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In this episode, Michael takes a closer look at the rising cost of beef and the factors driving it. You might be surprised to learn that the price of beef isn't just a result of corporate greed or a cartel, but rather a complex interplay of biology and economics. Michael delves into the world of cattle farming, explaining how the American cattle herd is at its smallest in 75 years, and how this has led to a significant increase in beef prices. He also explores the role of drought, ranchers' decisions, and the gestation cycle of cows versus chickens in shaping the beef market. With the chicken industry able to respond quickly to changes in demand, he argues that the real culprit behind the rising beef prices is not a cartel, but rather the biology of cattle farming. The episode also touches on the topic of federal land ownership in the Western United States, where the government owns a staggering 80% of the land. Michael questions the logic behind this and argues that the default should be disposal, not retention, of federal land. He also discusses the implications of this on local communities and the environment. If you're curious about the real reasons behind the rising cost of beef and the complex issues surrounding federal land ownership, tune in to this episode to hear Michael's insightful analysis and arguments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Hunter was joined by Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales. Senator Gonzales was instrumental in shaping Colorado's progressive immigration policies. She is running against Senator John Hickenlooper in the Democratic primary for Colorado's Senate seat. Julie hopes that she will be able to bring her progressive politics to D.C. so she can challenge the status quo.   Guest: Julie Gonzales, Colorado State Senator and Candidate for U.S. Senate   Resource:   Julie Gonzales Campaign Website: https://www.julieforcolorado.com/ Julie Gonzales on Socials:  https://www.instagram.com/senadorajulie https://www.facebook.com/senadorajulie https://bsky.app/profile/senadorajulie.bsky.social https://x.com/SenadoraJulie Cato Institute Immigration Data: https://www.cato.org/immigration     Contact Hunter Parnell:      Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****  

Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, we were complaining just a few weeks ago about the lack of political ads on the airwaves and now, we're very, very sorry, because it is nigh impossible to turn on a screen anywhere in Colorado without getting blasted by primary campaign ads…from Democrats only. Then, has Donald Trump finally gone too far? We check in with soon-to-be Ex Senator Bill Cassidy and soon to be ex congressman Thomas Massie to see if Trump still has the pull that he once did in the GOP. In related news, the coalition that brought Trump back to the White House is disintegrating before our very eyes! We ask why this couldn't have happened around this time two years ago, instead? Then, there are a few reasons why one ought not to commute the sentence of a convicted election denier and overall menace to civilized society, but Tina Peters seems intent on giving us a few more on her way out of prison. But first...in his triumphant return to the podcast, one of our very highest ranking Friends of the Pod is back! We've got U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper on the pod today to talk the chaos in DC, the war in Iran, holding ICE accountable, and how he stopped Trump's $1.8 billion dollar insurrectionist fund with just one amendment.That's it for this episode! If you loved watching and/or listening to it as much as we loved recording it, you can thank us by subscribing to the pod wherever you listen, following us over on New Old Twitter AKA Bluesky, subscribing to our shiny new channel on YouTube, smashing that subscribe button on our Substack, and sharing this episode with your friends, your enemies, and your 8th favorite Member of Congress from Colorado! THANK YOU so much for listening, and we'll see you next time!

Julie Gonzales wants to make John Hickenlooper a one-term senator. The state lawmaker is running against him in the Democratic primary and spoke with Ryan Warner about her vision and priorities. Then, a commencement speaker at Front Range Community College who refused to give into life's obstacles. Plus, how Denver is trying to keep beavers at bay. And meet Lauren Frihauf, the Denver singer/songwriter who made the finals of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest! 

This month, we're featuring Shane Londagin, Senior Policy Advisor for Energy and Climate for Sen. John Hickenlooper (CO), manages Senator Hickenlooper's energy portfolio on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and supports the Senator's leadership in bipartisan permitting reform negotiations, grid modernization efforts, and critical minerals policy.  (0:00) Intro and National Highlights (11:48) Local Highlights (12:44) Interview with Shane Londagin, Senior Policy Advisor for Energy and Climate for Sen. John Hickenlooper (CO) (39:40) May Action Sheet (41:56) Take Action (44:00) BRIDGE Exercise Register for Summer Conference: https://cclusa.org/summer  May Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet  Pre-Call Video: https://vimeo.com/1190540027  Permitting Reform Trainings: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform 

Joe exposes the multifaceted "political circus" currently reshaping the American landscape, beginning with a provocative look at systemic election vulnerabilities. The program highlights a recently declassified 2020 National Intelligence Council memo and reports of over 17,000 ballots cast by deceased voters in Michigan to argue that the system is broken at all levels. By connecting these voting irregularities to broader themes of institutional decay ranging from corrupt judiciaries to the indoctrination of the school system the episode hammers that the resulting social chaos is a calculated distraction designed to protect a "criminal cartel" operating within Washington, D.C.Next a deep dive into election integrity and cyber-security with subject matter expert Mark Cook. The discussion pivots between the push for universal mail-in voting, championed by figures like John Hickenlooper, and the real-world technical failures observed in Lubbock, Texas, where officials were forced to revert to hand-marked paper ballots. Cook provides an "Emergency Notice" to Colorado voters, analyzing the tension between state-mandated voting methods and the growing grassroots demand for transparency and hand-counted results. This technical analysis is juxtaposed with reports of "influence operations" run by foreign intelligence veterans, suggesting a sophisticated layer of psychological warfare aimed at targeting the American public.Joe examines the cultural and legal "test runs" occurring at the state level that challenge national sovereignty and traditional values. From Minnesota's felony prosecution of ICE agents to the refusal of 29 states to share voter data with federal agencies, the narrative paints a picture of a fractured union where local governments are increasingly at odds with the will of the people. Joe concludes by highlighting the "truth bombs" of activists confronting city councils, acts of defiance as the necessary antidote to a system that uses accusations of hate speech to silence dissent and maintain its grip on power.Please check out Joe's Givesendgo at: https://www.givesendgo.com/JoeOltmannhttps://untamednation.com/Make sure to check out https://honorboundusa.com for all your Untamed Nation merch needs!Go to honorboundusa.com to get FREE TINA stickers and use Promo Code “FREETINA” for 20% off!Go to https://DCFguns.com and use Promo Code UNTAMEDNATION for 5% OFF Byrna ProductsProtect your family from hackers by going to https://sns.pidoxa.com NOWText UNTAMED to 89517 to get notified when we go live!Text/Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to stop, HELP for help

Today on America in the MorningSwalwell Assault Accuser Speaks Out He was the frontrunner to become the next California governor, and on Tuesday afternoon Eric Swalwell tendered his resignation in the House of Representatives.  Swalwell's fall from grace now includes investigations in New York and Los Angeles for sexual abuse.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports a California woman claims she was raped by the former Congressman in 2018, and on Capitol Hill, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Peter Welsh, and John Hickenlooper all said that people in positions of power need to be held accountable, and his one-time close friend, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, says Swalwell's actions are in a word - reprehensible.   US-Lebanon-Israel Talks As the war with Iran now moves to the US blockading Iranian ports and Pakistan wanting to have the US and Iran resume talks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting at the White House with high-level representatives of Israel and Lebanon who held their first direct diplomatic talks in more than three decades, as Israel and Hezbollah continue trading strikes.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Alito Rumors The Senate Majority Leader is indicating Republicans could move fast to fill a seat on the Supreme Court if one opens before the midterm elections.  Bob Brown has details.   Prosecutors Fired In Washington, the Justice Department has fired four prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.   Doctor's Botched Surgery Arrest A Florida doctor is under arrest after allegedly removing the wrong organ from a patient who later died during surgery.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Latest On Iran War The U.S. says more commercial traffic is moving through the Strait of Hormuz, easing a chokepoint that has driven the cost of energy up around the world.  John Stolnis has the latest on the war with Iran from Washington.   IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Many nations including the United States are seeing an economic downturn due to the war with Iran which has led to much higher energy costs for consumers.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports   Camp Mystic Case Directors of the Texas camp where 25 girls and two counselors died in flooding last summer are testifying in a hearing surrounding the potential re-opening of the camp this summer.  In Dallas, correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   GOP To “Go-It-Alone” With Democrats saying they want nothing to do with it, Republicans in Congress said Tuesday they are forging ahead with a go-it-alone strategy for fully funding the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for almost two months.  Michigan State Of Emergency Some Michigan residents are under evacuation orders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a statewide emergency following severe weather.  T Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Todd opens by announcing the launch of "Dynastic," his new sports history podcast with J.A. Adande, before turning to what may be the most consequential inflection point of the Iran war: Trump is running out of patience and actively searching for an off-ramp, but every path forward carries serious risks and his definition of victory keeps shifting by the day. Chuck warns that the U.S. continues to send more troops for potential escalation even as the military acknowledges it has achieved its strategic objectives but can only do so much — the regime has plenty of loyalists and will not go away quietly, meaning the war has now become fundamentally about perception rather than territory. He flags General Mattis's warning that Iran will claim control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. retreats, that Gulf states are already hedging their security partnerships and leaning toward China, and that standing with America has become politically toxic in allied countries — a direct consequence of Trump choosing to weaken alliances before launching a war that required them. At home, the picture is equally grim: support for Trump among independents has cratered into the low 20s, the MAGA brand has become more toxic with voters than the generic Republican brand, nobody in Trump's orbit wants to own this war, and Chuck warns that while Trump has always bounced back from political crises, this time may be different — the war could be the death knell for the MAGA movement itself, because Trump hollowed out the expertise around him, surrounded himself with sycophants, and now finds both sides stuck in a conflict where retreat looks like defeat and escalation looks like madness. Then, Warwick Sabin — president and CEO of Deep South Today, the nonprofit news network that includes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Mississippi Today, New Orleans' Verite News, and Lafayette's The Current — joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss what may be the most promising model for saving local journalism in America. Sabin, a former three-term Arkansas state legislator and publisher of the Oxford American magazine, explains how he's building a network of nonprofit newsrooms across the Deep South from scratch, starting with Mississippi Today — the first nonprofit newsroom in Mississippi, now the largest in the state — and expanding into Louisiana and soon Arkansas. He describes the wholesale implosion of the old newspaper model, using the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's decline as a case study, and argues that the nonprofit approach has a critical advantage: starting fresh means avoiding the crushing legacy costs that buried traditional papers, and all revenue gets reinvested directly into the news product. They make the case that service journalism — covering schools, local government, youth sports — is what creates the trust and audience that makes the "sexy" investigative work possible, pointing to the fact that local journalists in his network helped exonerate a man on death row in Mississippi. The conversation turns to what makes local journalism viable and essential in 2026 and beyond. Sabin argues that human connection to journalists will be the defining differentiator in the age of AI — people won't trust reporters who aren't part of their local community — while acknowledging that AI tools can make reporting dramatically more efficient. He discusses using local and youth sports as a community bonding agent in an era where it's one of the few areas where communities can avoid politics, notes that Mississippi produces terrific writers who need platforms, and emphasizes that having video and audio components is now critical for any news operation. They explore the potential for rebuilding a national network of nonprofit newspapers, discuss which communities are ripe for expansion and make the case that local journalism should be treated as a civic institution deserving of public-private partnership. Sabin's model is free to access, civic-minded, and designed to help citizens survive and thrive in their communities — exactly what Local News Day on April 9th is designed to champion. Finally, Chuck gives his ToddCast Top 5 statewide incumbents most likely to lose reelection in 2026, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:45 Launching the "Dynastic" sports history podcast with J.A. Adande! 09:00 Trump is running out of patience, looking for off-ramp in Iran 10:15 Trump’s definition of victory keeps changing 11:00 Every path forward in Iran carries risks 11:30 We continue to send more troops for potential escalation 12:45 Iran will have a say over who can travel through the Strait of Hormuz 13:15 Gen. Mattis believes Iran will claim control over Strait if U.S. retreats 16:00 The military has had strategic victory, but can only do so much 16:45 Regime has plenty of loyalists and will not go away quietly 18:00 Both sides are stuck, so now the war becomes about perception 18:45 Gulf states could hedge their security partnerships, lean to China 19:30 Trump hollowed out expertise & surrounded himself with sycophants 20:30 Nobody in Trump’s orbit want to own this war 21:30 Standing with the U.S. is politically unpopular in allied countries 23:00 Trump chose to weaken America’s alliance prior to launching war 23:45 War is increasingly unpopular at home 25:00 Support for Trump among independents is in the low 20’s 26:30 The MAGA brand is now more toxic with voters than Republican brand 27:30 War could be the death knell for the MAGA brand 28:45 Trump has always bounced back, but he may not be able to this time 37:00 Warwick Sabin joins the Chuck ToddCast 38:30 Creating the first nonprofit newsroom in Mississippi 41:30 What went wrong with the Jackson Clarion-Ledger? 43:30 There’s been a wholesale implosion of the old newspaper model 45:00 Potential for rebuilding a national network of newspapers? 46:15 In small markets, newspapers have to be hyper efficient 48:15 Service journalism is what creates the opportunity for “sexy” journalism 49:15 Local journalists exonerated a man on death row in Mississippi 50:15 Using local and youth sports as a community bond 52:00 Local sports is the one area where communities can avoid politics 53:30 Mississippi produces terrific writers 54:30 Having a video/audio component for reporting is critical 56:00 Human connection to journalists will be important in age of AI 58:00 People won’t trust journalists that aren’t part of their local community 59:45 AI tools can make reporting easier and more efficient 1:01:15 What does a community need to have to become part of your network? 1:02:30 Arkansas Democrat Gazette weathered the storm better than most 1:04:30 Arkansas is in need of a local news network 1:05:45 Bill Clinton’s election kept Walmart’s headquarters in Arkansas 1:08:00 Northwest Arkansas produced some of America’s biggest companies 1:11:00 How much do you factor in local resources when launching a new paper? 1:13:00 What other places have you looked at to expand the network? 1:15:00 Model is doing civic minded journalism that is free to access 1:16:00 Starting from scratch, avoiding legacy costs is a huge boon 1:18:30 All the revenue they generate gets invested back into the news product 1:20:00 Newspapers & local journalism are a civic institution 1:22:00 Local journalism should be a public/private partnership 1:23:00 It is incredibly difficult to deliver straight news in smaller communities 1:23:45 What do you hope to get out of Local News Day? 1:26:30 Local journalism can help citizens survive and thrive in their communities 1:27:30 Is print dead, or is there a viable path for it? 1:29:15 What has the gutting of local & public radio meant for Mississippi? 1:33:00 ToddCast Top 5 statewide incumbents most likely to lose in 2026 1:34:15 #1 John Cornyn 1:35:45 #2 Dan McKee 1:38:00 #3 Bill Cassidy 1:40:30 #4 Susan Collins 1:44:30 #5 Pete Ricketts 1:45:45 Ask Chuck 1:46:00 John Hickenlooper is out. Has another state had so many 1-term dropouts? 1:50:15 Would Hilary Clinton have won the presidency if the nominee in a different year? 1:54:00 Any pop culture quotes that you love that carry weight politically?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens by announcing the launch of "Dynastic," his new sports history podcast with J.A. Adande, before turning to what may be the most consequential inflection point of the Iran war: Trump is running out of patience and actively searching for an off-ramp, but every path forward carries serious risks and his definition of victory keeps shifting by the day. Chuck warns that the U.S. continues to send more troops for potential escalation even as the military acknowledges it has achieved its strategic objectives but can only do so much — the regime has plenty of loyalists and will not go away quietly, meaning the war has now become fundamentally about perception rather than territory. He flags General Mattis's warning that Iran will claim control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. retreats, that Gulf states are already hedging their security partnerships and leaning toward China, and that standing with America has become politically toxic in allied countries — a direct consequence of Trump choosing to weaken alliances before launching a war that required them. At home, the picture is equally grim: support for Trump among independents has cratered into the low 20s, the MAGA brand has become more toxic with voters than the generic Republican brand, nobody in Trump's orbit wants to own this war, and Chuck warns that while Trump has always bounced back from political crises, this time may be different — the war could be the death knell for the MAGA movement itself, because Trump hollowed out the expertise around him, surrounded himself with sycophants, and now finds both sides stuck in a conflict where retreat looks like defeat and escalation looks like madness. Finally, Chuck gives his ToddCast Top 5 statewide incumbents most likely to lose reelection in 2026, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:45 Launching the "Dynastic" sports history podcast with J.A. Adande! 09:00 Trump is running out of patience, looking for off-ramp in Iran 10:15 Trump’s definition of victory keeps changing 11:00 Every path forward in Iran carries risks 11:30 We continue to send more troops for potential escalation 12:45 Iran will have a say over who can travel through the Strait of Hormuz 13:15 Gen. Mattis believes Iran will claim control over Strait if U.S. retreats 16:00 The military has had strategic victory, but can only do so much 16:45 Regime has plenty of loyalists and will not go away quietly 18:00 Both sides are stuck, so now the war becomes about perception 18:45 Gulf states could hedge their security partnerships, lean to China 19:30 Trump hollowed out expertise & surrounded himself with sycophants 20:30 Nobody in Trump’s orbit want to own this war 21:30 Standing with the U.S. is politically unpopular in allied countries 23:00 Trump chose to weaken America’s alliance prior to launching war 23:45 War is increasingly unpopular at home 25:00 Support for Trump among independents is in the low 20’s 26:30 The MAGA brand is now more toxic with voters than Republican brand 27:30 War could be the death knell for the MAGA brand 28:45 Trump has always bounced back, but he may not be able to this time 35:30 ToddCast Top 5 statewide incumbents most likely to lose in 2026 36:45 #1 John Cornyn 38:15 #2 Dan McKee 40:30 #3 Bill Cassidy 43:00 #4 Susan Collins 47:00 #5 Pete Ricketts 48:15 Ask Chuck 48:30 John Hickenlooper is out. Has another state had so many 1-term dropouts? 52:45 Would Hilary Clinton have won the presidency if the nominee in a different year? 56:30 Any pop culture quotes that you love that carry weight politically?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan dives into the latest developments in Iran, discussing the sinking of 13 more ships, bringing the total to 30, and the implications for the Iranian navy. He also touches on the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, and the US military's role in ensuring safe passage. Additionally, Dan discusses the case of Tina Peters, a 70-year-old woman who claims the 2020 election was stolen, and her potential release from prison. He also talks to a listener about the US's relationship with Iran. Kristi Noem is removed as Secretary of the Department of Human Services, to be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). What was the final straw that led to her departure? Also, the absolute state of the Democratic Party, with Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) showing his age in a recent exchange with a reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan shares the amazing story of a 13-year-old Australian boy swimming 4 hours in the freezing ocean to rescue his family. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) fans the flames of fear and vitriol against ICE agents, claiming they are leaving behind 'death cards' in cars of people they've detained. He contends it 'is cruel for the sake of being cruel' in sending a warning to other illegal aliens.

To kick off our public lands policy conversation this year, we wanted to take a look back at the year we had in 2025 and what we should expect moving into 2026. Joining me to lead this conversation is Rebecca Gillis.Rebecca is Vice President of Government Affairs & Advocacy at The Conservation Alliance, where she leads the organization's advocacy and government affairs strategy and helps shape its broader strategic direction. She works closely with member companies, grantee partners, and outdoor business executives to mobilize corporate advocacy for land and water conservation and to elevate conservation priorities in Washington, D.C. Previously, Rebecca led state and local government affairs for the Outdoor Industry Association and served in economic development roles under Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------Conservation Alliance: https://conservationalliance.comWilderness Society: https://www.wilderness.orgConservation Lands Foundation: https://www.conservationlands.org

Joe Oltmann Untamed delivers another nuke of an episode exposing the rot at the heart of America's institutions. Joe dives deep into the latest wave of fraud revelations spotlighting brazen cartel-style operations tied to figures like John Hickenlooper while slamming a judiciary that's become the enforcer for the powerful instead of a shield for the people. He highlights Patrick Byrne's relentless fight against a system that blocks fair hearings, forcing patriots to take their battles to X because the courts won't listen.The show turns up the heat on Washington insiders with breaking reports of President Trump's growing frustration with Attorney General Pam Bondi, questioning whether incompetence or betrayal is surrounding the administration. Joe connects the dots on a judiciary that's "rotted to the core" and calls out the Brutus-like figures who undermine the America First agenda leaving no doubt that something has to give.We have commodity trading veteran Vince Lanci (GoldFix Publisher) breaking down gold's explosive run past $4,600 and silver nearing $89, unpacking China's dominance in pricing, structural de-dollarization signals, and the dark side of soaring precious metals prices. Then, Adam DeRito, Republican congressional candidate challenging the incumbent in Colorado's 8th District, joins to lay out his platform rooted in his whistleblower fight against military corruption, the DeRito Act for justice reform, energy independence from his oil & gas expertise, and concrete steps to dismantle insider trading, lobbying influence, and the career politicians abandoning veterans and first responders. If you're fed up with rigged systems, judicial capture, and elite betrayal, this episode connects every dot and fires every shot. Tune in truth doesn't wait.

Coloradans are increasingly disillusioned with traditional political institutions, including the Democratic Party, which polled at 68% unfavorable in a recent Magellan Strategies survey. So why did current State Senator Julie Gonzales, once a darling of the Democratic Socialists of America, decide to run for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat? Gonzales joins host Bree Davies to discuss her relationship with her party, where she sees opportunities to work with Trump, and how her approach would differ from her opponent, incumbent Sen. John Hickenlooper. We've invited Hickenlooper to come on the pod to discuss his campaign soon. What should we ask him about? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Today is the last day to vote for the finalists of the Denver-est Denver Awards! Your vote will determine the winners of Best Artist, Best Small Business, Biggest Win, and more. And don't forget to buy your ticket to the show on Dec. 18 and see the winners announced live on stage at The Oriental Theater. Vote here and get your tickets now! Help us hit the goal for our year-end membership drive! You'll get more from City Cast Denver when you become a City Cast Denver Neighbor. Enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm  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 Learn more about the sponsors of this December 15th episode: Denver Health Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Denver Botanic Gardens Foothills Animal Shelter Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

After the announcement of State Sen. Julie Gonzales' bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, stories emerged alleging Democratic Party insiders tried to deter her from running. Comedian Joshua Emerson joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to dissect the details of Hick's primary strategy, as well as Denver's questionable new homeless service provider contracts, disability activists' lawsuit against RTD, and more wins and fails of the week.  Help us hit the goal for our year-end membership drive! You'll get more from City Cast Denver when you become a City Cast Denver Neighbor. Enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm  Vote for the finalists of the Denver-est Denver Awards! Your vote will determine the winners of Best Artist, Best Small Business, Biggest Win, and more. And don't forget to buy your ticket to the show on Dec. 18 and see the winners announced live on stage at The Oriental Theater. Vote here and get your tickets now! Paul quoted this Denver Post reporting on RTD's on-time performance, in which buses “lagged at 83%” as of July of 2025 (On-time performance for light rail recovered to 91% this year). Paul also discussed the Sports Castle and the Denver Summit FC stadium vote.  We mentioned Atlantis ADAPT's lawsuit against RTD and multiple stories on Denver's homeless shelter contracts from Denverite's Kyle Harris. Bree talked about Westwood resident Norma Brambila. Joshua discussed a new Native community-focused housing and healthcare building. What do you think about the Hickenlooper vs. Gonzales race? 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. Watch clips from the show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver or 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 December 12th episode: Denver Health Colfax Ave BID Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off 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

Colorado state 'senadora' Julie Gonzales disavows her Democratic Socialst ties in an interview with Kyle Clark of 9 NEWS. Longtime GOP consultant Dick Wadhams joins Dan to break down her challenge from the left against sitting U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper in the 2026 Democratic primary.

State Sen. Julie Gonzales announced yesterday that she's challenging John Hickenlooper for his seat in the U.S. Senate, setting the stage for a very Denver Democratic primary next June. So, host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are talking about how this race reflects the broader divide within the Democratic Party, from Gonzales and Hickenlooper's respective policy achievements to their approaches to resisting President Trump. Plus, internal city documents reveal just how much influence a wealthy neighbor had over the change to DOTI's traffic calming plans for Alameda Avenue, and we respond to listener feedback on our interview with RTD CEO Debra Johnson. Bree mentioned the potential redesign of the cloverleaf interchange at Federal Boulevard and Colfax Avenue. Help us hit the goal for our year-end membership drive! You'll get more from City Cast Denver when you become a City Cast Denver Neighbor.  Enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm  Vote for the finalists of the Denver-est Denver Awards! Your vote will determine the winners of Best Artist, Best Small Business, Biggest Win, and more. And don't forget to buy your ticket to the show on Dec. 18 and see the winners announced live on stage at The Oriental Theater. Vote here and get your tickets now! 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 What do you think about Gonzales vs. Hickenlooper? Who will you vote for? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode: Denver Health Colfax Ave BID Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

On today's newscast: After a slow start to the season, snow has begun to pile up at Colorado ski resorts; Democratic Colorado Sen. Julie Gonzales has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper; and a group of young people from Utah is suing the state's Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, saying its permitting of fossil fuels violates their rights to life, health and safety. Tune in for these stories and more.

On this episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed, Joe breaks down the growing clash between government power, personal freedom, and family policy. From Joe's X exchange with Senator Hickenlooper to explosive new claims surrounding Dominion Voting, the show opens with a fast-paced look at today's political battleground. Joe also examines President Trump's newly announced child savings initiative and contrasts it with expanding state-level entitlement programs, including Minnesota's latest paid family leave rollout which includes payments to illegal immigrants. Joe is then joined by automotive innovator, educator, and outspoken truth-teller Casey Putsch. Casey delivers a powerful breakdown on how modern propaganda is created, amplified, and disguised as consensus—especially through AI, media narratives, and institutional messaging. Together, they explore censorship, the fight for independent thought, the future of free speech, and how programs like Genius Garage are training the next generation to think critically rather than comply blindly.In the final block, Joe exposes the accelerating pattern of government failure and institutional protection—from the Colorado Clerk's constitutional clash to new allegations of massive public-sector fraud and the federal crackdown on SNAP data noncompliance. The show closes with a sobering look at Canada's euthanasia program after nearly 16,500 deaths in 2024, raising urgent moral and political questions about the future of Western society. As always, Joe pulls no punches in exposing corruption, defending liberty, and sounding the alarm on what's coming next.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Riki Parikh Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI Can discuss The White House Genesis Mission Projectserves as Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI, where he leads strategy to build bipartisan support for smart, enforceable safeguards that ensure artificial intelligence is developed and deployed responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest. He brings more than a decade of senior experience at the intersection of public policy, strategic communications, and law—including most recently as Senior Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he advised on national security and emerging technology issues. Previously, he held leadership roles in global public affairs and policy communications at Meta and LinkedIn, shaping corporate engagement with policymakers around the world. He spent six years on Capitol Hill, as counsel to U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and as press secretary to U.S. Senator Mark Warner. Riki earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he also worked with then-Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and his B.A. from the George Washington University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Riki Parikh Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI Can discuss The White House Genesis Mission Projectserves as Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI, where he leads strategy to build bipartisan support for smart, enforceable safeguards that ensure artificial intelligence is developed and deployed responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest. He brings more than a decade of senior experience at the intersection of public policy, strategic communications, and law—including most recently as Senior Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he advised on national security and emerging technology issues. Previously, he held leadership roles in global public affairs and policy communications at Meta and LinkedIn, shaping corporate engagement with policymakers around the world. He spent six years on Capitol Hill, as counsel to U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and as press secretary to U.S. Senator Mark Warner. Riki earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he also worked with then-Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and his B.A. from the George Washington University. 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly: Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllenAuthor: For Christ and Country: the Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Riki Parikh Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI Can discuss The White House Genesis Mission Projectserves as Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI, where he leads strategy to build bipartisan support for smart, enforceable safeguards that ensure artificial intelligence is developed and deployed responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest. He brings more than a decade of senior experience at the intersection of public policy, strategic communications, and law—including most recently as Senior Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he advised on national security and emerging technology issues. Previously, he held leadership roles in global public affairs and policy communications at Meta and LinkedIn, shaping corporate engagement with policymakers around the world. He spent six years on Capitol Hill, as counsel to U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and as press secretary to U.S. Senator Mark Warner. Riki earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he also worked with then-Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and his B.A. from the George Washington University. 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly: Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllenAuthor: For Christ and Country: the Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Riki Parikh Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI Can discuss The White House Genesis Mission Projectserves as Policy Director at The Alliance for Secure AI, where he leads strategy to build bipartisan support for smart, enforceable safeguards that ensure artificial intelligence is developed and deployed responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest. He brings more than a decade of senior experience at the intersection of public policy, strategic communications, and law—including most recently as Senior Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he advised on national security and emerging technology issues. Previously, he held leadership roles in global public affairs and policy communications at Meta and LinkedIn, shaping corporate engagement with policymakers around the world. He spent six years on Capitol Hill, as counsel to U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and as press secretary to U.S. Senator Mark Warner. Riki earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he also worked with then-Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and his B.A. from the George Washington University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is a holdout on re-opening government until there's a plan to keep health insurance premiums down. We ask about paths for compromise and his frustration with cuts to green energy. Then, we remember NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg. Plus, Pueblo-born musician and composer Mary D. Watkins on honoring the Black experience in America. And Wonderbound's Rock Ballets. 

Somewhere between 140,000 and 390,000 abandoned hardrock mines are scattered throughout the West. Many have sat idle for decades, posing serious safety risks and polluting Western waterways. Last year, Congress took action on this issue by passing the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act. The law launches a pilot program that allows for the cleanup of 15 mine sites without fear of liability — a landmark step to accelerate reclamation across the region. Western Governors have advocated for this legislation for decades, and WGA celebrated the bill's passage.  Tune in to hear from Colorado Senator and former Governor John Hickenlooper as well as experts and organizations involved in cleaning up abandoned mines. They share why this legislation matters, how the pilot program will work, and what kinds of projects could finally move forward under its protections. In addition to Senator Hickenlooper, you'll hear from David Hockey, the Acting Director of EPA's Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains; Chris Wood, CEO of Trout Unlimited; and Rob Ghiglieri, Administrator of the Nevada Division of Minerals.

Clerk and Recorder Paul López has been very vocal lately in his distaste for Mayor Johnston's proposed city budget cuts. The top elections official feels the integrity of Denver's ballot system is at stake and has even called the mayor's decisions on city funding “a threat to democracy.” So, López himself sits down with host Bree Davies to hash out his beef with Johnston's 2026 budget proposal and explain why he thinks the mayor's fiscal moves are so dangerous for Denver's elections. We also share a direct response to López's claims from the mayor.  Bree quoted Denverite's reporting on former mayor John Hickenlooper's layoffs in 2009.  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 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this September 22nd episode: WISE Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Clyfford Still Museum Window Nation Downtown Denver Partnership Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Today... At a recent roundtable, Senator John Hickenlooper heard Western Slope leaders warn that federal cuts and agency shortfalls are leaving small communities struggling to fund projects, manage public lands, and meet rising local needs. And later... Montrose County voted to oppose the "Gunnison Outdoors Resources Protection Act", despite none of its lands being included, with supporters citing economic and control concerns and the lone dissenter warning it shuts the county out of future talks.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years ago this month, the Inflation Reduction Act passed, marking the largest investment in climate policy in U.S. history. It included over $300 billion to address global warming and was expected to unlock nearly $3 trillion in private investment by 2032. But then came Donald Trump.  Over the last eight months, the Trump administration has worked to dismantle much of that progress, including withholding funds, canceling loans and grants, and working with Congress to roll back tax credits. For those working in climate tech, it's been a pretty dark time.  But U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, one of the lawmakers behind the IRA, says he's surprisingly optimistic about future policy wins despite White House opposition to climate and clean tech.  In this episode, Lara talks with Sen. Hickenlooper about passing the landmark climate law and protecting it, his ideas for building a bipartisan coalition for permitting reform, and why he's actually hopeful eight months into Trump's second term. Credits: Hosted by Lara Pierpoint. Produced by Erin Hardick. Edited by Anne Bailey and Stephen Lacey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. The Green Blueprint is a co-production of Latitude Media and Trellis Climate. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. For more reporting on the companies featured in this podcast, subscribe to Latitude Media's newsletter.

Guests, Dr Janak Joshi And Peter Boyles Grassroots warrior Dr. Janak Joshi has had enough and is jumping in to challenge radical Democrat Sen. John Hickenlooper for his seat. Dr. Joshi joins the show. Please radio legend Peter Boyles meets motorcycle legend Sturgis…. With a live report.

Legal bills from Horn's personal attorney have put the CO GOP $20-thousand in the hole as she tries to gaslight the Party on where the money went.  Plus Dr. Janak Joshi jumps in the race to oust radical Dem Sen. Hickenlooper.

The Center on Colfax recently announced they would no longer be accepting donations from Chevron, as long as the oil and gas giant was providing fuel to Israel. Meanwhile, Colorado's senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper voted against a measure that would have stopped some arms shipments to Israel. So are Denverites' opinions shifting when it comes to the war on Gaza? Then, internet provocateurs Do Better Denver have been exposed — but do the identities behind the account matter in the bigger picture? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi discuss these stories and more news of the week.  Paul talked congressional candidate Melat Kiros, who is challenging Diana DeGette to represent Denver, and her history of speaking out on Gaza.  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 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Regional Air Quality Council Multipass Cozy Earth - use code COZYDENVER for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more 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

Luis Benitez: Conquering Everest and the Seven Summits, Life Advice from the Dalai Lama, and Outdoor Recreation Evangelism.Luis Benitez has worked as a high-end international mountain guide, with six Everest summits to his name, as well as having conquered the "Seven Summits" — the highest mountains on each of the world's continents. He's also an outdoor educator and a policy leader in the outdoor industry. In 2015, Benitez was appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to lead the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. He is currently the Vice President of Government Affairs for Lululemon.Benitez holds an executive MBA from the University of Denver, with an emphasis certification in behavioral sciences and public policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He is also the author of Higher Ground.Notable Links:Luis Benitez WebsiteHigher Ground Book*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

BONUS EPISODE! With all of the talk about the, "Big Beautiful Bill" and Public Land the timeliness of this episode was extremely important. This week Sarah has on former National Park Ranger, Felicia, to talk about public lands, the NPS, impactful legislature, and how to remain hopeful in an time where is seems difficult to be. Felicia's TikTok: @ube_softserveResources:Find and contact your senators: Phone numbers for all U.S. Senate offices in Washington, D.C. can be found here: axios.com+12senate.gov+12facebook.com+12Local Senator Contacts (Key Western States):ColoradoSen. Michael Bennet: (202) 224‑5852Sen. John Hickenlooper: (202) 224‑5941 biologicaldiversity.orgUtahSen. Mike Lee (sponsor of land sale provision): (202) 224‑5444 economictimes.indiatimes.com+7washingtonstatestandard.com+7reviewjournal.com+7New MexicoSen. Martin Heinrich (Ranking Member, Energy Committee): info via senate.gov; (202) 224‑5521

Supporters of public lands are breathing a sigh of relief after a proposal to sell off some lands in Nevada and Utah was removed from the federal budget reconciliation bill.In other news, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced legislation to protect more than 68,000 acres along the lower Dolores River.

9News obtained footage of US marshals boarding a crowded RTD bus on Colfax to capture an escapee from Aurora's ICE detention facility. So on this week's Friday news round-up, our politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joins us to talk about the latest local developments in the federal immigration crackdown — from the ACLU's legal challenge to deportations to the precarity of transportation funding. Then a listener asks: Do you have to be “quirky” to become governor of Colorado? Plus, Juneteenth's funding cuts, a major abortion clinic closes, and more wins and fails of the week.  Bree mentioned the Westword story “Satan Sheets,” an immersive Titanic exhibit, the Fat & Fresh market happening this weekend, the Throughline episode on the Alien Enemies Act, Dr. Warren Hern's retirement, and the documentary “After Tiller.” Paul referenced this NYT article about John Hickenlooper's 2020 presidential campaign, the Juneteenth Music Festival's funding trouble, and Rep. Emily Sirota's work to pass CO's new “junk fees” law. Justine talked about the National Womens Soccer League stadium's funding getting one step closer to a full City Council vote.  Get more from City Cast Denver when you become a City Cast Denver Neighbor! You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm  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 episode: PineMelon - Use code CITYCAST for 75% off! Denver Art Museum Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. 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

Kristi Burton-Brown, Colorado state board of education member for the 4th Congressional District, fills in for Dan and discusses the waffling of several Democrats on the pending continuing resolution before the Senate after passage in the House.Democrats also still can't find their footing in their opposition to Donald Trump, picking losing hills to die on time after time.

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) must be feeling super confident about his re-election prospects in 2026, voting against the Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act in the Senate despite it having about 80 percent approval with the American people.George Brauchler, 23rd district attorney brainstorms with Dan on ways criminal charges could still be filed in the wake of the shocking Columbine High School grooming scandal. One idea is for 1st DA Alexis King to enpanel a grand jury to determine whether potential charges may be appropriate for the mandatory reporters involved in fabricating documents claiming the female student was homeless - when she really wasn't.

This week Ryan sits down with Jamie Van Leeuwen, Managing Director at BuildStrong Foundation, to talk about his extensive work in community development from Urban Peak to founding the Global Livingston Institute and serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for John Hickenlooper.  Now focused on affordable housing and workforce development, Jamie shares insights on the challenges in the housing sector, the role of public policy, and the importance of engaging young people in community solutions. He offers a compelling perspective on addressing the housing crisis through innovative, community-driven solutions.   To learn more, check out https://buildstrongacademy.org/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

United States senators including John Hickenlooper of Colorado are worried that eliminating National Park Service jobs will hit gateway communities like Montrose and Gunnison, which see millions of dollars in economic benefit each year via the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Read our full story: https://www.montrosepress.com/news/senators-worry-how-federal-hiring-freeze-will-hit-national-parks-and-gateway-communities-like-montrose/article_0c94aaa0-ed80-11ef-a94a-23121cf264f7.html Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of the Left losing their collective minds and showing their collective backsides, President Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. And if he brokers an end to the Russia-Ukraine War, he might just win it.Steve Monahan has founded SAFE Colorado with John Fabbricatore, a donor-funded advocacy group designed to help promote cooperation between local and state officials with ICE.Steve joins Dan to discuss this and a bill supported by Colorado Democratic Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper which would prevent ICE from arresting illegal aliens at polling places - even though they are legally prohibited from voting themselves.He also shares his plan to get an initiative on the ballot to remove Colorado's designation as a 'sanctuary state.'

Dan and Ryan laugh down Memory Lane recalling John Hickenlooper incinerating his run for President in 2020 answering CNN's Dana Bash on why he took his mother to see the pornographic film 'Deep Throat.'Brita Horn joins the program to discuss why running to be chair of the Colorado Republican Party is important to her - and a winning choice for Colorado GOP voters.

Despite several pairs of Democratic Senators from swing states voting in favor of the Lake Riley Act, both Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) voted against the measure. Does this make Hick potentially more vulnerable in his 2026 bid for re-election?Deborah Flora joins the program to discuss her participation in a rally to promote school choice in Colorado.

En enero los senadores demócratas Edward J. Markey y Elizabeth Warren, de Massachusetts; Bernard Sanders, de Vermont; Raphael Warnock, de Georgia; John Hickenlooper, de Colorado, y Chris Van Hollen, de Maryland, enviaron una carta al presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, donde acusan a la República Dominicana de servir como puente para traficar armas hacia Haití, un ilícito que agravaría la crisis social que enfrenta ese país. Ante los señalamientos, la embajadora dominicana en Estados Unidos, Sonia Guzmán, respondió a la carta afirmando que República Dominicana protagoniza una lucha contra el tráfico ilegal de armas estableciendo estrictos controles de seguridad para detectar unidades de municiones y armas de fuego. La respuesta oficial del gobierno dominicano indica que para la administración del presidente Abinader es injusto «sindicar al Gobierno dominicano como responsable de tráfico de armas hacia Haití. Por el ejercicio de su compromiso social, económico y de solidaridad humanitaria con el vecino país». La posición oficial fue respaldada a todos los niveles. El  diputado Gustavo Sánchez, del Partido de la Liberación Dominicana, sostuvo que las declaraciones son "irrespetuosas e irresponsables" por considerar que aprovechan su condición de parlamentarios de una potencia para emitir acusaciones "sin ninguna base comprobatoria". La diputada Soraya Suárez, del Partido Revolucionario Moderno, calificó como "lesiva" la acusación de los congresistas de EE. UU., al decir que el señalamiento puede provocar una tipificación delictiva que no existe. En ese sentido, pidió más cuidado al momento de emitir argumentos "sin validez". La senadora del Partido Revolucionario Moderno, Ginette Bournigal, indicó que es a los Estados Unidos a quien le corresponde investigar el supuesto tráfico de armas que se desarrolla desde la República Dominicana hacia Haití de acuerdo a lo que denunciaron senadores de ese país. El senador por la provincia de Montecristi, por el Partido Revolucionario Moderno, Ramón Antonio Pimentel Gómez, calificó este lunes de 'inaceptable'. El diputado representante de la Comunidad dominicana en el exterior, Ramón Ceballo, solicitó al Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos investigar de inmediato las declaraciones de senadores demócratas estadounidenses de que Republica Dominicana sirve como puente en el tráfico de armas ilegales hacia Haití. El vicepresidente de la Fuerza Nacional Progresista, Pelegrín Castillo, sostuvo que la denuncia de senadores estadounidenses de que por República Dominicana ingresan armas a Haití es parte una  maniobra de círculos de poder de EE: UU consiste en escalar el conflicto en Haití a una guerra civil y tratar de trasvasar esa crisis hacia República Dominicana para que se convierta en país de refugio. El presidente de la Unión Demócrata Cristiana, Luis Acosta Moreta, respaldó la respuesta del gobierno dominicano a senadores estadounidenses, quienes acusan a este país de servir de puente para el trasiego de armas a Haití. Dijo que si alguien tiene que dar explicaciones es Washington. Para el Instituto Duartiano el liderazgo político y el Gobierno deben de independientemente de estar en campaña de ser más enérgico en la defensa a la soberanía nacional, al considerar que como país dominicano no puede estar permitir tantos ataques y denuncias infundadas. Wilson Gómez le recordó además a los Estados Unidos que es Haití quien fábrica y trafica armas. El vocero del Partido de la Liberación Dominicana  en el Senado, Yvan Lorenzo, solicitó a través de una resolución, que se investigue la denuncia de los senadores estadounidenses y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas sobre el tráfico de armas de fuego desde la República Dominicana hacia Haití.

* Guest: Nathan Worcester, politics reporter at The Epoch Times - TheEpochTimes.com * Kamala Harris has sat for just one and a half interviews since she was anointed the Democratic nominee. Meanwhile, Donald Trump just survived a second assassination attempt. So, it's seemingly easier to threaten the life of the Republican nominee than it is to interview the Democratic one. That really says all you need to know about the state of American politics - DailyCaller.com * In Michigan, Vance Emphasizes Illegal Immigrant Crime! * 55 to 60 Arrested During Violent DNC Protests: Chicago Police - Three journalists were among those taken into custody, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling. * As Trump Readied His Putt, He Heard 'Pop, Pop' of Gunfire! * How did Trump's would-be assassin know about the president's unplanned activities? * Eric Trump: 'My father is running out of lives here,' * Eric Trump told Megyn Kelly people need to "entertain" the idea that the second assassination attempt against Trump could be an "inside job". * Eric Trump urged viewers to "entertain everything" after Kelly pressed him on the possibility that the attack could have been an inside job as Trump wasn't officially scheduled to be at the golf course. * Oregon DMV Admits To Wrongfully Registering Hundreds Of Non-citizens To Vote! In the latest object lesson in why we need voter ID laws and why motor-voter initiatives are a terrible idea, the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles quietly announced late last week that over 300 non-citizens had been accidentally registered to vote. Furthermore, The Oregonian's report on the matter seemed to indicate a number of these 306 people illegally registered to vote were also here illegally, as well. * Three Democratic senators urged the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to aggressively cut its federal funds rate at its September meeting in an effort to jolt the economy as the November presidential election draws near. Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Colorado Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper and Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse requested the Fed issue a 0.75% cut at the FOMC meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday - three times its usual quarter-point move, according to a letter sent by the senators to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday. * Lower interest rates would mean a lower cost of borrowing for businesses and consumers, which could spur economic growth, and, consequently, boost the Democrats chances of keeping the White House come November. "If the Fed is too cautious in cutting rates, it would needlessly risk our economy heading towards a recession," the senators wrote.

Rundown -   Intro - 00:34   Doug Friednash in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 21:38   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:26:14   "Have Mercy" by Dave Gunders - 01:31:49   Outro - 01:37:54   Craig's Lawyers' Lounge welcomes accomplished Colorado attorney Doug Friednash. A native Denverite, Friednash became a Colorado Assistant Attorney General, a State Representative from HD 10, Denver City Attorney, and then Chief of Staff to Mayor Hancock and Governor Hickenlooper. Now he's a managing partner at Brownstein. https://www.bhfs.com/people/attorneys/c-f/douglas-friednash   Doug Friednash is an American hero for his advocacy that Joe Biden had to pass the torch. From his perch as a Denver Post columnist, Friednash demanded that the incumbent give up power before and after the debate. https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/02/joe-biden-step-aside-second-term-donald-trump-king/   Gordon Friednash, Doug's father, operated the College Inn on 8th Avenue near Colorado Boulevard in East Denver. Learn how deep the Friednash roots run in Colorado, where his North High Dad married an East Side girl named Zelda, Doug's mother. Learn how Friednash began his legal career as a prosecutor.   Find out what Friednash and the Brownstein firm did at the RNC in Milwaukee and then at the DNC in Chicago. Friednash knows and trusts Governor Time Walz. This special name-dropping episode mentions lots of political bigwigs Friednash knows well.   We discuss the role of big law and big money and review the repercussions of Trump v USA. We go back to the early 1990s when Rep. Pat Schroeder finally stepped down and State Rep. Diana DeGette stepped up. Find out some events behind the scenes thirty years ago.   Friednash and his law firm are leaders in world Jewry. Doug Friednash has often stood by the Jewish State in politics and columns. We review the despicable murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin and his fellow Hamas-held captives. Doug's son got married on October 7, 2023. https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/12/hamas-terrorism-israel-friednash-wedding-celebration/   "Have Mercy" is a heartbreaking, thought-provoking song written and performed by our Troubadour, Dave Gunders. We dedicate the music to Hersh. We discuss current events and listen to the eulogies of their son by Jon and Rachel, Hersh's parents. Have Mercy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzb3KHn7CsU

Text Light Pollution News!A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the equitable conservationist, Shelana deSilva, lawyer and satellite researcher, Yana Yakushina, and, consultant, John Barentine. See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Environmental impact (light pollution and energy wastage) of artificial grow lighting to replenish grass pitches in sports stadiums, World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews.Court Upholds FCC Approval of Starlink's LEO Launch License, Ted Hearn, Broadband Breakfast.Elaborate light show projected from Eiffel Tower, NBC News.Hickenlooper, Crapo Introduce Bill to Preserve Night Sky from Interference, Aid Research, US Senator Hickenlooper for Colorado.Coloring Pages for Summer Travel, Natasha Chortos, Dark Sky International.  Support the Show.Like what we're doing? For the cost of coffee, you can become a Monthly Supporter. Your assistance will help cover server and production costs.

Rundown -   Intro - 00:35   Mike Littwin - 07:24   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:46:36   "Just Try Me" by Dave Gunders - 02:08:13   Outro - 02:13:51   Following this historic month of political upheaval, the lead columnist for @coloradosun, Mike Littwin, reviews the dramatic developments climaxed by the Chicago DNC. VP Kamala Harris' acceptance speech was the cherry on top.   Littwin recounts his career from growing up in Norfolk to covering the local ABA Virginia Squires – who practiced at the Norfolk JCC. Point guard Larry Brown and forward Doug Moe were friendly to young Littwin, who labored for the local paper.   Two years later, the Squires had a new player, Julius Erving, who stood out. When George Gervin joined the Squires, Littwin witnessed the Iceman and Dr. J. play hellacious one-on-one games after practice. https://images.app.goo.gl/WjANJtiwQUN6Ffoi6   Littwin went on to significant stints at the Baltimore Sun and LA Times before heading to Denver, where, for decades, he was Denver's leading news columnist at the late Rocky Mountain News. Littwin's work still shines twice a week at the Colorado Sun.   Kamala Harris' nomination acceptance speech gets thoroughly reviewed. The Craig Silverman Show salutes Littwin for bravely calling on @potus to step down right after his debate debacle. Littwin kept it up in subsequent columns. https://coloradosun.com/2024/06/30/biden-trump-debate-opinion-littwin/   Social media barbs were thrown at Littwin and others advocating for Biden to pass the torch. The show recognizes the critical roles of Ezra Klein, David Axelrod, Tim Miller, NYT, George Clooney, Joe Walsh, Pod Save America, Joe Salazar, and Rob Reiner for joining the patriotic advocacy.   The antisemitism of Donald Trump gets addressed and undressed. Given Trump's verbal attack on PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and Trump's claims Jews need their heads examined, Littwin lets loose on the GOP presidential nominee. Host and guest talk as two experienced American Jews.   We have never seen a phenomenon like Kamala Harris and her VP selection, Tim Walz. We go over the Walz speech and the sensation caused when Gus Walz cried with pride in his Dad. Warning: get a handkerchief. You may want to cry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBrnKM0jo40   The following bold names are subjects of Littwin stories: Jim Murray, David Simon, Dr. J., Larry Brown, Doug Moe, Bill Owens, John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, Jason Crow, Joe Neguse, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Beauprez, Hank Brown, RFK JR., and Cory Gardner.   We talk about photojournalist for RMN and NYT, Todd Heisler, who took amazing Kamala pic at the DNC. Littwin traveled the world with Heisler when they worked together. Learn the respect Littwin has for Heisler. https://www.mediaite.com/news/just-stunning-iconic-photo-of-kamala-harris-and-great-niece-amara-during-dnc-speech-goes-viral/   Littwin keeps columnizing because he loves his craft and his Colorado Sun audience is enormous. Colorado readers are deprived of most of our old favorites, but not the legendary Littwin, who still enjoys the challenge and profit of churning out world-class columns for us to enjoy.   Littwin's highly accomplished UT Austin law professor daughter, Angie Littwin, and Littwin's grandsons also have him loving life. Few people like politics and history more than Mike Littwin. We like and feel Kamalamomentum. https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/angela-k-littwin/publications/   Troubadour Dave Gunders loved the Chicago DNC and identified his favorite parts. Kamala Harris was the star, and we hope our 47th President. She made her case on Thursday. "Just Try Me" is the perfect Gunders' persuasion song for the American electorate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCfJgGEUYRo&list=OLAK5uy_lwU1xbs2JtDfVhprMsLjmBd45zsa1IfPE&index=2

Brett gives his thoughts on the mountain of taxpayer money being sent overseas and how that affects us, domestically, in terms of rising taxation, inflation, and overall devaluation of the dollar.  We are completely unrepresented by our elected officials across both sides of the aisle and there seems to be no end in sight for this scandalous money laundering operation that is the Ukraine war. Connect with Brett on Facebook, Instagram, & X @BPOP80Watch full length episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@brettpopishBe sure to rate this podcast on whatever platform you're listening on and remember #BeDEFIANT#OwnYourFuture