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August 7, 2025: Lawmakers’ crude group chat, DIA explores nuclear power, Saigon Azteca and more weekend ideas

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Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington (left) announces a new effort to fuel DIA’s energy needs with nuclear power. Aug. 6, 2025.

A group of Colorado lawmakers is under fire over a photo they took of a colleague without her consent, and the group chat and social media posts that followed. Then, Denver International Airport wants to build a nuclear reactor, but is it safe, and what would it cost? Plus – birria ramen, pho-zole, and more. You’ll get a preview of Saigon Azteca and other suggestions for your weekend.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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