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Colorado Today

Colorado Public Radio
Colorado
Denver
ICE
Trump Administration
Xcel Energy
Evergreen High School Shooting
Medicaid
Colorado Springs
Denver International Airport
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Colorado Economy
Conversion Therapy
Riverstone Academy
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Evergreen High School
Health Insurance
Colorado River

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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The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Colorado over a law that offers in-state tuition rates to undocumented college students, arguing the policy is unfair to citizens from other states. Then, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston called for an e... more

ICE and the GEO Group are staying tight-lipped about the health of detainees at their Aurora processing center, as state officials continue to push for information on a case of tuberculosis within the center. Then, a video is circulating online of a ... more

Moisture is good for a drought, but some parts of Colorado are getting too much rain, far too fast, causing mudslides and flash floods. Then, new survey results give a window into how Coloradans feel about the state and nation’s big birthdays. Plus, ... more

With the state in the grip of a severe drought, people have been asked to majorly cut back their water use. Now that we’re well into the summer, the utilities in Denver and Aurora are starting to get a sense of whether they’ve answered the call. Then... more

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Recent Guests

Alfonso Abeira
88-year-old overseer of El Santuario de los Pobladores labyrinth project
Conejos community church project
Episode: Aspen Acres fire lawsuit, Beulah homeowners return, housing drags down employment, San Luis Valley labyrinth
Brea Burgie
Former immigration judge in Colorado
Immigration Court (Colorado)
Episode: Immigration judge fired in CO, potential TB outbreak at immigrant detention center, firefighter fundraiser
Sal Pace
General Manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District
Front Range Passenger Rail District
Episode: A tax proposal for Front Range rail; cuts coming for RTD; reality checking the cyclosporiasis parasite in CO
Emerson Sturgis
High school student and secession initiative proposer
Independent youth initiative organizer
Episode: New ICE detention center confirmed, Pena Blvd traffic solutions, a teenaged secession push
Andrea Chalfin
KRCC reporter covering the Aspen Acres fire
KRCC
Episode: Surveying damage from the Aspen Acres fire; lawmakers look into Medicaid costs; a new way to clean up bike lanes
Melat Kiros
Democratic congressional candidate in Colorado
Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: Melat Kiros on her congressional hopes; ‘hyperscale’ data center in Aurora; Colorado at the American State Fair
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
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

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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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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ICE protester shot, domestic violence funding crisis, Denver climate campaign
Q: What is the goal of Denver's climate campaign and how is it received?
The campaign seeks to empower individuals to take personal action against climate change by collecting short videos and showing broad participation, but it faces criticism from some advocates who say funds should go to infrastructure and policy changes instead.
ICE protester shot, domestic violence funding crisis, Denver climate campaign
Q: Why is funding for domestic violence victim services in Colorado in a crisis?
Federal and state funding have become inconsistent, with federal money drying up and state budgets constrained, leading to service reductions and increased waiting times for essential support.
ICE protester shot, domestic violence funding crisis, Denver climate campaign
Q: What happened outside the ICE detention center in Aurora?
A protester was shot by a person employed by the GEO Group near the detention center; the shooter was off duty, later charged with multiple offenses, and detained.
New ICE detention center confirmed, Pena Blvd traffic solutions, a teenaged secession push
Q: What's your age?
Emerson Sturgis explains he is 16 years old and has been inspired by climate activism to pursue this national-secession idea, though he acknowledges the legal and practical hurdles.
Immigration judge fired in CO, potential TB outbreak at immigrant detention center, firefighter fundraiser
Q: So Allison, can you tell us a little bit about this judge? Who is Judge Burgie?
Allison Sherry provides background on Burgie's career, highlighting her long tenure in immigration law, diverse administrations she served under, and the context in which she began granting bond hearings, which later conflicted with DOJ guidance and led to her firing.

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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. Emerson Sturgis
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6. Melat Kiros
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