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March 18, 2025: Why Medicaid matters, Venezuelan gang members, college athletes get paid

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Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to pass the ball to wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo.

Medicaid is on the chopping block and some Coloradans have a lot to lose, including their independence. Then, the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been declared a national enemy, and authorities say gang members are here, but without much evidence. Plus, Colorado universities might start paying their student athletes, but you won’t know exactly how much.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Stephanie Wolf, with mixing by Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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