April 10, 2025: Medicaid cuts loom over rural Colorado, CU regents under investigation, war crimes trial in Denver, Pablo Picasso exhibition

Proposed changes in Washington could reshape life in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Rural hospitals warn that Medicaid cuts would devastate the region. Then, a controversy at the University of Colorado sparks debate as regents meet and take public comment. It’s fueled by a social media post from one of the regents. Plus, in Denver, an unusual trial is unfolding focused on alleged war crimes committed thousands of miles away. And we have some ideas for how to spend your weekend. 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. 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 Lauren Antonoff Hart has this weekend’s arts spotlight . CPR’s Elaine Tassy reports on investigations into two CU regents . Check out the Colorado Matters podcast for more of our interview about the unusual criminal trial happening this week in Denver.