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October 8, 2025: Banned books on your phone, SCOTUS hears Colorado case, the truth about Menver, teacher strike today

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Colorado Springs therapist Kaley Chiles speaks outside of the Supreme Court in D.C. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 after justices heard oral arguments in a case involving the state’s conversion therapy ban. She is challenging Colorado’s law, arguing it is restricting her freedom of speech in her work.

You’ll hear how the case played out at the Supreme Court over Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. Then, why teachers in Colorado Springs are striking today. Plus, an app where you can now download hundreds of books for free that have been banned elsewhere. And, a scientific explanation of whether Menver is a real thing.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook, Pete Creamer and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.