Colorado is near the top in the country for road rage, and the reaction could be anything from cars colliding to menacing with a gun. Then, the lasting impacts of the protest movement in 2020. Colorado cities have paid out millions in settlements. Also, two prominent artists explain what role they see for art in protests. And, turn up the volume for this week’s Arts Spotlight, featuring a whole lot of funk.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Haylee May reports on the rise of road rage incidents.
• Denverite’s Kyle Harris combs through settlements stemming from the 2020 protest movement.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has suggestions for your weekend in the Colorado Arts Spotlight.
• CPR’s Michael Hughes explores the new documentary featuring the Colorado Symphony and the band Lettuce.