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Jail leader’s bad behavior, what a college degree is worth, Colorado legend’s 92nd birthday

September 9
14 mins

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Episode Description

A jail commander is charged with invading inmates' privacy by watching strip search videos. Now, more than a dozen of the victims are suing, and the jail leader faces criminal charges. Then, what kind of return on investment can you expect from your college degree? Especially given how confusing it is to try to pay back loans right now. Plus, the remarkable life of the man picked to be the Jackie Robinson of space. This Coloradan might give Forest Gump a run for his money.

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

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