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

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WANDA JAMES CU REGENT CENSURE
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At Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center in Denver, University of Colorado Regent Wanda James reacts to being censured by CU’s Board of Regents, during a vote held remotely by video on July 2, 2025.

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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