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Colorado Today

Colorado Public Radio
Colorado
Denver
Trump Administration
ICE
Evergreen High School Shooting
Xcel Energy
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Colorado Springs
Denver International Airport
Gun Violence
Fentanyl
Donald Trump
Colorado Economy
Conversion Therapy
Governor Jared Polis
Riverstone Academy
Tina Peters
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Health Insurance

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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We have the latest on the non-fatal shooting of a woman outside the ICE facility in Aurora last week; a man who works at the detention center was arrested shortly after the incident. Then, with federal support for domestic violence services drying up... more

A new lawsuit claims the local power utility is to blame for the massive Aspen Acres fire. Then, we get a first hand look at the fire’s devastation, as residents from Beulah return home. Plus, we all know Colorado is an expensive place to live, but a... more

A Denver-based immigration judge who was fired by the Trump Administration last month is speaking out about the system. Plus, state health officials say they’re being blocked from investigating a possible tuberculosis outbreak at the immigrant detent... more

Front Range voters could decide this fall whether to approve a tax to build out the Colorado Connector passenger rail line. At the same time, RTD in Denver is considering major cuts to deal with a budget shortfall, including eliminating a popular fre... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Kenney
Denverite journalist invited to discuss Melat Kiros and local politics
Denverite
Episode: What Melat Kiros’s victory says about the power of Democratic Socialists; new laws take effect; chasing bats
Jenny Brundin
CPR journalist providing bat reporting segment
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: What Melat Kiros’s victory says about the power of Democratic Socialists; new laws take effect; chasing bats
Rae Solomon
Reporter discussing the Draco oil and gas development in Erie
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Wildfires rage around state; Primary Day arrives; controversial oil and gas project moves forward
Mike Kaufman
Aurora Mayor (guest on episode)
City of Aurora
Episode: Three firefighters die fighting Western Slope blaze; Aurora homeless shelter guests claim underpay; leaving no trace
Shelly Roers
From the League of Women Voters for the Pikes Peak Region
League of Women Voters
Episode: Lawsuit over election timing; eating disorder clinic treating younger patients; get paid to find a climate-friendly job
Jeremiah Daniels
Aurora-born actor starring in Color Book on Netflix
Color Book (film)
Episode: Massive hailstorms on the Plains; FEMA funding delays; Aurora teen stars in a Netflix film
Ava Kian
CPR reporter
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Primary races go negative, DNA scientist plea deal, sorbet pop-up shut down
Sandy Petulga
CPR reporter
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Primary races go negative, DNA scientist plea deal, sorbet pop-up shut down
Jennifer Brown
Reporter for The Colorado Sun
The Colorado Sun
Episode: Doctors fear resuming gender care, Mesa County clerk primary, mile high marker on the move

Hosts

Arlo Pérez Esquivel
Host of CPR News updates on Colorado Today and co-host of Colorado Today; CPR/Colorado Public Radio
Bazi Kanani
Co-host of Colorado Today; host and contributor on CPR News Colorado Today

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Arlo the clown

    Everything about the show is great (content) except for the main guy that announces the reporting. This guy tries to be funny with everything and you can tell his reporting colleagues also get annoyed with it. Hopefully they’ll replace this idiot soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BRod760
    United States2 months ago
  • Five stars!

    This is my first pod cast review! Just want to say that I listen daily and I’m grateful for the quick overview of CO news each new. Arlo has been crushing it lately 👊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🚫🧊
    United States2 months ago
  • Peaches!

    Yay! So glad to hear that most of the peaches made it! Looking forward to adding them to my smoothies and cutting them up and putting on cottage cheese! And just eating one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VibrantLibr@rian
    United States2 months ago
  • Essential Listening

    This show is a great way to ground yourself in what’s happening in your own backyard before taking on the news of the world. This podcast goes beyond the important updates and news items: it also sprinkles in local musicians, events, and funny personal anecdotes. Arlo is such an engaging host - I wouldn’t start my morning any other way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatherineK2020
    United States2 months ago
  • Can’t commute without Arlo!

    I never write reviews, but feel compelled to write one for this podcast. I absolutely love starting my day every day with Colorado today. Your podcast is complete, thorough and a balanced representation of Colorado news. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reba2237
    United States2 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights depth of reporting and strong host presence.
The show is praised for credible reporting and helpful context on local issues.
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Listeners appreciate the state-focused lens and concise 15-minute format for quick morning briefings.

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#249
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Melat Kiros on her congressional hopes; ‘hyperscale’ data center in Aurora; Colorado at the American State Fair
Q: How does Kiros describe her role within the Democratic Socialists of America and what does she see as her path to achieving policy goals?
Kiros describes leveraging coalition-building and building support within and beyond her party to advance progressive policies, acknowledging the difficulty of quick wins but stressing long-term strategic work.
Melat Kiros on her congressional hopes; ‘hyperscale’ data center in Aurora; Colorado at the American State Fair
Q: What will it mean for Denver if the city sends a Democratic socialist to Congress in the middle of a Republican administration?
The host frames the question around how a Democratic socialist like Kiros would approach national leadership and policy in a divided Congress, with emphasis on coalition-building and pushing priorities such as Medicare for All and anti-corruption measures.
Surveying damage from the Aspen Acres fire; lawmakers look into Medicaid costs; a new way to clean up bike lanes
Q: Why is Medicaid getting so much focus in the state budget and what are lawmakers hoping to achieve?
The program costs roughly $20 billion and accounts for about a third of the state budget; the commission aims to develop strategies to control rising costs, improve access and quality of care, and adapt to federal changes.
Surveying damage from the Aspen Acres fire; lawmakers look into Medicaid costs; a new way to clean up bike lanes
Q: So Andrea, what is next for Bula and the other communities nearby that have been affected by the fire?
Sheriff and local officials say it will take time before residents can safely return, with ongoing assessments, hazard reductions, and the likelihood of future flood watches as the burn scar areas respond to storms.
New rules when cities 'buy and dry'; clinic serves female genital cutting survivors; quirky store thrives in Del Norte
Q: Shanna, how does this address the loss of water to the region and what are the practical implications of the new law?
The law requires that water buyers plant ground cover to prevent soil erosion and re-vegetate lands they source water from, but it does not fully balance removal of water with agriculture, meaning fewer farms in affected counties and ongoing economic and environmental concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Today

What is Colorado Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Colorado-focused daily news brief with a 15-minute format that delivers concise coverage of statewide stories, politics, public policy, and culture. Episodes commonly blend hard news reporting, on-the-ground interviews, and contextual explainers from CPR reporters and local guests, often pairing political analysis with local-interest features. A recurring strength is its breadth across politics, public safety, education, energy, and culture, framed through Colorado-specific context, which helps listeners quickly connect national developments to their local impact. Noteworthy is the pairing of fast news briefs with deeper feature segments and the presence of experienced CPR journalists and local experts as guests, which can lend credibility ... more

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4. Mike Kaufman
5. Shelly Roers
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7. Ava Kian
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