May 28, 2025: Hoax hate crime, environmental justice loses funding, CPR lawsuit, teacher appreciation episode artwork

EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 12 MIN

May 28, 2025: Hoax hate crime, environmental justice loses funding, CPR lawsuit, teacher appreciation

from Colorado Today · host Colorado Public Radio

From tree planting to e-bikes, how President Trump is cutting back on environmental projects in Colorado aimed at people who are most harmed, to the tune of $25 million. Then, the trial for a couple accused of a hate crime hoax, meant to get attention during a Colorado Springs election. Plus, as the school year wraps up, a story about how a good teacher makes all the difference. And, CPR joins NPR, Aspen Public Radio and KSUT in the Four Corners to sue the Trump administration.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on EPA environmental justice grants getting cancelled. CPR’s Ben Markus has details on a lawsuit filed by CPR, NPR and other Colorado radio stations against the Trump administration. CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on the verdict in a trial over a hoax hate crime in Colorado Springs. CPR’s Jenny Brundin has this story of appreciation for a teacher in Cañon City.

From tree planting to e-bikes, how President Trump is cutting back on environmental projects in Colorado aimed at people who are most harmed, to the tune of $25 million. Then, the trial for a couple accused of a hate crime hoax, meant to get attention during a Colorado Springs election. Plus, as the school year wraps up, a story about how a good teacher makes all the difference. And, CPR joins NPR, Aspen Public Radio and KSUT in the Four Corners to sue the Trump administration. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on EPA environmental justice grants getting cancelled. CPR’s Ben Markus has details on a lawsuit filed by CPR, NPR and other Colorado radio stations against the Trump administration. CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on the verdict in a trial over a hoax hate crime in Colorado Springs. CPR’s Jenny Brundin has this story of appreciation for a teacher in Cañon City.

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