May 5, 2025: ‘Climate realism’ explained, Uber threatens to leave Colorado, student loan deadline, fruit trees

Colorado lawmakers have just three days left to finalize their work, which could include controversial regulations on rideshare companies. Then, the Coloradan leading the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris Wright, brings to the administration new language on climate change, but it may not change policy. Plus, starting today, the government is again collecting from people who got too far behind on student loans, which could include more than 100,000 borrowers in Colorado who are in delinquency. And, in Colorado Wonders, we answer a question about why we don’t have more fruit trees in public places.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Stephanie Wolf and Tyler Bender. 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 profiles Chris Wright, and explains his “climate realist” ideology. CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on student loans and other changes at the Department of Education. CPR’s Andrea Dukakis answers a Colorado Wonders question about fruit trees and tree cover.