The first step toward recovery is acknowledging you have a problem. Jon Caldara has taken that first step by admitting he is powerless against the magnetic draw of Costco and its tremendous product selection and quantity. Plus, his son Chance loves the hot dogs. Jon goes in-depth on why consumers flock to the mega wholesale store like moths to a flame and what makes it such a successful business model.

It's a second consecutive 'Jon Caldara Friday' as the independence Institute president fills in for Dan. Kelly is snowbound and calls in the crow about her Purdue Boilermakers defeating Ryan's Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament - which prompts Jon to ask, why is Purdue's mascot the 'Boilermakers'? Also, Jon lays out his theory as to why Rep. Ken Buck announced his departure from Congress so soon and what lies ahead for the wild race in the 4th Congressional District to replace him.

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-3) joins Ryan (in for Dan) for an exclusive interview, responding to newly released audio of Rep. Ken Buck (CO-4) taking personal shots at her and saying 'George Santos was a saint' compared to her. She had plenty to say and fires back with a vengeance, as she prepares for her primary run to replace the outgoing Buck in the 4th Congressional District. Also, Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams makes an impromptu cameo appearance with Ryan to discuss the state of Congressional races in the 4th and 5th districts, with Buck's sudden resignation from his House seat and Williams running himself in the 5th. Finally, Christina Mascarenas makes her radio debut as a potential GOP candidate in House District 46 for the state General Assembly, representing areas in and around Pueblo.

Rep. Richard Holtorf (R-63) is here to kick some butt and chew some bubble gum, and he's all out of bubble gum with Ryan (in for Dan). The Colorado House minority whip suspects the game is afoot with regard to Rep. Ken Buck's sudden resignation from Congress, effective on Friday, March 22. He goes into details on his dual run in both the upcoming GOP primary and the special election to serve out Buck's term in this extended conversation. Also, Ryan is torn on whether or not Congress should ban TikTok as a platform on American phones, but also leans toward the free market and free speech choice of consumers rather than government control and censorship of information - even if the Chinese Communist Party is collecting data on unsuspecting TikTok users.

Rep. Richard Holtorf (R-63) is here to kick some butt and chew some bubble gum, and he's all out of bubble gum with Ryan (in for Dan). The Colorado House minority whip suspects the game is afoot with regard to Rep. Ken Buck's sudden resignation from Congress, effective on Friday, March 22. He goes into details on his dual run in both the upcoming GOP primary and the special election to serve out Buck's term in this extended conversation.

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-3) joins Ryan (in for Dan) for an exclusive interview, responding to newly released audio of Rep. Ken Buck (CO-4) taking personal shots at her and saying 'George Santos was a saint' compared to her. She had plenty to say and fires back with a vengeance, as she prepares for her primary run to replace the outgoing Buck in the 4th Congressional District.

Dan is aghast at Rep. Ken Buck's decision to bail on his Congressional seat, simply because he didn't get to ask questions right away at the Robert Hur hearing in the House. Why is Buck so intent on angering those who supported him all these years?

Abby Johnson joins Dan to discuss her historic speech regarding the rights of the unborn before the United Nations. Due to technical difficulties, Ryan has to fill in for Dan during the last half hour and it doesn't go well for Rep. Ken Buck.

She ran a statewide campaign for governor in 2022 and knows all the central players in the 4th Congressional District race. Heidi Ganahl joins Dan to offer her perspective and analysis in answering the question 'Why now?' to Rep. Ken Buck after his abrupt press release announcing his departure from the U.S. House on Friday, March 22. She even hints at a candidate who may be the beneficiary of Buck's action, and believes it was a direct shot across the bow at Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO 3) in her effort to change districts and win Buck's old seat.

WIth a Tuesday press release and just ten days notice, Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO 4) announced his resignation from office effective Friday, March 22. Dick Wadhams joins Dan to discuss the firestorm this decision leaves in Buck's wake, and what the mechanics and schedule of replacing the Congressman are in the state of Colorado. Candidate Jerry Sonnenberg also appears on the program to discuss how Buck's departure affects his race for the seat and the Republican nomination. What is Ken Buck's true 'end game' here?