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Devil's Advocate

Independence Institutei2i.org
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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Episodes

Colorado's Future In Jeopardy?

Businessman and philanthropist Steve Schuck has made it his life's mission to free working families of the shackles created by government run education. His charity, Parents Challenge, provides funding and training to empower families to send their kids to a school of their choice, be it public or private.

Apr 25, 202453 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Progressives Derail Tracks NightClub

Andrew Feinstein is the owner of several Denver businesses, including Tracks, Denver's most popular and longest lasting gay nightclub. He is a perfect example of the many business owners trying to survive under the new political realities created by Colorado's progressives.

Apr 18, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Colorado's Sneaky Gun Registration Bill

Never before have so many anti gun bills been introduced into the Colorado legislature, and with a supermajority of Democrats in charge, they could all pass Second Amendment Scholar, David Kopel is arguably the nation's greatest researcher on gun issues. So are these bills constitutional?

Apr 11, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 75

What Is American Culture?

Why is it we love entrepreneurs until they become a huge success, then we hate them for having the wealth they built? John Tillman of the American Culture Project thinks innovators and entrepreneurs on all levels should be celebrated.

Apr 04, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Schools Encourage Kids To Lie

Have you ever considered how your favorite hobby might be racist? Lori Gimelshteyn's eighth grade son was asked this question in a school assignment. How would you react and how should he answer?

Mar 28, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 73

0% Income Tax In Colorado?

Could Colorado become on of the seven states that have no income tax? Vance Ginn, Senior Fellow at Independence Institute, believes the state is headed in that direction.

Mar 14, 202440 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Can Coors Adapt To Changing Tastes?

Former Chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Company, Pete Coors, talks about the declining trend in craft beer and the fight to stay relevant in the market.

Mar 07, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Dirty Denver

KOA Talk Show Host Mandy Connell remarks on how Denver has become a dirty city in her decade living in Colorado.

Feb 29, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Colorado Supreme Court Scandal

Retired Chief Judge Dennis Maes, talks about the scandal at the Colorado Supreme Court.

Feb 22, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Gays Against Groomers

Rich Guggenheim, of Gays Against Groomers, discusses his frustrations with the trans community indoctrinating children.

Feb 08, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Is Big Pharma Dosing The Dems?

Psychedelic Educator, Ashley Troxell used to be a Democrat until she discovered that the Colorado Democrats were under the script of big pharma.

Feb 01, 202442 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Apocalyptic Bond Market Crash

Erik Voorhees founder of ShapeShift, talks about the impending bond market crash and how you can opt-out with Bitcoin.

Jan 18, 20241 hrSeason 2Ep. 63

Did We Wreck Our Kids?

Filmmaker, Author, and Business Executive Jennifer Sey talks about her new film.

Jan 11, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 62

40 Hour Blackouts Coming to Colorado?

Colorado's energy prices are going up and reliability is going down. Amy Cooke, Independence Institute's Energy & Environmental Policy Director explains why.

Dec 21, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 59

The Team Behind The Colorado Rockies

Kyle Dyer, Co-Editor & Writer of When Colorado Went Major League, talks about her documentary on the making of the Colorado Rockies.

Dec 14, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Is Colorado Bad For Business?

Colorado has been inundating businesses with so many new regulations and onerous programs that business owners are struggling to keep up. Ed Sealover, Editor of the Sum & Substance talks about the conversations that need to be happening at the state level.

Dec 07, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Is Your Doctor Miserable?

Dr. John Dygert of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care talks about a new system that is making doctors love their work again; focusing on the patient, not a computer screen.

Nov 30, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Denver Incentivizes Homelessness?

Why is Denver's homeless problem so rampant, yet Colorado Springs barely has any? Jack Briggs, President & CEO of Springs Rescue Mentions talks about the consequences of providing the wrong incentives.

Nov 22, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Will The Left Heed History's Lessons?

Former State Senator and State Representative Penfield Tate discusses the evolving challenges with modern-day progressives and conservatives, highlighting the difficulties of constructive dialogue across the aisle

Oct 26, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 51

The Future of Talk Radio

Talk Host Steffan Tubbs announces his departure from 710 KNUS. What is the future of talk radio if we continue to lose local talent?

Oct 19, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Proposition HH "Sneaky Legislation"

Proposition HH has been described by various guests as "Sneaky", "Dishonest" and even "Diabolical". Small business owner Jim Noon and Fiscal Policy Director at Independence Institute Ben Murrey, talk about why Proposition HH is so bad for Coloradans.

Oct 12, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Denver, Poo Capital of Colorado

Watch your step, now entering Denver, or Denver, now with 50% more feces, or Denver, take a crap wherever you like. Ok, we can do this all day, but seriously what has happened to the once clean city of Denver? Vanessa Rutledge with Citizens for a Safe & Clean Denver talks about solutions needed to clean up this city. Does Mayor Mike Johnston have the answers or is it just more of the same failed policies?

Oct 05, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 48
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