Colorado Public Television
Studio Twelve Ep. 46: DIA Disruptions, Housing Innovation & Mental Health in Colorado
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 46: DIA Disruptions, Housing Innovation & Mental Health in Colorado
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- 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
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- 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
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- Balancing the State's Budget | Clip from Colorado Inside Out March 13, 2026
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Colorado’s budget needs to be balanced, but how do lawmakers get it there? Our panel breaks it down in this clip from the Friday, March 13, 2026 episode of Colorado Inside Out.
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- Colorado This Week: Warm Winter, Tina Peters Delay, Budget Battles | March 13, 2026
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- 29:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The energy of our panelists is high this week. With weather temperatures and gas prices so high, energy policies and water rights are pressing topics. Our Insiders have strong opinions about how Polis is handling the Tina Peters possible clemency. Will the state Legislators balance the budget? And Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is challenging the new director's recomendations and the motive is worth discussing. Watch this week for this and more.
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- David Cohen on Being Pitched Uber | Clip from The Business of Colorado
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Techstars founder and CEO David Cohen still remembers the first time he heard the Uber pitch and why it immediately stood out.
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/WFUZCNP8P48
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- Studio Twelve Ep 44: Building Better Futures, Colorado Affordability & Functional Art
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- 56:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Studio Twelve previews the Colorado Environmental Film Festival documentary Build Better Futures, highlighting at-risk youth learning sustainable construction. The Colorado Inside Out panel examines affordability challenges across the state, and we step inside Switchwood to see handcrafted functional art. Plus community gardening with DUG, the Doodle Desk, and a vintage Nathaniel Rateliff performance.
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- Clemency to Tina Peters | Clip from Colorado Inside Out, March 6, 2026
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Should Governor Polis grant clemency to Tina Peters? All 66 Democratic state legislatures say ‘no.’ Our panel weighs the issue in this clip from tonight’s Colorado Inside Out.
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- SwitchWood’s Handmade Wooden Bow Ties and Sunglasses | Heart of the West
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- 6:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Drew, founder of SwitchWood, creates handcrafted accessories using reclaimed materials. What started as a magnetic wooden bow tie grew into a line of wooden sunglasses, watches, and jewelry made from repurposed wood and everyday materials.
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- Colorado This Week: Tina Peters Clemency, Colorado Primaries, Denver DNC | March 6, 2026
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- 29:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Are Colorado lawmakers OK with us being overcharged at DIA, at concerts or at sports games? The Insiders discuss the defeat of a bill that would have helped out with that. Also, Caucuses are underway in our state and in this election year will the Governor grant clemency to Tina Peters? Our Insiders have a lot to say about these topics and more on this episode of CIO.
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- Rep. Brittany Pettersen on Medicaid Cuts and Colorado’s Mental Health Crisis | Studio Twelve
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Colorado has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the country. Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen discusses how proposed Medicaid cuts could impact mental health care, rural hospitals, and families trying to access treatment. She also shares how her own family’s experiences shape her work to expand behavioral health services and reduce stigma.
If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 for Colorado’s 24-hour crisis line.
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- David Cohen on Mentorship, Pitching, & Building Companies That Last | The Business of Colorado
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- 13:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- At Colorado Startup Week, PBS12’s Frannie Matthews sits down with Techstars co-founder David Cohen, recently honored by the Colorado Technology Association with the Robert Newman Lifetime Achievement Award. Cohen shares what founders need to get right in the first 60 seconds of a pitch, why mentorship and follow-through matter, and how to build a company with staying power, even as the market swings back toward fundamentals like cash flow and profitability.
Funding for Business of Colorado and PBS12 is provided in part by our Business of Colorado partner, Collegiate Peaks Bank, and from the generous support of viewers like you!
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 43 Switchwood, Brittany Pettersen, David Cohen & More
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- 59:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- From handcrafted “functional art” at Switchwood to a Lifetime Achievement honor for tech leader David Cohen, this week’s Studio Twelve highlights Colorado creativity and innovation. We explore the debate over data centers, sit down with Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen on the state of mental health, preview Doodle Desk with Penfield Tate, and discover affordable winter fun in Frisco.
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- Winter Fun without Resort Prices in Frisco | Clip from Studio Twelve
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- PBS12's Erica McClaugherty traveled to Frisco, Colorado to check out some of the more budget friendly activities you can do in the winter!
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- Voter ID Laws & Mail-In Voting | Clip from Colorado Inside Out, February 27, 2026
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our panel discusses the issues surrounding voter ID laws and mail-in voting in this clip from our most recent episode of Colorado Inside Out.
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- Colorado This Week: Denver Immigration Order, Mail Voting Debate, Data Center Fight | Feb. 27, 2026
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- 28:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The city of Denver and state legislators continue to monitor developments at the federal level and are making plans to keep residents safe and ensure the security of our ballots. Some issues that failed in past legislative sessions could be up to us to decide in November. Data centers and tamales are also hot topics at the Capitol, but some issues that fizzled in past sessions could be up to us to decide. Our Insiders will fill you in!
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- How Colorado’s Election Process Really Works | Studio Twelve
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- How secure are Colorado mail ballots? On Studio Twelve, Kyle Dyer speaks with Amber McReynolds, former Denver Elections Director and national election expert, about election integrity, voter ID laws, ballot tracking, active voter status, and the safeguards behind Colorado’s voting system.
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- How Pantone Chooses the Color of the Year | The Business of Colorado
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- 12:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- How does Pantone choose its Color of the Year and why does it influence brands, design, and marketing worldwide?
Frannie Matthews speaks with Laurie Pressman of the Pantone Color Institute about color psychology, global trend forecasting, and the strategy behind one of the most talked-about decisions in design. From fashion and technology to branding and consumer behavior, this conversation explores how color reflects culture and shapes the way we feel and create.
Watch this Business of Colorado segment on Studio Twelve and subscribe on YouTube for more conversations on innovation, leadership, and global impact.
@myPANTONE
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- Affordable Winter Fun in Frisco | Studio Twelve
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- 11:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Winter in the mountains does not have to come with a luxury price tag.
As a busy Colorado mom, our own Erica McClaugherty is always on the lookout for ways to make real winter memories without the lift ticket prices. This time, she heads to Frisco to find adventures that are affordable, easy to access, and genuinely fun for the whole family.
From first-time fat biking and tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park to skating on Meadow Creek Pond and staying at the historic Frisco Lodge, this mountain getaway proves you can have the full Colorado winter experience without overspending.
Watch the full Studio Twelve segment on PBS12 and on YouTube for more Colorado stories.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 42: Frisco Winter Adventures, Pantone Colorado Trends and Election Talk
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- 57:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Studio Twelve explores affordable winter adventures in Frisco, from tubing, fat biking, pond skating and the Frisco Lodge. Then we examine the business and psychology of color at the Pantone Institute, talk election integrity in Colorado with Amber McReynolds, and explore the reimagined Lincoln Hills: Mountain Sanctuary exhibition and the Silverthorne Ice Castles.
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- Colorado This Week: Surveillance Debate, Prostitution Bill, Prison Labor Ruling, | Feb 20th, 2026
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- 29:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The panelists discuss the latest information about Flock's monitoring programs and the exit of Palantir's headquarters from Denver. Will Colorado become the first state in the country to decriminalize prostitution? A ruling against the CDOC found they violated the state's constitution by forcing prisoners to work by threatening punishment. And redistricting Congressional boundaries may be on the ballot this year.
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- Colorado This Week: Human Trafficking Sentences, GOP Cash Struggles, Election Trust | Feb. 13, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Common Sense Institute released a new study on human trafficking in Colorado, and the data proves to be worthy of discussion. How does fundraising affect elections? Our guests offer their thoughts on the security of elections. And we finish our show discussing the growth of Greeley and the economic development challenges they are facing.
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- Lincoln Hills Mountain Sanctuary at History Colorado | Studio Twelve
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- 8:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Lincoln Hills Mountain Sanctuary exhibition at the History Colorado Center explores the legacy of Lincoln Hills, once the largest African American recreational resort west of the Mississippi River.
Founded in the 1920s, Lincoln Hills became a place of refuge during segregation, welcoming families, civil rights leaders, and jazz musicians to Colorado’s foothills.
Terri Gentry shares personal memories, family history, and why preserving these stories matters today.
Learn more at HistoryColorado.org and LincolnHillsCares.org.
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- Anti-ICE Sentiment in CO | Clip from Colorado Inside Out January 30, 2026
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our CIO panel discusses the state of anti-ICE sentiment in Colorado and the latest legislative proposals to address the issue in this clip from tonight’s episode.
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- Studio Twelve Ep 40: Black History Month: Colorado Voices & Cultural Legacy
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- 58:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- This Studio Twelve Black History Month special spotlights the people and places shaping Black culture in Colorado. The episode features Lincoln Hills: Mountain Sanctuary at History Colorado, muralist Thomas “Detour” Evans, Doodle Desk with Alton Dillard, the Trybal African Speakeasy, Humanize: Women in the Workforce with Barbara Brooks, and jazz-inspired artist Darrell Anderson—honoring legacy, creativity, and community.
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- Inside the Ice Castles of Silverthorne | Studio Twelve
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- 7:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A family winter visit to Ice Castles reveals what it takes to build a frozen city made entirely of ice. From towering crystals and tunnels to glowing walls lit from within, this Studio Twelve segment goes behind the scenes with the builders, engineers, and artists who construct the castle layer by layer each winter.
The Ice Castles are part art, part engineering, and completely temporary, shaped by water, weather, and thousands of hours of work. As the season comes to an end, the experience serves as a reminder that some of the most magical places are meant to be experienced in the moment.
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- Colorado This Week: Gun Laws, Shrinking Workforce, Denver Mayor Race, & more | Feb 6, 2026
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- This week our panelists discuss 2nd amendment rights, a new report that shows Colorado's labor force is shrinking, Dr Lisa Calderon is adding her name to the mayoral run in Denver and energy is at the table for discussion today. Join Colorado Inside Out for a discussion on the latest in Colorado politics.
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- How Buena Goods Keeps Community at the Center| The Business of Colorado
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- 7:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Based in Salida, Buena Goods has built a small manufacturing business rooted in craftsmanship and community.
In this Business of Colorado segment, host Frannie Matthews sits down with co-owner Susie Moutray to talk about growing intentionally, staying connected to the people behind the product, and why community remains central as the business evolves.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 39: Silverthorne Ice Castles, Buena Goods & Truong An Gifts
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- 56:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- This episode visits the glowing Ice Castles of Silverthorne, debuts “The Doodle Desk” with an illustrated interview on law and art with Tyrone Glover, and heads to Salida to meet the makers behind Buena Goods. We also share a short documentary on Truong An Gifts, a multigenerational business at the heart of Denver’s Little Saigon.
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- Colorado This Week: Immigration Policy, Public Voices Restricted, Cost of Living | Jan. 30, 2026
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- 28:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- National ICE events have both Denver and Colorado looking to make changes to laws and legislation. The public comment section at regular Douglas County Commission meetings is no longer and has Denver Mayor Mike Johnston set newish city goals for this year. Join this week to hear our panelists give insight into these topics and more.
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- Inside Oshkosh’s Next-Gen Airport Firefighting Truck | The Business of Colorado
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- 6:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- At the Consumer Electronics Show, Frannie Matthews takes a closer look at a new airport rescue and firefighting vehicle from Oshkosh Corporation, built for rapid response and global emergency use. The segment explores how advanced engineering, AI technology, and supply-chain strategy are shaping the future of safety vehicles worldwide.
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- Heart of the West: How Thomas “Detour” Evans Turns Community Stories Into Art
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- 9:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Colorado artist Thomas Detour Evans shares how his murals and sculptural work bring together color, history, and community participation. In this Heart of the West segment, he reflects on creating a portable mural honoring 150 years of agriculture in Colorado and the people whose stories shape the land.
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- Studio Twelve Ep. 38 Detour, Fire Truck Technology and Doodle Desk
- Runtime
- 55:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- From a bold new mural by artist Detour celebrating 150 years of Colorado agriculture to the launch of a playful illustrated interview series, this episode of Studio 12 highlights creativity, innovation, and storytelling across the state. Plus, a look at cutting-edge fire truck technology from CES, insights on declining crime trends, and a nostalgic performance from Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
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- The Doodle Desk with Tyrone Glover
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- 32:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with civil rights attorney and Colorado Inside Out panelist, Tyrone Glover, for a candid conversation about civil rights, community advocacy, and his career as an undefeated MMA fighter. As they discuss the importance of local voices, Kyle and Tyrone take on the playful challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Penfield Tate
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- 25:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist Penfield Tate to reflect on a career in law, public service, and Denver politics. Penfield shares why civic engagement and informed debate matter and why he makes time for Colorado Inside Out, while he and Kyle draw each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Carlos Martinez
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- 26:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist and president and CEO of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, Carlos Martinez. Carlos reflects on leadership, service, and building opportunity across the state. He shares why thoughtful conversation matters while he and Kyle take on the show’s signature challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Patty Calhoun
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- 24:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with legendary journalist and Colorado Inside Out panelist Patty Calhoun. Patty reflects on her path to journalism, founding Westword, and her deep love of Colorado’s community. The two take on the artistic challenge of drawing each other’s faces as they talk art, storytelling, and why local voices matter.
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- The Doodle Desk with Krista Kafer
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- 30:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with longtime Colorado Inside Out panelist and Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, civil discourse, and curiosity. Krista shares why she values informed debate and local voices while she and Kyle take on the show’s signature challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Jesse Paul
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- 28:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist and Colorado Sun co-founder Jesse Paul for a thoughtful conversation about statehouse reporting, trust in journalism, and telling stories that matter. Jesse shares why he makes time for CIO while he and Kyle take on the show’s playful challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Chris Rourke
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- 21:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist Chris Rourke to trace her winding career from broadcast news to Western Slope reporting. Chris reflects on curiosity, fairness, faith, and why she makes time for CIO, especially to bring rural perspectives into statewide conversations, all while Kyle and Chris attempt to draw each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Amber McReynolds
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- 25:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- On The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist Amber McReynolds for a thoughtful conversation about election administration, public service, and making democracy more accessible. Amber reflects on leadership, resilience, and why she makes time for CIO, all while she and Kyle take on the show’s signature challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Alton Dillard
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- 26:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist Alton Dillard to explore a career shaped by journalism, elections, and civic engagement in Denver. Alton reflects on community, authenticity, and the importance of thoughtful local dialogue, while he and Kyle draw each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Alvina Vasquez
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- 26:03
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist Alvina Vasquez to discuss her career in journalism, community storytelling, and amplifying underrepresented voices across Colorado. Alvina shares her experiences of parenthood and why local conversations matter while she and Kyle take on the series’ playful challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- The Doodle Desk with Adam Burg
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- 26:03
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this episode of The Doodle Desk, Kyle Dyer sits down with Colorado Inside Out panelist Adam Burg for an introspective conversation about public policy, research, and making complex issues understandable. Adam reflects on sobriety, honesty, and why civil local discourse matters while he and Kyle take on the show’s signature challenge of drawing each other’s faces.
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- 12 Questions: The Journalists | PBS12
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- 10:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In this edition of 12 Questions, PBS12 sits down with journalists to talk about how they found their way into the field and what the work really looks like. From curiosity and compassion to giving information context, they reflect on what it takes to tell stories that matter.
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- Murphy Houston Honored by the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame | Studio Twelve
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- 10:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- This Studio Twelve segment from PBS12 honors radio legend Murphy Houston and his induction into the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Spanning decades on Colorado airwaves, Murphy reflects on his career, his colleagues, his family, and the community that shaped a lifetime in broadcasting.
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- Colorado This Week: ICE Tensions, Wolf Pause, TABOR Fight, Statewide Crime Drops | Jan. 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- This week, our panelists discuss similarities and differences between Colorado and Minnesota, the latest pause in the Wolf reintroduction program, and what's happening in the legislature this week. They finish the show by discussing the latest report on crime in Colorado, the numbers are improving. Join us to hear different perspectives on the latest Colorado current events.
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- Colorado This Week: Budget Shortfall, Tina Peters, ICE Mask Debate, Graduation Rates | Jan. 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Legislative Session is underway and the Governor has delivered his State of the State. So, what can we expect in the next few months? The budget is tight and tensions are high. Our Insiders take a look inside the Gold Dome and share their thoughts.
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- Heart of the West: Darrell Anderson on Art, Jazz, and Community
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- 7:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Denver artist Darrell Anderson reflects on more than 40 years of creating art rooted in jazz, public spaces, and community. Born and raised in Five Points, Anderson shares how art became both an escape and a lifelong path, and how giving back through public art continues to shape his work.
He also discusses honoring Denver jazz icon Purnell Steen, using visual art to preserve the people, music, and history that define the neighborhood.
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- Child Care Funding | Clip from Colorado Inside Out, January 9, 2026
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- CIO panelist, Ed Sealover, breaks down what cuts to childcare funding from the federal government will mean for Colorado in this clip from tonight’s episode.
