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- Today17 min
Election results: Dems sweep statewide races, flip congressional seats; what passed and failed on the ballot
Colorado voters delivered a historic election result, with Democrats leading in all four of the state’s Republican-held congressional districts as votes continue to be counted. Democrats also made gains across state offices, sending familiar faces into new roles. We break down the ballot measures and election results that could reshape Colorado’s laws, from public education funding to criminal justice and transgender athletes in sports. Plus, we take you to watch parties across the state. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Statewide election results CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Colorado’s congressional race flips CPR’s Bente Birkeland on Weiser’s swift victory in the governor’s race CPR’s results page for statewide ballot measures This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- Yesterday14 min
Flooding in Durango, Universal Pre-K heads to Supreme Court, deal over forced labor claims at Aurora ICE facility
The southwestern corner of the state is dealing with a second round of historic flooding, with muddy floodwaters overwhelming communities and disrupting daily life. Then, the U.S. will hear arguments Tuesday over Colorado’s Universal Preschool program, and whether the state can require religious preschools follow nondiscrimination policies in order to get funding. Plus, after more than a decade of legal wrangling, a class action lawsuit alleging forced labor at the Aurora immigrant detention center reached a deal on the eve of trial.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: How to look up ballot drop boxes and voting locations in your county CPR’s Haylee May on flooding in the Durango area and Stina Seig on flood damage around Pagosa Springs Chalkbeat’s Ann Schimke on Catholic preschools’ challenge to Colorado Universal Pre-K program rules CPR’s Allison Sherry on the settlement in the class action lawsuit against detainee labor at the GEO facility in Aurora This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 2 days ago17 min
Where do Colorado’s congressional races stand? Voter concerns ahead of the election, county clerks brace for trouble
With less than 24 hours to go before Election Day, we get a final update on Democrats’ ambitious play to flip one or more congressional seat in Colorado. Then, how are your fellow Coloradans feeling this election season? We hear from voters across the state. And, for election professionals, this fall has been a particularly fraught time — how are they preparing for any potential election challenges?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 Madilyn Rose on flooding in southwestern Colorado Jesse Paul from the Colorado Sun on the race in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on how voters are feeling in the 5th congressional district and in the 8th Congressional District CPR’s Stephanie Wolf on clerks’ preparations for any potential election interference This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 5 days ago16 min
Voters weigh limits on trans youth, Boulder firebomber guilty plea, creepy Colorado ghost stories
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 allowed inside Vote Centers on Election Day, and the man who attacked a peaceful protest in Boulder pleads guilty on federal hate crimes charges. Plus, just in time for Halloween, we share some creepy Colorado stories that might make you think twice about what’s lurking in your basement…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 voter guide on Proposition 134 and Proposition 135 CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the state’s requirements for federal election monitors CPR’s Allison Sherry on Mohamad Soliman’s guilty plea on federal hate crime charges CPR’s Shelby Filangi compiled listener’s ghost stories into Creepy Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Megan Verlee and Zain Hacque Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 6 days ago17 min
Should mail ballots require voter ID? Tina Peters’ election conspiracy tour, the science of hating candy corn
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 Colorado figure has hit the road, again sowing distrust in the vote. Plus, there’s one Halloween candy that sparks more debates than any other. We look into the science behind those strong feelings around candy corn.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 Ban Markus on the arguments and spending around Amendment 84 CPR’s Bente Birkeland, Tom Hesse and Nicole Vap on Tina Peters’ post-release travel CPR’s Haylee May on why people love to hate candy corn (publishes Friday morning) This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Melat Kiros and Denver’s political future, new money to take on PFAS, ‘Mortified’ brings teen diaries to the stage
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 PFAS pollution. And, for the past decade, ‘Mortified’ has given Denverites a chance to share the deepest darkest thoughts of their teen years … In front of a live audience.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 Dan Boyce on clean up efforts as floods recede in Southern Colorado Denverite’s Voter Guide to the 1st Congressional District candidates CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the EPA’s new effort to take on ‘forever chemicals’ More information about Mortified’s 10th anniversary show This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Flood damage in the SLV, Colorado’s carbon sequestration ambitions, coffin racing in Manitou Springs
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 things from being even worse. Then, Colorado recently got federal permission to start permitting carbon sequestration projects. But the technology comes with a lot of controversy. And in Manitou Springs last weekend, the 32nd Emma Crawford Coffin Races helped keep things weird.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 Tony Gorman reports on the latest with the flooding in southwestern Colorado CPR’s Jinny Kim on the debate over carbon capture and sequestration KRCC’s Jess Hazel on the history of the Emma Crawford Coffin Races (archive) Owen Woods from the Alamosa Citizen on flooding in southern Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Jackie Sedley and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Flooding in southwest Colorado, Ballot proposition NN, ICE flights at DIA, Ballot postage FAQs
Communities in southwest Colorado are cleaning up and recovering after the San Juan River crested late last week, bringing intense flooding. Then, why school districts are pinning their hopes on voters this fall. And, how 9News uncovered DIA’s little-known role in moving detained immigrants around the country. Plus, we answer some common questions about mail-in ballots and postage.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 Tony Gorman on the flooding in southwest Colorado CPR’s Rae Solomon on Proposition NN 9New’s Chris Vanderveen on the increase in ICE flights out of DIA Handy FAQs on mail-in ballots from the Secretary of State’s office This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Madilyn Rose. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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