"Denver 8.08" Brings You the Latest on Democratic National Convention Now Showing on Denver 8 TV   In August, the eyes of the world’s media will be focused right here on our town. Join us for Denver 8.08 for the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Each program will take a behind-the-scenes look at what promises to be a truly historic event for Denver.   Denver 8.08 is a four-part series of programs designed to educate and inform you about the many programs, processes and people involved in creating Denver’s biggest convention ever…           read more

"Denver History Minutes" Premieres Videos to showcase unique people, places and events of the City   As part of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs’ Doors Open Denver weekend events, Denver 8 TV has premiered a new series designed to showcase the places, events and people from Denver’s 150 year history.    The videos will provide a frame through which current residents can understand and connect to today’s city, as well a give context to current events and community development.          read more

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This Month on Denver 8 City Club of Denver Government and business leaders discuss local affairs.   Richard Scharf, President and CEO of the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses the current state of our tourism and convention industry, and the Bureau's progress in meeting goals of increasing economic development, creating jobs, and generating taxes. (May 1-15)   The Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform was created to study and establish health care reform models that expand health care coverage and decrease health care costs for Colorado residents. Bill Lindsay, chair of the Commission, reviews the recommendations presented to the legislature earlier this year. (May 16-30)     Denver Press Club Media notables talk about their craft.   Tim Russert is the managing editor and moderator of Meet the Press, political analyst for NBC Nightly News and the Today show, and anchor of The Tim Russert Show, a weekly interview program on MSNBC. He also serves as senior vice president and Washington bureau chief of NBC News. In a year when Denver takes center stage as the site of the Democratic National Convention, he shares colorful stories of presidential campaigns as the honoree of the Press Club’s annual Damon Runyon Awards Banquet.   Council Matters  Citywide issues examined by Council Members.   The City of Denver is leading the way in recycling services for citizens. And its action agenda for sustainable development, known as Greenprint Denver, demonstrates that local government can be an effective force for innovation and leadership to improve the environment. Councilmembers Jeanne Robb and Peggy Lehmann, both members of the Greenprint Denver Task Force, join host Beverly Weaver for an update and overview of the City’s recycling and sustainability efforts.   Issues & Options Hot topics are brainstormed by community experts.   Summer is just around the corner -- and with the season, unfortunately, often comes an increase in graffiti. What is Denver doing about it, and what can you do about it? This month, Issues and Options looks at prevention, law enforcement, and abatement of graffiti. Tamara Banks hosts Officer Gerard Alarcon of the Denver Police Department; Regina Huerter, executive director of the Crime Prevention and Control Commission; and Neddra Niblet, the Mayor’s graffiti fellow and program administrator of Denver Partners Against Graffiti.    Dialogue: Denver D.A. District Attorney tackles tough legal issues.   People often confuse the Denver District Attorney’s Office with the Denver City Attorney’s Office.  What do these two law offices have in common and how are they different? Vince DiCroce, Director of Prosecution and Code Enforcement in the City Attorney’s Office, joins Denver D.A. Mitch Morrissey and host Harry Cullis on this month’s edition.    Denver World Affairs Council  A program of the Institute of International Education.   Energy independence is on the minds of presidential candidates, economists, environmentalists, and consumers. Can the United States, the world’s single largest energy consumer, become independent of the world’s single biggest industry? Author Robert Bryce discusses why he believes energy independence is neither doable nor desirable.   Additional Featured Shows and Special Programs     Click here for May Program Highlights