Cultivating Crime

Legalizing marijuana in Colorado was supposed to weaken the illegal market. An "Insight" investigation shows just the opposite.
"Cultivating Crime"
Watch the full program now online and explore the report:
- How Colorado became a major exporter of illegal marijuana
- By the numbers: illegal marijuana in Colorado
- Colorado law enforcement working to unravel complex networks of illegal marijuana grow houses
- Immigrants are frequently caught in Colorado black market marijuana operations, raising concerns about exploitation
- Colorado marijuana traced to 34 states, with Florida becoming a common destination
Insight reports
Stage set for new gun debate as updated red flag bill is filed
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The Colorado legislature will consider a new red flag measure to create a legal method to remove firearms from people with mental illness deemed to be an extreme risk to themselves or others.
Read More"Insight with John Ferrugia" and RMPBS Honored at the duPont-Columbia Awards
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Rocky Mountain PBS joined some of the top journalism organizations in the nation when it received an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award this year.
Read More"Red Flag Law" Bill to be Introduced in Upcoming Legislative Session
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Incoming House Majority Leader says he will introduce a bill allowing involuntary treatment of mentally ill and temporary safekeeping of firearms. With Democrats now in control of both the House and Senate, Alec Garnett (D-Dist 2) believes the measure has necessary support to pass.
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2018 Election Coverage
A new season of "Insight with John Ferrugia" begins in October with weekly programs and online content to help you prepare for the November elections.

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Before you vote, meet the statewide candidates and learn about the top ballot measures.
Impact
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About Insight:
Nationally-recognized investigative journalist John Ferrugia, delves into some of the most pressing – and often unseen or misunderstood – issues facing Coloradans.
"Insight" is in-depth, independent and incisive. It’s public media storytelling at its best. And it’s the kind of journalism that inspires the public to make Colorado an even better place to live. John and a team of investigative journalists – including former national correspondent Lori Jane Gliha – present thoughtful, thoroughly researched stories of significance for Colorado. Sometimes the show has the feel of a Frontline-type documentary. Sometimes it includes extended Nightline-type interviews with the newsmakers who have the power to affect change.