Colorado Today
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The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org .
Episodes
- Breaking down the Democratic gubernatorial debate; lawsuit alleges storage unit theft was an inside job
This episode covers highlights from a Democratic gubernatorial primary debate and discusses a lawsuit alleging an inside job regarding a significant theft from a storage unit. Hosts Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani detail both stories o…
- An expensive battle over credit card swipe fees; solar panels you can plug into your wall; an overcrowded cemetery
Colorado Today covers the debate surrounding credit card swipe fees, a new law making solar power more accessible for renters, and the space issues faced by a cemetery in Lafayette. The episode is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel.
- Guilty plea in Boulder firebomb attack; Denver woos the DNC; the sounds of a May snow day
Mohamed Soliman is set to enter a guilty plea for a firebomb attack in Boulder. Denver officials are making a bid to host the Democratic National Convention. Colorado experienced a rare May snow day, raising questions about its impact on t…
- Labor law showdown between Polis and the legislature; what to know about hantavirus in Colorado; Nepali culture at DIA
This episode covers a labor law dispute in Colorado politics, the prevalence of hantavirus in Colorado, and a new exhibit showcasing Nepali culture at Denver International Airport.
- What to expect from this week's storm; DOJ threatens Colorado over gun laws; a haunting artistic discovery
This episode of Colorado Today covers a significant storm expected in Colorado, the Department of Justice's challenge to Colorado's gun laws, and the discovery of a painting by a Holocaust survivor.
- Your water questions, answered; Denver Drivers Coop takes on Uber and Lyft
This episode addresses water policies in Colorado and discusses the Denver Drivers Cooperative, an app created by rideshare drivers as an alternative to other services.
- Will Colorado redistrict? 'Challenging' wildfire outlook, when women took over Frisco
This episode covers Colorado's response to the weakening of the Voting Rights Act, the state's wildfire outlook, and changes at a Denver addiction recovery center. It also explores the historical event of women taking control of Frisco.
- ICE arresting criminal defendants, Democrats hope to flip Colorado Springs, Denver bars could stay open later
This episode discusses the deportation of criminal defendants in Colorado, political shifts in the Fifth Congressional District, and a proposal to extend closing hours for Denver bars.
- New details from the Evergreen shooting, summer weather preview, Colorado’s tattoo history
This episode of Colorado Today covers new details from the Evergreen shooting released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office, a preview of Colorado's summer weather, and an exhibit in Colorado Springs focusing on the state's tattoo hist…
- Rideshare safety and geothermal bills, anti-violence advocate convicted of murder, new scooters in Denver
This episode of Colorado Today covers new legislation on geothermal energy and rideshare safety, the end of a teacher strike in Sheridan, the murder conviction of a Denver anti-violence activist, and updates on Denver's scooter providers.
- State DNA testing fallout continues, Nuclear power in Colorado Springs, a dead hang record-holder
Colorado Today covers the implications of alleged mishandling of DNA test results by state scientists, explores the possibility of Colorado Springs adopting new nuclear power technology, and features an 80-year-old record-holder for a dead…
- Medical marijuana rescheduled, accused Boulder firebomber family to be released, CO lawmaker pay bump, Asian Food Week
Colorado Today discusses the potential impact of rescheduling medical marijuana in Colorado, a judge's order to release the family of the Boulder firebomb attack suspect, and an upcoming Asian Food Week event.
- CPB officer charged with assaulting protester, Avs & Nuggets in the playoffs, an astronomical wonder on the Plains
This episode covers charges against a federal immigration officer for assaulting a protestor, the latest on the Nuggets and Avalanche playoff games, and a geological site on the Plains. It also mentions additional reporting on Colorado Riv…
- College tuition rising, Innocence Project frees man after three decades, the science of ‘rain bombs’
Colorado colleges are implementing higher tuition increases due to financial strains. A Denver man was freed after three decades due to the Innocence Project's involvement. The episode also delves into the science behind 'rain bombs'.
- Catholic schools vs. Universal Pre-K rules at the Supreme Court, pediatric flu deaths, the new ‘Top Slopper’
This episode covers the Supreme Court's agreement to hear a case involving Catholic schools and Colorado's Universal Pre-K guidelines, the conclusion of a severe flu season, and the crowning of a new Top Slopper in southern Colorado.
- Olathe sweet corn under pressure, farmworker overtime limits, new music from Ballpark!
This episode of Colorado Today discusses the challenges facing Tuxedo Corn Company, upcoming changes to farmworker overtime laws in Colorado, and a new song from the band Ballpark!
- Cold snap arrives, boarding school cemetery search, Jeffco vasectomies, Coors Field extreme food
Colorado Today covers an upcoming cold snap, the search for a cemetery at a former Indian boarding school, a new vasectomy program in Jefferson County, and new food options at Coors Field.
- Federal wind turbines coming down, drivers school scandal, Aurora’s School of Breaking
This episode of Colorado Today discusses the upcoming removal of federal wind turbines near Eldorado Canyon, a driver license fraud scandal in Colorado Springs, and an Aurora-based breaking school. Hosts Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani…
- Trump administration denies disaster aid, Colorado’s ‘Tamale Act’, and the Denver Center’s next season of plays
This episode discusses the federal denial of disaster aid for Colorado, legislation proposed to include street food vendors under cottage food regulations, and highlights from the Denver Center Theater Company's upcoming season.
- Grand Junction pipe bombing charges dropped, Colorado artists seek more ownership, and how to avoid lightning strikes
This episode covers the dropping of charges in a Grand Junction pipe bombing case, a proposed business model for Colorado artists, and tips for lightning safety. Hosts Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani discuss these topics and related re…
- GOP selects candidates, Sheridan teachers strike update, ‘Masterworks’ of ballet
This episode covers the Colorado GOP's recent candidate selection process, the ongoing Sheridan teachers strike, and the Colorado Ballet's upcoming 'Masterworks' program.
- Wounded soldier returns home, Front Range train deal, dance studio fraud charges, and visiting the ‘Bug Zoo’.
This episode of Colorado Today features a returning wounded soldier, developments on Front Range passenger rail, fraud charges against a Boulder dance instructor, and a visit to a bug-focused zoo.
- Xcel’s plans for data center costs, more restrictions on watering, and potential mergers in Colorado media
This episode of Colorado Today discusses Xcel Energy's proposals regarding data centers, updates on Colorado water restrictions, and potential developments involving Denver television newsrooms. The program also covers local news including…
- One hail of an insurance bill, Denver Art Museum repatriates artwork, and a Grammy-winning professor from DU
In this episode, Colorado Today discusses efforts to reduce homeowner insurance costs following hail damage, the Denver Art Museum's initiative to repatriate looted artwork, and profiles a Grammy-winning jazz professor at the University of…
- Measles spread brings new concerns, school cell phone policies, and beavers in Denver?
This episode discusses rising measles concerns in Colorado, new school cell phone policies, and the impact of beavers on Denver’s waterways. The show also covers the latest developments with Front Range Rail.
- Measuring Colorado’s worst winter, 5 things to know about the state budget, and a library that aims to get you outside
This episode of Colorado Today features a look at the process of measuring Colorado's winter snowpack, an overview of five key aspects of the upcoming state budget, and an exploration of an Adams County library that encourages connection w…
- Tina Peters wins resentencing fight, high stakes in ongoing meatpacker strike, and meet a modern singing telegram.
Colorado Today discusses the resentencing victory for former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, the ongoing high-stakes meatpacker strike in Greeley, and introduces a modern singing telegram.
- Colorado’s coal transition gets complicated, first teachers strike in half a decade, a choir for dementia patients
Colorado Today discusses the complexities of the state's coal power transition, a recent teachers' strike, and a choir that uses music to help dementia patients access memories.
- Conversion therapy ban struck down by SCOTUS, a noisy bill in the legislature, and farewell to a longtime Classical host
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment protections for therapists. The episode also covers a legislative effort to grant cities more power to permit noisy events and the f…
- Costilla Sheriff indictments, Democratic primary contests, warm weather brings out the bugs
Colorado Today discusses the criminal indictments of the Costilla County Sheriff and his staff, the upcoming Democratic primary ballot, and the increase in insect activity due to warmer weather.
- A busy weekend in Colorado, Lakewood pushes back on zoning changes, actors training medical students
Colorado Today covers a busy weekend with a strike, protest, and assembly. The episode also details Lakewood's zoning battles over housing near single-family homes and a unique program where actors train medical students for realistic prac…
- Denver’s shrinking population, Coloradan released by Taliban comes home, and Summit FC’s first home game
This episode of Colorado Today covers the slowing of Colorado's population growth, updates on state water restrictions, the release of a Coloradan by the Taliban, and the inaugural home game for the professional soccer team Summit FC.
- Travel troubles or smooth sailing at DIA? A leak in the housing supply, marking history for Colorado’s 150th
This episode discusses TSA wait times at Denver International Airport during the government shutdown, concerns over affordable housing in Colorado, and efforts to create new historical markers for the state's 150th anniversary.
- Online gambling could get new limits, health care for immigrants way over budget, Colorado competes for the best bagel
This episode examines potential legislative limits on online sports betting and concerns regarding budget overruns for a state healthcare program for immigrants. It also covers the selection of a Colorado Springs business for a regional ba…
- Juvenile detention lawsuit, Colorado eyes more civil rights enforcement, the science of studying friendship
This episode of Colorado Today examines a lawsuit regarding juvenile detention conditions in Colorado, efforts to expand civil rights enforcement in the state, and research from Colorado State University on the science of friendship.
- Colorado GOP leadership in disarray; Mesa Co to celebrate farmworkers, not Cesar Chavez; the worst park in Denver?
This episode of Colorado Today discusses the upcoming resignation of the Colorado GOP chair, a name change for a Mesa County celebration, and the history behind a park in Denver. Hosts Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani are joined by repo…
- Does Colorado need more prisons? Concerns about Denver’s replacement for Flock. Bad allergy season
This episode of Colorado Today discusses the debate over reopening a prison to address crowding, concerns regarding Denver's new license plate surveillance contract, and the intensity of the current allergy season.
- Hot weather in a dry state, Cesar Chavez celebration cancelled, SNAP soda ban, the GJ Razorback Suckers
This episode of Colorado Today covers record heat, drought conservation, debates over the legacy of Cesar Chavez, and local criminal sentencing news. The show also discusses a potential SNAP soda ban and updates on a Grand Junction basebal…
- Lawsuit over NCAR's future, Walsenburg water woes, DeGette caucus surprise, Denver bison transferred to tribes
This episode covers a lawsuit regarding the National Center for Atmospheric Research, ongoing water infrastructure issues in Walsenburg, a political assembly upset in Denver, and the annual transfer of bison to tribal and nonprofit groups.
- Meatpackers strike, JeffCo defends trans athlete policies, a Colorado connection to Best Picture
This episode of Colorado Today covers the strike at a major meatpacking plant, a Title IX dispute regarding transgender student policies in Jefferson County Public Schools, and an interview about a Colorado producer's work on "One Battle A…
- Budget cuts and disability services, AI transforms recycling, and ancient rock art in Colorado
This episode of Colorado Today discusses potential state budget cuts affecting disability services, the use of AI in local recycling facilities, and archaeological insights from ancient rock art sites in Colorado.
- CO jobs trend down, impending meatpacker strike, local Iranian community worried, NFTs to celebrate Colorado’s 150th
This episode covers Colorado's job market trends, a planned strike at the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, the perspective of Colorado's Iranian community on the recent war, and the state's plan to celebrate its 150th anniversary with an…
- Trump pushing to end CO-style mail-in voting, ICE officials in court, wheelchair curling at the Winter Games
This episode of Colorado Today discusses President Trump’s efforts to ban mail-in voting, testimony from ICE officials in a Denver courtroom, and an introduction to wheelchair curling ahead of the Winter Paralympics. It also mentions the C…
- AI chatbot rules for teens? Mines’ new quantum lab, late poet laureate documentary at the Oscars
This episode covers proposed state regulations for AI chatbots, a new underground quantum research lab at the School of Mines, and an Oscar-nominated documentary about the late poet Andrea Gibson.
- Iran war impacts in CO, CSU’s new nursing program, oxygen on-demand
This episode of Colorado Today explores the local effects of the Iran war, including rising fuel prices, Colorado's nursing shortage and university programs to address it, and the potential benefits of home oxygen for altitude sickness and…
- New restrictions on fur-trapping, an oil & gas company explores for geothermal, and an office party in the sky
Colorado Today discusses new restrictions on fur-trapping, an experimental geothermal drilling project in Weld County, and an art installation in a vacant Denver highrise. The episode is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani.
- Gov. Polis’ Tina Peters dilemma, renewable projects fast-tracked, Colorado Today hits a big milestone
Colorado Today discusses Governor Polis's difficult decision regarding Tina Peters' sentence, the acceleration of ten renewable energy projects to meet federal aid deadlines, and celebrates the podcast's anniversary.
- REPOST: Inside the Aurora ICE detention center, state bus service on edge, police oversight future, poetry showdown
This episode of Colorado Today covers a report on conditions at the Aurora ICE detention center, the financial challenges facing the Bustang bus service, and the request by a citizen police oversight commission to be disbanded. It also fea…
- Inside the Aurora ICE detention center, state bus service on edge, police oversight future, poetry showdown
This episode of Colorado Today covers a report on conditions at the Aurora ICE detention center, the financial challenges facing a state bus service, the request to disband a police oversight commission, and a high school poetry competitio…
- Measles at Broomfield High, Denver’s DNC bid, pipe bomb trial delayed, Colorado’s own heavy metal violinist
Colorado Today discusses two new measles cases at Broomfield High, Denver's bid for the DNC, a delayed pipe bomb trial, and features Denver musician Mia Asano.