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August 5, 2025: Denver evictions rise, viruses tied to cancer growth, bluegrass band in Hall of Fame, DIA security


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Security changes open today at DIA. Then, Denver’s rent is more affordable, but evictions are still climbing. One family’s struggle reveals how difficult it is to access help. Also, new research links common respiratory viruses to cancer growth. Plus, a Colorado bluegrass band known for pushing the genre is about to be inducted into the national Bluegrass Hall of Fame.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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 stories in today’s show:

  • Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on the new security set-up at DIA.
  • CPR’s John Daley explains new research linking respiratory illnesses to a regrowth of cancer.
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