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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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    How Republicans Should Feed The Poor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 33:06 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis lays out his plan for how Republicans can feed the needy amidst the government shutdown.

    Dan Reacts To SNAP Benefits Expiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 35:53 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's edition of the show, Dan Caplis reacts to the impending expiration of SNAP benefits funding.

    Teacher in Florida catches heat for birthday song considered racist by black child's mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 34:50 Transcription Available


    A public school teacher in Polk County, Florida keeps her job after birthday song complaint; as school officials say she's not allowed to sing the song or film students moving forward.

    Phil Weiser files lawsuit against Trump administration for moving Space Command to Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 35:47 Transcription Available


    Colorado attorney general Phil Weiser has filed yet another lawsuit against the Trump administration, this time to block the move of Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. Will it have any effect?

    Are you Team Homan or Team Noem on deportation of illegal aliens, focusing on just criminals or those merely here illegally?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 34:43 Transcription Available


    Dan asks listeners whether they side with Tom Homan, wanting to target only criminal illegal aliens committing violent felonies for deportations, or with Kristi Noem - who wants deport anyone and everyone who is in the United States illegally.

    Dan takes his Halloween candy seriously; Who should be coming to America - and staying

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 35:43 Transcription Available


    Dan and Ryan debate the virtues and vices of Halloween candy to be handed out this Friday.Starting the discussion on illegal aliens currently in this country, why they're here, how they got here, and whether they should all be deported.

    Dan wants red-light cameras everywhere in Colorado, Leland Conway isn't so sure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 34:27 Transcription Available


    Leland Conway, co-host of 'Conway & Larson' on KOGO San Diego, joinsD an with his libertarian take on the Consitutionality of red-light cameras being installed in Thornton and throughout Colorado, and how good intentions are often followed by unintentional consequences infringing on our rights as Americans.Dan disagrees and believes red-light cameras serve as both a deterrent for drivers running red lights in the first place and a safety mechanism for other law-obeying drivers.Denver area police look to reduce deadly crashes with red light cameras

    Sports gambling brings in millions of tax dollars for Colorado, is it a net positive for citizens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 36:50 Transcription Available


    Dan runs down the top sports Colorado bettors are wagering their dollars on, along with how much tax revenue it brings in for the state. While it is a boon for our budget, is legalized sports betting really a good thing for Colorado's citizens?

    Dan Reacts To James Carville's Crazy Statement About Republicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 34:01 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis discusses James Carville's extreme comments about what he wants to see happen to Republicans.

    Should Pot Heads Lose 2nd Amendment Rights??

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 35:52 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan discusses whether or not regular marijuana users should lose their 2nd Amendment rights.

    Reaction to Chauncey Billups gambling bust, Dan reviews the indictments and colorful names of suspects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 34:19 Transcription Available


    Dan and Ryan break down the indictment and list of charges against Chauncey Billups and his accomplices - with a colorful list of nicknames to ponder.

    Chauncey Billups busted by FBI in rigged poker game scheme tied to mafia; Dave Kopel on gun rights for weed users

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 35:38 Transcription Available


    Chauncey Billups is charged in a stunning FBI bust alleging he conspired with the mafia in a rigged poker game scheme designed to rip off players he lured into participating. Dan wonders how Chauncey got wrapped up with organized crime in the first place.David Kopel, Research Director for Independence Institute, joins Dan to discuss the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case on whether individuals who regularly use marijuana can own guns. Supreme Court considers gun ownership for marijuana smokers | AP News

    Alicia Garcia, The 2nd Syndicate on SCOTUS case contemplating gun rights for marijuana users

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 34:49 Transcription Available


    Alicia Garcia, co-founder of The 2nd Syndicate, joins Dan to discuss the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case on whether individuals who regularly use marijuana can own guns. Supreme Court considers gun ownership for marijuana smokers | AP NewsEmpowering Gun Rights - The Second Syndicate

    Dan launches into a contoversial case taken up by SCOTUS on gun rights for weed users

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 35:48 Transcription Available


    The Supreme Court of the United States has taken up a case regarding the gun rights for 'habitual marijuana users,' as Dan discusses whether or not the 2nd amendment should be subject to review for those exhibiting chronic THC consumption.

    Why Colorado Needs To Get Rid Of "Crackijuana"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 34:44 Transcription Available


    In this hour of the show, Dan Caplis breaks down why Colorado has to get rid of its incredibly potent marijuana.

    Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade on Potential Run For Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 35:27 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade joins Dan Caplis to preview his upcoming campaign to remain mayor of Colorado Springs.

    Break down of the No Kings Rallies and big Broncos win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 34:28 Transcription Available


    Dan tries to get to the bottom of the No Kings Rallies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 35:41 Transcription Available


    Dan Caplis Reacts To The Denver Post's School Shooting Article

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 35:59 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the Denver Post's article about teen heroics during school shootings.

    Dan Breaks Down Donald Trump's Latest Peacekeeping Efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 34:07 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's edition of the show, Dan Caplis breaks down Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate peace between Ukraine and Russia.

    Will George Brauchler, Yemi Mobolade run for governor; Remembering Ace Frehley (1951-2025) of KISS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 34:49 Transcription Available


    Wayne Laugesen started the buzz of a potential George Brauchler run for governor, citing polling data showing him besting the current GOP field in Colorado, all of which is news to the 23rd district attorney. Shouuld Brauchler enter the race? What effect might Colorado Springs mayor Yemi Mobolade's presence have as a third-party independent?Ace Frehley died Thursday at the age of 74, Ryan remembers the late KISS guitarists with some of his best-known songs. Dan still prefers Styx when it comes to four-letter bands.

    Could Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade Shake Up Colorado's Governor Race?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 35:56 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Dan discusses Yemi Mobolade's potential candidacy for Colorado Governor and whether or not he could throw a wrench in the Democrats' plans.

    How Should Men Sit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 34:46 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the discourse around how men should be sitting down.

    Dan Reacts To The Denver Post Pushing Weed-Infused Beverages

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 35:49 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the Denver Post article pushing THC-infused drinks.

    Debating whether drunk driving checkpoints are a good idea; Do TDS-suffering leftists have bitter dreams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 34:28 Transcription Available


    Drunk driving checkpoints seem like a good idea to keep roads safer, but do they violate our 4th Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure?Dan contemplates the angry nature of left-wing late-night hosts, asking whether liberal viewers really want to go to bed all worked up and have bitter dreams.

    Vic Lombardi, longtime TV sports host on Columbus Day; Trump gets tough on disarming Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 35:42 Transcription Available


    Vic Lombardi is well-known for his work on Altitude TV sports, but is also a proud Italian-American with very passionate feelings and thoughts on the importance of Columbus Day. He joins Dan to discuss his family's history on this topic. Unlike his predecessors, or potential alternative (Kamala Harris), President Trump talks credibly tough with Hamas on their agreement to disarm in a timely manner. And if they don't? He promises to disarm them by force, one way or another.

    Trump doubts he'll go to heaven, by faith or works; It's still Columbus Day in this country

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 34:26 Transcription Available


    When asked by Peter Doocy of Fox News whether his peace deal in Gaza will help his case with the big man upstairs in getting to heaven, President Trump humbly suggests it may not be enough for him to make his case. This sparks a discussion between Dan (Catholic) and Ryan (Protestant) on whether Christians can gain entrance to heaven by works or on faith in Christ alone.Dan states that 'Indigenous People's Day' has replaced Columbus Day in America, but Ryan says 'not so fast' and cites Tony Soprano as a point of Italian pride for many Americans who still observe the holiday as it has always been.

    President Trump leaves his mark on world history with Gaza peace deal, return of Israeli hostages

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 35:35 Transcription Available


    President Trump speaks before the Knesset in Israel to memorialize his greatest achievement on the world stage - a potential lasting peace in the Middle East, after operating as the driving force behind a peace deal between the Israelis and Hamas to stop the fighting in Gaza. Dan marvels at this diplomatic breakthrough and accomplishment.

    Who Belongs On Colorado's Mt. Rushmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 34:17 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis discusses which all-time great Coloradans would belong on a local version of Mt. Rushmore

    Where Does Donald Trump Rank Among The All-Time Greatest Americans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 35:23 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan looks at Donald Trump's successes and discusses where he ranks among the greatest Americans ever.

    Dan Caplis Reacts To The Latest With Trump's Peace Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 34:28 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the latest news and updates surrounding President Trump's historic peace deal in the Middle East.

    Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh on Her Controversial Act of Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 35:47 Transcription Available


    Jacki Marsh, mayor of Loveland joins Dan to discuss her decision to offer space in the town's city hall building to homeless residents during severe weather, drawing criticism from some city council members.

    News breaks of potential 'first phase' of a peace deal between Israel, Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 34:37 Transcription Available


    Dan details a development in real time of a peace deal beteween Israel and Hamas entering its 'first phase,' potentially leading to the release of all hostages being held by the terrorist regime in Gaza and leadership of the organization being removed from the region.

    What makes a MAGA man? AOC rips Stephen Miller, falsely claims he's 4'10"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 36:29 Transcription Available


    What defines a man in the 'Make America Great Again' universe? Dan asks the question after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez first ridicules Trump aide Stephen Miller for being short, then walks it back by apologizing to 'short kings' everywhere.

    Erin Lee on SCOTUS considering Poudre School District case; CU football fan behavior vs. BYU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 34:39 Transcription Available


    Erin Lee, founder of Protect Kids Colorado, joins Dan with an update on her case currently being considered by the Supreme Court of the United States (Jonathan Lee v. Poudre School District R-1).Docket for 25-89Also, where should college athletics programs draw the line on fan behavior?

    Carrie Severino - President, Judicial Crisis Network on Chiles v. Salazar case before SCOTUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 36:21 Transcription Available


    Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network, joins Dan to discuss the religious freedom case of Chiles v. Salazar before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.Carrie posted on X: 'Three years ago, Colorado established a universal preschool program. The Department of Early Childhood emphasized that the program was intended for all families but ultimately denied preschool funding to parents who send their kids to Catholic schools. Last week, the Tenth Circuit upheld the state's open discrimination and ruled that Colorado may continue to exclude the Catholic preschools.'https://x.com/JCNSeverino/status/1975589235777278317Gender Ideology Threatens Religious Freedom in Colorado | National Review

    Brita Horn on state of Colorado GOP after state committee meeting; Chicago fire of Dems vs. ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 34:38 Transcription Available


    Brita Horn, Colorado GOP chair, joins Dan for a conversation on next steps for state Republicans after chaos at the central committee meeting in September over whether candidates should be selected by open primary or by party elites at an assembly setting.Both sides claim win after chaotic Colorado GOP meeting to decide whether to cancel party's 2026 primary - Colorado PoliticsBoth Chicago's mayor, Brandon Johnson (D), and Illinois' governor, J.B. Pritzker (D), are vowing to obstruct ICE deportations of illegal aliens, but what do Chicago residents and Illinois citizens want?

    Rep. Gabe Evans (R, CO-8) updates ongoing federal government shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 36:10 Transcription Available


    Rep. Gabe Evans (R, CO-8) joins Dan to update on the ongoing government shutdown in Washington, D.C. and why Democrats continue to hold out on passing a continuing resolution for federal spending - one which is identical to the last CR passed through both houses of Congress..

    Dan Caplis Reacts To Taylor Swift's New Album and Punishment For Kavanaugh's Attempted Murderer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 33:52 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to Taylor Swift's new album, as well as the sentencing for the man who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh

    Abby Johnson on Latest Federal Abortion Developments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 35:51 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Abby Johnson joins Dan to discuss the latest developments on the federal stage regarding the abortion pill.

    The Democrats Are Learning Their Lesson With Lawfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 32:00 Transcription Available


    Matt Dunn fills in to explain how the Democrats are now learning firsthand the negatives and downsides to lawfare.

    Matt Dunn Fills In, Responds To JK Rowling's Defense of Herself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 34:35 Transcription Available


    Dr. Matt Dunn talks Jerry Lee Lewis with caller Tracy; Emma Watson ill-advisedly tugs on J.K. Rowling's cape

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 35:02 Transcription Available


    Dr. Matt Dunn fills in for Dan and enjoys a musical interlude conversation with caller, and country music singer, Tracy from Longmont. Matt is also a big fan of the Harry Potter series and goes to bat for author J.K. Rowling in her stance in support of biological women, even though the very ungrateful Emma Watson had no problem calling out her essential benefactor's so-called 'anti-trans' viewpoints.

    Dr. Matt Dunn fills in for Dan, offers to serve as Rosie O'Donnell's therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 35:36 Transcription Available


    Dr. Matt Dunn fills in for Dan on Wednesday and immediately offers to serve as Rosie O'Donnell's therapist - does he know what he's getting into?

    More on Fort Collins Planned Parenthood protests; Pueblo caller on being 50 and serving in the military

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 34:14 Transcription Available


    Dan continues to sift through details of a protest at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Fort Collins with a caller on the scene.Ryan closes out the show with James in Pueblo talking about allowing older individuals over the age of 50 to continue serve in front-line combat roles if they can meet the physical standards set by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at a speaking event today in Quantico.

    Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War reinstates fitness standards for military; Fort Collins caller reports on Planned Parenthood counterprotest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 34:56 Transcription Available


    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers a crystal clear address to military leaders at Quantico on the reimplementation of fitness, height, and weight standards for combat and across the board at the Pentagon. A caller from Fort Collins checks in with a live report on topless counterprotesters supporting a Planned Parenthood location where pro-life protesters are praying.

    Bill Maher sheds light on the genocide of Christians in Nigeria; Comey is getting his just desserts on Russia collusion coup attempt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 34:00 Transcription Available


    Bill Maher asks Nancy Mace, and the rest of his audience, 'where are the kids protesting' the ongoing genocide of Christians in Nigeria. Dan offers his thoughts on what more we can and should do in response to these atrocities, and why there isn't more mainstream media coverage of it.Dan also tussles with habitual offender 'Erie Mike' on whether disgraced former FBI director James Comey is getting what he deserves with the current Trump Department of Justice prosecution of him.

    Mormon church shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan; Rolex thefts by TdA in Cherry Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 35:55 Transcription Available


    Dan comments on the demonic arson and shootings by a deranged lunatic at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan.Also, a rash of rolex thefts by a Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang member has residents in the Cherry Creek shopping district on edge.

    Will James Comey Face Any Legal Punishment??

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 35:22 Transcription Available


    In the first hour of today's show, Dan discusses if James Comey is likely to see any repercussions for his actions following his indictment.

    Dan Gives His Legal Expertise on James Comey Indictment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 34:49 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan looks at the James Comey indictment and provides his legal expertise on what might happen next.

    Dan Caplis Responds To James Comey's Indictment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 34:55 Transcription Available


    In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the news that former FBI director James Comey has been indicted.

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