What Would Colorado's "Garden of Heroes" Look Like?
With Dan Caplis returning, Dan asks the audience, what would Colorado's version of President Trump's National Garden of Heroes look like?
Jul 04, 2025•35 min
Dan Caplis
Dan must really like to talk. He’s both an award-winning trial lawyer and a radio talk show host. Since Dan has never shied away from a microphone or a good fight he’s also been a legal analyst for most of America’s top television networks and newspapers.
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Dan Caplis Returns, Reacts To President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill
In today's edition of the show, Dan Caplis returns to react to the passing of Donald Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill.
Jul 04, 2025•36 min
Sheriff Steve Reams Reacts To "Alligator Alcatraz"
In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Steve Reams fills in for Dan Caplis and reacts to the left's claims about "Alligator Alcatraz"
Jul 03, 2025•32 min
Sheriff Steve Reams on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
In the first hour of today's edition of the show, Sheriff Steve Reams fills in for Dan Caplis and reacts to the latest news with Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Jul 03, 2025•34 min
Jason Clark Joins Sheriff Steve Reams To Discuss Campaign For Governor
In the second hour of today's edition of the show, candidate for Colorado Governor Jason Clark joins fill-in host/Sheriff Steve Reams
Jul 02, 2025•35 min
Colleen Whitlow and Justin Smith Join Sheriff Steve Reams
In the first hour of today's edition of the show, Colleen Whitlow and Justin Smith join fill-in host/Sheriff Steve Reams to talk about a local political race that's heating up and much more.
Jul 01, 2025•35 min
Will McBride and Justin Watada Join Sheriff Steve Reams
In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Steve Reams is joined by representative Will McBride and Greeley Stampede CEO Justin Watada.
Jul 01, 2025•34 min
Sheriff Steve Reams Fills In, Is Joined By Dick Wadhams
In the first hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Sheriff Steve Reams fills in for Dan Caplis and is joined by Dick Wadhams to react to the latest news and breakdown how it affects Coloradans.
Jul 01, 2025•35 min
Do we have a mayor or a mouse? Mike Johnston surredners to violent mobs of teens descend on Denver Zoo, forcing it to close early
Dan unloads on meek, mousy so-called 'mayor' Mike Johnston after the man who promised a 'Tiananmen Square moment' for ICE officers looking to deport Denver illegals surrenders to a violent mob of teenagers planning to plague City Park on Saturday, forcing the Denver Zoo to close several hours early at 1pm to avoid any chance of violence for patrons and the animals.
Jun 28, 2025•35 min
Trump's best week ever caps with big SCOTUS wins; Jake Kubie on Denver Zoo closure due to violent mob plans at City Park
It started with President Trump's bold and triumphant strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. It ended with massive wins at the Supreme Court on several issues, including an end to lower court injunctions on his executive orders and a green light to end birthright citizenship in the United States. Jake Kubie, Director of Communications for the Denver Zoo explains the venue's decision to shut down on early Saturday with reports of violent teenage mobs descending on City Park.
Jun 28, 2025•36 min
It's Kelly's birthday, who throws the party for the one who throws the parties?
Dan chides Ryan for dropping the ball on Kelly's birthday, after she delivers all the pomp and circumstance for everyone else's birthdays and milestones in the building. Also, veteran nurse practitioner Wendy Smith tells the harrowing tale of female illegal aliens being trafficked in the United States, many of whom are being forced into abortions.
Jun 27, 2025•35 min
What Mamdani NYC mayor prrimary win says about current state of Dems; Hilary Fordwich on roaring Trump economy
Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral primary in New York City tells us a lot about the current state of the Democratic party in America, Dan outlines the details. Hilary Fordwich joins with her analysis on the booming Trump economy after initial concerns about his tariffs on international trade.
Jun 27, 2025•36 min
Clarion call of socialism in NYC mayor's race sends a signal to Colorado and rest of America
Dan wonders aloud if New York City flirting with going off the deep end of socialism in its mayoral race may finally wake up the rest of the country on the failures and misery of this extreme leftist ideology. Will Colorado figure it out before it's beyond the point of no return?
Jun 26, 2025•35 min
Everything can change in a socialist New York minute; Zhoran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and he just used a viral online campaign and good old-fashioned shaking hands and kissing babies to earn the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor over former governor Andrew Cuomo. What does this mean for the future of America's signature city?
Jun 25, 2025•36 min
Trump drops f-bomb in media gaggle, is Dan a prude wishing for more decorum from our leaders
President Trump expresses frustration with Iran and Israel for breaking a tenuous ceasefire in its early hours by using R-rated language in an interaction with White House reporters. While Dan appreciates the fire, are we better served by leaders who exercise some level of restraint with what they put out into the public sphere - or is casual swearing here to stay?
Jun 25, 2025•35 min
Gordon Chang, China expert on impact of Trump-brokered Iran-Israel ceasefire - will it hold?
Gordon Chang, noted China expert and author, joins Dan to start the show with his analysis on what impact a ceasefire between Iran and Israel will have on the Middle East and worldwide.
Jun 25, 2025•34 min
Trump's military action helps Israel reach ceasfire with Iran, can he make a deal to win the peace
Breaking during Dan's show is President Trump's announcement that Israel and Iran have reached a 'complete and total ceasefire' after bombing raids by the United States on Saturday targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, and a tepid, measured response by Iran to save face. Can Trump help broker a lasting peace with the ayatollah remaining in charge of the Islamic nation? Truth Details | Truth Social
Jun 24, 2025•35 min
Trump's peace through strength, with strikes on Iran nuclear sites, has Dan proud to be an American
Dan is filled with pride as an American to have a President such as Donald Trump ready, willing, and able to rise to the occasion with the gravity of a decision to send B2 stealth bombers into Iran in order to neutralize and decimate the country's nuclear capabilities and ambitions. Will it lead to a lasting peace, free from the threat of a nuclear sponsor of terror?
Jun 24, 2025•35 min
KBB outlines the reasons why Colorado's laws provide the perfect sanctuary for criminal illegal aliens
Kristi Burton-Brown dedicates a significant portion of Hour 2 to her organization's upcoming study on sanctuary laws and policies in Colorado and their impact on legal immigrants and citizens. She is the vice president of Advance Colorado. About Advance Colorado
Jun 21, 2025•34 min
Kristi Burton-Brown in for Dan; Various opinions from lawmakers and news-breakers on military action against Iran
KBB steps in for Dan on a Friday and breaks down the various opinions from both the left and right, inside and outside of government, and among those in the media on potential strikes against Iran's nuclear reserves by the American military. Will President Trump authorize such action over the next two weeks? Should he?
Jun 20, 2025•36 min
Time is ticking for Iran and the ayatollah, Trump promises a final decision two weeks on potential strikes
Dan reviews scenarios and contingencies for a potential U.S. strike against nuclear sites in Iran, while a caller voices displeasure with the President's allegiance to Benajamin Netanyahu and Israel.
Jun 20, 2025•35 min
Michael Brown joins the show on Juneteenth, Iran; Abby Johnson on DOGE investigation of Planned Parenthood
In a rare combination of powers in one radio studio, Michael Brown joins Dan for a conversation on his Juneteenth take from his morning program in Denver. Also, Brown's thoughts on the 'situation room' meetings Trump is having with his cabinet on potential military strikes in Iran. Abby Johnson, founder and CEO of And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries, joins Dan to discuss President Trump's DOGE subcommittee's investigation of Planned Parenthood and their use of taxpayer dollars for ab...
Jun 20, 2025•36 min
Trump gives Ayatollah one last ultimate ultimatum; Erin Lee on SCOTUS ruling upholding Tennessee trans ban for kids
President Trump hints very strongly that the ultimatum of 'unconditional surrender' for Iran's ayatollah is a final warning - the ultimate 'last call' before the coup de grace is delivered for the country's nuclear reserves. Erin Lee, executive director of Protect Kids Colorado and parent of a daughter who suffered (and recovered) from gender dysphoria, joins Dan to discuss the landmark 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States upholding Tennessee's legislative ban on transgender pr...
Jun 19, 2025•35 min
Dan's not just a Rhinestone Cowboy with his new black Prime-style hat; John Kellner with breaking news on fentanyl in Colorado
Dan receives a sharp black cowboy hat reminiscent of Coach Prime's apparel and likes the look, was he born to be a cowboy? John Kellner joins with an update on fentanyl statistics in Colorado.
Jun 18, 2025•36 min
President Trump has Iran between Iraq and a hard place, will the Ayatollah surrender
President Trump has moved from a willingness to negotiate with Iran on a nuclear deal short of weaponization, but the landscape has changed dramatically - and the ayatollah is in no position to make any demands or insist upon any concessions from Israel. Will Iran agree to complete and total surrender and the end of its theocratic regime?
Jun 18, 2025•34 min
On the brink of American airstrikes in Iran, should the United States join Israel's fight?
Dan discusses the weighty decision before President Trump on whether or not to involve the United States military in airstrikes on the Iranian regime's nuclear reserves. Israel claims they will need America's help to finish the job. Do you agree?
Jun 17, 2025•36 min
Jon Caldara asks why women have so many pillows on their beds, in wake of My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell verdict
After the Mike Lindell verdict is delivered by a Denver jury, Ryan scurries to find all the 'pillow' music he can, while Jon Caldara asks Kelly why women have so many pillows adorning their bed frames.
Jun 17, 2025•34 min
Jon Caldara fills in and declares it 'No Caplis' Day; Jimmy Sengenberger on breaking Mike Lindell verdict
Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute is pressed into duty filling in for Dan on Monday and declares the program a 'No Caplis' zone. Jimmy Sengenberger, The Gazette joins Jon with immediate reaction to a verdict in the Mike Lindell case, with a jury finding the My Pillow CEO liable for defamation and awarding former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer $2.3 million in damages.
Jun 17, 2025•35 min
More stories from listeners on best advice their fathers ever gave; Trump warned Iran, they didn't listen
Dan reads texts and takes calls from listeners relaying the best advice they ever received from their dads ahead of Father's Day on Sunday. President Trump warned Iran they had 60 days to strike a deal on their nuclear program - or else. The 'or else' happened with Israel launching comprehensive, devastating aerial attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities on Day 61.
Jun 14, 2025•35 min
Israel launches attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, now braces for impact of retalliation; Best advice your father ever gave you
As Dan suspected earlier in the week, Israel has launched pre-emptive strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and military leaders. Now, the Iranian regime has launched a counterattack of ballistic missiles aimed at Tel Aviv. Where will this military conflict go from here? Dan shares the best advice his own father ever gave him, and asks for listeners to share the same.
Jun 14, 2025•36 min
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