On October 11, 2024, Ari Armstrong, Heidi Ganahl, Jim May, and Stephanie Pierucci joined the show. Writer and homeschool father explains why Amendment 80’s language could undermine parental rights by empowering bureaucrats to define quality education and granting children independent school choice rights Former gubernatorial candidate reveals that voting machines in 12 Colorado counties contain Wi-Fi access cards despite official denials, and discusses drop box security.

Start listening at 18:07 – Hour 1

Ari Armstrong, a homeschool dad and writer for Complete Colorado, breaks down why the seemingly pro-school-choice Amendment 80 could actually undermine parental rights. The measure’s language states that “all children have the right to equal opportunity to access a quality education,” which Armstrong argues invites bureaucrats and judges to define what constitutes quality education rather than parents.

Armstrong points to another troubling provision: the measure grants K-12 children the “right to school choice,” raising questions about what happens when a child’s preferences conflict with parental guidance. Neither homeschool communities nor Christian home educators were consulted during the measure’s drafting, yet they would be most affected by potential new state regulations.

“Let’s not undermine the actual school choice we already have with a poorly written measure. And if we want to talk about something like a voucher program, let’s talk about a specific program and not this like punting the ball over to the courts.”

Ari Armstrong, Writer, Complete Colorado

Start listening at 33:41 – Hour 1

Heidi Ganahl, former gubernatorial candidate and founder of Rocky Mountain Voice, reveals troubling findings from her team’s investigation into Colorado’s election systems. Despite public assurances from Secretary of State Jenna Griswold that voting machines cannot connect to the internet, Ganahl’s research discovered that equipment in 12 Colorado counties was purchased with remote Wi-Fi access cards still installed.

The investigation also uncovered accounting discrepancies with undeliverable ballots at post offices in nine of eleven counties examined. Ganahl has launched ColoradoDropbox.com to train citizens as drop box observers, noting that the state has nearly 14,000 drop boxes that cannot all be adequately monitored. She emphasizes the need for transparency and basic accounting practices to restore voter trust.

“The public officials, especially Jenna Griswold, have lied to us. What we found through looking at the purchase information for the voting equipment in Douglas County and other counties is that it’s indeed purchased with a remote Wi-Fi access card.”

Heidi Ganahl, Founder, Rocky Mountain Voice

Start listening at 64:02 – Hour 2

Jim May of Lavaca Meat Company discusses the health benefits of quality beef and shares how he began writing cowboy poetry after being introduced to the tradition through cattle buying operations in Elko, Nevada. May recites his first poem, written for his brother Dan’s 40th birthday in 2000, celebrating their family’s multi-generational cattle business.

“I’ve really become a believer of what RFK is saying about, you know, all these high-process foods that we eat.”

Jim May, Lavaca Meat Company

Start listening at 74:16 – Hour 2

Stephanie Pierucci, author of Burn Back Better: Lahaina, A Perfect Storm or A Perfect Crime, connects dots between weather modification technology, UN Agenda 2030, and recent natural disasters. She points to publicly available patents and Department of Defense documents on weather engineering capabilities, including a declassified report titled “Forest Fire as a Military Weapon” commissioned for use in Vietnam.

Pierucci notes that Colorado has operated weather modification programs since the 1950s, with permitting in place since 1972. She discusses the lithium mining interests in North Carolina’s Black Mountain region and questions the timing of Hurricane Helene’s devastation of that area, particularly given a $90 million Department of Defense award to Albemarle Corporation for expanding lithium extraction there.

“There are many patents that you can see which indicate that there’s all kinds of engineering. And there’s even documentaries out there that illustrate how we use weather engineering as an act of war.”

Stephanie Pierucci, Author, Perucci Publishing

On October 10, 2024, Yvonne Paez, Ben Aste, John Fabbricatore, Karen Levine, and Chris Harris joined the show. Veteran broadcaster and former law enforcement officer fills in for Kim, bringing her own experience to discussions of border security and community safety Aste details how regulatory burdens have driven businesses from Larimer County, with permit timelines stretching to five years, and discusses the mounting economic pressures on residents and.

Start listening at 14:56 – Hour 1

Ben Aste, candidate for Larimer County Commissioner, describes how excessive regulation has driven businesses out of the county. Permit approval timelines have stretched from six months to four or five years for some commercial projects, creating an unsustainable business environment. Aste explains how these costs ultimately pass through to consumers, affecting everything from lawn care to professional services.

The conversation turns to property taxes and insurance costs crushing retirees who thought they had saved enough. One couple shared that professionals now calculate needing 10 to 15 additional years of work, triple the previous estimates, just to afford retirement. Aste emphasizes the need for common sense governance and limited government to address these mounting burdens on families and businesses.

“I want to try to get that back and keep the businesses, the mom-and-pops, the brick-and-mortars, and of course the corporates here. We need a nice balance of that.”

Ben Aste, Larimer County Commissioner Candidate

Start listening at 31:58 – Hour 1

John Fabbricatore, former ICE Director for Colorado and Wyoming, breaks down how the Biden-Harris administration’s policies opened the southern border from day one. The 100-day deportation moratorium, cancelled only by federal court intervention, set the tone for what followed: millions released into the interior on fraudulent asylum claims without proper vetting.

Fabbricatore explains Colorado’s sanctuary state status through laws like HB 19-1124 and 23-1100, which prohibit local law enforcement from notifying ICE about foreign-born criminals in custody. These policies, he argues, only protect criminals while leaving immigrant communities vulnerable to predators who prey on their own. The conversation covers fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and the need for energy independence as a national security priority.

“We have a lot of X-ray technology, officers, canine dogs, all these different measures to capture and find drug smuggling loads. That’s why most of the fentanyl is caught at ports of entry. We don’t know how much fentanyl goes around the ports of entry.”

John Fabbricatore, Former ICE Director

Start listening at 61:24 – Hour 2

Karen Levine of RE/MAX Alliance reports that buyers currently have more choices along the Front Range than they have had in a decade. Homes are staying on the market longer, allowing inventory to grow and giving buyers negotiating power on both price and terms.

Levine predicts a market surge after November 5th, as many buyers have delayed major decisions until knowing who the next president will be. Sellers have become more flexible with contingencies, accepting home sale contingencies that would have been rejected during the seller’s market of recent years.

“Between now and November 5th, once that occurs, I think there’s going to be a surge in the marketplace and buyers may find themselves back in a more competitive environment.”

Karen Levine, RE/MAX Alliance

Start listening at 69:45 – Hour 2

Chris Harris, retired Border Patrol agent with 36 years of law enforcement experience, delivers a detailed account of border security failures. Harris, who served as a union official and testified before Congress, confirms that Tren de Aragua, the violent Venezuelan gang, has established a presence in Colorado, despite denials from state officials.

Harris explains how asylum laws have been stretched beyond recognition to include economic reasons, when the original intent was genocide protection. He describes encountering migrants with scripted answers, including a Chinese man claiming Christian persecution who thought Jesus Christ was “a friend of Buddha’s.” The cartel control over all illegal border crossings, the CHNV parole program flying in 30,000 people monthly, and the suspension of DNA testing for family verification all compound the crisis.

Military personnel stationed in Colorado have received warnings to avoid certain areas due to gang threats, a sobering indicator of how far the situation has deteriorated. Harris estimates at least one million bad actors have entered among the over 10 million apprehensions and encounters, with the true number of gotaways adding millions more.

“So say you are coming from China, and you are saying you’re being persecuted because you’re a Christian. Well, you’re in Mexico. You’re safe now. You’re away from the Chinese government. You’re going to wait there, and you’re going to wait your turn in line, which is a very American thing.”

Chris Harris, Retired Border Patrol Agent

On October 9, 2024, Allen Thomas, Tom Krannawitter, Lorne Levy, and Trent Loos joined the show. Filled in for Kim Monson while she traveled, guiding discussions on the Federalist Papers, progressivism, and constitutional principles throughout the broadcast Analyzed how the Founders understood diversity versus progressive interpretations, traced progressivism’s roots to post-Civil War rejection of constitutional self-governance, and called for active citizen engagement against the administrative state.

Start listening at 30:14 – Hour 1

Dr. Tom Krannawitter, founder of the Substack “Zetetic Questions” and author of “Vindicating Lincoln,” dissects the fundamental difference between how the Founders understood diversity and how progressives wield the term today. Madison and Hamilton, writing as Publius, championed a diversity of interests as protection against majority tyranny, yet always emphasized the necessity of unity around constitutional principles. Krannawitter traces the progressive movement’s roots to post-Civil War intellectuals who rejected constitutional self-governance in favor of a European-style administrative state staffed by credentialed experts.

The conversation reveals how 150 years of progressive momentum has wrapped its tentacles around virtually every major American institution. Universities, Hollywood, and media now advance an ideology fundamentally incompatible with the Founders’ vision of self-governing citizens. Krannawitter issues a call to action: those who love freedom can no longer remain passive spectators while progressivism continues its march through American institutions.

“We are becoming increasingly centralized, increasingly bureaucratic, increasingly regulated, subsidized, controlled, restricted, and we’re beyond the point now of doing nothing. We who love freedom can no longer just do nothing and pay attention to our business and our kids, right, and our private life and hope that things will get better.”

Tom Krannawitter, Author and Constitutional Scholar

Start listening at 62:42 – Hour 2

Lorne Levy of Polygon Financial Group explains the counterintuitive market reaction following September’s Federal Reserve rate cut. Despite expectations that the cut would unleash housing market activity, mortgage rates have actually climbed back into the lower sixes as the 10-year Treasury broke above 4%. The Fed’s subsequent signals that future cuts may be smaller than anticipated, citing strong employment data and economic resilience, have pushed rates higher rather than lower.

Levy counsels prospective borrowers to get pre-qualified and act when opportunities present themselves rather than waiting indefinitely for rates to drop further. The market’s short-term memory means data revisions and mixed signals create windows of opportunity that close quickly.

“I always tell people to get pre-qualified, be ready when opportunity shows itself. If there’s an opportunity to refinance, jump on it, because you can always do it again six months to a year later, rather than just waiting and waiting and hoping rates drop lower because they may not.”

Lorne Levy, Mortgage Specialist, Polygon Financial Group

Start listening at 69:39 – Hour 2

Trent Loos, traveling to assess wildfire damage in North Dakota, reports on a natural disaster that mainstream media has largely ignored. Over 50,000 acres have burned since Sunday across 14 different locations, with thousands of cattle killed and human lives lost. While the nation focuses on Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida, ranchers in the Northern Plains face devastating losses with minimal outside attention or assistance.

Loos shares research from Colorado State University scientist Ned Nivilov challenging the climate narrative driving anti-cattle policies. According to Nivilov’s analysis, CO2 functions as a cooling agent and has zero measurable impact on climate modification, while ruminant animal methane contributes positively to ecological cycles. The demonization of fat beginning in 1978, Loos argues, correlates directly with rising obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders.

The discussion turns to Colorado’s proposed fur ban ballot initiative, which threatens the National Western Stock Show and represents a broader pattern of using direct democracy to override constitutional protections. Loos warns that once citizens accept ballot initiatives that can shut down one lawful business, no industry remains safe from activist targeting.

“The whole world is talking about North Carolina, Georgia, and now Florida. Nobody’s talking about fires that are impacting the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and even fewer people are talking about what’s going on with fires in North Dakota.”

Trent Loos, Sixth-Generation Farmer and Rancher

On October 8, 2024, Susan Kochevar, Sandra Lull, Lauren Fix, Jon Boesen, and Don Beezley joined the show. Fills in for Kim Monson while she travels, guiding discussions on election integrity, EV policies, and principles of liberty Examines the dangers of Colorado’s Proposition 131, tracing ranked choice voting failures back 700 years and citing the 2022 Alaska election debacle Analyzes proposed legislation banning Chinese-made vehicles and components, EV.

Start listening at 11:00 – Hour 1

Guest host Susan Kochevar welcomes Sandra Lull to examine Colorado’s Proposition 131, which would implement ranked choice voting statewide. Lull traces the flawed voting method back to the 13th century, noting its persistent failures across 700 years. She cites the 2022 Alaska special election as a cautionary example, where Sarah Palin held a commanding 40 percent lead only to lose through vote redistribution to a candidate who had earned just 8 to 9 percent in the initial count.

The proposal would affect elections for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, Secretary of State, and other key offices, though it excludes the presidency and district attorneys. Lull points to the $9 million in outside funding backing the measure, questioning whose interests are truly being served. Both Lull and Kochevar agree the system creates opportunities for manipulation, allowing weaker candidates to triumph through strategic vote transfers rather than earning genuine majority support.

“If you control the rank choice, you control the vote.”

Sandra Lull, Election Integrity Advocate

Start listening at 26:29 – Hour 1

Lauren Fix, known as the Car Coach, breaks down proposed legislation that would ban Chinese-made vehicles and components from American roads. While the ban sounds protective on its surface, Fix warns the sweeping restrictions would affect vehicles made by Lincoln, Volvo, and even American manufacturers with Chinese operations. The rule would prohibit any car with software or hardware connected to China or Russia, potentially eliminating most modern vehicles from U.S. sales.

Fix addresses EV battery fire risks, noting that South Korea has mandated battery company reporting after multiple deadly fires. She explains how cybersecurity vulnerabilities could theoretically allow hackers to trigger battery overheating, similar to the Israeli pager operation. Apartment buildings across Europe and even in China now ban EV parking in enclosed garages due to the extreme difficulty of extinguishing lithium battery fires.

The automotive expert exposes the Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s cross-country EV road trip, where staff members drove gasoline vehicles ahead to reserve charging spots. When a family with a baby desperately needed a charger blocked by Granholm’s team, police were called. Fix urges consumers to research carefully before purchasing EVs, noting that tire replacement every 10,000 miles and cold weather range limitations are rarely disclosed.

“When we start looking back at this, like I’ve been saying from the beginning, we’ve all been scammed.”

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports

Start listening at 55:47 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law emphasizes the critical importance of immediate action after any accident. Waiting even days before consulting an attorney can damage a potential claim, as insurance companies look to minimize payouts. Boesen reports seeing one to two accident victims weekly who were struck by uninsured illegal immigrants driving vehicles with no license plates, calling the situation the worst he has witnessed in 36 years of practice.

He strongly recommends all drivers verify they carry adequate uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, urging listeners to call their agents immediately. The epidemic of uninsured drivers makes this protection essential for every Colorado motorist.

“It’s the worst I’ve ever seen it in my 36 years of practice.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law

Start listening at 54:25 – Hour 2

Former state representative Don Beezley builds on the episode’s word of the day, principle, to examine what underlies every solution to America’s mounting challenges. Whether addressing the $35 trillion national debt, Social Security’s $80 trillion unfunded liability, or cultural decline, Beezley argues the answer always returns to freedom, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. He contrasts Harris’s Marxist rhetoric about being unburdened by what has come before with the constitutional principles that made America exceptional.

Beezley draws inspiration from Argentina’s Javier Milei, who rose from within a broken system to slash inflation and roll back government control. He challenges Republicans to match their rhetoric with action, willing to sacrifice political comfort for substantive reform. The pragmatic rollback of corporate taxes from 34 to 21 percent under Trump demonstrated how reducing barriers unleashes economic growth and job creation.

The conversation addresses Social Security reform directly, with Beezley proposing means testing for high-income retirees and transition of younger workers to private accounts that build generational wealth. He acknowledges the unfairness to those who paid in but emphasizes that mathematical reality cannot be ignored indefinitely. Healthcare reform requires breaking the cartelized insurance structure Obamacare created to restore genuine market competition.

“The solution is more freedom. It’s less government, more freedom, because human beings, the fundamental principle is human beings have to be free to take action to improve their lives.”

Don Beezley, Former State Representative and Business Broker

On October 7, 2024, Brad Beck, Kelly Dudal, Dr. Brian Joondeph, and Justin Folk joined the show. Liberty Toastmasters co-founder and entrepreneur filled in for Kim Monson, opening with October 7th remembrance, the Word and Quote of the Day, and conducting all guest interviews Three-year Board of Trustees member advocates for reducing business licensing red tape and giving residents a voice after observing fellow board members dismiss.

Start listening at 4:30 – Hour 1

Guest host Brad Beck opens with a solemn tribute to the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre in Israel. Beck introduces the Hebrew word “shalom” as the Word of the Day, explaining its meanings of peace, completion, and greeting. He shares the Quote of the Day from Golda Meir, Israel’s first female prime minister who attended Denver’s North High School, reflecting on the tragedy of violence and the conditions necessary for peace.

Beck emphasizes Israel’s existential challenges fighting on multiple fronts against Hamas and Hezbollah, noting that six American hostages remain in captivity. He expresses solidarity with the phrase “Am Yisrael Chai” and urges continued support for the only democracy in the Middle East.

Start listening at 15:22 – Hour 1

Guest host Brad Beck welcomes Kelly Dudal, a three-year Board of Trustees member running for Mayor of LaSalle, Colorado. Dudal describes his motivation to run after watching fellow board members dismiss and even laugh at citizen concerns during public meetings.

Dudal advocates for reducing red tape that currently requires two months for small business license approval, driving businesses away faster than new ones arrive. He emphasizes the importance of listening to residents and engaging with department heads to understand why builders and businesses bypass the community. His campaign focuses on restoring government “by the people, for the people” and rebuilding the sense of community among LaSalle’s 2,400 residents.

“You know, the town of LaSalle residents don’t have a voice anymore. The last time I saw that was a year ago, and I decided at that point that the town of LaSalle residents deserve a voice in government again.”

Kelly Dudal, LaSalle Board of Trustees Member

Start listening at 27:22 – Hour 1

Guest host Brad Beck discusses media bias with Dr. Brian Joondeph, a physician and prolific writer for American Thinker, Substack, and Rasmussen Reports. Joondeph’s article “Who Fact Checks the Fact Checkers” examines how supposedly neutral fact-checking organizations overwhelmingly lean left politically.

Joondeph points to the Trump-Harris debate where moderators fact-checked only Trump while ignoring Harris’s claims. He cites a study showing almost all fact-checkers lean left, with most leaning far left. The COVID pandemic accelerated this trend, with physicians losing licenses for challenging government narratives on masks, lockdowns, and vaccines. Notably, most of those suppressed “false claims” have since proven true.

The conversation turns to Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina, where Joondeph notes stark differences in media coverage compared to Hurricane Katrina. He criticizes FEMA’s slow response and reports of volunteers being turned away, while the media remains “incurious” about death tolls and relief failures that would have generated intense scrutiny under a Republican administration.

“And surprise, surprise, almost all of them lean left and some very far left.”

Dr. Brian Joondeph, Writer and Physician

Start listening at 43:15 – Hour 1

Dr. Joondeph continues with his article on the Harris-Biden administration “putting illegal aliens first and Americans last.” Using Bill Clinton’s own terminology of “illegal aliens” from State of the Union addresses, Joondeph contrasts treatment of homeless American veterans with benefits provided to migrants including debit cards, hotel rooms, food vouchers, and phones.

He highlights Venezuelan prison gangs like Tren de Aragua operating in Denver, noting the logical impossibility of joining a “prison gang” without being a criminal. Meanwhile, American flood victims in North Carolina receive $750 and instructions to apply for assistance online, despite lacking electricity or cell service. Joondeph argues that unlimited immigration combined with a welfare state creates an unsustainable system now collapsing under the strain.

“Americans seem to always go to the back of the line.”

Dr. Brian Joondeph, Writer and Physician

Start listening at 73:16 – Hour 2

Guest host Brad Beck welcomes Justin Folk, director of the documentary “Am I Racist?” starring Matt Walsh. Folk describes how Matt Walsh infiltrated the diversity, equity, and inclusion industry by becoming a certified DEI expert, exposing its profit-driven grift.

The film reveals what DEI trainers are pushing on corporate America, with the production displaying each expert’s speaking fee on screen. Folk describes a pivotal scene where Walsh logically corners author Robin DiAngelo into paying reparations, with DiAngelo giving producer Ben $30 in cash after the film already paid her $15,000 for the interview.

Folk explains that DEI directly attacks America’s meritocracy, where hard work and striving to succeed should determine outcomes. The film aims to give people courage to push back against divisive ideology in their workplaces. With a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and $12 million at the box office, “Am I Racist?” has become the highest-grossing documentary of the decade.

“DEI goes against everything that makes this country great.”

Justin Folk, Director of “Am I Racist?”

Start listening at 92:43 – Hour 2

Folk discusses his filmmaking philosophy and journey from Hollywood visual effects work on films like The Incredible Hulk and The Matrix sequels to independent conservative documentaries. He credits Dennis Prager’s radio show with shaping his worldview while driving around Los Angeles.

Folk’s previous films include “No Safe Spaces” with Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager, “What is a Woman?” which gave people permission to oppose gender ideology, and “Trading Up” with Mike Rowe about trade schools. He argues that Hollywood has abandoned films reflecting American values, citing “Top Gun: Maverick” as proof that audiences will support films that support America.

Quoting Dennis Prager, Folk observes that people don’t naturally yearn for freedom but to be taken care of, making liberty a harder message to tell. He believes storytellers must remind each generation of freedom’s importance, and he’s fortunate to work with collaborators who share that mission.

“Americans support films that support Americans. And that’s one of the things that we try to do with our movies, is try to reflect the values of a good number of people in our country.”

Justin Folk, Filmmaker

On October 4, 2024, Carolyn Martin, Jay Valentine, Jim May, and Natalie Menten joined the show. Martin warns that Amendment 80’s language granting children the right to school choice could create government intervention between parents and children, undermining decades of parental rights advocacy Valentine reveals how fractal technology analysis identifies hundreds of thousands of questionable voter registrations where legal ballots create illegal votes through address mismatches.

Start listening at 17:59 – Hour 1

Carolyn Martin of the Christian Home Educators of Colorado sounds the alarm on Amendment 80, a seemingly pro-school choice measure that contains troubling language. While the amendment acknowledges parental rights in its first clause, Martin explains that the second clause grants children themselves the right to school choice, creating potential state intervention between parents and children.

Martin warns that this poorly drafted constitutional amendment could open the door to government regulation of homeschooling and private education. The state would become the arbiter between parent and child on educational decisions, undermining decades of parental rights advocacy. The measure’s vague definition of “quality education” could also expand government oversight into currently independent educational options.

“It’s this idea of giving a K-12 child the right to school choice that is problematic and would put a wedge between parent and child because of what we’re seeing across the nation and the world in how they’re treating parental rights.”

Carolyn Martin, Christian Home Educators of Colorado

Start listening at 32:28 – Hour 1

Jay Valentine of Omega4America reveals alarming findings from his fractal technology analysis of voter rolls across swing states. Valentine, whose team built the TSA no-fly list, explains that traditional voter fraud detection misses the real problem: legal ballots sent to legitimate addresses that produce illegitimate votes.

His analysis has identified hundreds of thousands of questionable registrations, including people voting from college dormitories for 15 years, homeless shelters for two decades, and commercial addresses like Walmart locations. In Colorado alone, Valentine found a quarter million voters where city and zip code do not match, meaning mail-in ballots cannot reach the registered voter. These ballots, Valentine argues, are harvested by various organizations and voted without the knowledge of the registered individual.

“You have totally legal ballots being mailed to a totally legal address, to a totally legal human being.”

Jay Valentine, Omega4America

Start listening at 63:17 – Hour 2

Jim May of La Vaca Meat Company expresses concern about federal disaster response in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. May notes the contrast between FEMA’s reported funding shortfalls and the billions spent on migrant services, questioning government priorities when American citizens face catastrophic losses.

The eastern Colorado rancher shares insights from the fall cattle season, describing the intense work of covering silage piles and bringing cattle off grass before winter. May closes with his cowboy poem “When You Finish Taking Cattle in the Fall,” celebrating the agricultural rhythm that defines Colorado’s heritage and the rewards that come after harvest season’s hard labor.

“I guess my thoughts for this show, you know, just a couple quick things is please pray for these folks in North Carolina.”

Jim May, La Vaca Meat Company

Start listening at 74:43 – Hour 2

Natalie Menten, candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner, breaks down the complex property tax situation facing Colorado voters. Menten, a three-decade taxpayer advocate, explains how Jefferson County’s ballot measure 1A would eliminate not just local property tax caps but also TABOR refunds and the newly established state caps from the recent special session.

Menten contrasts her record of fighting for taxpayer protections with her opponent, who served as chief plaintiff in Kerr v. Hickenlooper, a lawsuit that sought to eliminate TABOR entirely. She explains how the state’s recent property tax relief legislation creates a shell game, taking money from income taxes to backfill local government revenue rather than forcing spending restraint. RTD’s ballot measure 7A poses similar concerns, seeking to permanently eliminate the transit agency’s TABOR caps after debt payments conclude.

“And the guy I’m running against was the chief plaintiff, meaning in a court case called Kerr versus Hickenlooper.”

Natalie Menten, Jefferson County Commissioner Candidate

On October 3, 2024, Carol Riggenbach, Rich Guggenheim, Karen Levine, and Trent England joined the show. HD62 candidate discusses the old age pension fund, public lands access, and her nursing home administration background Announces October 5th capitol rally bringing together diverse groups opposing gender ideology in schools, discusses threats from communist groups Reports decade-high inventory levels creating buyer opportunities, discusses pre-election market dynamics and new construction.

Start listening at 21:03 – Hour 1

Carol Riggenbach, candidate for Colorado House District 62, brings 30 years of long-term care experience to her campaign. The nursing home administrator and home health business owner spotlights an often-overlooked issue: the old age pension fund. Unspent money from this fund reverts to the general fund rather than helping seniors who need it, she explains, and getting on the budget committee ranks high among her priorities.

The San Luis Valley rancher knows firsthand the challenges facing rural Coloradans. Having just completed the annual cattle drive bringing cows down from forest lands above La Hera Reservoir, Riggenbach witnessed game wardens closing trails with no explanation. Federal and state agencies continue restricting public access to lands that belong to taxpayers, a trend she vows to fight in the legislature.

“I don’t believe we are Democrat versus Republicans anymore. I believe we are Americans versus socialists and communists.”

Carol Riggenbach, Candidate for HD62

Start listening at 34:22 – Hour 1

Rich Guggenheim, co-chapter leader of Gays Against Groomers Colorado, announces a major rally at the state capitol. The October 5th event on the West Steps brings together Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, Protect Kids Colorado, Moms for Liberty, Dad Army, and other organizations united against gender ideology in schools.

The rally features champion gymnast and Olympian Jen Say, parents who lost custody for refusing to transition their children, and detransitioner Chance sharing her recovery story. Guggenheim fires back at the LGBTQ+ community’s claims of tolerance, delivering a memorable truth: people who look different but think the same are not diverse. That’s conformity, and conformity is dangerous.

Communist groups in Denver have threatened to disrupt the event, but Guggenheim remains undeterred. State troopers and Denver Police have been alerted, and the permit is secure. The material being exposed to children in schools would constitute sexual harassment in any workplace, he notes, yet it passes as inclusion when targeting first-graders.

“Anybody who has been around long enough understands that people who look differently but think the same aren’t diverse. That’s not diversity. That’s conformity. And conformity is dangerous.”

Rich Guggenheim, Gays Against Groomers Colorado

Start listening at 62:26 – Hour 2

Karen Levine with RE/MAX Alliance reports Front Range inventory has reached a decade high, signaling opportunity for buyers. In the past seven days, 1,334 new listings hit the market while 1,348 closed, showing healthy absorption. Nearly 20% of active listings took price reductions, reflecting a shift from seller’s market to buyer’s market.

The 30 days before the election present a unique window, Levine explains. Tentativeness in the market means less competition for buyers and more negotiating room with motivated sellers. Average days on market now sits at 54 days, a far cry from the 24-hour bidding wars of two years ago. New construction along C-470 from Cardel Homes and Lennar adds to the options, though Levine warns buyers to get representation rather than relying solely on builder sales reps.

“We’ve actually shifted somewhat to a buyer’s market. Buyers have choices. Buyers have the opportunity for more room for negotiation. They don’t have to make decisions in 12 to 24 hours.”

Karen Levine, RE/MAX Alliance

Start listening at 75:38 – Hour 2

Trent England, founder of Save Our States, dismantles the claims behind Proposition 131. Three billionaires fund the ranked choice voting push nationwide: Catherine Gehl from Milwaukee, John Arnold from Austin who made his fortune at Enron, and Catherine Murdoch of the Murdoch media family who pledged over $100 million to the cause. In Colorado, $9.2 million pours into passing the measure against just $42,000 in opposition.

Alaska stands as the only state with this combined top-four primary and ranked choice voting system, England explains. After one election cycle, volunteers gathered enough signatures to put repeal on the ballot. An elderly veteran, confused by his ballot for the first time in his life, inspired the movement. The system allowed Democrats to game Alaska’s 2022 House race, coordinating one candidate’s last-minute withdrawal to consolidate their vote while Republicans split theirs.

The measure’s supporters include Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, and some Republicans frustrated by internal party dynamics. But England warns these reforms always produce unintended consequences. Campaign finance reform two decades ago kneecapped political parties and empowered outside groups, spawning the very dysfunction reformers now claim to fix with more reforms.

“The people who lose those debates oftentimes go looking for some way to change the system, because it’s very natural for human beings, when they lose something, to say that it’s not their fault. It’s because of the rules.”

Trent England, Save Our States