June 26, 2025: Failed accountability for police, public land sale debate, home rule voted down, comedy this weekend

A state mandate to track police uses of force was meant to bring clarity and empower Coloradans — but the data is falling short. Then, a controversial proposal could put federal public lands on the market for housing. Plus, results from a closely watched special election. And, a few ideas to help you plan your weekend, including comedy in Boulder. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, 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: CPR’s Ben Markus and Allison Sherry report on the failed effort, so far, to track uses of force by police . CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and the Associated Press have more on the plan to sell some federal public lands . CPR’s Stephanie Wolf shares the results of the Douglas County home rule election . CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has ideas for your weekend and other arts happenings .