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Colorado Today

Colorado Public Radio
Colorado
Denver
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Trump Administration
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Xcel Energy
Denver International Airport
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Governor Jared Polis
Colorado Springs
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Colorado Economy
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Riverstone Academy
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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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Rising demand and troubles with other power plants have Xcel asking regulators to keep the Comanche II plant open in Pueblo longer, and to approve other fossil fuel projects, all of which could end up on customers' bills. Then, it's been more than a ... more

When Colorado’s growing cities look to farms along the Arkansas River to meet their thirst, they'll now have to leave that in better shape for the future. Then, we learn about a clinic that’s trying to help women from East Africa and parts of Asia wi... more

The federal government has given Colorado permission to import certain pharmaceutical drugs directly from Canada; what that could mean for prices. Then, as school districts around the state start implementing cell phone policies, we look at what’s ch... more

The latest on the Democratic primary in Colorado’s hotly-contested 8th Congressional district. Then, the underground tunnels at Denver International Airport are for moving baggage, but, in a few more years, travelers will be able to walk through them... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Washington
Denver International Airport CEO
Denver International Airport
Episode: A heated primary in Colorado’s sole Congressional swing district; go inside DIA’s tunnels; new Da Vinci museum
Melat Kiros
Candidacy for Colorado's 1st congressional district
Democratic candidate
Episode: The three-way primary race to represent Denver; Xcel rate hike sees resistance; Colorado horror author wins a Nebula
Wanda James
Candidate in the same primary
Democratic candidate
Episode: The three-way primary race to represent Denver; Xcel rate hike sees resistance; Colorado horror author wins a Nebula
Stephen Graham Jones
Colorado Springs author, Nebula Award winner
Author/Professor
Episode: The three-way primary race to represent Denver; Xcel rate hike sees resistance; Colorado horror author wins a Nebula
May Be Fern
Denver band featured with a discussion and music
May Be Fern
Episode: How are Colorado’s kids doing? Paint that can cool its surroundings, a music lift from May Be Fern
Marcelo Balboa
Chicago-born former pro soccer player; former US national team and Colorado Rapids player
Former US Soccer, Colorado Rapids
Episode: GEO Group fights facility inspections; the impossible math child care; a former World Cup player looks back
Rosie Evans
Owner of Evans Early Childhood Center
Evans Early Childhood Center
Episode: GEO Group fights facility inspections; the impossible math child care; a former World Cup player looks back
Sienna Miller
Early childhood educator featured in Raising Colorado
Raising Colorado series
Episode: GEO Group fights facility inspections; the impossible math child care; a former World Cup player looks back
Dan Boyce
CPR News reporter
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Colorado vigilant for New World Screwworm; a Denver suburb wants to block drivers; CO Springs author wins a Golden Quill

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 201 ratings
  • 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
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    United Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    An excellent podcast focusing on local issues. Thank you for all of your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt B50
    United Statesa month 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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#71
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Talking Points

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EV battery disposal challenges; underage scooter injuries; more pay for cafeteria workers
Q: Sam, are EV batteries a big issue for auto parts yards like Stadium Auto Parts?
From on‑site observation and talking to the owner, the issue is growing as more batteries come from end‑of‑life vehicles, but current buyers handle the minerals and potential energy storage uses; long‑term policy is expected to shape how these yards manage and offload batteries.
A heated primary in Colorado’s sole Congressional swing district; go inside DIA’s tunnels; new Da Vinci museum
Q: What is DIA planning to change with the baggage tunnels?
DIA plans to convert baggage tunnels into passenger walkways to improve flow, with construction anticipated 2024-2029 and a projected budget around $700 million.
A heated primary in Colorado’s sole Congressional swing district; go inside DIA’s tunnels; new Da Vinci museum
Q: What are the main issues voters care about in the 8th District primary?
Voters are focused on affordability, housing, healthcare, and immigration, with both Bird and Rutinell proposing practical approaches and contrasts on single-payer health care positions.
Paramedics connected to Elijah McClain’s death could get new trial; new pedestrian safety law signed
Q: Allison, what problem did the appeals court find in the original conviction?
The appeals court determined that the jury was not adequately instructed about the standard of care necessary to meet criminally negligent homicide, which could affect the convictions and prompt new trials.
Denver homicides up; meatpackers locked out in Fort Morgan; a Colorado rover on the moon?
Q: Can you tell us what the difference is between a strike and a lockout?
The guest explains that a strike involves workers stopping work, while a lockout is when the employer prevents workers from reporting to work, often used as a negotiating tactic, though the company says this lockout isn't the sole reason for the move.

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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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6. Marcelo Balboa
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8. Sienna Miller

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