Up to the Minute is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) - a snapshot of what’s happening, and what’s on the horizon, in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond. Up to the Minute features guests from across the criminal-legal space in Colorado, with regular appearances and contributions from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. www.radioforjustice.org



Latest Episodes

The Fentanyl Ballot Measure, Prop 132 - Part 1

In the upcoming midterm election, Coloradans will find Proposition 132 on their ballots. It’s a measure that would set mandatory sentencing for anyone possessing fenta...

Colorado’s 2026 Session Wrap-Up: Second Look, Restitution, Reentry, & More

The 2026 Colorado legislative session ended in May after 120 days, hundreds of bills, and a tight, high-stakes budget. Would Kyle Giddings of the Colorado Criminal Jus...

Prison Pressures & Policy Shifts

The second regular session of Colorado's 75th General Assembly adjourned on May 13. In layman's terms: the legislature wrapped up their work last week. While state sen...

Seeking Solutions to the System's Struggles

It’s become a familiar refrain: budget crisis, bed shortages, private prison purchase prospects, and population measure changes. But what can actually be done to chang...

New Legi Bills; Prison Labor Lawsuit; CDOC Budget Update; & Clemency for Tina Peters?

This week, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) brings you updates on numerous fronts in criminal-legal news, with guests Kym Ray from End Slavery Colorado and Jennifer Di...

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