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- Today14 min
Colorado to import drugs from Canada; school cell phone bans; predicting hurricanes from CSU
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 changed for districts that have completely banned devices. Then, why some of the top hurricane forecasters in the country do their work a mile above sea level.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kyle Harris on Denver’s auditor soliciting ideas for future audits CPR’s John Daley on the new pharmaceutical partnership between Canada and Colorado CPR’s Jenny Brundin on school cell phone policies CPR’s Haylee May on the hurricane forecasters in Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- Yesterday17 min
A heated primary in Colorado’s sole Congressional swing district; go inside DIA’s tunnels; new Da Vinci museum
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 too. Plus, there’s a new art museum in Pueblo dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci, and his works that few have ever seen. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Rae Solomon reports on how voters in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District are feeling about their choices ahead of this month’s primary. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita and Colorado Matters’ Ryan Warner take you inside DIA’s tunnels, and get a preview of plans to repurpose them. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis on Pueblo’s new da Vinci Museum. Read up on Colorado’s primary races this election season with CPR News’ voter guide. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 4 days ago13 min
The three-way primary race to represent Denver; Xcel rate hike sees resistance; Colorado horror author wins a Nebula
Denver’s longtime representative in Congress faces two primary challengers arguing it’s time for a change. Then, Xcel Energy wants to bump up their rates, but that proposal is getting a cold reception from consumers. Plus, a Colorado Author wins a prestigious award shared by some of the greatest fiction writers of all time.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find out more about the opening ceremony for the Poudre River Trail Read Denverite’s Kiara DeMare’s coverage of the CD-1 Democratic Primary: Rep. Diana DeGette Wanda James Melat Kiros CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the proposed rate increase for Xcel customers. Listen to Denverite’s Kyle Harris’s 2025 interview with Stephen Graham Jones. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Madilyn Rose. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Hazel Feldstein, Corey H. Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 5 days ago14 min
How are Colorado’s kids doing? Paint that can cool its surroundings, a music lift from May Be Fern
Two new reports try to quantify how the youngest Coloradans are fairing, when it comes to everything from their mental and physical health, to their family’s economic situations. Then, Boulder is trying out a high tech type of paint that may be able to cool buildings, without warming the surrounding area. And we revisit the Colorado group, May Be Fern, and their song about moving beyond trauma.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: More about Englewood’s Second Saturday bert free shuttle CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the 2026 Kids Count reportThe 2026 Kids Count Databook CPR’s John Daley on the 2026 Healthy Kids Colorado surveyThe Healthy Kids Colorado survey Colorado’s May Be Fern This episode of Colorado Today is hosted and produced by Madilyn Rose and Mateo Schimpf, with audio production by Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 6 days ago14 min
GEO Group fights facility inspections; the impossible math child care; a former World Cup player looks back
The company behind the Aurora ICE Detention Center is suing to stop a new law that would open it to more inspections, and potentially, new penalties. Then, when it comes to paying their teachers, Colorado's child care centers face a nearly impossible math problem. The state is trying to help, but will it make a difference? Plus, we hear from a former US Soccer and Colorado Rapids player about what makes this year’s World Cup special.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite's Paolo Zialcita on the City Park bandstand needing a replacement CPR’s John Daley and Bente Birkeland on the GEO Group lawsuit against Colorado Listen to Colorado Matters to hear the full interview between CPR’s Tony Gorman and Marcelo Balboa CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the difficulties of running a child care centerFind the full Raising Colorado series here This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf and Madilyn Rose. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Colorado vigilant for New World Screwworm; a Denver suburb wants to block drivers; CO Springs author wins a Golden Quill
A damaging parasitic fly is back in the U.S., and officials are working to keep it out of Colorado. Then, it’s a duel of the gates as a suburb southwest of Denver contemplates restricting access to their public roads. Plus, a children’s author in Colorado Springs is honored for her decades of work.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Haylee May on the New World Screwworm Denverite’s Andy Kenney on the gate debate in Bow Mar Learn more about Colorado Springs author Nancy Bentley This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago15 min
EV battery disposal challenges; underage scooter injuries; more pay for cafeteria workers
More electric vehicles on roads is good for the climate, but it could also be a future headache for junk lots. Then, rental scooters are proving a little too tempting to underage riders in Denver. And, Colorado’s cafeteria workers could finally see a little extra cheddar in their paychecks, years after voters approved it.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Welcome to CPR's 'Who's Gonna Govern?' podcast CPR’s Sam Brasch on the law to boost EV battery recycling CPR’s Haylee May on the pay boost coming to Colorado cafeteria workers This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Paramedics connected to Elijah McClain’s death could get new trial; new pedestrian safety law signed
The Colorado Court of Appeals has reopened the case of the two paramedics convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. But the state says it will fight the decision. Then, Gov. Polis signs a new law to increase the likelihood that drivers involved in significant crashes take sobriety tests. Plus, we get an inside look at the art of modern clowning in Denver — more performance art than kiddy party.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Tegan Wendland and Sam Brasch on Gov. Polis declaring a drought emergency CPR’s Allison Sherry on the appeals court ruling for the paramedics connected to Elijah McClain’s death CPR’s Ava Kian on the signing of Magnus’ Law CPR’s Hazel Feldstein on the Denver clowning scene This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Hazel Feldstein, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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