As Colorado Public Television’s flagship public affairs program, this series presents a thought-provoking and in-depth weekly analysis of Colorado current affairs by a panel of highly-informed journalists, activists and professional pundits.
On this week’s Colorado Inside Out, we examine how Colorado and the Trump administration are increasingly at odds. Colorado is also taking legal action against the company running the Aurora ICE detention center over access to health records in a tuberculosis investigation. As students head back to school, new testing results show progress in some areas — and persistent gaps in others. And the…
This week on Colorado Inside Out, we examine the changing boundaries of political coverage as candidates, journalists and voters navigate debates, past statements and when family becomes part of political coverage. We explore Colorado’s very different approaches to the growing demand for data centers — and the tension between economic opportunity and demands on our resources. With wildfires still…
Colorado's campaign season begins to take shape as new polling hints at competitive races across the state. On this week’s Colorado Inside Out, we discuss the rollout of Colorado's new gun law, leadership changes at Denver City Hall, and the Colorado stories our panel believes deserve your attention as summer winds down.
As Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, Colorado Inside Out reflects on the achievements, challenges, and choices shaping the state’s next chapter. We discuss Colorado’s top ranking for education, the future of elections, and a changing political landscape. We explore the balance between growth, preservation, and protecting what makes Colorado unique. And we consider what we’ve learned from…
Colorado turns 150 years old in one week and a new statewide poll reveals what residents love, worry about, and hope for in the future. This week, Colorado Inside Out also examines Denver’s State of the City, the political strategy behind Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser’s choice of Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper as his running mate, and the ongoing debate over…
This week on Colorado Inside Out, we examine the latest debate over election integrity and what it means for trust in Colorado's elections. We also discuss whether Republicans can build unity heading into November, the mixed signals surrounding Colorado's economy, and new developments in immigration enforcement.
This week on Colorado Inside Out… a razor-thin Republican governor’s race raises questions about recounts, party unity, and what comes next for the GOP. We’ll look at the impact of Colorado’s progressive primary victories and whether they signal a broader political shift. Then, with a major transition of leadership coming to the state, what will a changing Capitol mean for Colorado’s future? And…
Colorado voters have spoken, and the primary election results are already reshaping the political conversation heading into November. This week on Colorado Inside Out, the panel breaks down the strong showing by progressive Democrats, the surprisingly close Republican race for governor, and what the primary results could mean for both parties. We also take a closer look at how Colorado administers…
With Primary Election Day just days away, Colorado Inside Out examines a campaign season coming down to the wire as voters prepare to lock in their final decisions. The Insider panel also looks at the growing role of money in Colorado politics, with major donations and outside spending shaping key races and raising questions about whether this is the new normal. The show also covers the Missy…
The primary election is almost here and the mud is flying! This week on Colorado Inside Out… we talk about who’s ahead in the final weeks and the Denver Public Schools ban on student cellphones, is it a good idea? And what’s to “HOWL” about regarding Colorado Parks and Wildlife, we dig into that discussion too. Krista Kafer fills in as Guest Host for Kyle Dyer.
Colorado ballots are in the mail, and the final sprint to Primary Day is underway. On this week’s Colorado Inside Out, we break down campaign strategy, debate season, and the role age may play in politics. Plus, federal scrutiny of metro-area school districts and financial pressures reshaping Colorado higher education.