The SmartAlec Podcast | An Inside Look at Colorado Politics from Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett

The SmartAlec Podcast | An Inside Look at Colorado Politics from Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett

By Rep. Alec Garnett (Majority Leader, Colorado House of Representatives)Government
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The SmartAlec Podcast | An Inside Look at Colorado Politics from Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett episodes

  • 21. An Historic Session (6/22/21)
    With this first session as Speaker under my belt, I joined the Get More Smarter team to discuss just how much work Colorado House Democrats got done this year. From saving people money on health care, to transportation, to universal preschool, this session was undoubtedly historic.
    28 min
  • 20. Budget, Budget, Budget (Cuts) (5/4/20)
    The CO legislature will reconvene in just two weeks to consider devasting budget cuts and make tough decisions on which bills move forward. The guys and I talk through upcoming challenges for our state, frustration with the federal government and shifting priorities under COVID.
    23 min
  • 19. CO Legislature during COVID-19 (4/15/20)
    After a brief hiatus, I'm back with the Get More Smarter team to discuss how the Legislature is coping with COVID-19, including our Supreme Court interrogatory and the complications of holding a virtual session. Also, my recommendations for at-home fun: Tiger King and volcano building.
    29 min
  • Garnett & Herod Tele-Town Hall
    This track is the audio of the COVID-19 telephone town hall Rep. Herod and I hosted on Sunday, March 27th. Listeners submitted their questions to be answered live. We were joined by special guest Attorney General Phil Weiser, as well as local experts in health care, public heath and employment.
    58 min
  • 16: Hard and Important Stuff (2/27/20)
    This week on The SmartAlec Podcast, maybe the most important vote I've ever been a part of: repealing the death penalty in Colorado. Also on the docket, the hiccups in paid family leave legislation and more clarity around the public option.
    22 min
  • 15. Hate Week at the Capitol (2/11/20)
    On this week's episode, The Get More Smarter gang and I talk hate and discrimination at the CO Capitol. While these anti-LGBTQ and anti-choice bills won't make it out of committee, its important to know what kinds of legislation the Dems are fending off. This is why majorities matter!
    24 min
  • 13: Death Penalty & Puppies(1/31/20)
    This week the Get More Smarter team and I discuss hot button issues at the Capitol: the death penalty, health care and puppy mills. Also, I weigh in on which team to bet on this Sunday for your best chance at making a few bucks.
    20 min

About The SmartAlec Podcast | An Inside Look at Colorado Politics from Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett

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The SmartAlec Podcast is your regular update on Colorado politics. House Speaker Alec Garnett has teamed up with the Get More Smarter Podcast hosts, seasoned politicos Jason Bane of ColoradoPols.com and Ian Silverii of ProgressNow Colorado, to talk through the most newsworthy issues of the day. In a news cycle too often dominated by distant stories in Washington DC, The SmartAlec Podcast keeps you informed on the local Colorado issues that affect you the most. Check out the full episodes of The Get More Smarter Podcast at http://getmoresmarterpod.buzzsprout.com/.