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

    Gov. Polis’ Tina Peters dilemma, renewable projects fast-tracked, Colorado Today hits a big milestone

    Governor Polis is between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Tina Peters, the former clerk in prison for helping to tamper with Mesa County’s election equipment. He’s made it clear he thinks her sentence is too long, but shortening it could set off a furor in his party. Then, ten renewable energy projects around Colorado are racing to break ground and buy equipment in time to take advantage of federal help before it dries up. And Colorado Today first hit your podcast feeds on March 3, 2025. But if you’ve ever forgotten your anniversary, you’ll understand why we’re celebrating today. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And don't forget to check out our March 10 event with NPR's A Martinez! Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the long awaited return of snow to Denver. CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Tom Hesse on the pressures Gov. Polis faces as he decides what to do about Tina Peters. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the Xcel Energy projects taking advantage of expiring tax credits This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Corey Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    15 min

  2. 1D AGO

    REPOST: Inside the Aurora ICE detention center, state bus service on edge, police oversight future, poetry showdown

    A problem with Apple Podcasts caused today's episode not to appear in people's feeds, so we are trying again. Apologies if this means you're getting the same episode twice. A new report raises concerns about conditions inside Colorado’s largest immigrant detention center in Aurora. Then, a long-distance bus network across the state is seeing explosive growth, but the popular service is also running out of money. Plus, a citizen police oversight commission created after the Black Lives Matter protests is now asking to be disbanded. And we take you to one of Colorado’s fiercest competitions this year…. A high school student's battle for the state poetry title. 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 conditions in the Aurora ICE detention center. CPR's Haylee May on Bustang's budget troubles. KRCC's Andrea Chalfin on Colorado Springs' Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission request to disband. More information about Poetry Out Loud in Colorado. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Inside the Aurora ICE detention center, state bus service on edge, police oversight future, poetry showdown

    A new report raises concerns about conditions inside Colorado’s largest immigrant detention center in Aurora. Then, a long-distance bus network across the state is seeing explosive growth, but the popular service is also running out of money. Plus, a citizen police oversight commission created after the Black Lives Matter protests is now asking to be disbanded. And we take you to one of Colorado’s fiercest competitions this year…. A high school student's battle for the state poetry title. 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 conditions in the Aurora ICE detention center. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Measles at Broomfield High, Denver’s DNC bid, pipe bomb trial delayed, Colorado’s own heavy metal violinist

    In today’s show, two new measles cases are causing disruption for some students at a Front Range high school. Plus, Denver is auditioning for a starring role in the next presidential election. Then, a pipe bombing trial decades in the making is delayed in Grand Junction. And a young musician from Denver who’s making a name for herself shredding on the electric violin. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And don’t forget to get your tickets for our anniversary event next week, Colorado Today Live with Up First’s A Martinez. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on the recent measles cases at Broomfield High School. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver’s being named a finalist for the DNC. CPR’s Tom Hesse on the trial delay in an infamous Grand Junction pipe bombing case. CPR’s Sandy Battulga’s interview with Denver-born electric violinist Mia Asano. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Dan Boyce. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    17 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Denver bans ICE masks, CO Congress members on Iran, prostitution decriminalization bill, bear safety in a warm, dry year

    Colorado’s Democratic members of congress are likely to join an effort to check President Trump’s power to wage war with Iran. Then, Denver has set up a potential federal show down by banning all law enforcement officers — including ICE — from hiding their identities while working. Plus, a bill to remove all criminal penalties for prostitution is stirring up talk at the state Capitol. And bears spend their winters hibernating, so what does it mean when winter never really arrives? Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets are still available for our anniversary event next week, Colorado Today Live with Up First’s A Martinez. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the congressional reaction to the war with Iran. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver banning masks for law enforcement. The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul on the prostitution decriminalization proposal at the Capitol. More information about the Colorado Bear Coalition HERE Colorado Parks and Wildlife information on 2025 bear encounters This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Federal-state election tensions, pine beetle outbreak, and Thanks, it has pockets!

    President Trump is reportedly considering an emergency order that could upend how Colorado and other states conduct their election. But even if that doesn’t happen, the state’s top election official is concerned by what she’s hearing from Washington. Then, pine beetles are attacking the Front Range’s ponderosa forests with devastating consequences. And a fashion exhibit in Fort Collins explores the hidden history of… Pockets. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets are still available for Colorado Today Live with NPR’s A Martinez. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the election security call held by DHS and FBI. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the damage pine beetles are doing along the Front Range. Listen to today’s Colorado Matters episode for Ryan Warner’s full conversation from the Avenir Museum’s pocket exhibit (closing March 14). This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  7. FEB 27

    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

  8. FEB 26

    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
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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
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