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Peter Boyles // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
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- Peter Boyles // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
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- 9:46
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Some broadcasters have a career in a city. Peter Boyles became part of the city for more than half a century. His voice has been a fixture on Denver radio. It almost started by accident in the early 1970s. Peter was writing traffic reports for AAA. That led to reporting traffic on the radio, then spinning records, and finally to a place where Peter Boyles belonged.
Talk radio through stations including KWBZ, KOA, KHOW, and KNUS. Politicians, crime, immigration, scandal: Peter kept talking and Denver kept listening. For 19 years, Peter was part of a morning routine for generations of Coloradans, at times leading the Denver ratings and gaining national attention for his relentless coverage of the JonBenet Ramsey case.
In 2013, Peter joined 710KNUS and eventually retired from daily radio in 2022.
Retirement lasted about five months, because Peter Boyles is, at heart, “a radio guy”.
And now, more than 50 years after his broadcasting career began...
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- Alan Berg // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
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- 8:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Before shock radio, talk jocks and shock jocks; before talk show hosts became national celebrities, there was Alan Berg: fast-talking, fearless, and opinionated.
Berg simply didn't host a radio show. He started arguments. A former trial attorney, Alan found his way to a Denver microphone almost by accident, but once he got behind it, Denver radio would never quite be the same: confrontational, unpredictable, and often very funny.
He challenged callers, hung up on them, argued with them, and they kept calling back. He called himself the man you loved to hate.
But beneath the on-air, combative style was a broadcaster who understood something fundamental about great talk radio. Make people think. Make them react. And whatever you do. Never, ever, ever be boring.
And then on that terrible night, June 18th, 1984, the voice was silenced. Alan was murdered outside his Denver home by members of a white supremacist organization that had targe...
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- Bob Gourley // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
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- 8:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- In the world of broadcasting. Some leaders manage stations while others build communities. Throughout his career. Bob Gourley exemplified the highest ideals of Colorado broadcasting.
Earlier in his career, Bob served as general manager for several major Colorado Springs radio stations. His leadership at brought national recognition, including the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award for Outstanding Community Service and a finalist for the Country Music Association Station of the Year in 1996.
However, Bob Gourley’s legacy extends far beyond awards and station performance. He is most profoundly remembered as a mentor and leader of people. His leadership philosophy was rooted in service and authenticity. In his own words, “We have three different customers: our listeners, our clients, and the people we work with every day.”
In every sense. Bob Gourley represents the spirit of Colorado broadcasting: dedicated local ownersh...
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- Stu Haskell // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Some people work in radio; Stu Haskell WAS Northern Colorado radio. Stu was raised in a broadcasting family. His father is in the Nebraska Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and his sister, Julie, has also left a lasting impact on Nebraska radio.
Stu chose to make Colorado his home, and his career began in the 1970s in Fort Collins. Stu could always hear what was coming next, helping launch many legendary Northern Colorado radio brands.
He spent most of his 45-plus-year career as market president for iHeartMedia in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, where he always saw the big picture but never lost sight of the people.
In the words of his colleagues, “Stu cared about the people that worked for him. He wanted them to exceed, to grow, and to enjoy themselves. Stu Haskell cared about your community. Stu Haskell cared about your business. Stu Haskell cared about your family. Stu Haskell cared about you. He was a great broadcaster, but an even bette...
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- Tim Kuzava aka Steve Kelley // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction
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- 11:36
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Tim Kuzava started his radio career like so many others, doing the morning announcements at his high school in Flint, Michigan. He pestered the local radio station for a job and eventually he got one: janitor. He soon filled in as the overnight personality when someone called in sick. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Tim Kuzava became Steve Kelley on the radio, and following a stint in Tampa, Florida, Denver came calling. Steve led the 6 to 10pm night show at KIMN Radio 95 and quickly became Denver's number one night personality.
Steve eventually made the move to afternoons in 1986 with the creation of “Kelley and Company” at KOA. Steve loved putting listeners on the air, but he loved making a difference in Denver even more.
Steve personally raised over $2 million for Denver charities. He sat in every seat in both Mile High stadiums. He crawled along the 16th Street Mall. He swam 101 miles around Sloan's Lake. He jumped on a pogo sti...
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- Bob Martin // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
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- 9:11
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Bob Martin was born and raised in a Chicago suburb in a family that valued education. He was an exceptionally bright young man who graduated from high school at just 15 years of age. Bob loved music, so he applied for and got a job at a local radio station that began his newfound life's work. After four years at the station, Bob was offered a position as program director of KMYR Radio in Denver, Colorado.
In 1960, the Denver Broncos were formed. Four years later, Bob joined KTLN as a news and sports reporter, beginning the career that would make him famous throughout Colorado as the booming voice of the Denver Broncos. Bob began what was described as Colorado's, and perhaps the nation's, first daily sports talk call-in show.
In 1969, Bob joined KOA Radio and Television as sports director. The following year, the Broncos moved their broadcasts to KOA, and Bob resumed his play-by-play duties. He hosted a nightly sports talk show, appeared regularly on KOA-TV for...
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- Colorado Inside Out October 23rd, 2026
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- 34:31
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- With Election Day just over a week away, several of Colorado’s traditionally Republican congressional districts are looking more competitive. The panel examines the legal battle over Amendment 87 and whether the proposal to change Colorado’s income tax system will remain on the ballot. Two other proposed constitutional amendments raise questions about voter identity verification and making ballot language easier to understand. And we look beyond the ballot error involving Colorado’s proposed CoCo passenger rail service to examine questions about accountability, oversight, and the district’s handling of the project.
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- Following Mother Cabrini's Footsteps to Assisi, Italy | Studio Twelve
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- What connects Colorado's beloved Mother Cabrini to Saint Francis of Assisi?
As Colorado celebrates the 80th anniversary of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini's canonization, PBS12's Kyle Dyer travels to Italy with a group of Colorado pilgrims to explore the people and places that inspired her remarkable life.
In Assisi, the group visits the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, home to the small chapel restored by Saint Francis in 1208. Guided by Father John Lager, the pilgrims discover how Saint Francis's devotion to simplicity, compassion, and serving those in need influenced Mother Cabrini's own mission.
From the hills of Italy to the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado, this story explores the enduring legacy of two saints whose work continues to inspire generations.
\#MotherCabrini #SaintFrancis #Assisi #Italy #ColoradoHistory #StudioTwelve #PBS12
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- The Denver Company That Invented the Western Snap Shirt | Rockmount Ranch Wear
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- 5:44
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- From Elvis Presley to Eric Clapton, some of the biggest names in entertainment have worn a piece of Colorado history.
Founded in Denver in 1946 by Jack A. Weil, better known as "Papa Jack," Rockmount Ranch Wear helped transform Western clothing into an American fashion staple. The company pioneered the Western snap shirt, popularized distinctive cowboy styles, and built a legacy that now spans four generations.
In this _Viewfinder_ story, PBS12 photojournalist Rico Romero explores Rockmount's historic Lower Downtown Denver headquarters and the family stories behind the iconic brand.
Discover how a Colorado company helped shape Western fashion, found its way into Hollywood films like _Brokeback Mountain_, and earned a devoted following among musicians, movie stars, and everyday customers around the world.
#RockmountRanchWear #DenverHistory #WesternWear #ColoradoHistory #FashionHistory #CowboyStyle #PBS12
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- Is Colorado Losing Its Competitive Edge? | Colorado Business Roundtable - Part 1
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- 24:25
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Colorado has long been a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity. But rising costs, infrastructure challenges, and changing business conditions are raising questions about the state's competitive future.
In Part 1 of this _The Business of Colorado_ special, leaders from across Colorado's business and economic development communities discuss what it will take to attract investment, retain talent, support growing industries, and keep Colorado competitive.
Moderated by Christine Heitz, CEO of Colorado Thrives, the conversation features:
- Debbie Brown, President of the Colorado Business Roundtable
- Lesley Oliver, Vice President of External Affairs at Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Rich Werner, President and CEO of Upstate Colorado Economic Development
- Wendy Lea, entrepreneur and ecosystem builder
The panel explores housing affordability, workforce development, business regulations, ...
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- "Helping Hands" Documentary Takes Us Inside Colorado's Childcare Crisis
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- 16:42
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Across Colorado, families are struggling to find reliable, affordable childcare. For healthcare workers, that challenge can affect more than their families. It can also impact their ability to care for patients.
On Colorado's Western Slope, Community Hospital is taking an innovative approach to the childcare crisis. After seeing employees struggle with limited childcare options, the hospital developed Adventure Academy, an onsite childcare center serving both hospital employees and the surrounding community.
Through personal stories from healthcare professionals, parents, patients, and childcare advocates, this documentary explores the far-reaching consequences of Colorado's childcare shortage, the connection between childcare and workforce stability, and the solutions that could help families and communities thrive.
Produced by Homefront Productions in partnership with Gary Community Ventures and PBS12.
#Colorado #ChildcareCrisis #Ch...
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- Keeping Colorado Competitive: Growth, Talent, and Economic Policy A Business of Colorado Roundtable
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- 47:28
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- What does it truly take to keep Colorado competitive in a shifting national and global economy?
Colorado has long been celebrated for its natural beauty, innovative startup hubs, and world-class industries. But economic momentum cannot be taken for granted. From sharp declines in net migration to mounting cost-of-living pressures and regulatory complexity, Colorado business and civic leaders face urgent questions about how the state welcomes, retains, and grows capital and talent.
On October 14th, the Governor’s Competitiveness Council delivered its findings to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). You can find the report here: https://competitivecolorado.com/
In this special roundtable from @PBS12's The Business of Colorado, five top economic development and business leaders, four of whom participated in the Competitiveness Council, examine Colorado’s current business climate, evaluate where neighborin...
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- Season 2, Ep. 25- Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve
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- 59:31
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Discover how one Colorado hospital is investing $5 million to address the child care crisis and what it means for the future of patient care. Plus, Kyle Dyer travels to Italy to explore a special connection to a beloved saint. And, Denver legend Jack A. Weil, whose Western-inspired style helped shape American fashion, leaves a lasting legacy.
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- AI Deepfake or Political Satire? Colorado's Election Law Faces a Test
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- 5:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- An AI-generated political ad opposing Colorado's Proposition NN is at the center of a campaign finance complaint that could test the state's laws governing artificial intelligence in political advertising.
The video, created by the Independence Institute, depicts Democratic State Senator Cathy Kipp as a grocery store cashier refusing to return a customer's change. Kipp argues the ad violates Colorado's AI disclosure requirements, while its creators contend that it is protected political satire.
Our Colorado Inside Out panel debates the boundaries between parody and deception, the First Amendment protections afforded to political speech, and whether Colorado lawmakers may need to revisit the state's AI disclosure law.
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- Could Democrats Win a Supermajority in Colorado's Legislature?
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- 5:45
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Colorado Democrats are just one seat away from a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature, and several competitive Senate races could determine whether they reach that threshold in November.
Our Colorado Inside Out panel examines the key races in Pueblo, Larimer County, and Douglas County, along with the potential consequences of a Democratic supermajority. From the future of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) to gubernatorial vetoes, labor legislation and ballot initiatives, the panel discusses how the election could reshape Colorado's political landscape.
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- Boebert, Griswold Face Tough Questions in Colorado Election Debates
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- 6:53
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Colorado voters got a closer look at candidates in two closely watched races as Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert faced Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher in the 4th Congressional District, while Democrat Jena Griswold and Republican Michael Allen squared off in the race for Colorado Attorney General.
Our Colorado Inside Out panel breaks down the candidates' debate performances, disagreements over immigration enforcement and federal policy, and what the exchanges reveal about their approaches to public office. The panel also examines Laubacher's appeal to moderate voters and the questions surrounding each attorney general candidate's qualifications and priorities.
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- Colorado Republicans Turning Against Victor Marx
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- 5:06
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Prominent Colorado Republicans are breaking party lines ahead of the November election. Former Congressman Ken Buck has endorsed Democrat Phil Weiser for governor over Republican nominee Victor Marx, while Colorado GOP Secretary Russ Andrews resigned after endorsing unaffiliated candidate Greg Lopez.
Our Colorado Inside Out panel discusses the growing divisions within the state's Republican Party, concerns about Marx's qualifications and campaign finance complaints, and what these high-profile defections could mean for the party's future in Colorado.
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- AI Political Ads: Parody or Manipulation?
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- In this clip from Colorado Inside Out, our panel discusses a recent controversy over a political ad that uses AI to deepfake an elected official.
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- Colorado Inside Out: Fractures in the CO GOP, Debate Reactions, Deepfakes, & More
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- 30:51
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Colorado Republicans are breaking with their party’s gubernatorial nominee, raising questions about what those endorsements reveal about the choices facing voters. That tops the conversation on this week’s Colorado Inside Out, along with reaction to key political debates that put candidates face to face for the first and only time this season. The Insiders also examine state legislative races that could determine whether Democrats secure a supermajority in both chambers of the legislature.And, Proposition NN, an AI-generated campaign video, and where to draw the line between political satire and misleading voters.
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- Seth Levine on the Decline of the American Dream
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Companies are becoming more profitable, but are workers sharing in that success?
At Colorado Startup Week, Seth Levine, co-author of Capital Evolution, discussed the growing divide between capital and labor and its implications for economic mobility in America.
Watch the full conversation on our main YouTube page.
#ColoradoStartupWeek #PBS12 #EconomicMobility #EmployeeOwnership #BusinessLeadership
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- Could a Ballot Blunder Impact the Attorney General Race?
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- 10:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Approximately 800,000 Colorado ballots mistakenly included Ballot Issue 7A, a proposed passenger rail tax question that some voters were not eligible to vote on. While the ballots themselves remain valid, the error has raised concerns about election administration and voter confidence.
On this episode of Colorado Inside Out, the panel examines how the ballot error occurred and its potential implications for Colorado's attorney general race between Democrat Jena Griswold and Republican Michael Allen. Although the error does not appear to have originated in the Secretary of State's office, it has renewed scrutiny of Griswold's record overseeing Colorado elections.
The panel also explores the candidates' contrasting approaches to the attorney general's office, including their positions on challenging the Trump administration, immigration enforcement, workplace protections, and Colorado's water rights.
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoPolitics #Election202...
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- Amendment 87: Could Colorado's Income Tax Be Changing?
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- 6:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Colorado voters will decide whether to replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system under Amendment 87, a proposal that would lower taxes for many residents while increasing rates for higher earners.
In this clip from Colorado Inside Out, the panel examines the arguments for and against Amendment 87, including its potential to generate additional funding for education and child care, concerns about higher tax brackets and the impact on small businesses, and claims of misleading campaign messaging.
The panel also discusses a legal challenge to the measure and how it could conflict with Proposition 136, which would cap Colorado's income tax rate at 4.4%.
With questions about tax fairness, public funding, and Colorado's economic competitiveness, what should voters consider before heading to the polls?
#ColoradoInsideOut #Amendment87 #ColoradoPolitics #Election2026 #PBS12
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- Why Are Candidates Skipping Debates?
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- 10:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Political debates have long given voters an opportunity to see candidates answer tough questions, challenge their opponents, and think on their feet. But increasingly, candidates are choosing not to participate.
In this clip from Colorado Inside Out, the panel examines why candidates are avoiding debates and public forums, how social media and changing campaign strategies have contributed to the trend, and what voters lose when candidates refuse to engage.
The discussion includes Colorado's gubernatorial race between Phil Weiser and Victor Marx, the 8th Congressional District race, and insights from journalists who have hosted forums without all the candidates in attendance.
Are political debates becoming a thing of the past, and what does that mean for democracy?
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoPolitics #Election2026 #PBS12
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- Weiser vs. Marx: Prepared Answers, Heated Exchanges and a Moderator Controversy
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- 8:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Colorado gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser and Victor Marx finally appeared together to discuss their competing visions for the state. But did voters get the answers they were looking for?
On this episode of Colorado Inside Out, the panel breaks down the first joint appearance of the two major-party gubernatorial candidates, hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. They examine differences on housing, labor policy, and environmental regulations, along with criticism of Marx's reliance on prepared notes and a heated exchange over past domestic violence remarks.
9NEWS journalist Kyle Clark also discusses his removal as the forum's moderator, raising broader questions about candidates' willingness to face challenging questions and the role of journalists in holding them accountable.
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoGovernor #PhilWeiser #VictorMarx #Election2026 #PBS12
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- A Conversation with Seth Levine: Is a shift to "dynamic capitalism" the future of America's economy?
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- 59:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A @PBS12 Original Production
On this episode of The Business of Colorado, host Frannie Matthews sits down with Seth Levine, a venture capitalist with 25 years of experience, to discuss the changing landscape of the American economy. Levine, co-author of the new book Capital Evolution with Elizabeth MacBride, introduces the concept of "dynamic capitalism". They explore the shift away from Milton Friedman's shareholder-first neoliberal model, the squeezing of the middle class, and the vital role of creative destruction in driving innovation.
Discover why the average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 41, how "baby bonds" could help close the wealth gap, and how modern businesses can balance profit with purpose to build better workplace cultures. Whether you are interested in the realities of venture capital, the future of the energy sector in Colorado, or how government and technology intersect, this conversation offers a fresh, nonpartisan perspective on th...
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- Colorado Inside Out October 9th, 2026
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- 44:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- This week on Colorado Inside Out, we examine the 2026 election as Colorado voters begin receiving their ballots. Our Insider panel shares what stood out to them from the only expected face-to-face discussion between gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser and Victor Marx, and discuss why candidates are increasingly skipping debates and forums. We dig into Amendment 87 and the debate over changing Colorado’s flat income tax . The Insiders also look at the attorney general’s race, and how one of the candidates is at the center of a big ballot mixup in which 800,000 Front Range residents have an issue on their ballots, that they shouldn’t have. There’s a lot to discuss with Election Day a little over 3 weeks away.
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- Colorado’s Mother Cabrini: Retracing Her Footsteps in Italy, Part 3 | Studio Twelve
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Cabrini Day is a paid state holiday in Colorado, observed on the first Monday of October since 2020 in honor of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. The land in Golden that is now home to Mother Cabrini Shrine was the first summer camp for the orphaned girls she cared for, but her work in Colorado started thousands of miles away.
In Part 3, PBS12's Kyle Dyer continues the journey through Italy, visiting Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, the town where Mother Cabrini was born. The group explores the home where she grew up and learns more about the childhood experiences and deep faith that helped shape the woman who would go on to become America’s first U.S. citizen saint.
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- Katie Trexler on the Tug of War Between Career & Family
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Katie Trexler McLean had her dream job. Then, she walked away. Now she’s telling her story in her new book, “What Do I Tell My Daughter?” She recently sat down with our own Kyle Dyer to talk about the choices that shaped her life, the sacrifices women make for their families, and what it means to rediscover yourself after putting others first.
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- Season 2, Ep. 23 - Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve
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- 59:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This week on Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve: a Colorado entrepreneur shares lessons on risk, growth and selling part of the business she built. We uncover the story and faith behind Mother Cabrini with Kyle Dyer, and Katie Trexler opens up about leaving her dream TV career for her family—and the unexpected cost of that choice. We also discuss Katie's new book. And, Peytan Porter shares an exclusive acoustical performance with us in-studio.
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- Peytan Porter Performs "Always Colorado" // Live at PBS12
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- 8:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Singer-songwriter Peytan Porter stops by PBS12 to talk about the story behind her new song, “Always Colorado,” a love letter to the Centennial State inspired by heartbreak, home and the places we can’t quite leave behind.
The Georgia native shares how Colorado found its way into her songwriting, the unexpected response to the song and her journey as an artist before treating us to a special acoustic performance of “Always Colorado.”
Learn more about Peytan Porter and her music at peytanportermusic.com.
Studio Twelve brings you the people, stories and ideas that define Colorado. Watch Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on PBS12 or stream anytime on PBS12 Passport and YouTube.
#PeytanPorter #AlwaysColorado #StudioTwelve #PBS12 #ColoradoMusic
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- Paige Goss // The Business of Colorado
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- 7:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Recorded at 2026 Colorado Startup Week, this conversation with entrepreneur Paige Goss explores the realities of building, funding and growing a company. Paige has experienced business from multiple perspectives, including employee, founder and CEO, and recently navigated the sale of part of the company she built. She brings a candid founder’s perspective to a broader conversation about entrepreneurship, capital and what it takes to build a successful company in Colorado.
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- Katie Trexler, Author of "What Do I Tell My Daughter?" (Full Interview)
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- 22:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- She had the career. The family. The life so many people dream about.
And, then a big decision changed it all on a dime.
At the time, she believed leaving her dream job was the right choice for her family. But what followed forced Katie to confront a question she never expected to ask: Who am I when the life I built no longer feels like mine?
Through heartbreak, reinvention, a new marriage, and a journey back to herself, Katie discovered that sometimes losing the life you thought you wanted can lead you to the life you were really meant to live.
Now, she’s opening up about the lessons she learned about her identity, motherhood, and finding true happiness—and sharing them with her daughter and readers everywhere in her new book, What Do I Tell My Daughter?
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- Katie Trexler on Leaving Her Dream Job for Her Dream Life
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- 14:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- She had the career. The family. The life so many people dream about.
And, then a big decision changed it all on a dime.
At the time, she believed leaving her dream job was the right choice for her family. But what followed forced Katie to confront a question she never expected to ask: Who am I when the life I built no longer feels like mine?
Through heartbreak, reinvention, a new marriage, and a journey back to herself, Katie discovered that sometimes losing the life you thought you wanted can lead you to the life you were really meant to live.
Now, she’s opening up about the lessons she learned about her identity, motherhood, and finding true happiness—and sharing them with her daughter and readers everywhere in her new book, What Do I Tell My Daughter?
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- Colorado Inside Out: The 2026 Ballot, Gas Station Drugs, & Boulder v Big Oil
- Runtime
- 29:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This week’s Colorado Inside Out acknowledges how the 2026 election season is entering a new phase with ballots now heading to voters. The race for governor takes center stage, along with the growing challenge of housing affordability. The panel looks at a changing drug landscape, from contaminated vape cartridges to a new synthetic opioid and the growing scrutiny of kratom. And the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear Boulder’s climate case against ExxonMobil and Suncor.
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- The Underexplored World of Women's Health: Menopause
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- 28:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Menopause can bring symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes and weight gain, but women don’t have to simply tough it out. Kyle Dyer sits with Dr. Katie Rustici, a menopause specialist, to discuss the differences between perimenopause and menopause, hormone and non-hormonal treatment options, and why finding informed, specialized care matters.
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- The Underexplored World of Women's Health: PMOS (Previously Known as PCOS)
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- 19:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Kyle Dyer sits with Dr. Melanie Cree and her patient, Grace Hamilton, to learn about PMOS (previously known as PCOS). They discuss the condition’s new name, symptoms, challenges with diagnosis, and the metabolic health risks it can bring. Grace shares her personal journey and how finding the right diagnosis and treatment changed her life.
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- How Evolve Grew From 21 Vacation Rentals to Over 30,000 | Business of Colorado
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- 14:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Evolve started with just 21 vacation rental properties and now has more than 30,000 across the country. At Colorado Startup Week, Frannie Matthews sits down with Evolve co-founder and CEO Brian Egan to talk about building the Denver-based company and the lessons he learned along the way.
Egan shares how his background in hospitality and law led him to entrepreneurship, what it took to find Evolve's target customer and scale the business, and why growth sometimes means turning down opportunities. He also reflects on raising early capital, navigating setbacks, and staying focused on what makes a business work.
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- Colorado’s Mother Cabrini: Retracing Her Footsteps in Italy, Part 2 | Studio Twelve
- Runtime
- 4:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Cabrini Day is a paid state holiday in Colorado, observed on the first Monday of October since 2020 in honor of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. The land in Golden that is now home to Mother Cabrini Shrine was the first summer camp for the orphaned girls she cared for, but her work in Colorado started thousands of miles away.
In Part 2, Studio Twelve's Kyle Dyer travels to Codogno, Italy, with three dozen Coloradans. They visit the motherhouse where Mother Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in November 1880, and they bring petitions from the Denver community to leave under the pillow in her bedroom.
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- Votes and Dreams: The Women Who Shaped Colorado History | Studio Twelve
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Colorado women were among the first in the country to gain the right to vote, but the fight for political voice and equal rights extended far beyond the ballot box.
Votes and Dreams: At the Ballot and Beyond at the Center for Colorado Women’s History in Denver traces roughly 100 years of women’s history, from the Declaration of Sentiments and Colorado’s 1893 women’s suffrage referendum to the women who continued pushing for greater political and civil rights.
Exhibit developer Margaux Miller shares some of the historic documents, objects, and stories featured in the exhibition, including an 1893 ballot, the role of women’s clubs in grassroots organizing, and a portrait of Pat Schroeder, the first Colorado woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Votes and Dreams is on display at the Center for Colorado Women’s History through March 31, 2027.
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- Season 2, Ep. 22 - Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve
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- 59:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On this episode of “Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve,” we meet the co-founder and CEO of Evolve, who shares the hard-earned lessons of building a successful vacation rental company, including why saying “no” is as important as saying “yes.” Then, we travel from Colorado to Italy to uncover the remarkable story behind the Colorado shrine honoring Mother Cabrini and her legacy of caring for immigrants, miners, and orphaned girls. Plus, we step inside the “Votes and Dreams” exhibition at the Center for Colorado Women’s History and explore the Colorado women who broke barriers and helped shape our state’s history.
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- Colorado Inside Out: Midterms, Hudson ICE Facility, Denver Cares, & DPS | September 25, 2026
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- 29:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- With Colorado ballots heading out next week, election security is in focus, and a last-minute lawsuit is challenging the proposed graduated income tax measure. Immigration detention is back in the spotlight, with a new legal fight over a planned facility in Hudson and continued concerns about the Aurora facility. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is talking affordability with New York’s mayor, while Denver Health funding is in dispute and a new campaign is promoting the city. Colorado schools are preparing for the "October Count," while Denver Public Schools is asking voters to approve $44 million in property-tax revenue and facing questions about leadership, spending and the cost of outside legal help.
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- Violin & Cello Restoration, Mexican-American Heritage, & Giving Back | Studio Twelve
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- 6:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Eric Trujillo, owner and luthier at Mi Vida Strings in Westminster, Colorado, has built a career repairing and restoring violins, cellos, and other string instruments. His work is also deeply connected to his Mexican-American heritage, family traditions, and generations of craftsmanship.
Eric shares how he found his way into violin restoration, why preserving his culture matters in the string-instrument world, and how Mi Vida Strings helps connect young musicians with instruments they may not otherwise be able to access.
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- Colorado’s Mother Cabrini: Retracing Her Footsteps in Italy, Part 1 | Studio Twelve
- Runtime
- 7:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, known as Mother Cabrini, first came to Colorado in 1902 and left a lasting legacy in the state. In 2026, 80 years after her canonization, a group of Coloradans traveled to Italy to retrace her early life and better understand the woman behind the history.
PBS12’s Kyle Dyer follows the pilgrimage through Mother Cabrini’s birthplace, the places where she lived and worked, and Rome, where her legacy remains visible today. The journey offers a closer look at the life and influence of the woman honored each October with Frances Xavier Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday in the U.S. recognizing a woman.
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- How Colorado’s Oldest Roller Rink Changed One Woman’s Life | Studio Twelve
- Runtime
- 9:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- SOCO Skateland has been a gathering place in Trinidad, Colorado, for generations. For owner Jaime Johnson, the roller rink also became a path out of homelessness and addiction.
Now 12 years sober, Jaime shares how Skateland gave her a safe place, a sense of purpose, and a second chance, and how she later fought to save it for her community.
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- Cystic Fibrosis, Organ Transplant, & Motherhood | Studio Twelve
- Runtime
- 8:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Inka Nisinbaum was born with cystic fibrosis and received a double-lung and liver transplant at 23. More than two decades later, she is a mother, author, and transplant survivor.
Inka shares her journey through cystic fibrosis, organ transplantation, chronic rejection, and motherhood, along with the story behind her memoir, The Anomaly: Living Off Donated Organs and Dark Humor.
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- Season 2, Ep. 21 - Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve
- Runtime
- 54:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve brings you stories of courage, resilience, discovery, and connection — stories that remind us that sometimes the most powerful stories are happening right here at home. From extraordinary journeys of survival, like Inka Nisinbaum, a triple transplant survivor to the history of Mother Cabrini, Colorado's Saint and an inside look into the unique communities that shape our state like SOCO Skateland in Trinidad.
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- Colorado Startup Week 2026 // Seth Levine, Investor and Author
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- 59:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of The Business of Colorado, Frannie Matthews sits down with investor and author Seth Levine to discuss dynamic capitalism and what it takes to build an economy that works for more people.
In his book Capital Evolution, Seth examines how capitalism can evolve to expand access to opportunity and wealth creation while preserving the dynamism that drives innovation and economic growth.
They discuss the importance of upward mobility and a financially healthy middle class, and how entrepreneurship, investment, and ownership can create pathways to greater economic participation.
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- Colorado Inside Out: Midterms, Medicaid Budget Crisis, Data Centers, & Optiv | September 18, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- All systems are go after this week’s Supreme Court ruling — voting by mail will continue as planned, with Colorado ballots heading to voters in two weeks.
Also in two weeks, a major change is coming to the Colorado River as the federal government takes over management.
Washington and Colorado are moving in different directions on energy and the environment, while data centers are heating up the debate.
And what will it take for office attendance in Denver to rebound? Our Insiders weigh in on Colorado Inside Out.
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- Colorado Startup Week 2026 // Nicole Glaros, General Partner at Matchstick Ventures
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- 22:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Recorded at 2026 Colorado Startup Week, this conversation with investor and longtime ecosystem builder Nicole Glaros explores Colorado entrepreneurship through a systems lens. An early leader at Techstars and now a General Partner at Matchstick Ventures, Nicole has watched Colorado’s startup community evolve from its early days into the complex ecosystem it is today. The conversation explores how the pieces of that ecosystem connect, where opportunities may exist to strengthen it and how the environment for founders is changing.
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- Colorado Startup Week 2026 // Zaneta Kelsey, Co-Founder and CEO of Access Mode
- Runtime
- 19:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Recorded at 2026 Colorado Startup Week, this conversation with Zaneta Kelsey, co-founder and CEO of Access Mode, continues a discussion begun at Startup Week a year earlier. Access Mode works with entrepreneurs who have historically faced barriers to the networks, resources and capital needed to grow technology companies. Zaneta shares an update on the organization’s work and brings a founder-focused perspective to the broader conversation about access, opportunity and what entrepreneurs need to succeed.
