs, which take effect today.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on record fast-melting snow.
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland explains the AI legislation at the Capitol.

Research and development for renewable energy took a hit yesterday with 114 layoffs at NREL in Golden. Then, a real case of ballot fraud, but not to swing the election. Plus, the latest on plans for two office towers to become apartments in Denver, and whether more of these conversions could happen. And, a new exhibition about an old Cambodian empire is captivating the local Cambodian community.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Stephanie Wolf and Jon Pinnow. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by listeners.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on layoffs at NREL.
• CPR’s Tom Hesse reports on a guilty plea in a case of stolen ballots.
• Denverite’s Kevin Beaty reports on a museum exhibit you can see that will transport you to a Cambodian empire.
• The Colorado Matters podcast has more on what it would take to convert office towers into apartments.

Whether Colorado actually gets a professional women’s soccer team may hinge on how the Denver City Council votes tonight. We’ll explain what taxpayers have at stake. Then, sexual assault victims have been waiting an average of 500 days for results from DNA testing, delaying criminal trials and closure. Hear how Colorado intends to catch up, and prevent this kind of backlog from happening again. Also, we answer a question about how much coal Colorado still uses, and where all the coal trains you see are going, in this week’s Colorado Wonders.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, and Corey H. Jones. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on the finances behind the new pro women’s soccer team, and the risky economics of soccer.
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on progress on the backlog of DNA evidence for sexual assaults. 
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore answers questions about coal trains in Colorado Wonders.