Several international students are told they can no longer study at universities in Colorado. Then, the largest seed library in the world is here, and it’s a crucial resource to protect the U.S. from environmental disaster. But there's a looming threat to its future. Plus, Colorado Springs’ expansion puts tough challenges in front of a new City Council. And we’ll tell you what films a festival is showing in order to give you a good cry.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
- CPR’s Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on Colorado students losing their visas.
- CPRS’ Haylee May reports on how budget cuts could affect Colorado's seed bank.
- KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin has takeaway’s from Colorado Springs’ election this week.
- CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has ideas for your weekend in the weekly arts spotlight.
