July 31, 2025: Mental health calls rise among men, EPA challenges GHG threats, a new way up Pikes Peak

Calls to Colorado’s mental health line are climbing — and more than half are from men. We discuss if this signals a shift in how they seek help. Then, we look at a federal move that could change how carbon dioxide and methane are treated as public health threats. And if you’ve ever braved the winding, nerve‑wracking road up Pike’s Peak... There’s now a new way to reach the summit. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Alejandro Alonso Galva. 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 Jenny Brundin reports on the 988 hotline