On this Friday, June 16, 2023 broadcast, Kim Monson welcomed essayist Allen Thomas to the studio for a deep discussion on the distinction between rule of law and the rule of political parties, examining how activist judges threaten constitutional governance and why rhetoric matters in the battle of ideas.

Start listening at 33:46 – Hour 1

Allen Thomas breaks down the critical difference between following the law and using the judiciary as a political weapon. Thomas argues that calling judges “conservative” or “liberal” plays into the left’s framing of the courts as a political institution. When we celebrate a “conservative win” from the Supreme Court, we implicitly accept the premise that political parties can win or lose in what should be an impartial institution.

Thomas explains that the founding fathers intended the judicial branch to have “neither force nor will,” as Hamilton wrote. Judges should be constitutionalists or activists, not conservatives or liberals. An activist judge abandons the rule of law to impose personal political beliefs, creating a third political branch that undermines the entire constitutional framework.

The discussion turns to the Trump indictment and the obvious double standard in prosecution. Thomas points out that Hillary Clinton was explicitly told she would face prosecution if she were anyone other than a presidential candidate. The selective application of justice destroys public trust in institutions and creates a dangerous precedent where political opponents can be targeted through the legal system.

“When you have an activist judge, the judicial branch is supposed to be this impartial and blind branch. It’s supposed to have neither force nor will is what Hamilton said. And that’s very important that the judicial branch not have any will or personal feelings about the law.”

Allen Thomas, Essayist

Start listening at 41:17 – Hour 1

Thomas elaborates on why federalism matters for everyday citizens. Rule of law means fairness across everybody in the nation. When a business owner sees another business skip required inspections without consequence, then faces fines for doing the same thing, public faith in the system collapses. The arbitrary application of rules creates chaos rather than order.

The Roe v. Wade decision illustrates the proper framing. Rather than celebrating a “pro-life win,” constitutionalists should recognize it as a victory for federalism. The Supreme Court correctly identified that abortion is not addressed in the Constitution and therefore remains a state issue. This is how the rule of law should work, regardless of personal feelings about the outcome.

Start listening at 07:51 – Hour 1

Kim shares the remarkable story of Private First Class Alton W. Knappenberger from the Center for American Values Portrait of Valor series. Known as “Nappy,” this Pennsylvania farm laborer single-handedly held off two German infantry companies near Rome during World War II. Armed with only a Browning automatic rifle, he was credited with killing 60 German soldiers over a two-hour span.

When he ran out of ammunition, Knappenberger crawled to fallen American casualties in front of him to collect rifle clips, continuing the fight until his ammunition was completely exhausted. Only six of 200 soldiers in his company survived the barrage. His Medal of Honor citation notes that his “intrepid action disrupted the enemy attack for over two hours.”

“It is not the absence of fear that creates heroes, but knowing what you have to do and doing it.”

Alton W. Knappenberger, Medal of Honor Recipient

Start listening at 71:40 – Hour 2

Anna Elliott and Brandon Llewellyn call in from Grand Junction to discuss the fight against School District 51’s plan to place a health clinic in the new Grand Junction High School. They argue this violates the TABOR law since the 2021 ballot measure specifically stated funds would be used solely to rebuild the school with no mention of a clinic.

Parents have discovered that 50% of mental health services at existing school clinics are provided without parental knowledge or consent. When asked for a list of drugs that could be administered to minors without parental consent, the clinic refused to provide one. The lack of transparency raises serious concerns about data mining of students and the undermining of parental authority in healthcare decisions.

Rob Natelson: Explains the latest decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, which is working to issue all outstanding opinions by a self-imposed early July deadline.

Pam Long: Discusses the new NIH bat lab approved by the planning commission in Fort Collins, which will become the largest bio lab next to the CDC.

Karen Levine: Shares the latest regarding the metro real estate market.

Allen Thomas: Discusses his most recent essay, “When the Rule of Law Meets the Rule of Political Parties,” examining the role of the judiciary system in the United States.

John Lennon: Talks about keeping you cool this summer as the owner of Johnny Stubbs Heating and Air Conditioning Services.

Dr. Craig Stimson: Explains how he has helped alleviate the host’s hip pain.

On Flag Day, June 14, 2023, Kim Monson examines the dangerous tendencies threatening American liberty, from authoritarian science and CDC overreach to attacks on food production. Dr. James Lyons-Weiler exposes the poverty of top-down science, while sixth-generation rancher Trent Loos warns about deliberate destruction of agricultural infrastructure and the lessons of Stalin’s manufactured famine.

Start listening at 27:00 – Hour 1

Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, founder of IPAC-EDU and author of Popular Rationalism on Substack, sounds the alarm on what he calls authoritarian science. Drawing from philosopher Karl Popper’s 1944 work “The Open Society and Its Enemies,” Lyons-Weiler has written five articles outlining how to protect American society from undue influence through channels like the World Economic Forum or World Health Organization.

The CDC’s response to COVID exemplifies this authoritarian approach. Lyons-Weiler points to outgoing CDC Director Rochelle Walensky’s congressional testimony claiming that confidence in the agency is growing. “She is so out of touch,” he explains. “The United States public does not trust the CDC.” When Fauci declared “I am science,” it stripped bare the veneer of decades of top-down dictates masquerading as scientific consensus.

True science respects the “wisdom of the minority,” much like the UK Parliament’s loyal opposition. Lyons-Weiler emphasizes that everyone has a right to be wrong and to express their opinions. His new courses at IPAC-EDU on autoimmunity and the microbiome teach people to understand their own health so they can stand up to those lying about it.

“Make sure that the decisions that you make, the positions that you hold, the thoughts that you have are your own intrinsic and trusted goodness in your own mind and heart. And from that, go forward. Don’t follow. Lead yourself.”

Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, Founder of IPAC-EDU

Start listening at 70:00 – Hour 2

Trent Loos, a sixth-generation Nebraska farmer and rancher, has spent over two decades exposing how animal rights organizations exploit public emotion while spending less than half a percent of their revenue on actual animals. His deep research into Stalin’s Ukraine famine reveals chilling parallels to current policy. An estimated 10 to 60 million people died because Stalin eliminated food production through collective farming, forcing peasants to vote for their own destruction through fear.

America faces similar threats today. The mothballing of coal-fired power plants, exemplified by the recent Delta, Utah closure, means the nation cannot maintain uninterrupted electrical supply as demand outpaces production. Meanwhile, the Air Force has announced plans to fast-track citizenship for illegal immigrants willing to enlist, raising serious concerns about military loyalty and national security.

On a positive note, Loos praises the Brush, Colorado School Board for rejecting the National Teachers Union’s anti-capitalism stance. When the union announced it would no longer allow teachers to discuss capitalism positively, Brush created its own resolution to teach kids “what’s really important in getting along in life.”

“We need to respect human life. We need to be resilient. And as we talk about celebrating Flag Day, and we talk about June 14, 1777, we would not be talking about this if it were not for the bravery of one school teacher from Wisconsin, Bernard Sigurand.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

Start listening at 65:00 – Hour 2

The White House Pride celebration drew sharp criticism when organizers placed the pride flag prominently between two American flags on the South Balcony. Kim Monson calls it subordinating the American flag to another symbol, noting that veterans organizations are “aghast” at the disrespect. A woman who took a selfie with President Biden later exposed herself on the White House lawn.

Caller Wyatt from Wyoming points out that the pride flag deliberately uses six colors while God’s rainbow has seven, the number of perfection. Six represents man in biblical numerology. Loos organized the “Man March” in Mandan, North Dakota last September with the explicit goal of “taking the rainbow back” to its original meaning as God’s promise after the flood.

The discussion extends to how property rights include the right to your own thoughts. When people lose jobs for expressing disagreement with the trans movement, as happened to a Blue Jays pitcher, it creates fear that silences the broader population. As Kim notes, the movement wants to express their views freely while shutting down all dissent.

On this Tuesday, June 13, 2023 broadcast, Kim Monson tackles Colorado’s property tax crisis with former State Senator Kevin Lundberg, explores vaccine injury treatment options with Matt Dark of Roots Medical, and engages in thoughtful generational dialogue with Luke Cashman about political messaging and cultural issues.

Start listening at 19:38 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg exposes the mechanics behind Colorado’s Proposition HH, which he calls the “Polis Extortion Act.” The former state senator breaks down how the ballot measure offers minimal property tax relief in exchange for permanently eliminating TABOR refunds through a compounding formula that adds one percentage point annually to the government’s revenue cap.

Lundberg explains that while property assessments have skyrocketed, with his own home valued 58% higher, the relief offered by Proposition HH amounts to a pittance. A homeowner facing a $1,500 increase might see only $100 in savings, while surrendering future refunds that totaled $750 per person last year. The measure’s companion bill, HB 1311, further manipulates the system by flattening refunds to buy votes.

The conversation reveals how the legislative process has been abused, with Lundberg reading the bill’s absurdly long title that failed a single-subject challenge despite clearly containing multiple provisions. He points to Senate Bill 108 as a ray of hope, allowing local taxing districts to voluntarily reduce their mill levies without the state’s coercive bargain.

“This puts a vote before the people of Colorado, all full of porridge in exchange for our inheritance.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former State Senator and Author of the Lundberg Report

Start listening at 66:20 – Hour 2

Matt Dark of Roots Medical addresses a growing concern among Americans who have experienced adverse effects from COVID vaccinations. Dark emphasizes that those suffering should not carry shame about their decisions, acknowledging that many were misled or coerced into taking the shots.

The treatment protocol begins with assessing gut microbiome health, which Dark identifies as the foundation of immune response and overall wellness. He outlines a three-pronged approach: restoring GI microbiome balance, reducing inflammation, and conducting heavy metals detoxification. Nattokinase is recommended specifically for vaccine recipients because the body struggles to break down spike proteins naturally.

Dark also highlights that Roots Medical now offers pediatric services, including sports physicals and vaccine exemption assistance, providing families an alternative to practices that depend on the childhood vaccine schedule for revenue.

“If you’ve been vaccinated, having long COVID symptoms, let me be very clear, it is the vaccine that has caused you that ailment, not long COVID.”

Matt Dark, Roots Medical

Start listening at 73:15 – Hour 2

Luke Cashman offers a perspective shaped by friendships across the political spectrum, challenging conservatives to reconsider their messaging approaches. The young producer argues that leading with qualifiers, such as “for a gay person, he’s reasonable,” undermines productive dialogue by implying negative default assumptions about entire groups.

Cashman observes that media coverage amplifies extremes because conflict generates views, creating distorted perceptions of opposing viewpoints. Most people encountered in daily life hold thoughtful positions arrived at through genuine reasoning, yet media consumption trains audiences to view “the other side” as incompetent. The discussion touches on trans issues, where Cashman distinguishes between gender dysphoria as a documented condition and what he perceives as a trendy surge driven partly by pharmaceutical profit motives.

The conversation also addresses the irony of feminist arguments being undermined by trans activism, with biological males now competing in women’s sports. Cashman and Monson find common ground in protecting children from sexually explicit content while supporting adult autonomy in personal decisions.

“You are more than the things that you identify yourself with.”

Luke Cashman, Producer

On this Monday broadcast, Kim Monson welcomes two guests who challenge mainstream narratives from different angles. Valdamar Archuleta, president of the Colorado Log Cabin Republicans, makes the case that Pride Month has become counterproductive to the LGBT community, while Tamara Lich, organizer of the 2022 Canadian Trucker Convoy, shares the inside story of peaceful protesters who faced frozen bank accounts and government overreach.

Start listening at 71:29 – Hour 2

Tamara Lich shares the remarkable story behind the 2022 Canadian Freedom Convoy in her new book “Hold the Line.” When the Canadian government imposed a vaccine mandate that would prevent unvaccinated truckers from cross-border travel, Lich reached out to fellow organizer Chris Barber and offered her logistics and organizational skills to mount a peaceful protest.

Truckers came from every corner of Canada, from the Northwest Territories to Newfoundland, converging on Ottawa in January 2022. What the world witnessed was a country coming together across racial, religious, and economic lines. Lich describes it as the most amazing experience of her lifetime, watching Canadians drop their labels and unite under a common cause. The convoy raised $10 million through GoFundMe, which was shut down, then raised $12 million more through another platform.

The government response shocked many observers. Prime Minister Trudeau invoked emergency powers, and approximately 280 people had their bank accounts frozen without court orders. Mothers could not pay for groceries, families could not buy medication for their children, and people could not pay their mortgages. Lich herself was arrested, held in solitary confinement for 18 days initially, and later re-arrested and held for 30 days. She and co-accused Chris Barber face trial in September on mischief charges, with prosecutors seeking 10 years imprisonment.

“We watched the entire country come together, and it didn’t matter what color your skin was, what God you worship, what your income bracket was, what part of the country you lived in. We just dropped all the labels, and we were just Canadians.”

Tamara Lich, Organizer, Canadian Freedom Convoy

Start listening at 5:06 – Hour 1

Valdamar Archuleta, president of the Colorado Log Cabin Republicans and a former pride festival organizer, presents a provocative argument: the month-long celebration of Pride has become counterproductive for the LGBT community. Drawing from his personal experience organizing parades in Colorado Springs and Denver, Archuleta argues that the constant visibility campaign has shifted from securing rights to alienating potential allies.

Archuleta points out that on a systemic level, the LGBT community now has equal rights, making the continued aggressive activism unnecessary. He suggests the community should focus on assimilation and building understanding with neighbors rather than parading stereotypes down the street. The discussion also addresses the concerning trend of drag performances for children, which Archuleta believes has damaged the reputation of both the drag community and the broader LGBT movement.

The conversation extends to transgender issues and children, where Archuleta expresses concern about irreversible medical interventions for minors. He argues that children cannot fully understand the lifelong consequences of such decisions and that parents should support their children without rushing to medical solutions.

“A month-long celebration of pride is counterproductive. I say this as a gay man who, at one time, was very active in the gay rights movement and organizing pride festivals.”

Valdamar Archuleta, President, Colorado Log Cabin Republicans