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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 5:00 a.m. with host Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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There aren’t many trans youth participating in competitive sports in our state, and minors getting gender affirming surgery are even rarer. But voters may decide to ban both those things in Colorado. Then, federal election monitors will not be allowe... more

Colorado has done a lot to make it easier to vote, but voters this fall will decide whether people should have to do a bit more to prove their ballot belongs to them. Then, as worries swirl around potential federal election interference, a familiar C... more

Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros is in her final week of campaigning for Denver’s House seat — in a race that could have a wider impact on the city’s politics. Then, the head of the EPA chose Colorado to announce a new effort to find solutions to PFA... more

The impacts from last weekend’s slow moving storm keep spreading through southern Colorado. We meet a business owner in one tiny community who’s still figuring out what he lost, and hear how water company employees known as ‘ditch riders’ helped keep... more

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Recent Guests

Bente Birkeland
Colorado Public Radio reporter covering the federal plan for election monitors
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Federal election monitors in Colorado, whether to simplify ballot language, and a new queer roller rink
Camelia Heins
Denverite reporter covering Rainbow Dome's opening
Denverite
Episode: Federal election monitors in Colorado, whether to simplify ballot language, and a new queer roller rink
Ben Markus
Colorado Public Radio reporter covering Amendment 85
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Federal election monitors in Colorado, whether to simplify ballot language, and a new queer roller rink
Reese Bailey
Colorado State University master's student researching saffron cultivation
Colorado State University
Episode: Denver’s water crackdown results, retired priest released from ICE detention, Colorado’s saffron experiment
Allison Sherry
CPR reporter covering Edward Nalwamba's case
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Denver’s water crackdown results, retired priest released from ICE detention, Colorado’s saffron experiment
Ava Kian
Colorado Public Radio reporter
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Suspicious letters to CO Congressmembers, the Attorney General's race, how an inmate made the case for early release
Chance Ward
History Colorado NAGPRA Collection Specialist and member of the Lakota tribe
History Colorado
Episode: Early voting turnout so far, Denver’s late-night hotdog problem, and returning sacred artifacts to tribes
Max Scheinblum
Business Den reporter covering downtown Denver's unlicensed hotdog carts
Business Den
Episode: Early voting turnout so far, Denver’s late-night hotdog problem, and returning sacred artifacts to tribes
John Daley
Colorado Public Radio health reporter
Colorado Public Radio
Episode: Colorado teens' changing attitudes on drugs, a multi-million dollar water theft, meet the “Governor for a day”

Hosts

Arlo Pérez Esquivel
Colorado Public Radio journalist and weekday news host
Jackie Sedley

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • News with a touch of positivity

    Arlo and team do a great job every morning to bring fresh stories and news for all of Colorado every weekday. It’s become a regular part of my morning commute. I always appreciate the perspective and positivity they bring each morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ColoradoSubie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Daily Ritual

    The morning doesn’t feel complete without hearing from Arlo Perez & the Colorado Today team! Best way to plug in with local stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MadamePsych0sis
    United Statesa month ago
  • Solid Local Coverage

    I have listened to this as many mornings as I can for over a year now. The coverage is solid. I learn things about my state I didn’t know in almost every episode. The people are as varied as the geography, and I like that! While I appreciate every podcaster on the show, mornings without Arlo just aren’t the same. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swucker_Barnhue
    United States2 months ago
  • Arlo steals the show!

    This one’s for you, Arlo! I love this show as my favorite local news source. You are the sunshine to my mornings with your enthusiastic delivery, charm, wit, and thoughtful insights. Keep being you, the shining star of the show, and don’t let anyone dim your light!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maggie.Clarke
    United States2 months ago
  • Pronunciation

    Love your name, Arlo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VibrantLibr@rian
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the concise format for commutes and morning routines, with occasional criticism of a scripted or overly enunciated delivery.
Arlo Pérez Esquivel's warm, energetic delivery is a recurring draw, though some listeners find his humor or presentation distracting.
Reviews praise the mix of substantial local reporting, useful context and lighter stories about arts, events and community life.
Listeners value the quick weekday briefing as an easy way to stay informed about Colorado beyond the Denver area.
Some listeners perceive bias in political coverage or interview framing, while others describe the reporting as balanced and fact-based.

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#83
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#191
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Colorado teens' changing attitudes on drugs, a multi-million dollar water theft, meet the “Governor for a day”
Q: Why would someone steal all this water?
Ava Kian said no financial motive was apparent because the water flowed downstream into the river. Lorenzen and prosecutors did not explain a motive; neighbors described his strong interest in wildlife, but any connection to the alleged diversion remains unclear.
Colorado teens' changing attitudes on drugs, a multi-million dollar water theft, meet the “Governor for a day”
Q: Did you get a sense for what's behind these numbers? Why young people seem to be all of a sudden changing their minds?
John Daley said it is difficult to identify one cause, but Colorado has invested heavily in drug-risk education, including projects funded by opioid settlements.
Early voting turnout so far, Denver’s late-night hotdog problem, and returning sacred artifacts to tribes
Q: Is the city doing anything about these carts?
City inspectors have taken an education-first approach, handing out bilingual flyers explaining operating requirements and how vendors can get licensed, but the approach has not worked so far.
Early voting turnout so far, Denver’s late-night hotdog problem, and returning sacred artifacts to tribes
Q: How many people have gotten their ballots in so far?
A little less than 10% of Colorado voters had returned ballots as of the previous day, with turnout varying by location.
Suspicious letters to CO Congressmembers, the Attorney General's race, how an inmate made the case for early release
Q: How do these two men, Stephen Abraham and Taveuan Williams, first cross paths?
Abraham prosecuted Williams after Williams and a partner robbed a Denver RadioShack at gunpoint and held an employee hostage. A judge sentenced Williams to 30 years in prison.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Today

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

A concise weekday briefing on the people, policies and events shaping life across Colorado. Coverage ranges from elections, immigration, courts, education, public lands and the environment to public health, local government and regional history. Reporters explain the local consequences of complex issues, while interviews with officials, experts, journalists and residents add context and firsthand perspectives.

The format balances major news and investigative reporting with lighter features on arts, outdoor life, local traditions and unusual community stories. Arlo Pérez Esquivel is a recurring host, joined in recent episodes by Jackie Sedley and a wider team of Colorado Public Radio journalists. The combination of statewide reporting, prac... more

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2. Camelia Heins
3. Ben Markus
4. Reese Bailey
5. Allison Sherry
6. Ava Kian
7. Chance Ward
8. Max Scheinblum

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