June 5, 2025: Rent price veto explained, Boulder vigil, ozone problem, Fringe Fest

Renters may be particularly annoyed at a veto from Governor Jared Polis, which rejected an attempt to guard against alleged price fixing. Then, sounds from Boulder last night, where someone injured in Sunday’s firebomb attack spoke to the community. Plus, why Colorado’s air quality is dangerous in the summer, and what you can do about it. And, ideas for your weekend, including a fringey art festival and an LGBTQ street party. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by 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: Polis’ veto of regulations on rent-setting algorithms, explained . CPR’s Tony Gorman reports from a community vigil in Boulder . CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has the week’s arts happenings in the Colorado Arts Spotlight .