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October 20, 2026: 'Pay to Play' tackles the youth sports industry; Are some areas prone to repeat wildfires?

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It's estimated nearly 7 in 10 children in Colorado participate in youth sports. And in writing about the $40 billion a year industry and its pressures on kids and families, journalist Kyle Newman had to deal with some uncomfortable feelings about coaching his ten-year-old son. He spoke with CPR's Anthony Cotton about his series for the Denver Post, "Pay to Play." Then, the Aspen Acres fire this summer is the sixth fire to burn in the same area in 20 years; we visit the region to understand why. 

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