Colorado Today

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The Colorado news you need in 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. 1D AGO

    Is Denver setting up an ICE showdown, fire danger stays high, newfangled landlines for kids

    It’s been a scary week for fire danger on the Front Range, but a ray of hope is on the horizon. Then, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed an executive order that limits what ICE can do in the city, setting up potential conflicts between federal and local law enforcement. Plus, parents are turning back to an old technology to help their kids learn communication and social skills: landlines. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members — thank you to everyone who gave during CPR’s recent pledge drive! Read more on the stories in today’s show: Get tickets for Colorado Today Live with NPR’s A Martinez. CDOT warns: Speed warnings begin on I-25 this weekend. CPR’s Kevin Beaty on the damage from Wednesday’s grassfire in Thornton. Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the Denver mayor’s ICE order. CPR’s Allison Sherry on ‘Tin Can’ phones for kids. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Colorado’s Christian public school challenge, Broncos going for blight, robot massage

    Do religious schools have a right to public funding? That’s the question at the center of the ongoing debate about an elementary school in southern Colorado that opened last year billing itself as “Colorado’s first public Christian school.” Then, “blight” could be the label coming to the industrial area around Denver’s Burnham Yard, where the Broncos are planning to build their new stadium. That designation could have big impacts on future development there. And, AI-powered robotic masseurs have arrived in Colorado. We tried one out. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Ann Schimke reports on the latest fallout from Riverstone Academy for Chalkbeat. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on the Broncos’ blight request. Get tickets for Colorado Today Live: Up First with A Martinez. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel  and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Pesticide debate at the Capitol, dairy farm deaths, equestrian group changes course, remembering Dr. Daddio

    A commonly used pesticide in Colorado is under scrutiny after beekeepers say it’s harming pollinators as well as pests, and a new bill is deepening the divide between farmers and environmentalists. Then, we learn more about the deaths of six workers at a Weld County dairy farm and what consequences their employers could face. Plus, a longtime equestrian group drops a controversial element from its performances, and we remember a pioneering voice in Denver radio: James “Dr. Daddio” Walker. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Rae Solomon’s story on neonicotinoids for CPR. CPR’s Chandra Thomas Whitfield on the legacy of James Dr. Daddio Walker.   The Denver Post’s Elizabeth Hernandez on the Westernaires dropping Native American dances from their performances. CPR's Elaine Tassy with an update about the death of dairy workers in Weld County.   This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Haylee May, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    17 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Colorado midterms preview, AI data centers on pause, Olympians come home, dry winter garden tips

    From a presidential endorsement snub to a new gerrymandering effort, there’s already a lot cooking around the midterm elections in Colorado. Then, residents and activists from a north Denver neighborhood has scored a small victory against big tech, with the city is changing its approach to the data center boom, at least temporarily. Plus, you’ll hear an Olympian from Colorado reflect on the Milano Cortina games. And, how to help your garden survive Colorado’s historically warm, dry winter. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets for our March 10th event with Up First's A Martinez are still available here. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the redistricting ballot effort in Colorado and Democratic ambitions to flip CO-5. CPR’s Sam Brasch on Denver’s data center moratorium. AP on Lindsey Vonn’s emergency surgery.  CPR’s Ryan Warner and Hayley Sanchez on winter gardening tips. 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. 5D AGO

    Flock camera limits proposed, DIA welcome sign troubles, comedian Josh Blue’s new memoir

    It’s hard to drive very far on the Front Range without having your license plate scanned by an automated camera. But in the face of privacy concerns and fears the data could be used for immigration enforcement, lawmakers may set new limits on their use. Then, an undulating sign made from nearly a thousand LED light poles greets drivers on their way to DIA — but the display is costly — and troubled. And Denver comedian Josh Blue has a new memoir, Something To Stare At. If you’re enjoying Colorado Today, please consider supporting us during the CPR funddrive. All gifts right now are also an automatic entry to win a trip for two to Panama (you can also enter the sweepstakes without a gift): get all the info here. And there’s still time to get tickets to Colorado Today’s first anniversary event, with A Martinez from Up First. More information here. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare reports on two state bills that would restrict how data from Flock cameras and other surveillance networks can be used. CPR’s Ben Markus on why the DIA sign has so many troubles CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Josh Blue about his new memoir. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  6. FEB 20

    Denver mental health money audit, judge challenges ICE tactics, and lion dancers for Lunar New Year

    Denver voters approved major funding for mental health care and addiction treatment, but a new audit questions how that money is being handled. Then, a federal judge in Colorado is expressing frustration as ICE agents are accused of continuing to make arrests without warrants, potentially violating his order. Plus, as Lunar New Year celebrations begin, we go behind the scenes with some lion dancers preparing for the big performances. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Join us next month for our anniversary event, Colorado Today Live: Up First with A Martinez, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in north Denver. Get your tickets at cpr.org/coloradotodaylive. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ben Markus reports on the Denver auditor’s review of spending on mental health, and Ben's original investigation into Caring For Denver. CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on the feds apparent noncompliance with a court order blocking warrant-less arrest. CPR’s Sandy Battulga learned how to Lion Dance. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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

  7. FEB 19

    Dangerous avalanche conditions, stateless Coloradans, winter theater recommendations

    We have some safety advice after a wacky week in Colorado weather – from fragile avalanche conditions in the high country to deadly dust storms on the plains. Then, one woman's fight to get Colorado to issue her a birth certificate could change the future for other stateless adults. And, one of the last professional theater critics in Colorado shares his recommendations for what to go see this winter. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Freelancer John Henderson on Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic gold medal performance. CPR’s Haylee May on Colorado’s dangerous avalanche conditions. CPR’s Dan Boyce on Colorado’s new rules for stateless people and Abigail McKinnon's life without a legal identity. CPR’s Raise the Curtain series, which shines a light on Colorado theater and the people who make it possible. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee, Bazi Kanani and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    15 min

  8. FEB 18

    New CO Justice, Venezuelan gang cases end in plea deals, businesses suffering from no snow, Ikea coming to FoCo

    Colorado’s highest court is back to full strength, after Gov. Polis appointed a judicial veteran to fill its open seat. Then, a splashy set of indictments last summer was supposed to show the danger a Venezuelan gang poses to Colorado, but when CPR News followed up on those legal cases, the outcomes we found tell a different story. Plus, ski areas get all the attention in low snow years, but plenty of other businesses are taking a hit to the bottom line too. And the Swedish DIY furniture giant is preparing to open a third Colorado outpost. 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 Rae Solomon on Colorado’s newest Supreme Court justice. CPR’s Allison Sherry on the plea deals being offered to Venezuelan immigrants arrested on gun and drug charges. CPR’s Haylee May on the businesses suffering from this dry winter. CPR’s Ryan Warner covers the 2011 opening of the Centennial IKEA. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf,  Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Haylee May 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 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
    249
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