Colorado Today

The Colorado Today podcast brings you the statewide news you need in less than 15 minutes a day. 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.

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Colorado Today

October 16, 2025: Evergreen victim update, prescription drug price crackdown, voting machine company sold

The 18-year-old who was shot at Evergreen High School last month has finally been released from the hospital, and his family is revealing more about what he’s been through.

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel

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Colorado Today

October 15, 2025: AI’s energy and water needs, Waymo regulations, authors settle AI lawsuit

This episode is full of news about what AI means for our lives.

By Bazi Kanani

Colorado Today

October 14, 2025: AI air pollution from data centers, Flood and fire updates, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Banana Ball

Hundreds of homes were evacuated as water surged through the streets of Pagosa Springs.

By Mateo Schimpf

A woman dressed in a red professional kitchen-style button down shirt and a black hat carries a tray of food from the fridge to a counter. She smiles and looks off to her right.

Colorado Today

October 13, 2025: Airport delays, Colorado voter’s guide, city’s water money allegedly embezzled, concert ticket bots

You have two big questions on your November ballot regarding food aid programs. We’ll explain what they would do.

By Dan Boyce and Arlo Pérez Esquivel

Colorado Today

October 10, 2025: Federal shutdown effects, ranchers rebuilding from wildfire, dragonflies in trouble, lion cubs

With workers not getting paid and delays at DIA, Coloradans are feeling the government shutdown. Hear what the state’s representatives in Washington will try to do about it.

By Bazi Kanani

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Colorado Today

October 9, 2025: Shutdown unemployment confusion, Native students’ new space, prep plants for cold, new CU mascot

Federal workers are left uncertain about back pay after the shutdown, and you’ll hear from the families who are affected.

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel

A group of people are standing in front of a building. They are standing behind a woman in front of a microphone.

Colorado Today

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

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.

By Bazi Kanani

Colorado Today

October 7, 2025: Energy grants cancelled, future of Hispanic-serving universities, nuclear arsenal upgrades

Hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to create better solar panels, cut down on methane from oil and gas operations, and more is being cancelled.

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani

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Colorado Today

Latest Episodes

October 16, 2025: Evergreen victim update, prescription drug price crackdown, voting machine company sold

October 15, 2025: AI’s energy and water needs, Waymo regulations, authors settle AI lawsuit

October 14, 2025: AI air pollution from data centers, Flood and fire updates, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Banana Ball

October 13, 2025: Airport delays, Colorado voter’s guide, city’s water money allegedly embezzled, concert ticket bots

October 10, 2025: Federal shutdown effects, ranchers rebuilding from wildfire, dragonflies in trouble, lion cubs

October 9, 2025: Shutdown unemployment confusion, Native students’ new space, prep plants for cold, new CU mascot

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

October 7, 2025: Energy grants cancelled, future of Hispanic-serving universities, nuclear arsenal upgrades

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Arlo Pérez Esquivel

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Mateo Schimpf

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