April 9, 2025: CO furniture mogul on tariffs, bus driver raises, sheriff's deputy not charged, bluebirds

Bus drivers and train operators in metro Denver get a new contract. You'll hear what that means for riders. Plus, a Colorado furniture mogul and a Republican congressman explain why they oppose Trump’s tariffs. Then, a DA’s decision in a fatal shooting draws attention to a law enforcement struggle when bystanders have guns. And we share a Colorado postcard about our beloved bluebirds. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, and Corey Jones. 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: Find the Colorado bird postcards on our @newscpr Instagram page CPR’s Nathaniel Minor reports on RTD’s contract negotiations . CPR’s Haylee May reports on the decision not to charge the deputy who shot Jalin Seabron . CPR’s Jo Erickson speaks with Seabron’s mom about seeking justice for her son’s death . CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on efforts to restrict the president’s tariff power . CPR News has more on the firing of Nuggets coach Michael Malone .