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It's no-holds barred as Gary, Dee and Lyn discuss topics of local, national and international concern. Politics, religion, and reality are on the table. Who's on the menu this week?

Gary Casimir, Dee LaRock, Lyn Myers


    • Oct 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Westside Fire Evacuation Concerns.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 38:14


    https://www.change.org/EvacuationModelingSavesLives https://www.westsidewatch.org/evacuation-modeling-request WARNING! This podcast is a prime example of elected officials and a city administration NOT listening to the people in order to protect the incompetent and special interests at the expense of citizens, their lives, and property. Developers spent upwards of $2 million buying our City Council, and they are delivering as programmed - not only that, Councilmember Risley and Councilmember Leinweber are boldly saying we need to approve these developments faster as their citizens stand before them in tears.  So, we must have a fund ready to file lawsuits on the most egregious developments that risk human and animal life.  It's our only hope, and if everyone gives just a little, it can grow to be a significant fund to help stop these continual risks to our public safety until we get better leadership.     Isn't it worth it to skip a latte or burger for a day and donate that to save lives?   Legal Defense Fund (we are tax deductible):  http://spot.fund/rnqn7sc  

    The 2022 Mid-Term Elections discussed by the Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 51:48


    Happy Veterans Day. The discussion is about the results of the election, Wokeness, and will Trump leave or stay? WARNING! : At one point this podcast goes off the rails. 

    Is election polling accurate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 49:10


    What is the best poll? Should election strategy be driven by polling? Keystone. Rank Choice Voting. Inflation. Has the Federal Reserve made some mis-steps? Is there room for political violence in our system? Will Twitter survive? 

    Candidate David Torres for Colorado's Congressional 5th District speaks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 55:50


    David Torres message: I'm better than Congressman Doug Lamborn. This Young Turk speaks from the heart. He's very passionate about being a congressman and serving ALL his constituents. Hear what David's vision is for Colorado's Congressional 5th District.  Which brings us to the question: What has Congressman Doug Lamborn really done for the 5th Congressional District in Colorado? 

    Veterans discuss the Republican Commitment to America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 53:28


    You'd be surprised how many of our countrymen & women are on Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid and the dollars attached to those programs. We circle around to what conservatism is and isn't. Is there battle lines being drawn in school regarding Inclusion? What's a good definition of Wokness? It might not be what you think. Is the Republican candidate for governor in Colorado really qualified for the job? Are there really serious issues at the southern border? Are Republicans anti-family? Against people fleeing Marxist governments? Wet foot. Dry foot. What is it? 

    Topics that really aren't being talked about.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 59:57


    Young people cannot afford to stay in Colorado Springs? Is a space age economy the way to go? Wokeness at the United States Air Force Academy? Really? Congressman Doug Lamborn pretends to support our military. But in reality, does he? Is Congressman Lamborn undermining our National Defense? What do female soldiers, sailor, Marines, and airmen bring to the table?  Russia is going to the antique store for its military equipment as they're giving the Ukrainians their latest equipment----FREE!

    Republicans are NOT Conservative

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 57:40


    Hyper nationalism? Republican leaning law enforcement. Image between police and firemen. Profiling by law enforcement is a real thing. What is "Stacking charges?" What's with this "Warrior Cop" image? Should it be toned down? Why is it necessary? Are Republican influenced law enforcement trying to restart the "War on Drugs?" Radical Republicans. How do we speak about policies without stepping into the political realm? Do we break our troops? What is the long term effect of two years of Covid-19 on the educational system? 

    Why do Hispanics register and vote at a lower rate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 60:49


    Is there a language barrier? Is there a cultural barrier? Are the ballots in the correct language? Is this a multi-generational problem? Are Hispanics being left out? How about the Hispanic community taking the initiative? Messaging. Terminology.  Who is the "Commitment to America" really for? Hint! It ain't you.

    Regina English Candidate for Colorado House District 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 59:00


    Our panel drills Regina English through the topics of education, activism, Critical Race Theory, removing barriers, affordable housing, economic development, and Voting.

    Lunch w/ Congressman Lamborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 50:45


    Rank Choice Voting upset. Medical Marijuana. Signups with the VA for the PACT Act. Why are military families going to a food bank? Our resident legal eagle gives his perspective on Mar-A-Largo. To classify or to un-classify? That is the question. Who does it? Events coming up. 

    The timely topic of student loan forgiveness.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 58:09


    Lunch with Congressman Lamborn? We'll hopefully hear the details next week. We have a verbal graphic presented by Joe Reagan to help you understand three (3) ways to plan for your educational/financial future. Gov't debt? Does the student loan forgiveness program really cause inflation? How does Conservatism work within the education picture? John Foley explains. Have you ever heard of an income sharing agreement? Should students take a "gap year" between high school graduation and the first semester of college? Are the "Ivy League" schools really out of reach for our active duty, veterans, and their families? 

    Rob Rogers Candidate for Colorado House District 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 54:12


    You get Rob Rogers' views on Education, Fire Mitigation, Kitchen Table Issues plus many more topics. Unvarnished and unedited. A must listen to podcast.

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    A veterans Perspective: Should opposing political parties support each other's candidates?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 52:52


    Democrats paying for radical Republican candidates? Good idea? Radical Libertarians. Neo-Confederate. Freedom from consequences. The local GOP. Are they eating their young? Groups against the FBI. China. 

    Military personnel as public school teachers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 51:28


    Active military as un-credentialed teachers? Do you know what the FASTER program is? Eleven senators prove they don't support the troops. A discussion of TRICARE. Four day weekends? Another acronym for you: DONSA. Lamborn AGAIN?

    Congressman Doug Lamborn says it too expensive to support Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 56:50


    Why should Veterans sign up for the Burn Pit Registry at the VA? Forty-one Senators voted against the PACT Act. Is Republican supporting of the Troops a Fraud? Why are the military and law enforcement placed in untenable positions? What is 6Triple8?  Who are the first kids to enter the juvenile justice system? Is there an over-criminalization of young people? Does it affect recruiting efforts of our military? 

    Congressman Lamborn votes against your daughter, wife, granddaughter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 52:25


    The recent spat of legislation in Congress pertaining to Women's rights and Roe vs. Wade, Congressman Lamborn has voted against. Congressman Lamborn is pro-life for himself but not you. According to Lamborn, Veteran's medical is too expensive and votes against helping our Veterans. There's a discussion on Separation of Church & State. What is the PACT Act? Do you know what's in the Tea Party/Republican platform?

    Lt. Col. John Foley Candidate for El Paso, Colorado County Sheriff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 58:47


    A candid Q& A w/ John Foley. John Foley discusses his position on the oath of office for the El Paso County Sheriff and the Red Flag law. Mental health for deputies and prisoners alike. Suicide. Drug and Alcohol abuse. Domestic abuse.

    David Torres Candidate for Colorado Congressional District 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 55:08


    A candid Q&A with candidate David Torres. The panel grills Mr. Torres on healthcare, what the Colorado Congressional 5th needs, reaching out to ALL constituents, anti-trust, and other topics. The panel is not lobbing softballs. This is an honest and candid discussion. 

    GUNS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 56:24


    The new Gun law. A Second Amendment discussion. Will Harding schools really work? How great is the Mental Health Issue or is it? Will this change Veterans Suicide rates?

    Roe vs. Wade from a Veterans perspective.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 56:08


    What are 4 things that President Biden can do after the Supreme Court decision regarding Roe vs. Wade?  We also discuss the primaries, the 1/6 commission and economics which affects all veterans.

    How is food insecurity solved for Junior Enlisted personnel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 52:49


    Mt. Carmel, Care & Share, and Feed America are taking care of our troops and their food insecurities. Where is Congressman Lamborn? Better yet, Where is YOUR congressman? Nowhere to be found. Is cheap money exacerbating the housing  problem for our Junior Enlisted and their families? What politicians are looking for solutions and delivering on them?  Could a pay raise for Veterans and Retirees spawn investments in other areas and industries? 

    Is it a First Amendment issue or failure to obey a direct order?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 56:52


    Is refusing a direct order affect the readiness of a military unit? Does military readiness take precedence? Medical readiness? Could those objectors fall under a certain political philosophy that is NOT compatible with a military organization? Are local churches connected to Militia groups? Armchair constitutionalists. Are these people who cannot see the future and want to live some fantasy thinking that things will be ok with a oligarch/theological leadership? Can you name a country that has survived under an oligarch/theological leadership that benefited its people?

    PACT Legislation aka Burn Pit Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 53:43


    With the passage of the PACT legislation, VA benefits are expanded to include Viet Nam Veterans. No waiting another 50 years. Are policies preventing studies that will improve healthcare for Veterans and retirees? Is the VA healthcare system an early warning system for society at large? AKA "The Canary in the Coalmine." The Space force is discussed looking at the financial impact to Colorado Springs. Will the impact be monetary or psychological if it stays or goes? We couldn't help ourselves. We put Congressman Lamborn in our sites and it wasn't pretty. He continues voting against the troops and, would you believe it, children. 

    Foreign Affairs Security Policy NATO Security Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 53:53


    Is Putin now a political liability? Why did he invade Ukraine? Has his "Friendship Policy" with China worked out? The Russian military appears to be outmoded and obsolete. With China's economic ties to Taiwan, will they proceed cautiously? Is it necessary to win the political objective or only the war? Does the U.S. and the rest of the world need to re-think a different way of dealing with Russia? 

    Veterans becoming Politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 58:53


    We've lost the veterans from the "Greatest Generation" in Congress who have served as guides into the late 20th century. Isn't it time we replaced them with veterans from the current generation. Should veterans run for political office at the local, county, state, and federal levels? Will they bring what is really needed to our political establishments: Leadership? Do the current crop of politicians really represent their constituents or are they worried about their next election and their moneyed donors with their siloed mentality? Do political strategists really bring anything to the table for the candidates they support?  What is the most trusted government organization? What does the military teach us?   

    Our homeless military veterans have other options for living safely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 56:17


    A timely interview with the CEO, Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares. She describes what is offered to her clients including veterans: shelter, food, clothes, a hand up. Her personal stories are touching and heartfelt. She describes her experience with the drug issues from Westside Cares perspective. Did you know that Westside Cares offers help to middleclass people that have the "sudden emergency" happen? Learn who the surprise supporter during the Pandemic is. 

    Veteran's Suicide Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 57:07


    Is there ONE cause of veteran's suicide? Questions need to be asked and it's challenging. Do you know what the warning signs are? Are rural veterans getting short changed? What does a veteran look like? 

    Life Changing Experiences from Berlin Afghanistan Viet Nam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 57:00


    What are the recurring themes from John Mikos, Kent Jarnig, John Foley, and Joe Reagan? Could they be 1) The human element; 2) The political nature of military force needs to be carefully considered; 3) Proud association with the military?

    The Military Draft--History Present Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 59:55


    What does it take to service in our military?  Selective Service Board. What do they do? Conscripts: Where should they be placed? 

    Understanding why veterans and active duty personnel join militant groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 62:01


    Hate Groups. Extremist Groups. White Power Movement. White Supremacy. Propaganda. Misinformation. It's all cover here.

    Mt. Carmel Veterans' Center has a lot to offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 57:28


    This podcast gives so many new insights into Mt. Carmel Veterans' Center. Don't be afraid to pick up the phone or walk through the door. You'll be glad you did. With wrap around services, you won't be left out or standing alone. Mt. Carmel Veterans' Center has so much to offer veterans, their families and active duty personnel. 

    Veteran Suicide Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 59:56


    This is something we don't like to talk about. But we will. Questions are asked. Answers you haven't heard are spoken. What is pre-crisis intervention?

    Is VA Healthcare as good or better than the private sector?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 55:50


    Our special guest today is Thomas R. Talamante, Associate Director, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. You'll get the straight information from our guest.  What is VA health chat? VA healthy veteran? Why do I need to call 1.888.336.8260? You can wait to sign up for VA Healthcare, right? What do you do about your medical records? How much can you do online? Do you need to go in person for an appointment? 

    VA Disability; The Good, Not so Good, and Confusing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 58:00


    We have 31 questions for you. Let us know how you do. Learning the In's & Outs of the VA system. Does the VA track the abusers in the system? If you think PTSD goes away or improves, think again. The VA is for BOTH men and women. There's lots of misinformation about the VA out there. Are the right questions being asked by the veteran? The medical staff? We're here to help.

    A Conversation about Ukraine from a Different Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 46:59


    We've changed. We're going for a geography, history, and propaganda lesson. Hang On!

    A Cornucopia of Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 32:08


    Mark Cuban's low-cost drugs. Frank Luntz, a Republican pollster, has an epiphany. Ten years to get a Mitigation Committee together in Colorado Springs? No hurry here. Lamborn is in hot water. Ethics committee on one side and a couple of primary challengers on the other. Why are Right Wingers so angry? Republican challengers to Sen. Michael Bennet. Good news. 

    Aren't hyphenated Americans really Americans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 54:52


    Mitch McConnell has inserted foot in mouth. Congressman Doug Lamborn keeps outdoing himself. Texas is continually in the news. Texas has maternity deserts.  Looks like the 14th Amendment will be coming into play. Who is Letitia James? Hey, Guys! Is your world shrinking because of Covid variants? Is Faith a barrier to getting the Covid vaccines?  Does it look like interest rate hikes are in your future? ACA has open enrollment. What do Intellectual and Developmental disabilities have to do with Covid variants? 

    No punches are pulled in this Peak Reality Check episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 36:48


    The strike at Kings Soopers (aka Kroeger) is getting no sympathy for management from these quarters. Omicron surge is making universities in Colorado rethink their policies. The Colorado Secretary of State is definitely NOT abusing her authority. Viona pharmaceutical is putting out some nasty stuff for Type II Diabetic patients. The Supreme Court is meddling in an area that it doesn't belong which can have long term negative consequences plus will it legalize Bribery? Why is this non-profit college still in business? Did you know that the American Legislative Exchange Council ( of which your Republican representative might be a member ) is supporting Hate Groups?

    Lots of people in this session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 55:17


    New CDC guidelines. What's this religious exemption for Navy Seals? Are schools and universities heading back to virtual learning? The Marshal fire. How bad? Peter Navarro writes a "Tell All." Or was it a confession? Sean Hannity steps on "It" and in "It." Adios, Devin Nunes. Is the U.S. "Royale Organized Crime Family" having a garage sale? What is Ethylene Oxide? We close with the housing outlook for 2022.

    Why do men want to control women?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 63:50


    This weeks' episode is really running the gamut of news items to end year. What is the most celebrated holiday in the world? Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting a new twist on Texas' abortion law. Rand Paul is being his hypocritical self again. Some organizations are not happy about eliminating Surprise Billing. Do you think Broadband is necessary for Tele-medicine? What's going on with the 1/6 committee? The 2022 NDAA is discussed. Why the increase? Congressman Lamborn has challengers lining up to primary him. Could this finally be the end for him? Will his replacement be any better for the constituents of Colorado's 5th? Will his next job be as a greeter at a local Wal-Mart? 

    Three Democratic State Legislators will offer a Reproductive Health Equity Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 55:59


    Colorado State University why oh why? Congress Critter Lamborn introduces HR6099 this past week and we give you a history lesson on this legislation. Lamborn also shows his connection to the Family Research Council, a Hate Group identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The Family Policy Alliance, birthed by Focus on the Family, offers their 2 cents. Is the Second Amendment eating the First Amendment? What is the American Hoax? Public hearings for the 1/6 commission? It's about time. The Women's Self Protection act needs to be passed. Pronto!

    A Potpourri of News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 54:56


    China's nuclear program is expanding. Austria is doing what? Again? You'll love what the 28 western counties of Colorado are doing or not doing regarding Covid-19. The BLM (the other BLM) is heading back to Washington D. C. Boulder county has solved the religious exemption problem regarding Covid-19 vaccinations.  Did Alex Jones lose his 4th court case? Boo Hoo! Congressman Gaetz is shopping for a cell mate. Should Michael Flynn's retirement pension be revoked? What's the Squid Game? Why aren't people going back to work? Is it time DOD's budget was cut? 

    John Foley, A Russian Analyst, discusses Afghanistan and Iraq

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 48:02


    Congressman Lamborn steps in it again. I guess he can't help himself in his quest to throw shade at President Biden.  John Foley discusses Afghanistan and the issues facing the Taliban --like the broken economy/healthcare system; and women not wanting to go back to the suppressive regime of the past. Iraq and Iran have similar problems regarding protestors of the past being elected to political offices.  Facebook is discussed and is the Republican Party becoming the Marxist or Bolsheviks of 21st Century America?   

    Colorado Springs Election Results for November 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 58:02


    Then there's that one WTF moment for Moffat County, Colorado. You could call that the worst outcome for an election. The War on Christmas is coming back. Can't we give it a break for once? Apparently there's a certain faction of our society that don't want their children to think for themselves. The kids don't stand a chance of rising to full their potential. Who needs innovation, right? What are Parental Rights? Is this a new buzzword for agitating people who are basically ignorant about what should be taught in schools? Are these people the future book burners? Lyn explains the "Missing White Girl Syndrome." Congressman Lamborn earns another FOSA. That's 3 in 2 weeks. Will he every stop? Stay tuned.

    So you want to try Ivermectin to cure your Covid-19?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 56:22


    What is Ataxic? There's a change in U.S. passports. Will it affect you? Is it because of Aliens coming? The National Nurses Union is ticked and they're not being quiet about it. Are you tired of the happenings going on around you? There's something ridiculous going on with the USPS. The Parable of the Drowning Man with a new twist. It's Striketober month. Child labor is making a comeback. This could be an employer's dream. A judge stands up for the rule of law. There's a Wisconsin judge who as lost his marbles. Florida's governor "Insantis" is still trying to make points with who knows who. 

    Do you have a Right to...........................?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 60:03


    Congressman Lamborn earned 2 FOSA this week. He's on a roll with misinformation. Does anyone really believe or listen to him? Did you know that the Greatest Generation, which included your grandfather, grandmother, and possibly father and mother, was Antifa?  What is Stealthing? Gender neutral toy sets. What's this world coming to?  Colorado passed two laws regarding healthcare for Transgendered people. A positive? Will the Evangelical community go nuts? Jobs? People are quitting. Kansas is a safe haven for women wanting an Abortion.........................................for now.

    We've Got Good News--One American News backers have been outed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 61:42


    Good News: A Malaria vaccine has been developed. Say good-bye to Quinine. Covid-19 cases are decreasing. But, what about Covid-19 breakthroughs? Are Critical Standards of Care good news? How can that be good news? Get your wallet ready for the Covid pill. Is Senator Manchin being a Putz? How's the marriage between QAnon conspiracists and the White Evangelical pastors working out? 

    How does the U.S. rank as far as Healthcare, Pensions. and Freedom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 61:01


    An El Paso County ballot issue that is short on substance and long on nothing is discussed by Dee and from there the topic goes downhill. Is there a comparison of Apples and Potatoes? Are you informed? Does Senator Joe Manchin want to save the planet? He thinks the U.S. will become an entitled nation. Will it? Hypocrisy? Wyoming the shrinking state. Do you think Wyoming has anything in common with Jonestown? What does the 8:1 ratio signify?  We do end with Good News.

    The National Defense Authorization Act--a Christmas tree or.........

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 62:08


    Congressman Doug Lamborn put on his shirt with an "S" and singlehandedly wrestled the NDAA legislation through Congress. Yeah! Right! Ever hear of the Combatant Commanders Priority List? Neither have we. What's vaccine exemptions got to do with the NDAA? Why would a person who had Covid-19 and received a vaccine want that in the NDAA?  Kenneth Copeland, a megachurch pastor, wants his parishioners to supply him with "another" private jet. "Praise the Lord and fuel the Lear." Mary Trump describes her "Dumbest" relative. No surprise here. Are the patients in charge of the Insane Asylum? Covide-19 maps. Does the 1033 program get a makeover? 

    What's Wrong with Our Country?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 55:27


    White Supremacists. The DC rally. Has the former guy lost interest? Mississippi and Federal dollars. Does Idaho have a Covid-19/Delta variant problem? Other Covid-19 stats. The Rights favorite web provider got hacked. Who did it? Tweets from the California recall election. 

    Vaccine Mandates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 59:25


    Congressman Doug Lamborn shoots his mouth off..............again. Presidential mandates? Who's issued them? Is a booster on the way? What's the hospitalization cost of treating Covid-19/Delta?  How's El Paso County fairing?  Does the Handmaiden's Tale relate to what's happening in Texas? How can an ordinance in a Podunk town, Waskom, in Texas blow up Roe vs. Wade? Is Texas trying to gut our Constitution?  The rally at the U.S. Capitol, will it be the second insurrection? 

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