Mandy Connell

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Krista Kafer sits in for Mandy Connell and dives into two timely topics. Christy discusses the issue of gerrymandering in Colorado, where some Democrats want to manipulate the state's electoral map to eliminate Republican representation. She also shares her thoughts on the book "In COVID's Wake, How Politics Failed Us" by Stephen Makado and Francis Lee, which explores how politics failed to effectively address the COVID-19 pandemic. Krista also touches on the importance of vaccination and the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, host Mandy Connell is filling in for the show, discussing the latest news and current events. She touches on the recent change in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, with Mark Wayne Mullen taking over from Christy Noam. Mandy shares her thoughts on the situation and invites listeners to share their opinions. The conversation also delves into the situation in Iran, with a focus on the country's military capabilities and the potential implications of a conflict. Additionally, Mandy discusses the importance of being informed and critical when using AI tools, and invites Joe Levi, CEO of Noise Media, to share his expertise on the topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Shawn Drotar explores the disconnect between Washington and the American people. He delves into the history of the US Constitution and how its original intent has been lost in the modern era. Shawn discusses how the founders envisioned a system where elected officials would serve their communities, then return home, but now, the incentives have shifted. He talks about the impact of social media, confirmation bias, and the consolidation of media, which has led to a culture of avoidance and a lack of compromise in politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on the show, we're discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran. Ross filling in for Mandy, who's taking a day off. They dive into the latest developments, including President Trump's comments on the situation. Ross shares his thoughts on the war, its potential implications, and the international community's response. He also touches on the domestic politics surrounding the issue, including the reactions of Trump supporters and the contrast between Trump's campaign promises and his current actions. The conversation also explores the historical context of US-Iran relations and the potential consequences of the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the urban-rural divide in Colorado, discussing the challenges faced by rural communities. She's joined by Wade Haerle, executive director of Club 20, a group advocating for Western Slope interests. They talk about the need for improved roads, energy infrastructure, and a more balanced approach to economic development. Mandy also shares her thoughts on the decline of patriotism among Democrats and the importance of understanding the perspectives of rural Coloradans. The conversation touches on the complexities of rural-urban relationships and the need for cooperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Kelly Maher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHOULDN'T CHARACTER MATTER IN POLITICS? Shouldn't the reason someone is in office matter? My friend Kelly Maher thinks so and when I saw this column by Jim Geraghty, who was here last weekend for the LPR Retreat, about Colorado's GOP incinerating itself I thought it was time to bring her back on. She's got a PAC called Restoring Standards and its sole goal is to get the crazy out of politics. Find out more about Restoring Standards here. She joins me at 2:30 to talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE WESTERN SLOPE WOULD LIKE A WORD We've talked a lot about the urban-rural divide in Colorado so today I've got the new Executive Director of Club 20, a longtime group which advocates for the Western Slope, on the show. Wade Haerle joins me at 1 to talk about the things they are trying to get the Legislature to pay attention to. Find out more by clicking here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of The Union was a Trump triumph, Weather Wednesday, and Barb Kirkmeyer joins us with What Fresh Hell from the Colorado Legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards AND Benjamin Allbright.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BARB KIRKMEYER JOINS US WITH WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS As a State Senator she has an insider's view of what's happening in the Capitol building and she shares at 1pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE'VE GOT WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 So we can find out how much snow the mountains and our snowpack have gotten since last week. Fox 31's Dave Fraser pops in at 12:30 to chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Steve Moore joins me to talk about the economy before the State of the Union, then baseball eats the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOW IS THE ECONOMY DOING? Tonight is the State of the Union and President Trump is widely expected to tout economic numbers that are better than most people thought they would be. Most people is me. I'm interested in hearing anything about foreign policy. I've asked my pal and economist Steve Moore to pop in at 12:30 to give a preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Denver ended the contract with a private business to take over, Trump withdraws an endorsement, and Trump levies more tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Connor Shreve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our good friend and former KOA traffic reporter John Morrissey is retired down in Mexico so we got some boots on the ground thoughts about what's going on in Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IF IT CAN BE FOUND IN THE YELLOW PAGES GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT DO IT A longtime friend from Kentucky used to use that statement all the time when analyzing whether government should be doing some thing or another. It applies perfectly to what the City of Denver is doing to the small business that rents paddle boats at Civic Center park. Or used to anyway. I've got the Josh Catron, owner of the business that is being put out of business by the City of Denver on the show at 1 to talk about this very thing. Read more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The VA is proposing a massive rules change for disabled veterans, banning child marriages, and Michael Bennet hates wolves and wants them dead*

GOOD NEWS FOR DISABLED VETERANS, BUT ACTION IS STILL NEEDED At 12:30 today my friend and tireless advocate for veterans Rob Williams is going to join me at 12:30 to talk about a rules change that COULD have drastically affect disabled veterans and their disability rating. The VA was considering a rules change that would LOWER the disability rating of veterans whose symptoms were controlled via medication.

A new study shows Medicaid growth is killing our budget, Aurora is looking to slide backwards, and Hersey is ruining Reese's Cups. Plus Rep. Scott Bottoms joins to discuss his claims of pedophile rings at the State Capitol.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Shelby Harris.

TIME TO ROLL BACK MEDICAID GROWTH At least that is my conclusion after reading this report from the Common Sense Institute that surprised me by showing a sharp DROP in Medicaid enrollees in the last year. So why has Medicaid spending INCREASED over that same time? I've got study co-author Greg D'Argonne on at 2:30 to talk about it. Spoiler alert, administration grew at an alarming rate even as enrollment dropped.

Colorado state representative Scott Bottoms joins me to discuss his claims of pedophile rings at the State Capitol.

Busy guest day with Weather Wednesday, What Fresh Hell Is This with Barb Kirkmeyer, and Ask the Attorneys! 

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Shelby Harris.

SENATOR BARB KIRKMEYER REPORTS FROM THE CAPITOL for another segment of What Fresh Hell Is This on what the Legislature is plotting for us these days. We will absolutely talk about the prostitution legalization bill and what they DON'T want us to watch while they debate that. She is on at 1pm.

ASK THE ATTORNEYS WITH GARY, BRAD AND JUSTIN My pals from Bell and Pollock are coming in and if you've got questions about personal injury they've got answers. I've got questions about the terrible wreck down in Pueblo yesterday. They join me at 1.

IS THAT SNOW FALLING IN THE MOUNTAINS? We'll find out at 12:30 with Weather Wednesday with Fox 31's Dave Fraser. Get your weather questions ready!

Comedic magician Michael Carbonaro joins me, plus do we really need legalized prostitution in Colorado?

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards.

I DON'T WANT TO BUMP INTO MICHAEL CARBONARO Because there is a chance he will subject me to some of his magic tricks.

It's Ask Me Anything, NBC apologizes for being accurate, and it's a cold day in hail that is driving our home insurance costs.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Nick Ferguson.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards.

WHAT FRESH HELL WITH BARB KIRKMEYER as she reports on the most egregious nonsense she is dealing with the State Senate under the Gold Dome. She joins me at 1.

HOW MUCH OF OUR SNOW TOTAL IS FROM THE AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME? I saw a funky stat about this and of course I can't find it. I'm hoping Dave Fraser knows when he comes on for Weather Wednesday. Watch him and his excellent team at Fox 31, would you?