Colorado Today

By 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 li

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May 30, 2025May 30, 2025: Supreme Court oil train ruling, Denver’s downtown renovation, scientists want your house gunk
The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Eagle County in a case that could have far-reaching environmental implications. Denver is celebrating big changes to its 16th Street pedestrian core. Will they work to revitalize downtown? Colorado scientists want to see the gunk growing in places like your fridge. We learn what they hope to find there.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Corey Jones, Jo Erickson, and 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 the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on the Supreme Court oil train case.
Denverite’s Kyle Harris writes about Denver’s 16st Street.
Help Colorado scientists discover microorganisms in your home.
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17min
May 29, 2025May 29, 2025: Road rage rise, protests' enduring influence, Shepard Fairey and Gregg Deal on street art, new music film
Colorado is near the top in the country for road rage, and the reaction could be anything from cars colliding to menacing with a gun. Then, the lasting impacts of the protest movement in 2020. Colorado cities have paid out millions in settlements. Also, two prominent artists explain what role they see for art in protests. And, turn up the volume for this week’s Arts Spotlight, featuring a whole lot of funk.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Email us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Haylee May reports on the rise of road rage incidents.
Denverite’s Kyle Harris combs through settlements stemming from the 2020 protest movement.
CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has suggestions for your weekend in the Colorado Arts Spotlight.
CPR’s Michael Hughes explores the new documentary featuring the Colorado Symphony and the band Lettuce.
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17min
May 28, 2025May 28, 2025: Hoax hate crime, environmental justice loses funding, CPR lawsuit, teacher appreciation
From tree planting to e-bikes, how President Trump is cutting back on environmental projects in Colorado aimed at people who are most harmed, to the tune of $25 million. Then, the trial for a couple accused of a hate crime hoax, meant to get attention during a Colorado Springs election. Plus, as the school year wraps up, a story about how a good teacher makes all the difference. And, CPR joins NPR, Aspen Public Radio and KSUT in the Four Corners to sue the Trump administration.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Email us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on EPA environmental justice grants getting cancelled.
CPR’s Ben Markus has details on a lawsuit filed by CPR, NPR and other Colorado radio stations against the Trump administration.
CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on the verdict in a trial over a hoax hate crime in Colorado Springs.
CPR’s Jenny Brundin has this story of appreciation for a teacher in Cañon City.
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13min
May 27, 2025May 27, 2025: Psilocybin centers to open but veterans may not access, details on Medicaid changes, river surfing parks
What the Republican changes to Medicaid mean for all Coloradans, and what could still change as the Senate takes up Trump’s spending bill. Then, psilocybin healing centers are about to open in Colorado, but some potential patients can’t use them legally – particularly military veterans. Plus, one large Front Range city just opened a new river surfing park downtown, which may be the best among a new crop of them in Colorado.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Email us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s John Daley reports on Medicaid changes in the Republican spending bill.
CPR’s Haylee May breaks down what psilocybin decriminalization means for military veterans.
KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports from the new river surf park in Pueblo.
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14min
May 23, 2025May 23, 2025: Migrant children targeted, Trump’s spending bill in Colorado, UFO watchtower draws thousands
The Trump administration is creating a list of migrant children in Colorado and their locations. They say it’s for the kids’ wellbeing, but advocates wonder if it’s also a veiled attempt to deport them. Then, what the federal spending bill means for you, from taxes to EVs to health insurance. Plus, a big anniversary party for a UFO landmark in the San Luis Valley that draws thousands of visitors a year.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by 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 us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on the effort to document unaccompanied migrant children in Colorado.
CPR’s Caitlyn Kim breaks down what the federal spending bill means for Colorado.
CPR’s Dan Boyce shares the story of a UFO watchtower in Colorado that draws thousands of people a year.
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17min
May 22, 2025May 22, 2025: Where Black Lives Matter is now, Aurora police reform, AI law clash, Colorado Book Awards
Five years after George Floyd’s death, we talk to an organizer about what’s happened to the Black Lives Matter movement in Colorado. Plus, you’ll hear where the movement’s lasting legacy with police reform in Aurora stands now. Also, Congress is trying to stop Colorado and other states from regulating AI, while within Colorado, business and universities are also fighting the AI law. And how you can find the best writing coming out of the state.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by 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 us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Tony Gorman shares a new update on police reform in Aurora.
CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on showdowns over Colorado’s attempt to regulate AI.
CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has ideas for your weekend, and more on the Colorado Book Awards, in the Colorado arts spotlight.
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15min
May 21, 2025May 21, 2025: Bombing conviction questioned, electricity rates rising, scooter regulation, tornado update
Customers of the solar farm wiped out by tornadoes on the Eastern Plains will still get power. Then, three decades ago, in one of the biggest criminal cases in Grand Junction history, a man was sent to prison for bombings because of a pair of wire cutters. Now that evidence is under scrutiny and the subject of an Innocence Project case. Plus, your electricity rates will go up in the evenings during peak hours. And, Denver will crack down on the scooters you see littered on sidewalks. Bonus: a reveal of the rebranding of the 16th Street Mall in Denver.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Email us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on what happens when solar infrastructure is wiped out in a storm.
Denverite’s Kyle Harris shares an update on 16th Street.
CPR’s Tom Hesse reports on the possibility of a retrial for a man convicted of bombings 30 years ago.
CPR’s Ishan Thakore breaks down the rate changes coming for Xcel customers.
Denverite’s Andrew Kenney explains the city’s plans to regulate scooters.
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15min
May 20, 2025May 20, 2025: Tornadoes rip homes and solar, King Soopers misquotes sale prices, how to spot wild horses
We survey the damage from tornadoes that touched down on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. Then, you could be getting overcharged at the grocery store by paying full price for items that are advertised as discounted or buy-one-get-one. Plus, have you ever seen horses off the side of the road in Colorado and wondered if they’re wild?
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.
Email us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Hart Van Denburg photographs the damage from tornados near Bennett and Elizabeth.
CPR’s Sarah Mulholland answers a Colorado Wonders question about wild horses.
Consumer Reports investigates sale prices at Kroger stores, including King Soopers and City Market in Colorado.
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14min
May 19, 2025May 19, 2025: Governor’s executive order on housing, Auraria leadership protest response, words for graduates
Governor Jared Polis puts new pressure on cities and towns that resist state law on affordable housing. Then, as a federal panel looks into alleged antisemitism at a Colorado campus, there are new details about how campus leadership responded to last year’s anti-war protest. And the send-off for Colorado’s newest graduates wouldn’t be complete without some words of wisdom.

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. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Email us at [email protected].

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the governor’s executive order.
Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita shares new reaction to campus protests.
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14min
May 16, 2025May 16, 2025: Air traffic control disruption, massive oil spill cleanup, civil rights leader remembered
Air traffic controllers in Colorado temporarily lost communications with pilots flying into Denver International Airport. Then, there’s new information about the oil spill in Weld County that now could be the largest in state history. Plus, Coloradans pay their respects to Rev. Dr. James D. Peters, a prominent civil rights activist.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf and Alejandro Alonso Galva. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Email us at [email protected].
Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on an air traffic control disruption.
Tony also wrote about Rev. Dr. James D. Peters.
CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on the Chevron oil spill in Weld County.
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