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. 6H AGO

    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

  2. 1D AGO

    Why property taxes are up, ‘Dude Talk’ dinners, remembering a sidewalk flutist who loved Denver

    It’s a painful question many Colorado homeowners may find themselves asking this year: my home value went down, so why is my property tax bill going up? Plus, men can struggle to make the social connections that are so vital for mental wellbeing. A dinner program in the high country aims to help with that. And we remember a self-taught flutist who delighted downtown Denver for decades. 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 Andy Kenney on what’s happening with Colorado’s property taxes. CPR’s John Daley on Dude Talk Dinners in Idaho Springs. You can learn more about Jentry McCombs in two documentaries about his life and music: Denizen ep. 6 by Rob Shearer and Jentry McCombs: 2nd to none and still Number 1. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Bazi Kanani, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Purplish takeover: homeowners insurance on shaky ground

    The Colorado Today team is taking a hard earned break for President’s Day. We’ll be back with all the latest in Colorado news tomorrow. But in the meantime, we want to give you a chance to discover Purplish, the politics podcast from CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. Colorado, like the rest of the country, is experiencing more, and worse, climate disasters, wreaking havoc on people’s homes — and their homeowner’s insurance rates. In the wake of devastating hail storms and massive wildfires, Coloradans face rising premiums, less choice and availability, and in some cases, getting dropped by insurers altogether. The state is now one of the top ten most expensive in the country for homeowners insurance. CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Andrea Kramar from Rocky Mountain PBS explain how insurance reached the breaking point, and explore what our state is trying to do to turn the tide. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Enjoyed today’s episode? Find the Purplish podcast here. Watch the RMPBS/CPR documentary, Undercovered: Colorado’s Home Insurance Dilemma, from Andrea Kramer and Bente Birkeland CPR’s Ishan Thakore with the latest on how hail is driving up homeowners insurance in Colorado. Purplish’s producer is Stephanie Wolf. Sound designed and engineered by Shane Rumsey. Theme music is by Brad Turner. CPR’s executive producer of podcasts is Megan Verlee. Purplish is produced by listener-supported CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

    31 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Immigrant patient info could be shared with ICE, changes for RTD, Colorado’s endangered castle, cow kissin’

    Colorado hospitals are now required to share personal information about undocumented immigrants with the federal government. The data could be used by ICE. Then, RTD announced it would revive pre-pandemic transit schedules days after closing the door on a decades-long rail project. Plus, an old family castle is added to the list of endangered places in Colorado. And, if you’re lookin’ for love this Valentine’s weekend, May-belle is available. We take you to a kissing booth… with a fine bovine. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And finally, you're invited to join us in celebrating Colorado Today’s first anniversary, with an event featuring A Martinez of Up First, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in Denver. Find ticket information here. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley and Bente Birkeland report on new data sharing rules for Colorado hospitals. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney reports on RTD’s increased rail service. CPR’s Ava Kian on the hottest Valentine’s date in Colorado. CPR’s Ryan Warner learns about Hartman Castle. 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.

    16 min

  5. 6D AGO

    No indictment for Dem video, Missy Woods arraigned, strengthening Colorado's response to domestic violence, Michelin expands statewide

    President Trump labeled a video in which Democratic members of congress, including Rep. Jason Crow, urged members of the military not to follow unlawful orders as "sedition." But a federal grand jury refused to indict him. Then, former state DNA scientist Missy Woods pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that she tampered with results in more than a thousand cases.  Plus, we dive deep into the topic of domestic violence. A bill at the statehouse would require lawmakers conduct a lethality assessment when they respond to situations of possible abuse. The sponsor says the tool might have helped her, if it had been used years ago. But while the assessment can encourage survivors to seek services, around half of Colorado's counties don't have an emergency shelter they can go to. What does that mean for helping people break out of abusive situations? And finally, Michelin says it will start looking statewide, when it reviews restaurants in Colorado. You're invited -- in honor of the show's first anniversary, Colorado Today is hosting an event with A Martinez of Up First, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in Denver. Find ticket information here. 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 Kyle Harris on the rain on tap for Denver this weekend. The Associated Press reports on the grand jury's refusal to indict Rep. Crow and others for unlawful orders video. CPR's Ava Kian on Missy Wood's not guilty plea Wednesday. CPR’s Ava Kian reports on a bill that would make a protocol for domestic violence victims mandatory statewide. University of Denver’s Kaitlyn Sims writes about the state’s dearth of emergency shelter programs for domestic violence survivors for The Conversation.  CPR's Tom Hesse on the Michelin Guide going statewide. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  6. FEB 11

    State Dems push back on Trump, layoffs at CO energy lab, Cupid’s little helpers, Olympic gold for CO figure skaters

    Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop some of the president’s new policies, right at the state line. You’ll hear how they plan to do it. Then, more layoffs at one of the state’s largest research laboratories. And we meet a group of women responsible for sending love around the world each Valentine’s Day. 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 Haylee May takes you inside the Loveland Remailing Program.  CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on the most recent layoffs at the National Lab of the Rockies. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Haylee May, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    15 min

  7. FEB 10

    Missy Woods heads to court, social media bill inspired by Evergreen shooting, UMS reborn

    The former state lab scientist accused of mishandling years of DNA evidence is set to appear before a judge for her long-delayed arraignment Wednesday — raising questions about justice for victims whose cases were affected. Then, the shooting at Evergreen High School is fueling a push to force social media companies to respond more quickly when law enforcement investigates online threats. Plus, last year was supposed to be the last year for the Underground Music Showcase, but the festival now plans to continue, in a different part of Denver. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: You can vote for your favorite zoo here.  CPR’s Ava Kian recaps the Missy Woods case ahead of her arraignment. Also, CPR’s Ava Kian on Rep. Pettersen’s bill in response to the Evergreen shooting. Denverite’s Kyle Harris writes about the rebirth of UMS. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by 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.

    13 min

  8. FEB 9

    Lindsey Vonn crash, DMV disruption, JBS labor troubles, Winter Games at the Olympic Museum

    In Italy, Colorado downhill racer Lindsey Vonn's Olympic comeback hopes ended with her being airlifted from the course. Then, why online and in person DMV services will be interrupted in the coming weeks, and what families had to say to the owner of a Penrose funeral home who left their loved ones to decay. Plus, what's behind the labor troubles at the JBS beef plant in Greeley. And finally, as Colorado Springs' Olympic and Paralympic Museum celebrates the Winter Games, we hear how a former bobsledder first caught the spark. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR contributor John Henderson on Lindsey Vonn’s crash Sunday. Information about DMV closures this month is here … and Denverite’s Kyle Harris explains what they mean for Denver residents in particular. The Associated Press on the sentencing of Return to Natural funeral home owner Jon Hallford. CPR’s Ben Markus on JBS workers’ strike authorization vote. Find the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum’s Winter Games event schedule here. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani, 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
    242
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