Sam Brasch

Sam Brasch, CPR’s climate reporter, dives into the rising tide of electric vehicle adoption in Denver amid Trump’s potential cuts to EV rebates. He explores how this political shift might affect the state's love for gas-free cars. The discussion also tackles the reintroduction of gray wolves, highlighting the clashes between ranchers and wildlife advocates. Alongside these hot topics, listeners hear about a new play by Sam's brother and local responses to misinformation around ICE raids.

Sam Brasch, CPR News reporter on energy and environment, and Taylor Dolven, Colorado Sun political reporter on state policy, unpack Colorado's dueling data center bills. They discuss community protests, heat and noise inside facilities, water and utility strain, tax incentive proposals, and competing environmental regulation plans.