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Colorado Today

Colorado Public Radio

The Colorado news you need in less than 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.

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13:11

April 22, 2025: AmeriCorps member on cuts, bird...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/22

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

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12:03

April 21, 2025: Sudden deportations, jobs slow, new...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/21

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.Email us at

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14:15

April 18, 2025: Why Trump may move Space Command, CO...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/18

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

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14:56

April 17, 2025: Dems move to protect immigrants,...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/17

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

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13:45

April 16, 2025: New Colorado monument, warning to...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/16

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

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15:04

April 15, 2025: Head Start threatened, humanities...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/15

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

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14:05

April 14, 2025: Governor’s race takes shape, cannabis...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/14

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.Email

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13:23

April 11, 2025: Immigrant taxpayers’ dilemma,...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/11

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

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14:33

April 10, 2025: Medicaid cuts loom over rural...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/10

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

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13:45

April 9, 2025: CO furniture mogul on tariffs, bus...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/09

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

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13:21

April 8, 2025: Last-minute clean energy push, verdict...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/08

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

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12:54

April 7, 2025: Asylum seekers detained for...

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2025/04/07

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

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12:52

April 4, 2025: Bill to require video in Ubers, pine...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/04

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

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13:00

April 3, 2025: International students lose visas,...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/03

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

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13:46

April 2, 2025: Measles in Colorado, battle to help...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/02

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

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11:24

April 1, 2025: New gun restrictions, driver on trial...

Colorado Today ·

2025/04/01

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

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13:31

March 31, 2025: Republicans turn the page, Colorado’s...

Colorado Today ·

2025/03/31

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

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13:47

March 28, 2025: Sundance Film in Boulder, HIV...

Colorado Today ·

2025/03/28

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

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12:51

March 27, 2025: Colorado lost millions, new voting...

Colorado Today ·

2025/03/27

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

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12:36

March 26, 2025: Hot springs tension, promising teen...

Colorado Today ·

2025/03/26

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

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