A plan is being voted on that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. You’ll hear what is in it, what is not, and how Colorado representatives are voting on it. Then, for Veteran’s Day, a special story about a 100-year-old survivor of one of the most famous battles in WWII.Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.Read more on the stories in today’s show:<ul>
<li>CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/09/senate-vote-end-shutdown-hickenlooper-bennet/">the winding down of the federal government shutdown</a>.</li>
<li>CPR’s Bente Birkeland shares the story of a veteran of the battle for Iwo Jima.</li>
</ul>This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee, Stephanie Wolf, Shane Rumsey, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 &lt;p&gt;A plan is being voted on that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. You’ll hear what is in it, what is not, and how Colorado representatives are voting on it. Then, for Veteran’s Day, a special story about a 100-year-old survivor of one of the most famous battles in WWII.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email us at &lt;a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;coloradotoday@cpr.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Colorado Today is &lt;a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;supported by CPR’s members&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more on the stories in today’s show:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/09/senate-vote-end-shutdown-hickenlooper-bennet/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the winding down of the federal government shutdown&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Bente Birkeland shares the story of a veteran of the battle for Iwo Jima.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee, Stephanie Wolf, Shane Rumsey, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.&lt;/p&gt;
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A plan is being voted on that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. You’ll hear what is in it, what is not, and how Coloradans are voting on it.

A plan is being voted on that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. You’ll hear what is in it, what is not, and how Colorado representatives are voting on it. Then, for Veteran’s Day, a special story about a 100-year-old survivor of one of the most famous battles in WWII.

Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/09/senate-vote-end-shutdown-hickenlooper-bennet/">the winding down of the federal government shutdown</a>.
CPR’s Bente Birkeland shares the story of a veteran of the battle for Iwo Jima.

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

Nov. 11, 2025: Federal shutdown wind down, Iwo Jima survivor’s story for Veteran’s Day

First, a brief update on travel disruptions due to the government shutdown. Then, the states who use the Colorado River have a significant deadline coming up tomorrow. Plus, the arts economy here appears to be buzzing along – but our habits have changed. And, a tragedy seventy years ago is finally acknowledged in Denver.Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.Read more on the stories in today’s show:<ul>
<li>CPR and Denverite report on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/07/colorado-airlines-travelers-impact-shutdown/">disruptions to air travel</a>.</li>
<li>CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/06/cbca-economic-activity-study-metro-denver-culture/">a new assessment of the state’s arts economy</a>.</li>
<li>CPR’s Ryan Warner shares <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/31/70-years-later-flight-629-memorial/">the story of a new memorial to mark a 70-year-old tragedy</a>.</li>
</ul>This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

<description>
 &lt;p&gt;First, a brief update on travel disruptions due to the government shutdown. Then, the states who use the Colorado River have a significant deadline coming up tomorrow. Plus, the arts economy here appears to be buzzing along – but our habits have changed. And, a tragedy seventy years ago is finally acknowledged in Denver.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email us at &lt;a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;coloradotoday@cpr.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Colorado Today is &lt;a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;supported by CPR’s members&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more on the stories in today’s show:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR and Denverite report on &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/07/colorado-airlines-travelers-impact-shutdown/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;disruptions to air travel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart reports on &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/06/cbca-economic-activity-study-metro-denver-culture/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;a new assessment of the state’s arts economy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Ryan Warner shares &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/31/70-years-later-flight-629-memorial/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the story of a new memorial to mark a 70-year-old tragedy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.&lt;/p&gt;
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First, a brief update on travel disruptions due to the government shutdown. Then, the states who use the Colorado River have a significant deadline coming up tomorrow. Plus, the arts economy here appears to be buzzing along – but our habits have changed. And, a tragedy seventy years ago is finally acknowledged in Denver.

First, a brief update on travel disruptions due to the government shutdown. Then, the states who use the Colorado River have a significant deadline coming up tomorrow. Plus, the arts economy here appears to be buzzing along – but our habits have changed. And, a tragedy seventy years ago is finally acknowledged in Denver.

Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CPR and Denverite report on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/07/colorado-airlines-travelers-impact-shutdown/">disruptions to air travel</a>.
CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/06/cbca-economic-activity-study-metro-denver-culture/">a new assessment of the state’s arts economy</a>.
CPR’s Ryan Warner shares <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/31/70-years-later-flight-629-memorial/">the story of a new memorial to mark a 70-year-old tragedy</a>.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Nov. 10, 2025: Colorado River deadline, arts economy, marker to a historic bombing, update on flight delays

Denver’s among the airports targeted by the FAA to cancel flights starting today as part of the government shutdown. Then, a prominent local ally of President Trump on immigration loses her seat in this week’s election. Plus, an investigation hits leadership  at a state lab that monitors our water and food. And, the longtime leader on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation leaves office.Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.Read more on the stories in today’s show:<ul>
<li>CPR’s Molly Cruse and Denverite’s Kiara DeMare report on <a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/06/denver-airport-flights-canceled-shutdown/">flight disruptions</a>.</li>
<li>Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on <a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/05/aurora-city-council-elections-progressive-flip/">the ideological shift at Aurora City Council</a>.</li>
<li>CPR’s Ben Markus investigates <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/colorado-lab-director-emily-travanty-paid-leave/">trouble at the state health and environment department</a>.</li>
</ul>This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 &lt;p&gt;Denver’s among the airports targeted by the FAA to cancel flights starting today as part of the government shutdown. Then, a prominent local ally of President Trump on immigration loses her seat in this week’s election. Plus, an investigation hits leadership  at a state lab that monitors our water and food. And, the longtime leader on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation leaves office.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email us at &lt;a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;coloradotoday@cpr.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Colorado Today is &lt;a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;supported by CPR’s members&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more on the stories in today’s show:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Molly Cruse and Denverite’s Kiara DeMare report on &lt;a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/06/denver-airport-flights-canceled-shutdown/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;flight disruptions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on &lt;a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/05/aurora-city-council-elections-progressive-flip/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the ideological shift at Aurora City Council&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Ben Markus investigates &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/colorado-lab-director-emily-travanty-paid-leave/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;trouble at the state health and environment department&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.&lt;/p&gt;
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Denver’s among the airports targeted by the FAA to cancel flights starting today as part of the government shutdown.

Denver’s among the airports targeted by the FAA to cancel flights starting today as part of the government shutdown. Then, a prominent local ally of President Trump on immigration loses her seat in this week’s election. Plus, an investigation hits leadership  at a state lab that monitors our water and food. And, the longtime leader on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation leaves office.

Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CPR’s Molly Cruse and Denverite’s Kiara DeMare report on <a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/06/denver-airport-flights-canceled-shutdown/">flight disruptions</a>.
Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on <a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/05/aurora-city-council-elections-progressive-flip/">the ideological shift at Aurora City Council</a>.
CPR’s Ben Markus investigates <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/colorado-lab-director-emily-travanty-paid-leave/">trouble at the state health and environment department</a>.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Nov. 7, 2025: Flight disruptions, anti-immigrant official loses, problems at a state health lab, Ute leadership change

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants Colorado to redraw its Congressional maps. Some former Colorado commissioners say, “Slow down.” Then, the conclusion of an expensive, years-long political fight. The results are meant to improve kids’ health. Plus, an astronaut explains how growing up in Colorado changed him, in a special story honoring Native American Heritage Month.Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.Read more on the stories in today’s show:<ul>
<li>CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/06/colorado-redistricting-commissioners-on-gerrymander-push/">calls for partisan Congressional redistricting</a>.</li>
<li>CPR’s John Daley reports on <a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/04/denver-elections-referendum-310-results/">the results of the vote to ban flavored tobacco</a>.</li>
<li>Nell London shares <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/first-native-american-in-space-john-herrington/">the story of the first Native American in space</a>.</li>
</ul>This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 &lt;p&gt;California Governor Gavin Newsom wants Colorado to redraw its Congressional maps. Some former Colorado commissioners say, “Slow down.” Then, the conclusion of an expensive, years-long political fight. The results are meant to improve kids’ health. Plus, an astronaut explains how growing up in Colorado changed him, in a special story honoring Native American Heritage Month.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email us at &lt;a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;coloradotoday@cpr.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Colorado Today is &lt;a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;supported by CPR’s members&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more on the stories in today’s show:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/06/colorado-redistricting-commissioners-on-gerrymander-push/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;calls for partisan Congressional redistricting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s John Daley reports on &lt;a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/04/denver-elections-referendum-310-results/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the results of the vote to ban flavored tobacco&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nell London shares &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/first-native-american-in-space-john-herrington/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the story of the first Native American in space&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Colorado's top stories each day in under 15 minutes

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants Colorado to redraw its Congressional maps. Some former Colorado commissioners say, “Slow down.” Then, the conclusion of an expensive, years-long political fight. The results are meant to improve kids’ health. Plus, an astronaut explains how growing up in Colorado changed him, in a special story honoring Native American Heritage Month.

Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/06/colorado-redistricting-commissioners-on-gerrymander-push/">calls for partisan Congressional redistricting</a>.
CPR’s John Daley reports on <a href="https://denverite.com/2025/11/04/denver-elections-referendum-310-results/">the results of the vote to ban flavored tobacco</a>.
Nell London shares <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/first-native-american-in-space-john-herrington/">the story of the first Native American in space</a>.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Nov. 6, 2025: Partisan redistricting chances in Colorado, Bloomberg’s millions pay off, astronaut blazes a trail

You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded. Then, a Republican congressman requests the Trump administration use emergency powers to keep a coal plant running that’s scheduled to shut down. Plus, tariffs mean it may cost you more to create that perfect holiday appetizer this year, particularly if you’re using imported foods. Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.Read more on the stories in today’s show:<ul>
<li>More election results from <a href="http://cpr.org">CPR News</a>, <a href="http://denverite.com">Denverite</a> and <a href="http://krcc.org">KRCC</a>.</li>
<li>CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/31/jeff-hurd-trump-pueblo-comanche-plants/">Rep. Jeff Hurd’s request to keep Pueblo’s coal plant operating</a>.</li>
</ul>This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 &lt;p&gt;You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded. Then, a Republican congressman requests the Trump administration use emergency powers to keep a coal plant running that’s scheduled to shut down. Plus, tariffs mean it may cost you more to create that perfect holiday appetizer this year, particularly if you’re using imported foods. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email us at &lt;a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;coloradotoday@cpr.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Colorado Today is &lt;a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;supported by CPR’s members&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more on the stories in today’s show:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;More election results from &lt;a href="http://cpr.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CPR News&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://denverite.com"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Denverite&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://krcc.org"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KRCC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on &lt;a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/31/jeff-hurd-trump-pueblo-comanche-plants/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rep. Jeff Hurd’s request to keep Pueblo’s coal plant operating&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.&lt;/p&gt;
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You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded.

You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded. Then, a Republican congressman requests the Trump administration use emergency powers to keep a coal plant running that’s scheduled to shut down. Plus, tariffs mean it may cost you more to create that perfect holiday appetizer this year, particularly if you’re using imported foods. 

Email us at <a href="mailto:coloradotoday@cpr.org">coloradotoday@cpr.org</a>. Colorado Today is <a href="https://donate.cpr.org/give">supported by CPR’s members</a>.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

More election results from <a href="http://cpr.org">CPR News</a>, <a href="http://denverite.com">Denverite</a> and <a href="http://krcc.org">KRCC</a>.
CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/31/jeff-hurd-trump-pueblo-comanche-plants/">Rep. Jeff Hurd’s request to keep Pueblo’s coal plant operating</a>.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Nov. 5, 2025: Election results, tariffs on cheese, emergency powers requested to keep coal plant open

The Colorado news you need in less than 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 <a href="http://cpr.org/">cpr.org</a>.

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