Nov. 12, 2025: Judge blocks social media warnings, church loses case over homeless encampment, gut health and your brain

Colorado lawmakers’ efforts to protect kids from the harms of social media hit another setback — this time in court. Then, it’s a city versus a church in a long battle over helping people who are unhoused in their community. Plus, hear about a new study on veterans linking our gut microbiomes with mental health.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on a judge’s decision to block efforts to regulate social media for teens. CPR’s Tom Hesse reports on Montrose’s court battle with a church in town. CPR’s Andrea Dukakis reports on a study linking gut health with brain health. A probiotics guide recommended by the doctors featured in this episode. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.