Retired Air Force Colonel Bill Rutledge walks through Benjamin Franklin’s life, inventions, diplomacy, and warnings on liberty in a special two-hour show.

Trent Loos links animal fats and lamb to health and gratitude, while Montrose County Commissioner Sean Pond urges citizen action on land use and 2026 elections.

Brad Beck reflects on Thanksgiving storytelling while Producer Joe and Luke unpack Machiavelli’s The Prince and the ends-and-means debate.

Lincoln’s democratic ethic and Thanksgiving’s civic meaning lead the show, with Allen Guelzo on ordered liberty and Scott Powell on the holiday’s American roots.

This time of year, when we gather with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, with gratitude for the blessings of liberty, we often tell and share old stories about long ago personal escapades. Author Brad Beck explains that those stories tend to start with, I Remember When.

Allen Thomas On Civic Optimism In An Unfinished Republic Start listening at 34:27 — Hour 1 Allen Thomas presents themes from his essay “Happy Citizens in an Unfinished Republic,” focusing on how citizens sustain hope and responsibility during contentious politics. He frames optimism as a practical discipline that keeps people engaged in their communities. He encourages listeners to stay grounded in first principles, participate consistently in local civic life, and refuse the slide into apathy or fatalism. Guarding Against Cynicism Thomas says discouraging headlines should not define a person’s outlook. He recommends building habits that reinforce perspective, including learning original […]

Land rights win in Kansas, health policy concerns, CUT’s legislative focus, and a Protect Kids Colorado event anchor the show’s debate over power and accountability.

Scientific transparency meets local accountability as the show covers science integrity standards, Wyoming’s Wind Wall debate, and Golden’s Glo Park community concerns

Courts weigh agency power; Turner on AI energy and costs; Harris on Epstein files transparency; Roberts on parental rights and prevention focus.

Mortgage strategy, Denver pricing, and zoning pressures: Levy and Levine assess today’s housing market; Kochevar challenges density mandates and subsidies.