September 19, 2025: Vigil at CSU for Charlie Kirk, protecting firefighters from toxins, catchy local song

Charlie Kirk has been scheduled to speak in Fort Collins. Instead, mourners gathered last night. Then, wildland firefighters are getting sick. The Trump administration says it has a plan to protect them, including creating a brand new federal fire agency. Plus, a tune from a local artist to kick off your weekend. 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 Tony Gorman, Molly Cruse, Kevin Beaty and Sandy Battulga report on the vigil for Charlie Kirk . Mountain West News Bureau’s Murphy Woodhouse reports on the Trump administration’s changes to federal wildland firefighting . See musician Conrad Mata on Instagram . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.