Colorado Today

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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 life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

  1. 23H AGO

    Colorado River deadline, Coloradans competing in Milan, ‘Borderlands’ history

    Shorts-weather in February? The Front Range is having another warm, dry week as drought worsens around the state. In the shadow of this nearly-snowless winter, Western states are trying to cut a deal on the future of the Colorado River. Then, meet some of Colorado’s Winter Olympians to watch, from comeback stories to first time events. And, fmr. Sen. Ken Salazar’s roots in Colorado go back much further than there’s been a Colorado. Now his family history is part of a new exhibit, "Borderlands," at History Colorado. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find information on Puppy Bowl XXII. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver slipping into ‘severe’ drought. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the approaching Colorado River deadline CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on some of the Colorado athletes at the Winter Olympics  CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Ken Salazar about “Borderlands” This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani,Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee, and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Buc-ee’s changes plans, Evergreen HS shooting update, Trump and elections, wrongful death suit, Broncos fans of the year

    The controversy over whether to build a Buc-ee’s on Monument Hill may be on pause, after the company dropped its annexation application. Plus, the investigation into the Evergreen High School shooting ends without charges for the shooter’s parents. Then, Colorado election officials respond to the president’s call for Republicans to “take over” elections in some places. And the family of a man killed by a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Finally, meet the Broncos’ Fan(s) of the Year, and the former firehouse they converted into a shrine to the team. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin and CPR’s Bente Birkeland on Buc-ee’s change of plans on Monument Hill. CPR’s Ava Kian on the results of the Evergreen High School shooting investigation. Colorado County Clerks head Matt Crane talks to Colorado Matters about President Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections. CPR’s Tony Gorman on the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Jalin Seabron. KKTV tours the converted fire station where the Broncos Fan of the Year couple houses their collection. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    12 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Avian flu claims 1.3 million chickens, ICE restrictions proposed, Lindsey Vonn to race on torn ACL

    Avian flu has returned to Colorado, putting poultry farms, wild birds and backyard flocks at risk. Then, we'll look at efforts by Democratic state lawmakers to put new controls on how immigration enforcement agents operate in Colorado, including opening them up to civil suits. And one of the state’s most well-known Olympians is pushing through a major knee injury to compete on one of winter sports’ biggest stages in Italy. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Teagan Wendland on the new avian flu outbreak in Weld County. Here's the USDA's bird flu data. The Colorado Sun’s Taylor Delvon on Democratic efforts to further regulate federal immigration enforcement in Colorado. Outside Contributor John Henderson on Lindsey Vonn's determination to race in Olympics.  This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Perez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Medicaid overbilling outrage, fight for the future of coal power, CSO plays NYC

    As Colorado struggles to balance its budget, families at risk of losing Medicaid services are anguished — and angry — to learn the program lost tens of millions of dollars due to an overpayment error. Then, the state wants to shutter all of its remaining coal plants by 2031, but the Trump administration has thrown a wrench in those plans. Plus, the Colorado Symphony just wrapped up a sold out run on two of New York City’s most legendary stages — and hopes its home state takes note. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on reaction to the Medicaid overbilling revelations. CPR’s Sam Brasch on the fight over the future of Colorado’s coal plants. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the Colorado Symphony’s New York City concerts. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Federal funds for private schooling, a Coloradan held by the Taliban, and Denver’s unrealized Scottish dream

    Colorado parents could soon be allowed to use federal education dollars for private school tuition and other expenses , a shift supporters say opens the door to new possibilities. Then, a Colorado family pleads for help as they wait for answers about a loved one being held by the Taliban. Plus, in Colorado Wonders, we tour a corner of Denver where developers once imagined building a Scottish-style village,  and the traces of that vision that still remain. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on Colorado signs up for federal scholarship program that could fund private education CPR’s Sarah Mulholland  reports on Streets in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood tell a story about a Scottish-inspired dream This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min

  6. JAN 30

    Teachers join ICE strike, congressional hecklers, prison funding reversal, ideas to increase teacher diversity

    Colorado’s political climate is growing more intense, with protests and public confrontations adding new pressure on its members of Congress. Then, a second fatal crash this winter involving a youth sports team. And Democratic lawmakers approve roughly 800 new prison beds despite no progress on a plan to reduce the state’s inmate population. Plus, most Colorado teachers are white, while most of their students are kids of color. That has one classroom asking whether representation matters… and what could change. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite's Andrew Kenney on DPS participation in Friday's general strike. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim, Bente Birkeland and Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on Colorado congressmembers facing angry crowds. CPR's Tony Gorman on the fatal crash snowplow crash on I-70. KUNC’s Kyle McKinnon on state lawmakers reversing course on prison funding.  CPR’s Jenny Brundin on students taking on the shortage of teachers of color. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Bazi Kanani, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min

  7. JAN 29

    Red flag gun law expansion, Telluride ski area drama, new Colorado Poet Laureate

    Schools and health care facilities could ask a judge to remove someone’s gun, under an expansion of Colorado’s Red Flag law being considered at the state Capitol. The idea is to head of suicides or violent attacks before they can happen, but opponents are worried about how the law could be used. Then, city officials in Telluride and neighboring Mountain Village have had to resign over off-the-books negotiations with the owner of Telluride Ski & Golf. We catch up on all the mountain town drama. And Colorado has a new Poet Laureate: Crisosto Apache. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Colorado Matters’ interviewed author Shelley Read. KUNC’s Lucas Brady Woods on the effort to expand Colorado’s Red Flag gun law. CPR’s Tom Hesse on the drama around local officials’ meeting with the owner of Telluride Ski & Golf. CPR’s Rae Soloman on Crisosto Apache, Colorado’s 11th Poet Laureate. Win tickets to Yo-Yo Ma’s concerts in Colorado. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min

  8. JAN 28

    Is Trump punishing Colorado? Population growth slows, state wildlife plan, tactile photography

    From moving Space Command to shutting down NCAR, Democrats say President Trump is singling out Colorado. Republicans see it differently. Plus, new census numbers suggest the state’s population boom has turned into more like a trickle. And, a couple working to create photos you can touch and feel, not just see.  Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Colorado lawmakers reacting to Trump’s actions against the state. Denverite’s Andy Kenney on Colorado’s slowing population growth. CPR’s Haylee May on the state’s 10-year wildlife plan winning federal approval. CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart reports on two artists who developed a technique for printing tactile photographs.  CPW's interactive species data. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel / 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.

    16 min
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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 life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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    Colorado Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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