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Colorado Edition: On The Road To Recovery

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On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the search for a new president of the University of Colorado's four-campus system. Then, we look at how the state is trying to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. And, in light of the recent death of the Love Has Won cult leader in Colorado, we hear thoughts from a Littleton-based cult recovery counselor.

Today’s guests include Chalkbeat Colorado’s higher education reporter, ; senior Colorado correspondent for Kaiser Health News, ; and professional counselor specializing in cult recovery, .

Colorado Edition is made possible with support from . Thank you!

Colorado Edition is hosted by Erin O'Toole () and Henry Zimmerman. Our producers are Tess Novotny () and Alana Schreiber (). The web was edited by digital editor Jackie Hai. We get production help from Rae Solomon ). »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· news director Brian Larson is our executive producer.

Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

»Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·'s Colorado Edition is a news magazine taking an in-depth look at the issues and culture of Northern Colorado. It's available on our website, as well as on , , , or . You can hear the show on »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·, Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m., or Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

»Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·'s Colorado Edition is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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