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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

After being rejected for federal help last year, Colorado communities will finally get access to FEMA funding to help recover from this summer’s wildfires and flooding. Then, Federal subsidies can help working parents afford care for their children, but the waitlist for the program is so long, some children are simply aging out. Plus a rare chance to see professional-level sumo wrestlers in Colorado.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• KRCC’s Briana Heaney on the struggles to keep water flowing after the Aspen Acres fire
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Colorado being awarded disaster recovering funds
• Rae Solomon on Colorado’s ballooning childcare assistance wait list
• Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on this week’s professional sumo demonstration in Denver

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, and Sandy Battulga. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

On this Labor Day, we’re handing the Colorado Today feed over to our colleagues at Purplish. Host Bente Birkeland and KRCC Editor Andrea Chalfin explain why, after being rejected by the small town of Palmer Lake, Buc-ee’s is closer than ever to becoming a reality in northern El Paso County.

• Listen to the full episode of Purplish: What the ‘Buc’?

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Madilyn Rose, and Shane Rumsey. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

At schools from Denver to Grand Junction, and many points in between, students plan to walk out of class at noon today to register their anger over the Trump administration’s widespread arrests and detention of immigrants. Plus, the state recently joined a lawsuit over a federal rule making it harder for many trans youth to get gender affirming care. Then, the head of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce talks about what he sees as the headwinds for the city’s urban core. Plus, Colorado author Peter Heller’s thoughts on the movie adaption of his novel, The Dog Stars.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• More information on Vail’s 2026 Rubber Duckie Race
• CPR’s John Daley on the state’s challenge to a ban on Medicaid funding for gender affirming care for youth
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris & Andrew Kenney on the Alterra HQ’s move
• ARCHIVE: Listen to Peter Heller talk about his debut novel, The Dog Stars

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

Colorado’s largest utility has laid out how it plans to meet the booming demand for energy by data centers. But critics say the plan doesn’t go far enough to require that power come from clean sources. Then, a debate in Colorado Springs over whether new rules could make rooftop solar less attractive for homeowners. Plus, a new poll offers a look at how Latino voters in Colorado view the state and federal governments, and how that could affect upcoming elections.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CBS4 on the return of 'The Prize Catch' to Glenmere Park in Greeley
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore on how Xcel data center plan faces pushback from residents and advocates
• KRCC’s Briana Heaney covering how Colorado Springs Utilities wants to change how solar customers are billed
• The Colorado Sun's Jesse Paul on the Latino Policy Agenda poll

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

The numbers are in and Colorado’s air really did have a terrible summer, thanks in part to ground-level ozone. Then, the state accidentally made personal information about confidential voters searchable online, and one of those exposed is the Republican candidate for Attorney General. Plus, new lawsuits argue understaffing is endangering inmates at a private prison in Eastern Colorado. And this week driverless taxis officially started carrying fares through the streets of Denver.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Get a peek inside the new wing at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• CPR’s Tegan Wendland on the Front Range’s historical bad ozone summer
• CPR’s Allison Sherry on the confidential voter data breach
• CPR’s Ava Kian on recent lawsuits involving the CoreCivic private prison in Bent County
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Waymo’s debut in Denver

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