August 19, 2025: Kids’ social media showdown, ICE expansion protest, Denver layoffs, CU Boulder chancellor

A lawsuit attempts to stop a new state law meant to protect kids from overusing social media. Then, protests over the possibility that ICE will get new detention centers in Colorado. Plus, as students come back to campus, colleges have to figure out what to do with less federal funding. And, Denver begins laying off city employees. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, and Kiara DeMare. 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 reports on a lawsuit challenging a new state law on social media and minors . CPR’s Dan Boyce reports on plans to expand ICE detention in Colorado . CPR’s Jenny Brundin interviews the CU Boulder chancellor . Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita and Andrew Kenney report on layoffs in city government . The Colorado Matters podcast has an extended interview with the chancellor .