EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 14 MIN
Medicaid overbilling outrage, fight for the future of coal power, CSO plays NYC
from Colorado Today · host Colorado Public Radio
As Colorado struggles to balance its budget, families at risk of losing Medicaid services are anguished — and angry — to learn the program lost tens of millions of dollars due to an overpayment error. Then, the state wants to shutter all of its remaining coal plants by 2031, but the Trump administration has thrown a wrench in those plans. Plus, the Colorado Symphony just wrapped up a sold out run on two of New York City’s most legendary stages — and hopes its home state takes note.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on reaction to the Medicaid overbilling revelations. CPR’s Sam Brasch on the fight over the future of Colorado’s coal plants. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the Colorado Symphony’s New York City concerts. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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As Colorado struggles to balance its budget, families at risk of losing Medicaid services are anguished — and angry — to learn the program lost tens of millions of dollars due to an overpayment error. Then, the state wants to shutter all of its remaining coal plants by 2031, but the Trump administration has thrown a wrench in those plans. Plus, the Colorado Symphony just wrapped up a sold out run on two of New York City’s most legendary stages — and hopes its home state takes note. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on reaction to the Medicaid overbilling revelations. CPR’s Sam Brasch on the fight over the future of Colorado’s coal plants. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the Colorado Symphony’s New York City concerts. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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