Colorado Today

The Colorado Today podcast brings you the statewide news you need in 15 minutes or less 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

Jan. 9, 2026: Woman killed by ICE had CO roots, Maduro arrest reaction, Stock Show returns, artist Ramblin’ Roy remembered

The woman killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis had roots in Colorado. Plus, how Venezuelans with ties to our state view the U.S. raid to seize President Nicolas Maduro.

By Bazi Kanani

Colorado Today

Jan. 8, 2026: Law enforcement overwhelmed by bodycam footage, FEMA funds withheld, the secret to a 100-year farm

Body cameras are helping law enforcement do their jobs, but the footage they create is also bogging down the system.

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani

Colorado Today

Jan. 7, 2026: Is Trump retaliating against Colorado? New federal vaccine schedule, Leetsdale fire update, Broncos adopted by anime fandom

A freeze on public assistance funds is just the latest development in what some see as a coordinated effort to punish the state.

By Haylee May

Colorado Today

Jan. 6, 2026: Bad flu season, mountain lion update, the future of home solar, a big year for Adams County animal rescues

Hundreds of people across Colorado are hospitalized during the worst flu season in years.

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel

Colorado Today

Jan. 5, 2026: Trump cites Colorado in Maduro action, fatal mountain lion attack, gas stove warning blocked, mysterious high-country structures

Colorado unexpectedly entered the international spotlight after President Trump cited the state while justifying military action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro… claims that don’t fully line up with what’s known about gang activity here.

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel

Colorado Today

Jan. 2, 2026: New laws for New Year’s, Sen. Nighthorse Campbell remembered, snowpack update, local music recs

Colorado’s snow season got off to a rough start, to say the least — does January hold any hope?

By Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani

Colorado Today

Dec. 23, 2025: no more warrantless ICE arrests, your cannabis rescheduling questions, a jazzy year-end farewell

A judge says immigration agents in Colorado must show cause before they detain people indefinitely.

By Mateo Schimpf

Colorado Today

Dec. 22, 2025: Denver’s missed climate goals, snowmaking in a dry winter, students learn ‘empathy engineering’

The city’s mayor says it’s still possible to get back on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

By Bazi Kanani

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Colorado Today

Latest Episodes

Jan. 9, 2026: Woman killed by ICE had CO roots, Maduro arrest reaction, Stock Show returns, artist Ramblin’ Roy remembered

Jan. 8, 2026: Law enforcement overwhelmed by bodycam footage, FEMA funds withheld, the secret to a 100-year farm

Jan. 7, 2026: Is Trump retaliating against Colorado? New federal vaccine schedule, Leetsdale fire update, Broncos adopted by anime fandom

Jan. 6, 2026: Bad flu season, mountain lion update, the future of home solar, a big year for Adams County animal rescues

Jan. 5, 2026: Trump cites Colorado in Maduro action, fatal mountain lion attack, gas stove warning blocked, mysterious high-country structures

Jan. 2, 2026: New laws for New Year’s, Sen. Nighthorse Campbell remembered, snowpack update, local music recs

Dec. 23, 2025: no more warrantless ICE arrests, your cannabis rescheduling questions, a jazzy year-end farewell

Dec. 22, 2025: Denver’s missed climate goals, snowmaking in a dry winter, students learn ‘empathy engineering’

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