Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). In addition to our interactive political ad analysis efforts, the TIPA has produced several television programs with The Aaron Harber Show on KBDI Channel 12 in Colorado. These shows examine the state of political dialogue and advertising in our country, as well as exploring what might be done about it.

Click any of the links below to watch the programs:

TV Show: TIPA Special Show: "Truth & Lies In Colorado's Political Advertising"

Summary

A special pre-election program broadcast on KBDI-TV Channel 12 on November 1st featuring political experts Polly Baca, Don Bain, Rutt Bridges, Jim Martin, and Beth Skinner participating in a no-holds-barred debate about this year's political television advertising in Colorado.


TV Show: TIPA Special Show: "Know Your Rights Before You Go To Vote"

Summary

A special pre-election program broadcast on KBDI-TV Channel 12 on November 1st about election rights for the citizens of Colorado -- what people need to know before going to the polls on Election Day. Featuring special guests Polly Baca, Adrienne Benavidez, Pete Maysmith, and Mike Norton.


TV Show: TIPA Political Advertising Special Part I

Summary

For the formal launch of the Truth In Political Advertising Project ("TIPA") scheduled for the critical final month of the election season, KBDI-TV Channel 12 host and TIPA Executive Director Aaron Harber facilitates a discussion of the state of political dialogue and the role played by political advertising.  The program features some of Colorado's best known competitors.  Joining Aaron on the TIPA's premiere show are former U.S. Senators Hank Brown (whom also served as a Colorado member of the U.S. House of Representatives) and William Armstrong, along with Bighorn Center founder Rutt Bridges and former U.S. Attorney for the State of Colorado Tom Strickland.  Both Bridges (2004) and Strickland (1996 and 2002) were candidates for the United States Senate. 


TV Show: TIPA Political Advertising Special Part II

Summary

For the formal launch of the Truth In Political Advertising Project ("TIPA") scheduled for the critical final month of the election season, KBDI-TV Channel 12 host and TIPA Executive Director Aaron Harber facilitates a discussion of the state of political dialogue and the role played by political advertising.  The program features some of Colorado's best known competitors.  Joining Aaron on the TIPA's premiere show are former U.S. Senator Hank Brown (whom also served as a Colorado member of the U.S. House of Representatives) along with Bighorn Center founder Rutt Bridges, former State Representative Peggy Lamm and former U.S. Attorney for the State of Colorado Tom Strickland.  Both Bridges (2004) and Strickland (1996 and 2002) were candidates for the United States Senate. 


TV Show: One on One with U.S. Senate Candidate Pete Coors

Summary

To help voters get a real sense of the candidates' character in Colorado's U.S. Senate race, the Truth In Political Advertising Project ("TIPA"), KBDI-TV Channel 12 host and TIPA Executive Director Aaron Harber conducts a one-on-one interview with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Coors. This exclusive interview gives voters an opportunity to see Mr. Coors in a more unrehearsed and natural setting than the typical 30-second sound bytes and formal televised debates.


TV Show: One on One with U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Salazar

Summary

To help voters get a real sense of the candidates' character in Colorado's U.S. Senate race, the Truth In Political Advertising Project ("TIPA"), KBDI-TV Channel 12 host and TIPA Executive Director Aaron Harber conducts a one-on-one interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ken Salazar. This exclusive interview gives voters an opportunity to see Mr. Salazar in a more unrehearsed and natural setting than the typical 30-second sound bytes and formal televised debates.


TV Show: TIPA Political Ad Review: "Newsreel"

Summary

Four of the TIPA's Advisory Panel members (Diane Alters, Rutt Bridges, Jim Rettew and Bob Schaffer) critique the political advertisement "Newsreel" sponsored by the Pete Coors for U.S. Senate campaign.


TV Show: TIPA Political Ad Review: "No Surprise"

Summary

Four of the TIPA's Advisory Panel members (Diane Alters, Rutt Bridges, Jim Rettew and Bob Schaffer) critique the political advertisement "No Surprise" sponsored by the Ken Salazar for U.S. Senate campaign.


TV Show: TIPA Political Ad Review: "Carrie"

Summary

Five of the TIPA's Advisory Panel members (Diane Alters, Hank Brown, Rutt Bridges, Jim Rettew and Bob Schaffer) critique the TV ad "Carrie" sponsored by the Pete Coors for U.S. Senate campaign.


TV Show: TIPA Political Ad Review: "Agree"

Summary

Four of the TIPA's Advisory Panel members (Diane Alters, Hank Brown, Rutt Bridges and Jim Rettew) critique the TV ad "Agree" sponsored by the Ken Salazar for U.S. Senate campaign.


TV Show: TIPA Political Ad Review: "Summitville"

Summary

Four of the TIPA's Advisory Panel members (Diane Alters, Rutt Bridges, Jim Rettew and Bob Schaffer) critique the TV ad "Carrie" sponsored by the Pete Coors for U.S. Senate campaign.


TV Show: TIPA Political Ad Review: "Bad For Colorado"

Summary

Four of the TIPA's Advisory Panel members (Diane Alters, Rutt Bridges, Jim Rettew and Bob Schaffer) critique the TV ad "Agree" sponsored by the Ken Salazar for U.S. Senate campaign.




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