A longtime Democratic fixture is facing a primary challenge from within his own party, raising questions about who will shape the next generation of leadership. Then, Colorado’s craft beer industry is confronting a tough year, and brewers say survival now depends on both quality and business strategy. Plus, state lawmakers look to bring in some expert help as they navigate increasingly complex scientific issues.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado law enforcement is seizing unusually large amounts of illegal drugs, and investigators say the state’s own infrastructure helps explain why traffickers route shipments here. Then, we have an update on the ongoing debate over how Colorado high schools should handle transgender athletes, a discussion playing out without statewide data. And for Colorado Wonders, we dig into how much impact Colorado’s hungriest residents, the moose, have on their environment.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and  Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Knowing what's happening with Colorado's labor market is important for the plans of both individuals and the state. But bad employment data is making it hard to understand what's really going on. Then, for decades, the federal government has helped fund permanent supportive housing for those who might otherwise spend their lives on the streets. But the Trump administration is trying to change that, and thousands of people's housing could be at risk. Plus, as those close to the late state Sen. Faith Winter prepare to lay her to rest Friday, we remember how she brought the #MeToo movement to the state Capitol, with lasting consequences. 

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

What might happen next for thousands of immigrants in Colorado after President Trump revoked their legal status? Also, gas prices in Colorado are now among the lowest in the nation. A chilly rescue after a coal train derails into the Gunnison River. Plus, we meet a high school civics champion from Boulder County.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel.  It’s edited and produced by Bazi Kanani, Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The national lab in Golden is losing "Renewable" from its name. Does that foreshadow a change in its mission, too? Then, Jeff Davis, the man who oversaw Colorado’s controversial wolf reintroduction program for Parks and Wildlife, has left his post. Finally, we crash an underground rave in Denver that seemed to impress even the cops who broke it up.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A radioactive element has put a hitch in plans to open a massive new reservoir near Loveland that was supposed to start filling up last month. Then, after the shooting of two National Guard members, the Trump administration has paused asylum decisions and is subjecting Afghans already in the country to new renewed scrutiny. We hear from a lawyer with the African Community Center about what that could mean for asylum seekers and Special Visa holders in Colorado. Plus, we take you on a trip to Italy where descendants of a  fabled  Coloradan’ WWII unit retraces their ancestors' steps. 

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

First, we remember State Sen. Faith Winter, who has died in a car wreck. Then, for the first time, the state has a list of what specific jobs will be needed to meet climate goals. Plus, in the case of a mass shooting a decade ago, there’s closure now, but probably not the kind that victims and survivors were looking for. And, on this World AIDS Day, a Coloradan goes to a place they say is easy to overlook.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani and Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Tegan Wendland, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

First, an update on the federal lawsuit over ICE’s detention practices. Then, Colorado’s most iconic sculpture — the one at DIA — just underwent some much needed maintenance. Plus, how the governor wants to lower your car insurance rates. Also, Mikaela Shriffrin, Lindsey Vonn and others compete in Colorado this week. And, from the quirky to the classic, hear the Thanksgiving traditions from the people who bring you the news.

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A Colorado Republican in Congress has been trying to get an extension for expanded health insurance subsidies. Now the president may be coming around to it. Then, why Xcel Energy says it needs to raise your rates. Plus, a new book tells a story of one captain’s bravery in the face of the Sand Creek Massacre, which will be commemorated this weekend.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Thousands of undocumented Coloradans are set to lose their health coverage next year as the state winds down OmniSalud. Then, a group of Democratic lawmakers is facing an ethics investigation over a weekend retreat and concerns about special-interest influence. Plus, what the cooling car-buying market says about consumer confidence and Colorado’s broader economy.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Corey Jones, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.