Rideshare safety and geothermal bills, anti-violence advocate convicted of murder, new scooters in Denver
About this episode
The episode discusses rideshare safety regulations, geothermal energy bills, a tragic case involving an anti-violence activist, and new scooter services in Denver.
An update from the state capitol, where lawmakers are tackling everything from geothermal energy to rideshare safety. And teachers are back in the classroom in the Sheridan schools. Then, in a tragic irony, an anti-violence activist from Denver has been convicted of murdering a man he blamed for the death of his son. Plus, what to know about Denver’s new scooter provider. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the new bill to regulate rideshare apps Rae Solomon for CPR on the geothermal energy bill CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the end of the Sheridan teachers strike CPR’s Ben Markus on the anti-violence activist convicted of murder Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the scooter switcheroo in Denver This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
People in this episode
Host: Arlo Pérez Esquivel
Topics covered
- rideshare safety
- geothermal energy
- anti-violence activism
- Denver scooters
- education
- legislation
Keywords
- Colorado Today
- rideshare safety
- geothermal energy
- anti-violence activist
- Denver scooters
- Sheridan schools
- legislation
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Colorado Public Radio, Denverite
Products: rideshare apps, scooter, geothermal energy
Places: Denver, Sheridan
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