Colorado Today

Nov. 11, 2025: Federal shutdown wind down, Iwo Jima survivor’s story for Veteran’s Day

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A plan is being voted on that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. You’ll hear what is in it, what is not, and how Colorado representatives are voting on it. Then, for Veteran’s Day, a special story about a 100-year-old survivor of one of the most famous battles in WWII.

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

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

  • CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on the winding down of the federal government shutdown.
  • CPR’s Bente Birkeland shares the story of a veteran of the battle for Iwo Jima.

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

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