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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 12 MIN

Children’s Hospital Colorado must continue gender-affirming care, more clemency outrage, CO Hantavirus case

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Children’s Hospital Colorado must start offering gender-affirming care again, according to the state Supreme Court. But it could face federal consequences if it does. Then, Governor Polis is under fire for commuting an inmate’s sentence – and it’s not Tina Peters. And, public health officials say a recent hantavirus death in the state is a reminder to be cautious, but not afraid. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley reports on the Colorado Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care. CPR’s Ava Kian reports on outrage over Polis clemency in Douglas County conviction.  CPR’s John Daley reports on Colorado hantavirus death. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Children’s Hospital Colorado must start offering gender-affirming care again, according to the state Supreme Court. But it could face federal consequences if it does. Then, Governor Polis is under fire for commuting an inmate’s sentence – and it’s not Tina Peters. And, public health officials say a recent hantavirus death in the state is a reminder to be cautious, but not afraid.  Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley reports on the Colorado Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care. CPR’s Ava Kian reports on outrage over Polis clemency in Douglas County conviction.  CPR’s John Daley reports on Colorado hantavirus death. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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