EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 14 MIN
Dec. 9, 2025: A top Democrat gets a challenge, Colorado’s craft beer downturn, and lawmakers seek scientific help
from Colorado Today · host Colorado Public Radio
A longtime Democratic fixture is facing a primary challenge from within his own party, raising questions about who will shape the next generation of leadership. Then, Colorado’s craft beer industry is confronting a tough year, and brewers say survival now depends on both quality and business strategy. Plus, state lawmakers look to bring in some expert help as they navigate increasingly complex scientific issues.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 on Sen. Julie Gonzales’ Senate announcement. CPR’s Ben Markus on the state of craft brewing in Colorado. CPR’s Bente Birkeland (again!) on science advisors at the state Capitol. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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A longtime Democratic fixture is facing a primary challenge from within his own party, raising questions about who will shape the next generation of leadership. Then, Colorado’s craft beer industry is confronting a tough year, and brewers say survival now depends on both quality and business strategy. Plus, state lawmakers look to bring in some expert help as they navigate increasingly complex scientific issues. 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 on Sen. Julie Gonzales’ Senate announcement. CPR’s Ben Markus on the state of craft brewing in Colorado. CPR’s Bente Birkeland (again!) on science advisors at the state Capitol. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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Dec. 9, 2025: A top Democrat gets a challenge, Colorado’s craft beer downturn, and lawmakers seek scientific help
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