Thousands of Coloradans have lined up around the block to see their members of Congress. But some members are not making themselves available. Then, steel and aluminum tariffs affect everyone in an unexpected way. Plus, Southwest Airlines customers are in mourning. And a Colorado chef goes on television to spread her love of cooking.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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 Caitlyn Kim and Denverite’s Kevin J. Beaty report on Rep. Pettersen’s recent town hall
• CPR’s Haylee May profiles the Denver chef getting a TV show
• Kealey Boyd reports on how tariffs affect artists
• The AP on the end of free bags at Southwest Airlines