Colorado Public Television
Studio Twelve Season 2 Ep. 3 : Celebrating AAPI Voices in Colorado
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- Studio Twelve Season 2 Ep. 3 : Celebrating AAPI Voices in Colorado
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- 58:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Studio Twelve celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with inspiring stories of culture, creativity, and resilience from across Colorado. Meet the family behind Truong A Gifts, a beloved cornerstone of Denver’s Little Saigon District preserving Vietnamese culture and tradition. Then, hear the powerful journey of the entrepreneur behind Teahee Boba, and explore groundbreaking South Asian artistry through the historic Roots and Routes exhibit and the henna-inspired work of acclaimed artist Bala.
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- Peaks Precast Creates Jobs in Buena Vista | Clip from Studio Twelve
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- This Buena Vista company is building faster foundations, expanding off-site manufacturing, and creating local construction jobs in Colorado.
Watch the full segment: https://youtu.be/4437mvJUdB4
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- Colorado's GOP Primary Explained | Clip from Colorado Inside Out
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Colorado's GOP Primary explained by the Colorado Inside Out Panelists.
Watch the full discussion: https://youtu.be/Ddkyo7G4h0o
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- Colorado This Week: Legislative Wrap-Up, Governor Race, Suncor Fallout | May 15, 2026
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- 29:15
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- On this week's Colorado Inside Out, our panel reviews the end of Colorado’s legislative session, highlighting the balanced budget and other key bills awaiting Governor Polis’ action. The Insiders also discuss proposals that failed to advance and rate Polis’ final session under the Gold Dome. The conversation turns to the emerging governor’s race, with Colorado’s primary approaching June 30. Finally, the Insiders weigh-in on renewed concerns at Suncor Energy’s refinery after another power-related incident raised safety questions, despite assurances that air quality was unaffected.
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- 2026 Civics Bee - Eastern Plains-Area Civics Bee in Falcon, Colorado
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- 8:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The National Civics Bee comes to the eastern plains-area in Falcon, Colorado as local middle schoolers engage in civics by contributing solutions and ideas to their communities.
Support brought to you in part by the Daniels Fund in commemoration of America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary.
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- Worms: The Tiny Superheroes Behind Your Home Compost Bin | Studio Twelve
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- 10:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- What if something small and a little wiggly could make a big difference? Red wiggler worms are nature's tiny superheroes, turning everyday kitchen scraps like banana peels, avocado shells, and coffee grounds into rich, nutrient-packed compost right at home.
In this segment, we cover how to set up a worm bin, what worms eat (they're vegan, by the way), how to keep moisture and airflow just right, and how to tell if your worms are happy.
Want more workshops from Denver Urban Gardens? Visit dug.org
@DenverUrbanGardens
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- Buena Vista Company Uses Precast Concrete to Speed Construction | The Business of Colorado
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- 10:06
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Frannie Matthews speaks with Brent Wall, founder and president of Peaks Precast in Buena Vista, about how the company is using precast concrete and off-site manufacturing to help speed up construction projects in Colorado. Wall also shares how Peaks Precast is building a local workforce with roles ranging from high school graduates to professional engineers.
Watch The Business of Colorado on PBS12.
This content is brought to you in part by Collegiate Peaks Bank and Ibotta.
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- Studio 12 Season 2 Ep 2: Worm Bins with DUG, Peaks Precast affordable housing & Civics Bee
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- 57:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- This week we dig into sustainability with Denver Urban Gardens and a hands-on worm composting lesson, explore innovative affordable housing solutions with Peaks Precast, meet Colorado’s future civic leaders at the Civics Bee in Colorado Springs, and experience the inspiring fly-fishing documentary Fly Chicks. Plus, a creative conversation on The Doodle Desk with Jesse Paul.
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- Colorado This Week: DNC Visit, Colorado Gun Fight, Capitol Deadline & More | May 8, 2026
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- 28:36
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Denver’s push to land a future Democratic National Convention faced an unexpected test this week as a spring snowstorm stole the spotlight and renewed questions about how the city compares to the Denver of 2008. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is challenging both Denver and Colorado gun laws in court, lawmakers are racing through the final days of the legislative session, and a new Supreme Court ruling on voting rights is fueling fresh debate over redistricting and election protections.
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- VeroTouch Reel F1
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- What if robotics and 3D printing could make housing more affordable? @VeroTouch is working on it, right here in Colorado.
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- Grandma Stand Brings Connection to Cheesman Park in Denver | Studio Twelve
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- 8:53
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- At Cheesman Park in Denver, Grandma Catherine is creating space for strangers to slow down, talk, and feel heard through the growing Grandma Stand movement. PBS12 photojournalist Rico Romero met the volunteer “grandma” bringing conversation, compassion, and community to Colorado, one park bench chat at a time. The story also highlights the upcoming PBS12 documentary “Grandma Stand,” exploring how simple human connection can make a lasting impact.
Watch Studio Twelve every Tuesday at 8 pm on PBS12 or anytime on YouTube.
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- 2026 Civics Bee - Lamar, Colorado
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- 7:22
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The National Civics Bee comes to Lamar, Colorado as local middle schoolers engage in civics by contributing solutions and ideas to their communities.
Support brought to you in part by the Daniels Fund in commemoration of America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary.
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- How Data Centers Are Managing Energy and Water Demands | Studio Twelve
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- 14:32
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- DataBank Senior Director of Sustainability Jenny Gerson joins Frannie Matthews at Colorado Climate Week in Boulder to discuss how the growth of AI is driving demand for data center capacity, what it means for the power grid, and how evolving cooling and battery technologies are shaping the future of sustainable data center operations.
@databank-ltd
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- Studio Twelve S2 Ep. 01: Grandma Stand, Teahee Boba & Colorado’s AI Data Center Boom
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- 54:31
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- From a “Grandma Stand” offering comfort through conversation to a single mom building a thriving boba tea business, this episode celebrates resilience and connection. We explore Colorado’s first mariachi degree, the rise of data centers and AI, and get a look at the Civics Bee in Lamar, Colorado.
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- Clip from Colorado Inside Out May 1, 2026
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The clock is ticking and the legislature has a lot of decisions to make before adjourning at the end of May 13th. Our Colorado Inside Out panel breaks down some of the most pressing issues in this clip from May 1, 2026.
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- Bio-Circular Material in Crocs | Clip from The Business of Colorado
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Crocs has been quietly changing what goes into their shoes. Chief Sustainability Officer Deanna Bratter breaks down what bio-circular materials actually mean.
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- Colorado This Week: Political Violence, Legislative Crunch, RTD Challenges, & AI Law | May 1, 2026
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- 28:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- For May 1st Colorado Inside Out, the Insiders covered rising political security concerns in Colorado, ongoing legislative work after the state budget’s passage, challenges and proposed changes at RTD, and uncertainty around the state’s AI law, before ending on Denver’s pitch to host a future Democratic National Convention.
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- How Crocs Is Turning Old Shoes into New Ones | The Business of Colorado
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- 13:27
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Crocs is rethinking how everyday products are made, used, and reused. At Climate Week at CU Boulder, Frannie Matthews speaks with Crocs Chief Sustainability Officer Deanna Bratter about the company’s shift toward bio-based materials, its “Old Crocs, New Life” take-back program, and how worn shoes are being turned into new ones. The conversation also explores how circular design, supply chains, and consumer behavior factor into Crocs’ goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
This content is brought to you in part by Collegiate Peaks Bank and Ibotta.
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- 2026 Civics Bee - Alamosa, Colorado
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- 7:19
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The National Civics Bee comes to Alamosa, Colorado as local middle schoolers engage in civics by contributing solutions and ideas to their communities.
Support brought to you in part by the Daniels Fund in commemoration of America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary.
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- Inside a Colorado Violin Maker's Shop | Heart of the West
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- 7:18
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Will Scherer has been crafting and restoring violins by hand in Louisville, Colorado since 2015. In this segment, we visit his shop on Main Street to learn about his journey from music school to violin making, the instruments he loves, and the students and musicians who keep coming back.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 51: Handcrafted Violins, Crocs Sustainability & More
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- 57:01
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Meet Colorado craftsman Will Schere who hand carves violins, explore how Crocs is rethinking sustainability, and see how Denver Urban Gardens is growing future gardeners. Plus, a look at the universal preschool debate, middle schoolers competing in the Alamosa civics bee, and award winning stories celebrating art, community, and innovation across Colorado.
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- Medical and Recreational Drug Policy | Clip from Colorado Inside Out April 24, 2026
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Colorado has been on the forefront of medical and recreational drug policy for years. In this clip from tonight’s episode of Colorado Inside Out, our panel addresses some of the growing pains the marijuana industry is facing and looks ahead to the nascent field of legal psychedelics.
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- Catapults to Cameras Documentary Teaser
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- There are places in India where children grow up learning to hunt wildlife illegally. Watch the story of five boys who were shown a different way in Catapults to Cameras, available here: https://video.pbs12.org/video/catapults-to-cameras-iozrbu/
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- Colorado This Week: AI Bill, GOP Voter Lawsuit, Religious Freedom at SCOTUS & More | April 24, 2026
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- 28:45
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The legislative session is in its final stretch — and the pressure is on. The Colorado GOP wants a judge to block primary ballots from unaffiliated voters. A Colorado case heads to the Supreme Court over Catholic preschools and public funding. And marijuana is slowing down just as psychedelics are heating up. The panel breaks it all down.
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- Studio Twelve Special: The Business of Colorado, Part 2
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- 56:31
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- In this special edition of The Business of Colorado, host Frannie Matthews sits down with Kelly Brough of the Fitzsimons Innovation Community on what it means to build a bioscience hub, Eric Schaefer of Fading West on how housing is changing through modular construction, and Zaneta Kelsey of Access Mode on the importance of expanding opportunity for diverse founders. Plus, Susie Moutray of Buena Goods on local manufacturing and CU Boulder’s Andrew Mayock on the future of Colorado's sustainability leadership.
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- Growing Food at Home: Denver's Seed Starting Program | Studio Twelve
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- 7:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- PBS12's Erica McClaugherty visits a seed starting program in Denver where CU Denver landscape architecture professor Jody Beck is teaching residents how to grow food at a community scale, in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens.
Watch more stories like this on Studio Twelve, every Tuesday at 8pm on PBS12.
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- Colorado This Week: Denver Shootings, Prison Crisis, $1.5B Deficit & Wolf Program | April 17, 2026
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- 29:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Is Denver getting more dangerous — or does it just feel that way? Crime is down statewide, but prisons are filling up. The Long Bill just got longer, and 230 business leaders are warning Colorado's reputation is slipping. Oh, and the wolves? Still making headlines. Alton Dillard sits in for Kyle Dyer with the Colorado Inside Out panel.
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- From Pandemic Hobby to Boba Shop: TeaHee Boba in Denver | Studio Twelve
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- 7:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- PBS12's Erica McClaugherty visits TeaHee Boba in Denver's Little Saigon district, where owner Cat Doan has brought her decades-long dream to life. After her first boba venture closed in 2000, Doan raised three daughters on her own before finding her way back to the shop she always knew she wanted.
Watch more stories like this on Studio Twelve, every Tuesday at 8pm on PBS12.
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- Women of Carbon Preview | Studio Twelve
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- 16:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Innovative women are redefining our relationship with carbon by repurposing living materials, reengineering waste into valuable chemicals that clean the climate, and driving decarbonization in our built environment. They share life/work challenges while thriving in male-dominated industries. Their collective wisdom comes together to form a singular belief and purpose to restore, protect and ultimately preserve the planet.
The secret lies in the Earth itself.
Told through a feminine lens, the story delves into the minds and spirits of dedicated, driven and dynamic 21st century trailblazers whose work is placing them at the core of decarbonization, human health and economic opportunity.
Learn more at https://womenofcarbon.solareye.biz/
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- Inside CU Boulder's Push to Connect Climate Research and Business | The Business of Colorado
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- 13:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Host Frannie Matthews sits down with Andrew Mayock, CU Boulder's inaugural Vice Chancellor for Sustainability, at Colorado Climate Week in Boulder. Mayock previously served as the U.S. government's Chief Sustainability Officer during the Biden administration and now focuses on growing the next generation of climate leaders and helping researchers bring solutions from the lab to the marketplace.
Watch The Business of Colorado on Studio Twelve, every Tuesday at 8pm on PBS12.
This content is brought to you in part by Collegiate Peaks Bank and Ibotta.
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- Women of Carbon Documentary Teaser
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Buildings and construction are a big part of the carbon problem.
Women of Carbon looks at the people working on it and where things are headed.
Watch Sunday, April 19 at 9pm on PBS12, thanks to our partnership with the Colorado Environmental Film Festival.
Go to https://womenofcarbon.solareye.biz/ for more information.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 49 Teahee Boba, Climate Innovation, Seed Starting & More
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- 53:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Denver single mom turns a decades-long dream into a thriving boba and tea business called Teahee built on resilience and family. Then, CU Boulder leads the charge in climate innovation, and a Denver Urban Gardens program shows how one Denver Professor is helping people learn how to start seeds to grow confidence and community. Plus, a preview of Women of Carbon, highlighting female leaders reshaping our planet’s future
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- Competency to Stand Trial | Clip from Colorado Inside Out April 10, 2026
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- When someone is not mentally competent to stand trial, how can our state balance getting them the care they need while keeping them and the public safe? Our Colorado Inside Out panel breaks down a new proposal by the state legislature that aims at addressing this issue.
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- Colorado This Week: Competency Laws, GOP Divide, Child Care Crisis & More | April 10, 2026
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- 29:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A rare bipartisan moment — or just good politics? The Colorado GOP gathers in Pueblo with a lot to prove. Primary candidates are skipping forums in front of Black and Muslim voters — and people are noticing. Plus: nearly 14,000 Colorado kids are stuck on a childcare waitlist. How did it get this bad, this fast? The insider panel doesn't hold back. You won't want to miss this one.
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- Denver Comedian Josh Blue & 25 Years in Stand-Up | Studio Twelve
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Denver stand-up comedian Josh Blue reflects on 25 years in comedy, his deep roots at his home club, and what keeps him coming back. Story by PBS12 Creator Academy intern Seamus Birmingham.
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- 3D Printing Meets Affordable Housing with VeroTouch | The Business of Colorado
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- 14:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 3D construction printing is moving from concept to job site. Frannie Matthews speaks with Jake Rishavy of VeroTouch about how the company is using robotics, materials, and engineering to build homes in a new way, and what that could mean for the future of construction.
This content is brought to you in part by Collegiate Peaks Bank and Ibotta.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 48: Verotouch, Comedian Josh Blue & Alligator Rescue
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- 58:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- On this episode of Studio 12, explore how Verotouch is using 3D printing to reshape homebuilding in Colorado, dive into the psychology of color in business, and join a creative conversation at the Doodle Desk. Plus, a surprising stop at a San Luis Valley alligator rescue, and an inspiring interview with comedian Josh Blue from a PBS12 Creator Academy intern.
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- Colorado This Week: Trump Voting Order & Peters Ruling, Conversion Therapy Law | April 3, 2026
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- 29:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This week on Colorado Inside Out, the panel dives into the federal push to reshape mail-in voting and a new legal twist in the Tina Peters case. They also break down Colorado’s evolving primary landscape, ahead of the state primary in June. At the state Capitol, lawmakers draft a state budget amidst the $1.5 billion shortfall grapple, and the rising cost of Medicaid. The conversation turns to the Supreme Court, where another Colorado law is struck down on free speech grounds.
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- Grandma Stand in Denver | Clip from Studio Twelve
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A place for connection, conversation, and community. The Grandma Stand Denver in Cheesman Park brings Denverites of all walks of life together.
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- Alligators in Colorado? Alamosa Reptile Rescue | Studio Twelve
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- 6:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A family road trip leads to an unexpected stop in Alamosa, where alligators are part of a working reptile rescue.
What looks like a roadside attraction is actually a sanctuary for unwanted and confiscated animals, focused on care, education, and conservation.
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- Inside Fitzsimons Innovation Community | The Business of Colorado
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- 16:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this episode of The Business of Colorado, Frannie Matthews sits down with Kelly Brough, President and CEO of the Fitzsimons Innovation Community.
They discuss how a former Army medical post in Aurora became a leading hub for bioscience, healthcare research, and early-stage companies. Brough explains how collaboration between hospitals, universities, and startups is driving innovation, from clinical trials to emerging therapies.
The conversation also explores how community design, including housing and shared spaces, plays a role in fostering creativity and connection across the campus.
This content is brought to you in part by Collegiate Peaks Bank.
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- Studio Twelve Ep 47: Grandma Stand, Gator Rescue & Colorado Innovation
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- 59:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Colorado road trip leads to an unforgettable alligator rescue, while a grassroots “Grandma Stand” brings connection through simple conversation. We explore a booming bioscience innovation hub, hear from Westword founder Patty Calhoun on her retirement, and spotlight young storytellers from PBS12’s Creator Academy.
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- Affordable Housing in Colorado | Clip from Colorado Inside Out March 27, 2026
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Affordable housing has become a persistent problem throughout Colorado. Our panel discusses the root causes and some recent proposals to address the issue in this clip from Colorado Inside Out on March 27, 2026.
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- Colorado This Week: Gas Ballot Fight, Affordable Housing Loss, Wildfire Fears | March 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The truce between oil and gas and conservationists to not present opposing ballot initiatives appears to be coming to an end. Affordable housing remains a challenging issue for our state. Informational signs are coming down at national parks and historic sites, following an executive order. And temperature changes are cause for concern for how the state will be able to prepare for it.
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- Building a House in 9 Days | Clip from The Business of Colorado
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Building a house in 9 days sounds impossible until you see how it’s done.
At Fading West, homes are built indoors using a manufacturing-style process that speeds things up, reduces waste, and helps address Colorado’s affordable housing challenges.
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- Tackling the Housing Crisis with Factory-Built Homes | The Business of Colorado
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- 11:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In Buena Vista, Fading West is rethinking how homes are built. Instead of traditional construction, the company builds most of each home in a factory setting, reducing waste, speeding up timelines, and delivering consistent quality.
Frannie Matthews speaks with Eric Schaefer about how this model works, the workforce challenges behind scaling it, and why a steady pipeline of projects is key to addressing housing needs across Colorado and beyond.
The Business of Colorado is a segment on Studio Twelve.
Funding for The Business of Colorado on PBS12 is provided in part by Collegiate Peaks Bank.
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- DIA Chaos | Clip from Colorado Inside Out March 20, 2026
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Spring break crowds, long lines, and delays at DIA this Wednesday. Now a decision over airline access at the airport is sparking a lawsuit and putting federal funding at risk.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 46: DIA Disruptions, Housing Innovation & Mental Health in Colorado
- Runtime
- 54:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A young pianist travels to the Himalayas to spotlight climate change, while a Colorado company reimagines housing with modular solutions. Plus, concerns over DIA disruptions, a critical conversation on mental health funding with Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, and a candid, creative Doodle Desk interview exploring sobriety, honesty, and civil discourse.
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- Colorado This Week: DIA Delays, State Spending, Colorado’s Primary Shakeups | March 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- March Madness is a fitting term to describe this week with power outages at DIA and voting app glitches disrupting Democratic caucuses. But, while some things have stalled, others are moving ahead. Our Insiders breakdown the latestet measures that will be on your ballot this November.
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- Why Pantone Chose "Cloud Dancer" for Color of the Year | Clip from The Business of Colorado
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- When @myPANTONE announced Cloud Dancer as color of the year, the internet had opinions.
Laurie Pressman explains why the choice is not a commercial decision, but a reflection of current trends in design.
Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/c6lDPON7uyw
