Flock camera limits proposed, DIA welcome sign troubles, comedian Josh Blue’s new memoir episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 15 MIN

Flock camera limits proposed, DIA welcome sign troubles, comedian Josh Blue’s new memoir

from Colorado Today · host Colorado Public Radio

It’s hard to drive very far on the Front Range without having your license plate scanned by an automated camera. But in the face of privacy concerns and fears the data could be used for immigration enforcement, lawmakers may set new limits on their use. Then, an undulating sign made from nearly a thousand LED light poles greets drivers on their way to DIA — but the display is costly — and troubled. And Denver comedian Josh Blue has a new memoir, Something To Stare At.If you’re enjoying Colorado Today, please consider supporting us during the CPR funddrive. All gifts right now are also an automatic entry to win a trip for two to Panama (you can also enter the sweepstakes without a gift): get all the info here.And there’s still time to get tickets to Colorado Today’s first anniversary event, with A Martinez from Up First. More information here.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare reports on two state bills that would restrict how data from Flock cameras and other surveillance networks can be used. CPR’s Ben Markus on why the DIA sign has so many troubles CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Josh Blue about his new memoir. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

It’s hard to drive very far on the Front Range without having your license plate scanned by an automated camera. But in the face of privacy concerns and fears the data could be used for immigration enforcement, lawmakers may set new limits on their use. Then, an undulating sign made from nearly a thousand LED light poles greets drivers on their way to DIA — but the display is costly — and troubled. And Denver comedian Josh Blue has a new memoir, Something To Stare At. If you’re enjoying Colorado Today, please consider supporting us during the CPR funddrive. All gifts right now are also an automatic entry to win a trip for two to Panama (you can also enter the sweepstakes without a gift): get all the info here. And there’s still time to get tickets to Colorado Today’s first anniversary event, with A Martinez from Up First. More information here. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare reports on two state bills that would restrict how data from Flock cameras and other surveillance networks can be used. CPR’s Ben Markus on why the DIA sign has so many troubles CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Josh Blue about his new memoir. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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