March 3, 2025: Law enforcement funding, NOAA layoffs, tariffs, sugar beet farming

Funding for local law enforcement in Colorado is in question. Plus, federal layoffs hit Colorado, including for the agency that forecasts the weather. Then, hear how Colorado companies are thinking about tariffs that could take effect tomorrow. And get to the root of a listener’s question about a key Colorado vegetable. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and 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 Allison Sherry and Ben Markus report on the threats to law enforcement grants . CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on layoffs at NOAA . CPR's Ben Markus reports on trepidation over tariffs . CPR's Sarah Mulholland reports on the Colorado company stockpiling supplies from China . CPR’s Bazi Kanani explains Colorado’s sugar beet history for Colorado Wonders.