Jan. 7, 2026: Is Trump retaliating against Colorado? New federal vaccine schedule, Broncos adopted by anime fandom

$300 million — that’s how much in public benefits the Trump administration says it will block from coming to Colorado, money that pays for child care subsidies, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and other programs. Officials say they’re concerned about fraud, but Colorado’s leaders say the freeze is about punishment, not policy. Then, what do new federal vaccine guidelines for children mean for families here? And the playoff-bound Broncos have a new set of supporters cheering them on: fans of a Japanese anime franchise about… horse-girls.If you’re enjoying Colorado Today, please leave us a review. And you want to get in touch, just drop us a line at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim & Molly Cruse on the Trump administration’s latest funding freeze for Colorado. CPR’s John Daley on Colorado’s reaction to the new federal vaccine schedule. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare with an update on the Leetsdale construction site fire.  Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on why fans of Umamusume are falling for the Broncos.  This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Perez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.