Colorado Inside Out

Plans for Colorado’s midterm election are moving forward, as new federal efforts regarding mail ballots create some confusion. Election officials everything will go as planned. On Colorado Inside Out, we look at the latest measures to make the ballot as the deadline to qualify appraoches. In Denver, could a rising Democratic Socialist movement give mayoral challenger Shontel Lewis a real shot against Mike Johnston? And with devastating wildfires prompting Colorado to seek federal disaster aid, will the federal government provide some help? 

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 Insiders weigh in on some of the many issues that will make the statewide ballot in November.

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 burning, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse is a lead sponsor of a new Wildfire Response and Readiness Act in Washington. And we get the latest on the Broncos’ proposed stadium district, as questions remain about the site, timeline and massive development surrounding it.

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 this powerful landscape as we look toward the next 150 years.

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 Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction program as a new pack is confirmed in Eagle County.

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 as wildfires, extreme heat, and water concerns continue, our Insiders examine Colorado’s capacity to respond.

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 close elections, from ballot curing to automatic recounts. Then, as dangerous wildfires burn across the state heading into the Fourth of July holiday, we discuss preparedness, public safety, and the responsibility we all share in preventing the next fire.

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 Woods plea deal involving mishandled DNA evidence and closes with a remembrance of journalist and former panelist Lynn Bartels.