Devil's Advocate

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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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Governor Polis Demands Quid Pro Quo to Interview with Kyle Clark

Kyle Clark of 9News refused to interview Jared Polis in return for quid pro quo. Is it ethical for our governor or any politician to demand favors in return for press access?

Feb 23, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17

Bad Bills Become Bad Laws

Bad bills are turning into bad laws, who will fix them? Rose Pugliese is just one of the few Republicans left in the State of Colorado House of Representatives. How will she get anything done?

Feb 16, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16

No Death Penalty Breeds New Mass Shooters?

Former District Attorney, George Brauchler, talks about a new type of mass shooter we've seen at the Boulder King Soopers and Club Q in Colorado Springs. Could taking the death penalty off the table be breeding a new type of mass shooter?

Feb 09, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 15

State Rep. Tracey Bernett Falsified Her Residence

Tracey Bernett State Legislator for House District 12 (Boulder County) won reelection. Only problem, she lives in House District 19. Theresa Watson, Boulder County GOP Chair, uncovered the deception and explains how this investigation led to three felonies and two misdemeanors.

Feb 02, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14

If You Like Your Guns, You Can Keep Them (With Receipt)

Sherrie Peif, Investigative Reporter for Complete Colorado, talks about a proposed Colorado bill that would allow you to keep your guns, provided you have the receipt. Of course if your firearm is inoperable, you get to keep it regardless.

Jan 26, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Proposed Bill Bans Almost All Guns in Colorado

Ray Elliot, Board Vice President of the Colorado State Shooting Association explains how a proposed bill in the Colorado Legislature bans almost all types of guns.

Jan 19, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12

The Left Diagnoses The Right

Democrat Strategist Ted Trimpa shares his insights on what happened to Colorado Republican's in the 2022 elections.

Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Two dudes discussing their pronouns.

What's better than listening to two straight guys argue about their pronouns? Nothing! Ari Armstrong gets into a heated conversation with Jon about gender.

Jan 05, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Colorado Predictions for 2023

Patty Calhoun, Editor of Westword, shares her predictions on what might happen in the 2023 Colorado Legislature.

Dec 29, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Colorado Elections: Colorado vs. Other States

Talk show host Jeff Crank talks about how Colorado compared to the other states in the 2022 Midterm Elections.

Dec 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Is Denver's Crime Spree Driven by Emotions?

The not-so-secret crime spree in Denver is getting worse. Paul Pazen, Former Police Chief of the Denver Police Department explains why.

Dec 15, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Are Republicans in Colorado Finished?

David Flaherty a pollster and CEO of Magellan Strategies predicted years ago what we saw recently play out in Colorado. Are Republicans in Colorado truly finished?

Dec 08, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Should Parents See Their Child's Curriculum?

Pam Benigno, Director of Education Policy at Independence Institute, discusses whether Colorado parents can opt-out their kids from certain curriculum.

Dec 02, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Keeper's Heart Irish Whiskey with Master Distiller Brian Nation

On this episode of Devil's Advocate Jon talks with Brian Nation Master Distiller at Keeper's Heart about the romanticism surrounding whiskey

Nov 23, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Where was the "Red Wave"? We ask Former State GOP Chair Dick Wadhams

Where was the "Red Wave"? Former State GOP Chair Dick Wadhams. has his take on what happened in Colorado?

Nov 17, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Colorado Election Results Analysis

A dive into what happened in Colorado, and how the political landscape has changed. Our guest: Marianne Goodland Chief Legislative Reporter, Colorado Politics.

Nov 10, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Gender and Sexuality Art Club

Erin Lee sits down with Jon Caldara to share how her 12-year-old daughter was emotionally harmed during a school sponsored art club.

Aug 04, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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