August 27, 2025: Food aid cuts raise hunger fears, youth suicide rates fall, Colorado band reimagines the love song

Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans already faced food insecurity before recent cuts to federal food aid. You’ll hear from the people who are impacted most. Then, in a rare bright spot for mental health: youth suicide rates are going down. A new approach offers solutions. Plus, a love song, with a twist! This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, and Corey Jones. The executive producer is Corey Jones. 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: KRCC’s Havalin Haskell and Olivia Bagan report on long lines and empty shelves at Colorado food pantries . The Colorado Capitol News Alliance reports on how the legislature is addressing federal changes to SNAP . CPR’s John Daley reports on falling youth suicide rates in Colorado .