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Dan must really like to talk. He’s both an award-winning trial lawyer and a radio talk show host. Since Dan has never shied away from a microphone or a good fight he’s also been a legal analyst for most of America’s top television networks and newspapers.

Denver's Talk Station 630 KHOW


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    Aaron Rodgers on fan code of conduct and Tim Tebow's 3 16 Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 68:54 Transcription Available


    Dan Caplis - Hour One - 12-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 33:37 Transcription Available


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    Dan Caplis - Hour Two - 12-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 33:57 Transcription Available


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    Dan Caplis - Hour One - 12-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 34:48 Transcription Available


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    Dan Caplis - Hour Two 12-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 34:01 Transcription Available


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    Kristi Burton Brown Reacts To Ted Cruz-Tucker Carlson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 33:26 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Kristi Burton Brown fills in for Dan Caplis and reacts to Ted Cruz's interview with Tucker Carlson.

    Kristi Burton Brown Fills In, Reacts To Donald Trump's Big Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 35:19 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Kristi Burton Brown fills in for Dan Caplis and reacts to Donald Trump's controversial speech from earlier in the week

    Sheriff Steve Reams is Joined By Dick Wadhams, George Brauchler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 34:03 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Sheriff Steve Reams fills in for Dan Caplis and talks with Dick Wadhams and George Brauchler.

    Sheriff Steve Reams Fills In, Talks With Ephraim Debisa's Victim -- Alonso Archuleta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 35:48 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Sheriff Steve Reams and talks with Alonso Archuleta about his experience with Ephraim Debisa.

    Christmas wish lists from Heidi's daughter and daughter's friend, what to buy Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 34:36 Transcription Available


    Going down to the wire with your Christmas shopping? Heidi Ganahl brings in her daughter and daughter's friend to give us an idea of what the hot gifts are for Christmas 2025.

    Heidi Ganahl in for Dan, joined by Brita Horn responding to Scott Bottoms criticisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 35:42 Transcription Available


    Heidi Ganahl fills in for Dan and weighs in on the 2026 governor's race, having served as the Republican nominee for the office in 2022. Brita Horn, Colorado GOP chair joins the program with an update on upcoming activities - including the state assembly - after Rep. Scott Bottoms (R-15), a current candidate for governor, called into question the fundraising efforts of the party.Heidi also reveals a fun fact: Punk rocker Debora Iyall, lead singer of 80s new wave band 'Romeo Void,' is her sister-in-law. Ryan finds a couple of memorable songs from the group to play on the show.

    Nate Marsh, Senior Deputy DA in the 'Fightin' 23rd joins George Brauchler; Big fan calls in for George

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 35:21 Transcription Available


    Nate Marsh, Senior Deputy District Attorney with George Brauchler in the 23rd judicial district - where G-Brauch presides as DA - joins with an update on their department's successes and his future career plans.A caller very fond of George lavishes him with praise, prompting George to wonder if his father called the program.

    George Brauchler fills in for Dan, breaks down policy positions of 2026 Colorado governor candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 34:24 Transcription Available


    George Brauchler, 23rd district attorney fills in for Dan and provides his legal perspective on various policy positions posted by Democrat and Republican candidates in the 2026 race for governor in Colorado. 

    Dan tangles with callers over Trump's insenstive post after Rob Reiner was murdered by his own son

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 34:55 Transcription Available


    President Trump blames Trump Derangement Syndrome for Rob Reiner's murder in a tasteless Truth Social post, callers and texters debate Dan on whether it's disqualifying for the President to engage in such behavior - but we've all been here before, and Trump's achievements in the Oval Office far outweigh his lack of tact or good manners in the public sphere, according to Dan.

    President Trump puts Governor Polis on blast over imprisonment of Tina Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 36:10 Transcription Available


    President Trump takes a portion of a national press conference to address the Tina Peters situation, and call out Governor Jared Polis for his complete mishandling of her case and Colorado on the whole.

    Callers chime in on Tina Peters, election integrity, voter rolls, and whether the GOP can ever win again in Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


    Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser stand firm on keeping Tina Peters behind bars, despite President Trump issuing her a pardon at the federal level. Callers react and Dan explains why the punishment doesn't fit the crime - or the criminal.

    Revisiting disgraceful commutation by Jared Polis of Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, runaway trucker - to please Kim Kardashian

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 35:33 Transcription Available


    Dan never forgets. And Ryan's audio archives always deliver. We revisit the abomination of Governor Jared Polis infuriating victims' families after five motorists were incinerated by the runaway truck of Rogel Aguilera-Mederos. His commutation of a vast majority of the driver's sentence still rings hollow, after he refused to deny Kim Kardashian influenced his decision.Dan juxtoposes this decision and treatment against that of Tina Peters, following President Trump announcing a federal pardon of a state charge - which will likely have no practical effect without intervention from Polis.

    President Trump pardons Tina Peters, but what impact will that have on a state crime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 35:07 Transcription Available


    News breaks during the show that President Trump has issued imprisoned former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters a pardon, despite her being incarcerated for a state-level crime. Will Governor Polis agree to her release?

    Sen John Kennedy (R-LA) exposes late-term abortion fallacy; Kentucky Dem state rep has white guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 36:11 Transcription Available


    Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) has put together a 'greatest hits' album of classic takes, and Dan revisits one of those where the Senator asks 'health experts' the simple question - 'do you support abortion up to the moment of birth for a healthy mother and a healthy infant?'Kentucky state representative Sarah Stalker (D) expresses that she 'doesn't feel good about being white every day,' and goes on to describe her white privilege. Dan and Ryan scoff at this notion.

    US seizes oil tanker off shore of Venezuela; Callers respond on shoplifting enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 35:05 Transcription Available


    News breaks of a sanctioned oil tanker being seized by the United States off the coast of Venezuela.Callers respond to whether stores should be prosecuted for failing to apprehend and punish shoplifters.

    George Brauchler, 23rd DA on Douglas County shoplifting ordinance, enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 36:32 Transcription Available


    George Brauchler, 23rd district attorney joins Dan with his take as a prosecutor on a Douglas County shoplifting ordinance and its enforcement. Should stores allow shoplifters to go free, or hire armed security as a deterrent?

    'Competency' craziness continues in Colorado courts; Jasmine Crockett panders on reparations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 34:41 Transcription Available


    Dan marvels at the inadequacy of the current justice system in Colorado as it pertains to the standard of 'competency' for defendants to stand trial.Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) has entered the U.S. Senate race in Texas, and uses race for political points in an interview - suggesting 'black folk' shouldn't pay federal income taxes and should probably also receive reparations for slavery.

    Dick Wadhams on primary challenge of John Hickenlooper by Democratic Socialist Julie Gonzales

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 35:57 Transcription Available


    Colorado state 'senadora' Julie Gonzales disavows her Democratic Socialst ties in an interview with Kyle Clark of 9 NEWS. Longtime GOP consultant Dick Wadhams joins Dan to break down her challenge from the left against sitting U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper in the 2026 Democratic primary.

    Tina Peters sentence disproportionate to crime, by CO standards; MTG vs. Boebert isn't close

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 34:40 Transcription Available


    When compared with the disgrace of Governor Jared Polis commuting most of the sentence for Rogel Aguilera Mederos, whose out of control semi incinerated five people on a Colorado interstate, the sentence for Tina Peters tampering with a Dominion Voting System machine seems arbitrary and capricious at eight years.They are often lumped together by the mainstream media, but Dan and Ryan make the case why Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is an infinitely better politician than Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), after MTG was essentially excommunicated from political life by President Trump.

    Dan on latest court case victory for Caplis Law; News breaks on Tina Peters front

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 35:28 Transcription Available


    Dan returns after a week-long court case battle on behalf of a woman in her late 70s against an insurance company, victory in hand.A judge rules on Tina Peters with regard to her current status as a state prisoner, after President Trump asks for her to be remanded into federal custody.

    Peter Hilts, District 49 superintendent on big win for girls sports with CHSAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 34:56 Transcription Available


    Peter Hilts, District 49 superintendent joins Matt Dunn (in for Dan) to discuss a momentous win for girls' sports in Colorado as CHSAA will no longer allow biological males to participate in female sports.

    Matt Dunn in for Dan on Trump getting FIFA peace award, Jan 6 bomb suspect arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 36:15 Transcription Available


    Matt Dunn fills in for Dan and applauds FIFA for awarding President Trump with their peace prize ahead of drawings for team groups for the 2026 World Cup.Also, his thoughts on the arrest of 30-year-old Brian Cole, Jr. as the January 6 bomb planting suspect.

    Dan Rubenstein on Colorado's Tina Peters Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 34:48 Transcription Available


    Dan Rubenstein, Republican district attorney in Colorado's 21st judicial district, joins Sheriff Steve Reams to discuss a recent push by President Trump to transfer convicted former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters from state to federal custody in order to facilitate her release from prison.

    Bob Brinkerhoff on His Campaign For Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 36:06 Transcription Available


    Bob Brinkerhoff, Republican candidate for Colorado governor, joins Sheriff Steve Reams to discuss his candidacy among a field of about 20 announced candidates in the GOP primary.

    John Brooks, GOP candidate for CO governor; Richard Holtorf, CO GOP vice-chair on state of party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 34:58 Transcription Available


    John Brooks, 2026 Republican candidate for Colorado governor, joins Sheriff Reams to discuss the finer points of his campaign platform - with particular regard to his economic background.Home | Brooks for Colorado Governor | Official Campaign SiteRichard Holtorf, vice-chair of the Colorado Republican Party, joins Sheriff Reams on an update on the GOP's strategy going forward for races in 2026.Home - Colorado Republican Party

    Sheriff Steve Reams discusses GOP candidates for governor with listeners; Matt Turner on Christmas toy drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 36:07 Transcription Available


    Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams once again fills in for Dan and fields both calls and texts from listeners with their takes on the current field of candidates for Colorado governor in the 2026 Republican primary.Captain Matt Turner of the Weld County Sheriff's office calls in with information on where to donate toys for underprivileged children this holiday season.

    Alicia Garcia, The 2nd Syndicate on gun rights; Stephanie Gauch,Weld County Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 34:38 Transcription Available


    Alicia Garcia is one of Colorado's premiere advocates for gun rights, currently nominated for 'Most Influential Female of the Year' by The Gundies. She joins Sheriff Reams to discuss Colorado concealed carry laws, what they mean to you, and how you can protect and defend your right to bear arms.Also, Stephanie Gauch of Weld County Food Bank joins the program to promote giving to those in need this holiday season.

    Rep Scott Bottoms (R-15), candidate for CO governor likes his chances of winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 36:29 Transcription Available


    State Representative Scott Bottoms (R-15) joins Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams to discuss his prospects as a candidate among a field of about 20 Republican candidates in the race for Colorado governor.

    Trump administration reportedly authorizes follow-up kill strikes on surviving drug boat smugglers - fair or foul

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 35:53 Transcription Available


    Dan takes calls and texts on whether the Trump administration reportedly ordering follow-up strikes on surviving smuggler from narco boats en route from South America is acceptable. Or would this be an example of an 'illegal order' Democrat veterans in Congress have been railing against?

    Fatal crashes caused by criminals out of control on Colorado roadways; Sheriff Steve Reams on high-speed chases

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 36:38 Transcription Available


    Dan reflects on a horrific fatal crash on Colorado highway 83 near Franktown, involving a vehicle stolen by a repeat criminal with pages of previous offenses.Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams gives his perspective on high-speed chases and why his deputies opt against them in most cases.

    The Danger Of Jason Crow's Thoughtless Statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 36:14 Transcription Available


    In the final hour of today's show, Dan looks at the danger Jason Crow's statements could put our armed services in.

    Dan Reacts To Today's National Guard Shooting Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 36:32 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to today's terrible tragedy in Washington DC where members of the National Guard were shot.

    More details on car thief behind fatal crash; Did Trump go too far with Pritzker fat joke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 36:21 Transcription Available


    Listeners and Dan dig into more details on the grand theft auto incident which led to a multiple-fatality crash.Dan and Ryan discuss whether fat jokes are a bridge too far for President Trump with Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker (D).

    Dan is fired up after car thief causes multi-fatality wreck; Trump hilarious with turkey pardons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 36:49 Transcription Available


    Attorney General Phil Weiser reinforced his 'soft-on-crime' stance with an infamous comment on when and how auto theives should be punished - after stealing 3 or 4 cars over four months. Another fatal wreck involving a car thief has Dan fired up.President Trump brought his 'A-game' to a press conference announcing the pardon of turkeys for Thanksgiving.

    Dan doesn't believe Ryan will avoid politics at Thanksgiving dinner table; Linda Ronstadt is still alive, to be clear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 35:02 Transcription Available


    Dan disagrees with a take Ryan had earlier on 'Ryan Schuiling Live' that the topic of politics can - and should - be avoided at the dinner table for Thanksgiving. Dan contends there won't be any avoiding it, and Ryan will need to tap into the ring to defend President Trump and voting for him.As Dan walks down memory lane about seeing Linda Ronstadt at Red Rocks, Ryan plays several of her songs - then clarifies for the audience that while she is having serious health issues, she is very much alive and he's not paying her a post-mortem tribute.

    Kamala Harris vs. Michael Bennet - whose political 'accomplishments' are more underwhelming and undeserved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 36:07 Transcription Available


    Dan and Ryan debate which politican's successes are more ill-begotten and undeserved - former Vice President Kamala Harris or current U.S. Senator from Colorado, Michael Bennet.Also, Dan revisits the political backfire of Congressman Jason 'Benedict' Crow (D-CO) and other Democrat members of Congress who, as military veterans, issued a challenge and request of our currently serving members of the armed forces and intelligence communities to defy 'unlawful orders' from President Trump. Problem is, none of them could - or would, perhaps out of fear of legal repercussions - ANY illegal orders being given by the commander-in-chief on their tour of the Sunday news shows this weekend.

    Chief of Police Jonathan Lange on Kersey's Controversial Traffic Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 33:28 Transcription Available


    Kersey Chief of Police Jonathan Lange joins Dan to discuss the municipality's city council decision to pause a controversial photo-enforced speed zone, for which tickets as severe as $340 have been issued over a quarter-mile stretch where the speed limit decreases from 65 mph to 45 mph. Critics claim such fines should be capped at $40, per state law.Kersey pauses $340 photo radar tickets amid questions about town's law

    Sheriff Jason Mikesell on His Campaign For Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 35:59 Transcription Available


    Sheriff Jason Mikesell of Teller County joins Dan live in-studio for two segments to discuss his campaign for Colorado governor in the 2026 race.

    Why The Democrats Video For The Troops Is So Dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 35:15 Transcription Available


    In this hour, Dan Caplis looks at just how dangerous the Democrats' recent viral video is.

    Dan Continues To React To Democrats' Seditious Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 36:20 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan Caplis continues to react to the Democrats' seditious behavior.

    Jason Crow calling on troops to disobey orders is downright un-American and puts Trump's life in danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 34:43 Transcription Available


    Dan continues to parse through a despicable video posted by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) and other military veteran members of Congress calling on those in our armed services and intelligence agencies to disregard 'illegal' orders given to them by President Trump as commander-in-chief and Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War. Yet he and the others refuse to identify specific orders which should be disobeyed. The conclusion? Putting the crosshairs on the President for unstable military personnel to take him out.

    Jason Crow, Coward of the County; Female teachers preying upon students appear to be on the rise - why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 36:05 Transcription Available


    Dan observes that instances of female teachers preying upon and sexually abusing students seem to be on the rise - the question is, why?A video posted by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) and other elected members of Congress who served in the military appears to encourage enlisted service members to disregard 'illegal orders' given to them by the Trump administration. What is the purpose and intent behind this?

    Iron sharpens iron in GOP primary for governor; Rating the 'healthiest' fast food burgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 34:36 Transcription Available


    Dan and Ryan discuss the importance of candidates proving themselves in the vetting process of a primary, preparing our Republican nominee for the governor's race of 2026.Also, a quick A.I. search on the 'healthiest' (or least bad) fast food hamburgers reveals some surprising results - which may prove President Trump was right all along in his preferences.

    Kersey in Weld County charging 340 dollars for photo speeding tickets; Epstein Files released in House vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 35:57 Transcription Available


    Dan comments on a 9 NEWS story outlining exorbinant $340 ticket fines for speeding in a photo-enforced area of Kersey in Weld County. What is the remedy for drivers and for residents in the town?Also, in a near-unanimous vote, the U.S. House passes a bill calling upon the Department of Justice to release the remaining documents included in the so-called 'Epstein Files.'

    Jon Gray-Ginsberg, GOP candidate for governor and Weld Co. Commissioner Scott James join Sheriff Steve Reams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 34:44 Transcription Available


    Jon Gray-Ginsberg is an unconventional candidate for governor in the Colorado Republican primary. He joins Sheriff Steve Reams (in for Dan) for the first segmetnt. Weld County Commissioner Scott James also checks in with the man (Reams) who may be joining him on the board of commissioners next year.

    Sheriff Steve Reams asks Victor Marx questions people have on his background; Rep Lori Garcia Sander (R-65)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 36:19 Transcription Available


    Victor Marx joins Sheriff Steve Reams, in for Dan, for three full segments. Among the topics discussed: Marx's stance on issues, answers on questions regarding his background - including military service, whether or not he was held prisoner in the United Arab Emirates, retelling his story of a stepfather ordering him to kill a man, and confirming that a man who tried to kill him in a dispute was indeed his brother-in-law.Rep Lori Garcia Sander (R-65) also joins the program.

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