Nov. 5, 2025: Election results, tariffs on cheese, emergency powers requested to keep coal plant open

You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded. Then, a Republican congressman requests the Trump administration use emergency powers to keep a coal plant running that’s scheduled to shut down. Plus, tariffs mean it may cost you more to create that perfect holiday appetizer this year, particularly if you’re using imported foods. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: More election results from CPR News , Denverite and KRCC . CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on Rep. Jeff Hurd’s request to keep Pueblo’s coal plant operating . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. 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.