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October 30, 2025: Energy innovation 'death knell,' surveillance cameras lead to false accusation, Denver Film Fest


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President Trump’s own energy goals could be hurt by his decision to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding in Colorado. Hear what’s being lost. Then, police used Flock cameras to accuse a woman of package theft. She had to amass her own evidence to fight the charge. Plus, we learn about Carl Bean, the man behind a disco hit that inspired Lady Gaga and a new flick at the Denver Film Fest.

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

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

  • CPR’s Ishan Thakore investigates the Trump administration’s cuts to energy grants in Colorado.
  • Denverite’s Andrew Kenney reports on the case of a woman falsely accused because of Flock surveillance footage.
  • The Colorado Matters podcast explores the new film about the original gay rights anthem. The documentary debuts at Denver Film Fest.
  • This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Rachel Estabrook, Haylee May and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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