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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.
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Colorado farmers struggling, a ‘smoking gun’ in Trump retaliation case, new state historian
Yesterday00:15:08Tap to summarizeColorado farmers are facing a deluge of challenges all at once. From drought to Congressional gridlock, we hear about what’s weighing on rural Colorado. Then, lawyers for Colorado say they found the “smoking gun” in their argument that the Trump administration acted illegally to punish the state as part of a pressure campaign to get Tina Peters out of prison. Plus, why the new State Historian wants you to learn about your family’s past.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find more of CPR’s agriculture coverage here. The Denver Post’s Seth Klamann on the ‘smoking gun’ email in Colorado’s retaliation lawsuit against the Trump administration. CPR’s Andrea Dukakis spoke with new State Historian Nicki Gonzales. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon and Bazi Kanani. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
4d ago00:16:29Tap to summarizeNew rules for rideshare companies just went into effect in Colorado. We break down what they mean for riders and drivers, and why advocates wish they went further. Then, two stories on going green, from Denver winning a fight over electrifying buildings, to the state’s biggest brewer getting into the solar game. Plus, Arlo shares one last postcard from this year’s Telluride Jazz Fest, where younger musicians get an opportunity to develop their skills.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Associated Press on Bo Nix sitting out the Broncos first preseason game Rocky Mountain PBS’s Andrea Kramar on Colorado’s the new rideshare lawOn Purplish: Rideshare safety in the spotlight and now on the books in Colorado Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver’s court victory over electrification requirements This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Stephanie Wolf, Jack Armstrong and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →Tragic crash in Mesa County, death rate trends, prison production of 12 Angry Men
5d ago00:17:04Tap to summarizeWe’re learning a bit more about the five teens killed when their car went off a cliff this past weekend. Youth traffic fatalities are part of why Colorado’s death rate remains above pre-pandemic levels, but it’s not the only reason. We learn more about the latest numbers. Plus, a famous courtroom drama, staged inside the walls of a Colorado prison.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 Stina Sieg on the teenagers killed in the crash in Mesa County The Denver Post’s Meg Wingerter on Colorado’s death rate data CPR’s Ava Kian on the prison performance of 12 Angry Men This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Megan Verlee, Jack Armstrong and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →JeffCo schools challenging feds over Title IX, Gunnison Sheriff drops ICE cooperation, pollinators on the golf course
6d ago00:13:40Tap to summarizeOne of Colorado’s biggest school districts is trying to balance a potentially costly legal fight, with faltering finances. We get an update on why JeffCo Schools has gone to court to defend its policies for trans students. Then, a Western Slope sheriff is bowing to community pressure and cutting all ties with ICE. But he worries about what may come next. Plus, we take you on a tour to a golf course in Aurora that’s rethinking its place in the environment.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Chalkbeat’s latest coverage of JeffCo Public Schools’ lawsuit against the Federal Government CPR’s Tom Hesse on the Gunnison County Sheriff ending cooperation with ICE CPR’s Anthony Cotton and Ryan Warner on the new collaboration between Denver Botanic Gardens and the Colorado Golf Association This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Megan Verlee and Peter Creamer. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →Huge data center ignores stop work orders, Broncos development concerns, Telluride Jazz Festival takes a broad approach
1w ago00:15:03Tap to summarizeStop work orders keep piling up for a major data center project in Weld County, which appears to have been moving forward without the property zoning or permits, or a clear sense of its potential impact on nearby communities. Then, the Denver neighborhood of La Alma Lincoln Park has a long history. But with the Broncos planning to move in next door, some are worried for its future. Plus, as it approaches its 50th anniversary, the Telluride Jazz Festival wants people to rethink what they consider ‘jazz.’Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Reporter Cassis Tingley on the data center project near Windsor. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on the history of La Alma Lincoln Park and the Broncos’ redevelopment renderings. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Peter Creamer. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →Law enforcement hire process investigated, walk-up addiction treatment, Colorado singer sunstoney
1w ago00:14:41Tap to summarizeDo the psychological assessments given to police department hires cross the line into discrimination? A federal complaint and lawsuit against the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office could have wide implications in the state. Then, when people with opioid addictions are ready for treatment, it can still take months to get medication, but a new Denver clinic is speeding that up. Plus Denver musical artist sunstoney shares her thoughts on Waiting to Bloom, a song full of affirmation and vulnerability.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 on the federal probe into the psychological screening service used by numerous Colorado law enforcement agencies Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the new Suboxone clinic in Denver Check out music by sunstoney from today’s music lift This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →Water crisis forces hard choices in the high country, salmonella concerns, a historically fraudulent election
2w ago00:15:02Tap to summarizeThe historic drought is putting pressure on the water supplies for cities and towns across the West. In Kremmling, those problems have been compounded by broken infrastructure and back-of-the-line water rights. Then, Colorado may have dodged the cyclosporiasis bullet, but salmonella-tainted jalapenos did trouble some restaurant-eaters last month. And we look back to a wild story of voter fraud, and the time Colorado went through three governors in one day.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 Molly Cruse on the state’s new ebike rebates. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on small towns facing water crises around the West. CPR’s John Daley on last month’s salmonella outbreak. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the day when Colorado had three governors. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →What the DIA runway death reveals about mental health care in Colorado, basic income experiment, Diasporic Film Festival
2w ago00:17:22Tap to summarizeNew details about the man killed by a jet on a DIA runway tell the story of a person who struggled with mental illness and clashed with law enforcement throughout his adult life. It also shows how Colorado’s mental healthcare system failed to keep him out of crisis. Then, an experiment in Southern Colorado investigates whether one big cash payment can help people achieve long-term stability. Plus, a film festival in Denver and Aurora tells the story of people on the move around the globe.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 Amanda Kesting on Beulah’s canine mayor and its inflatable symbol of hope. CPR’s Ben Markus on the story of Michael Mott KRCC’s Orion Cenkl on the income study in Southern Colorado CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the third annual Diasporic Film Festival This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Mateo Schimpf, Rae Solomon, Jack Armstrong and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →Democrats’ shifting position on Israel, record gun sales, the contentious saga of a newly-abandoned town
2w ago00:15:27Tap to summarizeThe primary victory of Melat Kiros and a vote on whether to cut American foreign aid to Israel show a changing stance from Colorado Democrats, both among voters, and the members of congress who answer to them. Then, we have updates on several recent stories you’ve heard on the podcast, from the Cargill lockout in Fort Morgan to Denver’s nightlife policies. Plus, the tiny Eastern Plains town of Hartman was recently declared “abandoned” by the state after every member of its local government resigned.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 Molly Cruse on where the smoke in Colorado’s skies is coming from CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Colorado Democrats’ shifting stance on Israel The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul on the record number of gun purchases in July Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the rejected proposal to keep Denver bars open longer The Denver Post’s Sam Tabachnik on the officially abandoned town of Hartman This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf and Madilyn Rose. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Megan Verlee and Pete Creamer. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Transcribe →Divvying up a drying Colorado River, Aurora PD officer charged with homicide, celebrating community at a mile-long table
2w ago00:15:59Tap to summarizeThe Colorado River makes life possible for communities from here to Southern California, but dividing it up is only getting harder. We hear how the federal government is stepping in. Then, homicide charges for an Aurora police officer who fatally shot a Black driver during a traffic stop last year. And, pull up a seat at a mile-long table that brings strangers together to build community.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find out more about Sundance’s call-out for volunteers here. Mountain West News Bureau coverage of the new plan for the Colorado River. CPR’s Ava Kian on the Aurora officer indicted for homicide. CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the Longer Tables project. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Madilyn Rose and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Pete Cramer. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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