Dan Caplis

Dan unloads on meek, mousy so-called 'mayor' Mike Johnston after the man who promised a 'Tiananmen Square moment' for ICE officers looking to deport Denver illegals surrenders to a violent mob of teenagers planning to plague City Park on Saturday, forcing the Denver Zoo to close several hours early at 1pm to avoid any chance of violence for patrons and the animals. 

It started with President Trump's bold and triumphant strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. It ended with massive wins at the Supreme Court on several issues, including an end to lower court injunctions on his executive orders and a green light to end birthright citizenship in the United States.Jake Kubie, Director of Communications for the Denver Zoo explains the venue's decision to shut down on early Saturday with reports of violent teenage mobs descending on City Park.

Dan chides Ryan for dropping the ball on Kelly's birthday, after she delivers all the pomp and circumstance for everyone else's birthdays and milestones in the building.Also, veteran nurse practitioner Wendy Smith tells the harrowing tale of female illegal aliens being trafficked in the United States, many of whom are being forced into abortions.

Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral primary in New York City tells us a lot about the current state of the Democratic party in America, Dan outlines the details.Hilary Fordwich joins with her analysis on the booming Trump economy after initial concerns about his tariffs on international trade.

Dan wonders aloud if New York City flirting with going off the deep end of socialism in its mayoral race may finally wake up the rest of the country on the failures and misery of this extreme leftist ideology. Will Colorado figure it out before it's beyond the point of no return?

Zohran Mamdani is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and he just used a viral online campaign and good old-fashioned shaking hands and kissing babies to earn the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor over former governor Andrew Cuomo. What does this mean for the future of America's signature city?

President Trump expresses frustration with Iran and Israel for breaking a tenuous ceasefire in its early hours by using R-rated language in an interaction with White House reporters. While Dan appreciates the fire, are we better served by leaders who exercise some level of restraint with what they put out into the public sphere - or is casual swearing here to stay?

Gordon Chang, noted China expert and author, joins Dan to start the show with his analysis on what impact a ceasefire between Iran and Israel will have on the Middle East and worldwide.

Breaking during Dan's show is President Trump's announcement that Israel and Iran have reached a 'complete and total ceasefire' after bombing raids by the United States on Saturday targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, and a tepid, measured response by Iran to save face. Can Trump help broker a lasting peace with the ayatollah remaining in charge of the Islamic nation?Truth Details | Truth Social

Dan is filled with pride as an American to have a President such as Donald Trump ready, willing, and able to rise to the occasion with the gravity of a decision to send B2 stealth bombers into Iran in order to neutralize and decimate the country's nuclear capabilities and ambitions. Will it lead to a lasting peace, free from the threat of a nuclear sponsor of terror?

Kristi Burton-Brown dedicates a significant portion of Hour 2 to her organization's upcoming study on sanctuary laws and policies in Colorado and their impact on legal immigrants and citizens. She is the vice president of Advance Colorado.About Advance Colorado

KBB steps in for Dan on a Friday and breaks down the various opinions from both the left and right, inside and outside of government, and among those in the media on potential strikes against Iran's nuclear reserves by the American military. Will President Trump authorize such action over the next two weeks? Should he?

Dan reviews scenarios and contingencies for a potential U.S. strike against nuclear sites in Iran, while a caller voices displeasure with the President's allegiance to Benajamin Netanyahu and Israel.

In a rare combination of powers in one radio studio, Michael Brown joins Dan for a conversation on his Juneteenth take from his morning program in Denver. Also, Brown's thoughts on the 'situation room' meetings Trump is having with his cabinet on potential military strikes in Iran.Abby Johnson, founder and CEO of And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries, joins Dan to discuss President Trump's DOGE subcommittee's investigation of Planned Parenthood and their use of taxpayer dollars for abortions.Planned Parenthood investigation launched by Marjorie Taylor Greene's DOGE panel | Fox News

President Trump hints very strongly that the ultimatum of 'unconditional surrender' for Iran's ayatollah is a final warning - the ultimate 'last call' before the coup de grace is delivered for the country's nuclear reserves.Erin Lee, executive director of Protect Kids Colorado and parent of a daughter who suffered (and recovered) from gender dysphoria, joins Dan to discuss the landmark 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States upholding Tennessee's legislative ban on transgender procedures and drugs for minors. What effect will this have nationwide, including here in Colorado?Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender youth medical carehttps://x.com/JamieWhistle/status/1935340527760851417Erin for Parental Rights (@Erin4Parents) / XProtectKidsColorado (@ProtectKidsCO) / XChild Safety Advocacy | Protect Kids Colorado | CO

Dan receives a sharp black cowboy hat reminiscent of Coach Prime's apparel and likes the look, was he born to be a cowboy?John Kellner joins with an update on fentanyl statistics in Colorado.

President Trump has moved from a willingness to negotiate with Iran on a nuclear deal short of weaponization, but the landscape has changed dramatically - and the ayatollah is in no position to make any demands or insist upon any concessions from Israel. Will Iran agree to complete and total surrender and the end of its theocratic regime?

Dan discusses the weighty decision before President Trump on whether or not to involve the United States military in airstrikes on the Iranian regime's nuclear reserves. Israel claims they will need America's help to finish the job. Do you agree?

After the Mike Lindell verdict is delivered by a Denver jury, Ryan scurries to find all the 'pillow' music he can, while Jon Caldara asks Kelly why women have so many pillows adorning their bed frames.

Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute is pressed into duty filling in for Dan on Monday and declares the program a 'No Caplis' zone.Jimmy Sengenberger, The Gazette joins Jon with immediate reaction to a verdict in the Mike Lindell case, with a jury finding the My Pillow CEO liable for defamation and awarding former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer $2.3 million in damages.

Dan reads texts and takes calls from listeners relaying the best advice they ever received from their dads ahead of Father's Day on Sunday.President Trump warned Iran they had 60 days to strike a deal on their nuclear program - or else. The 'or else' happened with Israel launching comprehensive, devastating aerial attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities on Day 61. 

As Dan suspected earlier in the week, Israel has launched pre-emptive strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and military leaders. Now, the Iranian regime has launched a counterattack of ballistic missiles aimed at Tel Aviv. Where will this military conflict go from here?Dan shares the best advice his own father ever gave him, and asks for listeners to share the same.

Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former abortion practitioner, continues her campaign of educating the public on the biological truth surrounding when life begins in the womb.Mainstream media reaction to Sen. Alex Padilla's cheap publicity stunt is almost as ridiculous and pathetic as his stunt itself.

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) puts on an Oscar-worthy performance, befitting his constituents in Hollywood, in crashing a press conference held by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem under the pretense of wanting to 'ask a question.' Dan explains why this farce is easily exposed for the publicity stunt that it was, a desperate attempt to change the narrative from President Trump's overwhelmingly popular ICE deportations of illegal aliens.President Trump hints that air strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities by Israel were quite possible, in spite of ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions with the Muslim theocratic nation.

Denver mayor Mike Johnston warns there will be 'tough times ahead,' announcing furloughs and layoffs amid a $50 million budget shortfall this year.Dan tears apart the mayor's slavish devotion to leftist orthodoxy on giving a home to any and all homeless and illegal aliens around the world, providing sanctuary in Denver to anyone who wants a free ride as a freeloader.

Even among legal immigrants in this country, support for President Trump's mass deportations of illegal aliens continues to skyrocket in the face of riots in Los Angeles.Ryan breaks the sad news to Dan about legendary Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson's passing at the age of 82 (1942-2025).

When Ryan returns from break with the likes of 'Hotel California' by the Eagles and 'I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song' by Jim Croce, it prompts Dan to seriously consider something he has never done - write an original song. Also, maniacal comments supporting the anti-ICE riots from NEA president Rebecca Pringle leads Dan to spell out why so many exceptional teachers would be better off being judged, hired, and paid on their own merits rather than be subject to the negotiating whims of union bosses.

Andy McCarthy, columnist for National Review, joins Dan to discuss his latest article addressing President Trump's legal authority to send in federal troops to establish law and order in Los Angeles amidst the anti-ICE protests that have devolved into fiery riots.President Trump Has Legal Authority to Suppress the Siegein L.A. | National ReviewAlso, predictably, Colorado's 'lane filtering' law has devolved into high-speed lane-splitting by hot shot motorcycle riders. It's illegal and deadly, but will anything be DONE about it by law enforcement in the state?

Dan made local, national, and even international television history about 32 years ago with a stunning on-air marriage proposal to his eventual bride and wife of almost 31 years (Aimee Sporer) on the set of Channel 4, where both were employed. Ryan unearths the rare audio from that iconic moment as Dan reveals he hadn't seen or heard it since the night it happened.

Rep. Jeff Hurd (R, CO-3) joins Dan to discuss the ongoing fiery L.A. anti-ICE riots and the status of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and its implications for constituents in his 3rd Congressional District.

Scott Jennings, CNN conservative commentator joins Dan with his unique take on issues of the day, along with his upcoming new book 'A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization' due for release in December of this year. https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Common-Sense-Washington-Civilization/dp/0063472171 Also, Dan reprises President Reagan's moving address at Normandy on the 40th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1984).

Dan ushers in archival audio of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Franklin D. Roosevelt as we remember D-Day on the 81st anniversary of 'Operation Overlord.'Kathy Walker is retiring as KOA News Director after 35 years reporting and anchoring for Denver's signature news radio station. She joins Dan to reflect on her amazing career.Erin Lee, mother of a daughter who experienced gender dysphoria after a falsely labeled 'Art Club' afterschool LGBTQ club meeting, successfully led the effort to defend the titles on all three ballot initiatives her group (Protect Kids Colorado) is looking to get on the ballot this fall. These measures would help protect girls' and women's sports and spaces by appealing directly to the voters of Colorado.https://x.com/Erin4Parents/status/1930432593331105864

In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Dan takes a closer look at the Donald Trump and Elon Musk conflict. Caplis also discusses the potential deportation of the Boulder Terrorist's family.

In today's edition of the show, Dan Caplis returns from court to react to today's shocking civil war between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Jon Caldera breaks down the connection between Boulder's horiffic terrorist attack and Biden's illegal immigration failings.

In the first hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Jon Caldera fills in to discuss the latest updates with the Ukraine-Russia war, including Ukraine's historic covert op, and what it means for America.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R, CO-4) breaks free from a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson to appear with Sheriff Steve Reams to discuss the firebombing terror attack in Boulder and the status of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' in the Senate.Sheriff Reams reveals he's heading to Hawaii for the first time to celebrate his son's high school graduation. Will he join forces with local PD and become part of 'Hawaii Five-O'?

The issue of illegal immigration is now under a sharp focus and white-hot spotlight here in Colorado following the anti-Semetic firebombing attack by an Egyptian national overstaying his visa in Boulder on Sunday. Rep. Gabe Evans (R, CO-8) joins Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams (in for Dan0 to discuss priorities in the aftermath and the status of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill.'

In the second hour of today's show, Sheriff Steve Reams talks with George Brauchler about the tragic terrorist attack in Boulder.

Sheriff Steve Reams is filling in for Dan Caplis today. In the first hour of the show, Sheriff Reams reacts to the weekend's tragic terrorist attack in Boulder.

President Trump gives a classic response to a question from Peter Doocy of Fox News on the bizarre slap of French president Emmanuel Macron by his (much-older) wife aboard a private jet in full view of the public.Peter Boyles spends two more segments with Dan discussing what monuments and landmarks should be named in honor of great Coloradans, and who should be so honored.

The Supreme Court of the United States overturns a lower court ruling on whether or not President Trump can deport foreign nationals from specific countries like Cuba or Venezuela based on their immigration status.Legendary Denver talk show host Peter Boyles joins the show for the first of three segments.

In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Dan Caplis and Ryan Schuiling are on the quest for political poetry.

In the first hour of today's edition of the show, Dan Caplis speaks with Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Hal Frampton to discuss Jennifer Sey and XX-XY Athletics' lawsuit against the state of Colorado.

In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Dan looks at Paramount's massive legal loss, and what it means for the media giant and the political landscape going forward.

In the first hour of today's edition of the show, Dan looks at the massive legal battle surrounding Colorado's trans rights bill.

Denver mayor Mike Johnston misspeaks during the grand re-introduction of '16th Street Mall' as simply '16th Street,' after paying a London consulting firm $100,000 of city taxpayer money for the name change.Dan revisits the classic, outlandish demand by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) in a television interview, 'you guys should be protecting me' against allegations of impropriety by his office.

Dan is apopolectic and aghast at just one minute of an answer from Governor Jared Polis in an interview by KOA's Ross Kaminsky on his rationale behind signing the radioactive House Bill 25-1312 into law to compel Coloradans to acknowledge the gender identities of trans individuals. 

Heidi Ganahl fills in for Dan Caplis today. In the second hour of the show, Heidi is joined by her daugher and young conservative activist, Tori Ganahl, to talk about the outlook for young Colorado Republicans.

Heidi Ganahl fills in for Dan Caplis today. In the first hour of the show, Heidi reacts to Jared Polis's comments from the Ross Kaminsky show about the new Trans Protection Bill and how it shouldn't infringe on your first ammendment rights.

In the second hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Kristi Burton Brown discusses the bill Jared Polis could sign to cement Colorado's sanctuary state status.