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The latest battle in Colorado's age-old power struggle between the state government and local municipalities played out in Douglas County this week, with surprising results! A vast majority of residents opposed the conservative county commissioners' bid for “home rule” authority, but what does that vote mean for the rest of the Denver metro area? Former DougCo politics reporter McKenna Harford joins host Bree Davies and one of our favorite regular guests, Keith Garcia, artistic director for the Sie FilmCenter, to talk about the shocker in DougCo, as well as the drama around PrideFest this weekend, and share their wins and fails of the week.  Are you celebrating Pride this weekend? Where? How? We want to hear about the highlights, lowlights, and all your Pride weekend stories! Save the City Cast Denver hotline in your phone now — 720-500-5418. Call or text this weekend, and you might hear your message on the show! Bree talked about the Federal Theatre. Keith mentioned Rosenburgers and the Pride parade being rerouted. McKenna talked about teens in Northfield and the Denver Animal Shelter. We also mentioned our guide to Pride this year.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch the Friday show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this June 26th episode: RAQC City & County Denver Tech Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DOUGCO SAYS NO THANK YOU And hooboy it was a butt kicking.WEATHER WEDNESDAY IS BACK! Because I'm back! Fox 31s Dave Fraser joins us at 12:30 to let us know what's coming up this week and take your questions.WAR HISTORIAN PAUL RAHE ON TODAY To talk about how Israel being at war with Iran is the natural conclusion to the attacks of October 7th, and why it is in our best interest that Israel win. He joins me at 1pm to discuss. Find out more about Paul at https://www.hillsdale.edu/faculty/paul-rahe/ or http://www.paularahe.com/IS SOCIAL SECURITY BROKE? I saw this story recently and had to sort of roll my eyes, even though this directly affects my ability to retire. Social Security will have to cut benefits in 2033 because they are running out of money. I've got Mike Murphy with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget at 2:30 and we will talk about what needs to happen to prevent this from happening. Learn more about the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget here.

I was so unconvinced by either of my guests the other day regarding whether to vote yes or no on Douglas County Home Rule (and, to be clear, I don't vote in DougCo) that I'm doing it again. Two guests, one after the other -- not at the same time, offering their views. This time the "no" side goes first.

I was so unconvinced by either of my guests the other day regarding whether to vote yes or no on DougCo Home Rule (and, to be clear, I don't vote in DougCo) that I'm doing it again. Two guests, one after the other -- not at the same time, offering their views. This time the "no" side goes first.Barry Eisler is a former CIA operations officer (meaning an active spy) who I was connected with by my friend Dan Hoffman, former 3-time CIA station chief, including in Moscow. He's a multi-time best-selling author and his newest is a political thriller (not a spy novel) entitled "The System".ADM James Stavridis is a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and SouthCom commander. He's a best-selling author of both fiction and non-fiction. We'll discuss his take on the Iran/Israel war and it's place in larger Middle East dynamics.

Abe Laydon is a current Douglas County Commissioner and in favor of home rule. Lora Thomas is a former Douglas County Commissioner and opposed to home rule.

Watch out criminals! Douglas County Sheriffs just got THE GRAPPLER!

MORE ON WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE NO ON DOUGCO ON HOME RULE I've said it before, I am NOT opposed to the concept of moving Douglas County to a Home Rule style of governance, but I am very much opposed to the way this is being handled in Douglas County and will be voting no. If you need more reasons to vote no, listen up at 1 when longtime GOPer and former County Commissioner Steve Boand joins me with a list of reasons.

Three Douglas County elementary schools have been voted on to be closed and consolidated into other schools in the district. Meghan Markle's new podcast has not been doing well!

Three Douglas County elementary schools have been voted on to be closed and consolidated into other schools in the district.

Sheriff Darren Weekly is working in tandem with 23rd District Attorney George Brauchler on a law and order agenda in Douglas County, but spillover criminal elements from Denver and statewide make this a daunting challenge on a daily basis. Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams, filling in for Dan, asks him about the direction of public safety and law enforcement in Colorado.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HOME RULE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY? My friend Deborah Flora joins me at 1pm today to talk about an upcoming event open to the public put together by Douglas County Citizenry to let people ask questions about the proposal. Mark your calendar.

Heidi Ganahl fills in for Dan, who's in court all week working a case, and welcomes Kim Gilmartin and Ellie Reynolds into the studio to discuss their fight for a charter school in Douglas County that is meeting plenty of resistance from the Left.

We can't wait for the parade this weekend! Wendy Williams went out to dinner last night with her niece. Her living facility says she broke the law by doing so. NASA Astronauts Butch and Suni were all set to be going back to Earth this morning after being stuck in space for almost 9 months, but the rescue mission was scrubbed at the last minute. DougCO law enforcement are on the lookout for thieves that have been using WIFI jammers in the Highlands Ranch Area. A woman driving down i70 was suddenly hit by a storm gate that closed on it own. CDOT denied her claim saying they weren't aware that that was a problem, but then someone else came forward saying the same thing happened to them two years ago. Bo Nix has a lame list of favorite stadium foods. A woman was stranded for 6 days after crashing into a ditch. This weekend is expected to be one of the busiest spring break travel weekends ever. PSA don't put nail glue in your eyes.

NASA Astronauts Butch and Suni were all set to be going back to Earth this morning after being stuck in space for almost 9 months, but the rescue mission was scrubbed at the last minute. DougCO law enforcement are on the lookout for thieves that have been using WIFI jammers in the Highlands Ranch Area. A woman driving down i70 was suddenly hit by a storm gate that closed on it own. CDOT denied her claim saying they weren't aware that that was a problem, but then someone else came forward saying the same thing happened to them two years ago. Bo Nix has a lame list of favorite stadium foods.

DougCO law enforcement are on the lookout for thieves that have been using WIFI jammers in the Highlands Ranch Area.

WHO WILL RUN THE DOUGCO GOP NEXT YEAR? There are elections for new leadership coming up and my friend Deborah Flora has arranged a forum where candidates will appear to answer questions from people who want to know more about them. Deborah joins me at 12:30 to talk about it and tell you where and when you can join and you can find out more here. I think this a great idea and would love to see other county GOP organizations do something similar.

WHY DIDN'T DOUGCO CALL OFF SCHOOL? I have no clue what the rest of the metro was like this morning but we got a BUNCH OF SNOW in Douglas County this morning the roads were an absolute mess and they didn't call off school. I've got Douglas County Superintendent on for a minute to talk about the how and why of how these decisions should be made at 12:30.

George Brauchler held a unifying press conference with members of law enforcement in the new 23rd judicial district, where he'll be sworn in as district attorney in mid-January, vowing to crack down on skyrocketing crime in Douglas County and warning would-be criminals to stay out of his jurisdiction.Jennifer Daies, Program Director of all Samaritan House shelters,speaks to the need of her program's offerings, client services, and shares inspiring success stories.

Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute, joins Dan to brag about his new, taxpayer-subsidized Nissan Leaf purchase.He also discusses his eye-opening interview with Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly about gang infiltration in and around Denver - including intelligence from outside Colorado suggesting Tren de Aragua has been given the green light to shoot at police officers.Independence Institute on X: "Gangs taking over apartment complexes? According to Sheriff Weekly of Douglas County @dcsheriff it's happening. Jon Caldara sits down with Sheriff Weekly for an explosive Devil's Advocate you don't want to miss. #coleg #copolitics #TrendeAragua https://t.co/o6cpaHjsIB" / XLora Thomas joins Dan to discuss her early resignation from the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, citing mistreatment and harassment from fellow officials.Douglas County commissioner resigns over alleged harassment | News | coloradopolitics.com

AI COMES TO DOUGCO SCHOOLS And when I heard Superintendent Erin Kane on the news talking about the new relationship with Kahn Academy's AI program I wanted to know more so Erin joins me at 1 to discuss it.

Hour 2 - BJ had it all planed out. A week in Florida's Panama City. He could give diving and enjoy the beach with his wife and Frog. Now though, his vacation is ruined. The Parker Mansion Party has been shutdown by the DougCo sheriff! 

The Parker Mansion Party has been shutdown by the DougCo sheriff

Last night USA soccer lost to France in their first match of the Olympic games. The Olympics opening ceremony is officially tomorrow. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's brother was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault in connection with a fight at Ball Arena during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in April.BJ had it all planed out. A week in Florida's Panama City. He could give diving and enjoy the beach with his wife and Frog. Now though, his vacation is ruined. The Parker Mansion Party has been shutdown by the DougCo sheriff! The Prime Minister from Israel was staying in the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC. Protestors stormed the building and unleashed a plague of bugs on hotel. Southwest has announced that after 50 years of cattle call style seating they will be moving to assigned seats. Today is Miracle treat day! Go to DQ and get a blizzard to help out Children's Hospital! Both Post Malone and Luke Combs plus MGK and Jellyroll have new songs coming tomorrow! There is a company that is planning on installing an Ammo Vending Machine in Denver. 

Celebrate the end of Colfax Week with our Ultimate Colfax Playlist! Presented by our sponsors at the Colfax Ave BID, you can listen along and enjoy special deals up and down Colfax this weekend at Colfax's Independents Day It's Friday, and we're rounding up the biggest stories of the week. First up, rich people in the ‘burbs are trying to block an office-to-residential building conversion and definitely don't want a McDonald's in their neighborhood. Then, Aurora unveiled plans for a new Zyn factory, but will it be built soon enough to get Gen Z the flavored nicotine packets they love? Producer Paul Karolyi and Host Bree Davies are joined by Colorado Community Media's DougCo and Castle Rock reporter McKenna Harord to dig into these stories, plus DCPA's controversial new immersive show, where to find real French bread, and more highs and lows of the week.  Are you down for a Bike Scavenger Hunt? We're partnering with Bike Streets for a two-month bike adventure taking you to some of our favorite spots all over the city. Get the week's clue in our newsletter every Friday, solve the riddle, send us a selfie outside the destination, and you'll be eligible to win some epic prizes!  McKenna mentioned this story about a Castle Rock church wanting to open a homeless shelter and the French bakery in a King Soopers. Bree talked about the GoFundMe for her neighbor who was killed by a drunk driver.  What do you think about the new Zyn factory coming to Aurora? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Colfax Ave BID Friends of Chamber Music - Use code FCMST20 on the promotions tab on the ticketing page for a 20% discount. Regional Air Quality Council The University of Denver - Apply for DU's new affordable housing certificate program by July 31! PineMelon Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOHN CARSON WANTS TO BE A DOUGCO COMMISSIONER And I'm gonna ask him at 2:30 why he wants to join the soap opera and I'm going to vote for him. Find out more about him here.

DOUGCO COUNTY COMMISSIONER ON AT 2:30 I normally don't cover state House and Senate races because there are too many of them. However, the soap opera in DougCo continues as a cabal of people supporting a ridiculously unfeasible water plan have decided to relentlessly attack Lora Thomas during her time on the DougCo commission and are now doing the same to her in her HD 43 race. I'm bringing her on just to irritate the cabal if I'm honest. She joins me at 2:30.

Dan asks for the best advice your dad ever gave you in advance of Father's Day this weekend.Jerry Sonnenberg joins Dan to update his campaign in the GOP primary for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, culminating with June 25th's election.Priscilla Rahn joins Dan to discuss her run for county commissioner in Douglas County, often a bellwether for Colorado politics statewide.

Hour 3 - The Nuggets got their butts whipped last night by the Timberwolves. Game 7 will be Sunday at Ball Arena. Today is senior prank day for DougCo! Marijuana has been rescheduled from schedule 1 to 3. The schedule system ranks drugs by potential for abuse vs medical value. 

TAKING FROM PETER TO PAY PAUL IS NOT HOW TO FIX SCHOOL FUNDING School funding in Colorado is a complex matter. A lot of people think that what they pay in property taxes stays in their local district but that isn't how it works. Now members of the Legislature are working to "fix" the funding formula but I see some glaring flaws in what is being discussed, not the least of which is how are we going to pay for all of this when the Education fund runs dry in a couple of years? You can read the bill here if you'd like but hoo boy is it complicated. That's why I asked DougCo Superintendent Erin Kane to come on at 2:30 to talk about what this would mean for her district and others.

Sponsored by Tecovas, Western Week continues!  As the longhorns paraded down 17th Street yesterday to kick off the National Western Stock Show, we gathered downtown to talk through the biggest stories of the week, each of which offers a look at the state of Colorado's urban-rural divide. Longtime Western Slope representative Lauren Boebert is switching districts — will she appeal to conservatives in Denver's suburbs? Then, thanks mostly to urban voters, wolf reintroduction is in full swing — so what does it all have to do with the Mile High price of a burger these days? Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by Aspen Times Western Slope politics reporter Elliott Wenzler to dig into the news and share the first Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows of 2024. Elliott talked about donkeys as the first line of defense against wolves, shouted out the Ouray Ice Festival, and mentioned Jesse Paul's coverage of Boebert's district switch. Bree referenced a story from The Oregonian about the impacts of wolf reintroduction and unrelated, Aaron Gordon's dog bites. Paul talked about Russell Wilson's good sportsmanship and the federal government's lack of support for Denver and the migrant crisis.  What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT POPS IN TODAY This one from Douglas County, which is one of the only school board President's who will come on the show, by the way. Christy Williams is taking over for Mike Peterson, who stepped down from the board to move to another state to build his private company.

DOUGCO SUPERINTENDENT ERIN KANE We're talking why the district needs a Mill Levy Override to pay teachers more.

DAVID DICARLO WANTS TO BE ON THE DOUGCO SCHOOL BOARD And he's a solid conservative who I agree with in most ways. He does NOT support measures 5a and 5b however and therefore I can't endorse him. He's on at 2p today to discuss why he isn't for it and why he should be on the school board. Find out more about David by clicking here.

Hour 1 -  Douglass County residents have started getting back their applications to lower their property taxes and some of them have gotten letters saying it will be raised even high. BJ and Jamie had a great time at the Marriot golf tournament yesterday benefitting Children's Hospital. 

WHY DO WE NEED A MILL LEVY OVERRIDE IN DOUGCO? Superintendent Erin Kane is on at 2:35 to talk about the funding challenges DougCo faces because of the way schools are funded in Colorado. All of those giant property tax increases do NOT mean more money for DougCo schools, it just means the state kicks in less. Please listen up and then vote yes on this!