June 20, 2025: RFK vs Colorado on vaccines, psychedelics pardons, Charlie Burrell obit, world record attempt

Colorado lawmakers want to make it easier for you to get vaccinated — even if that means stepping away from CDC guidelines. Then, as psychedelics gain mainstream traction, some of the biggest voices in the field gather in Colorado to chart the future. Plus, we remember a music legend whose roots run deep in Colorado. And: what happens when hundreds of people named Ryan all meet in one place? 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 John Daley reports on how Colorado is steeling itself against changes to federal vaccine recommendations . CPR’s Kiara DeMare reports on pardons for psychedelics possessions . CPR’s Kiara DeMare shares Charlie Burrell’s story . CPR’s Ryan Warner on the Ryan meetup.