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Colorado Today

Colorado Today

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The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. 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. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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  • Why are so many Coloradans betting on…table tennis? Teaching 9/11 in schools, rare photos from ground zero
    Sep 11 2026

    For people worried that problem gambling is on the rise in Colorado, there’s one sport in particular they point to: table tennis. Then we take a closer look at the legacy of 9/11. First, students are learning about the influence that moment in history still has on their present. Then, a FEMA photographer from Colorado whose photos from ground zero are now on display in Denver.

    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 Ben Markus on Coloradans’ frequent bets on table tennis.
    • CPR’s Rae Solomon on how today’s students are taught about 9/11
    • CPR’s Ryan Warner on the 9/11 FEMA photo exhibit at the CU Denver Experience Gallery

    This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jack Armstrong, and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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    14 mins
  • Where to get a COVID vaccine, Denver mayoral race heats up, drought brings early fall colors
    Sep 10 2026

    While COVID-19 cases slowly rise across the country, Colorado is trying to fight falling vaccination rates by making it as easy as possible to get the jab. Then, the field is growing in the race to be Denver’s mayor, as incumbent Mike Johnston reckons with a negative approval rating. Plus, Colorado’s leaves are changing color a little early this year, thanks in part to the drought.

    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 John Daley on where to get a COVID-19 vaccine
    • Visit Denverite’s Politics page for updates on the mayoral race
    • CPR’s Molly Cruse on Colorado’s early fall colors.

    This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Peter Creamer. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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    14 mins
  • Missy Woods sentenced for falsifying DNA evidence, lawsuits over lift ticket prices, Convict Coffee Co.
    Sep 9 2026

    Yvonne “Missy” Woods, the former CBI DNA analyst accused of manipulating results in hundreds of cases, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Then, multiple lawsuits argue the soaring price of lift tickets is the result of illegal collusion by big ski companies. And, a cup of coffee that supports people entangled in the criminal justice system.


    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 Allison Sherry on Missy Woods’ sentenced for manipulating state forensic testing
    • Colorado Sun’s Jason Blevins on the lawsuit against the major ski resort companies
    • Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the coffee shop working to fight recidivism (coming soon)


    This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.



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    16 mins
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