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Colorado Today

Colorado Public Radio
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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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Republican leaders in Colorado are wondering, and sometimes worrying, about the larger-than-life political outsider their voters chose for the governor’s race. Then, a courthouse drama in a southern Colorado county, where prosecutors are accused of h... more

Unpaid medical bills are piling up for the immigrant detention center in Aurora, which now owes the hospital run by the University of Colorado millions of dollars. Then, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says calls about bear encounters are spiking this ye... more

Colorado farmers are facing a deluge of challenges all at once. From drought to Congressional gridlock, we hear about what’s weighing on rural Colorado. Then, lawyers for Colorado say they found the “smoking gun” in their argument that the Trump admi... more

New rules for rideshare companies just went into effect in Colorado. We break down what they mean for riders and drivers, and why advocates wish they went further. Then, two stories on going green, from Denver winning a fight over electrifying buildi... more

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Recent Guests

Erica Rennert
Survivor and advocate for safety regulations in rideshare industry
Rideshare safety advocate
Episode: New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
Jenny Wilford
Democratic representative
Colorado Legislature
Episode: New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
Andy Kenney
Denverite reporter following the Denver energy policy story
Denverite
Episode: New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
Luke Gann
Bassist and Telluride Jazz Festival participant
Telluride Jazz Festival
Episode: New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
Annie Booth
Co-directs Telluride Jazz Festival Student All-Star Ensemble; pianist
Telluride Jazz Festival
Episode: New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
Melanie Asmar
Chalkbeat Bureau Chief
Chalkbeat
Episode: JeffCo schools challenging feds over Title IX, Gunnison Sheriff drops ICE cooperation, pollinators on the golf course
Becky Huft
Climate resilience specialist
Denver Botanic Gardens
Episode: JeffCo schools challenging feds over Title IX, Gunnison Sheriff drops ICE cooperation, pollinators on the golf course
Cassis Tingley
Independent journalist covering the Weld County data center story
Independent journalist
Episode: Huge data center ignores stop work orders, Broncos development concerns, Telluride Jazz Festival takes a broad approach
Peter Bell
Executive director of the Telluride Society for Jazz
Telluride Society for Jazz
Episode: Huge data center ignores stop work orders, Broncos development concerns, Telluride Jazz Festival takes a broad approach

Hosts

Bazi Kanani
Host of the show as introduced in episodes; affiliated with Colorado Public Radio.
Arlo Pérez Esquivel
Host of CPR Colorado Today; CPР News reporter; presents show segments and news updates.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Just report the news

    You’re not funny Arlo, stick to reporting the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Abc111213
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 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 States3 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

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Essential Listening: grounding, balanced Colorado news with culture and anecdotes.
Five stars!: strong daily routine, solid Colorado focus.
Can't commute without Arlo!: start-your-day favorite, engaging host.
Arlo the clown: shows high engagement but critique of on-air delivery and humor.

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JeffCo schools challenging feds over Title IX, Gunnison Sheriff drops ICE cooperation, pollinators on the golf course
Q: What financial pressures is JeffCo facing as it faces potential litigation?
JeffCo is dealing with a looming deficit from declining enrollment and dwindling reserves, raising questions about the financial viability of pursuing or defending a lawsuit while considering a tax measure to fund the district.
JeffCo schools challenging feds over Title IX, Gunnison Sheriff drops ICE cooperation, pollinators on the golf course
Q: Why is JeffCo at the center of this Title IX dispute and federal review?
The district faced a federal inquiry under a new Office for Civil Rights approach on transgender student policies, while balancing state laws that protect transgender rights, making JeffCo a focal point for the clash between state and federal guidance.
Colorado farmers struggling, a ‘smoking gun’ in Trump retaliation case, new state historian
Q: Do you have a sense, Seth, of how this smoking gun email could impact Colorado's case against the Trump administration?
In the near term, the disclosure adds evidence for the court to weigh, potentially strengthening Colorado's position and prompting further evidence requests from the government; long-term effects remain to be seen.
Colorado farmers struggling, a ‘smoking gun’ in Trump retaliation case, new state historian
Q: Can you help us understand, Seth, why is that such a big deal?
The email helps prove the state's claim that Colorado was specifically and illegally targeted for retaliation by the Trump administration, as several agencies followed up with adverse actions after the email was sent.
Law enforcement hire process investigated, walk-up addiction treatment, Colorado singer sunstoney
Q: What are the EEOC's concerns with the pre-hire questions used by the screening company?
The EEOC is concerned that the questions discriminately target background and medical history, potentially disqualifying qualified applicants and suggesting a broader pattern of discrimination beyond one agency.

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

Colorado-focused daily news brief delivering concise, 15-minute updates on state and local happenings with a steady cadence of reporting, analysis, and on-the-ground storytelling. Episodes commonly cover politics, public policy, housing, transportation, public safety, and significant local events, often pairing field reporting with context from CPR reporters and expert guests. A standout is the blend of quick news bites with accessible explainers and human-interest segments that make complex topics more approachable for listeners who want to understand how statewide issues affect daily life. The show is likely to appeal to professionals in policy, journalism, and business looking for reliable, Colorado-centered context to inform decisions o... more

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