Mandy Connell

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a packed show with a diverse group of guests. First, she's joined by Gord Magill, a truck driver and author who shares his expertise on the trucking industry and its struggles. Then, Ashe Epp, a columnist and writer, joins the conversation, discussing her views on politics and the importance of being brave in a transformational season. The show also touches on topics like UFOs, the federal government's recent document dump, and the upcoming election cycle. Plus, Chad Franke to talk farming! The Western Slope is making our food. Mandy's sharp wit and insightful questions make for a thought-provoking discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THE WESTERN SLOPE IS MAKING OUR FOOD And the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union's Chad Franke joins me today to talk about the challenges they face, especially fertilizer issues that are pretty severe this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE WESTERN SLOPE IS MAKING OUR FOOD And the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union's Chad Franke joins me today to talk about the challenges they face, especially fertilizer issues that are pretty severe this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASHE IN AMERICA JOINS ME Because she is an interesting writer you should know. Ashe Epp is a writer, host, activist, and victor, fighting for issues like election integrity and more. She and I agree on some stuff, but not all. Find her excellent Substack here, and read her column in the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle weekly. She joins for the 1pm hour. You can read her latest column about the assembly process here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mandy Connell shares her thoughts on the recent Governor's forum and Victor Marx's Facebook live. She discusses how Marx's performance was more about self-aggrandizement than substantial policy discussions. Mandy highlights the lack of originality in Marx's talking points, which seemed to be a mix of what other candidates had already said. She also expresses frustration with Marx's approach to dealing with Democrats, which she believes is unrealistic. Additionally, Mandy touches on the recent bill proposed by lawmakers to provide special security and legal protections for elected officials, which she finds ironic and concerning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the world of politics and business. She discusses the latest news on Victor Marx's campaign, including some questionable fundraising practices and the use of smurfing, a tactic where donors are broken down into smaller amounts to avoid campaign finance limits. Mandy also talks to State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer about the Colorado legislature's latest moves, including a bill that would take back over-refunded TABOR dollars from taxpayers. The conversation also touches on the impact of regulations on businesses in Colorado and the state's downward spiral.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: Rick Lewis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS FROM THE GOLD DOME State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer joins at 1 to tell us what sort of nonsense is going to be inflicted on us from our Overlords.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT A DAY FOR WEATHER WEDNESDAY As Dave Fraser from Fox 31 pops on at 12:30 where we may have some snow totals to talk about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the world of Victor Marx, a gubernatorial candidate with a questionable past. She's joined by investigative reporter Cori Kennedy, who's been fact-checking Marx's claims. They discuss Marx's alleged heroics, including his supposed rescue of 45,000 people, which Kennedy reveals may be nothing more than a fabrication. The conversation also touches on Marx's martial arts background, which Kennedy questions, and the potential implications of Marx's candidacy on the Republican ticket. Mandy and Cori also explore the ethics of robot development and the need for a framework to regulate their use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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COLORADO DEMS ARE TRYING TO SCREW US ON ROADS You're not even going to believe this. Yesterday I mentioned a ballot initiative that would force the Legislature to spend money collected for roads on ACTUAL roads and not some pie in the sky multi modal crap. Now the Legislature has responded with Colorado House Bill 26-1430 bill that would significantly restructure transportation funding and reduce key user-based revenue streams contingent upon passage of a that ballot measure. They want to REDUCE the amount of money going to transportation JUST TO SCREW VOTERS WHO WANT THEIR ROADS FIXED. Club 20's Wade Haerle joins me at 2:30 to talk about why they are opposed to this awful and hateful bill. When Democrats show you who they are, pay attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE NEED TO REGULATE THE ROBOT REVOLUTION NOW And our futurist Thomas Frey is on with suggestions about how to manage the robots so they don't kill us. Here he suggests a Geneva Convention of sorts for robots to set up a framework. He explains here that any trust in robots can be destroyed in one afternoon. Here he explains the diaper test and here he digs into the Asimov test. Robots are coming to our homes and we need to get on this now before they kill us all. Thomas joins me at 1 to discuss it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE UNRAVELING OF VICTOR MARX I don't know Cori Kennedy but give this woman a Pulitzer prize for her breakdown of Victor Marx's interview Saturday on KNUS. She did a blow by blow, bit by bit deep dive into Vic's claims and they do NOT stand up to scrutiny. She is joining me at 12:15 to start unpacking it. Peter, who has a long background in martial arts, was especially vexed by the claims Vic is a 7th degree black belt and a 5th degree weapons expert. The truth is Vic's dad gave him those made up titles in a made up form of "Cajun Karate" that isn't really a thing beyond a couple of places in Louisiana where an 11 year old "black belt" was teaching it along with his parents. How do we know his dad gave them him? Vic admitted so in the interview. Today I'm going through Cori's work step by step in the hopes that some of you who are now SUPER mad at ME for calling him out can begin to understand that a man who lies about his past will lie about anything. My dime store analysis of Victor Marx is that he suffered mightily as a child at the hand's of his stepfather and because of that he has zero self esteem so he created this tough guy persona to compensate and now he actually believes his own crap. Nothing he says stands up to closer scrutiny and conveniently everyone who can confirm his stories is dead. Weird how that happens. Read Cori's step by step dismantling of the narrative that Vic used to hoover up money while giving ZERO specifics on how he plans to govern, how he would fix the roads, how he would roll back regulations all with a Democrat Legislature. Read it here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the importance of faith and its impact on happiness. She shares some surprising statistics from the General Social Survey, revealing that regular church attendance has a bigger impact on happiness than wealth. Mandy also discusses the benefits of church shopping, where she shares her own personal preferences for a pastor's style and qualifications. The conversation also touches on the topic of parenting and the role of parents in shaping their children's values and faith. With a mix of personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, Mandy explores the complexities of faith and its place in modern society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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LET'S CELEBRATE FREEDOM! I love this so much. The Rocky Mountain Voice, which you should be reading every day, is having an event to celebrate freedom and the 250th Birthday of the Greatest Nation In the World! Heidi Ganahl joins me to talk about it at 2:30! So far Nick Shirley and Greg Gutfeld will be there, and you should be too. Find out all the details by clicking here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIOUS CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR Well, most of them, one can't be bothered to put himself anywhere he doesn't control the narrative. Wednesday night at Northstar Academy in Parker Barb Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms and Greg Lopez will be participating in a forum held by Douglas County Citizenry, DougCo Republican Women, Lincoln Club of Colorado, and DougCo Young Republicans. Deborah Flora joins me at 1 to talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a range of topics, from the latest on Victor Marx's gubernatorial campaign to the importance of screen time for kids. She shares her thoughts on the UAE's decision to leave OPEC and its potential impact on oil prices. Mandy also discusses the alarming effects of excessive screen time on children's brains, citing a recent study that found a link between screen time and decreased white matter in kids' brains. She also talks about the need for a scientifically-based approach to teaching reading and the importance of dads being involved in childcare.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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the latest news and updates from the Colorado Capitol. She's joined by State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, who shares the latest on the legislative session, including a bill that could potentially eliminate TABOR refunds. Mandy also discusses the Southern Poverty Law Center's recent indictment and the implications of its actions. Additionally, she talks to Dr. Noah Kaufman, a board-certified ER doctor who's starting a free-market emergency room service, KaufCare, where patients can get transparent pricing and affordable care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS WITH BARB KIRKMEYER Our weekly update from the Colorado Capitol rolls on at 1pm. We're talking about the idiotic bills being debated and the "creative" way we balanced our budget. Barb is joining me this Friday at 1 as Candidate Barb Kirkmeyer to talk about her run for Governor. We try to separate the two. She was the only Republican to vote for the finalized budget, we shall find out why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS WITH BARB KIRKMEYER Our weekly update from the Colorado Capitol rolls on at 1pm. We're talking about the idiotic bills being debated and the "creative" way we balanced our budget. Barb is joining me this Friday at 1 as Candidate Barb Kirkmeyer to talk about her run for Governor. We try to separate the two. She was the only Republican to vote for the finalized budget, we shall find out why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 So get your weather questions ready for Fox 31 Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a variety of topics, including the importance of the "zipper merge" in traffic, the potential benefits of extending bar hours in Denver, and a hilarious game where Mandy reveals which concert she's never attended. Mandy also discusses the latest news on the UAE's exit from OPEC, the challenges facing Iran's economy, and the importance of appreciating the sacrifices of veterans. Additionally, they chat with Audrey and Matt from Plum Creek Garden Market about gardening trends and tips for the season. And of course, NOW YOU KNOW with Chad Bowar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPRING IS SPRINGING! And the nice folks from Plum Creek Garden Market are in to talk about planting for spring and what the hot new plants for this year are. Find their locations by clicking here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mandy Connell discusses the recent White House Correspondence dinner incident, where a gunman attempted to shoot President Trump. She shares her personal experience of attending the event and the Secret Service's swift response. Mandy also touches on the topic of the left's response to the incident, highlighting the contrast between their condemnation of violence and their own violent rhetoric. Additionally, she delves into the world of Gen Z, discussing their financial decisions and the importance of saving and investing wisely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on the show, we're talking about prescription take-back day and the importance of safely disposing of unused medications. Mandy's joined by George Taylor, the DEA's Diversion Program Manager, to discuss the event and how it's making a difference in our community. They dive into the details of the program, including how to safely dispose of medications and the benefits of participating. Mandy also shares some personal stories and experiences related to prescription medication and the impact it can have on individuals and families. It's a crucial conversation that's sure to raise awareness and encourage action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're diving into a fun and lighthearted segment with the gang. They're testing their knowledge with a series of quirky questions, from the definition of the word "arboreal" to the title of a classic Prince album. Along the way, they're sharing laughs, making dad jokes, and even learning a thing or two. It's a hilarious and entertaining ride that's sure to put a smile on your face. Join Rob, Zach, Mandy, and Josh as they play a game of "Jeopardy" style trivia and see who comes out on top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mandy Connell is joined by George Taylor, the DEA's Diversion Program manager, to talk about National Prescription Take Back Day. George shares the importance of safely disposing of unused medications to prevent addiction and potential loss of life. He explains how the event provides a safe and anonymous way for community members to turn in their unwanted, unused, and expired medications. George also discusses the everyday opportunity to dispose of medications through the DEA's year-round take back campaign and the process of safely collecting and incinerating the substances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the fascinating story of Victor Marx, a gubernatorial candidate with a mysterious past. She explores his claims of being a seventh-degree black belt in ketchie Do, a martial art he proudly wears as part of his identity. Mandy digs into the history of ketchie Do, revealing a web of lies and exaggerations surrounding its creator, Karl Marx, Victor's biological father. The conversation also touches on the state's budget crisis, the business climate in Colorado, and the latest news on the weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BARB KIRKMEYER FOR WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS From the State Capitol. I've got to ask her how I missed that a year when we were told that we had a $1.3 billion dollar "shortfall" the budget still grew by $3 billion dollars. She joins me at 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 And we're going to talk to Fox 31's Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser about what a SUPER El Nino means for summer as well as getting your weather questions answered. We've got some severe weather warnings for the state happening today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a Douglas County controversy surrounding a proposed sports complex on contaminated land. She's joined by Denise Martinez, a concerned citizen who's organizing opposition to the project. They discuss the potential risks to children's health and the lack of transparency in the county's decision-making process. Mandy also touches on the American Dream, exploring the idea that success is still attainable in the US, despite what some might say. Plus, she delves into a story about Victor Marx, a gubernatorial candidate accused of gun running, and talks with Rich Guggenheim, a candidate running for Senate District 25.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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RICH GUGGENHEIM IS RUNNING FOR OFFICE! Our favorite Gay is fresh off the fight to keep boys out of girl's spaces and jumping into the political scene by running for office in Senate District 25! He joins me at 2:30 to talk about it and probably win at Of the Day again. His kickoff is tomorrow night! Find all the details and find out more about Rich here. His kickoff is at 7pm tomorrow night at Satire Brewing in Thornton. Find his website here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHY DID DOUGCO TAKE CONTAMINATED LAND FOR KIDS TO PLAY ON? That's the question my guest at 1 and so many other have about a land deal done by the Three Kings Of the County Commission Douglas County. They want to build a massive sports complex called Zebulon, but they did a land swap with a developer who didn't want to have to worry about contamination from the old Dupont factory. Now the county is going to put a bunch of ball fields on TOP of the contamination or leave the taxpayers on the hook for any further mitigation that needs to be done. To say citizens are MAD is an understatement. Denise Martinez is trying to inform her neighbors about what's going on, and I'm talking to her at 1 about it. Find out more at Denise's blog here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the world of Victor Marx, a Colorado politician with a mysterious past. She shares her thoughts on his documentary, where he claims to be a high-risk humanitarian, and questions the authenticity of his story. Mandy also discusses the changing landscape of entertainment and monoculture, reminiscing about the good old days when everyone watched the same TV shows. Plus, she talks to Britta Horn, the former chair of the Colorado Republican Party, about her tumultuous year in office and the party's internal struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ABOUT BLACK BELT STATUS I spent this past weekend digging into claims made by Victor Marx. One of the ones I found the most curious is his claim that he is a "7th degree black belt in Cajun Karate Keichu-do a mixture of Karate / Jui-jitsu/ boxing" and it is a martial arts style created by Victor's late father Karl Marx. I tried to find out how one moves from belt to belt and couldn't find anything, and since that is a mystery, I thought we'd do some digging into more traditional forms of martial arts to see how it compares to jiu jitsu in terms of becoming a black belt. Today I've got an actual black belt in jiu jitsu Seth Rodenbaugh on at 2:30 to talk martial arts for a minute. He also happens to be half of the broadcast team with Of the Day Rob for From the Ashes podcast, which is a veteran focused show, and you can find their Facebook page here and their podcast here. Seth is also the owner of Obsidian Martial Arts in Parker, which you can find here, and a longtime blackbelt under Robert Drysdale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRITA HORN TRIED I know she did, but the job of Chairperson of the Colorado Republican party, rife with factions determined to burn it all down as long as they "win", is like wrangling a hornets nest and and an angry ferret at the same time. What a horrible gig. Brita stepped down after relentless attacks, sabotage by the outgoing administration and a lack of funds that borders on devastating. She joins me at 1 to talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.