Adding Guns Make Schools Safer?
Laura Carno Executive Director of FASTER Colorado, explains the benefits of having armed and trained personnel in Colorado schools.
Sep 28, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Devil's Advocate
Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.
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If Proposition HH Isn't a Tax Why Seek Your Vote?
Jesse Mallory State Director for American's For Prosperity Colorado talks about his conversations with citizens over Proposition HH. Coloradans are not happy to learn that TABOR refunds are being leveraged for minuscule "property tax relief".
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 46
"Proposition HH is Diabolical"
Colorado House Representative Lisa Frizell talks about the shortcuts taken to bypass stakeholders and citizens to get Proposition HH on the ballot. Would passing Proposition HH take our TABOR refunds forever?
Sep 14, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Marxism Rules At Colorado Educators Association?
Ken Witt, Executive Director at Education ReEnvisioned and Superintendent of the Woodland Park School District talks about the what is necessary to make real educational change in your community.
Aug 31, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Stricter Penalties for Ballot Harvest Abuse?
Alton Dillard, being on the opposite side of Jon Caldara makes for a great conversation. Alton talks about the massive social shift in our state over the years. Alton has worked for former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Denver Elections Division, city and county, and now runs his own firm.
Aug 24, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Jared Polis Quadruples Electricity Rates
New modeling shows that Governor Jared Polis' 100% Renewable Energy Plan will quadruple electricity rates and Coloradans will experience 25 hours of blackouts during the coldest winter months.
Aug 17, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Denver Public Schools Must Retain Dangerous Students
Denver Gazette Columnist & 710 KNUS Host, Jimmy Sengenberger talks about some of the outrageous policies within the Denver Public Schools school district.
Aug 10, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Is Government Funded Media The Future?
Greg Moore, former Editor of the Denver Post talks about alternatives for funding journalism in the future.
Aug 03, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Government Can Do For You & To You
Former State Senator John Andrews talks about the promise of government and how it can ultimately prove to be toxic to the user.
Jul 27, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Who Got Screwed in the Lockdowns?
Were you in the "laptop class" or the "pajama" class during the lockdowns? Or did you get screwed? Matt Kibbe, President of Free The People talks about the group that constantly gets marginalized.
Jul 20, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 38
"Rainbow Exhaustion" Affecting LGBT?
Valdamar Archuleta, President of Log Cabin Republicans of Colorado talks about how even the LGBT community is over the rainbow.
Jul 13, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 37
American Revolution Sparked Anti-Slavery Movement
Tom Krannawitter, President of Speakeasy Ideas says the American Revolution was the greatest anti-slavery movement in all of history.
Jul 06, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Why Unions Hate Charter Schools
Independence Institute Senior Fellow Ross Izard explains why unions are no friends of charter schools, and exposes the cumbersome process when trying to approve new charter schools in Colorado.
Jun 29, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Is Mayor Elect Mike Johnston Able To Say No?
Eric Sondermann, Political Analyst and Columnist for Gazette Newspapers speaks on the challenges ahead for newly elected Mayor Mike Johnston.
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Has The Left Gone Too Far?
Key Democrat Strategist and Lawyer Ted Trimpa talks about whether the left has gone too far in Colorado. His answer might surprise you.
Jun 15, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Cities Are Crumbling Under Left Leadership
Stephen Moore, Co-Founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity talks about how once great cities are failing under progressive leadership.
Jun 09, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 32
When Seconds Matter, Cops Are Just Minutes Away
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly talks about the importance of law abiding citizens carry weapons.
Jun 01, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
High Property Tax May Cost Legislative Seats
Colorado property taxes are about to go through the roof. Did the left plan this so you would lose your TABOR refund forever? State Representative Mike Lynch believes this may be the turning point for Coloradans.
May 25, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The Left is Imploding at the State Legislature
Marianne Goodland, Chief Legislative Reporter at Colorado Politics, talks about one of the most "nuts" legislative sessions she has witnessed in her lifetime.
May 18, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Gun Bills Inching Us Closer to Confiscation
If you're a gun owner in Colorado, it has been a bad year for you. Dave Kopel, Independence Institute's Second Amendment Project Director talks about the five bad gun bills passed by the legislature.
May 11, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Colorado Legislature Scammed Voters on Property Taxes
Your Colorado property tax bill is probably outrageous, and it was planned that way in 2020 by your Colorado legislature; by duping voters into repealing the Gallagher amendment. Now that same legislature is vowing to provide relief, how can you trust them?
May 04, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Founding Fathers Desired a Mega Government?
Early drafts of the United States Constitution looked very different than what we have today. Did the Founding Fathers originally desire a mega government? Rob Natelson, Independence Institute's Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence explains.
Apr 27, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Down Syndrome Research is Extending Lifespans
Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO of Global Down Syndrome Foundation, discusses how new studies are showing an increasing life expectancy from those with Down Syndrome.
Apr 20, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Jared Polis the Most Conservative Elected Official in Colorado
9 News political expert and Colorado Republican strategist Kelly Maher, reflects on the suffering state GOP. Can it and should it survive?
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 24
How Many More School Shootings Will It Take?
How do we really protect children in our schools? Laura Carno, Executive Director for FASTER Colorado explains how her program can save lives.
Apr 06, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The Myth of Free Speech on College Campuses
Ilya Shapiro was almost another victim of the cancel culture mob just days before starting his teaching job at Georgetown Law School. Was his new job worth walking on eggshells?
Mar 30, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Colorado Choking Small Business?
Tony Gagliardi, President of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, discusses how mom and pop shops have never had it so tough in Colorado.
Mar 23, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Will The Left Abolish TABOR?
Ben Murrey, Fiscal Policy Director at Independence Institute and Michael Fields, President of Advance Colorado, are the next generation to defend TABOR (Tax Payer Bill or Rights) as it faces constant assault from the left.
Mar 16, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Public Sector Unions Create Unmanageable Government?
Philip Howard, Author of the book Not Accountable, talks about how public sector unions create unmanageable government.
Mar 09, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Denver May Jeopardize Jared Polis' Presidential Ambitions
National Review Columnist John Fund describes how the "shine has come off" the once great city of Denver. Will Jared Polis' presidential bid get derailed by his state's capital?
Mar 02, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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