August 13, 2025: DIA nuclear pause, private ponds targeted, wildfire damage up close, ask Polis a question

Denver International Airport’s proposal for a possible nuclear power plant on its grounds gets tripped up before the starting line. Then, you’ll get on the scene near Colorado’s biggest wildfires. Plus, a crackdown on small, man-made ponds — over water rights. And, your chance to ask the Governor your questions. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Kiara DeMare. 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: Ask Governor Polis your questions , which would be part of a live taping with CPR. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on DIA’s stalled plan for nuclear power . KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports on a crackdown on ponds without proper water rights . CPR’s Stina Sieg and Hart Van Denburg report from the scene of massive wildfires.