Ballot Initiative Deadline Looms for Protect Kids Colorado

Start listening at 19:24 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former Colorado state senator and Protect Kids Colorado board member, reports that over 2,000 volunteer circulators have gathered signatures for three ballot initiatives aimed at protecting children. With only days remaining before the petitions must be delivered to the Secretary of State, the organization needs just under 125,000 valid signatures and is racing to compile and notarize the forms. Colorado requires notarization of citizen initiative petitions, a more burdensome process than most states, but volunteers have risen to the challenge by earning notary certifications to streamline collection.

Representative Scott Bottoms introduced legislative versions of all three initiatives using three of his five allotted bills, giving the Colorado General Assembly a final chance to act before voters decide in November. Lundberg says the legislature shows no signs of moving in that direction, and the current session is instead advancing legislation he calls “the worst bills.” Twenty-six states have already enacted similar protections for girls sports, and a group in Maine followed Colorado’s lead to qualify their own ballot measure. The petition drive has drawn both enthusiastic support and hostile pushback from opponents, but Lundberg says the overwhelming majority of Coloradans sign when they hear the plain facts.

“We’re going to give them one last shot at doing the right thing before we put it before the people through these initiatives.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former State Senator and Protect Kids Colorado Board Member

A Champion Athlete’s Case for Safeguarding Girls Sports

Start listening at 32:31 – Hour 1

Megan Burke, a 15-time Colorado state champion in track and cross country who earned a full scholarship to the University of North Carolina, brings firsthand athletic experience to the fight for fair competition. Burke co-founded Athletes for Action to provide young female athletes with community, education, and the confidence to speak up. She reports receiving weekly messages from parents whose daughters face boys competing in their leagues, from JV soccer to U9 softball, and has witnessed it personally as a youth soccer coach. Burke points to Paula Scanlan‘s experience at the University of Pennsylvania, where the swimmer had to change 18 times a week alongside a fully intact 6-foot-4-inch male competitor.

Burke challenges the premise that placing biological males in girls’ categories qualifies as inclusion, arguing it actually excludes girls from their own spaces and opportunities. She cites data showing men jump 25 percent higher, are around 30 percent stronger, and punch 162 percent harder. At Denver’s East High School, she notes, the second floor has a boys’ bathroom and an all-gender bathroom with no dedicated girls’ facility. New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte‘s veto of a bathroom protection bill the previous Friday adds national context. Burke urges parents and community members to have calm, fact-based conversations that can shift perspectives and to sign the Protect Kids Colorado petitions before time runs out.

“If one girl is not allowed to be on the field because a boy is playing, or if one girl’s medal is taken away, or if one girl is injured on the field because a boy is playing in their sport and injures them, that is too many.”

Megan Burke, Co-Founder of Athletes for Action

Navigating Insurance Claims and Legal Representation

Start listening at 65:05 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law brings listeners a practical warning about the insurance claims process. Insurance companies, while necessary, are for-profit enterprises whose adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. Boesen explains that adjusters routinely challenge liability even when it is clear, attribute injuries to pre-existing conditions without evidence, and probe for any angle that reduces the value of a legitimate claim. Injured individuals who speak with adjusters without legal counsel risk providing information that undermines their case before they understand how the system works.

Boesen also touches on the immigration debate, suggesting a “look back period” for people who came to the country legally, examining their conduct over two to three years before granting permanent status. He urges listeners to contact Boesen Law for a complimentary consultation at 303-999-9999, emphasizing that early legal guidance changes outcomes in personal injury, workplace, and medical malpractice cases.

“Insurance companies are always looking for a way to minimize, and sometimes they go way over the line.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law

40th Supreme Court Citation and the Colorado Constitution at 150

Start listening at 73:34 – Hour 2

Rob Natelson, constitutional scholar and former law professor, announces his 40th citation by a United States Supreme Court justice, a distinction placing him among the top ten most-cited legal scholars in the nation and the only one not affiliated with a prestige law school. Justice Clarence Thomas relied on Natelson’s 2003 article on retroactive laws in a recent ex post facto case, where the court unanimously ruled that Congress could not impose additional restitution penalties on defendants convicted before the law’s passage. Natelson’s journey of Supreme Court citations began in 2013 after joining the Independence Institute in Colorado.

Turning to the 150th birthday of the Colorado Constitution, Natelson argues the 1876 document was among the most liberty-oriented constitutions ever adopted by any state. The original allowed only one statewide tax, the property tax, capped at two mills per dollar of assessed valuation, meaning a $400,000 home would owe no more than $800 annually with no other taxes whatsoever. Strict spending limits, debt restrictions, and a ban on appropriations benefiting private persons or corporations reinforced fiscal discipline. Over 170 amendments and adverse court rulings have since gutted those protections. Natelson and callers also explore sanctuary city law and the Supremacy Clause, the constitutionality of ICE administrative warrants for deporting individuals with existing removal orders, and state resistance to Second Amendment rulings. His book is available in a fourth edition on Amazon.

“The Colorado Constitution of 1876 and the Montana Constitution of 1889, which largely copied the Colorado Constitution, were really the high watermarks of freedom-oriented Constitution writing in the United States.”

Rob Natelson, Constitutional Scholar and Author

Cherry Creek Schools Superintendent Resigns Amid Toxic Culture

Start listening at 20:36 – Hour 1

Molly Lamar, a former State Board of Education candidate who has closely monitored Cherry Creek School District, reports that Superintendent Chris Smith resigned after Channel 7 investigative reporter Tony Kowalewski exposed a pattern of bullying, demeaning language, and a culture of fear within the district’s administrative offices. Smith’s wife, Brenda Smith, who served as chief of HR, creating a conflict of interest that eliminated checks and balances, was placed on administrative leave.

Lamar describes teachers appearing on television masked and disguised for fear of losing their positions, and high-performing principals threatened with termination for speaking up. The school board has imposed a six-month travel freeze on district-level travel. Lamar calls for a full audit and warns that interim superintendent Dr. Jennifer Perry, who has been part of the existing culture, faces a pivotal test. Kim Monson connects the story to broader transparency failures across Colorado school districts, noting that Open the Books was told by Cherry Creek it would charge a high fee to release payroll data that should be publicly available.

“The resignation of Superintendent Smith is not just a change in leadership. It is a victory for the hundreds of teachers and parents and staff who finally broke the silence on this toxic culture.”

Molly Lamar, Education Advocate

Tolkien, Lewis, and the Inklings as Defenders of Western Civilization

Start listening at 34:47 – Hour 1

Brad Birzer, the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in History at Hillsdale College and a fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, illuminates the Inklings, the literary circle he calls the most important of the 20th century. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis met in the mid-1920s, began gathering friends by 1931, and sustained their collaboration for nearly two decades. The group met on Monday mornings at a local pub, welcomed visitors at the Bird and Baby on Tuesdays, and read manuscripts aloud to one another on Thursday nights in Lewis’s rooms at Oxford, where Tolkien read the entire over many sessions.

Birzer draws a direct line between the Inklings’ work and the defense of Western civilization, noting that both Tolkien and Lewis were deeply conservative men living through the rise of fascism, Nazism, and communism. The Battle of Vienna in 1683, when Polish King Jan Sobieski’s mounted knights relieved the besieged city at the last moment, directly inspired scenes in The Lord of the Rings. Birzer observes that Mustafa the Black was defeated on September 11, 1683, and that the date was chosen deliberately for the 2001 attacks. For young people especially, Birzer argues, Tolkien and Lewis succeeded where few authors do: they made goodness interesting without being Pollyannish.

“When we’re reading The Lord of the Rings, we are truly being called to arms to defend Western civilization.”

Brad Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in History, Hillsdale College

Second Amendment Defense and a State Senate Campaign

Start listening at 64:55 – Hour 2

Teddy Collins, co-founder of Spartan Defense in Colorado Springs and co-founder of The Second Syndicate, announces his candidacy for State Senate District 4, the seat being vacated by Senator Mark Baisley, who endorsed Collins. Collins flags a new bill he calls the “home FFL killer” that he says would put roughly 40% of federal firearms licensees in Colorado out of business. Kim Monson notes that 244 pieces of legislation or resolutions have already been introduced in the current session, on top of hundreds from last year. Collins argues that most legislation is unnecessary government interference unless it protects a right or funds a critical function.

“Legislation isn’t really necessary in most cases unless it’s protecting a right or if it’s funding something. And that being said, that’s not what these bills are doing.”

Teddy Collins, Co-Founder, Spartan Defense

ICE Enforcement, Sanctuary Cities, and the Rule of Law

Start listening at 74:44 – Hour 2

Retired San Diego sector Border Patrol agent Chris Harris reports that anti-ICE protests are well organized and funded, citing Hong Kong billionaire Nabil Sigman’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party as one funding source alongside George Soros. Harris distinguishes between states like West Virginia, where a joint federal-state-local operation apprehended 660 individuals without incident, and blue cities like Minneapolis, where protesters have set up roadblocks demanding identification from passing drivers, an irony Harris highlights: the same people who oppose federal ID checks are themselves stopping cars to demand papers.

Harris explains the historical 247 hold process, where local law enforcement would notify Border Patrol when releasing an undocumented individual, calling it safe and efficient. He recounts a California case where sanctuary policies prevented a sheriff from alerting ICE about a released domestic abuser who subsequently killed his children and a supervising monitor before taking his own life. On administrative warrants, Harris acknowledges discomfort with their potential use to enter homes, calling for the Supreme Court to rule definitively. He urges listeners to engage moderates and independents with respectful, fact-based dialogue rather than inflammatory rhetoric.

“We have to decide as a nation, do we want to be a nation of the rule of law, which goes all the way back to the Magna Carta and certainly with our Constitution? Do we want to be a nation state that’s the rule of law, or do we want to be mob rule?”

Chris Harris, Retired Border Patrol Agent

USMC Memorial Foundation Veterans Day Ceremony

Start listening at 6:10 – Hour 1

Paula Sarlls announced the upcoming Veterans Day ceremony at the Marine Memorial on Saturday, November 8th at 2 p.m. The event will feature Jesse Clay, a Navy corpsman turned Navy SEAL and four-time heavyweight world champion Kumite fighter, as the guest speaker. Young Marines will perform the color guard duties, and the foundation will collect donations for Toys for Tots.

Sarlls also highlighted the Pathways of Service brick program, where supporters can purchase engraved bricks to honor military veterans. The program has helped over 200,000 children receive toys through the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots initiative. Due to the government shutdown, some planned activities including troop swearing-in ceremonies had to be cancelled.

“Well I’ve heard that from a lot of people and everybody is very humble that serves I haven’t really known anybody that wasn’t and these bricks you know the name and where they serve, their rank, whatever.”

Paula Sarlls, USMC Memorial Foundation

New York City Election and the Battle for American Values

Start listening at 28:08 – Hour 1

Dr. Alex McFarland, director of worldview for Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, analyzed the election of a Muslim mayor in New York City, calling it deeply ironic given that nearly 3,000 residents died in the September 11 attacks perpetrated by Islamic terrorists. McFarland noted the additional irony that the city with the largest Jewish population outside Israel elected an openly anti-Semitic mayor, and that a city with 105 known billionaires elected a mayor who advocates against wealth accumulation.

McFarland emphasized that the philosophical foundation enabling the Constitution to function is objective morality rooted in Judeo-Christian values. He cited John Adams’ observation that the Constitution is unworkable apart from belief in morals that come from God. The conversation revealed that atheist Christopher Hitchens was a staunch pro-lifer who argued that if natural rights can be arbitrarily denied to the unborn, nothing prevents denying rights to other inconvenient populations.

“The 13th largest economy in the world, Manhattan, is now in the hands of a Marxist.”

Dr. Alex McFarland, Worldview Director, Charis Bible College

Protecting Schools and Second Amendment Rights

Start listening at 58:00 – Hour 2

Teddy Collins and Alicia Garcia, co-founders of the Second Syndicate, discussed the election’s impact on gun rights and their partnership with FASTER Colorado to train and equip educators who want to carry firearms in schools. Collins noted that several newly elected school board members want to disarm security and police from school campuses entirely.

Garcia detailed their GiveSendGo fundraiser offering a custom-engraved Springfield 1911 to donors, with every five dollars earning an entry. The FASTER program costs approximately $1,000 per educator, and the Second Syndicate aims to cover these costs so teachers can receive training and appropriate equipment without financial burden. Garcia urged gun owners to openly advocate for their Second Amendment rights.

“It’s time to be open about your gun ownership and your support of the Second Amendment, because this right was in place to hold tyrants accountable.”

Alicia Garcia, Co-founder, Second Syndicate

Surviving Rwanda’s Genocide and Fighting Tyranny Today

Start listening at 77:13 – Hour 2

Pastor Christine Coleman shared her harrowing story of surviving the 1994 Rwandan genocide. On April 6, 1994, she made a last-minute decision to leave her sister’s house and travel to the countryside. Within six hours of her departure, President Kagame’s forces rounded up and killed her sister, her sister’s husband, their three-month-old baby, and their maid. Over 800,000 Rwandans perished in the genocide.

Coleman fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she worked with the International Rescue Committee before eventually immigrating to the United States. She has dedicated her life to human rights advocacy, speaking before the State Department about conditions in Rwanda under Kagame’s 25-year dictatorship. The Rwandan government has now designated her a domestic terrorist for her advocacy work, though Coleman expressed confidence that the charges are politically motivated and will backfire.

“But the voice of God kept telling me, there is a reason why you survived.”

Pastor Christine Coleman, Rwandan Genocide Survivor

Natural Law as the Foundation of American Liberty

Start listening at 35:00 – Hour 1

Gregory LaPoint, a scholar with degrees in philosophy and theology from Regis University, Holy Apostles College, and Bertram University, explains why natural law precedes and limits government authority. LaPoint traces this philosophical tradition from the ancient Greeks through the American founding, arguing that the nation’s current political divisions stem from abandoning these first principles.

LaPoint describes natural law as “a higher law” that establishes the standard by which government should conform itself, both legislatively and judicially. He warns that anti-realist philosophies taught in universities since Descartes have undermined this understanding, leading to ideologies that support excessive government power.

The conversation explores how natural law touches not just government limits but also family strength, economic opportunity, personal virtue, and education. LaPoint emphasizes that civility itself is grounded in natural law, making today’s breakdown in civil discourse a violation of these timeless principles.

“Natural law certainly is supposed to limit government, no doubt about that, and that’s very relevant today.”

Gregory LaPoint, Center for Natural Law

Canadian Wolves Endanger Colorado’s Western Slope Economy

Start listening at 85:00 – Hour 2

Greg Lopez, former Congressman and 2026 gubernatorial candidate, sounds the alarm about Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program after meeting with concerned ranchers and farmers across the Western Slope. Lopez reveals that the fifteen wolves brought from Canada may carry tapeworms capable of spreading to elk, mule deer, and even domestic pets through scat contamination.

Lopez explains that Colorado Parks and Wildlife performs only heartworm tests before releasing wolves within 24 hours of capture, leaving no mechanism to prevent tapeworm spread. The designation as a “non-essential experimental population” under the Endangered Species Act means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could potentially halt the program if coexistence proves impossible.

The gubernatorial candidate notes that urban voters who approved the wolf measure by 51 percent failed to grasp the economic impact on mountain communities. Outfitters, hunters, and agricultural operations face mounting losses as the apex predators multiply and expand their territory across Colorado’s high country.

“They don’t fully understand the totality of how this wolf is going to impact the economic livelihood of all those small businesses up in the mountains, all those outfitters, all the hunters. Everything that goes with our recreational outdoor activity is going to be negatively impacted because of this apex predator.”

Greg Lopez, Former Congressman

Honoring Those Who Served

Start listening at 8:15 – Hour 1

Paula Sarlls, president of the USMC Memorial Foundation, announces the upcoming Veterans Day celebration at the official Marine Memorial in Golden, Colorado. The event on Saturday, November 8th at 2 p.m. features Navy SEAL and four-time heavyweight world champion Jesse Clay as guest speaker. The memorial celebrates the 250th birthdays of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Sarlls explains the memorial’s Buy a Brick program as a meaningful way to honor veterans from all branches of service. The Walk of Service allows families to memorialize loved ones who served, creating a lasting tribute to their sacrifice.

“Well, it’s a time to honor and remember. We honor those who serve and are serving today, and we remember those Memorial Days really from remembering the fallen, but we do that too on Veterans Day. It’s mainly for those that are still with us and to just let them know that their service meant something and that we appreciate what they did.”

Paula Sarlls, President, USMC Memorial Foundation

Election Results and Citizen Engagement

Start listening at 15:51 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk, citizen watchdog with the Ralston Valley Coalition, analyzes the disappointing election results for conservatives across Colorado. Propositions LL and MM both passed, with LL allowing the state to keep excess tax revenue at 64.6% approval and MM increasing taxes on high earners at 58% approval.

Rawluk highlights the critically low 28% voter turnout compared to 75% in 2024, noting that unaffiliated voters actually outnumbered both Democrat and Republican turnout in Jefferson County. He also reports progress on the Glow Park project, where citizen engagement brought concerns about mission creep in state land use to the Capital Development Committee’s attention.

“If you’re seeing something that you’re not quite sure about, and you say this doesn’t quite fit with a law, this doesn’t quite fit with the community, getting engaged and getting the facts together really seems to go a long way.”

Mike Rawluk, Ralston Valley Coalition

First Grade Education in Depression-Era America

Start listening at 32:24 – Hour 1

Colonel Bill Rutledge, 97-year-old retired U.S. Air Force veteran, provides firsthand accounts of first grade education in 1934-1935 Kentucky. Without kindergartens or preschools, children entered first grade with no formal academic preparation, learning entirely from their teachers in face-to-face instruction.

Rutledge explains that teachers stayed with their students for the first three years, creating remarkable continuity and individualized attention. Miss Elizabeth Duncan, his first teacher, went on to teach for 40 more years. He recalls the limited vaccinations available, with only smallpox and diphtheria shots administered in first grade, and notes he never encountered a child with autism in six different schools across three states.

“And as far as the autism, I went to six different schools in three different states. And not only did I observe my classmates, but also so many of the schools I went to were first grade through 12th grade, all in the same building or immediate complex. I never saw one child at any of those schools that had any indication of autism.”

Colonel Bill Rutledge, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Global Beef Industry Crisis and Election Integrity

Start listening at 70:26 – Hour 2

Trent Loos, sixth-generation farmer and rancher, confirms alarming trends from the World Hereford Tour in Nebraska. Cattle producers from multiple countries, including Uruguay, Australia, the UK, France, and New Zealand, all report record-low beef cow inventories. Ireland has mandated a one-third reduction in cattle under climate regulations.

Loos connects global land grabs and housing developments to World Economic Forum interests, noting BlackRock’s involvement across wind, solar, AI data centers, and land acquisition. He expresses skepticism about election integrity, questioning why computer-generated vote counts take hours to reach 100% reporting. The Bureau of Land Management’s plan to kill 435,000 barred owls to protect spotted owls epitomizes government mismanagement of natural resources.

“There’s an intended attack on ruminant animals, and that is because a ruminant animal can convert the land that is not suitable to growing crops to feed people into upcycling into the most nutrient-dense food substance on the planet.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Airport Landing Fees and FAA Regulations

Start listening at 29:22 – Hour 1

Tara Menza, a member of Longmont’s Airport Advisory Board, breaks down the controversy surrounding proposed landing fees at Vance Brand Airport. The proposal originated from noise complaints by a handful of residents but shifted to a funding justification after pilots pushed back. Menza, whose husband is a retired Navy combat aviator with nearly 400 carrier landings, explains that airports receiving federal Aviation Improvement Program grants are bound by assurances requiring them to remain open to all types of aeronautical activity.

The city council’s handling of the issue drew criticism when board members discovered they received different budget information than what was presented to the council. Staff admitted the numbers differed because the groups “asked different questions.” Menza pointed out the airport advisory board had never seen a full budget until October, and the city manager arbitrarily required a 90-day reserve for the airport while other city entities only need 60 days.

“But basically, yes, the airport board did not get the same information the city council got, which I found extremely frustrating. And it looked like they were trying to pull a fast one on the airport board.”

Tara Menza, Longmont Airport Advisory Board Member

Transit Subsidies and the FasTracks Failure

Start listening at 74:00 – Hour 2

Randall O’Toole, known as “the anti-planner,” exposes the massive waste in Denver’s FasTracks program. RTD claims it will only take $1.6 billion to finish three trains daily between Longmont and Denver, but the cost per rider would reach $135, with taxpayers subsidizing roughly $130 of each fare. When Fast Tracks passed in 2004, transit carried 4.8 percent of Denver commuters. After spending $5 billion on six new rail lines, transit still carried just 4.8 percent in 2019, meaning all that money failed to take a single car off the road.

O’Toole recounted debating former RTD CEO Cal Marcella, who promised “absolutely no chance” of cost overruns. As soon as the measure passed, RTD discovered 50 to 100 percent cost overruns on almost every line. The transportation expert noted that subsidies to transit average over $2 per passenger mile since the pandemic, while driving subsidies amount to about a penny per passenger mile. He revealed that even among Denver residents without cars, twice as many drive alone to work as take transit.

“I would point out that it would be cheaper to give every low-income person who was riding transit a new car every three years than it would be to run just one of the fast-track lines.”

Randall O’Toole, Transportation Policy Expert

Legal Preparedness After an Injury

Start listening at 66:12 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law emphasizes that time is of the essence when dealing with injuries. Many people have a natural inclination to wait and see how things develop before seeking legal advice, but every case has different statutes of limitations, notice requirements, and steps that must be taken immediately. For workers injured on the job, failure to properly notify employers and specifically describe what body parts were injured can be devastating for the claim.

Boesen shared observations from a recent trip to New York, where he spoke with residents about the upcoming mayoral race. He found many voters hearing promises of free services and taxing billionaires without considering the consequences, reflecting a broader pattern of insufficient civic education.

“Well, I tell folks, and I’ve said this before on Kim’s show, time is of the essence.”

Jon Boesen, Attorney at Boesen Law

Local Government and the Proper Role of Citizens

Start listening at 17:56 – Hour 1

Patty McKernan, candidate for Centennial City Council District 3, warns about third-party interests attempting to interfere with citizen choice through single-hauler trash contracts and other regulatory schemes. McKernan describes her 15-mile-wide district stretching from Colorado Boulevard to Smoky Hill and Liverpool, explaining how Centennial residents want to maintain their city’s character without excessive government intervention.

McKernan addresses constituent concerns about affordability, traffic safety, and the proper allocation of city resources. She raises questions about developers seeking municipal bond allotments from neighboring cities and the push to convert mid-century commercial buildings into 15-minute city developments. Her campaign focuses on critical thinking about proposals and preserving the distinctive neighborhoods, trails, and parks that define Centennial.

“I realized that we have some third-party, I’ll just call them grifters, and they’re going in town to town trying to interfere with our choice and control as citizens and start regulating the trash services. And that’s not the proper role of government.”

Patty McKernan, Centennial City Council Candidate

United Nations Accountability and American Priorities

Start listening at 30:41 – Hour 1

Dr. Brian Joondeph, writer for Rasmussen Reports and American Thinker, argues that the United Nations has strayed far from its founding mission of creating peace and helping nations prosper. Instead of addressing genocides in Rwanda, Darfur, Congo, and the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, the UN focuses disproportionate attention on condemning Israel while operating as a corrupt bureaucracy funded largely by American taxpayers.

Joondeph points out that the United States contributes 22 percent of the UN’s regular budget and more than 26 percent of peacekeeping costs, yet receives little accountability for these expenditures. He suggests that financial leverage represents the most effective reform tool, comparing the situation to NATO where Trump’s pressure forced member nations to increase their contributions. The discussion extends to President Trump’s willingness to raise these issues publicly and apply economic pressure to address Christian persecution abroad.

“Instead, they’re fomenting conflict, and they’ve become very political.”

Dr. Brian Joondeph, Writer

Situational Outrage and Political Violence

Start listening at 47:02 – Hour 1

Joondeph also addresses the double standards surrounding political violence, noting the stark contrast between bipartisan condemnation of violence against certain legislators and the refusal of many Democrats to condemn violence against conservatives. He describes how some members of Congress and teachers have celebrated or mocked the death of Charlie Kirk, calling such behavior abhorrent regardless of political disagreements.

The conversation touches on echo chambers and the unwillingness of many on the left to engage with opposing viewpoints, contrasting this with conservatives like Kirk and J.D. Vance who actively seek debate and dialogue. Joondeph emphasizes the importance of not accepting false premises and consistently pushing back against misleading characterizations.

“So they’re only outraged if the situation is favorable to them.”

Dr. Brian Joondeph, Writer

Defending American Cultural Heritage

Start listening at 70:23 – Hour 2

Michael Finch, president of the David Horowitz Freedom Center and author of A Time to Stand: A Dire Hour to Defend American Beauty, makes a passionate case for celebrating American cultural heritage through poetry, art, architecture, and literature. Finch explains how his writing naturally becomes poetic when describing America’s landscape, history, and aspirational culture.

Finch laments that schools no longer teach about landscape painters like Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Cole, writers like Willa Cather, or the classical architecture that Thomas Jefferson envisioned for federal buildings. He connects this cultural amnesia to the left’s long march through institutions, noting how they seek to denigrate American history as a prerequisite for their utopian project. The discussion includes reflections on David Horowitz’s mentorship and his understanding of how the left operates, having spent half his life as a Marxist revolutionary before his transformation.

“America, the culture and the landscape, the history, the art, all of it is so incredibly beautiful. We have such a dynamic and aspirational culture that I think the poet that kind of sits back in me really comes out.”

Michael Finch, President, David Horowitz Freedom Center

Overcoming Adversity Through American Resilience

Start listening at 89:05 – Hour 2

Finch shares his reflections on war poetry, particularly from World War I, which he considers the most destructive conflict in modern history for its impact on Western civilization and Christendom. He highlights poets like Ivor Gurney who found beauty in memories of the English landscape even amid the horrors of trench warfare. Both Brad Beck and Finch share personal connections to the war through grandfathers who served but never spoke of their experiences.

The conversation emphasizes America’s unique capacity to overcome trials and emerge stronger, from the Civil War to contemporary challenges. Finch expresses optimism about the American people’s fundamental love for their country and history, despite the efforts of radical elements to denigrate that heritage. He encourages parents to teach their children about figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Boone, and Davy Crockett to preserve the stories that bind the nation together.

“And this is the greatest experiment in human history.”

Michael Finch, President, David Horowitz Freedom Center

Understanding Fascism Beyond Political Mudslinging

Start listening at 35:08 – Hour 1

Allen Thomas traces the etymology and ideology of fascism back to Mussolini’s Italy and Hitler’s Germany, noting how both movements exploited socialist rhetoric to gain power before abandoning it. The word fascist derives from the Italian “fasci,” an ancient Roman symbol of bundled rods around an axe representing unity under state power. Thomas emphasizes that fascism demanded total state control, with Mussolini declaring “everything in the state, nothing outside the state, nothing against the state.”

Thomas distinguishes between fascist nationalism, which justified suppressing individual rights for the nation’s benefit, and civic nationalism practiced by constitutional conservatives who love their country while criticizing government overreach. The fascist economic model represented a middle ground between socialism and free markets, allowing private property ownership while the state controlled production quotas and labor conditions.

“If you do all those things, you will fully embrace the anti-fascist movement.”

Allen Thomas, Author

Personal Responsibility and the Welfare State

Start listening at 79:20 – Hour 2

Cain shared an inspiring story of a young man who walked 20 miles through the night to reach his first day at a new job after his car broke down. Police officers relayed him in shifts, and the company owner eventually gave him a car after a GoFundMe raised over $30,000. Cain contrasted this individual initiative with the dependency mindset fostered by government assistance programs.

Drawing from personal experience, Cain described how his mother lifted their family off welfare by earning her nursing degree while he was in high school. He later spent only six months on government assistance before committing to self-sufficiency. The discussion touched on the generational cycle of dependency, where some families have never witnessed a parent working regular hours.

“The Bible says if you don’t work, you don’t eat.”

Cain, Founder, Task Force Freedom Northern Colorado

Seasonal Home Maintenance for the Holidays

Start listening at 21:04 – Hour 1

Ben Williams offered practical advice for homeowners preparing for holiday gatherings. Disconnecting garden hoses prevents frozen pipes, as water expands into a hexagonal crystal structure when freezing. Williams explained that the valve controlling outdoor spigots sits about a foot inside the house, and connected hoses trap water in the exposed section.

Garbage disposals cause significant plumbing calls during Thanksgiving because even powerful units discharge through inch-and-a-half pipes with internal baffles reducing effective diameter to three-quarters of an inch. Williams recommended keeping potato peels and other debris out of disposals entirely and using bacterial enzyme drain cleaners as preventive maintenance.

“the disposal is not the problem, it’s the pipe. And um, I don’t care how, if you could grind up a whole cow in in two minutes, that’s fine, but it still has to go through your pipes.”

Ben Williams, Ben’s Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

Centennial City Council Race

Start listening at 10:02 – Hour 1

Robyn Carnes discussed her re-election campaign for Centennial City Council District 1, covering approximately 22,000 residents from Broadway to Colorado Boulevard. She identified crime, public safety, and affordability as the primary concerns, noting that while Centennial’s crime rate has dropped, state policies make prosecution difficult.

Carnes, a real estate professional, observed that housing inventory in Colorado has increased but red tape and policies have made building and maintaining homeownership challenging. Voters in her district can support her campaign at CarnesForCentennial.com and cast ballots for both their district representative and mayoral candidate Don Sheehan.

“And the response is, we’re very happy with Centennial, but we’re very concerned about the state and what the state’s doing and how the state is encroaching on the city.”

Robyn Carnes, Centennial City Council

Littleton Zoning Preservation

Start listening at 98:38 – Hour 2

Joe Whitney updated listeners on Rooted in Littleton’s effort to preserve single-family residential zoning through Ballot Question 3A. The city council’s proposed changes would redefine single-family zones to include duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes in every neighborhood.

Whitney reported that Littleton spent nearly $20,000 of taxpayer money on a judicial review challenging the ballot measure’s constitutionality, forcing the volunteer organization to spend thousands in response. The city ultimately withdrew without completing the review, having created confusion during ballot distribution. Whitney endorsed Pat Driscoll for Mayor, David Carlton at-large, Kurt Samuelson for District 3, and Darren LaMiranda for District 1.

“Our elected officials here in Littleton actually have said that they feel empowered to make the best decision for the people, not necessarily vote for what or try to do what the people want.”

Joe Whitney, Rooted in Littleton

Lakewood Zoning Referendum

Start listening at 103:03 – Hour 2

John Froese explained the petition drive to force a special election on Lakewood’s densification ordinances. The city council broke the zoning rewrite into four separate ordinances passed at different meetings, requiring referendum organizers to collect signatures for each one separately.

Froese announced that the first referendum would be submitted that day, with the second due Monday. Volunteers of various political backgrounds have staffed a petition office at 820 Sims Street behind 7-Eleven, open from 10:30 AM to 6 PM, with extended Sunday hours despite the Broncos game.

“This is not a partisan issue. We have volunteers that are on the far right, the far left, and right in the middle, and everybody has really come together to give their time.”

John Froese, Lakewood Referendum Organizer

Lakewood City Council Race and Small Business

Start listening at 9:03 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, owner of Radiant Painting and Lighting and candidate for Lakewood City Council, discusses the importance of transparency in business and the urgency of voter turnout. With only 17 percent of Jefferson County ballots returned as of the previous afternoon, Gordey emphasizes the need for get-out-the-vote efforts in a city she describes as increasingly following Denver’s troubled path. She highlights her commitment to honest estimates, quality products, and treating customers fairly, principles she aims to bring to public service.

“If you look at one side versus the other, there’s probably right around 5,000 conservative votes out there that are ballots that have not been turned in.”

Karen Gordey, Lakewood City Council Candidate

Protecting TABOR and Taxpayer Rights

Start listening at 19:44 – Hour 1

Rob Knuth, vice president of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, warns of escalating threats to Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights. The organization reviewed 273 pieces of legislation during the last session, tracking attempts to undermine taxpayer protections. Knuth notes that Governor Polis cut only $252 million of a nearly $1 billion deficit, with legislators attempting to backfill the gap through additional taxation rather than spending restraint. He urges Coloradans to join CUT for just $25 annually to stay informed and hold elected officials accountable.

“We do have a one party rule system here and we don’t have enough people within that one party to stand up and align themselves with the values that we stand for at CUT.”

Rob Knuth, VP, Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Prehistoric Adventure Comes to Denver

Start listening at 32:52 – Hour 1

John Zaller, executive producer at Exhibition Hub, announces that Dinos Alive opens next week at 3900 Elati Street in Denver. The immersive experience features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, walking virtual reality where visitors can stroll alongside a Stegosaurus in prehistoric Colorado, and educational programming aligned with STEM curricula. Zaller emphasizes Colorado’s rich paleontological heritage, noting that the Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, and Allosaurus were all discovered in Pueblo. The exhibition offers families a stress-relieving escape with free parking and flexible timing options for 75 to 90 minute visits.

“Colorado is really ground zero for dino discovery in a lot of ways. It’s right in the heart of the Morrison Formation, which is one of the most fossil-rich formations in the world.”

John Zaller, Executive Producer, Exhibition Hub

Real Estate Opportunities for Homebuyers

Start listening at 64:12 – Hour 2

Karen Levine, REMAX Alliance realtor, reports that first-time homebuyers have more choices than they have had in over a decade. Despite appreciated prices, seller concessions can buy down interest rates to make payments more manageable. Levine notes that motivated sellers want homes sold by Christmas, creating negotiating room on price, inspections, and closing terms. She recently listed a three-bedroom townhome in Arvada at $465,000, representing the type of opportunities now available in the metro market.

“This is the first time in over a decade that first-time homebuyers have had choice. They have options out there.”

Karen Levine, REMAX Alliance Realtor

Second Amendment Rights and School Safety

Start listening at 73:46 – Hour 2

Teddy Collins, owner of Spartan Defense and co-founder of the Second Syndicate, explains efforts to fund the FASTER program that trains and equips teachers to protect students. The program provides firearms, holsters, medical kits, and training at no cost to educators willing to take on this responsibility. Collins warns that some Douglas County school board candidates have pledged to remove armed guards from schools entirely. He describes the Second Amendment as the ultimate freedom, the great equalizer that allows a 110-pound woman to defend herself against a larger attacker. The Second Syndicate works to unite fractured Second Amendment organizations under a big tent focused on constitutional rights.

“Gun rights are women’s rights, human rights, and civil rights. The firearm is a great equalizer.”

Teddy Collins, Spartan Defense

Federal Reserve Decisions and Economic Outlook

Start listening at 101:59 – Hour 2

Lorne Levy, mortgage specialist with Polygon Financial Group, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut. Despite the reduction, mortgage rates moved slightly higher because the 10-year Treasury rose from $399 to $410. Levy explains that Wall Street fears rate cuts into a healthy economy could stoke inflation, driving up the benchmark that determines mortgage rates. Each quarter-point cut saves the federal government $88 billion annually on national debt interest, but that benefit does not automatically translate to lower rates for homebuyers. Levy advises clients to act when rates work for their situation rather than waiting for further cuts that may not materialize.

“Just because the Fed cuts does not necessarily mean rates are going to go down. And this was another example of it yesterday.”

Lorne Levy, Mortgage Specialist

AI Surveillance and the Erosion of Fourth Amendment Protections

Start listening at 17:05 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk of the Ralston Valley Coalition sounds the alarm on facial recognition technology entering Colorado classrooms under Senate Bill 25-143. The legislation permits schools to analyze student facial features for educational purposes with school board approval, raising profound constitutional questions about the right to face one’s accuser when artificial intelligence serves as the primary witness.

Rawluk details a troubling incident in Baltimore where an AI gun detection system mistook a student’s Doritos bag for a firearm, resulting in police response and the student being placed on the ground in handcuffs. The company defended the system, stating the process functioned as intended despite the false positive. This pattern of AI-driven accusations extends to Flock cameras, which wrongfully accused a Denver woman of theft, forcing her to prove her innocence rather than presuming it.

The discussion centers on how the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches apply when surveillance systems collect and store data continuously, potentially violating constitutional safeguards against retroactive investigation. Rawluk warns that children subjected to constant monitoring in schools become conditioned to accept surveillance as normal, eroding expectations of privacy for future generations.

“It’s taken the human completely out of the loop.”

Mike Rawluk, Ralston Valley Coalition

Honoring Veterans Through Action

Start listening at 63:58 – Hour 2

Paula Sarlls, President of the USMC Memorial Foundation, announces their annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 8th at 2 p.m. at the Marine Memorial, located at 16899 West Colfax Avenue. Navy SEAL and four-time heavyweight world champion Jesse Clay will serve as guest speaker, bringing his message of discipline and patriotism.

Sarlls explains the distinction between Memorial Day, which honors the fallen, and Veterans Day, which celebrates all who served. She traces Veterans Day’s evolution from its origins honoring World War I heroes to its permanent establishment as a November 11th holiday in 1975. Echoing John F. Kennedy, she urges listeners not merely to remember veterans but to take action, whether supporting charities like the Marine Memorial Foundation or buying dinner for a veteran in gratitude for their sacrifice.

“Don’t just remember them, but take action and do something, live your life to honor them.”

Paula Sarlls, President, USMC Memorial Foundation

John Deere’s Betrayal of American Farmers

Start listening at 72:53 – Hour 2

Trent Loos, a sixth-generation farmer and rancher from Nebraska, exposes John Deere’s decision to move manufacturing operations to Mexico, noting that the company’s largest shareholder is Bill Gates with 21 million shares. The agricultural icon, once synonymous with American farming, now prioritizes collecting and selling farmer data on Microsoft’s Azure cloud over serving the agricultural community.

Farmers face crippling delays when equipment breaks down during critical harvest windows. Loos describes cases where farmers needing simple repairs are told to wait 10 days for authorized service, an impossibility when winter threatens unharvested crops. Meanwhile, the actual repair might cost $1,500 from an independent mechanic but runs $14,000 through John Deere’s proprietary system. A black market of technicians who bypass computer restrictions has emerged, technically illegal but essential for farmers racing against weather.

The conversation shifts to SNAP benefits potentially ending November 1st due to government shutdown. Loos draws a stark comparison: animals fed daily become dependent and cause chaos when feeding stops. With 15 percent of the population reliant on government assistance, abrupt termination could trigger civil unrest, particularly in urban areas already lacking domestic tranquility.

“It’s a domestic supply of food, and we need to maintain our domestic supply of food, period, for national security. What they practice and make perfect on the farmer, it’s not a lot different with your own automobile.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Citizens Block Massive Industrial Wind Project

Start listening at 89:33 – Hour 2

Wendy Volk, a Cheyenne realtor, reports a significant victory for property rights in Wyoming. County commissioners voted 3-1 to deny permits for a proposed 56,000-acre industrial wind project that would have installed 170 turbines, with 6,000 acres on state land. The decision followed hours of public testimony from citizens who organized after receiving inadequate notification, a postage-stamp-sized map on letter-sized paper that failed to identify affected neighbors.

Volk warns that 22 similar projects target Wyoming, including a 50,000-acre wind, solar, and battery storage facility near Chugwater. She downloaded the 2,548-page permit application, spending days analyzing traffic studies and wildlife mitigation plans that require specialized expertise to evaluate. The sheer volume overwhelms the appointed members of industrial siting councils, who must make consequential decisions affecting communities for generations.

Loos adds context on the permanence of such projects: each wind turbine contains 1,350 tons of concrete and 1,600 tons of total material. Claims that sheep can graze under solar panels prove false according to Nevada rancher Hank Vogler, who inspected proposed sites and found nothing suitable for grazing. These projects permanently transform productive agricultural land under the guise of clean energy.

“I value stewardship and balance and respect for my community and those that live in the community, because we’re going to have to live with these consequences. There’s a big difference between responsible development and reckless overreach.”

Wendy Volk, Realtor, Cheyenne, Wyoming

White House Alleges Obama Seditious Conspiracy

Start listening at 20:10 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former Colorado state senator and author of the Lundberg Report, breaks down recent White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt’s announcement regarding declassified documents from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The documents allegedly reveal that Barack Obama attempted to undermine President Trump’s transition after the 2016 election, with Leavitt calling it a “seditious conspiracy” to overthrow the constitutional republic.

Lundberg draws a striking comparison to Watergate, noting that Nixon’s operatives merely broke into an office and stole information during a campaign. The current allegations, however, involve a sitting president allegedly refusing to peacefully transfer power, a far more serious charge. The media’s relative silence on these bombshell claims stands in stark contrast to the wall-to-wall Watergate coverage of the 1970s.

The conversation also touched on connections to Colorado, specifically that a Perkins Coie alumni, Andrew Klein, now serves as Deputy Secretary of State under Jenna Griswold. Perkins Coie is the law firm identified as having manufactured the Russian collusion narrative according to the declassified documents.

“These are serious, serious charges against a president of the United States not willingly turning power over to the next guy.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

Public School Administrative Bloat Exposed

Start listening at 73:40 – Hour 2

Rachel O’Brien, Deputy Policy Director at Open the Books, reveals troubling findings from their analysis of thousands of school districts nationwide. The data shows a disturbing inverse relationship: as teacher and administrator pay increased between 2019 and 2023, student test scores dropped. Six states increased school payrolls by at least 23 percent, yet only Utah saw any improvement in national assessment rankings.

The research exposes rampant administrative bloat draining resources from actual education. Non-teaching staff in U.S. schools has increased over 700 percent since the 1950s. Baltimore City Schools exemplifies the problem: less than half of their 13,000 employees are teachers or principals. Meanwhile, the district employs a senior executive director of equity earning $215,000, along with multiple equity specialists, directors of environmental health, and other nebulous administrative roles.

Denver Public Schools data paints a grim picture: only 41.9 percent of students meet expectations in English language arts, and just 32.9 percent show math proficiency. Yet Florida districts spending far less per student, like Miami-Dade and Hillsborough County, achieve some of the nation’s best exam scores.

“Less than half of the 13,000 employees on Baltimore City Schools payroll are listed as teachers or principals.”

Rachel O’Brien, Deputy Policy Director, Open the Books

Lakewood Citizens Challenge Zoning Overreach

Start listening at 103:05 – Hour 2

Karen Miller, a Lakewood resident, explains the grassroots effort to force a citizen vote on the city’s comprehensive zoning changes. The city council passed the 400-page zoning overhaul in four separate sessions, requiring petition organizers to circulate four separate petitions with staggered deadlines. Miller describes feeling unheard after attending council meetings and sending emails that received no responses.

The petition effort has united citizens across political lines who believe such sweeping changes to neighborhood character deserve voter approval. With the first petition deadline approaching, volunteers are collecting signatures at King Soopers, local libraries, and a rental space at 820 Sims Street. The campaign demonstrates that local government accountability remains possible when engaged citizens organize.

“It is such a comprehensive and unique plan and approach to zoning that we think it’s only right that the citizens of Lakewood vote on it.”

Karen Miller, Lakewood Citizen

Colorado Ballot Propositions LL and MM

Start listening at 16:35 – Hour 1

Brandon Wark, founder of Free State Colorado, exposes the deceptive framing behind Propositions LL and MM. The measures, marketed under the feel-good banner of “Healthy School Meals for All Children,” actually represent significant tax increases that voters might not recognize. Proposition LL seeks to retain excess tax revenue that TABOR requires be returned to taxpayers, while Proposition MM imposes a new tax on individuals earning over $300,000 annually.

Wark reveals the money trail behind these ballot measures. Hunger Free Colorado, a nonprofit that received $2.5 million in taxpayer funds this fiscal year alone, has contributed over $250,000 to support both propositions. Additionally, Community Change Action, a Washington D.C.-based organization tied to George Soros’ Open Society Foundations and the Pritzker Foundation, has funneled money into Colorado to influence these elections. The organization helped organize “No King” protests and supports illegal immigration programs across the country.

“There’s 200,000 Coloradans who are going to be paying more taxes if Proposition LL passes. This is millions of dollars taken out of our economy, meaning that Coloradans will have less money to invest in our communities and our businesses.”

Brandon Wark, Founder, Free State Colorado

Denver’s $950 Million Debt Package

Start listening at 34:25 – Hour 1

Jason Bailey, founder of Citizens for No New Debt, breaks down the five ballot questions (2A through 2E) that together seek nearly $1 billion in new debt for Denver. The total payback on these bonds reaches $1.9 billion, money that would otherwise flow through the productive economy. Bailey exposes the deceptive ballot language claiming “without imposing any new tax” when extending existing debt payments prevents taxes from going down.

The campaign supporting these measures, branded “Vibrant Denver,” receives funding from organizations already benefiting from taxpayer dollars. The Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Museum of Art, and other institutions receiving tax money through the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District have each contributed $50,000 to the campaign. Bailey argues this circular funding arrangement may violate Colorado law prohibiting use of public tax money to advocate for ballot measures.

“I do consider this debt to be an unholy alliance between our political system and our financial system.”

Jason Bailey, Founder, Citizens for No New Debt

Academic Research Weaponized Against University President Candidate

Start listening at 71:05 – Hour 2

Helen Raleigh, senior contributor at The Federalist and author of Confucius Never Said, exposes how leftist activists torpedoed a qualified candidate for Northern Michigan University’s presidency. Dr. Scott Beaulier, currently dean of the College of Business at the University of Wyoming, was attacked for a 20-year-old academic paper on behavioral economics that examined how welfare programs can unintentionally worsen decision-making among recipients.

The attackers selectively quoted passages from Beaulier’s research to accuse him of discriminating against women, minorities, and first-generation college students. The irony is striking: Beaulier himself grew up in rural Michigan as a first-generation college student. His career has been dedicated to helping the exact populations his critics claim he discriminates against. Raleigh contrasts this with Florida’s approach, where universities dismantled DEI bureaucracies and redirected resources toward academic excellence, resulting in four schools now ranking in the top 50 public universities nationally.

“We cannot hold a country together if people who have gained power in this country have no love for this country. You can criticize America out of love, but if you have no love for this country, we cannot keep this republic.”

Helen Raleigh, Author and Senior Contributor, The Federalist

America’s Nuclear Energy Future and the SMR Race

Start listening at 32:02 – Hour 1

Robert Bryce, energy expert and documentary filmmaker, breaks down the emerging small modular reactor industry and America’s position in the global nuclear race. Bryce explains that SMRs range from 2 to 300 megawatts and offer significant advantages over traditional gigawatt-scale reactors, including smaller footprints and the ability to locate near power demand. Big tech companies including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are investing heavily in SMR technology to power data centers for artificial intelligence.

Bryce warns about market hype surrounding nuclear IPOs, citing companies like Fermi America with $12 billion market caps despite having no tangible assets. The conversation also addresses the ongoing land use conflicts in Colorado, where Elbert and El Paso County commissioners unanimously rejected Xcel Energy’s Power Pathway transmission project. When Excel sued both counties, Bryce noted this follows a pattern of big corporate interests attempting to roll over rural communities.

“The reality is that the fear of radiation has been much more dangerous than radiation itself.”

Robert Bryce, Energy Expert and Author

Thompson School District Accountability and Student Proficiency

Start listening at 17:55 – Hour 1

Lori Goebel, candidate for Thompson School Board, highlights the district’s declining CMAS scores, with over 60 percent of children not proficient at grade level. She emphasizes that students are often multiple grade levels behind, not just marginally below standard. Goebel, who pastors a church with her husband and previously served on the Loveland Planning Commission, is running to ensure her grandchildren and great-grandchildren receive proper education.

Mary Buchanan, also running for Thompson School Board, stresses the need to bridge the communication gap between parents, educators, and district leadership. Born and raised in Loveland with deep community roots, Buchanan believes parents have taken a backseat in their children’s education for too long and advocates for focusing on basic academics rather than social issues.

“We need to make sure our children are fully equipped when they graduate high school, that that diploma means something and that they are actually truly prepared for a future filled with success.”

Lori Goebel, Thompson School Board Candidate

Arming Educators Through the FASTER Program

Start listening at 62:52 – Hour 2

Alicia Garcia, co-founder of the Second Syndicate, announces Operation Arm the Educators, a fundraising initiative to pay tuition for Colorado educators to attend FASTER training. The $1,000 tuition cost per educator is prohibitive for many teachers on fixed incomes who want to protect students. Garcia explains that the Second Syndicate believes in being solution-oriented rather than waiting for government policy changes.

Contributors of $5 or more are entered into a drawing for a custom-engraved Springfield 1911 donated by the Damage Factory. The initiative represents grassroots Second Amendment advocacy focused on practical school safety measures rather than political debate.

“We want to make sure that if these teachers are doing their best to put their lives on the line for our students, that they are encouraged to do so and they are compensated for it in the best way possible.”

Alicia Garcia, Second Syndicate Co-Founder

Austrian Economics and Colorado’s Ballot Measures

Start listening at 71:06 – Hour 2

Jay Davidson, CEO and founder of First American State Bank celebrating 30 years in business, applies Austrian economics principles to Colorado’s current ballot measures. He traces the intellectual lineage from Ludwig von Mises through F.A. Hayek’s “The Road to Serfdom” to Milton Friedman’s “Free to Choose,” explaining how economic freedom and true freedom are inseparable.

Davidson and Monson dissect Propositions LL and MM, which they characterize as attempts to circumvent TABOR protections. Proposition LL asks to keep $12 million in excess revenue from Proposition FF’s school meals program, while Proposition MM seeks $95 million in new taxes with progressive income tax structures. Davidson notes that when 1 percent of taxpayers pay almost 50 percent of all taxation, the progressive tax system has become punitive.

The conversation extends to Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s $950 million bond package, which Davidson and Monson argue actually costs nearly $1.9 billion with interest payments. They criticize the framing that claims “no new taxes” when the bonds extend existing tax burdens that would otherwise sunset.

“And the whole idea was, for the first time in recorded history, a nation was based on the sanctity of the individual.”

Jay Davidson, CEO of First American State Bank

Federal Land Grabs Threaten Western Colorado Industries

Start listening at 31:01 – Hour 1

Sean Pond, Montrose County Commissioner, warns that Senators Bennett and Hickenlooper’s land policies are systematically destroying Colorado’s oil, gas, mining, and agricultural industries. Pond explains how the Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection Act (GORP), which he rebrands as “Grabbing Our Rights in Public Lands,” could lock up nearly 800,000 acres of Colorado land, killing jobs that have powered the state for generations.

Pond argues that every time land access is curtailed, the effects ripple to the Front Range through higher energy and food prices. He connects this pattern to what he calls Colorado’s “legal tyranny,” where a handful of people figured out how to take over the state legally through the process outlined in “The Blueprint: How the Democrats Won Colorado.” Despite his frustrations, Pond notes he’s working with Congressman Jeff Hurd to potentially reverse course on some of these harmful policies.

“Well, every time that we crush and curtail those industries by locking up land and land access, you’re going to feel that on the front range when your food prices go up, when your energy prices go up, when the cost to heat your home goes up.”

Sean Pond, Montrose County Commissioner

The Case for Bicycle Infrastructure

Start listening at 61:23 – Hour 2

Kurt Gerwitz, professor and self-described “one-issue voter” on bicycle infrastructure, argues that bikes solve multiple societal problems simultaneously: obesity, mobility, mental health, community safety, pollution, and urban beautification. Gerwitz points to Amsterdam as proof that a society can thrive when it prioritizes bicycles over automobiles, noting their success despite harsher weather conditions than Colorado.

Kim challenges Gerwitz on who pays for bicycle infrastructure, noting that cyclists don’t pay registration fees like car owners. Gerwitz responds that bike infrastructure costs a fraction of road infrastructure and represents a better investment of taxpayer dollars. The debate touches on 15-minute cities, urban design choices that limit mobility, and whether promoting bikes constitutes taking away freedom of choice or restoring it.

“It solves mental health, community safety, pollution, urban beautification.”

Kurt Gerwitz, Professor

Littleton Citizens Fight to Preserve Single-Family Zoning

Start listening at 102:52 – Hour 2

Joe Whitney of Rooted in Littleton explains how citizens organized to stop the city from rezoning every neighborhood for multiplexes. The city had attempted to change the definition of single-family residential to include duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, but the citizen group placed ballot initiative 3A before voters to preserve existing zoning.

Whitney describes how the city spent $20,000 in taxpayer money filing a lawsuit against the initiative, only to dismiss it after a judge refused to delay the case until after the election. Whitney calls this a clear attempt to put a cloud over the initiative rather than a genuine legal challenge. He urges voters to support 3A and pay closer attention to local elections, which he now realizes are “a very big deal.”

“In Littleton, we almost had the whole city rezone for multiplexes. They were going to change the definition of single-family residential to include duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes in every neighborhood in Littleton.”

Joe Whitney, Rooted in Littleton

Lakewood Referendum and Local Activism

Start listening at 08:28 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, entrepreneur and Lakewood city council candidate, reports that citizen petitioners are in crunch time to gather signatures for a zoning referendum by the October 30th deadline. She notes that pro-zoning forces have launched misinformation campaigns after petitioners announced they reached the 75% signature threshold. Gordey highlights how state legislation now requires petitioners to notify the city at 75% completion or face $1,500 fines.

“People are like: wow, we actually have someone who’s gonna fight for the people, and we don’t have that in Lakewood right now.”

Karen Gordey, Lakewood City Council Candidate

CSU Bat Lab Biosafety Failures Raise Pandemic Concerns

Start listening at 16:18 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk exposes troubling biosafety incidents at Colorado State University’s research facilities. FOIA documents reveal a 2020 laboratory infection where a researcher working with Zika-infected mosquitoes walked around in public believing symptoms were from a common cold. Another incident from 2018 shows personnel escorted an untrained visitor into a BSL-3 space without documentation or testing.

The citizen watchdog explains that a new NIH grant would bring Egyptian fruit bats and Jamaican breeding colonies to study Sosuga virus and Marburg, though the grant remains unfunded. Senator Joni Ernst has called attention to the issue, urging constituents to contact their representatives.

“Back in 2018, personnel did not follow BSL-3 visitor policy and escorted a visitor without documentation, training, or testing into the BSL space.”

Mike Rawluk, Citizen Watchdog

Electronic Health Records Become Tool for Data Collection, Not Patient Care

Start listening at 32:11 – Hour 1

Jill Vecchio warns that electronic health records mandated under Obamacare have shifted medical attention from patients to computer screens. Physicians paid between $30,000 and $70,000 per practice to comply, while reimbursement became tied to checking software boxes rather than providing care.

Vecchio recounts her husband’s follow-up appointment where a physician’s assistant asked about a surgery that never happened, insisting the computer record must be correct. She also addresses gain-of-function research, calling the justification for studying virus mutations “scientifically garbage” and urging listeners to watch Tucker Carlson’s interview with Dr. Andrew Huff, a former EcoHealth Alliance researcher.

“They’re doing this research to develop bioweapons that can be used against people and animals.”

Jill Vecchio, Medical Professional

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Treasury Dips Below Four Percent

Start listening at 61:55 – Hour 2

Lorne Levy reports the 10-year Treasury has dropped through 4% to $3.98, though mortgage rates remain loosely tied to that benchmark. Most borrowers see rates in the lower half of the 6% range, with those having excellent credit and good equity securing low 6s.

The mortgage expert recommends anyone with rates above 6.75% to 6.875% should explore refinancing options. With credit card debt at historic highs, some homeowners may benefit from cash-out refinancing to consolidate high-interest debt, even if their current mortgage rate is lower.

“I would think that anybody who has a mortgage above 675 to 6875 should be taking a look and making a phone call.”

Lorne Levy, Mortgage Expert

Trump’s Argentine Beef Deal Threatens American Cattlemen

Start listening at 72:28 – Hour 2

Trent Loos sounds the alarm on President Trump’s announcement to import Argentine beef, calling it a direct assault on the one bright spot in American agriculture. While farm economics struggle across sectors, beef demand remains strong despite elevated prices because consumers recognize its nutritional density.

The sixth-generation rancher explains that Argentina’s beef inventory sits at record lows due to drought, mirroring conditions in the United States. Argentina has shifted from the world’s top beef-consuming nation to importing Brazilian beef themselves. Loos suspects Brazil may be using Argentina as a pass-through to circumvent U.S. import quotas, with the same packers who control domestic markets benefiting from the arrangement.

“My real concern, I have no verification, this is just some speculation, that Brazil has found a way to bring more beef into the United States, sending it into Argentina, doing something process- wise, bringingit to the United States as Argentina beef.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Rancher

Chronic Wasting Disease and the Prion Question

Start listening at 100:00 – Hour 2

Loos challenges the scientific consensus on chronic wasting disease, citing research from Dusty Backer who claims no prion has ever been identified under microscopic examination. He traces the disease narrative back to 1960s research at Colorado State University, where deer were transported to Wisconsin before the supposed outbreak.

The rancher calculates that the beef industry has spent billions removing brain and spinal tissue from cattle since 2003 to protect against a disease he believes does not exist. He points to mineral deficiencies as the actual cause of brain deterioration in affected animals.

“No prion has ever been discovered.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Rancher

Retuning Your Body’s Energy for Better Health

Start listening at 31:55 – Hour 1

Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, an award-winning integrative pharmacist and the first in the U.S. to complete a postdoctoral residency in integrative medicine, explains how energy frequencies affect our daily health. Drawing from both modern science and ancient Ayurvedic principles, she describes how everything from ongoing stress to excessive screen time can throw our energy out of sync.

The solution, she argues, involves simple practices that cost nothing: movement, slow deep breathing, and sunlight exposure. She highlights the emerging field of quantum Ayurveda, which combines traditional Indian healing methods with modern understanding of energy frequencies. For those seeking to optimize their supplement regimens, she notes that attuning one’s energy first can make herbal remedies more effective.

“The good thing is that there’s so many simple habits that we can incorporate into our daily life that cost nothing, that can retune our body’s energy.”

Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, Integrative Pharmacist

Making Americans Financially Independent Through Constitutional Budgeting

Start listening at 73:47 – Hour 2

Murray Sabrin, professor of finance at Ramapo College and noted libertarian economist, presents a bold vision for fiscal reform. He advocates abolishing income and payroll taxes entirely, which he calculates would give every American taxpayer a 20 to 40 percent raise. This approach, he argues, aligns with Thomas Jefferson’s vision expressed in his 1801 inaugural address about letting people keep the fruits of their labor.

Sabrin traces the expansion of federal power from the New Deal through the Great Society, warning that the current trajectory of a seven trillion dollar budget, two trillion dollar deficit, and 37 trillion dollar debt could lead to a financial crisis rivaling 1929. He calls for returning government to its Article I, Section 8 constitutional limits, arguing there is no constitutional basis for federal involvement in retirement benefits, healthcare, education, or housing.

“I want to give every american who pays income taxes a 20 to 40 percent raise, and that means abolishing the income taxes and payroll taxes, and that would allow people to keep their own money.”

Murray Sabrin, Professor of Finance

Turning Point USA and the Battle for American Culture

Start listening at 101:46 – Hour 2

Susan Harris reflects on the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination and how Turning Point USA has responded. Despite the tragedy, she observes that the organization has exploded in growth, expanding its message not just across the United States but around the world. She sees this as an example of how difficult circumstances can yield unexpected positive outcomes when channeled properly.

The conversation turns to the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show. Harris offers a provocative analysis: the NFL no longer views the Super Bowl as primarily an American event but as a vehicle for global brand expansion. She suggests conservatives must accept that free market principles allow companies to make their own choices, while praising Turning Point’s decision to offer an All-American Halftime Show alternative.

“But honestly, I really don’t think the NFL views the Super Bowl anymore as an American show.”

Susan Harris, Show Supporter

Teaching Constitutional Principles to the Next Generation

Start listening at 52:31 – Hour 1

Brad Beck, co-founder of Liberty Toastmasters, detailed his innovative approach to engaging high school students in Boulder with founding principles. Rather than discussing party platforms, Beck presents students with eight core principles including human equality, natural rights, and consent of the governed, then invites them to frame all questions around those foundations. The technique transforms emotionally charged political debates into thoughtful discussions grounded in shared American values.

Beck recounted standing at the classroom door, shaking each student’s hand, and handing them pocket Constitutions before his presentation. The personal connection and principled framework produced remarkable results, with students approaching him after class wanting to continue the conversation.

“And I took the tact of putting all these eight principles on a big sheet of paper and revealed them one by one and talked about each one of these ideas, like human equality, natural rights, consent of the governed, government-secured rights, limited powers, all the ideas that the American founding was based on.”

Brad Beck, Co-founder of Liberty Toastmasters

Restoring Excellence in American Education

Start listening at 02:00 – Hour 1

Priscilla Rahn, a 32-year education veteran and former principal, brings her experience to a new book titled “Restoring Education in America, an Inspirational Teacher Toolbox.” The educator shared the harrowing story of her mother’s escape from North Korea as a 12-year-old, jumping onto a moving train with her family to flee communist oppression, a formative experience that shapes Rahn’s passion for American education.

Rahn announced her new daily radio show launching November 3rd on KLTT 670 AM, focusing on education issues from the perspective of a classroom teacher. She emphasized the power of asking people to identify the principles and values underlying their positions.

“It was birthed from the idea of with Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the conversation around education and school choice and the need to debate.”

Priscilla Rahn, Educator and Author

Fighting for Academic Excellence in District 49

Start listening at 18:07 – Hour 1

Ivy Lui called in to discuss her campaign for school board in Falcon District 49. A former board member who was gerrymandered out of her seat in 2023 after challenging the district on academic performance and ideological curricula, Lui returns focused on reversing declining test scores. The district remains 3.5% below 2019 levels in language arts and 1.3% behind in mathematics.

Lui exposed how social and emotional learning programs entered the district under the guise of character building but carried publicly declared objectives of transforming society and injecting equity ideology. Her previous efforts to remove these distractions and refocus on academics met fierce resistance from board members she described as claiming to be Christian conservatives.

“I was learning that curricula were being brought in specifically to have the publicly declared objective of transforming society and injecting equity into the kids’ minds and social justice.”

Ivy Lui, School Board Candidate, District 49

Free Speech Under Attack: The Alex Jones Precedent

Start listening at 84:42 – Hour 2

Susan Kochevar, entrepreneur and owner of 88 Drive-In Theater, raised alarm about the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Alex Jones’s appeal of his $1.4 billion default judgment. She warned that default judgments, which deny defendants the ability to present their case, represent a dangerous erosion of due process being weaponized against conservative voices including Peter Navarro, Steve Bannon, Mike Lindell, and Rudy Giuliani.

On a brighter note, Kochevar shared observations about dramatic positive changes among young workers this year. Her teenage employees at the drive-in arrived on time, dressed professionally, and showed unprecedented interest in learning about capitalism and how business works.

“You know, you have to defend speech, especially the speech you do not like.”

Susan Kochevar, Owner, 88 Drive-In Theater

Parental Rights and Transparency in Roaring Fork Schools

Start listening at 99:24 – Hour 2

Elizabeth Taylor explained her campaign for school board in the Roaring Fork District, where 65% of students read below grade level. The engaged parent spent years attending school board meetings, work sessions, and accountability committee meetings, often as the only parent in attendance. She pointed to a 2022 “gender toolkit” rollout as a catalyst for her activism.

Taylor highlighted a troubling policy allowing children 12 and older to make mental and physical health decisions without parental knowledge or consent. Her priority is restoring parents to the center of their children’s education and ensuring basic academic proficiency returns to the classroom.

“Right now, you know, 65% of kids are below grade level in reading.”

Elizabeth Taylor, School Board Candidate, Roaring Fork District

Understanding Insurance in Colorado’s Challenging Climate

Start listening at 09:25 – Hour 1

Roger Mangan of State Farm Insurance walked listeners through the mechanics of homeowners insurance pools and why Colorado premiums have skyrocketed. With State Farm collecting $110 million in premiums but paying $129 million in hail and wildfire claims in 2022, rate increases became inevitable. Mangan offered practical strategies for managing costs, including raising deductibles from 1% to 5% to significantly reduce premium increases.

The insurance veteran also clarified misconceptions about auto insurance, explaining that companies typically check driving records only every three years and single speeding tickets rarely trigger rate increases absent accidents or license suspension.

“The only way to mitigate that is to probably go to higher deductibles.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Insurance

Xcel’s Eminent Domain Land Grab Threatens Eastern Colorado

Start listening at 21:03 – Hour 1

Virginia Macha, founder of Stand for the Land Kansas, exposes Xcel Energy’s aggressive eminent domain campaign against farmers and ranchers in Elbert County and El Paso County. Both county commissions denied Xcel’s permit requests, but the utility giant continues threatening landowners to complete the final leg of a transmission line. Macha warns that green energy projects and data centers are transforming agricultural land into what she describes as a “glass desert” and “transmission graveyard.”

The stakes extend beyond rural communities. Data centers running on abandoned gas wells consume massive amounts of water and generate constant noise pollution, with one Kansas family enduring 85-decibel humming 24 hours a day, less than 100 yards from their home. Macha urges citizens to attend planning and zoning meetings, noting that federal regulators are working to shift decision-making power from elected county commissioners to unelected planning boards more easily influenced by special interests.

“If Colorado does not hold the line and these counties don’t win and protect their land, Eastern Colorado will look similar to a glass desert, and it will really impact the agricultural heritage, but really the economy in those counties.”

Virginia Macha, Founder, Stand for the Land Kansas

Jefferson County School Board Faces Accountability Crisis

Start listening at 7:12 – Hour 1

Rich Wyatt, Chair of the Jefferson County GOP, sounds the alarm on school board priorities following the tragic shooting at Evergreen High School. While the district claims it cannot afford armed security at schools, 13 armed security personnel protected the school board meeting. The district faces a $60 million budget deficit while spending half a million dollars on consultants.

Wyatt reveals the teachers’ union donated $11,000 to a young candidate with a reported history of sexual assault charges. He urges voters to support Terry Rascone, a 20-year military veteran and foster mother, and Sam Minard for the school board.

“Who are you to have armed guards here when you can protect yourself? But the children that are not allowed to protect themselves, the most vulnerable, the most people that should be protected in our community have no protections because they didn’t want to spend the money on the budget.”

Rich Wyatt, Chair, Jefferson County GOP

Citizens Defeat General Improvement District Tax Scheme

Start listening at 72:40 – Hour 2

Dana Busch shares how North Cherry Creek residents organized to defeat a proposed General Improvement District that would have imposed new taxes while giving residents only 14% representation despite contributing 57% of the funding. The GID board would have had power to levy taxes, borrow money, exercise eminent domain, and exist in perpetuity.

Facing dismissive responses from their city council representative and a consultant earning up to $149,000 from the project, neighbors launched a grassroots campaign with 300 yard signs, door-to-door canvassing, and public education events. Within 15 minutes of a community meeting where over 200 residents demanded answers, the consultant announced North Cherry Creek’s removal from the GID. Days later, the entire proposal collapsed.

“I guess, you know, I think the biggest takeaway I have, I think, especially in the time we’re in and the stories that you present, Kim, is that that, you know, we still do have a voice as much as so many of us feel defeated and at the will of, you know, government choices, but you need to get enough people who are going to actually take action, get organized and be strategic.”

Dana Busch, Citizen Watchdog

Second Amendment Organization Launches Operation Education

Start listening at 62:55 – Hour 2

Alicia Garcia, co-founder of the Second Syndicate, announces Operation Education, a fundraising initiative to pay the $1,000 tuition for educators and school staff who want training to be armed through FASTER Colorado. Every $5 donation enters supporters into a drawing for a custom-engraved Springfield 1911.

Garcia emphasizes that Colorado law already permits trained educators to carry firearms in schools, but cost remains a barrier. The Second Syndicate aims to remove that obstacle while connecting educators with resources from gun shop owners and the Colorado Firearms Safety League Alliance.

“We don’t want to wait until our government is going to find solutions for us when our children are in such desperate need of these things. We’re going to do what we can as a Second Amendment organization to intervene and to find solutions.”

Alicia Garcia, Co-founder, Second Syndicate

Election Integrity Expert Brings Seven Steps Strategy to Colorado

Start listening at 100:35 – Hour 2

Douglas Frank, a physicist with 60 peer-reviewed publications, explains how small counties can reclaim control of their elections. Working with Carol Riggenbach in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, Frank has been analyzing voter rolls in Conejos, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties to reveal manipulation patterns that local clerks may not recognize.

Frank’s strategy involves organizing citizens, engaging sheriffs who have constitutional authority to interpose on behalf of disenfranchised voters, and linking multiple counties together for collective action. He points to successes in California’s Shasta County and Huntington Beach, where communities have taken back local control of elections despite state opposition.

“It happens when the people, local people, get together, organize and strategically take back control.”

Douglas Frank, Physicist and Election Integrity Expert

Lakewood Rezoning Crisis and Government Corruption

Start listening at 17:02 – Hour 1

Ramey Johnson, former Colorado legislator and Colorado Union of Taxpayers board member, exposes systematic corruption in Lakewood’s rezoning process. The city council rushed through four rounds of rezoning votes starting in June, with minimal citizen input, designed to eliminate single-family neighborhoods throughout the city.

Johnson reveals that a Colorado Open Records Act request uncovered 250 pages of communications between Lakewood Mayor Wendy Strom, the Wheat Ridge mayor, public information officers, and developers. When citizens accessed a Zoom meeting about development plans, officials immediately moved to a private session. The city council, city manager, assistant city manager, city clerk, and city attorney were all served subpoenas regarding the controversial Emory Elementary sale.

“So basically, our mayors have been working with developers behind the scenes trying to get development planned for Lakewood. And it sounds like for Wheatridge as well. That is extremely egregious that our city is doing that kind of thing.”

Ramey Johnson, Former Colorado Legislator

HHS Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

Start listening at 67:51 – Hour 2

Pam Long, West Point graduate and military director for Children’s Health Defense, breaks down the significant changes Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy has made to vaccine recommendations. The COVID vaccine is no longer universally recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, shifting to a “shared clinical decision-making” model between parents and providers for children ages six months to 17 years.

Long exposes the American Academy of Pediatrics as a lobbying organization funded by pharmaceutical companies including Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Moderna, and Sanofi. The AAP received $34 million in 2023 to promote vaccines and has filed lawsuits against HHS demanding reinstatement of COVID vaccine recommendations. Nearly every blue state, including Colorado through HB 25-1027, has implemented legislation following AAP recommendations rather than CDC guidance.

“So the American Academy of Pediatrics is advocating for societal segregation for any person who opts out of any vaccine. There are 70 now, 70 plus doses recommended for U.S. children all the way up, you know, and then there’s an adult schedule as well, by the way.”

Pam Long, Military Director, Children’s Health Defense

Consent of the Governed and American Liberty

Start listening at 51:37 – Hour 1

Cathy Russell, scientist and president of Liberty Toastmasters North, joins Kim in studio to examine the American principle that government derives its power from the consent of the governed. Russell traces this concept back to Cyrus the Great, who liberated Babylon through consent and built a successful empire lasting 200 years by listening to the governed.

The discussion reveals how government entities create an illusion of citizen input while decisions are predetermined. Russell notes that officials justify overreach by claiming they are providing for the people, but this represents a perversion of consent, not its fulfillment. The pharmaceutical industry’s capture of medical organizations demonstrates how unelected entities can exercise authority over citizens without their genuine consent.

“It’s almost, Kim, a perversion of we the people. Because the people who are doing this, they are thinking we’re doing this for the people. We’re giving them homes. We’re giving them food. We’re giving them education. We’re giving them things. So it’s a massive perversion that is not the will of the people.”

Cathy Russell, President, Liberty Toastmasters North

Schools as Battlegrounds for Parental Rights

Start listening at 10:37 – Hour 1

Jamilynn D’avola, running for re-election to the El Paso County School District 49 board, details her district’s stand against House Bill 1312 and transgender policies that she says distract from core academics. D’avola explains that District 49 adopted a Parents’ Bill of Rights in 2022 requiring full transparency from school personnel. The district now prohibits biological males from competing on girls’ sports teams or using girls’ restrooms. D’avola notes that door-knocking conversations consistently reveal parents’ top concern is whether their daughters will be safe at school.

“We as a district decided to take a firm stand against that because of it stripping the parental rights and distracting away from being able to do what we’re supposed to do. We’re supposed to be able to teach reading, writing, and math and not have to think about issues that are completely distracting in the classroom, such as transgenderism.”

Jamilynn D’avola, School Board Director, El Paso County School District 49

Protect Kids Colorado Ballot Initiatives

Start listening at 23:24 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former state senator and chairman of Protect Kids Colorado, updates listeners on the petition drive for three ballot initiatives protecting children from sex trafficking, irreversible sex-change procedures, and unfair athletic competition. Lundberg reports that over 1,000 volunteers have stepped up to gather the 200,000 signatures needed by February 1st. He also discusses the pending Levi Pruder Supreme Court case regarding parental rights in schools, which entered conference consideration and was rescheduled for a second hearing.

Lundberg announces the upcoming Republican gubernatorial forum on October 18th at Resurrection Fellowship in Loveland, where 16 of 19 declared candidates will appear. He invokes Reagan’s Eleventh Commandment, urging candidates to avoid attacking fellow Republicans and instead focus on limited government and maximum individual freedom.

“This isn’t just some, oh, let’s tweak a little thing here or there. No, let’s stop the policies that are in place right now dead in their tracks and go the opposite direction, which is the right way for the best of Colorado, for the best of the children in Colorado, for the families.”

Kevin Lundberg, Chairman, Protect Kids Colorado

Preparing for Accident Claims and Winter Driving

Start listening at 65:42 – Hour 1

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law emphasizes the importance of contacting an attorney immediately after any accident or injury. Boesen explains that delays allow stories to change and witnesses to disappear, making it harder to build a strong case. He offers free consultations whether by phone or in person and stresses that even if he doesn’t take a case, he provides sound advice to help people navigate their situations.

With winter approaching, Boesen and Kim discuss preparing vehicles for cold weather, including tire changes, tune-ups, windshield wipers, defroster checks, and keeping ice scrapers and washer fluid stocked.

“Any kind of legal matter, but especially personal injury matters, people need to reach out and not hesitate.”

Jon Boesen, Attorney, Boesen Law

Understanding the Constitution’s True Meaning

Start listening at 75:57 – Hour 2

Rob Natelson, constitutional expert and author of The Original Constitution, takes listener calls on constitutional questions. The fourth edition of his book addresses developments including the Trump impeachments and emoluments clause litigation, clarifying terms like “high misdemeanors” using founding-era evidence.

Caller Sondra asks about the chilling effect on political assembly, noting that event venues are now hidden until tickets are purchased. Natelson identifies a troubling shift from traditional liberalism to totalitarianism among those educated at prestige institutions. He attributes this to ideological bubbles in academia and suggests terminating federal student loans to shrink the bloated higher education bureaucracy that fosters indoctrination.

Caller Mark asks about democracy versus republic, and Natelson explains that founders used both terms but distinguished constitutional democracy from “pure democracy,” which they considered incompatible with republican government. Caller Wyatt from Wyoming questions federal land ownership, and Natelson argues the Constitution permits holding land only for enumerated purposes, not indefinitely. He notes that environmental treasures could be held by permanent trusts rather than the federal government.

“We have raised a generation, and I don’t mean to say this is just an age thing, but we’ve raised a generation of civic barbarians who don’t believe in fundamental rights.”

Rob Natelson, Constitutional Scholar and Author

Six Priorities to Reclaim Colorado

Start listening at 17:05 – Hour 1

Scott Bottoms, Colorado state representative for House District 15 and gubernatorial candidate, outlines his comprehensive plan to restore the state. Bottoms identifies parental rights as his top priority, citing hospitals performing transgender surgeries on minors without parental knowledge, currently under FBI investigation. He warns that Colorado ranks second in the nation for crime and that the Venezuelan cartel’s U.S. headquarters has been declared by the DEA to be in Aurora.

Bottoms calls for reclaiming safety and security, economic vitality through energy independence, accessible healthcare guided by patients rather than government mandates, government transparency, and preparing Colorado for the AI revolution while preserving human innovation. He emphasizes that support for these priorities crosses party lines, with Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters all recognizing the state’s problems.

“The biggest thing that we’re trying to accomplish is we’re really going to reclaim Colorado for all Coloradans. One of the things we’re finding is that Democrats, Republicans, unaffiliated, nobody is okay with where Colorado is right now.”

Scott Bottoms, Colorado State Representative, House District 15

From Art Club to the Supreme Court: Fighting for Parental Rights

Start listening at 30:38 – Hour 1

Erin Lee, founder of Protect Kids Colorado, reports that her federal lawsuit against the Poudre School District has reached the Supreme Court. After her daughter was recruited into a transgender indoctrination club disguised as an art club, Lee discovered the school was proud of providing what they called a “safe space” from parents. The case, Lee v. Poudre, was conferenced by SCOTUS on September 29th and again on October 10th, with the court holding the case for further consideration rather than dismissing it.

Lee reveals that Childs v. Salazar, challenging Colorado’s law forcing counselors to affirm gender-confused children, appears headed for a 6-3 victory at the Supreme Court. She has also filed suit against House Bill 1312, which mandates using chosen pronouns and allows the state to remove children from parents who do not affirm their child’s gender identity. Colorado, she notes, ranks tenth in the nation for child mutilation procedures related to gender confusion.

Through Protect Kids Colorado, Lee is circulating three citizen ballot petitions addressing child mutilation, males in female spaces, and child trafficking. The organization needs 125,000 valid signatures by February. She calls for evangelical churches to join the Catholic Church, which has already mandated preach-and-sign weekends through year’s end.

“Colorado is savable. It’s worth saving and it’s savable, but it’s going to take we the people working together to do it.”

Erin Lee, Founder, Protect Kids Colorado

Building Financial Resilience Against Uncertainty

Start listening at 62:05 – Hour 2

Jody Hinsey of Mint Financial Strategies discusses preparing for financial emergencies amid government shutdown concerns. She notes there have been 21 government shutdowns since 1976, averaging almost two and a half per administration, and that the average person gets laid off nearly three times during their career, taking five to six months to find replacement work.

Hinsey recommends building an emergency reserve of three to six months of bare-bones expenses. Practical savings strategies include canceling unused subscriptions, eating at home more often, selling unused items on Facebook Marketplace, and avoiding toll roads. She emphasizes that small adjustments to spending habits can build rainy day funds quickly.

“And one of the things that we talk about at Mint Financial is building that strong foundation before you start thinking about planning for retirement or those long-term financial goals. And that really comes down to building a strong emergency reserve or a rainy day fund.”

Jody Hinsey, Mint Financial Strategies

Border Patrol Pivots to Interior Enforcement

Start listening at 71:45 – Hour 2

Chris Harris, retired Border Patrol agent with 36 years in law enforcement, reports that the southern border is now the most secure he has ever seen it. With border crossings dramatically reduced, Border Patrol is pivoting to assist ICE with interior enforcement in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Harris describes taking down a Chicago apartment complex overtaken by Trendero gang members, mirroring the Aurora situation from last year. He challenges the conflation of legal and illegal immigration, noting that his Mexican-born wife went through years of legal process to become a citizen. At a Serbian festival, he met immigrants from Brazil and Spain who spent years in the legal immigration system and firmly support enforcement against those who cut the line.

Harris addresses the controversy over agents wearing masks, explaining that they face doxxing campaigns that expose their families’ home addresses and children’s schools to hostile activists. One woman was arrested after following an ICE agent home and using a bullhorn to announce his presence to the neighborhood. Most Americans support enforcement, Harris notes, recounting how Chicago residents cheered and gave thumbs up as Border Patrol boats were launched on the Chicago River.

“You either want us to be a country of law where we enforce the duly enacted laws that Congress has enacted a president sign off on, including laws the U.S. Supreme Court said, yes, they are OK, they’re constitutional, or we are mob rule.”

Chris Harris, Retired Border Patrol Agent

Volunteering Changes Lives in Jeffco Schools

Start listening at 16:03 – Hour 1

Sam Myron, a candidate for the Jefferson County School Board, brings 44 years of volunteer experience to his campaign. Myron shares a powerful story about a former student who stopped him during crosswalk duty to thank him for making a difference during a troubled childhood. The encounter crystallized what Myron sees as the transformative power of consistent adult presence in schools.

Myron argues that Jeffco needs to bring back shop classes in middle schools, contending that not every student will attend college and many thrive when given hands-on learning opportunities. He proposes partnering with trade unions and contractors to fund and sponsor classroom equipment, pointing to his own son’s success as a plumber earning forty dollars an hour. Myron also advocates for recruiting grandparents as volunteers to provide friendly faces and mentorship in schools.

“We are like a pebble on the pond of life.”

Sam Myron, Jeffco School Board Candidate

Colorado’s Compensation Commission Sets Legislator Pay

Start listening at 30:14 – Hour 1

Joshua Sharf, a senior fellow at the Independence Institute and Senate Republican appointee to the state Compensation Commission, explains how Colorado determines salaries for legislators and statewide elected officials. The commission, which meets every four years, examines whether current compensation levels are appropriate compared to other part-time state legislatures.

Sharf presents research showing Colorado legislators are compensated in the upper third nationally when calculated on a per-session-day basis. He raises concerns about potential arguments for cost-of-living adjustments, arguing that legislators who pass laws making Colorado more expensive should not be insulated from those consequences. The commission’s recommendations will take effect after the 2026 election unless the legislature votes to change them.

“They shouldn’t be insulated from the consequences of that.”

Joshua Sharf, Senior Fellow, Independence Institute

Reframing the Conversation on Firearms

Start listening at 64:51 – Hour 2

Alicia, founder of the Second Syndicate and firearms instructor with Concealed Carry Classes of Denver, challenges the way society discusses guns. She bans the word “weapon” from her classes, insisting that firearms are tools while the human mind is what can be weaponized. Alicia argues that guns were once normalized in American culture without the violence seen today.

Alicia traces modern gun violence not to firearms themselves but to societal changes including pharmaceutical use, cell phone addiction, and hypersensitivity. Her nonprofit, the Second Syndicate, raises funds to put school staff through the Faster Colorado program, which trains educators to protect students. She emphasizes that exercising Second Amendment rights should not automatically suggest intent to harm.

“The word weapon is a no-no in my class because I don’t want people to call firearms weapons.”

Alicia, Founder, Second Syndicate

Lessons from a Former State Representative

Start listening at 75:02 – Hour 2

Libby Szabo, who served in the Colorado House from 2011 to 2015 and as Jefferson County Commissioner until 2021, reflects on her decade of public service. She describes learning early that activist approaches fail in the legislature because effective governance requires building consensus across party lines. During her tenure, she served as assistant minority leader and focused on reducing business regulations.

Szabo counts legalizing ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft among her proudest accomplishments, a bill that took three quarters of a session to pass against union opposition. She contrasts her time, when majorities were narrow, with today’s supermajorities that make opposition nearly impossible. Szabo urges voters to research candidates’ records and warns against electing single-issue activists who cannot see beyond their agenda. She encourages citizens who feel called to run for office to serve their communities rather than special interests.

“Local government is the closest government you have to your actual situation.”

Libby Szabo, Former Colorado State Representative

Local Business and Community Engagement

Start listening at 8:30 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, owner of Radiant Painting and Lighting, discusses her business philosophy of striving for excellence and using premium materials to protect homeowners’ investments. Gordey also shares her campaign for Lakewood City Council, where she aims to bring the same dedication to public service. With ballots mailing out the next day, she and her team were working to distribute 10,000 door hangers across her ward.

“We strive for excellence in everything that we do. It’s all about quality. We’re not just your average paint company, where you’ll paint and then you get a taillight warranty as we drive away.”

Karen Gordey, Owner, Radiant Painting and Lighting

Colorado’s Constitutional Framework

Start listening at 18:40 – Hour 1

Dave Evans, board member of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, provides a primer on the Colorado Constitution, drawing from David Kopel’s book “Colorado Constitutional Law and History.” Evans explains how Colorado’s constitution differs from the federal model, with 29 articles instead of five, and how amendments like TABOR are woven into their respective articles rather than listed separately. The constitution’s strong provisions for self-governance make Colorado unique among states.

“The Constitution makes the people sovereign, not the government. The people have the sole and exclusive right of governing under our Constitution.”

Dave Evans, Board Member, Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Auto Industry Battles EV Mandates and Tariff Negotiations

Start listening at 30:17 – Hour 1

Lauren Fix of Car Coach Reports delivers a comprehensive analysis of the automotive landscape, from plummeting EV resale values to Trump’s tariff negotiations. Fix warns consumers that electric vehicles can depreciate 60-70 percent, leaving owners unable to trade them in. She recommends leasing over buying for both EVs and hybrids to avoid being stuck with a depreciating asset. The automotive expert also breaks down the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act (H.R. 4117), which seeks to repeal CAFE standards and end California’s outsized influence over national vehicle regulations.

“The goal is to take away the powers of California. The California Air Resources Board has been calling the rules for decades. It’s time for that to go away. One state constitutionally cannot make the rules for the other 49.”

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports

Capitalism and Charitable Giving

Start listening at 78:26 – Hour 2

Terri Goon of Colorado Horse Rescue makes a compelling case for nonprofits as the purest form of capitalism. People earn money through their work, then invest in causes they believe in rather than waiting for government intervention. The rescue maintains 60 horses with specialized diets and healthcare needs, funded entirely by donors who trust the organization to be good stewards. Goon notes the contrast with political parties, where infighting often discourages donations despite shared goals.

“A nonprofit is a way to give that money where you think it works the best, versus waiting around for the government to step in and fix the problem.”

Terri Goon, Colorado Horse Rescue

Inventors Fight Back Against Patent Theft

Start listening at 93:56 – Hour 2

Molly Metz, five-time world jump rope champion and inventor, recounts her battle to protect her patented dual-bearing jump rope technology. After successfully stopping 150 infringers over three years, Metz sued fitness giant Rogue Fitness only to have her case diverted to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In a one-hour Zoom hearing, both her patents were invalidated. Her husband Dirk explains how the America Invents Act created this administrative court where 84 percent of patents are invalidated, often benefiting tech giants like Google, Samsung, and Apple who were the law’s primary lobbyists.

“You invest a decade of your life into something and you stamp patented on all your products, your family is proud, your neighbors, and everyone is rooting you on, and then you’re protected up until 150 infringers, and then the 151st one, you send them to court, you’re sent to this administrative court, and your patents are invalidated.”

Molly Metz, Inventor, Jump and Rope

Local Government Overreach Under the Guise of Freedom

Start listening at 15:27 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk exposed a troubling development in Arvada where city officials approved designated drinking areas that require QR codes on beverage cups for police identification. While marketed as expanding personal freedom, the ordinance reveals classic government overreach: only certain restaurants can participate, city managers can modify boundaries without public hearings, and surveillance technology can scan the QR codes. Rawluk noted the irony of creating a system that appears to grant liberty while actually expanding government control and picking economic winners and losers.

The citizen watchdog also highlighted progress on video live streaming of legislative committee meetings, praising efforts by the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition. Transparency in government remains essential, he argued, particularly as 9,900 people watched 19 committee meetings under a pilot program now facing suspension.

“Every time you see something that might move the peg towards freedom, look to see if there’s another situation going on like with this designated drinking area, it’s it’s freedom. Ish, and then, all of a sudden, you’ve got a qr code.”

Mike Rawluk, Citizen Watchdog

The True Cost of Green Energy Subsidies

Start listening at 30:58 – Hour 1

Daniel Turner, founder of Power the Future, delivered a stark assessment of America’s energy predicament. The Biden administration’s push for wind and solar through the Inflation Reduction Act created an unsustainable market propped up by government subsidies. With those subsidies now curtailed under President Trump, Turner warned that electricity prices will rise as the true cost of unreliable energy becomes apparent.

Turner drew parallels to Reagan’s economic recovery, noting it took nearly three years to undo the damage of Carter-era policies. The current situation demands similar patience, he argued, as the country extracts itself from policies that shuttered over 100 coal plants nationwide. Beyond energy, Turner praised Trump’s willingness to challenge cultural institutions from the Smithsonian to Harvard, fighting battles no previous Republican president would touch.

“We are so far in the ditch. Our car is so far in the ditch that if at the end of the Trump years, all he manages to do is get us out of the ditch, I think that’s a win.”

Daniel Turner, Founder, Power the Future

World Economic Forum Targets Rural America

Start listening at 70:08 – Hour 2

Trent Loos reported on a Kansas Economic Outlook Conference where Harvard professor Mark Esposito openly promoted the World Economic Forum’s Great Reset to county commissioners. Esposito’s presentation included a slide featuring Klaus Schwab and argued Kansas was perfectly positioned to lead the global transition to alternative proteins and digital revolution. Many attendees, unfamiliar with the WEF agenda, saw this as an opportunity rather than a threat.

In Perkins County, Nebraska, Loos witnessed a small victory when county commissioners declined to vote on a 1,000-acre solar project that would remove productive farmland. The county sheriff, a California refugee, testified about his firsthand experience with failed green policies. Meanwhile, in Wyoming, activists continue fighting 23 planned wind projects, including one covering 46,000 acres along the scenic 287 corridor.

“We all need to strive to be that one person in our community to get the ball rolling and no longer sweep things under the rug that need public scrutiny, because with public scrutiny and sunlight we provide disinfectant.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

The Transgender Agenda Reaches Rural Schools

Start listening at 102:41 – Hour 2

Loos also addressed the transgender agenda infiltrating rural school districts. School board member Bryson Miller from Brush, Colorado attended a workshop where presenters detailed how teachers in Wellington groomed 12-year-old girls into hormone treatments without parental knowledge. The case mirrors that of Erin Lee’s family in the Poudre School District, whose legal challenge may reach the Supreme Court.

The discussion underscored how no community remains insulated from ideological overreach. Whether through energy policy, surveillance technology, or educational indoctrination, federal and global agendas are penetrating even the most rural counties. The antidote, both guests agreed, lies in engaged citizens demanding transparency and accountability at the local level.

Entrepreneurship and the Power of Disconnecting to Reconnect

Start listening at 21:00 – Hour 1

Mark Monson describes his five-year journey from a spark of creativity to a fully funded Kickstarter campaign and a finished board game, Legend of the Eight Isles. Monson handled every aspect of development himself, from writing rules to managing overseas manufacturing in China. When tariffs hit midway through production, he absorbed the added costs as a solo publisher rather than abandon the project.

The game pits one player controlling the villains against a team of heroes across multiple maps, with characters inspired by animals and even Monson’s own dog. Designed for ages eight and up, sessions can last 15 minutes or stretch across an entire evening. Monson argues that board games pull people away from screens and force genuine face-to-face interaction, something he sees as increasingly rare and vital.

“When you don’t talk directly to people, you don’t really treat them as people.”

Mark Monson, Creator of Legend of the Eight Isles

Colorado’s Regulatory War on Natural Gas and Data Center Development

Start listening at 32:39 – Hour 1

Bob Boswell, CEO of Laramie Energy, breaks down how Colorado’s regulatory environment has choked off natural resource development in a state ranked sixth nationally in oil and gas reserves. Boswell points to the ECMC’s shift toward environmental priorities over constructive resource development, and the layering of duplicative, unnecessary regulations that have pushed data center investment to Virginia and Texas while Colorado has attracted a handful at best. He notes that 70 percent of Colorado’s land is federally owned, and the state’s administration has fought development of those public minerals to the detriment of its own citizens.

Boswell explains the critical distinction between baseload power, the consistent energy supply needed for daily demand, and peak load capacity required during extreme weather events like Winter Storm Uri in Texas. Wind and solar serve as supplements, he stresses, not replacements for reliable natural gas generation. Lithium battery storage can sustain only one to two days of demand, making an all-renewables grid by 2040 physically impossible with current technology. He predicts the federal government will renegotiate its memorandum of understanding with Colorado to allow hydrocarbon development on public lands, potentially overriding the state’s restrictive posture.

“What we’ve had in Colorado is a administration that has consistently fought development of our natural resources in the state to the detriment of the people of the state.”

Bob Boswell, CEO of Laramie Energy

Workers’ Compensation and the Cost of Waiting

Start listening at 63:09 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen warns that the most common and costly mistake injured workers make is failing to report workplace injuries when they happen. Defense counsel routinely argues that unreported injuries occurred outside work, at the gym or on a hiking trail, destroying a worker’s claim before it begins. Boesen urges anyone hurt on the job to file a written report immediately, whether through an employer’s claim form, a text message, or an email, and then seek medical care under the workers’ compensation system that the employer’s insurance is obligated to cover.

Boesen stresses that a simple early phone call for legal advice can prevent enormous problems down the road. Much of the workers’ compensation system, he argues, is structured against the injured worker, and people simply do not know the procedural traps that can undermine legitimate claims. He connects his advice to the day’s closing Dickens quote about procrastination, reinforcing that swift action when action is needed can make all the difference.

“People can make so many mistakes because they don’t know how things are set up. And in the workers’ compensation system, I would argue, I would say so much of it is set up against the injured worker.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law

Machiavelli, Religious Power, and the Limits of Government Force

Start listening at 72:19 – Hour 2

Luke Cashman leads the discussion on chapters 11 and 12 of Machiavelli’s The Prince, written in 1513 and published in 1532. Chapter 11’s treatment of ecclesiastical principalities, states governed by religious authority, sparks a wide-ranging conversation about the Catholic Church’s historical military power, the expansion of Islam, and how divine mandate makes conquered populations uniquely easy to control. Luke observes that Machiavelli himself was imprisoned and tortured for his writings, a fact that underscores the chapter’s careful deference to the Church and highlights the founders’ radical departure in rejecting the divine right of kings.

Producer Joe draws a parallel between ecclesiastical authority and modern climate policy, arguing that environmental ideology functions as the political left’s religion, granting power to those who champion it. The discussion shifts to chapter 12 on mercenary soldiers and whether American military commitments abroad have turned the United States into a kind of mercenary state, lending its forces to allied nations’ conflicts. The Portland unrest provides a live case study: Luke argues that presidential deployment of the National Guard against civilians sets a dangerous precedent any future administration could exploit, while Joe counters that years of unchecked destruction have exhausted less forceful remedies.

“Take the arguments you know you are using and apply them to yourself. It’s a little difficult to really scrutinize your own beliefs, but I think it is incredibly important to really apply that lens to not just what’s happening around you, but to what’s happening to you and yourself and in your party and spaces as well.”

Luke Cashman, Producer, The Kim Monson Show

“But when the government is picking and choosing what constitutional rights they’re going to follow and adhere for us, that’s where I think we’re getting into a tumultuous time is the radical left says, no, you can’t have guns, but you can talk and say whatever.”

Producer Joe, Producer, The Kim Monson Show

Protecting Single-Family Neighborhoods from Government Overreach

Start listening at 15:27 – Hour 1

Joe Whitney of Rooted in Littleton details how citizens organized to fight the city’s attempt to redefine single-family residential zoning to include duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes in every neighborhood. The grassroots organization successfully pushed back against the ordinance and placed a charter amendment on the November ballot to protect existing zoning. Whitney reveals that the city has now sued Rooted in Littleton over their ballot initiative, using a brand new law backed by real estate developers and apartment builders that went into effect August 6th.

The lawsuit threatens to toll the election, potentially silencing voters on this critical issue. Whitney notes that Littleton failed to join the home rule suit against the governor’s land use mandates, leaving residents vulnerable to state-level density requirements. The fight highlights a broader pattern where local governments serve special interests rather than the constituents who elected them.

“All of us moved to Littleton because we wanted to get away from the crime and the traffic and the pressures of downtown to have a more idyllic setting to raise kids and to live. And this really threatens to make Littleton an extension of downtown.”

Joe Whitney, Rooted in Littleton

The Four Keys to Entrepreneurial Success

Start listening at 32:12 – Hour 1

Roger Mangan, who has run a successful State Farm agency for over 50 years, shares the four elements that drive business success. First, you must produce to survive, selling the core products or services that pay the bills. Second, you must administer the business, tracking performance daily and weekly to avoid treading water. Third, you must entrepreneur the business, staying ahead of the curve and thinking outside the box like ships that sail ahead of the fleet.

The fourth element is integration, building a business that functions without the owner present at all times. Mangan emphasizes working on the business rather than in the business. His colleague Mitch Gardner, a State Farm agent for 42 years who holds a PhD in psychology and business systems, credits Mangan with transforming his approach from employee mentality to owner mentality. Gardner learned to build a team, hire from restaurants and banks for their people skills, and create systems that operate independently.

“Whoever you are, do something, consciously or unconsciously, to touch the lives of people, to light the path so they can move forward.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Agent

China’s Forced Organ Harvesting Exposed

Start listening at 72:42 – Hour 2

Jan Jekielek, senior editor at the Epoch Times and host of American Thought Leaders, exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s industrial-scale forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. Unlike black market organ rings, China operates an on-demand system where wealthy patients can schedule transplants within days or weeks, an impossibility in any ethical system where donors come from accidents.

Jekielek describes a case where a German woman with a rare AB blood type received three liver transplants in China after drinking destroyed each successive organ. The system began targeting Falun Gong practitioners after their persecution began in 1999, with millions placed in labor camps and prisons where they are blood-typed and tissue-typed for a matching database. David Matas estimates the industry generates nine billion dollars annually. A recent hot mic exchange between Xi Jinping and Putin referenced using organ transplants to achieve 150-year lifespans for the super elite.

“The only way you could know when the transplant is going to happen is you’ll know when that person will be dead. And the only way you could know he’s going to be dead is if someone’s making them that way.”

Jan Jekielek, Senior Editor, Epoch Times

Constitutional Values and Legislative Accountability

Start listening at 99:06 – Hour 2

Ken DeGraff, Colorado State Representative and a Colorado Union of Taxpayers Guardian with an 80-89% rating for protecting taxpayers, property rights, and TABOR, warns that special interests fund mediocrity on both sides of the aisle. While Democrats receive support for radical leftist positions, Republicans are often funded to stay in the middle, giving the governor bipartisan cover.

DeGraff explains that bill titles rarely reflect actual content, requiring citizens to dig deeper than surface-level analysis. He connects the national organ harvesting discussion to domestic issues, noting that similar dehumanization occurs with fetal harvesting in the United States. The representative urges Coloradans to support constitutional candidates with small donations to displace special interest money, emphasizing that self-governance is not a spectator sport.

“What the bill says it is has very little to do with what is actually in the bill. So when they say, hey, this is a bill to help schools, it might have some part of that, but it’s really something entirely different.”

Ken DeGraff, Colorado State Representative

Parental Rights and Academic Excellence in Douglas County Schools

Start listening at 16:14 – Hour 1

Matt Smith and Keaton Gamble, candidates for Douglas County School Board running as part of the Common Sense DCSD slate, outline their vision for maintaining the district’s position as the top-performing school system in the metro area. Smith, a Navy veteran and former deputy sheriff now working in IT, emphasizes the importance of protecting girls’ sports and spaces from biological males while strengthening parental involvement. The candidates advocate for opt-in policies that require parental consent before students participate in surveys or programs, rather than the current opt-out system that can catch busy parents off guard.

Douglas County currently boasts a 92% graduation rate under conservative leadership, and both candidates stress the need to continue this trajectory while ensuring transparency in curriculum. Gamble, a senior supply chain manager with three children in the district, highlights that their slate has been forthright about their positions, unlike opponents who have accepted donations from the Douglas County Federation, affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers.

“My priority is keeping parents as the first partner in their children’s education and creating that culture in Douglas County School District, where the teachers and staff always see the parents as their main partner in the children’s education.”

Keaton Gamble, Douglas County School Board Candidate

Protecting Second Amendment Rights Through Education and Armed Deterrence

Start listening at 30:49 – Hour 1

Alicia Garcia and Teddy Collins, co-founders of the Second Syndicate, discuss their organization’s efforts to defend gun rights in Colorado and support the FASTER program that trains school staff to be armed defenders. Garcia, who runs Concealed Carry Classes of Denver, explains that the Second Syndicate is fundraising to cover tuition costs and equipment for educators willing to undergo extensive training to protect students. Collins, owner of Spartan Defense in Colorado Springs, notes that rumors of new suppressor bans and armory bills limiting firearm ownership are circulating ahead of the next legislative session.

The conversation turns to the recent school shooting in Evergreen, where the resource officer was on medical leave when the incident occurred. Collins compares the FASTER program to air marshals on planes, providing unknown armed resistance that creates effective deterrence without telegraphing which staff members are carrying. Garcia emphasizes the importance of changing language from “weapons” to “tools” when discussing firearms, helping normalize gun culture for younger generations who have been taught to fear rather than respect these instruments of self-defense.

“We need to make sure our schools are hard-targeted and our children are protected so that they can be nurtured and learned and raised how they should be, without fear.”

Teddy Collins, Spartan Defense Owner and Second Syndicate Co-Founder

Government Spending and the Destruction of Individual Property Rights

Start listening at 66:54 – Hour 2

Jay Davidson, founder and CEO of First American State Bank celebrating its 30th anniversary, brings his Austrian School of Economics perspective to the debate over government shutdowns and fiscal responsibility. Davidson argues that Republicans should embrace government shutdowns as necessary steps toward reducing federal overreach rather than apologizing for them. He notes that even under Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” four trillion dollars in additional spending over revenue means continued growth of the national debt.

Davidson draws parallels between Denver’s fiscal mismanagement and federal dysfunction, criticizing Mayor Mike Johnston’s plan for a $950 million bond measure marketed as not increasing tax rates. The banker explains that this framing obscures the reality that the city is extending taxes that would otherwise sunset when existing bonds are paid off. He traces the progressive left’s strategy to Hayek’s “Road to Serfdom,” warning that the ultimate objective is destroying the individual’s right to property ownership, the foundational principle of capitalism.

“The government only takes, it doesn’t create.”

Jay Davidson, Founder and CEO, First American State Bank

Lakewood’s Zoning Overhaul and the City Council Race

Start listening at 9:33 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, owner of Radiant Painting and Lighting and candidate for Lakewood City Council, explained why she decided to get off the sidelines and run for office. Frustrated by city council votes on zoning and spending, Gordey described her door-to-door campaign with 10,000 door hangers to distribute before ballots mail on October 10. She encouraged volunteers to visit karenforlakewood.com to sign up.

“I was just fed up, in short, with the way city council was voting on numerous issues and decided it was finally time to get off the sidelines and get involved.”

Karen Gordey, Candidate for Lakewood City Council

Gentle Density and the Referendum Fight

Start listening at 17:14 – Hour 1

Cory Ohnesorge, a Colorado Union of Taxpayers board member, broke down Lakewood’s push to increase housing density through ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes under the euphemism “gentle density.” Mayor Strom promoted the changes while avoiding questions about eliminated parking minimums, a move Ohnesorge warned would force residents to park blocks from their homes and compromise safety.

Ohnesorge revealed that the city split its zoning changes into four separate ordinances, each requiring a separate citizen referendum with roughly 4,000 signatures to challenge. He called this a deliberate strategy to make opposition nearly impossible. He also highlighted Lakewood City Manager Hodgson’s $3.6 million golden parachute and $2 million Evergreen home, all funded by taxpayer dollars, while the city employs roughly 1,700 workers compared to Centennial’s 80 to 90 for a smaller but comparable population.

“What happens in Denver yesterday is happening in Lakewood today and is coming to a neighborhood near you unless you stop it, unless we can stop it here in Lakewood.”

Cory Ohnesorge, Colorado Union of Taxpayers Board Member

Honor, Integrity, and Patriotism in Education

Start listening at 31:43 – Hour 1

Drew Dix, Medal of Honor recipient and co-founder of the Center for American Values in Pueblo, detailed the center’s work training K-12 educators in character development. Nearly 50 teachers attended a recent training hosted in partnership with the Medal of Honor Society, and Dix reported that every participant expressed appreciation for the center’s approach of teaching students how to think, not what to think.

Dix emphasized that honor, integrity, and patriotism transcend political affiliation, recounting a story from the center’s 2010 opening when a woman assumed it was a conservative organization. He argued that a lost generation of parents has outsourced child-rearing to government institutions. The conversation turned to the Charlie Kirk assassination, which Dix described as a wake-up call for Americans to reject political violence and return to civil discourse.

On military readiness, Dix drew on his 20 years of Army service, including command of a company of draftees, to argue that the current administration’s efforts to trim top-heavy command structures are overdue. He warned that fewer than 30 percent of young Americans qualify for military service due to physical fitness and background issues, making national investment in a healthy, proud citizenry more urgent than ever.

“We take great pride in being able to convince or tell the students that they have an opportunity to think, but we don’t tell them how or what to think, just that they can do it, that it’s okay to think about things that come across their minds, and they should go to their parents in most cases to get an answer.”

Drew Dix, Medal of Honor Recipient

Preparing Your Home for Fall

Start listening at 63:05 – Hour 2

Karen Levine, award-winning RE/MAX Alliance realtor, walked through essential fall home maintenance tasks. She recommended scheduling sprinkler system winterization within the next 30 to 45 days and getting furnaces cleaned and serviced before heating season, noting that regular maintenance extends furnace life and avoids costly replacement recommendations from less scrupulous HVAC companies.

For homeowners considering a sale, Levine described her “walk and talk” service with a professional stager to optimize home presentation. Decluttering topped the list of staging priorities, and she encouraged listeners to treat fall as a second spring cleaning opportunity.

“One of the biggest or most common things asked for in a home inspection is to ensure that the furnace has been cleaned and serviced in the last 12 months.”

Karen Levine, RE/MAX Alliance Realtor

Eminent Domain and the Renewable Energy Land Grab

Start listening at 71:54 – Hour 2

Virginia Macha, founder of Stand for the Land Kansas, exposed the scale of land seizure underway in Colorado for renewable energy transmission and generation. The Xcel Energy Colorado transmission line’s 150-foot-wide easement alone consumes roughly 10,000 acres, equivalent to 8,000 football fields, and an estimated 127,000 acres of agricultural land face repurposing for solar, wind, and battery projects.

Macha detailed how the Biden administration used executive orders across 11 cabinet agencies to embed thousands of rule changes without proper paper trails, including making federal tax credits transferable so utilities like Xcel could sell them as untraceable, untaxable cash on private auctions. In 2023 alone, Xcel collected $850 million in federal transferable tax credits. She explained that between 2020 and 2025, Xcel initiated over 200 eminent domain actions across Colorado, with more than 30 targeting Elbert County landowners despite county commissioners denying the permit.

Macha warned that solar installations destroy topsoil organisms permanently, creating dust conditions that cause respiratory problems in southern Colorado communities. She urged citizens to attend town halls, support county commissioners who resist utility bullying, and push for cash bond requirements to fund decommissioning before taxpayers are stuck with the bill.

“Once you kill the organisms in the topsoil, or actually they remove the topsoil, and then what organisms are left in the soil, they kill off those colonies. And once you do that, you will see the earth has no nutrition and it becomes dust.”

Virginia Macha, Founder of Stand for the Land Kansas

Centennial City Council: Standing for Local Control

Start listening at 16:22 – Hour 1

Patty McKernan explains why she entered the race for Centennial City Council District 3 after learning about proposals to mandate single trash haulers for all residents. The proposal, she argues, represents government overreach into free market decisions, following a pattern of special interests pushing similar regulations across Colorado municipalities. McKernan emphasizes that citizens must examine the consequences of legislation before rubber-stamping seemingly innocuous proposals.

Centennial has maintained fiscal responsibility since its founding nearly 25 years ago, and McKernan warns that Democrats have announced plans to target local municipal races after securing control at the state level. She urges voters to protect home-rule charter governance and resist outside influences from Denver.

“I can’t tell other people to do this and not do it myself.”

Patty McKernan, Centennial City Council Candidate

Public Meeting Transparency Under Attack

Start listening at 28:52 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk of the Ralston Valley Coalition reveals that Arvada removed online testimony options from planning commission and city council meetings, citing cost concerns of approximately $12,000 to $14,000 monthly. All six city council candidates at a recent forum agreed the option should return, but Rawluk questions why government prioritizes other spending over First Amendment access.

The threat extends to state government, where the Legislative Council considers eliminating live streaming of committee meetings in 2026. Kim Monson, Natalie Menton, and other advocates signed a Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition letter opposing the change. Rawluk argues online access enables citizens with mobility issues, second jobs, or parental responsibilities to participate in democracy without taking entire days off work.

The discussion expanded to AI’s role in land use planning, with candidates advocating for diverse small businesses over cookie-cutter retail developments to build resilience against technological displacement. Rawluk also raised concerns about drone delivery programs, license plate readers, and surveillance cameras collecting data on private citizens.

“Being in a setting where you can be a little more nimble helps as well.”

Mike Rawluk, Ralston Valley Coalition

Canadian Government Threatens 400 Healthy Ostriches

Start listening at 71:42 – Hour 2

Trent Loos, a sixth-generation Nebraska farmer and rancher, brings attention to Universal Ostrich Farm in Canada, where the government ordered euthanization of nearly 400 healthy ostriches, some 37 years old, based on H5N1 PCR tests. The family secured a court stay just hours before the culling was set to begin, and hundreds of supporters now camp at the farm with food trucks and television cameras monitoring the birds.

Loos connects this case to broader property rights concerns, noting the United States has euthanized over 80 million poultry based on similar testing protocols. In South Dakota alone, 437,000 turkeys were culled in 60 days, conveniently before Thanksgiving. He challenges the rationale that trade status requires eliminating animals when the U.S. faces a $52 billion agricultural trade deficit.

The conversation shifted to New York’s 2030 mandate requiring all vehicles, including agricultural semis, to be electric. Every dairy industry representative Loos met in Albany said they would leave the state, the fourth-largest dairy producer in the nation, if the policy stands.

“An attack on animal ownership and property rights violations in Canada is going to affect all of us if we don’t engage.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Fighting the 56,000-Acre Wyoming Wind Development

Start listening at 89:06 – Hour 2

Wendy Volk, a fourth-generation realtor married into a 154-year-old Wyoming ranching family, describes discovering a massive wind development project proposed for her community in Laramie County. Spanish company Repsol submitted a permit for 170 turbines across 56,000 acres, three times the size of Cheyenne, without properly notifying affected neighbors or disclosing that the structures would reach 678 feet, four times the height of Wyoming’s tallest building.

Volk mobilized community members to attend planning commission and county commissioner meetings, where citizens waited hours to voice concerns about wildlife migration, raptor and bat populations, road safety, and long-term environmental impacts. Wyoming Game and Fish expressed serious concerns about studies the company conducted but never publicly shared.

Three county commissioners denied the permit, affirming that local land use decisions require careful analysis of public health and safety impacts. Loos warns the company may attempt to circumvent local control through a state industrial commission permit, a tactic used elsewhere. The fight continues in neighboring Platt County near Chugwater, where another massive wind project threatens ranching communities.

“We did not address the impacts fully to the land, the water, the wildlife, the quality of life.”

Wendy Volk, Wyoming Realtor and Rancher

Citizen Initiatives to Protect Colorado Children

Start listening at 16:43 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg outlines three ballot initiatives gathering signatures through Protect Kids Colorado that would ban gender-altering surgeries on minors, prohibit biological males from competing in women’s sports, and impose life sentences without parole for child sex trafficking convictions. The former state senator explains how Colorado’s 2019 legislation allows 12-year-olds to determine their own mental health care without parental consent, creating a dangerous pathway for irreversible medical interventions.

Lundberg emphasizes the constitutional foundation for citizen initiatives, noting that Article 5, Section 1 of the Colorado Constitution explicitly reserves the people’s right to make law independent of the legislature. He reports that the Catholic bishops of Colorado have formally endorsed the petition drive and instructed all parishes to collect signatures, demonstrating broad support across religious communities.

“And this doesn’t address every aspect, but it goes after what I think is the biggest medical crime, and that’s when doctors actually get in and start carving up children, basically, to make them think that this boy is now a girl and vice versa.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Litigation

Start listening at 64:00 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law discusses emerging litigation surrounding GLP-1 weight loss medications originally designed for diabetics. With over 2,000 cases now consolidated in multi-district litigation in eastern Pennsylvania, attorneys are investigating what manufacturers knew about serious side effects, particularly gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach stops moving food through the digestive system.

“People are having intestinal problems is one of the most common problems and significant problems.”

Jon Boesen, Attorney at Boesen Law

Military COVID Mandate Fallout and Dystopian Resistance

Start listening at 73:00 – Hour 2

Brad Miller, who served 19 years of active duty before resigning as a lieutenant colonel rather than comply with the COVID shot mandate, exposes the gap between Pentagon rhetoric and reality on military reinstatement. While Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has admitted the mandate was unlawful, Miller reveals that reinstatement efforts focus only on 8,600 involuntarily separated service members while ignoring approximately 100,000 who left under coercion.

Miller teaches a course called “Literature as Resistance” through IPAK-EDU, using dystopian texts like 1984, Brave New World, and Fahrenheit 451 to help citizens recognize and counter totalitarian tendencies. He draws parallels between Cold War-era Operation Gladio, where Western intelligence agencies staged false flag attacks to justify authoritarian security measures, and contemporary strategies that manipulate public fear across partisan lines.

“However, I like to say that I left the military service with my integrity intact and my oath to the Constitution unbroken.”

Brad Miller, Former Army Lt. Colonel

Free Speech as the Indispensable Right

Start listening at 50:00 – Hour 1

Jonathan Turley, constitutional law scholar and author of The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in the Age of Rage, argues that free speech represents a natural right belonging to humans rather than a privilege granted by government. Drawing on the case of Charlotte Anita Whitney, who was arrested for speaking against lynching, Turley traces how even libertarian Supreme Court justices like Louis Brandeis failed to protect speech when it mattered most. The scholar connects human creativity to free expression, noting that parts of the brain physically change when people are cut off from communication.

“Now, the reason that’s important is that if you believe that free speech is a human right, it becomes more difficult to trade off free speech.”

Jonathan Turley, Constitutional Law Scholar

Turley illuminates the meaning behind Norman Rockwell’s iconic Freedom of Speech painting, depicting Vermont dairy farmer Jim Edgerton standing at a town meeting to voice unpopular concerns about funding a new schoolhouse. The painting became the most successful war bonds image of World War II because ordinary Americans recognized themselves in Edgerton’s courage to speak truth to neighbors.

Armed Staff as a Deterrent to School Violence

Start listening at 71:00 – Hour 2

Laura Carno, founder of FASTER Colorado, responds to Denver Post claims that school resource officers represent the only viable protection for students. For nine years, FASTER has trained school staff to carry concealed firearms, providing an additional layer of security that complements law enforcement. These volunteers, who include teachers, principals, coaches, and even lunch staff, undergo rigorous vetting and annual qualification courses taught by active-duty law enforcement instructors.

“But if they aren’t armed, if they don’t have the same firepower that these potential killers have, they would use their bodies to shield children.”

Laura Carno, Founder of FASTER Colorado

Carno points to manifestos from mass shooters who explicitly avoided locations known to have armed security, demonstrating the deterrent value of concealed carry programs. The Covington Christian school shooter and the Annunciation Catholic church shooter both chose targets they believed were unprotected. Currently, 33 states permit some form of armed school staff, with Colorado allowing school boards and charter school boards to make their own security decisions.

Fighting Overregulation in Colorado’s Legislature

Start listening at 22:45 – Hour 1

State Representative Dan Woog of House District 19 describes the challenges facing a Republican legislator in a seat Kamala Harris won by 8.6 percent. As a small business owner in property management, Woog witnesses firsthand how regulations increase costs that get passed to customers. He notes that Colorado ranks among the most heavily regulated states, with a state budget at its largest in history while legislators claim insufficient funds.

“I won’t say who, but one Democrat told me in a closed-door meeting about a bill, working on a bill, and they said, you know, the people in my party really have no clue what’s happening outside these walls.”

Dan Woog, Colorado State Representative HD19

Principles of Civil Discourse

Start listening at 40:00 – Hour 1

Guest host Brad Beck and co-host Don Beezley, former Colorado HD33 representative, reflect on the importance of civil discourse in an era of political violence. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, both hosts emphasize the need to recommit to reasoned debate rather than name-calling. Beezley observes that freedom, when introduced to any society, supercharges prosperity because it aligns with human nature.

“If there’s no other lesson from what happened to Charlie Kirk, let’s at least commit together to civil discourse and have a conversation about what’s right, what’s wrong, why.”

Don Beezley, Former Colorado State Representative HD33

Constitutional Literacy and the Federalist Papers

Start listening at 37:00 – Hour 1

Allen Thomas shares insights from his speaking engagement at Grand Lake Constitution Week, arguing that Americans must move beyond simply knowing what the Constitution says to understanding why each provision exists. Thomas warns that progressive critics dismiss the Constitution as a document written by “rich white men” without understanding the hard-won lessons the founders encoded within it.

The discussion traces how the Continental Congress struggled to fund Washington’s army because states could ignore requests for money, leading the founders to carefully balance federal taxing authority with protections against tyranny. Thomas emphasizes that the Federalist Papers, spanning 500 pages of dense argumentation, provide the essential context for defending constitutional principles against modern challenges.

“It’s not enough anymore to just know what the Constitution is. It’s almost equally important when talking with folks who aren’t constitutionally literate to know why things are in the Constitution, to know the purpose that it actually serves.”

Allen Thomas, Guest Host

Sybil Ludington’s Revolutionary Courage

Start listening at 22:13 – Hour 1

Ben Williams recounts the heroic story of Sybil Ludington, the 16-year-old who rode 40 miles through driving rain on April 26, 1777, to rally 400 militiamen after British soldiers burned Danbury, Connecticut. Williams draws a parallel between Ludington’s midnight ride and Kim Monson’s role as a truth-teller in modern media, noting that both operate without support from establishment powers.

Williams reflects on the spiritual foundations underlying American courage, observing that removing God from public life has left many feeling purposeless. He offers free Bibles in English, Spanish, or Russian to anyone seeking meaning, emphasizing that lasting cultural change requires transformed hearts rather than political victories alone.

“But if you realize God made you, he cares about everything in your life, life takes on a whole new meaning.”

Ben Williams, Ben’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

Public Schools and Parental Responsibility

Start listening at 89:00 – Hour 2

Cain from Task Force Freedom NOCO delivers an impassioned warning about government schools, arguing that decades of planned cultural erosion have made public education fundamentally unsafe for children. He points to phenomena like students identifying as “furries” and boys entering girls’ bathrooms as symptoms of systemic indoctrination that affects all children who witness it.

Cain also addresses situational awareness for concealed carry holders in the wake of recent political violence, advising people to trust their instincts when environments feel unsafe. He encourages listeners to research photographs of President Trump with Black leaders like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to counter accusations of racism that he calls politically motivated smears.

“If you’re going to leave your kids in the government school, you have to stand up and fight against the indoctrination.”

Cain, Task Force Freedom NOCO

Second Amendment as Self-Love

Start listening at 61:41 – Hour 2

Alicia Garcia from the Second Syndicate reframes firearms training as an act of self-care, explaining that the Second Amendment provides the ability to say “no” to anyone attempting to impose their will through force. Garcia shares her experience working with an elderly woman in her late 80s who wanted to learn to shoot, demonstrating patience and dedication in helping her gain confidence.

Garcia emphasizes that safety is the shared goal across political divides, with gun owners simply taking a proactive approach rather than waiting for authorities to arrive. She announces fundraising efforts to subsidize training for educators who want to protect their schools.

“It gives you the ability to say, hey, you know what, not today, and to prevent people from imposing their will on you.”

Alicia Garcia, Second Syndicate

Laura Logan Lincoln Day Dinner

Start listening at 103:10 – Hour 2

Debbie Perry-Smith promotes the Arapahoe County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner on October 2nd featuring journalist Laura Logan as keynote speaker. Perry-Smith notes that Logan has personal connections to Colorado, having interviewed Tina Peters after FBI raids, and will address election integrity, immigration, and family rights.

“This is really about us rallying around taking our state back, taking Arapahoe County back, which used to be a red county, and turning Arapahoe County red again.”

Debbie Perry-Smith, Arapahoe County Republicans

The Revolutionary Promise of Unalienable Rights

Start listening at 71:56 – Hour 2

Scott Powell, senior fellow at the Discovery Institute and author of Rediscovering America, provides a compelling historical analysis of why America’s founding was truly revolutionary. Powell argues that prior to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, the world lived in what he calls “political darkness,” where governments ruled over people without recognizing individual rights. The American experiment fundamentally inverted this relationship by declaring that rights come from God, not government, placing the people above their rulers for the first time in human history.

Powell traces the timeline from the 1776 Declaration through the six-year War of Independence to the 1787 Constitutional Convention, emphasizing that the Constitution codified the revolutionary ideas of the Declaration. He warns that Americans have strayed from these foundational principles, particularly since the Progressive Era when unelected government agencies began accumulating power that rightfully belongs to Congress. The tragic death of Charlie Kirk, Powell observes, has sparked a spiritual revival that may help restore America’s constitutional foundations.

“Prior to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, basically the world lived in what we could call political darkness. That is to say that governments always were in control of the people, that people really didn’t have true freedom.”

Scott Powell, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute

Liberty Toastmasters Explores God-Given Rights

Start listening at 34:14 – Hour 1

Marshall Dawson, president of Liberty Toastmasters Denver, leads an engaging Table Topics discussion on the profound concept of God-given rights with fellow Toastmasters calling in to share their perspectives. Dawson explains the crucial distinction between “alienable” and “unalienable” rights, noting that unalienable rights cannot be separated from the individual regardless of what any government attempts. He emphasizes that by recognizing rights from God rather than government, Americans developed a unique ethos of freedom that enabled unprecedented creativity and flourishing.

Rick Rome frames life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as a “public policy holy trinity,” arguing that good policy must protect all three. Cathy Russell, scientist and author, connects the pursuit of happiness to dopamine and neural pathway formation, explaining how freedom to pursue goals makes Americans more creative. Fred Clifford offers a spiritual perspective on three levels of freedom from the Gospel of John. Christie Whaley reflects on Charlie Kirk’s example as a communicator who exercised free speech brilliantly.

“An unalienable right is something that cannot be separated. It doesn’t matter what you try to do. You know, that right is still going to be attached to that person. A government has the ability to deny rights, to usurp rights, to violate those rights. It doesn’t mean that you don’t have them though.”

Marshall Dawson, President, Liberty Toastmasters Denver

Fighting for Quality Education in Cherry Creek

Start listening at 102:48 – Hour 2

Amanda Thayer and Tatiana Sturm, both running for the Cherry Creek School Board, present a stark picture of declining academic achievement in what was once one of Colorado’s most sought-after districts. Thayer, a teacher and mother of two Cherry Creek graduates, highlights that less than 50% of students read at grade level and chronic absenteeism has reached 25%. The district has eliminated the valedictorian designation, removing a standard of excellence for students to strive toward.

Sturm, a real estate agent who has helped hundreds of families move to the district for its schools, notes that enrollment has declined by 4,500 students while administration has grown 16% over five years. Both candidates are running grassroots campaigns against union-backed opponents who received CEA support before the ballot was even finalized. They urge voters throughout the at-large district to support their campaign at experienceforcherrycreek.com.

“Right now, less than 50% of Cherry Creek students are reading at grade level, according to the latest CMAS scores. Research shows that students who struggle with reading often lose confidence, face higher risks of anxiety and depression.”

Amanda Thayer, Cherry Creek School Board Candidate

Citizen Initiative Challenges in Lakewood

Start listening at 10:48 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, owner of Radiant Painting and Lighting and candidate for Lakewood City Council, exposes the bureaucratic obstacles facing citizens attempting to referendum the city’s new 398-page zoning code. Despite legislation supposedly making citizen initiatives easier, Gordey reports that co-petitioners have spent over a week going back and forth with the city over petition format requirements, including a two-day delay to approve spiral binding for the nearly 300-page document. With a deadline of October 27th to collect 3,500 signatures, the compressed timeline appears designed to thwart citizen participation.

“In talking to the two co-petitioners, nothing made it easier. It is absolutely more complicated than it was previously. The co-petitioners have been going back and forth with the City of Lakewood for over a week.”

Karen Gordey, Candidate, Lakewood City Council

Colorado Union of Taxpayers on Ballot Propositions

Start listening at 20:36 – Hour 1

Steve Dorman, board member of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, breaks down Propositions LL and MM on the November ballot. Proposition LL asks voters to keep $12 million in overcollected taxes from the Proposition FF school lunch program, while MM would expand the program with new bureaucracies and tax increases on incomes over $300,000. Dorman notes that since TABOR’s enactment, voters have rejected tax increases 65% of the time, yet the legislature continues seeking more revenue rather than living within its means.

“How much money do you need? And he thought he was being clever. He smiled back at me and said, more. That was his answer. How much do you need? More. And it’s always more.”

Steve Dorman, Board Member, Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Property Rights and Second Amendment Threats in Rental Housing

Start listening at 18:05 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk of the Ralston Valley Coalition warns about the hidden dangers lurking in high-density zoning and institutional property ownership. As cities push for more multifamily rental developments through state-backed 99-year ground leases, renters increasingly find their constitutional rights subject to landlord approval. Rawluk details how lease agreements can legally prohibit firearm ownership inside rental units, effectively stripping Second Amendment protections from tenants who choose rental over ownership.

The citizen watchdog connects this to broader land use battles in Colorado communities like Arvada and Littleton, where Globe Park and similar redevelopments threaten to transform neighborhoods with eight-story buildings at 40 units per acre. Beyond density concerns about traffic, schools, and infrastructure strain, Rawluk argues the fundamental issue is sovereignty: homeownership preserves your ability to make decisions within your own walls, while renting increasingly means surrendering those choices to institutional landlords.

“We’re not talking a lodeal title, but effectively you can make the decisions within your walls, and that’s what I worry about when we’re trending towards this, this kind of rental market, and it’s pushed towards multi-family.”

Mike Rawluk, Ralston Valley Coalition

Free Market Solutions to America’s Healthcare Crisis

Start listening at 35:20 – Hour 1

Jill Vecchio, who famously read the complete Obamacare legislation, breaks down why USA Today reports health insurance costs have hit their highest levels in 15 years. The Affordable Care Act promised savings but instead crashed the existing system, drove millions onto Medicaid, and priced healthy young people out of coverage entirely. Now Colorado legislators pursue single-payer studies while everyday citizens struggle to use insurance they already cannot afford.

Vecchio offers hope through MediBid, an auction-style marketplace where self-pay patients receive bundled bids from physicians nationwide for procedures from hip replacements to colonoscopies. Doctors love the model because they get paid immediately without billing overhead. Patients love it because they speak directly with providers and choose based on transparent pricing and credentials. This bottom-up innovation could transform healthcare if Medicare embraced HSA funding models that let seniors cash-pay through services like MediBid.

“But I think not being involved in the third party payer and government payment systems, that’s the key to freedom.”

Jill Vecchio, Healthcare Policy Expert

Current Mortgage Market Opportunities

Start listening at 63:01 – Hour 2

Lorne Levy of Polygon Financial Group reports that mortgage rates have settled after a brief refinance boom preceding the Federal Reserve’s rate cut. The 10-year Treasury dropped to 4.04% before rebounding to 4.14% on inflation concerns, but rates remain considerably lower than recent years. With more inventory and fewer bidding wars, fall 2025 presents opportunities for buyers to negotiate on price while locking in rates they can refinance later if conditions improve.

“Why pay extra money to a bank when you can pay it in your savings or in your investments or pay something else down?”

Lorne Levy, Mortgage Specialist

CO2 Pipelines and the Assault on Natural Gas Infrastructure

Start listening at 71:04 – Hour 2

Trent Loos exposes the absurdity of North Dakota’s attorney general threatening to sue South Dakota over its citizen-driven ban on eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. South Dakotans voted to maintain local control after their Supreme Court ruled CO2 is not a common carrier deserving eminent domain privileges. Meanwhile, Tallgrass Energy plans to convert half its natural gas pipeline capacity from Wyoming to eastern Nebraska into CO2 transport, eliminating reliable energy distribution to bury carbon dioxide a mile underground for no productive purpose.

The sixth-generation farmer connects these energy policies to the broader attack on food production. A natural gas pipeline rupture in southern Wyoming visible across northern Colorado serves as a warning: had that been CO2, people would have died. Tax credits make CO2 burial more profitable than delivering natural gas, with credits transferable even to foreign buyers including China. Electric costs already face a projected 35% increase in 2025.

“If that rupture that occurred last night with the natural gas pipeline had been a rupture of a CO2 pipeline, we’d be talking about the people that died.”

Trent Loos, Sixth Generation Farmer and Rancher

Canadian Government Destroys Ostrich Farm with H5N1 Antibody Potential

Start listening at 91:00 – Hour 2

Loos reports on Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia, where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrested owner Katie and her mother Karen while seizing 400 ostriches for euthanasia. The farm had developed antibodies from ostriches that survived H5N1 exposure over 200 days without symptoms, potentially offering solutions for the global bird flu crisis. Instead of preserving these naturally immune birds, the government destroyed four decades of breeding work based on PCR tests of just two animals that died in January.

“Well, it is all tied together, and it’s about crippling the food supply so the people are vulnerable.”

Trent Loos, Sixth Generation Farmer and Rancher

Conservative Journalism and Grassroots Engagement

Start listening at 10:40 – Hour 1

Debbie Perry-Smith announces the Arapahoe County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner featuring award-winning journalist Laura Logan, scheduled for October 2nd. The event promises to address election integrity, immigration, and family rights issues affecting Colorado and the nation. Perry-Smith emphasizes the importance of community engagement and notes that security concerns have led organizers to withhold venue details until closer to the event.

“And I really believe that together, if you’re in the room with her on October 2nd, you’re going to walk away and have your own Isaiah 6 moment of Lord, here I am, send me.”

Debbie Perry-Smith, Arapahoe County Republican Party Organizer

Protecting Yourself After an Accident

Start listening at 64:33 – Hour 2

Personal injury attorney Jon Boesen of Boesen Law explains the critical steps accident victims should take to protect their interests. He stresses the importance of documenting the scene with photographs, collecting witness contact information, and seeking prompt medical attention, even for seemingly minor symptoms. Boesen notes that liability disputes often arise when victims fail to gather evidence at the scene.

“So after an accident, I encourage people, look, if you have anything, any little sensation or feeling that wasn’t there before the accident, go to the ER, go to urgent care, get checked out.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law Attorney

The Fight for School Choice

Start listening at 77:38 – Hour 2

Former teacher and Philadelphia radio host Dom Giordano reveals the dire state of American public education, citing Philadelphia schools where zero students achieve proficiency in reading or math. He highlights the growing school choice movement, pointing to celebrity charter school supporters like rapper Common, Pitbull, and tennis star Andre Agassi who recognize that educational freedom empowers minority communities most failed by the public system.

Giordano warns about teachers’ union priorities, noting that both the AFT and NEA have made “fascism” their focus this year rather than improving student outcomes. He argues that parents deserve the right to direct their children’s education, particularly when the alternative means consigning them to failing, unsafe schools.

“Is there any more basic freedom than to give the average parent and, by extension, their kids the right to make a choice about a school that’s going to suit their needs?”

Dom Giordano, Philadelphia Radio Host and Education Advocate

Reflections on the Charlie Kirk Memorial

Start listening at 102:41 – Hour 2

Show sponsor Susan Harris shares her experience watching the six-hour Charlie Kirk memorial service, describing how each speaker offered a unique perspective on faith, culture, and the conservative movement. Harris reflects on Erica Kirk’s powerful moment of forgiveness and the distinction between loving individuals while fighting evil ideas and behaviors.

“We must continue to fight evil and hate the actual evil and recognize it, but that the individual people are not the ones to hate.”

Susan Harris, Kim Monson Show Sponsor

Electric Vehicle Subsidies Fail Taxpayers

Start listening at 31:34 – Hour 1

Lauren Fix breaks down the collapse of Biden-era electric vehicle programs, highlighting the bankruptcy of Lion Electric, a Canadian company that received $159 million in federal funding to produce electric school buses costing over $650,000 each compared to $100,000 for traditional diesel buses. School districts from Homer Community to New York State now face stranded assets with no parts or service available.

Fix warns that Kathy Hochul’s mandate for zero-emission school buses in New York would cost an additional $15 billion while ignoring basic infrastructure and climate challenges that make electric buses impractical in cold weather. The automotive expert notes that multiple automakers including Porsche, Ford, and General Motors are abandoning EV commitments, while the $7,500 EV tax credit ends September 30, 2025.

“But what happens, every company that they put money into, pretty much all of them, includes for the postal service and everything, has led to bankruptcy. And that’s a problem because that’s your money.”

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports

University Response to Kirk Assassination Reveals Campus Intolerance

Start listening at 73:26 – Hour 2

Helen Raleigh examines how American universities responded to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, finding that only the University of Austin issued a statement opposing violence and affirming free speech. Her research contacted ten universities, with the majority refusing to acknowledge the murder or reaffirm their commitment to open inquiry.

Raleigh distinguishes between private employers making business decisions and government intervention in speech, cautioning the Trump administration against using federal agencies like the FCC to pressure media outlets. She notes that ABC’s decision to end Jimmy Kimmel’s show reflected years of declining ratings rather than government pressure, but that FCC Chairman Brenda Carr’s threat to act “the easy way or the hard way” handed critics a weapon to cry censorship.

“I think the fact, as I mentioned earlier, we already know college campuses nowadays are the most intolerant and illiberal place in the United States.”

Helen Raleigh, The Federalist

Board Games Make a Comeback

Start listening at 17:49 – Hour 1

Mark Monson discusses creating Legend of the Eight Isles, a board game designed to bring families back together away from screens. The game features asymmetric gameplay where one player faces off against a team of opponents, with levels that can be completed in 15-20 minutes or extended for longer sessions.

Monson spent two to three years playtesting and navigated the challenges of independent game development, including dealing with tariff pricing when shipping from overseas manufacturers. The game is available at legendofthe8isles.com for $30 and suitable for ages 8 and up despite the 14+ rating required for market compliance.

“Again, I created it kind of because I wanted to get people back playing together directly with each other.”

Mark Monson, Game Designer

Local Government and Water Rights in Westminster

Start listening at 102:03 – Hour 2

Dave DeMott explains his candidacy for Westminster mayor after eight years on city council, emphasizing the importance of local control over land use and water resources. With less than 4% of developable land remaining and limited water rights, Westminster has pushed back against state density mandates that would double the city’s population beyond sustainable levels.

DeMott highlights his record fighting against single-hauler trash initiatives and defending residential water rates, while cautioning voters to be wary of politicians who focus on national issues rather than local governance. He notes the council successfully rejected a comprehensive plan that failed to balance development with water supply, demonstrating Colorado’s constitutional protection of local control.

“Be wary of the politician running for local level that talks about the sexy national or state things because at the end of the day, that’s not what we do. However, what we do changes your life tomorrow.”

Dave DeMott, Westminster City Council

Citizens Challenge Lakewood Zoning Overhaul

Start listening at 05:25 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, entrepreneur and Lakewood City Council candidate, detailed how the city council split a 398-page zoning overhaul into four separate ordinances to push through high-density housing across the entire city, not just transit corridors. The first ordinance passed August 25th, followed by a marathon session on September 8th that ran until 2:30 AM, where council passed 21 amendments while residents slept.

Gordey explained that citizens are now exercising their constitutional right to petition the government through a referendum process. Two residents have come forward to sponsor what would be Lakewood’s first-ever citizen referendum. The clock started September 15th, giving organizers 45 days to gather 3,517 signatures from Lakewood voters. If successful, city council must either repeal the ordinances or send them to voters in a special election.

“And when they do that, that forces city council to either repeal the ordinance or send it to the voters.”

Karen Gordey, Lakewood City Council Candidate

Denver’s Deceptive Bond Strategy Exposed

Start listening at 19:20 – Hour 1

Wendy Warner, Secretary of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, pulled back the curtain on Denver’s nearly billion-dollar bond question heading to voters this November. The Vibrant Denver Bond, totaling $950 million, represents a tax increase disguised as maintaining current rates. Warner explained that existing bonds are being paid off, which would naturally decrease property taxes, but the city wants to stuff more debt under the same tax rate.

Warner revealed that city officials did not even know what they wanted to spend the money on when they decided to pursue the bond. They conducted community meetings using the Delphi Technique, where facilitators guide discussions toward predetermined outcomes, then balanced spending across council districts to secure votes. She urged voters throughout Colorado to scrutinize similar bond strategies in their own communities.

“They didn’t know how they were going to do it or what they were going to spend the money on.”

Wendy Warner, Secretary, Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Federal Challenge to Wolf Reintroduction

Start listening at 34:12 – Hour 1

Greg Lopez, former Colorado Congressman and gubernatorial candidate, announced he has sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director demanding a 12-month cease and desist on Colorado’s wolf translocations. The Colorado Outfitters Association and Colorado Wool Growers Association partnered with Lopez on this federal-level challenge.

Lopez explained that Colorado Parks and Wildlife is merely an agent of the federal agency responsible for the Endangered Species Act. Of 25 wolves introduced, nine have either died, been shot, or failed to survive, falling below the 70% survival threshold in CPW’s own management plan. Three wolves traveled north to Wyoming seeking their original home in Oregon and were shot as predators. Lopez argued that CPW violated federal law by importing wolves from Canada, something not authorized in federal regulations or the Endangered Species Act. The federal government classifies these wolves as a “non-essential experimental population” because over 3,000 wolves already exist in the northern Rocky Mountains.

“Nowhere in the federal registry, in the 10-J rule, anywhere does it state, not even in the Endangered Species Act, does it allow for anyone to go to a different country and bring endangered species into the United States.”

Greg Lopez, Former Colorado Congressman

Bridging the Gap with Unaffiliated Voters

Start listening at 71:50 – Hour 2

Pam Long, West Point graduate and military director for Children’s Health Defense, offered a strategic framework for Colorado Republicans to reach unaffiliated voters. She noted that unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly vote Democratic, while up to 60% of evangelical Christians are not even registered to vote in Colorado. Current Republican messaging, she argued, narrowly focuses on Christian voters and party insiders, falling apart in the general election.

Long introduced the philosophical distinction between realism, which holds that universal truth and objective morality exist, and nominalism, which claims reality is subjective and changeable through redefinition. She proposed that Republicans frame issues as protecting citizens from theft rather than using religious language that alienates secular voters. Every issue can be messaged this way: theft of income through taxes, theft of energy through climate mandates, theft of security through open borders, theft of parental rights through minor consent laws. This approach, she argued, unites people across religious backgrounds who simply want moral government.

“Your values are nonexistent in the Colorado state government with the current messaging.”

Pam Long, Military Director, Children’s Health Defense

Protecting Common Sense in Douglas County Schools

Start listening at 101:12 – Hour 2

Donna Tompkins rallied listeners to support the Common Sense Slate of school board candidates in Douglas County: Keaton Gamble, Dede Kramer, Matt Smith, and Steve Vail. These candidates stand for academic excellence, parental involvement, and protecting girls in girls’ spaces. The current board has made positive changes, including switching the controversial Healthy Kids Survey from opt-out to opt-in.

Tompkins contrasted these candidates with opponents being pushed by teachers’ unions and a national anti-Trump group called Indivisible. At a recent forum, opposition candidates said they would “listen to the experts” if another COVID-like situation arose, and suggested the answer to school security is “mental health and belonging” rather than physical safety measures. With all four seats needed to maintain the common-sense majority, Tompkins emphasized that some races are decided by as few as 100 votes.

“We now know that there is a national anti-Trump group that is inserting themselves into our local school board races. They’re called Indivisible.”

Donna Tompkins, Douglas County Advocate

Biosecurity Concerns at CSU’s Bat Vivarium

Start listening at 17:37 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk sounds the alarm on Colorado State University’s bat vivarium research center, a facility less than half a mile from homes that will study the Nipah virus, a pathogen with a 30 to 70 percent mortality rate. The project, funded through a cooperative agreement between CSU, NIH, NIAID, and DARPA, began with field research in Thailand in 2018 studying Indian flying fox bats. Rawluk traces how the December 2022 location and extent vote at the Larimer County level proceeded with minimal public input, highlighting the connection between this research and EcoHealth Alliance.

The citizen watchdog has met with Representative Boebert’s staff and Senator Bennet’s office seeking oversight of the grants funding this research. Questions remain about the transportation route for importing bats from Bangladesh through Denver International Airport to CSU, and then shipping tissue samples to Rocky Mountain Labs in Montana.

“You’ve got a situation where you’ve got a disease that has a 30 to 70 percent mortality rate. That’s one to two out of every three people that contract this disease being studied here.”

Mike Rawluk, Citizen Watchdog

Rational Discourse in an Age of Rage

Start listening at 33:33 – Hour 1

James Lyons-Weiler, founder of IPAC-EDU, reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination and its implications for public discourse in America. The scientist, who participated in a 26,000-person X Space the day of the tragedy, argues that Kirk’s work with 3,500 Turning Point USA organizations in high schools offers hope for teaching civics and rational discourse to the next generation.

Lyons-Weiler distinguishes between rhetoric, the art of well-formed argument laid out plainly, and polemic, argument designed to shut down opposition through force. He advocates for Colorado to lead the nation in developing curriculum teaching students to engage in earnest discourse, including the metacognitive skill of evaluating one’s own thinking. The scientist also discusses the arrest of Paul Thorson, a 14-year fugitive indicted in 2011 for wire fraud related to vaccine-autism research, and what his extradition could reveal about CDC communications.

“But it is equally important that through your behavior, you show them that you can carry rational discussions with people with who you disagree.”

James Lyons-Weiler, Scientist and Founder of IPAC-EDU

Wyoming Citizens Defeat 56,000-Acre Wind Project

Start listening at 73:00 – Hour 2

Wendy Volk, a licensed real estate agent whose family has ranched in Laramie County for 154 years, describes how citizens defeated a massive industrial wind project proposed by Spanish-owned Repsol. After poring through a nearly 500-page permit application and placing countless sticky notes on unanswered questions, Volk led efforts that resulted in a 3-1 county commissioner vote denying the permit.

The proposed project would have converted prime agricultural land into an industrial facility with 170 wind turbines. Wyoming Game and Fish expressed wildlife concerns, while questions about road safety, traffic impacts from 285 semi-trucks daily, and aquifer protection remained unanswered. Volk credits the professional, non-confrontational approach of concerned citizens and the willingness of county commissioners to listen.

“But I’m glad for right now that the 170 wind turbines are not going to be on our horizon any time in the near future.”

Wendy Volk, Rancher and Real Estate Agent

Healthy School Meals and the Nutrition Debate

Start listening at 101:57 – Hour 2

Trent Loos challenges the premise of Colorado’s Proposition MM, which would impose a graduated income tax to fund school meals. The sixth-generation farmer argues that current USDA dietary guidelines deprive children of essential animal protein and fat, citing his conversations with former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who acknowledged failing to reform school lunch programs during his tenure.

Loos recounts the story of researcher Lindsay Allen from UC Davis, who after two years studying children in Kenya found significant cognitive improvements in those consuming animal products. Allen’s findings were so strong she suggested parents who deny children this nutrition could be guilty of neglect, but threats silenced her public advocacy. The farmer points to investigative journalist Nina Teicholz’s work in The Big Fat Surprise, documenting how dietary guidelines since 1977 have been based on flawed science.

“So, no, I’m not in favor of any more money for anybody until we figure out what a healthy meal is.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Parental Rights and Education Advocacy

Start listening at 8:13 – Hour 1

Lori Gimelshteyn, co-founder of Colorado Parents Advocacy Network, unveiled plans for their upcoming gala featuring Trevor Loudon, author of The Enemy Within. CPAN has positioned itself on the front lines defending parental rights against what Gimelshteyn characterizes as socialist infiltration of Colorado’s Democratic Party. The organization provides direct assistance to parents confronting ideological issues in local schools.

“The Democrat Party here in Colorado has really been infiltrated and weaponized by socialists and communists.”

Lori Gimelshteyn, Co-founder, Colorado Parents Advocacy Network

Wyoming Wind Project Sparks Community Opposition

Start listening at 20:32 – Hour 1

Wendy Volk, a Cheyenne realtor married into a 154-year-old ranching family, exposed significant concerns about a proposed 56,000-acre industrial wind project northwest of Cheyenne. The multinational energy company Repsol plans to install 170 wind turbines standing 600 feet tall, each equivalent to a 60-story office building. Volk discovered the company had been meeting with local officials since 2018, yet neighboring landowners only received notification 60 days prior to planning commission hearings.

The project would impact 3,500 residents along Horse Creek Road with 300 construction workers and 285 semi-trucks daily during the three-year build. Volk raised critical questions about the decommissioning plan, noting the company’s proposed reclamation costs may represent only 10 percent of actual expenses.

“When you put up a 60-story office building sized wind turbine and multiply it times 170, it’s going to have some lasting effects for generations to come.”

Wendy Volk, Realtor, Cheyenne

Property Rights and Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Start listening at 30:14 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former Colorado State Senator and author of the Lundberg Report, shared his own experience battling Xcel Energy when they attempted to run a natural gas pipeline through his community without proper consent. He praised Volk’s responsible approach of presenting facts rather than simply opposing development. Lundberg also reflected on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, describing Kirk as someone who lived his life in truth and proclaimed biblical principles clearly.

“What men mean for evil, God turns for good in so many ways.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

Free Speech and Consequences for Celebrating Violence

Start listening at 63:00 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law attended Amerifest in Phoenix last December where he witnessed Charlie Kirk’s impact firsthand. Boesen characterized Kirk’s death as a devastating loss for America’s youth and the country. The discussion turned to employees being fired for celebrating the assassination on social media. Boesen drew a distinction between political disagreement and endorsing violence, arguing employers have every right not to associate with individuals who celebrate murder.

“We have a massive cultural issue with people when they can get up and say the things they’ve said and write the things they’ve written and post videos of people dancing and celebrating something like this.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law

Eyewitness Accounts of the Charlie Kirk Shooting

Start listening at 74:30 – Hour 2

Ryan Morgan, military and foreign affairs reporter for the Epoch Times, provided detailed coverage of the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation. Morgan, who attended BYU just five minutes from Utah Valley University where Kirk was shot, interviewed eyewitnesses including the Turning Point USA chapter president who knew Kirk personally. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, faces capital murder charges with possibility of death penalty. Morgan reported Kirk was in the middle of debating a student about gun violence when the shot rang out.

Morgan interviewed multiple sources who described Kirk’s willingness to engage in civil discourse even with those who disagreed with him. A viral video showed Kirk explaining his presence at universities: when people retreat to their corners and stop talking, that’s when violence occurs.

“I spoke to several people, and that was kind of the main takeaway is you could disagree with the guy, but he was there to have a conversation.”

Ryan Morgan, Military and Foreign Affairs Reporter, Epoch Times

Constitution Week and Free Speech in an Age of Rage

Start listening at 103:06 – Hour 2

Marc Auville, president of Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week, previewed the 14th annual celebration featuring constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley speaking on “Free Speech in an Age of Rage.” The timing proved remarkably appropriate given the week’s events surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Auville detailed security measures with Grand County Sheriff’s Department providing deputies throughout the week and enhanced presence for Saturday’s main event.

“We couldn’t have a better speaker for Constitution Week than Professor Jonathan Turley and his speech being free speech in an age of rage. What an appropriate topic for us to be discussing here at Constitution Week.”

Marc Auville, President, Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week

Local Government Transparency and TABOR Circumvention

Start listening at 15:09 – Hour 1

Brandon Wark, founder of Free State Colorado and candidate for Greeley City Council, exposes how local governments circumvent taxpayer protections through accounting tricks. Wark details the Greeley West Catalyst project, where the city plans to own a water park, hotel, and hockey stadium without voter approval. Despite gathering 50,000 petition signatures, twice the required amount, a judge blocked the measure from appearing on the ballot. The city deploys certificates of participation, a year-to-year leasing arrangement that sidesteps TABOR’s constitutional requirement for voter approval of debt. Wark emphasizes that the battle for liberty starts at the local level, where entrenched bureaucrats spend 40-plus hours weekly devising ways to grow government while part-time citizen council members struggle to keep pace.

“The people really are not happy with this project that the city has embarked upon, so much so that the opposition actually got 50,000 signatures to get this issue on the ballot to put the question to voters and get some public input.”

Brandon Wark, Free State Colorado Founder

Understanding Youth Radicalization After the Kirk Assassination

Start listening at 33:34 – Hour 1

Dr. Brian Joondeph analyzes why young voters are turning radical in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The killer, once a promising high school student, dropped out of college and descended into radicalization within months. Joondeph identifies a generational split: some Gen Z youth embrace conservative values and return to religion, while others follow a dark path toward extremism. The COVID-19 response devastated a generation through school closures, mask mandates, and vaccine requirements that impaired socialization and learning. Without acknowledgment and accountability for these failures, healing remains impossible.

The contrast in reactions to Kirk’s death versus George Floyd’s proves stark. Rather than riots and property destruction, Kirk’s supporters held prayer vigils. Those celebrating Kirk’s assassination on social media now face termination from employers enforcing morals clauses, a turnabout from the cancel culture that previously silenced COVID dissenters. Joondeph predicts Kirk’s death will fundamentally change the country, potentially for the better, much as 9/11 did.

“And I think by doing that, they’ve unleashed a force that they have no idea what’s coming.”

Dr. Brian Joondeph, American Thinker Contributor

The Housing First Disaster and the Path to Restoration

Start listening at 71:10 – Hour 2

Michele Steeb, founder of Free Up Foundation and author of Answers Behind the Red Door, dismantles the failed Housing First approach to homelessness. In 2013, the Obama administration mandated that all federal homeless funding go toward lifelong subsidized housing, eliminating mental health treatment and addiction counseling. Twelve years later, homelessness has reached the highest point ever recorded, up nearly 35 percent. With 80 percent of homeless individuals struggling with mental illness or addiction, defunding treatment programs allowed these diseases to worsen. Living on the streets creates further trauma while the system lacks enough housing units to meet demand.

The Trump administration’s recent executive order redirects funding toward treatment, recovery, and restoration, finally turning the battleship in the right direction. Steeb notes that advocacy organizations like the National Alliance to End Homelessness filed suit last Thursday to block these reforms, preferring the gravy train to genuine solutions. She calls the Housing First policy a straitjacket to dependence and misery, the most oppressive policy of this century. Colorado listeners should watch for supervised injection site legislation, which has come dangerously close to passing in previous sessions.

“You know, I often call this system that we’re, you know, moving away from, thank God, a straitjacket to dependence and misery.”

Michele Steeb, Free Up Foundation Founder

Fighting for Fiscal Sanity at the Local Level

Start listening at 102:03 – Hour 2

Steve Altschuler, running for Longmont City Council, describes six years of attending council meetings and speaking during public comment periods, often as the lone free-market voice against seven-member socialist majorities. A recent city survey found 75 percent of residents identified traffic, crime, and homelessness as top concerns. The council’s response: build hundreds more low-income housing units, worsening traffic while ignoring root causes. Altschuler points out that city fees and taxes add 24 percent to every home’s cost. Reducing these burdens would make housing naturally more affordable without government intervention.

The subsidy trap keeps recipients dependent indefinitely. Altschuler proposes limiting assistance to three to five years while requiring recipients to take classes at Front Range Community College to increase their employability. He recounts constituents admitting they cannot work extra hours because earning too much would disqualify them from benefits, a perverse incentive that steals not just from taxpayers but from recipients’ own potential.

“The current city council, and not just in Longmont, but certainly all the little cities in Boulder County, if you look at what they’re doing, it’s all about control.”

Steve Altschuler, Longmont City Council Candidate

Constitution Week and Free Speech Under Fire

Start listening at 16:17 – Hour 1

Marc Auville, president of Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week, opens the broadcast with a discussion of the upcoming 14th annual event. With keynote speaker Jonathan Turley set to address “Free Speech in an Age of Rage,” Auville notes how the Charlie Kirk assassination has made the timing even more critical. The week-long celebration includes presentations from constitutional scholars, a trivia contest, youth appreciation day, and culminates in Turley’s Saturday address followed by fireworks over Grand Lake. Auville emphasizes that Kirk embodied the civic engagement the founders envisioned, making his violent silencing a direct attack on American values.

“We’ve got some tough questions to ask about the First Amendment, somebody getting killed in cold blood just because they’re expressing their First Amendment rights.”

Marc Auville, President, Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week

Tariffs, Trade Policy, and Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Start listening at 33:15 – Hour 1

Wade Miller, senior advisor at the Center for Renewing America, explains how tariff policies have generated significant revenue while not increasing consumer prices as critics predicted. Miller notes that China’s unfair trade practices, including intellectual property theft and worker exploitation, justify protective measures. The conversation turns to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with Miller describing how the loss affects the entire conservative movement. Kirk’s willingness to engage respectfully with those who disagreed, his generational talent for communication, and his potential future as a political leader make this loss incalculable. Miller commits to holding accountable those who celebrated Kirk’s death.

“He was the best of us, and someone stole that from us all.”

Wade Miller, Senior Advisor, Center for Renewing America

Second Amendment Defense and School Safety

Start listening at 63:54 – Hour 2

Alicia Garcia, co-founder of the Second Syndicate, discusses her organization’s campaign to fund scholarships for the FASTER program, which trains school staff to carry firearms. With a goal of $50,000, Garcia explains that educators including teachers, custodians, and principals can receive training to protect students. She reflects on the irony that Second Amendment advocates fight to protect the rights of everyone, including those who oppose them. The Evergreen High School shooting, occurring the same day as Kirk’s assassination, underscores the urgency of allowing trained defenders in schools.

“We’re literally fighting to protect the people that hate us, and that’s impactful.”

Alicia Garcia, Co-founder, Second Syndicate

An Immigrant’s Perspective on American Freedom

Start listening at 75:12 – Hour 2

Helen Raleigh, author and naturalized citizen who grew up in communist China, shares her personal encounter with Charlie Kirk and reflects on his assassination. She recalls meeting him in 2014 at the Stimbo Institute Freedom Conference when he was just 21, noting his infectious smile and youthful energy. Raleigh draws parallels between the French immigrant owners of Et Voila French Bakery and her own journey, emphasizing that immigrants still believe in the American Dream even as native-born Americans lose faith due to bureaucratic barriers. She warns that dark forces seek to silence dissent through violence, and the only appropriate response is to continue speaking out.

“The only way we can honor him and to keep this American experiment going is to keep speaking out.”

Helen Raleigh, Author and Speaker

Small Business Survival and the American Dream

Start listening at 87:16 – Hour 2

Rachel Dufour, owner of Et Voila French Bakery, describes her family’s struggle with Jefferson County zoning officials. The French immigrants sold everything they owned to open the bakery, living in tiny homes on the commercial property so that Ruth can begin baking at 1 AM. An anonymous complaint triggered enforcement action, but over 9,500 petition signatures on Change.org have pressured the county to stay penalties during the appeals process. Dufour notes the irony that a previous restaurant owner lived on the same property for years without issue. She asks only for a variance to continue pursuing her American Dream.

“I’m very touched to see that the people still have a voice in this country, and we want to keep it going.”

Rachel Dufour, Owner, Et Voila French Bakery

Parental Rights and Community Action

Start listening at 101:06 – Hour 2

Lori Gimelshteyn, co-founder of the Colorado Parents Advocacy Network, promotes their September 19th gala at the Vehicle Vault in Parker. Featured speakers include Trevor Loudon, author of “The Enemy Within,” and video commentary from Dr. Alveda King and James Lindsay. CPAN’s mission has expanded beyond education to encompass healthcare, family court, and child protective services. Gimelshteyn frames the gala as a night of hope and strength, a chance for fellowship in the wake of Kirk’s death and an opportunity to celebrate Colorado’s cultural shift toward protecting parental rights.

“You know, our whole mission is for parents to take back their authority to direct their child’s upbringing, care, and education.”

Lori Gimelshteyn, Co-founder, Colorado Parents Advocacy Network

Protecting Children and Defending Free Speech

Start listening at 106:38 – Hour 2

Yvonne Paez, co-founder of Perspectives 101 and longtime friend of Kim Monson, describes the Protect Kids Colorado ballot initiative campaign. The three measures would strengthen penalties for child sex trafficking, prohibit biological males from girls’ sports, and ban irreversible sex-change surgeries for minors. Paez recalls Kirk’s respectful debate style and predicts Turning Point USA will grow stronger after his death. She urges listeners to remain courageous, noting that freedom of speech must be defended or it will be silenced forever.

“Yes, he would invite people to tell them what they thought, and he would counter with his ideas, always in a respectful manner.”

Yvonne Paez, Co-founder, Perspectives 101

Local Government Accountability and the Battle of Ideas

Start listening at 16:12 – Hour 1

Cory Ohnesorge, a board member of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, discusses the intersection of local government accountability and civic engagement. Drawing parallels between modern political tensions and the founding era, Ohnesorge emphasizes that the Republican Party serves as a tool to reclaim cities, counties, and states from bureaucratic overreach. He warns about the trickle-down effect of state legislation into local government, citing examples from Lakewood where unelected bureaucrats wield significant power over city planning and development without accountability to residents.

Ohnesorge reflects on the current climate of political violence, including the Charlie Kirk assassination and the Evergreen High School shooting, urging listeners to find their strengths and put them to good use in service of their communities. He stresses the importance of prayer and faith-guided action in navigating these challenging times.

“And their attitude in 1776 was give me liberty or give me death.”

Cory Ohnesorge, Colorado Union of Taxpayers Board Member

Free Speech, Courage, and the American Experiment

Start listening at 29:06 – Hour 1

Brad Beck, co-founder of Liberty Toastmasters, joins Kim in studio for an emotional discussion about the state of free speech in America. Beck recalls meeting Charlie Kirk in 2018 at a Boulder County Republicans Lincoln dinner, describing Kirk as someone who could speak in a way that communicated ideas of freedom and liberty while making it cool again for young people to question and engage in dialogue with those who disagree with them.

Beck draws connections between the courage required by the Founding Fathers and the courage exemplified by Kirk, who would venture onto college campuses to engage with students of all political backgrounds. He likens the impact of Kirk’s assassination to the Kennedy assassination, noting how it fundamentally changes the national conversation about free speech and political discourse. Beck emphasizes that 250 years ago, speaking openly as they do now on the radio would have been dangerous, highlighting why the founders enshrined free speech as the First Amendment.

“And there’s a reason that our founders put this First Amendment and free speech, the idea that ideas have power.”

Brad Beck, Liberty Toastmasters Co-Founder

Constitutional Education and the American Dream

Start listening at 56:28 – Hour 2

Cindy McFadden, an educator and creator of Constitution flashcards available at learnitquick.us, shares her passion project born from years of homeschooling her own children. McFadden explains that the U.S. Constitution has endured for 238 years, while the average written constitution worldwide lasts only about 19 years. Her color-coded flashcard system covers everything from the Preamble through all seven articles and 27 amendments, making constitutional education accessible from elementary school through adulthood.

McFadden’s personal story embodies the American Dream: growing up in a family of six children with a homeless, illiterate father and a mother with mental health challenges, she worked her way through college to become a teacher and raise two college-educated children. She cites an Annenberg Constitution Day civic survey showing that many Americans cannot name the guaranteed rights in the First Amendment, arguing that the easiest way to take people’s rights is for them not to know what rights they have. Her flashcards will soon be available at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

“And I think it’s because our country, our Constitution provides freedom and the pursuit of happiness for anyone who wants to work hard and who’s determined to do so.”

Cindy McFadden, Educator and Founder of Learn It Quick

State Land Swaps and Fast-Tracked Housing Threaten Local Communities

Start listening at 14:28 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk exposes how the Colorado state government is using a “location and extent” process to fast-track an eight-story housing development on land obtained through a swap with Jefferson County Open Space. The development, originally promised as a renewable energy research campus to complement NREL, has been switched to high-density housing with up to 42 units per acre.

Adrian Waller, board president of Pleasant View Metro District, describes how his community of 2,200 homes in unincorporated Jefferson County was blindsided by the change. Over 100 residents attended a community meeting to oppose the project, with only one person speaking in favor. Waller warns that the state can override local planning commission objections through the location and extent process.

“So it’s a little dubious in my view to keep on saying everything’s a crisis, and so therefore we must circumvent normal processes and go for things in an expedited manner.”

Mike Rawluk, Citizen Watchdog

“When citizens feel like something doesn’t sound right, smell right, we need to stand up and get informed and then participate in all of these governmental proceedings to make sure that our voices are heard.”

Adrian Waller, Pleasant View Metro District Board President

Colorado Election Lawsuit Advances Toward Supreme Court

Start listening at 34:05 – Hour 1

Harry Haury, chairman and co-founder of Unite for Freedom, formerly known as United Sovereign Americans, provides an update on the federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s compliance with election law. The cybersecurity expert, who helped write operational guidance for the Help America Vote Act, explains that the lawsuit has been amended and Unite for Freedom intends to take it all the way to the Supreme Court.

Haury details the results of the Jefferson County voter prevalence study funded by Kim Monson Show listeners. Using licensed investigators and commercially available databases, the study found significant issues with voter identity verification. Nearly 5% of voters could not be verified through standard identity checks, calling into question any election result with a margin of victory less than that percentage.

“But they aren’t allowed to give you a ballot unless they know who you are.”

Harry Haury, Chairman, Unite for Freedom

AI Data Centers Strain Water Resources and Federal Land Policy Threatens Farmers

Start listening at 73:34 – Hour 2

Trent Loos, a sixth-generation Nebraska farmer and rancher, raises alarms about AI data center water consumption and federal government land control. He reports that Cheyenne, Wyoming now has nine approved data centers that will consume one gigawatt of electricity continuously, equivalent to powering five times all homes in the state. Each AI center in Phoenix uses 177 million gallons of water daily.

Loos shares stories of farmers facing government overreach, including Clint Thomas in Jordan, Montana, whose family has owned land near Fort Peck for generations. After reaching out to his U.S. representative about Army Corps of Engineers interference, Thomas was hit with 3,300 violations in apparent retaliation. Loos argues that federal and state government land control poses a greater threat to American farmers than foreign purchases.

“I am much more concerned about what is happening with the federal government taking land than I am anything about China.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Extortion Capitalism and the Managerial State

Start listening at 1:13 – Hour 1

Aaron Everitt, a Colorado entrepreneur and writer for Free the People, exposes what he calls “extortion capitalism,” a system where government colludes with powerful interests to extract labor, energy, and money from ordinary Americans. Drawing from his volunteer work on RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign, Everitt describes how the current economic system has strayed far from the neighbor-to-neighbor commerce envisioned by Adam Smith and the founding generation.

Everitt paints a stark picture of Main Street America, describing boarded-up shops and broken communities across Montana and Wyoming. He argues the consolidation of power between government and Wall Street has created two distinct classes: the managerial elite and everyone else. This dynamic, he notes, mirrors the conditions that sparked the American Revolution 250 years ago.

“We are kind of looked at as resources that we can be borrowed against by our government. And we’re borrowing that money from our worst enemies in order to sort of make sure that this system continues to preserve itself.”

Aaron Everitt, Writer and Entrepreneur

COVID Radicalization and the Compliance Machine

Start listening at 39:34 – Hour 1

Everitt recounts how the COVID pandemic served as his political awakening, watching as arbitrary government decisions labeled some workers “essential” while destroying livelihoods of others. With four teenage sons confined to home during their formative years, he witnessed firsthand the absurdity of Zoom theater classes and the devastating impact on young people’s development.

The bureaucratic pressure extended to licensing threats against real estate agents, hairdressers, and other professionals who resisted vaccination mandates. Everitt credits RFK Jr. with being the boldest voice against these measures, noting Kennedy’s willingness to sacrifice family relationships and friendships to speak truth during the pandemic.

“The people in authority are going to like what this does. There’s going to be all sorts of reasons why this is the best version of America is someone tucked away in their houses.”

Aaron Everitt, Writer and Entrepreneur

Nova Scotia’s Travel Ban and the Nanny State

Start listening at 33:07 – Hour 1

Discussing a colleague’s article at Free the People, Everitt highlights Nova Scotia’s shocking $28,000 fines for simply walking in the woods. The Canadian province has effectively banned hiking, camping, fishing, and driving through forests, ostensibly due to fire concerns. This represents a dangerous shift from public land being accessible to citizens toward government treating land as its exclusive property.

Everitt connects this to broader “rewilding” movements that seek to remove human interaction from vast swaths of land. The reintroduction of predators like wolves and bears, combined with restrictive access policies, signals a managerial class that views ordinary citizens as problems to be managed rather than free people with inherent rights to access public spaces.

Article V Conventions and Constitutional Reform

Start listening at 72:10 – Hour 2

Rob Natelson, a constitutional scholar whose work has been cited 39 times by the U.S. Supreme Court, explains why the Constitution’s Article V amendment process remains unused despite broad public support for reforms like balanced budget amendments and term limits. Natelson, a former University of Montana law professor now with the Independence Institute, describes how alarmist claims about “runaway conventions” have paralyzed state-driven reform efforts since 1960.

Before 1960, whenever states began organizing for an amendment convention, Congress would preemptively propose the desired amendment itself. This happened with the Bill of Rights and the 22nd Amendment limiting presidential terms. The state convention process was designed as a critical check on federal overreach, and without it, reforms supported by over 70% of Americans remain impossible to achieve.

“The federal government has become dysfunctional because constitutional limits have effectively been changed, and they need to be reset.”

Rob Natelson, Constitutional Scholar

Senator Kaine’s Constitutional Confusion

Start listening at 101:44 – Hour 2

Natelson recounts a stunning exchange where Senator Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 running mate, attacked Secretary of State Marco Rubio for stating that rights come from the Creator. Kaine claimed this concept was “alarming” and comparable to Iranian theocracy, apparently unaware that the Declaration of Independence explicitly grounds American rights in divine endowment. Senator Ted Cruz intervened to quote the Declaration directly.

This incident represents the latest in a decade-long pattern of constitutional ignorance among elected officials. Natelson’s new article in Civitas Outlook examines how two flawed 20th-century Supreme Court decisions have created confusion about executive power, contributing to current controversies over President Trump’s authority to dismiss officials from independent agencies.

“If Cain finds the concept that our rights come from the Creator to be alarming, he must find the Declaration of Independence to be absolutely terrifying.”

Rob Natelson, Constitutional Scholar

Pentagon’s Billion-Dollar Spending Spree

Start listening at 32:22 – Hour 1

John Hart, CEO of Open the Books, exposes the Department of Defense’s wasteful use-it-or-lose-it spending culture that squanders billions every September. Hart’s organization tracks government expenditures at all levels and recently identified 20 areas of fiscal concern within the Pentagon. The DOD, he explains, has never passed an audit and runs everything from schools to grocery stores to golf courses, diverting resources from military readiness.

September 2024 marked one of the worst spending sprees on record. The Pentagon burned through $79 billion in a single month, more than the annual defense budgets of all but seven countries on Earth. In just the final five days, $33 billion went out the door, exceeding Israel’s entire 2023 defense budget. Among the purchases: $6.1 million in lobster tail, $16 million in ribeye steak, and $211 million in new furniture.

Hart calls on Secretary Hegseth to end this practice, noting that transparency is like oxygen for democratic accountability. Open the Books files thousands of FOIA requests annually and maintains the largest database of government spending in history, empowering citizens to hold officials accountable at every level.

“In the public square, transparency is like oxygen, that you can’t speak, you can’t argue if you can’t breathe. And so transparency provides that basic information that we, the people, have to have in order to maintain control of the government.”

John Hart, CEO of Open the Books

FTC Investigation into Gender-Affirming Care

Start listening at 70:39 – Hour 2

Jeany Rush, known to listeners as Gammy, organized this segment to highlight the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into deceptive practices surrounding gender-affirming treatments. Rush describes the current situation as the worst medical scandal in human history, pointing to irreversible surgeries performed on minors, pharmaceutical interventions that bypass parental consent, and a multi-billion dollar industry driving these practices.

The FTC held over seven hours of testimony examining the harm to children and families. Rush urges parents to submit comments to the FTC and investigate what is happening in their local schools, where counselors often push gender affirmation without parental knowledge.

“We are right now witnessing and enabling the worst medical scandal in human history.”

Jeany Rush, Parental Rights Advocate

A Detransitioner’s Warning

Start listening at 84:44 – Hour 2

Antoinette De La Cruz shares her journey of transitioning at age 21 and detransitioning nearly two decades later after recognizing the underlying mental health issues that were never addressed. De La Cruz lost her healthy breasts, cervix, ovaries, and uterus to surgeries that she now understands were driven by unresolved trauma rather than genuine gender dysphoria. Her voice, permanently altered by testosterone, serves as audible evidence of the irreversible nature of these interventions.

De La Cruz emphasizes that what was once classified as Gender Identity Disorder has been depathologized, eliminating the mental health evaluation that might have helped her heal without medical intervention. She notes that children have no life experience to make such permanent decisions and calls for a return to treating gender dysphoria as the mental health condition it once was recognized to be.

“So I transitioned when I was 21, which is the reason why I use my story to build compassionate conversations around this topic, because I was an adult.”

Antoinette De La Cruz, Detransitioner and Advocate

Schools Hiding Gender Transitions from Parents

Start listening at 101:23 – Hour 2

Lori Gimelshteyn, founder of the Colorado Parents Advocacy Network, describes how school districts actively conceal children’s gender transitions from their parents. When a child tells a teacher they believe they were born in the wrong body, schools begin using different pronouns and names without parental notification, allowing access to facilities matching the child’s stated identity rather than biological sex.

Gimelshteyn introduces Cindy Stein, a mother whose child was befriended by a Durango High School teacher during Stein’s cancer treatment. The teacher, who has a transgender spouse, convinced the child that struggles with autism and ADHD were actually signs of being born in the wrong body. When the child ran away, the teacher harbored her for 24 hours without notifying Stein. The child is now 18, and Stein has lost all contact.

Gimelshteyn encourages Coloradans to sign the Protect Kids Colorado petition, which would place an initiative on the 2026 ballot prohibiting irreversible sex change surgeries on minors.

“And we’re seeing incredible harm where school districts have been practicing hiding gender transition. So that’s when if your child says to a teacher or a staff member at school that they actually think that they were born in the wrong body, that the school will actually start calling that child by different pronouns and a different name.”

Lori Gimelshteyn, Founder of Colorado Parents Advocacy Network

Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week Celebration

Start listening at 16:01 – Hour 1

Marc Auville, president of Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week, previewed the 14th annual celebration of the U.S. Constitution taking place September 15-20, 2025. The week-long event features constitutional scholars including Professor Rob Nadelson and Dr. William Morrissey from Hillsdale College, culminating with keynote speaker Jonathan Turley addressing free speech in an age of rage.

The Saturday festivities include a parade down Grand Lake’s main street, an FAA-approved military flyover (pending weather and national security), and the Mile High Fife and Drum Corps in Revolutionary War attire. Katie Ellis detailed the Youth Day educational program where the Sons of the American Revolution demonstrate colonial life and musket firing, connecting history to the Second Amendment.

“Saturday is a true throwback to Americana And we really encourage all your listeners to come out And join us for the celebration, Especially the Saturday events.”

Marc Auville, President, Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week

Mail-In Voting Security Concerns

Start listening at 30:34 – Hour 1

Josh Findlay, director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s National Election Protection Project and former national director of election integrity for the Republican National Committee, warned that mail-in voting represents the least secure method of casting ballots. Findlay’s analysis, published in The Federalist, examines how President Trump’s proposed executive order to ban mail-in ballots could reshape American elections before the 2026 midterms.

Colorado’s 2013 Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act, signed by then-Governor Hickenlooper, made the state an early adopter of universal mail-in voting. Findlay explained that automatic voter registration combined with mail-in ballots creates vulnerabilities, particularly when driver’s licenses are available to non-citizens. He noted that 80 percent of Americans across party lines support voter ID requirements, yet leftist secretaries of state often resist implementing security measures.

“The truth is, it’s just the least secure way of voting that we have in this country.”

Josh Findlay, Director, National Election Protection Project

TABOR and Taxpayer Protections

Start listening at 69:30 – Hour 2

Douglas Bruce, author of Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), explained how the 1992 constitutional amendment limits government growth by requiring voter approval for tax increases. Bruce highlighted upcoming ballot measures LL and MM, which he characterized as attempts to circumvent TABOR’s transparency requirements by lowballing projected revenue figures.

Bruce noted that despite TABOR’s constraints, Colorado state revenue has grown from $9 billion to $45 billion over the past 30 years, a fivefold increase driven by population growth and inflation adjustments. He criticized the recent special legislative session as an attempt to find new fees and regulations to address what he called a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Bruce also promoted his Petition Rights Amendment, which he described as ten times more powerful than TABOR for preserving citizen freedoms.

“More power for the government is less power for us.”

Douglas Bruce, Author of TABOR

Lakewood Zoning Battles and Property Rights

Start listening at 8:17 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, owner of Radiant Painting and Lighting and candidate for Lakewood City Council, secured a rare victory at a recent city council meeting. After speaking for 10 minutes about property rights and government overreach, the council amended its citywide rezoning proposal to address rebuilding rights after disasters. Gordey warns that Lakewood’s rezoning plan threatens homeowners by allowing commercial retail in residential neighborhoods while restricting business hours, a move she sees as government overreach.

The discussion highlights tensions between municipal development goals and individual property rights, with Gordey questioning why cities maintain rigid zoning rules for small businesses like Effolaw French Bakery while simultaneously overhauling regulations on a massive scale.

“As you know, Lakewood is rezoning the entire city. And last Monday I was able to pull time, so I had 10 minutes to speak, and really hit them on property rights and government overreach And as a result, after public comment was done, you know, two and a half hours later, when they were making amendments, they actually did make an amendment regarding the rebuilding of a home after a disaster.”

Karen Gordey, Lakewood City Council Candidate

Homelessness and High-Density Housing Strategies

Start listening at 19:52 – Hour 1

Ramey Johnson, former state legislator and Colorado Union of Taxpayers board member, draws on observations from a recent European trip to contrast homelessness approaches worldwide. She points to Greenwood Village as a model, where officials “kill the homeless with kindness” through conduct-based enforcement that treats all residents equally regardless of housing status.

Johnson connects homelessness policy to broader political strategy, noting that Governor Polis fast-tracked legislation designating areas near light rail as high-density transit-oriented development. She argues this creates incentives for cities to tolerate visible homelessness, which depresses property values and opens the door for developers to build high-density housing that could shift the political landscape.

“He said they treat their homeless like soccer moms.”

Ramey Johnson, Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Small-Town Tax Burdens and State Fiscal Irresponsibility

Start listening at 34:14 – Hour 1

Bob Boswell, CEO of Laramie Energy, exposes how state-backed school construction projects burden rural Colorado communities. In Collbran, Mesa County, a farming community of 2,500 people, voters approved a $70 million school improvement bond for just 240 students, working out to $291,000 per student before hiring a single teacher.

Boswell explains that his company pays 70 percent of the county’s taxes, and regulations targeting energy development simultaneously hurt economic growth while increasing tax burdens on farmers and ranchers. He connects this to Colorado’s broader fiscal crisis, noting the state has moved from surplus to an estimated $800 million to $1.2 billion deficit, with officials using fees to circumvent TABOR’s requirement for voter approval of tax increases.

“It’s important that the taxpayers, the communities of the state of Colorado, understand that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and promises are made for political gain that need to be underwritten and financed.”

Bob Boswell, CEO of Laramie Energy

Denver’s Vibrant Denver Bond Measure

Start listening at 63:18 – Hour 2

Karen Levine, RE/MAX realtor and property rights advocate, analyzes Denver’s “Vibrant Denver” ballot measure, which extends debt rather than raising taxes outright. She notes that while Denver ranks as the ninth most dangerous city in America according to The Hill, officials seek more money rather than addressing public safety and quality-of-life concerns that have transformed the city.

Despite political headwinds, Levine reports the metro real estate market remains strong. She closed a sale over Labor Day weekend in a community where no new listings had appeared all summer, demonstrating that demand persists in desirable areas even as some residents flee the state’s rising costs.

“Over Labor Day weekend, I listed a property and I sold the property.”

Karen Levine, RE/MAX Realtor

The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900

Start listening at 73:33 – Hour 2

Colonel Bill Rutledge, 97-year-old retired Air Force officer, recounts the deadliest natural disaster in American history: the September 8, 1900 hurricane that killed between 8,000 and 12,000 people in Galveston, Texas. The storm struck with almost no warning because officials in Washington had severed communication with Cuban meteorologists who correctly predicted the hurricane’s path due to professional jealousy.

Rutledge emphasizes that Galveston’s tragedy occurred before automobiles became common, challenging climate alarmist narratives that attribute modern storms to human activity. The island sat only six feet above sea level with no breakwater protection, and the Category 5 storm brought 200-mile-per-hour winds and a 15-foot tidal surge that swept away thousands, including nearly every child and nun at a beachfront Catholic orphanage.

The disaster prompted construction of a massive seawall and led to improved weather forecasting coordination. Rutledge notes that Colonel Henry Robert, who oversaw the engineering response, later became famous for writing Robert’s Rules of Order.

“Every time I think of a whole world and the economy being dictated by a teenager from Sweden, it blows my mind. It’s so irrational.”

Colonel Bill Rutledge, Retired USAF

AI Surveillance Tracks Citizens by Zip Code

Start listening at 16:24 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk exposes how Jefferson County and Denver Mountain Parks are using Placer.ai cell phone tracking to justify closing Lookout Mountain Road to nighttime vehicular traffic. The surveillance system collects data on visitors including median household income, education level, ethnicity, and persons per household. Rawluk reveals that officials are using this data to discriminate against visitors from non-local zip codes, effectively barring 97.1% of potential users. The closure affects a National Scenic Byway and raises serious constitutional questions about restricting travel based on demographic profiling.

The implications extend beyond road closures. Rawluk draws connections to 15-minute city concepts and the Oxford, England model where residents faced fines for traveling beyond designated checkpoints. While acknowledging that economically designed walkable communities can work, he warns that top-down government restrictions on movement fundamentally violate freedom principles.

“So they’re kind of making the case here just by the data that the folks using the park make a little bit less. And not as many people have a bachelor’s degree. And all of a sudden we’re closing a road. And that’s just not freedom at all.”

Mike Rawluk, Citizen Activist

Economic Outlook and the Fight Against Federal Overreach

Start listening at 34:03 – Hour 1

Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment, delivers a measured analysis of the current economic landscape. GDP growth reached 3.3% in the second quarter, and the risk of massive tax hikes has been lifted by recent legislation that made Trump-era tax cuts permanent. Energy policy has shifted to favor lower gasoline prices, which benefits households and reduces costs across manufacturing and transportation sectors.

Kerpen addresses tariffs as the primary economic negative, warning they could amount to a $4 trillion tax hike over a decade if maintained. He expresses cautious optimism that trade negotiations will resolve these tensions. On the Federal Reserve, Kerpen criticizes Chairman Jerome Powell’s political behavior, noting that rate cuts made sense last year but seem blocked this year despite unchanged economic conditions. He emphasizes that Fed rate cuts do not automatically lower long-term mortgage rates, pointing to last year when 10-year treasuries and 30-year mortgages actually rose after Fed cuts.

The conversation turns to the Trump administration’s aggressive regulatory rollback, particularly targeting EPA greenhouse gas regulations. Kerpen urges listeners to submit comments supporting the effort through AmericanCommitment.org, noting this could prevent trillions in destructive regulatory burden from future Democratic administrations.

“The much more important thing, if we want to get the 10-year treasury rate down and the 30-year mortgage down and give some relief to the sort of frozen housing market, is government spending. Congress has got to cut spending. We’ve got to see meaningful reforms so that the medium and long-term inflation expectations come down.”

Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment

American Labor, Food Waste, and Innovation

Start listening at 72:30 – Hour 2

Trent Loos opens with reflections on a Labor Day photograph of pre-World War II coal miners descending into dangerous mines while their wives watched, uncertain if they would return. This image captures what Americans were once willing to endure to provide for their families. Loos connects this sacrifice to the pioneering spirit of families who loaded wagons in Pennsylvania in 1845 to face hostile territory and weather extremes in pursuit of better lives.

The conversation turns to Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle,” which Loos notes was written primarily to promote veganism rather than improve working conditions. He reveals that Sinclair himself was forced to resume eating animal protein within five years of publication after a doctor warned his health was failing. This historical context matters as modern food debates continue.

Loos addresses food waste, noting that 40% of produced food ends up in landfills with emissions seven times greater than all U.S. vehicles combined. Rather than government regulation, he advocates for innovation, citing Hank Combs, the sole pig farmer in Nevada, who collects Las Vegas casino food waste, cooks it properly, and transforms it into pork products. This entrepreneurial solution exemplifies American innovation over bureaucratic mandates.

“We cannot allow that to die on our watch. We each need to be a part of continuing innovation and finding a better way for the next generation to excel, not just be here.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Special Session Exposes Budget Gimmicks and Tax Increases

Start listening at 17:02 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg characterizes the recent Colorado special session as a “dumpster fire,” revealing that legislators raised taxes by approximately $250 million while claiming to address an $800 million budget shortfall. The former state senator explains how lawmakers disconnected Colorado income tax from federal tax cuts, eliminated the vendor fee that compensates businesses for collecting sales tax, and sold future tax credits at a 25% discount to generate quick cash. Lundberg notes that despite claims of fiscal responsibility, the legislature added $4.4 million to fund Planned Parenthood after federal funding was cut.

The discussion turns to election integrity concerns, with Lundberg detailing Colorado’s weak voter ID requirements and automatic voter registration system. He supports President Trump’s executive order requiring voter ID and ending mail-in voting for federal elections, arguing that Colorado’s current system cannot verify citizenship. Lundberg also promotes Protect Kids Colorado’s three ballot initiatives: protecting women’s sports, prohibiting child mutilating surgeries, and punishing sex traffickers with mandatory prison sentences.

“They raised taxes by about $250 million on the people of Colorado.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

Zoning Regulators Target Christian-Owned French Bakery

Start listening at 73:45 – Hour 2

Helen Raleigh exposes how Jefferson County zoning officials are threatening to shut down Et Voila French Bakery on Lookout Mountain Road. The bakery, operated by French immigrants Eric and Rachel Dauphour along with Rachel’s sister Ruth, faces eviction from trailer coaches they live in behind the commercial property. Ruth, a former economist who trained at a renowned French pastry school, begins baking at 1 a.m. daily, making the on-site living arrangement essential since Lookout Mountain Road is closed until 7 a.m. during winter months.

Raleigh reveals that county officials showed no understanding of bakery operations, suggesting Ruth could simply set bread in the oven and commute like everyone else. Despite thousands of emails from community supporters, the county refused to grant even a temporary two-year variance. The author cites Colorado’s ranking as the sixth most regulated state, noting that every 10% increase in regulations causes 36,000 lost jobs and 9,000 business closures. The Dauphours sold their home to fund the bakery renovation, embodying the immigrant pursuit of the American Dream that rigid bureaucracy now threatens.

“And that authentic French bakery with authentic French food, as well as coffee and cheese, are nice things Coloradans deserve.”

Helen Raleigh, Senior Contributor at The Federalist

Grand Lake Celebrates 14th Annual Constitution Week

Start listening at 103:07 – Hour 2

Marc Auville announces that Grand Lake’s 14th annual U.S. Constitution Week runs September 15-21, 2025, featuring Georgetown Professor Jonathan Turley as the Saturday keynote speaker. Turley will address free speech in an age of rage, drawing from his book on the subject. The week kicks off Monday with Rob Nadelson, who has spoken at 12 of the 13 previous Constitution Weeks, presenting on ancient Rome and the Constitution.

The celebration includes Youth Appreciation Day on Friday, where the Colorado chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will demonstrate colonial-era musket loading and firing to mark the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Allen Thomas will present Friday evening on what the Federalist Papers reveal about the Constitution. Auville emphasizes the importance of civic education, noting that school systems have moved away from teaching constitutional principles. The week concludes with fireworks over Grand Lake Saturday evening and a Sunday morning church service featuring a solo concert.

“It’s so important for us to get back to teaching civics in America. It seems that the school systems have gotten away from teaching our youth about civics.”

Marc Auville, Grand Lake Constitution Week Organizer

The Spiritual and Historical Foundations of Labor Day

Start listening at 01:05 – Hour 1

Scott Powell traces the unique American experiment from the Declaration of Independence through the Constitutional Convention, emphasizing that no society before America established truly free individuals with God-given rights protected from government overreach. Powell highlights Ben Franklin’s call to prayer that saved the Constitutional Convention and Roger Sherman’s great compromise that resolved the impasse between large and small states.

The Discovery Institute fellow connects Labor Day to biblical principles, noting that scripture references work as a virtue more than 450 times, exceeding mentions of prayer, faith, hope, and other spiritual qualities. This theological foundation, Powell argues, underpins the American understanding that work provides dignity and meaning beyond mere economic survival.

Powell addresses the modern challenge of government expansion, from Teddy Roosevelt’s progressivism through FDR’s New Deal agencies to today’s 34 percent unionization rate among government workers, compared to just 6 percent in the private sector. He warns that as society marginalized God, the corrupting nature of power has flourished unchecked in expanding bureaucracies.

“The Bible makes more than 450 references to the value and importance of work, specifically referring to work as a virtue more times than it refers to other virtues, such as prayer, faith, hope, joy, forgiveness, mercy, grace, or peace.”

Scott Powell, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute

Austrian Economics Versus Keynesian Theory

Start listening at 58:45 – Hour 2

Jay Davidson provides a clear distinction between the Austrian School of Economics, championed by Milton Friedman, F.A. Hayek, and Ludwig von Mises, and the competing Keynesian approach that dominates modern government policy. The community banker explains that Keynesian theory claims government spending amplifies economic effects by 15 to 20 percent, while Austrian economists argue that such spending actually detracts from economic development by extracting resources from productive private hands.

Davidson calculates that when government takes a dollar in taxes, only about 60 percent returns to the economy after bureaucratic overhead consumes the rest. This inefficiency compounds through regulations that force manufacturers overseas seeking lower labor costs and reduced compliance burdens. While supporting President Trump’s deregulation efforts, Davidson parts company with the administration on tariffs, arguing they function as consumption taxes on American citizens rather than addressing the root causes of lost manufacturing.

The First American State Bank founder emphasizes that individual choice drives economic prosperity, citing the Declaration of Independence’s original reference to property rights alongside life and liberty. He challenges listeners to reject the demonization of success, noting that capitalism has spread wealth more effectively than any system in human history while preserving the dignity inherent in honest work.

“The Austrian school says, no, government spending is actually a detraction to economic development because all government spending takes away from free enterprise and from the private economy, from you and me.”

Jay Davidson, CEO, First American State Bank

The Paradox of Freedom

Start listening at 32:21 – Hour 1

Allen Thomas, who will speak at Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week on September 19th, argues that the more freedom Americans possess, the greater their need for self-discipline. Drawing on the Federalist Papers and Dwight Eisenhower’s observation that “freedom has been defined as the opportunity for self-discipline,” Thomas traces how individual virtue, or its absence, ripples outward to shape government.

Thomas points to the Environmental Protection Agency as a cautionary tale: when individuals and businesses failed to restrain their dumping practices, causing the Cuyahoga River to burn for days, the federal government stepped into the vacuum. What might have remained temporary became permanent bureaucracy. The same pattern, he warns, plays out when churches abdicate care for the poor and when citizens prioritize being “keyboard warriors” over reasoned discourse.

“Because since we as individuals, the foundational bedrock of society and governance, if we as individuals are not showing restraint, can we really be surprised that our politicians are not showing restraint either.”

Allen Thomas, Constitutional Scholar

Transgender Policies Endanger Colorado Students

Start listening at 76:00 – Hour 2

Cain, founder of Task Force Freedom Northern Colorado and a former police officer, exposes how Windsor Charter Academy now permits a male student identifying as female to use girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms. School administrators offered affected girls the option of using the nurse’s bathroom instead of addressing the policy itself.

Cain calls out specific administrators by name and connects the transgender ideology spreading through schools to broader patterns of violence, noting recent incidents involving individuals with gender dysphoria. He urges parents to show up at school board meetings, hold administrators accountable, and consider alternative schooling when possible. His website, taskforcefreedomnoco.com, documents specific examples of inappropriate content in Colorado school libraries.

“What is the difference between that man in the mall punching your kid in the face and these school board members providing your children with porn?”

Cain, Founder, Task Force Freedom Northern Colorado

Fathers as the Foundation of Society

Start listening at 93:00 – Hour 2

Ben Williams of Ben’s Plumbing, Heating and Cooling opened the show with a meditation on air filtration that evolved into a call to action. Just as furnace filters protect lungs from dust and pollutants, Williams argued, citizens need mental filters against propaganda. He compared Kim Monson to Sybil Ludington, the Revolutionary War heroine who rode 40 miles through a storm to alert the militia.

The conversation turned to the crisis of fatherlessness. Thomas Sowell’s research shows that children who grow up with both parents present, graduate high school, and wait until marriage to have children almost universally avoid poverty. Cain, who went through divorce himself, emphasized that men remain responsible for their children regardless of marital status. Williams encouraged older men to mentor struggling young fathers.

“Be a man, fulfill your responsibilities, live a righteous life of integrity, and know that in time the truth will come out.”

Ben Williams, Ben’s Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

Industrial Wind Threatens Wyoming’s Laramie Range

Start listening at 32:53 – Hour 1

Wendy Volk, a Cheyenne realtor married into a fifth-generation Wyoming ranching family, sounds the alarm on the Laramie Range Wind Project. The proposed 56,000-acre industrial wind farm by Repsol would place 170 turbines just 26 miles northwest of Cheyenne, sandwiched between two sections of her family’s ranch. The project threatens one of Wyoming’s most intact wildlife habitats, home to crucial winter range for mule deer and pronghorn.

Wyoming Game and Fish has expressed concern about the impact on raptors, bats, and migratory birds along Horse Creek’s sensitive riparian corridor. Volk detailed how the three-year construction project would increase daily traffic on the two-lane state highway from 2,600 to 3,800 vehicles, including 275 semi trucks hauling turbine components. The company aims to break ground before 2027 to capture federal tax incentives before they expire.

“I do think that, as I mentioned before, renewable energy is going to have a role here in the Rocky Mountain region, but we have to do it responsibly. We need to bring our best and brightest minds and research and data together to do this responsibly so that it’s not at the cost of our wonderful Wyoming and Colorado land, wildlife, and heritage.”

Wendy Volk, Wyoming Rancher and Realtor

Pharmaceutical Industry Accountability

Start listening at 61:35 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law explains how his firm has pursued pharmaceutical companies for over two decades when they fail to disclose dangerous side effects. The pattern repeats: companies release products, bury concerning test results, profit massively, then face litigation years later when the truth emerges through discovery.

Currently, Boesen Law is pursuing manufacturers of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity. Weekly, new information surfaces about side effects these companies allegedly knew about but failed to disclose. The cases are evolving into the next major mass tort litigation.

“If they know something is bad, if they know something has a potential deadly side effect or a life-threatening or life-altering because of the injuries it can cause, they have an obligation to share that information with the people that they’re selling their product to.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law

Federal Reserve Drama and Mortgage Market Realities

Start listening at 59:11 – Hour 2

Mortgage specialist Lorne Levy breaks down the day’s breaking news: President Trump firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. The firing centers on accusations that Cook claimed two properties as primary residences to secure favorable financing rates, a serious allegation that will likely end up in court immediately.

Levy cautions listeners that even if the Fed cuts rates in September, mortgage rates may not follow. Unlike car loans and credit cards tied to the prime rate, mortgages follow the 10-year Treasury. Cutting rates into a healthy economy with near-full employment could actually spike inflation and push mortgage rates higher, not lower.

“We don’t usually have a Fed that’s cutting rates unless we have something going on, like high unemployment or a sputtering economy that they’re afraid is going to go into a recession.”

Lorne Levy, Polygon Financial Group

Private Property Rights Under Siege

Start listening at 98:03 – Hour 2

RE/MAX realtor Karen Levine warns that Colorado’s landlord regulations are driving investors out of the rental market. When tenants default, property owners now face 90 to 120 days minimum to reclaim their property, all while continuing to make mortgage payments, pay property taxes, and receive no income.

Levine argues government should exit housing policy, pointing to mandates like required solar installations, recycling requirements, and greenhouse roofs in Denver that drive up costs for consumers. The result: people leaving Colorado because housing has become unaffordable, not just from interest rates but from accumulated policy burdens.

“What I get frustrated with is private property rights were torn apart at the state legislation this last year.”

Karen Levine, RE/MAX Alliance

Colorado’s Special Session Fails to Close Budget Gap

Start listening at 17:14 – Hour 1

Stephanie Luck, Colorado State Representative for House District 60, breaks down the special session convened by Governor Polis to address a billion-dollar budget shortfall. The session addressed only about $350 million of the gap through measures that raid the unclaimed property fund and increase taxes on pass-through businesses, without any actual spending cuts.

Luck explains how the governor’s narrow proclamation effectively legislated from his mansion, leaving no room for meaningful debate. She warns that the policies being pushed actually increase spending rather than close the deficit, putting small businesses at a competitive disadvantage compared to large corporations.

“What he did in his proclamation was legislate from the governor’s mansion, because he narrowed the scope so tightly that he left no room for real discussion about anything beyond what he wanted to talk about.”

Stephanie Luck, Colorado State Representative

Vehicle Miles Traveled Restrictions Threaten Freedom of Mobility

Start listening at 33:10 – Hour 1

Lauren Fix, automotive expert and host of Car Coach Reports, sounds the alarm on Massachusetts Senate Bill S-2246 and similar legislation spreading across states including Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, New York, and California. These bills establish frameworks to track vehicle miles traveled and implement policies to reduce driving over time.

Fix details how the carefully worded legislation avoids explicit mileage caps initially but creates mechanisms for future restrictions. Cities are simultaneously eliminating parking spaces, with New York removing 200 spots on the Upper West Side and Denver eliminating minimum parking requirements for new developments. The strategy makes vehicle ownership increasingly inconvenient, pushing people toward dense 15-minute city models.

With federal EV mandates rolled back by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, states are pursuing VMT restrictions as a workaround to control transportation choices. Fix urges citizens to get involved in local government and carefully vet candidates who will protect mobility freedom.

“There’s also a nice privacy about getting in your car with your family, having a conversation that others aren’t listening to, and just have a moment of peace. You don’t get that when you don’t own a vehicle.”

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports

Littleton Residents Fight City Hall Over Zoning Changes

Start listening at 100:17 – Hour 2

Joe Whitney of Rooted in Littleton describes how citizens discovered their city council was quietly trying to rezone all single-family residential areas to allow duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes. The city attempted to pass the change during the holidays using technical language like “ULUC code” instead of “zoning” until the final reading in November.

When 400 residents packed city council chambers in January with three news crews present, the council withdrew the proposal but blamed citizens for not paying attention. A professionally conducted survey found 65% of homeowners oppose increased density and 73% want notification of significant zoning changes. The group has placed a charter amendment on the November ballot to freeze current zoning and require citizen input on future changes.

“And we actually went through the city council archives, and it turns out that they discussed it for a year and a half, but they always used the term ULUC code, which nobody, I mean, regular people don’t know what that is. And they didn’t use the word zoning until November when they got ready to do their first reading. So it absolutely was a covert effort, and it’s really shameful.”

Joe Whitney, Rooted in Littleton

Colorado Special Session and TABOR Under Threat

Start listening at 19:33 – Hour 1

Mary Janssen, board member of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, warned listeners that the timing of Colorado’s special legislative session was deliberately chosen when families are distracted by back-to-school activities. The session threatens TABOR refunds as legislators seek to retain tax revenue collected above constitutional limits. Janssen explained how property taxes hidden in mortgage payments allow government to raise taxes without most citizens noticing, recounting a conversation with a customer who blamed President Trump for her increased mortgage when the true culprit was escalating property taxes.

“It is insolent to have a special session when most of Colorado’s citizens are busy with the start of school.”

Mary Janssen, Colorado Union of Taxpayers Board Member

Criminal Competency Laws Release Violent Offenders

Start listening at 32:37 – Hour 1

Lori Gimelshteyn, co-founder of Colorado Parents Advocacy Network, brought forward families devastated by Colorado’s competency laws that allow violent felons to escape prosecution. Recent legislation has codified a practice where criminals are released after being deemed incompetent to stand trial, often returning to the streets within 90 days despite confessions and eyewitness testimony. District attorneys across the state face victims daily with no legal recourse to pursue justice.

“We the people have a voice and we want our legislature to convene an emergency special session to address these competency laws, either to amend them or repeal them.”

Lori Gimelshteyn, CPAN Co-Founder

Attempted Child Abduction Highlights System Failure

Start listening at 36:06 – Hour 1

Dante White shared the harrowing experience of his 11-year-old son being targeted by a registered sex offender who walked onto a Cherry Creek elementary school campus in April 2024. The perpetrator, Solomon Galligan, had multiple prior felony charges dismissed on competency grounds, including a brutal unprovoked assault on a woman outside a Denver courthouse. Despite surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts, school officials failed to lock down the campus, call police immediately, or prevent children from walking home while the attacker remained at large.

“And I think that’s really eye-opening, right, for that people should see that this is systemic.”

Dante White, Father of Targeted Child

Mother Killed in Hit-and-Run, Driver Released

Start listening at 52:12 – Hour 1

Brittany Visage recounted the November 2024 death of her mother, Christy Kirk, who was dragged 300 feet by a driver in a McDonald’s parking lot in Monument, Colorado. Brittany, her mother, and her two small children had pulled into a designated waiting spot when an adjacent vehicle sideswiped their car. When they stepped out to exchange information, the driver accelerated, striking and killing Christy on scene. Despite the driver later confessing and admitting he knew his actions were wrong, all charges were dropped on competency grounds, and he was not civilly committed.

“So my mom and I got out to look at the damage and exchange insurance information with the other driver, but instead of stopping or acknowledging us, even he hit the gas and hit my mom and drug her body for 300 feet.”

Brittany Visage, Daughter of Christy Kirk

Data Collection Threatens Constitutional Rights

Start listening at 71:08 – Hour 2

Virginia Macha, founder of Stand for the Land Kansas, exposed how USDA programs funneled billions into solar and wind projects that destroy farmland while compromising America’s food supply. She praised USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for slashing the Rural Energy for America Program and redirecting funds to support young farmers. Macha then pivoted to a more insidious threat: the mass collection and sale of children’s data through school-issued devices and educational technology platforms.

“When we don’t stand up for our constitutional rights, especially the Fourth Amendment, we become compromised down the road somewhere along the way, and everybody suffers.”

Virginia Macha, Stand for the Land Kansas Founder

Student Data Harvested Through Classroom Technology

Start listening at 95:00 – Hour 2

Virginia Macha revealed that by the time a student graduates high school, they have been exposed to 155 to 270 educational apps that collect biometric data, reaction times, behavioral profiles, and location tracking. Approximately 96% of these applications sell or share data with third parties, and current law provides inadequate protection for student information. A federal lawsuit, Students vs. Lawrence Public Schools, challenges the use of surveillance AI tool Gaggle that monitored student emails and documents without proper safeguards, flagging content and disclosing sensitive information to unauthorized parties.

“So anytime that you make a stand, a stand for freedom, a stand for your land, a stand for your child’s information, that is the most courageous act that you can do in your entire life.”

Virginia Macha, Stand for the Land Kansas Founder

Citizen Engagement Wins at Arvada City Council

Start listening at 17:04 – Hour 1

Mike Rawluk reports on a significant victory for citizen activists at the Arvada City Council meeting. Council members considered 67 amendments to the land development code, including controversial language that would have expanded the use of parks and open space for public hospitals, libraries, and cultural centers. After citizens presented evidence showing the proposed changes on an overhead projector, the council struck the problematic language.

Rawluk emphasizes the importance of engaged citizen groups, particularly those with technical expertise. The meeting also addressed psilocybin regulations, where council members expressed concern about setback requirements for residential areas. Staff had proposed amendments giving the planning director increased discretionary power, raising questions about unelected bureaucrats writing rules that expand their own authority.

“There are citizen groups everywhere, and we’re starting to realize that if all of us really start communicating and have kind of a network effect, it’s really helpful.”

Mike Rawluk, Citizen Activist

Gold Standard Science Returns to NIH

Start listening at 33:16 – Hour 1

James Lyons-Weiler, founder of IPAC-EDU, explains how the NIH under Director Jay Bhattacharya has adopted what he calls the MAHA playbook for scientific integrity. After three decades of policy-driven science where studies were designed to support predetermined conclusions, the agency now prioritizes reproducibility, reliability, accountability, and transparency.

Lyons-Weiler details major policy shifts including the removal of COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended schedule for healthy children in May 2025, the dismantling and reconstitution of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in June 2025, and the July decision to stop recommending thimerosal-containing flu vaccines. The scientist also addresses concerns about foreign research oversight, noting that subcontracts like those that funded the Wuhan lab will now require separate proposals for peer review.

“Now we see that the high calling of reproducibility and reliability, accountability, transparency, and all the rest are official policy at the NIH.”

James Lyons-Weiler, Scientist and IPAC-EDU Founder

Interest Rate Outlook and Housing Market

Start listening at 64:18 – Hour 2

Lorne Levy analyzes the Federal Reserve’s upcoming September meeting and the unusual economic conditions surrounding potential rate cuts. Unlike typical rate reductions that respond to economic weakness or rising unemployment, the current environment shows relative stability, creating uncertainty about how markets will react.

The mortgage specialist notes that while lower rates would enable refinancing opportunities, they could also trigger multiple offers on homes and push prices higher. Levy highlights the disconnect between official economic indicators and the daily experience of consumers facing elevated prices on everyday goods.

“But I’m just not sure what will happen, because it would be sort of weird or unprecedented for them to cut into a good economy.”

Lorne Levy, Mortgage Specialist

Sustainable Aviation Fuel and CO2 Pipeline Economics

Start listening at 72:22 – Hour 2

Trent Loos delivers a detailed analysis of sustainable aviation fuel production following a meeting organized by Congressman Mike Flood. The sixth-generation rancher exposes troubling economics: while the aviation industry burns 126 billion gallons of fuel annually, the United States produces only 27 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, with feedstocks imported from China and Brazil rather than domestic sources.

Loos presents startling calculations on carbon capture: compressing CO2 into pipelines requires 50 percent of the energy produced at an ethanol plant, while injection into underground formations requires an additional 150 percent of equivalent energy. Southwest Airlines has announced withdrawal from a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Liberal, Kansas, citing unsustainable costs. Loos questions whether CO2 pipelines represent a taxpayer-funded infrastructure that will ultimately serve hydrogen and methanol production rather than carbon sequestration.

The discussion extends to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ announcement limiting funding for solar and wind projects on productive farmland. While Loos supports the policy direction, he reports receiving notifications of new solar development proposals in Nebraska and Texas within hours of the announcement, suggesting implementation gaps between federal rhetoric and local action.

“I think that the CO2 pipelines are a fraud to get the taxpayers to pay for an infrastructure because, ironically, all of them happen to be going to an oil field area where we have a tremendous surplus of methane that is being burned and flared off.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Rancher

Patriotism Through Music and Service

Start listening at 9:02 – Hour 1

Dave Bray, a Navy and Marine Corps veteran, shares his mission of inspiring patriotism through music. Bray founded “Music on a Mission” to pass on pride in faith and country to the next generation. He will perform at the USMC Memorial Foundation’s 48th anniversary celebration on August 23rd in Golden, Colorado.

Bray recounts the little-known story of Captain Daniel Bray, who acquired over 75 boats in a single night for George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware. This pivotal moment in American history enabled the Continental Army’s surprise attack at Trenton. Bray emphasizes that civic duty remains essential to preserving American freedom, urging listeners to support veterans’ memorials and engage in their communities.

“You have to step to the shoes of the patriots that came before you, the citizens and the civilian community that kept this country free for all these years has to be repopulated.”

Dave Bray, Navy and Marine Corps Veteran

Election Integrity Lawsuits Challenge Colorado’s Voting System

Start listening at 22:29 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former Colorado state senator and author of the Lundberg Report, analyzes two significant election integrity lawsuits filed in Colorado. The Unite for Freedom lawsuit, amended on August 4, 2025, details nearly 50 pages of alleged voter registration errors including duplicates, phantom registrations, and entries from dates when offices were closed.

Lundberg reveals that a prevalence study in Jefferson County found 6.1 percent of votes in the 2024 election were classified as inadmissible. He also previews the special legislative session beginning Thursday, warning that legislators will attempt to raise fees rather than reduce spending. The state’s fee burden has grown from approximately $100 per citizen 20 years ago to over $1,000 today as lawmakers circumvent TABOR restrictions.

“And I’ll just point blank say: any judge that doesn’t, doesn’t do their job and deal with these things in a very responsible and timely manner has become one of those bad actors.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

Protecting Workers After Workplace Injuries

Start listening at 64:17 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law explains critical steps workers must take after suffering workplace injuries. Insurance companies frequently challenge claims by arguing injuries did not occur on the job, making prompt written documentation essential. Workers should immediately report incidents via email to supervisors, HR, or management to establish a clear record.

Boesen notes that while the workers’ compensation system was designed to function without attorneys, insurance companies’ profit motives often lead them to dispute or deny legitimate claims. Early legal consultation helps injured workers avoid common pitfalls that can jeopardize their cases.

“One of the most common challenges to a work-related injury claim by an insurance carrier is that it didn’t happen on the job because some people wait.”

Jon Boesen, Attorney at Boesen Law

Trump’s Census and Election Reforms Could Reshape Congress

Start listening at 72:19 – Hour 2

Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter at the Epoch Times and host of Crossroads, breaks down President Trump’s planned executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines in favor of paper ballots counted on election day. Trump’s lawyers are drafting the order following his meetings with foreign leaders who expressed concerns about election security.

Philipp explains how the census determines congressional apportionment, noting that counting illegal immigrants inflates representation in states with large undocumented populations. Some estimates suggest Democrats could lose between 10 and 40 House seats if illegal immigrants are excluded from census counts. He warns that flooding America with immigrants from collectivist cultures threatens the unique American character of self-governance and independence that distinguishes the nation from much of the world.

“The American character is very unique, and it’s very easily lost, I think, because the American character of independence also depends on the right to independence.”

Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter, Epoch Times

Colorado Legislator Previews Special Session and Governor Race

Start listening at 101:29 – Hour 2

Scott Bottoms, Colorado state representative and gubernatorial candidate, provides an insider’s view of the special legislative session called by Governor Polis. The session, originally framed as addressing federal funding changes from the “big, beautiful bill,” will likely run five days rather than the typical three. Bottoms earned the highest rating from the Colorado Union of Taxpayers in 2025 with a 91 out of 100 score.

Bottoms reports surprising momentum for his gubernatorial campaign, with both Republicans and Democrats expressing frustration with current state leadership. Even Democrat lobbyists and donors acknowledge their party has overreached, predicting Republicans could sweep all four statewide offices in 2026. He criticizes House Bill 1309, which he claims allocated $500 million for services including transgender surgeries for illegal immigrants.

“People all over the state are saying we’re done with what is going on in our capital. We are done with this.”

Scott Bottoms, Colorado State Representative

Standing Up for Small Business Against Zoning Overreach

Start listening at 14:30 – Hour 1

Melissa Ogburn, founder of United Community Leaders of Colorado, described her organization’s mission to unite conservative voices across the state. Founded in October 2022, UCLC brings together Coloradans fighting for life, faith, family, and freedom, offering mutual support so activists do not feel isolated. Ogburn announced the group’s mid-year meeting and awards ceremony set for Saturday, August 23, at the Independence Institute, where community leaders would be recognized for their work defending conservative values.

Ogburn emphasized that UCLC provides a critical network for people who feel alone defending traditional values in Colorado, noting the organization is open to anyone willing to use their voice for those principles.

“If you have a voice and you’re willing to use it in Colorado, we want to work with you.”

Melissa Ogburn, Founder, United Community Leaders of Colorado

The Sydney Sweeney Effect and the Death of Woke Advertising

Start listening at 29:23 – Hour 1

Brian Joondeph broke down the cultural backlash against woke advertising through the lens of American Eagle’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney. Writing for American Thinker, Joondeph traced how the company’s decision to feature a traditionally beautiful woman in a playful jeans ad triggered predictable outrage from the left, only for Gen Z consumers and social media users to rally behind the campaign. American Eagle’s stock price jumped, and critics found their objections mocked rather than amplified. Joondeph contrasted this with the disastrous Jaguar rebrand and years of companies featuring oversized or non-traditional models under pressure from woke culture.

The conversation shifted to Trump’s meeting with Putin in Alaska and the Russiagate revelations. Joondeph connected three concurrent events: the ongoing declassification of Russiagate documents implicating Comey, Clapper, and Brennan; the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C.; and the Alaska summit. He argued these were not coincidental but part of a deliberate, leak-free strategy by the Trump administration, a sharp contrast to the first term when unnamed sources routinely fed narratives to sympathetic media outlets.

“They can hypothesize all they want, but they’re not being fed information, not allowed to frame the narrative.”

Brian Joondeph, Columnist, American Thinker

Property Rights Under Siege from Zoning to Eminent Domain

Start listening at 71:05 – Hour 2

Susan Kochevar, entrepreneur and owner of the Historic 88 Drive-In Theater, drew from her own 2012 battle with local government to support the Et Voila bakery owners. Kochevar recalled how her city sent the city manager and police chief to demand she rip up her driveway and reroute traffic through the middle of her drive-in theater, threatening to cite her personally and pull her business license. Only after 20,000 people signed a petition and confronted the city did the pressure stop. She urged listeners to take similar action for the French bakery.

Kochevar and Kim connected the bakery fight to broader property rights violations, from Xcel Energy’s eminent domain claims on Elbert County farmland for transmission lines to the state’s push for density-oriented land use codes. Kochevar questioned whether the original complaint against the bakery was motivated by a competitor eyeing the location, arguing that zoning has become a tool for government control rather than legitimate public safety.

“That’s a terrible position to be in when you have something you love, your livelihood, and people coming after you like this, especially after you had gained permission to have those trailers on the property.”

Susan Kochevar, Owner, 88 Drive-In Theater

Trump Targets Mail-In Ballots and Voting Machines

Start listening at 87:23 – Hour 2

Breaking news arrived mid-segment when a listener texted that President Trump had announced plans to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines from American elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. Susan Kochevar connected this to Tina Peters’s case in Mesa County and her own experiences running for the state house three times, noting that in her third race the vote totals appeared at 7:20 p.m. and never changed, raising questions about the counting process. Kim detailed the federal lawsuit filed with Unite for Freedom, amended on August 4 to include the Jefferson County Prevalence Study funded by listeners.

Colorado’s Special Session and the Fight to Protect TABOR

Start listening at 101:06 – Hour 2

Rose Pugliese detailed the Colorado special legislative session beginning Thursday, called to address a budget shortfall approaching one billion dollars. Pugliese challenged the Democratic majority’s narrative that the Trump administration and H.R. 1 caused the deficit, pointing out that Colorado was already in a structural deficit before H.R. 1 became law. She noted that the Joint Budget Committee learned on June 18 that the state would start fiscal year 2026-27 roughly $700 million in the red.

Pugliese announced her bill, co-sponsored with Senator Kirkmeyer, Senator Byron Pelton, and Representative Jarvis Caldwell, requiring voter approval under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights for any new taxes on overtime pay or small businesses starting January 1, 2026. A companion constitutional amendment from Senator Pelton would make the protection permanent, preventing the legislature from circumventing TABOR as it has done through enterprises and other workarounds. Pugliese urged grassroots engagement during committee hearings.

“And as you know, if we prioritize the budget per the proper role of government, we probably wouldn’t be in this situation.”

Rose Pugliese, Colorado State Representative

Hail Damage, Homeowner Insurance, and Impact-Resistant Roofs

Start listening at 06:50 – Hour 1

Roger Mangan of State Farm Insurance warned homeowners about the pitfalls of hail damage claims in Colorado. He cautioned against signing contracts with ambulance-chasing roofers before an adjuster inspects the damage, and described how one client waited a year and a half in lawsuits after a contractor put shingles on the roof and disappeared. Mangan noted Colorado homeowner insurance rates have risen 77 percent since 2019 across a six-year period, trailing only Nebraska and Utah. He recommended impact-resistant roofing, which earns a 30 percent premium discount at State Farm, more than paying for the upgrade cost in the first year.

“So don’t ever ever sign a contract with an adjuster or, excuse me, with a company until your adjuster shows up and does an estimate.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Insurance

Building Credit Wisely for College Students

Start listening at 63:19 – Hour 2

Jody Hinsey of Mint Financial Strategies offered practical advice for parents sending students off to college. She recommended opening a small credit card with a $500 to $1,000 limit, putting only a small recurring subscription on it, and setting up auto-pay to build credit history without accumulating debt. Hinsey stressed keeping utilization between 10 and 30 percent and resisting the temptation to chase credit card perks by opening multiple accounts, since length of credit history matters significantly in credit scoring.

“I recommend that you put a small recurring payment on it, like a subscription, like your Netflix or something like that.”

Jody Hinsey, Mint Financial Strategies

Lakewood’s 398-Page Zoning Assault on Property Rights

Start listening at 7:29 – Hour 1

Karen Gordey, owner of Radiant Painting and Lighting and candidate for Lakewood City Council, exposes the city’s 398-page zoning code riddled with what she calls “poison pills.” The code mandates that homeowners whose properties are destroyed must begin rebuilding within 18 months or conform to restrictive new regulations governing house size, porch dimensions, and even planter sizes. Gordey warns that city council deliberately split the ordinance into four parts to exhaust citizen participation before the November election.

“And so it is a point blank assault on property rights.”

Karen Gordey, Candidate for Lakewood City Council

TABOR’s 33-Year Battle Against Government Overreach

Start listening at 18:57 – Hour 1

Dave Evans, a Colorado Union of Taxpayers board member, traces the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights from its 1992 passage to its current embattled state. Drawing from David Kopel’s “Colorado Constitutional Law and History,” Evans details how TABOR requires voter approval for new taxes, mandates emergency reserves, and limits spending growth to inflation plus population change. Yet court rulings have systematically eroded these protections, reinterpreting “restrain most” to favor government and allowing fee terminology for what are effectively involuntary taxes.

“The term tax needs to be defined, and it needs to include fees and other such weasel word synonyms.”

Dave Evans, Colorado Union of Taxpayers Board Member

Open the Books Tracks a Trillion Dollars in Waste

Start listening at 35:30 – Hour 1

Jeremy Portnoy, senior investigative reporter at Open the Books, reveals the staggering scope of government waste his organization uncovers daily. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services alone made approximately one trillion dollars in improper payments over the past decade. Portnoy highlights a Louisiana woman accused of collecting Medicaid while her business generated ten million dollars in revenue, enabling her to purchase a Lamborghini. His most shocking discovery: Texas officials denied Kerr County one million dollars for a flood warning system while simultaneously increasing their own payroll by ten million dollars.

“Our belief is that transparency changes everything.”

Jeremy Portnoy, Senior Investigative Reporter, Open the Books

Constitutional Foundations and the Limits of Federal Power

Start listening at 57:55 – Hour 2

Rob Natelson, constitutional scholar whose research has been cited by justices at the U.S. Supreme Court and sixteen state supreme courts, joins Kim in studio to field listener questions on America’s founding document. Natelson explains that while some Constitutional clauses are designed to be flexible, those claiming to want a “living Constitution” often want a dead one that won’t inconvenience their agenda. He traces modern fiscal chaos to a 1936 Supreme Court ruling that lifted restrictions on federal spending, fulfilling Madison’s warning about unlimited government.

“Unfortunately, in 1936, the Supreme Court adopted that cockamamie theory, which is why we are$ 37 trillion in debt today.”

Rob Natelson, Constitutional Scholar and Author

Restoring Excellence in American Classrooms

Start listening at 122:00 – Hour 1

Priscilla Rahn, a master educator with over 32 years in the classroom, sounds the alarm on the decline of American public education. Drawing from her new book Restoring Education in America: An Inspirational Teacher Toolbox, Rahn argues that the crisis begins with the breakdown of the traditional family structure, particularly the marginalization of fathers.

Rahn spent years working within the teachers union before recognizing how the system fails to develop master educators. She witnessed generations of students graduate hating America, unprepared for the workforce, and lacking basic skills in reading, math, and critical thinking. Her four-part framework addresses the educator’s heart and mindset, mastering the craft of teaching, elevating every student, and creating futures of opportunity.

The conversation takes on added urgency as Rahn challenges the soft bigotry of low expectations that plagues disadvantaged communities. She pushes back against the notion that poverty or skin color determines a child’s potential, emphasizing that the teacher in the classroom makes the biggest difference. Her book provides actionable tools for educators ready to transform their practice, available for purchase on Amazon with professional development credit through CDE.

“A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.”

Priscilla Rahn, quoting Anne Sullivan Macy, Master Educator

The $273 Billion Senior Asset Theft Racket

Start listening at 75:00 – Hour 2

Pam Long, West Point graduate and military director for Children’s Health Defense, exposes an organized criminal enterprise targeting America’s elderly. In part two of her investigation, Long details how estate planners working inside hospitals identify wealthy seniors, then collude with doctors and judges to seize control of their assets through court-appointed guardians.

The case of “Gary,” a 93-year-old who went to the hospital with a simple fungal infection on his foot, illustrates the devastating pattern. Doctors fraudulently diagnosed him with terminal osteomyelitis, immediately transferred him to a facility, and within eight months, a court-appointed guardian had incurred $250,000 in medical bills and $22,000 in legal fees while Gary’s condition deteriorated. He died by choking under a Do Not Resuscitate order the guardian imposed, though his death certificate mysteriously listed cardiac arrest.

Long reveals that these guardians control an estimated $273 billion in assets nationwide. The system is rigged: attorneys refuse to help families because they are tied to hospitals, judges favor guardians who provide kickbacks, and oversight agencies turn a blind eye. Even families with resources to fight back lose in court. Long warns listeners to be extremely cautious about disclosing assets during medical appointments, as estate planners now operate inside hospitals using Medicare lists to target potential victims.

“So when you show up in the hospital, you are potentially on a list, a targeted list of someone who has assets.”

Pam Long, Military Director, Children’s Health Defense

Unelected Commissions Override the Voice of Colorado Voters

Start listening at 31:10 – Hour 1

Sean Pond warns that Colorado is being controlled by people voters never elected. The Montrose County Commissioner details how Governor Jared Polis appoints members to powerful commissions that make binding decisions affecting rural communities, from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission determining gray wolf introduction policies to the Air Quality Control Commission phasing out natural gas in new buildings.

Pond traces his own political awakening to a proposed 500,000-acre national monument in his backyard, which environmental activists and Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet supported. After launching a petition that garnered significant opposition, he found himself appointed to fill a vacant county commissioner seat. Now he fights the Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection Act, a 730,000-acre land grab he calls the single largest threat to public lands.

The commissioner exposes a troubling pattern in small communities like Naturita, where outside groups hold free dinners to count attendees as supporters of sustainability plans that undermine rural values. These organizations, funded by grants, eventually install appointed commissions that bypass local voters entirely.

“What I would tell people is that Colorado is being controlled and run by people that they don’t vote for.”

Sean Pond, Montrose County Commissioner

Colorado Auto Theft Rates Lead the Nation

Start listening at 63:04 – Hour 2

Roger Mangan breaks down the troubling statistics placing Colorado at the top of the nation for vehicle theft. While national auto thefts fell by one million vehicles in 2024 to approximately 850,000 stolen cars, Colorado remains the worst state for the crime.

Within Colorado, Denver leads followed by Aurora, Lakewood, and Pueblo. Hyundai Elantra and Sonata models top the list of stolen vehicles nationally, with Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups also heavily targeted. Mangan explains the economics driving the theft epidemic: a stolen $40,000 vehicle can yield $100,000 when stripped and sold for parts, with replacement tail light assemblies alone costing $200 to $400.

He advises vehicle owners to park in well-lit areas, never leave keys in the car, and consider gap coverage on financed vehicles to cover any shortfall between loan balance and actual cash value if their car is stolen.

“Colorado is number one in terms of car thefts in the United States. Now some cities in various states, like Bakersfield, is still number one for car thefts, but Colorado is number one as a state.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Insurance

Election Integrity Lawsuit Reveals Staggering Voter Roll Errors

Start listening at 71:38 – Hour 2

Marly Hornik, co-founder of Unite for Freedom, details the organization’s amended petition against Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold and Attorney General Phil Weiser. The nonpartisan group’s 2024 analysis discovered a 29 percent registration error rate in Colorado voter rolls, roughly 10,000 times the maximum allowed under federal law.

A deep-dive study of Jefferson County voters used commercial skip-tracing databases to verify identities. The results are alarming: an estimated 1,205 voters simply do not exist in any database, 5,991 votes came from addresses not associated with the voters in verification systems, and 19,836 voters have no Social Security number on record. Plaintiff Ramey Johnson lost her Colorado House District 30 race by 10,485 votes, while the prevalence study identified a minimum of 22,389 suspected illegal votes.

Hornik notes a Fifth Circuit ruling issued the same day as their amended filing expanded the legal authority of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 materiality clause they rely upon, potentially strengthening their case significantly.

“The problem is best practices is not the same thing as a legally compliant election.”

Marly Hornik, Unite for Freedom Co-Founder

Honoring Marine Veterans at the 48th Anniversary Celebration

Start listening at 8:11 – Hour 1

Paula Sarlls, Marine veteran, Gold Star wife, and president of the USMC Memorial Foundation, announces the 48th anniversary celebration featuring singer Dave Bray. The event at 6th and Colfax honors Medal of Honor recipients and provides opportunities for young people to learn from veterans. The foundation’s Buy a Brick program allows supporters to memorialize service members on pathways of honor, with brick purchasers receiving VIP seating at the August 23rd event.

“Just have a lot of really good veterans for young people to learn from, and we encourage people to talk to each other and share their stories, because that’s important.”

Paula Sarlls, President, USMC Memorial Foundation

School Bond Language Deceives Thompson Valley Taxpayers

Start listening at 15:02 – Hour 1

Nancy Rumfelt, Thompson School District board member entering her fourth year, exposes deceptive ballot language on a proposed $99 million bond. Despite claiming “no expected increase” in property tax rates, fine print buried at the end allows mill levies to be imposed “without limitation.” Voters rejected a similar bond by over 60% last year, demanding transparency and accountability. Rumfelt notes the district has $200 million in deferred maintenance while reading proficiency remains below 40% at many schools.

“My issue is why not just be honest and transparent with the taxpayer?”

Nancy Rumfelt, Thompson School District Board Member

Census Fraud Undermines Electoral Representation

Start listening at 30:00 – Hour 1

Wade Miller, senior advisor at the Center for Renewing America and Marine Corps veteran, reveals how the 2020 census was corrupted through “differential privacy,” a process that scrambles population data below the state level. While the 2010 census was accurate within 36,000 nationwide, Texas alone was miscounted by 560,000. The algorithm governing data scrambling remains classified, preventing states from drawing accurate political maps. Miller explains how counting illegal aliens for apportionment gives unconstitutional voting power to citizens in high-immigration areas.

“The biggest problem, and this is really the black hole of fraud and all sorts of partisan corruption, is the process known as differential privacy.”

Wade Miller, Senior Advisor, Center for Renewing America

Republican Senators Block Spending Cuts Despite $37 Trillion Debt

Start listening at 31:00 – Hour 1

Wade Miller also addresses the rescissions package process, explaining how seven or eight moderate Republican senators continue blocking spending cuts. Despite the president’s authority to recommend cuts requiring only simple majority approval, senators including Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Tom Tillis resist reducing the $37 trillion national debt. Miller anticipates the Trump administration will use impoundment authority and pursue a second reconciliation package targeting mandatory spending.

“Probably a solid half of the Republican Party is not actually serious in the least about actually cutting spending.”

Wade Miller, Senior Advisor, Center for Renewing America

Second Amendment Under Attack at Colorado Rally

Start listening at 62:19 – Hour 2

Alicia Garcia of the Second Syndicate reports from an anti-Second Amendment rally in Thornton featuring Gabby Giffords, Senator Michael Bennet, and Representative Monica Duran. Attendees were wanded at the door and prohibited from carrying firearms. Garcia notes Bennet falsely characterized semi-automatic weapons as “automatic weapons” and “weapons of war.” Teddy Collins warns of new laws requiring three-day waits when selling firearms to stores and urges vigilance ahead of the August 21st special legislative session.

“Their main goal is not to protect the people, it’s to disarm them.”

Alicia Garcia, Second Syndicate