August 7, 2025: Lawmakers’ crude group chat, DIA explores nuclear power, Saigon Azteca and more weekend ideas

A group of Colorado lawmakers is under fire over a photo they took of a colleague without her consent, and the group chat and social media posts that followed. Then, Denver International Airport wants to build a nuclear reactor, but is it safe, and what would it cost? Plus – birria ramen, pho-zole, and more. You’ll get a preview of Saigon Azteca and other suggestions for your weekend. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf. 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 Bente Birkeland reports on the fallout from a Republican group chat about a female colleague at the statehouse . Bente also reports on the news that Gov. Polis is calling a special session this month . Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on Denver’s interest in building a nuclear power facility . CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart writes the weekly Colorado arts spotlight.