April 7, 2025: Asylum seekers detained for deportation, need for dyslexia testing, weekend protests, Colorado musician’s uplifting song

Thousands of people protested against the Trump administration Saturday. Then, immigrants escaping slavery who were detained by ICE in Colorado. Plus, how parents and teens are trying to make sure Colorado kids get screened early for dyslexia. And a musician from Pueblo shares the song he made to motivate himself – and you – when you need it most. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. 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 Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on people without criminal records being swept up by ICE . CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on a bill to require dyslexia screening , and parents’ requests for screening to the state school board . CPR’s Haylee May reports on the weekend “Hands Off” protests . The Local 303: Colorado artists Indie 102.3 is featuring for April Learn more about featured artist Morgan J. Cox