Colorado Today

April 18, 2025: Why Trump may move Space Command, CO Republican defends Medicaid, a metro-wide Easter egg hunt

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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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Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

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
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