Opinionated and passionate people from across the state tackle hot topics from local, regional, national and international news and current events. Award-winning journalist Cynthia Hessin hosts this weekly, Emmy-winning series on Rocky Mountain PBS.
Episode #749
December 25, 2009
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Episode #748
December 18, 2009
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Episode #747
December 11, 2009
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Episode #746
December 4, 2009
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Episode #745
November 27, 2009
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Episode #744
November 20, 2009
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Medical Marijuana
November 13, 2009
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This week, our panelists discuss the messy legal situation surrounding ...
Women, Power and Politics
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November 6, 2009
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Since the historic trajectories of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, how ...
The Economy of Snow
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October 30, 2009
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Is the coming winter season going to help the state recover from the recession? ...
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
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October 23, 2009
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A symposium in Denver this week looks at the complexities of why we're ...
Transportation Funding and Construction
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October 16, 2009
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Thanks to a law passed earlier this year, Colorado vehicle owners are ...
Our Energy Future
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October 9, 2009
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On this week's edition of "Colorado State of Mind," the Emmy Award-winning ...
Latinos in the U.S.
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September 25, 2009
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The impact of Latinos on American society will get even stronger over ...
State Funding Cuts
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September 18, 2009
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This week, our expert panel will discuss funding cuts for everything from ...
President Obama's Speeches
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September 11, 2009
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A roundtable of local journalists assesses reactions to President Obama's ...
End-of-Life Care
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September 4, 2009
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It's one of the controversies that has emerged in the current national ...
Environmental Protections
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August 28, 2009
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The state recently issued new rules about road development on the most ...
Foreclosures
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August 21, 2009
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Colorado was one of the early red-flag areas in the housing/financial ...
Iran and U.S. Relations
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August 14, 2009
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What should the U.S. do about Iran, what can it do, and, when it comes ...
H1N1 Virus
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August 7, 2009
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This week's program takes a look at the H1N1 virus, also known as swine ...
"Race to the Top"
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July 31, 2009
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With billions of dollars available to states, from federal stimulus aid ...
Health Care
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July 24, 2009
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Time to check in again on health care reform, as legislation moves into ...
Local Arts Organizations - How Are They Faring?
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July 17, 2009
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With summer in full swing, many people are taking advantage of outdoor ...
Obama's Report Card
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July 10, 2009
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Six months into his tenure, how is the 44th U.S. president progressing ...
Climate Change Bill
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July 3, 2009
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Passed by a narrow vote in the U.S. House last weekend, the closely-watched ...
Foreclosures in Colorado
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June 26, 2009
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Colorado was one of the early red-flag areas in the housing crisis that ...
The Future of News
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June 19, 2009
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How much are you willing to pay for daily news? Do you want it to come ...
Sonia Sotomayor
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June 12, 2009
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A panel of distinguished Colorado legal minds discusses the confirmation ...
Stimulus Plan & Colorado Taxpayers
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June 5, 2009
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As the new "owners" of General Motors and several financial institutions, ...
Governor Ritter
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May 29, 2009
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A panel of Colorado journalists discusses the leadership of Gov. Bill ...
2009 Legislative Session
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May 22, 2009
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With record low funding to work with and a variety of competing needs, ...
Our Infrastructure Needs
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May 15, 2009
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As cities around the country work to replace crumbling infrastructure, ...
Health Care Update
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May 8, 2009
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The legislature has passed one major bill to help more Coloradans afford ...
The Economy
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April 24, 2009
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What do the economic indicators say about our recession? Do Colorado consumers ...
2009 Legislative Session
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April 17, 2009
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From the proposals to limit cell phone use while driving, to the possibility ...
Ward Churchill Verdict
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April 10, 2009
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The long saga of Professor Ward Churchill has ended with a civil jury ...
Education
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April 3, 2009
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Colorado educators are watching with interest the evolution of educational ...
Health Care
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March 27, 2009
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In advance of the much-anticipated PBS "Frontline" documentary "Sick Around ...
Cost of the Death Penalty
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March 20, 2009
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Will our system of crime and punishment be changed by the recession? In ...
Colorado Media
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March 13, 2009
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Rocky Mountain News is now a thing of the past. What impact does this ...
Colorado Housing Market
first aired:
March 6, 2009
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Foreclosures in Colorado seem to indicate the hemorrhaging has slowed ...
Federal Stimulus Package & Energy
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February 27, 2009
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Now that President Obama has put Colorado energy in the spotlight with ...
Education Issues
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February 20, 2009
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Should all graduates of Colorado high schools qualify for in-state tuition ...
CEO Salaries
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February 13, 2009
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Washington is now regulating rates of pay for CEOs. Is this a case of ...
Talks with Iran
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February 6, 2009
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President Obama says it's time for the U.S. to engage in direct diplomatic ...
Cell Phones and Driving
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January 23, 2009
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A bill recently introduced in the Colorado legislature raises the question: ...
Blacks in America
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January 16, 2009
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With the unprecedented prominence of African Americans in politics - from ...
State Funding for Higher Education
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January 9, 2009
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Should Colorado's universities and colleges be cut from the state budget ...
Top Stories of 2008 - Part 2
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January 2, 2009
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A rundown of the top news stories in Colorado in 2008. A panel of reporters ...
Top Stories of 2008
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December 26, 2008
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A rundown of the top news stories in Colorado in 2008. A panel of reporters ...
Energy Industry in Colorado
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December 19, 2008
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This week's program takes a look at Colorado's energy industry. With new ...
Immigration and Our Work Force
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December 12, 2008
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In industries across Colorado, there's concern about how the economy is ...
The Future of Education
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December 5, 2008
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What does the future hold for K-12 education in our state, given tough ...
The Media and Obama
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November 28, 2008
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This week on "Colorado State of Mind," the Emmy-winning series on Rocky ...
Colorado General Assembly
first aired:
November 21, 2008
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Features a discussion about our state legislature and where it is headed. ...
Health Care
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November 14, 2008
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This week's program features a discussion about health care. While the ...
The Post-Election Political Climate
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November 7, 2008
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Now that we know who's headed to the White House and what Congress and ...
Iraq and Afghanistan
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October 31, 2008
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This week on Colorado State of Mind: the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. ...
Media Coverage of the 2008 Election
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October 24, 2008
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This week's program features a roundtable discussion with members of the ...
Amendment 58 and the Economy
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October 17, 2008
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How will Colorado's economy fare in the expected recession? Also, a closer ...
Schaffer vs. Udall
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October 10, 2008
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This special edition of "Colorado State of Mind" features a debate between ...
Amendment 48 on the Colorado Ballot
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October 3, 2008
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The controversial initiative would define a "person" as a fertilized embryo ...
Colorado Ballot
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September 12, 2008
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A closer look at Amendment 59 on the statewide ballot, which would adjust ...
Palin's Impact on Presidential Race
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September 5, 2008
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A discussion on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential ...
Convention Preview
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August 15, 2008
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Four longtime Colorado politicians discuss the upcoming Democratic National ...
The 2008 Democratic National Convention
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August 1, 2008
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After all the months of planning, is Denver ready to host tens of thousands ...
Our State's Future
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July 25, 2008
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How do we feel about our state? Is Colorado moving in the right direction? ...
Media Coverage
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July 18, 2008
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This week's program takes on the media - what it covers and why. How much ...
Immigration
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July 11, 2008
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U.S. immigration policy holds a special interest for Hispanic voters, ...
Soaring Gas Prices
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June 27, 2008
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Gas prices are at an all-time high. What are the causes and culprits? ...
Unions
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June 20, 2008
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Tens of thousands of Colorado state employees are now going to be part ...
Campaign Coverage
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June 13, 2008
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Will the media's coverage of the presidential campaign change, now that ...
Dealing with Our Enemies
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June 6, 2008
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How should the U.S. deal with its enemies in the Middle East? Should we ...
A Special Chair for Conservative Thought?
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May 30, 2008
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Should the University of Colorado spend nine million dollars to endow ...
Looking Ahead to 2009 Legislative Session
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May 23, 2008
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This week, Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon along with Senator Shawn ...
Prioritizing Care in a Crisis
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May 16, 2008
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This week, the ethics of treating a pandemic. If resources are limited, ...
Legislative Roundup
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May 9, 2008
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This week, House Speaker Andrew Romanoff (D-Denver); Rep. Claire Levy ...
Olympic Boycott, Training Centers
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May 2, 2008
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This week, should the U.S. boycott the Olympics in China? Also, is the ...
Health Care Reform with Special Guest T.R. Reid
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April 11, 2008
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This week, journalist T.R. Reid of the Washington Post talks about his ...
Dick Lamm Talks Intergenerational Equity
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April 4, 2008
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This week, former Colorado Governor Dick Lamm and others discuss intergenerational ...
Preserving DNA Evidence/Death Penalty in Child Rape Cases
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March 28, 2008
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Two bills now in play at the state legislature may change Colorado law ...
Affirmative Action/Fair Wages for Women
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March 21, 2008
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This week, panelists discuss new Colorado ballot initiatives dealing with ...
Same Sex Classrooms
first aired:
March 14, 2008
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They're beginning to catch on here in Colorado. Will they take the kids ...
What to do About Traffic on I-70?
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March 7, 2008
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This week, Senator Chris Romer and other panelists discuss traffic on ...
Hate Crime/National I.D.
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February 29, 2008
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This week, panelists discuss a boy in a Denver area middle school who ...
Tax Rebates/Bruce Benson
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February 22, 2008
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This week, panelists talk tax rebates. After April 15, you may get a check ...
Legislative Roundup
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February 15, 2008
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This week, panelists discuss items on the table in the state legislature ...
Water: Supply & Demand in Colorado
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February 8, 2008
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This week's show is all about water. It's the eternal struggle in Colorado-water's ...
Colorado's Super Tuesday
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February 1, 2008
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This week, panelists talk about the Colorado Caucuses. Colorado is one ...
By the People: Education in Colorado
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January 25, 2008
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This week's episode is an Education Focus Edition following Jim Lehrer's ...
Former Governor Lamm Talks Sustainability
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January 18, 2008
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This week, former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm talks about why he and ...
Colorado's Fiscal Straitjacket/Mortgage Lending Crisis
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January 11, 2008
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House Speaker Andrew Romanoff is among the guests this week who will discuss ...
Health Care Reform
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January 4, 2008
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Health care reform for Colorado consumers is on the horizon this month, ...
Top News Stories of 2007
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December 28, 2007
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Four Colorado journalists discuss the top Colorado news stories of the ...
Diversity Video/Religion & Politics
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December 21, 2007
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This week panelists talk about the city of Denver's controversial diversity ...
Focus Edition: Immigration in Colorado
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December 14, 2007
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This week is a special focus edition about immigration in Colorado. As ...
Media Ownership
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December 7, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss media ownership. Does it matter how many ...
Plain Language/Politics and Progress
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November 30, 2007
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Panelists discuss a bill before Congress that attempts to legislate clarity. ...
Farm Subsidies/Barring Bush on Iran
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November 23, 2007
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This week: Does the reauthorization of the U.S. farm bill contain unnecessary ...
Iraq Death Toll
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November 16, 2007
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This week, panelists talk about the death toll in Iraq. It was lower last ...
Contraceptives in High School
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November 9, 2007
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This week, panelists talk about passing out contraceptives to kids in ...
Bush and Cuba
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November 2, 2007
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This week, panelists talk about President Bush's latest message to Cuba. ...
The Media's Effect on the News
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October 26, 2007
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This week, host Greg Dobbs is back with a panel of media experts to discuss ...
The Colorado Economy
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October 19, 2007
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This week, executive producer Cynthia Hessin hosts a focus edition on ...
Health Care Reform
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October 12, 2007
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This week, executive producer Cynthia Hessin hosts a focus edition on ...
Airline Delays/The Pledge of Allegiance
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October 5, 2007
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This week, "Colorado State of Mind" takes on airline delays. They've become ...
Michael Brown & National Response Framework
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September 28, 2007
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This week, Michael Brown, former head of FEMA during Hurricane Katrina, ...
The Future of American Trucking
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September 21, 2007
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This week, panelists talk NAFTA and the American truck driver. A NAFTA ...
Iraq Report
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September 14, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss the report from General David Petreaus about ...
Juvenile Offenders/Larry Craig
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September 7, 2007
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This week, panelists take on Governor Ritter's new executive clemency ...
Guest Worker Program
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August 31, 2007
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This week's very special "Colorado State of Mind" takes on two hot immigration ...
Progress in Iraq?/Marijuana Law
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August 24, 2007
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U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn of Colorado Springs declared that Bush's ...
Focus Edition: Education
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August 17, 2007
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This week's show is a special focus edition on education. Guests discuss ...
Farm Subsidies/Ethics in Congress
first aired:
August 10, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss the nation's recently passed farm bill. Are ...
Abortion in Colorado
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August 3, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss a new ballot initiative to ban abortion in ...
Focus Edition: Safety and Security in Colorado
first aired:
July 27, 2007
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Showing America in a "heightened threat environment" because of Al-Qaeda's ...
Time to Impeach? / Capitol Shooting
first aired:
July 20, 2007
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Is it time to impeach? Citizens and politicians are demanding that impeachment ...
Is Talk Radio Running America?/Diversity in Schools
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July 13, 2007
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This week panelists discuss Trent Lott's recent statement that "talk radio ...
Did the Media Go Too Far?/The Future of Newspapers
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July 6, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss the suicide of former city attorney Larry ...
Religion & Taxis/Fireworks Bans
first aired:
June 29, 2007
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Should cab drivers be allowed to refuse a fare on the basis of religious ...
Energy Bill/State Fair Funding
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June 22, 2007
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Congress' sweeping new energy bill calls for improving fuel standards ...
International Space Station Funding
first aired:
June 15, 2007
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On this week's show, should NASA continue to spend money to finish the ...
Crowded Presidential Race/Lobbying Ban
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June 8, 2007
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Executive producer and guest host Cynthia Hessin leads a discussion about ...
Gas Gouging/Colorado Transportation
first aired:
June 1, 2007
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With gas prices still climbing, should the government intervene and go ...
Immigration Reform
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May 25, 2007
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On this week's show: Congress' current immigration reform proposal is ...
Gas Prices/National ID
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May 18, 2007
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This week, panelists take on the high price of gas in Colorado. Gas prices ...
Defining Success in Iraq/Colorado's Presidential Caucuses
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May 11, 2007
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This week, panelists take on President Bush's new definition of success ...
Colorado Legislature Reports on First Session
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May 4, 2007
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On this week's show, Greg Dobbs hosts the leaders of the Colorado legislature. ...
High School Graduations/Oil Drill Chill
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April 13, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss a new bill that would allow school districts ...
Stem Cell Debate
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April 6, 2007
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This week, panelists explore the politics of using embryonic stem cells ...
CSAP Testing & Executive Privilege
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March 30, 2007
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On this week's show, a Denver school tells its African American students ...
Protecting Small Retailers
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March 23, 2007
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On this week's show, panelists discuss the rules of retail. Big retailers ...
Labor Legislation
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March 16, 2007
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Will it work for the AFL-CIO to pressure for pro-labor legislation in ...
State Anti-War Resolution
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March 9, 2007
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On this week's show, panelists discuss the anti-war resolution being debated ...
Book Controversy
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March 2, 2007
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On this week's show, panelists take on two books in the news. One is ...
The Anti-Smoking Movement
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February 23, 2007
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On this week's show, panelists talk about the latest anti-smoking efforts. ...
Colorado Death Penalty
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February 16, 2007
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This week, panelists take on the death penalty in Colorado. A house committee ...
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
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February 9, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss the cervical cancer vaccine for young girls. ...
Bush vs. Congress on Troop Surge
first aired:
February 2, 2007
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This week, panelists take on the showdown between congressional democrats ...
Obama in the Running?/Smoking Ban in Casinos
first aired:
January 26, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss the 2008 presidential race. Barack Obama's ...
Mistakes in Iraq/Ethics in State Legislature
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January 19, 2007
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This week, panelists discuss President Bush's recent admission that he's ...
New Congress/Clergy Sex Scandals
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January 12, 2007
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Immigration/Castro
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January 5, 2007
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