Colorado Today

Dec. 12, 2025: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow, Aurora drilling decision postponed, CO hats a big hit in China


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The job market is changing. Figuring out what you need to do, to get the job you want, isn’t easy … but the state thinks it can help. Then, neighbors in Aurora banded together to fight a plan for fracking near their homes -- we have an update on how regulators reacted to their pushback. Plus, a reporter on an international assignment halfway around the world encountered a surprising fashion trend: Colorado hats.

Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

  • CPR's Jenny Brundin on Polis' workforce development plan
  • CPR's Ishan Thakore on the fight over drilling near Aurora reservoir
  • GQ’s Andrew Fedorov reports on the popularity of Colorado hats in China.
  • This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga, and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.



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