Tina Peters released; CO representatives weigh in on housing reform; celebrating yard art in Colorado Springs

About this episode

The episode discusses Tina Peters' early release from prison, housing reform efforts in Congress, and a yard art exhibit in Colorado Springs.

Tina Peters is officially free, more than half a decade before the end of her full original sentence. You’ll hear her first public remarks, and reactions from Coloradans. Then, housing prices have long run amok. Can Congress come together and do something about it? Or will a division that runs even deeper than party lines derail it? Plus, an exhibit at the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs celebrates the freedom and expression of yard art. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: More details on Boulder’s 30th annual Jewish Community Festival, Sunday June 7 . CPR’s Bente Birkeland with reactions to Tina Peters’ release from prison . CPR’s Ryan Warner interviews the head of the Clerks Association about Peters’ release . CPR’s Hayley Sanchez on the ‘Art From the Yard’ show in Colorado Springs . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by 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

• Tina Peters release
• housing reform
• yard art
• Colorado Springs
• community events

Keywords

• Tina Peters
• housing prices
• Colorado Springs
• yard art
• Boulder
• community festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clerks Association

Places: Colorado Springs, Boulder

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