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• August 22, 2025: Republican resigns to avoid censure, health insurers pull out, hoax attack, State Fair starts

  There’s an effort underway in Colorado to shore up health insurance access for thousands of people before it goes away or costs rise and force people to drop their coverage. Then, an unusual punishment for a state lawmaker who got caught kicking off a crude group chat. Plus, as the State Fair kicks off, hear what’s new – and what’s back. Plus, an attack on a park ranger now appears to be a hoax.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley reports on health insurers who may pull plans off of Connect for Health Colorado. CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on a resignation and attempted censure at the Capitol. CPR’s Ben Markus reports on the bizarre crime that now appears to have been a hoax. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis previews the Colorado State Fair.

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• August 21, 2025: Vaccine questions answered, Denver layoff details and controversies, opera’s modern twists

  The layoffs and elimination of jobs in Denver’s city government could be a sign of things to come in other cities and the state, and they’re generating backlash. Then, this year’s rollout of fall vaccines is leaving some providers and parents confused. We’ll answer your questions. Plus, lawmakers arrive back at the Capitol for a special summer session. And, you’ll get a trip to the opera and hear its new leader’s ideas to draw you in.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf and Kiara DeMare. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on layoffs in the city government, and a City Council member who’s furious her husband lost his job.  CPR’s John Daley has more answers to your vaccine questions. CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart reports on the new leader at Opera Colorado.

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• August 20, 2025: Climate change curriculum vote, feds claim Venezuelan gang arrests, Settlers of Catan competition

  The state board of education will vote tomorrow on new science standards, and students are pushing for more lessons about climate change. Then, law enforcement officials in Colorado say they captured Venezuelan gang leaders, but there are no gang charges. Plus, is there someone in your family who’s really competitive when playing board games? You may want to tell them about this competition.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Kiara DeMare, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on science curriculum and a climate seal for students. CPR’s Allison Sherry sorts hype from reality when it comes to a batch of arrests touted this week.

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• August 19, 2025: Kids’ social media showdown, ICE expansion protest, Denver layoffs, CU Boulder chancellor

  A lawsuit attempts to stop a new state law meant to protect kids from overusing social media. Then, protests over the possibility that ICE will get new detention centers in Colorado. Plus, as students come back to campus, colleges have to figure out what to do with less federal funding. And, Denver begins laying off city employees.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, and Kiara DeMare. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ben Markus reports on a lawsuit challenging a new state law on social media and minors. CPR’s Dan Boyce reports on plans to expand ICE detention in Colorado. CPR’s Jenny Brundin interviews the CU Boulder chancellor. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita and Andrew Kenney report on layoffs in city government. The Colorado Matters podcast has an extended interview with the chancellor.

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• August 18, 2025: Bunnies with horns, teacher housing shortage, National Park reopens, wildlife signs explained

  In Northern Colorado right now you might see a rabbit that looks like it has horns or tentacles. We’ll explain the crazy images of bunnies online. Then, as school starts, a plan for students and volunteers to build housing for teachers, since fewer than 20 percent of homes on the market are affordable to the average teacher in Colorado. Plus, an innovation in highway signs to help you avoid hitting animals with your car. And, a National Park in Colorado scorched by wildfire is reopening its most popular area.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Kiara DeMare, Jon Pinnow and Lauralyn Duff. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: KRCC’s Bri Heaney reports on affordable housing for teachers.  CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on how the lack of affordable housing threatens public education. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim answers a Colorado Wonders question about wildlife crossings.

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