Conversion therapy ban struck down by SCOTUS, a noisy bill in the legislature, and farewell to a longtime Classical host

In an 8-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for minors, finding the First Amendment protects licensed therapists who try to change a young clients’ sexual orientation or gender identity. Then, a Colorado Springs community has been dealing with a unique type of pollution: concert noise. Residents thought they had found a legal solution, then things got complicated. We break it down. Plus, Colorado’s classical music fans are saying goodbye to a long time, on-air companion, Karla Walker.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Haylee May on the Supreme Court’s ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. CPR’s Dan Boyce on lawmakers’ efforts to give cities more power to permit noisy events and venues. Read CPR Classical host Karla Walker’s essay on her farewell to radio. You can submit your questions for CPR’s Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate here. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.