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The Blue and You

Community Safety from the Denver Police Department.

Mon. at 10:30 am; Tues. at 3:30 pm; Wed. at noon; Thurs. at 6:30 pm; Fri. at 8 am & 9 pm; Sun. at 6:30 pm.
 
The July episode features action on patrol with two DPD female officers, Vicki Ferrari and Abbe Dorn, who recently competed on the hit television show American Gladiators. Both are assigned to central Denver's District 6, and take viewers along for the ride as they make narcotics busts and respond to fights when the early-morning LoDo bar crowd spills into the streets. Hosted by Detective John White, this episode also features the continuing story of DPD Recruit Officer Jessica Schultz and the challenges she faces in the Denver Police Academy.
 

City Club of Denver

Government and business leaders discuss local affairs.

Tues. at 12:30 pm; Wed. at 4 p.m.; Thurs. at 9 am; Fri. at 7 pm; Sun. at 8 pm.

   
  • What's wrong with U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East? Greg Dobbs spent ten years covering the Middle East for ABC News, and still travels there as chief correspondent for World Report on HDNet. Hear his impressions on what American political leaders and diplomats need to do to improve our relations with the region's leaders. (July 1-15)
  • Holding elections where voters walk away from the experience knowing their ballots will be counted fairly, accurately and efficiently…not an easy task given the recent election difficulties experienced by Denver voters. Denver Clerk and Recorder Stephanie O’Malley and Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman discuss how the City and State will be conducting the 2008 elections. (July 16-31)
 
Citywide issues examined by Council Members.
Monday & Saturday at noon; Thursday & Sunday at 7 pm; Tuesday at 8:30 am & 4:30 pm.


The initiative and referendum process leads to the placement of ballot questions for voters to decide on vital issues. How does this process work, and what has been City Council’s historical role? A City Charter question will appear on the August ballot that just may change Council’s participation. Join host Beverly Weaver, City Councilmembers Jeanne Robb and Jeanne Faatz, and Assistant City Attorney David Broadwell for this discussion.
 

Denver Press Club 

Media notables talk about their craft.

Mon. at 1 pm: Tues. at 9 am; Wed. at 12:30 pm; Fri. at 6 pm; Sun. at 9 pm.

In her new book, Boots on the Ground by Dusk, Mary Tillman shares the story of her son Pat’s extraordinary life, the meaning of patriotism, and the Tillman family’s efforts to uncover the truth about his death in Afghanistan at the hands of his fellow soldiers.
 
Denver Update 

Our weekly review of legislation, meetings, and news from City Hall, and a preview of upcoming issues.

Fri. at 5 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm; Sat. at 12:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun. at 8 am, 12:30 & 7:30 pm; Mon. at 10 am & 12:30 pm.
 
With a fresh new look, a new show debuts every Friday. Anchored by Alan DeLollis.
 
Dialogue: Denver D.A.

The Denver District Attorney tackles tough legal issues.

Mon. at 11 am; Tues. at 4 pm; Thurs. at 6 pm; Fri. at 9:30 pm; Sun. at 9:30 am.
 
There is a lot of work that goes into prosecuting criminals, and it is not all done by attorneys. We’ll find out more about the important work of victim advocates and investigators as victim advocate Brenda Benedict and investigator Richard Harris join Denver D.A. Mitch Morrissey and host Harry Cullis on this edition.
 
Issues and Options 

Hot topics are brainstormed by community experts.

Mon. at 11:30 am; Tues. at 7 pm; Thurs. at 12:30 & 7:30 pm; Fri. at 8:30 pm; Sat. at 11:30 am; Sun. at 10 am.


Special guest Mayor John Hickenlooper joins host Tamara Banks to discuss the State of the City 2008.
 

Denver World Affairs Council
A program of the Institute of International Education.
Sunday at 8:30 am; Wednesday at 3 pm; Thursday at 9 pm; Friday at 12:30 pm.
 
Rajiv Chandrasekaran, scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington, D.C., and former Assistant Managing Editor at The Washington Post, describes “Imperial Life in the Emerald City”: how the regency in Iraq had unchecked power, spendthrift ways and ideological certitude, leading to incompetence, petty partisanship and patronage. The unfortunate outcome was a multitude of mistakes and elusive success in Iraq.

 

      

           
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Denver 8.08
A 4-part series designed to educate and inform you about the many programs, processes and people involved in Denver’s biggest convention ever. In the third program: Denver will be in the national and international spotlight in August for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. But what story will the world’s media tell about Denver? And how can area residents be involved in this historic event? On this edition, we’ll take a look at media impact and community involvement.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 am; Sunday at 1 pm; Monday at 5 pm; Tuesday at 5:30 pm; Thursday at 10 am and 7:30 pm; Saturday at 8 pm.
Denver Board of Ethics DNC Forum
City workers and vendors will face both unprecedented opportunities and challenges during the Democratic National Convention in August. Many who have not been confronted with ethical issues in the past may encounter new questions and concerns. The Denver Board of Ethics offers clarifying information at this public forum.
Monday, July 7 at 5:30 pm; Sunday, July 13 at 1:30 pm; Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 pm. 
Visions of the City
It’s a big year for Denver as the City hosts the Democratic National Convention and celebrates its 150th birthday. Mayor John Hickenlooper and Joe Blake, President and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, are the keynote speakers of the 2008 dinner event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Denver. The theme: “Denver’s Promise”.
Saturday, July 5 at 1 pm; Saturday, July 12 at 8:30 pm; Wednesday, July 23 at 8 pm.
2008 State of the City Address
The annual report by Denver’s Mayor to the residents of the community.
LIVE: Tuesday, July 1 at 11 am.  REPLAYS: Tuesday, July 1 at 9 pm; Saturday, July 5 at 8:30 pm; Sunday, July 6 at 1:30 pm; Wednesday, July 9 at 8 pm.
 

      

 City Council Meetings on Denver 8 TV Minimize
City Council Meeting Times:
 
On Monday nights, meetings of the full City Council are shown live beginning at 5:25 pm, with a repeat showing at 8:30 pm. Meetings of the full council are also repeated on Thursdays at 1 pm and Saturdays at 8 am.
  • Denver City Council Committee meetings have regular repeats each week, in addition to their initial live airings. Check our weekly schedules for specific playback times.
  • The weekly combined Denver Mayor-City Council meetings are shown live beginning at 10 am Tuesdays, and are repeated at 9 pm Tuesdays and 11:30 am Thursdays and Sundays.
  • Note: Live and replayed meeting coverage may pre-empt regularly scheduled programs.
      

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