DiscoverColorado TodaySeptember 17, 2025: Democratic voters face choice, what Mayor Johnston learned about homelessness, lifelong learning
September 17, 2025: Democratic voters face choice, what Mayor Johnston learned about homelessness, lifelong learning

September 17, 2025: Democratic voters face choice, what Mayor Johnston learned about homelessness, lifelong learning

Update: 2025-09-17
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Colorado’s safest Democratic congressional seat has been held by the same person for 30 years. A new, high-profile challenger says it’s time for a change, and she wants to update the party’s brand. Then, how Denver’s mayor is changing his homelessness strategy. And, retirees go back to school. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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September 17, 2025: Democratic voters face choice, what Mayor Johnston learned about homelessness, lifelong learning

September 17, 2025: Democratic voters face choice, what Mayor Johnston learned about homelessness, lifelong learning

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