Podcast appearances and mentions of john kellner

John Kellner is currently a Criminal Justice Fellow at the Common Sense Institute and joins us to talk about their report, released today, on Colorado's fentanyl issues. (Hint: improving but not as much as we'd like and still below average for the country.)

Read ThisMy 2001 Hit Song, ‘Superman,' Is for the Hostages in Gaza - WSJ(I may try to get John Ondrasik, aka Five for Fighting, on the show later this week to talk about it and if so I'll share his article again then but no need to wait to suggest you read it.)Steve Moore is one of the nation's most influential economists, an occasional advisor to President Trump, founder of the Club for Growth and member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board and, more recently, co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity.We'll discuss the proposed Senate amendments to the "One Big Beautiful Bill". While they're not all great, they're mostly very strong and might even be enough to get me to vote for the bill if I were in Congress.Kathie Barstnar is Exec Dir of NAIOP Colorado (a major association of commercial real estate developers). We'll discuss their lawsuit challenging the legality of Denver's insane and expensive new energy requirements that could end up costing more to retrofit a building than the building is worth. (Or least that's a claim they make.)John Kellner is a former 18th Judicial District DA. He is a Lt Col in US Army Reserves and currently works with Dan Caplis's law firm.John is currently a Criminal Justice Fellow at the Common Sense Institute and joins us to talk about their report, released today, onColorado's fentanyl issues. (Hint: improving but not as much as we'd like and still below average for the country.)

If you're gonna steal stuff, make sure it's on a discount, 'cause they probably didn't even want it anyway.

With a deluge of shoplifting crime in American cities, including many organized efforts in districts without cash bail for such 'low-level' crimes, DA of the 18th judicial district John Kellner joins Dan to detail how he approaches the outbreak as a prosecutor. Also, Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO 4) continues his wandering into dalliances with elements of the Left - is there no going back?

James Craig, the Aurora dentist accused of poisoning his wife, will not enter a plea in his murder case until early October. Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit, Craig listened as his attorneys argued that they were not ready for the arraignment, originally scheduled for Tuesday, as they still had 2,000 pages of discovery to comb through. John Kellner, the 18th judicial district attorney, objected to the postponement, stating Angela Pray Craig's siblings "want to continue without delay."    Craig's sister and two brothers attended the hearing via WebEx, as did the relatives of her husband. Meanwhile, the couple's six children deferred their opinion on the postponement to both parties, according to their attorney.    James Craig, 45, faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of his wife, Angela, 43, who died under mysterious circumstances on March 18, 2023. Craig was arrested the next day. Aurora police believe Craig had a motive to kill his wife as his marriage and business were struggling, and he had recently started a romantic relationship with a Texas orthodontist when he allegedly began his plans, according to the arrest affidavit.    Prosecutors claim that Angela Craig died from a combination of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a decongestant found in over-the-counter eyedrops like Visine. The arrest document noted that Angela first visited the Parker Adventist Hospital on March 6, complaining of dizziness and feeling that "her head wasn't right," but was released that day. She visited again three days later when her symptoms reappeared and remained in the hospital for five days.    On March 16, her brother, Mark Pray, rushed her to the CU Anschutz emergency room, where she collapsed and died two days later. Police suspect that James Craig poisoned his wife with potassium cyanide, which he allegedly disguised in her protein shakes, as the arrest affidavit contended.    However, Craig's lawyers argued during the preliminary hearing that there was no evidence that the poison originated in the drink that Craig claimed he prepared for her after a workout.    James Craig is expected to enter a plea on October 9 in Arapahoe County Court.    The case has garnered significant attention, not only because of the nature of the crime but also due to the insidious method allegedly employed by James Craig. As previously discussed by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, poisoning is a rare and calculated method of murder, often chosen by particularly sadistic individuals. Coffindaffer noted that while poisoning is not a common choice for murderers, it is often selected by those with a patient and calculating mind, characteristics that seem to align with the actions of James Craig as described in the arrest affidavit.    As the case progresses, the details of Angela Craig's final days and the actions of James Craig will be meticulously examined in court. With the arraignment postponed until October 9, both the prosecution and defense will have additional time to prepare their cases, ensuring that all aspects of this tragic event are thoroughly investigated. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

James Craig, the Aurora dentist accused of poisoning his wife, will not enter a plea in his murder case until early October. Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit, Craig listened as his attorneys argued that they were not ready for the arraignment, originally scheduled for Tuesday, as they still had 2,000 pages of discovery to comb through. John Kellner, the 18th judicial district attorney, objected to the postponement, stating Angela Pray Craig's siblings "want to continue without delay."    Craig's sister and two brothers attended the hearing via WebEx, as did the relatives of her husband. Meanwhile, the couple's six children deferred their opinion on the postponement to both parties, according to their attorney.    James Craig, 45, faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of his wife, Angela, 43, who died under mysterious circumstances on March 18, 2023. Craig was arrested the next day. Aurora police believe Craig had a motive to kill his wife as his marriage and business were struggling, and he had recently started a romantic relationship with a Texas orthodontist when he allegedly began his plans, according to the arrest affidavit.    Prosecutors claim that Angela Craig died from a combination of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a decongestant found in over-the-counter eyedrops like Visine. The arrest document noted that Angela first visited the Parker Adventist Hospital on March 6, complaining of dizziness and feeling that "her head wasn't right," but was released that day. She visited again three days later when her symptoms reappeared and remained in the hospital for five days.    On March 16, her brother, Mark Pray, rushed her to the CU Anschutz emergency room, where she collapsed and died two days later. Police suspect that James Craig poisoned his wife with potassium cyanide, which he allegedly disguised in her protein shakes, as the arrest affidavit contended.    However, Craig's lawyers argued during the preliminary hearing that there was no evidence that the poison originated in the drink that Craig claimed he prepared for her after a workout.    James Craig is expected to enter a plea on October 9 in Arapahoe County Court.    The case has garnered significant attention, not only because of the nature of the crime but also due to the insidious method allegedly employed by James Craig. As previously discussed by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, poisoning is a rare and calculated method of murder, often chosen by particularly sadistic individuals. Coffindaffer noted that while poisoning is not a common choice for murderers, it is often selected by those with a patient and calculating mind, characteristics that seem to align with the actions of James Craig as described in the arrest affidavit.    As the case progresses, the details of Angela Craig's final days and the actions of James Craig will be meticulously examined in court. With the arraignment postponed until October 9, both the prosecution and defense will have additional time to prepare their cases, ensuring that all aspects of this tragic event are thoroughly investigated. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

How was Biden's performance in the State of the Union?  George welcomes GOP strategist, Dick Wadhams and they discuss the high and lows of Biden's speech and the Republican response.  Then DA of the 18th Judicial Distr4ict, John Kellner joins the show to talk about a big change in jury instructions.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Go to heartlandpod.com for information on all our political podcasts, and a link to support our work on Patreon. Sign up as an Official PODhead for just $5 per month to access all our premium podcast segments and political writing. To join the conversation on Twitter, find us at THE Heartland POD. Alright! Let's get into it: NEVADA CURRENT: Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful'BY JENIFFER SOLIS - MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022 5:25 AMWater authorities in the Western U.S. don't have a crystal ball, but rapidly receding reservoirs uncovering sunken boats and other debris lost in their depths decades ago give a clear view of the hard choices ahead.If western states do not agree on a plan to safeguard the Colorado River — the source of the region's vitality — there won't be enough water for anyone.Water managers, researchers, agricultural producers and others from across the drought-stricken river basin met in Las Vegas last week for the Colorado River Water Users Association annual convention to face hard truths about the state of the river and historically-low levels of its biggest reservoirs.Two decades of drought and poor planning have caused the river's biggest reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — to drop to their lowest collective volume since they were filled.  Rebecca Mitchell, director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board said “Time is not on our side. Hydrology is not on our side. That's the frightening reality Every day that passes this problem gets harder and harder to solve.”The water could drop below what's needed to generate power as soon as next year, according to water experts. If nothing is done  there is a real possibility water levels in both reservoirs will drop so low in the next two years that water will no longer flow downstream to the 40 million people in the West who rely on the Colorado River.To put it in perspective, this winter both reservoirs were about a quarter full - 25%. In December 1999, Lake Powell was at 88% capacity, and Lake Mead was at 96% capacity.  In 2021, Lower basin states faced their first-ever federally declared water shortage, which directs how much water states can draw from the Colorado River. Deeper cuts were declared this year.Ted Cooke, the general manager for the Central Arizona Project.In June, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton issued an ultimatum to states: Develop a plan to save 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water by next year — roughly one-fifth of their currently allocations—or the federal government will step in.During a panel discussion at last week's convention in Las Vegas, representatives for the seven western states who rely on the Colorado River said reaching a compromise will be their collective priority for the next six months.They agree that the longer it takes to stabilize the river and conserve the water needed to keep the river functional, the more likely reservoir levels will continue to plummet, leaving states with fewer and fewer options.Just last week, all of Southern California was declared to be in a drought emergency by the Metropolitan Water District, the main water supplier for Los Angeles county.Officials for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warned that aridification, the long-term shift to a drier climate, means even less snow runoff is making it to the river each year.Currently, there is nearly $4 billion set aside for the Colorado River that would allow the Bureau of Reclamation to use some funds to pay users to voluntarily forgo water use.“We have to accept that we can not cling to our entitlements or allocations. If they are not there none of it matters,” Mitchell continued. “Folks in the room have to be willing to let us make hard decisions, because this is going to be painful.” Becky Mitchell Colorado Water Conservation BoardSOURCE NM:New Mexico's HSD proposes medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated peopleBY: AUSTIN FISHER - DECEMBER 19, 2022 4:35 AMBeginning in 2024, New Mexico's Medicaid program could start providing medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated people 30 days before they are released, along with a 30-day supply of medication when they leave. The hope is that this will be a step toward reducing the harms of criminalizing substance use disorder, and producing better outcomes.In a 275-page application to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the New Mexico Human Services Department published Friday, HSD says it hopes to ensure formerly incarcerated people stay on their medication after release, and don't commit more crimes, end up in an emergency room or unhoused.At any given time in New Mexico, more than 14,000 people are held in state, local or youth correctional facilities, and nearly 50,000 people churn through local jails in the state each year. according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by ACLU-NM and Disability Rights New Mexico, New Mexico's prison system forces people who are on medication for opioid use disorder, to withdraw from it when they enter prison.The lawsuit cites research showing that someone leaving incarceration is nearly 13 times more likely than the general population to die of an overdose in the first two weeks after their release.HSD wants to get people who are being held in jail before a trial, or who are imprisoned post-conviction, on Medicaid so they can get medication-assisted treatment while inside state prisons, local jails, youth correctional facilities, tribal holding facilities, tribal jails and at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.The department plans to focus on incarcerated people with serious mental health conditions, severe emotional disturbance, substance use disorder, or an intellectual or developmental disability. It estimates 7,500 people per year could benefit.COLORADO SUN:The biggest election 2022 spender in Colorado? Jared Polis — by a long shot.Sandra Fish3:41 AM MST on Dec 15, 2022Democratic Gov. Jared Polis spent $12.6 million of his own money on his successful reelection bid this year, more than any other state-level candidate. May sound like a lot,Polis' 2022 spending, however, didn't come close to the more than $23 million of his own wealth spent in 2018 to win his first gubernatorial campaign. After Gov Polis, the No. 2 state-level political spender in Colorado this year was Total Wine & More at $12 million. That money went toward supporting Proposition 124, an unsuccessful ballot measure that would have let the retail giant open more liquor stores in Colorado.A few more highlights from the final campaign finance reports: Democratic candidates dominated spending on state-level statewide contestsThe Polis campaign spent more than three times the $3.7 million spent by his Republican opponent, who lost by more than 19 percentage points.Polis spent $9 per vote cast in his favor in the general election, less than the $9.72 per vote he spent in the 2018 general election and far less than the nearly $40 per vote he spent winning a four-way primary that year.The Democratic Attorneys General Association's state super PAC spent $2.9 million supporting Phil Weiser against his GOP challenger, John Kellner. In the costliest state Senate contest, Jefferson County-based Senate District 20, Republican developer Tim Walsh loaned his campaign more than $1 million in his loss to Democratic state Rep. Lisa Cutter, who spent just $262,000.Democratic super PACs also outspent their Republican counterparts on state legislative races: All Together Colorado spent more than $11 million helping elect Democratic state Senate candidates, compared with the $8.5 million spent by Senate Majority Fund, which supported Republicans.Natural Medicine Colorado spent $4.46 per vote on Proposition 122, which legalized psilocybin mushrooms and was approved by nearly 54% of voters. Nearly $4.4 million of the total $5.8 million that was spent came from the national nonprofit New Approach and its federal PAC.Healthy School Meals For All Colorado Students spent $1.32 per vote in successfully passing Proposition GG, which eliminated a tax break for wealthy Coloradans so that schools can provide free meals to all students. Numerous nonprofits accounted for the committee's $1.8 million in spending.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Mayor Hancock works to address influx of migrantsBY: LINDSEY TOOMER - DECEMBER 15, 2022 3:37 PMDenver Mayor Michael Hancock has issued an emergency declaration so the city can more easily free up resources to support the ongoing influx of migrants into the city - having already spent upwards of $800,000 in city funds on the efforts.At a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Center Thursday, Hancock said about 700 unhoused migrants had arrived in recent weeks. And he isn't sure how many more the city can expect. The original emergency shelter the city set up at a recreation center hit capacity with 275 people, leading to two more recreation centers being pulled into the effort.Hancock said at the news conference. “This influx of migrants, the unanticipated nature of their arrival, and our current space and staffing challenges have put an immense strain on city resources, to the level where they're on the verge of reaching a breaking point. What I don't want to see is a local humanitarian crisis of unsheltered migrants on our hands because of the lack of resources.”Mayor Hancock noted that most of the people seem to be coming through El Paso, Texas, and while the city has seen groups of migrants arriving for several months, only recently have they started arriving at the current volume and without notice. City officials say the migrants come from Central and South America, including Venezuela. Employees from multiple city agencies are being pulled from their regular duties and “working around the clock” to support them as they arrive, Hancock said. The city is most desperate for support when it comes to shelter space and staffing. Hancock asked that anyone who might have space that can serve as a shelter, or who can volunteer to help, reach out to the city's Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org. He thanked the many city staff, volunteers, nonprofit and faith organizations that have already stepped up to support the city's sheltering and reunification efforts. Hancock also thanked the hundreds of Denver residents who have donated clothing and supplies and asked for their continued patience as the city works through the situation. He said he has been in direct contact with Gov. Jared Polis as well as members of Colorado's federal Congressional delegation to help identify additional resources to help.Mayor Hancock also said, “We are committed to doing what we can for the migrants and the asylum seekers who have come here. But here in Denver and cities all over this country are once again having to respond because of the failure of our Congress and federal government to address a very critical situation … I'm not trying to sound political, but I'm trying to sound pragmatic and practical. This is going to continue to happen, continue to overwhelm cities all over this country until Congress works on fixing the situation.”Denver first opened an emergency shelter at an undisclosed recreation center on Dec. 6. There's an ongoing need for donations and local faith-based groups and nonprofits are continuing to assist the city with its efforts to support the migrants. The city has established a drop-off location for physical donations at Iglesia Ciudad de Dios located at 5255 W Warren Ave. in Denver. Donations are being accepted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.The city released a list of needed items, and noted that the list could change based on supply and demand:Coats (men's S and M, women's M) Pants (waist 30-33) SocksUnderwearWinter apparel (hats, gloves, scarves, boots)Children's clothing for ages 10 and younger Overall, the city said there is a high demand for new clothing for adults sizes small through large, with a special need for medium-sized clothing and winter weather clothing.The city is also asking local faith-based groups, non-profits and private sector partners to reach out if they are able to support its efforts by contacting the Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: The Roots, with support from Big KRIT: Tuesday December 27 at Denver's Mission Ballroom. GA tickets are $60 and available at axs.com. The Roots then play San Francisco on Thursday December 29, and Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. In 2023, their only U.S. show is in Chicago, March 18. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Colorado Sun, 9NEWS Denver, Nevada Current, Colorado Newsline, Source NM, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Song playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Go to heartlandpod.com for information on all our political podcasts, and a link to support our work on Patreon. Sign up as an Official PODhead for just $5 per month to access all our premium podcast segments and political writing. To join the conversation on Twitter, find us at THE Heartland POD. Alright! Let's get into it: NEVADA CURRENT: Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful'BY JENIFFER SOLIS - MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022 5:25 AMWater authorities in the Western U.S. don't have a crystal ball, but rapidly receding reservoirs uncovering sunken boats and other debris lost in their depths decades ago give a clear view of the hard choices ahead.If western states do not agree on a plan to safeguard the Colorado River — the source of the region's vitality — there won't be enough water for anyone.Water managers, researchers, agricultural producers and others from across the drought-stricken river basin met in Las Vegas last week for the Colorado River Water Users Association annual convention to face hard truths about the state of the river and historically-low levels of its biggest reservoirs.Two decades of drought and poor planning have caused the river's biggest reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — to drop to their lowest collective volume since they were filled.  Rebecca Mitchell, director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board said “Time is not on our side. Hydrology is not on our side. That's the frightening reality Every day that passes this problem gets harder and harder to solve.”The water could drop below what's needed to generate power as soon as next year, according to water experts. If nothing is done  there is a real possibility water levels in both reservoirs will drop so low in the next two years that water will no longer flow downstream to the 40 million people in the West who rely on the Colorado River.To put it in perspective, this winter both reservoirs were about a quarter full - 25%. In December 1999, Lake Powell was at 88% capacity, and Lake Mead was at 96% capacity.  In 2021, Lower basin states faced their first-ever federally declared water shortage, which directs how much water states can draw from the Colorado River. Deeper cuts were declared this year.Ted Cooke, the general manager for the Central Arizona Project.In June, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton issued an ultimatum to states: Develop a plan to save 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water by next year — roughly one-fifth of their currently allocations—or the federal government will step in.During a panel discussion at last week's convention in Las Vegas, representatives for the seven western states who rely on the Colorado River said reaching a compromise will be their collective priority for the next six months.They agree that the longer it takes to stabilize the river and conserve the water needed to keep the river functional, the more likely reservoir levels will continue to plummet, leaving states with fewer and fewer options.Just last week, all of Southern California was declared to be in a drought emergency by the Metropolitan Water District, the main water supplier for Los Angeles county.Officials for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warned that aridification, the long-term shift to a drier climate, means even less snow runoff is making it to the river each year.Currently, there is nearly $4 billion set aside for the Colorado River that would allow the Bureau of Reclamation to use some funds to pay users to voluntarily forgo water use.“We have to accept that we can not cling to our entitlements or allocations. If they are not there none of it matters,” Mitchell continued. “Folks in the room have to be willing to let us make hard decisions, because this is going to be painful.” Becky Mitchell Colorado Water Conservation BoardSOURCE NM:New Mexico's HSD proposes medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated peopleBY: AUSTIN FISHER - DECEMBER 19, 2022 4:35 AMBeginning in 2024, New Mexico's Medicaid program could start providing medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated people 30 days before they are released, along with a 30-day supply of medication when they leave. The hope is that this will be a step toward reducing the harms of criminalizing substance use disorder, and producing better outcomes.In a 275-page application to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the New Mexico Human Services Department published Friday, HSD says it hopes to ensure formerly incarcerated people stay on their medication after release, and don't commit more crimes, end up in an emergency room or unhoused.At any given time in New Mexico, more than 14,000 people are held in state, local or youth correctional facilities, and nearly 50,000 people churn through local jails in the state each year. according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by ACLU-NM and Disability Rights New Mexico, New Mexico's prison system forces people who are on medication for opioid use disorder, to withdraw from it when they enter prison.The lawsuit cites research showing that someone leaving incarceration is nearly 13 times more likely than the general population to die of an overdose in the first two weeks after their release.HSD wants to get people who are being held in jail before a trial, or who are imprisoned post-conviction, on Medicaid so they can get medication-assisted treatment while inside state prisons, local jails, youth correctional facilities, tribal holding facilities, tribal jails and at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.The department plans to focus on incarcerated people with serious mental health conditions, severe emotional disturbance, substance use disorder, or an intellectual or developmental disability. It estimates 7,500 people per year could benefit.COLORADO SUN:The biggest election 2022 spender in Colorado? Jared Polis — by a long shot.Sandra Fish3:41 AM MST on Dec 15, 2022Democratic Gov. Jared Polis spent $12.6 million of his own money on his successful reelection bid this year, more than any other state-level candidate. May sound like a lot,Polis' 2022 spending, however, didn't come close to the more than $23 million of his own wealth spent in 2018 to win his first gubernatorial campaign. After Gov Polis, the No. 2 state-level political spender in Colorado this year was Total Wine & More at $12 million. That money went toward supporting Proposition 124, an unsuccessful ballot measure that would have let the retail giant open more liquor stores in Colorado.A few more highlights from the final campaign finance reports: Democratic candidates dominated spending on state-level statewide contestsThe Polis campaign spent more than three times the $3.7 million spent by his Republican opponent, who lost by more than 19 percentage points.Polis spent $9 per vote cast in his favor in the general election, less than the $9.72 per vote he spent in the 2018 general election and far less than the nearly $40 per vote he spent winning a four-way primary that year.The Democratic Attorneys General Association's state super PAC spent $2.9 million supporting Phil Weiser against his GOP challenger, John Kellner. In the costliest state Senate contest, Jefferson County-based Senate District 20, Republican developer Tim Walsh loaned his campaign more than $1 million in his loss to Democratic state Rep. Lisa Cutter, who spent just $262,000.Democratic super PACs also outspent their Republican counterparts on state legislative races: All Together Colorado spent more than $11 million helping elect Democratic state Senate candidates, compared with the $8.5 million spent by Senate Majority Fund, which supported Republicans.Natural Medicine Colorado spent $4.46 per vote on Proposition 122, which legalized psilocybin mushrooms and was approved by nearly 54% of voters. Nearly $4.4 million of the total $5.8 million that was spent came from the national nonprofit New Approach and its federal PAC.Healthy School Meals For All Colorado Students spent $1.32 per vote in successfully passing Proposition GG, which eliminated a tax break for wealthy Coloradans so that schools can provide free meals to all students. Numerous nonprofits accounted for the committee's $1.8 million in spending.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Mayor Hancock works to address influx of migrantsBY: LINDSEY TOOMER - DECEMBER 15, 2022 3:37 PMDenver Mayor Michael Hancock has issued an emergency declaration so the city can more easily free up resources to support the ongoing influx of migrants into the city - having already spent upwards of $800,000 in city funds on the efforts.At a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Center Thursday, Hancock said about 700 unhoused migrants had arrived in recent weeks. And he isn't sure how many more the city can expect. The original emergency shelter the city set up at a recreation center hit capacity with 275 people, leading to two more recreation centers being pulled into the effort.Hancock said at the news conference. “This influx of migrants, the unanticipated nature of their arrival, and our current space and staffing challenges have put an immense strain on city resources, to the level where they're on the verge of reaching a breaking point. What I don't want to see is a local humanitarian crisis of unsheltered migrants on our hands because of the lack of resources.”Mayor Hancock noted that most of the people seem to be coming through El Paso, Texas, and while the city has seen groups of migrants arriving for several months, only recently have they started arriving at the current volume and without notice. City officials say the migrants come from Central and South America, including Venezuela. Employees from multiple city agencies are being pulled from their regular duties and “working around the clock” to support them as they arrive, Hancock said. The city is most desperate for support when it comes to shelter space and staffing. Hancock asked that anyone who might have space that can serve as a shelter, or who can volunteer to help, reach out to the city's Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org. He thanked the many city staff, volunteers, nonprofit and faith organizations that have already stepped up to support the city's sheltering and reunification efforts. Hancock also thanked the hundreds of Denver residents who have donated clothing and supplies and asked for their continued patience as the city works through the situation. He said he has been in direct contact with Gov. Jared Polis as well as members of Colorado's federal Congressional delegation to help identify additional resources to help.Mayor Hancock also said, “We are committed to doing what we can for the migrants and the asylum seekers who have come here. But here in Denver and cities all over this country are once again having to respond because of the failure of our Congress and federal government to address a very critical situation … I'm not trying to sound political, but I'm trying to sound pragmatic and practical. This is going to continue to happen, continue to overwhelm cities all over this country until Congress works on fixing the situation.”Denver first opened an emergency shelter at an undisclosed recreation center on Dec. 6. There's an ongoing need for donations and local faith-based groups and nonprofits are continuing to assist the city with its efforts to support the migrants. The city has established a drop-off location for physical donations at Iglesia Ciudad de Dios located at 5255 W Warren Ave. in Denver. Donations are being accepted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.The city released a list of needed items, and noted that the list could change based on supply and demand:Coats (men's S and M, women's M) Pants (waist 30-33) SocksUnderwearWinter apparel (hats, gloves, scarves, boots)Children's clothing for ages 10 and younger Overall, the city said there is a high demand for new clothing for adults sizes small through large, with a special need for medium-sized clothing and winter weather clothing.The city is also asking local faith-based groups, non-profits and private sector partners to reach out if they are able to support its efforts by contacting the Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: The Roots, with support from Big KRIT: Tuesday December 27 at Denver's Mission Ballroom. GA tickets are $60 and available at axs.com. The Roots then play San Francisco on Thursday December 29, and Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. In 2023, their only U.S. show is in Chicago, March 18. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Colorado Sun, 9NEWS Denver, Nevada Current, Colorado Newsline, Source NM, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Thirty degrees colder today than yesterday! Quick recap of yesterday's Biden divisive speech. Then - CO Attorney General candidate John Kellner joins us five days ahead of election day. We talk about his idiot opponent, Marine background, stance on fentanyl, opponent's car theft stance and SB 217 and more. Next up, CO CD-7 Republican candidate Erik Aaland joins us with his final push for votes - DO NOT let Colorado's jagged, poison little SIS pill Brittany get into Congress! We wrap the hour with the trailer for "The Descendants" from 2011 - we'll review tomorrow evening about 640pMT.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting is underway in Colorado, and ballots are due on Election Day by 7 pm. As a reminder, Election Day is Nov. 8, which is less than two weeks away.Proposition FF: If approved, Proposition FF would raise the money needed to provide free school lunches at all public schools in Colorado.Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General Incumbent: Colorado voters are deciding this election whether to keep incumbent candidate Phil Weisner in the State Attorney General seat or bring in challenger John Kellner. KUNC's Beau Baker spoke with Weiser about what he's been doing on the job. Their conversation begins with how the state is distributing opioid settlement funds to help stem a major drug crisis.John Kellner, Colorado Attorney General Challenger: KUNC reached out to Republican candidate John Jellner several times but did not hear back.Kellner currently serves as a district attorney for the 8th judicial district, which includes Arapahoe, Douglas Elbert and Lincoln Counties. His platform centers largely around public safety and cracking down on crime. If he's elected, he wants to use the Attorney General; 's office to deal with high rates of fentanyl misuse, violent crime and cart theft.Kellner supports the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. He is in favor of abortion being dictated by states, as opposed to the federal government. In Colorado, he said he will uphold abortion access because it's codified in state law ad does not support a federal abortion ban.Kellner has also rejected claims that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent and has said that former President Donald Trump holds some responsibility for the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show by Blue Dot Sessions.Colorado Edition is hosted by Yoselin Meza Miranda and produced by the KUNC newsroom, led by news director Sean Corcoran. Web was edited by digital editor Megan Manata. The mission of Colorado Edition is to deepen understanding of life in Northern Colorado through authentic conversation and storytelling. It's available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Colorado Edition is made possible with support from our KUNC members. Thank you!

John Kellner, Republican candidate for Attorney General, joins the show. Jimmy then discusses his latest column on Sen. Michael Bennet's 'Big Short' and takes listener calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kellner, Republican candidate for Attorney General, joins the show. Jimmy then discusses his latest column on Sen. Michael Bennet's 'Big Short' and takes listener calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Colorado's all-important attorney general race, Republican candidate John Kellner tangles with incumbent Democrat Phil Weiser in a 9 News Denver debate. He joins Dan to reflect on the exchange and assess where he feels the race is headed. Dan also asks listeners which mid-term election race is most important on the Colorado ballot.

In a stunning moment on MSNBC, gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D-GA) says the quiet part out loud about her stance that women should be able to use abortion as a form of birth control if they can't afford to take care of the child. Also, 9 News in Denver hosted a debate between incumbent Democrat attorney general Phil Weiser and Republican challenger John Kellner. Dan breaks down the highlights.

Rundown -    Luke Cranor - 20:08   ROAD RAGE featuring sound from George Brauchler and John Kellner - 01:33:25   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 02:28:02   "Tarred and Feathered" by Dave Gunders - 02:47:27   NoCo lucky land inheritor Steve Wells brags about spending $11 million dollars to help the GOP defeat Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser. He hired George Brauchler to do voiceover. Brauchler reciprocates by praising Wells' ads against Weiser. https://coloradosun.com/2022/09/18/who-is-steve-wells-colorado-rancher/   One huge problem though. As demonstrated with sound, Wells' ad distorts Weiser's voice. Listen to the evidence. They sped Weiser's voice up to make him sound effeminate and high pitched. Brauchler got beat by Weiser for AG four years ago. Brauchler backs John Kellner, his 18th JD DA successor, to take AG out now.    The Brauchler/Kellner/Wells campaign attacks AG Weiser as ineffectual when it comes to crimes afflicting Colorado such as car thefts, fentanyl, and road rage. Colorado voters are right to worry about crime but the best crime-fighters should be on the field fighting crime in the courts of Colorado's biggest cities. https://coloradosun.com/2022/10/10/silverman-attorney-general-weiser-opinion/   Is John Kellner doing a good job fighting crime in the 18th Judicial District? Colorado's most populous judicial district contains Parker, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, most of Aurora, and many more municipalities. Crime is up there and most places. But with regard to road rage, how has Kellner performed?   On 2-26-22, Luke Cranor was a law abiding father of four who was returning with wife and daughters from an evening of mini-golf when he encountered an aggressive driver going east on County Line Road. The lady grew furious at Luke who had passed her prior to them reaching a red light. That's when the lady hit Luke's new truck from behind. https://monsterminigolf.com/denver/   Luke got out of his truck to examine the damage. He looked at the raging woman and watched in horror as she re-initiated further contact, repeatedly ramming his new truck with his family inside. Luke got a video of the woman and her Jeep and the license plate before he got back in his car and called 911.   Then the lady took off, east on County Line, trying to shake Luke Cranor who was following her and alerting various jurisdictions as they passed through. Fortunately and finally, dutiful Douglas County Sheriffs pulled over the lady. You can watch what happened next right here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg5fONxEa1Q   The lady produced her Parker Colorado police credential; she was their victim-advocate and told many different stories. After first denying she consumed alcohol, she admitted to margarita drinking at Los Dos Potrillos. After first falsely accusing Luke Cranor of backing into her at that red light on County Line Road, she admitted that was wrong.   DCSD charged the lady via summons and complaint with Reckless Driving, Criminal Mischief and Hit & Run. Weeks later, Luke Cranor was shocked to learn John Kellner's DA's Office dismissed the case without even speaking to him. Cranor pushed back to a deputy DA, and when not satisfied, Luke Cranor had a recorded phone call with one of Kellner's senior supervising prosecutors.    Road rage is horrible. Colorado has the third highest rate of any state in the nation according to radio host George Brauchler, former 18th JD DA, and predecessor/mentor of John Kellner. DA-Elect Kellner was a terrific guest on Episode 24 of this show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-24-happy-hanukkah/id1522579679?i=1000502187957   Brauchler put on a noteworthy hour a few weeks ago in which he and his listeners condemned Road Rage and the liberals who were deemed most at fault. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brauchler-9-19-22-8am/id1504024153?i=1000579944518 Luke Cranor is no liberal. He's a Missouri conservative who favors law and order candidates.   Luke Cranor is outraged at what he regards as John Kellner's refusal to right this wrong of letting the connected lady road rager off. He's been protesting at AG candidate debates. Listen to Luke Cranor and decide if he is correct or John Kellner is correct about how to handle this lady's road rage.    Show Troubadour Dave Gunders always delivers with his original music and produces the especially apt and fun song called Tarred and Feathered, referencing an old form of punitive justice since abandoned. Mess with a fathers' wife and daughters and most good men will react – as has Luke Cranor. https://soundcloud.com/dave-gunders/tarred-and-feathered   Law and order is on the table as Dave Gunders and the host discuss the latest January 6 Committee hearing and the subpoena of the former president who led the coup/insurrection and still leads the Republican party of which Brauchler and Kellner are members. Can the Rule of Law survive the MAGA-party? Doubtful. Can the Rule of Law defeat MAGA? Hope so.

We begin with great excitement about a guest we have confirmed for tomorrow starting at 4pMT. It is one of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. Then - a tribute to Angela Lansbury, who passed today at 96. AG "Fentanyl" Phil Weiser out with a new (goober) attack ad against John Kellner. We ask the cliche question on-air and via Twitter: is it Colo-RAD-oh or Colo-ROD-oh? (Steffan says the latter and that it's "Coloradan") The now former President, LA City Council stepped down, but she is still in hot water for saying "changito" about a black boy ("little monkey" in Spanish.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime takes a front seat this hour.  George starts with GOP CD 7 candidate Erik Aadland and then talks with AG candidate John Kellner about crime.  Kellner discusses a new data driven tool to help target those crimes where people are most likely to re-offend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kellner joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Attorney General, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.johnkellner.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

John Kellner joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Attorney General, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.johnkellner.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

John Kellner continues his strong campaign for attorney general with an unwavering stance on battling rampant crime in Colorado, while incumbent Phil Weiser and other Democrats try to run away from the issue entirely.

Jeff interviews John Kellner, Republican candidate for Colorado Attorney General. El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder joins the program to give his enthusiasric endorsement of Roybal. They discuss the major issues issues facing law enforcement.

As America burns with inflation, President Biden fiddles by celebrating his colossal boondoggle spending bill with the so-called 'Inflation Reduction Act.' Also, Ryan pinch-hits for the final half hour and revisits Dan's conversation with John Kellner on Monday after his sterling debate performance against incumbent Democrat attorney general Phil Weiser.

In another debate between the candidates for attorney general, incumbent Democrat Phil Weiser gives and absolutely weak and evasive answer when John Kellner asks if he is indeed the state's top law enforcement official - as the current attorney general's website says, verbatim.

Is the Colorado Attorney General the Top Law Enforcement Official in the state?  AG Phil Weiser says so on his website but he avoids the issue during a recent debate with GOP opponent John Kellner.  John joins the show and George plays audio from the debate showing how Weiser wants to have it both ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a shocking development, Mark Zuckerberg admits to Joe Rogan that Facebook essentially throttled distribution of the Hunter Biden laptop story weeks before the 2020 election after receiving a warning on imminent 'Russian disinformation' from the FBI. KBB and Ryan discuss why this act was so egregious, as the FBI was in possession of said laptop and knew full well it was authentic - right before the New York Post broke the story. Also, GOP candidate for attorney general John Kellner highlights the devastating effects of the fentanyl epidemic in Colorado.

The D.A. of the 18th Judicial District, John Kellner, joins George to talk about a national program that is stopping human trafficking and sex crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican candidate for state attorney general John Kellner answers questions about abortion access, public safety, and other issues. Then, we get perspective as the NFL finalizes the sale of the Broncos to an ownership group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton. And voters may get to decide if wine should be sold in grocery stores.

Republican candidate for state attorney general John Kellner answers questions about abortion access, public safety, and other issues. Then, we get perspective as the NFL finalizes the sale of the Broncos to an ownership group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton. And voters may get to decide if wine should be sold in grocery stores.

Was the Colorado Attorney General telling the truth?  George fact checks AG Phil Weiser on comments he made during a recent candidate forum.  Hear what Phil said, the response from his opponent, John Kellner, and then George drops the receipts. Next, weekend host Jimmy Sengenberger joins George to examine the failed recount effort by Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a shorter version of the meat from the first hour of the show.  Description is below. What did Colorado AG Phil Weiser and his representatives say and when did they say it?  After some questions uncovered during a recent candidate "forum" between Weiser and his GOP opponent John Kellner, their were some questions about fact.  George has the receipts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did Colorado AG Phil Weiser and his representatives say and when did they say it?  After some questions uncovered during a recent candidate "forum" between Weiser and his GOP opponent John Kellner, their were some questions about fact.  George has the receipts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a candidate forum in Aurora on Tuesday night, District Attorney John Kellner (18th) put Attorney General Phil Weiser on the spot with regard to ethics concerns on accepting payment for travel expenses to Hawaii from the very Big Pharma company he was taking legal action against. Weiser's only defense was to deflect and try to explain why John needed to do his homework on how corruption works in politics. John joins Dan to recap that and other issues discussed in the debate and how they will help shape his campaign. Also, Dan explains why the Democrat celebration over a pro-abortion win in Kansas on a ballot measure is premature and not a true read on what's in store for the November mid-terms.

At a candidate forum in Aurora on Tuesday night, District Attorney John Kellner (18th) put Attorney General Phil Weiser on the spot with regard to ethics concerns on accepting payment for travel expenses to Hawaii from the very Big Pharma company he was taking legal action against. Weiser's only defense was to deflect and try to explain why John needed to do his homework on how corruption works in politics. John joins Dan to recap that and other issues discussed in the debate and how they will help shape his campaign.

GOP Attorney General hopeful John Kellner joins George to talk about the AG candidate forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Phil Weiser declined Dan's open invitation to appear on the program to clarify, explain, or provide context to his remarks caught on camera, in which he said a perpetrator should be held on a high bond amount only 'after someone commits a third or fourth car theft in three months.' His Republican challenger John Kellner reacts to those comments and makes his case for unseating Weiser in November's election. Also, Vice President Kamala Harris says in a meeting commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act, 'I am Kamala Harris, my pronouns are she and her, and I am a woman sittin gat the table wearing a blue suit.' What is the consequence of our American leaders using gender pronouns on the world stage to appease Lefitsts?

Attorney General Phil Weiser declined Dan's open invitation to appear on the program to clarify, explain, or provide context to his remarks caught on camera, in which he said a perpetrator should be held on a high bond amount only 'after someone commits a third or fourth car theft in three months.' His Republican challenger John Kellner reacts to those comments and makes his case for unseating Weiser in November's election.

John Kellner, 18th District Attorney and Republican candidate for attorney general, conducted a joint press conference with the DEA on Wednesday morning, sharing details about a recent large fentanyl bust where 200,000 pills were confiscated. He'll talk to Dan about the connection of this crime to other criminal enterprises across the state.

Dr. Kenneth Finn of Colorado Springs appeared on 'The Ingraham Angle' Wednesday night to discuss the dangers of elevated THC levels in modern marijuana products, and the potential links to psychosis and psychotic behavior in young people who use and abuse the drugs at those high dosages. Potentially, including mass shooters like in the deadly Uvalde and Highland Park incidents. He joins Dan for an in-depth conversation on the topic. Also, John Kellner, 18th District Attorney and Republican candidate for attorney general, conducted a joint press conference with the DEA on Wednesday morning, sharing details about a recent large fentanyl bust where 200,000 pills were confiscated. He'll talk to Dan about the connection of this crime to other criminal enterprises across the state.

Get ready for more car-bicycle accidents, more injuries, more deaths, and higher car insurance premiums as Governor Jared Polis gave the green light to cyclists to blow through red lights and stop signs by signing a bicycle right-of-way bill into law on Wednesday. Dan anticipates lawsuits galore and mass confusion on the roadways, as drivers are either completely unaware of the new law or uncertain how to treat intersections with bicycles flying through them at the cyclist's own discretion. In theory, those on bikes are expected to treat stop lights as stop signs, while yielding at stop signs, but this sudden blurry gray area will leave all encounters at intersections open to interpretation in the eye of the beholder.Also, John Kellner tells Dan that in cases involving felony possession of hard drugs prior to decriminalization in Colorado, just 11 of 756 charged served prison time (1.46%), rest avoided criminal record through diversion program for addicts. The district attorney for the state's 18th judicial district continues his fight to make possession of fentanyl - in any amount - a felony under state law. A fight he intends to take all the way to the Attorney General's office, in his challenge of Phil Weiser on the ballot this fall.

John Kellner, GOP candidate for attorney general, highlights absurdly lenient fentanyl laws on the books in Colorado with Dan, and maps out the destruction and devastation the opioid epidemic is causing families in the state and nationwide.

In the second hour of today's show, we're joined by Deborah Flora, a candidate for US Senate, as well as John Kellner, a candidate for Colorado Attorney General.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today's show, we're joined by Deborah Flora, a candidate for US Senate, as well as John Kellner, a candidate for Colorado Attorney General. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kellner joins Dan to discuss Colorado's opioid epidemic and the crime, death, and despair that comes with it - one of the cornerstone issues in his law and order reform agenda as he runs for Attorney General in the state. Also, President Biden announces financial sanctions against Russia and its oligarchs in the wake of Vladimir Putin's declaration of independence for two eastern regions of Ukraine. Will they inflict the intended effect, or will Putin simply take it in stride and invade even further into a neighboring sovereign nation?

In the final hour of today's show, we're joined by John Kellner, GOP candidate for Attorney General and 18th Judicial District Attorney as well as answering some of your calls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of today's show, we're joined by John Kellner, GOP candidate for Attorney General and 18th Judicial District Attorney as well as answering some of your calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kellner, D.A. fpr the 18th judicial district, enters the race as Republican candidate for Attorney General to challenge Democrat incumbent Phil Weiser in the upcoming 2022 election, calling out the current A.G. on skyrocketing crime rates in Colorado. He joins Dan to discuss his decision to run.

District Attorney John Kellner (18th Judicial District) comments on pending legislation in the Colorado General Assembly designed to close legal loopholes pertaining to hate crimes in the state. Dan calls Governor Jared Polis and House Speaker Alec Garnett to task for watering down an anti-drug bill that would have imposed regulation of THC levels in recreational marijuana.

In the wake of a seven-person massacre that included the gunman himself in Colorado Springs on Sunday, Gazette reporter Olivia Prentzel joins Dan to discuss the very latest on the story. District Attorney John Kellner (18th Judicial District) appears on the program to discuss the issue of homeless tent villages appearing on the neighborhood lawns of Park Hill residents, and the legal remedies potentially available to those homeowners.

John Kellner, District Attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District, gives his legal perspective as a prosecutor on the potential implications of Senate Bill 21-182 ('Concerning School Discipline'). Danny Moore joins Dan to give his first on-air comments reacting to his removal as chair of Colorado's Congressional Redistricting Committee for posts he made on Facebook pertaining to the 2020 Election and its legitimacy.

Jimmy begins with opening thoughts on Friday's Supreme Court decision not to move forward with Texas's lawsuit against four other states. He then talks with John Kellner, District Attorney-elect for the 18th Judicial District, after his recount victory!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kellner joins the show to talk about his race to win the 18th Judicial District Attorney office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're Fired! A record number of Americans decided not to vote for Donald Trump.  Show today features electoral reactions of some friends of The Craig Silverman Show.   Welcome back Denver suburban mother and GOP legislative candidate Samantha Koch.   We talk about the election where she and her hero Donald Trump were on the same ballot.    Laura Chapin returns for a record third visit. This bright veteran Dem political operative returns to tell us what pleased and displeased her this election.  Spoiler alert. Laura is happy!   Our votes had a profound impact on Craig's Lawyers' Lounge expert Amy Padden who ran for the big job of DA in the 18th JD. Right now, it looks like her GOP opponent John Kellner may have won by coming from way behind when some late DougCo votes emerged. Amy's reaction is must listening.   Our Troubadour Dave Gunders has the perfect song for this consequential time in American History.  Listen to Hard of Understanding and consider how it applies to our pandemic and electoral issues.   Meteorologist Marty Coniglio let Donald Trump incite him to toss his brilliant TV weathercaster career for a loop.  Marty gets asked whether it was worth it. And you too get to be the judge.   Attorney/columnist Mario Nicolais is dedicated to stopping Team Trump's efforts to avert the voters' verdict and we discuss upcoming court battles.  We also have a candid and needed talk about Rudy Giuliani, Mario's former hero, and current star in Borat. Enjoy.   Rundown-  Amy Padden in Craig's Lawyer's Lounge - 00:04:13 Dave Gunders - 00:20:31 Samantha Koch - 00:31:09 Marty Coniglio - 01:00:09 Laura Chapin - 01:43:17 Mario Nicolais - 01:55:54

George interviews John Kellner, Suzanne Staiert, and Michael Fields. Topics include local judicial and State Senate elections, as well as Amendment B. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-studio is guest Marshall Dawson, President of Liberty Toastmasters-North. Marshall and Kim talk to various members of Liberty Toastmasters (toastmasters.com) from both the North and Denver clubs regarding Amendments and Propositions appearing on the November ballot. John Kellner, District Attorney for the 18th District, joins Kim to discuss the importance of School Resource Officer's (SROs) in schools.  The post Liberty Toastmasters: A Discussion on the November Ballot appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.

Jimmy talks with Steve House, Republican candidate to take back CD-6 from incumbent Jason Crow. Then, John Kellner, GOP nominee for the 18th Judicial District Attorney to replace outgoing DA George Brauchler, rejoins Jimmy to discuss his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 4, 2019 Chuck Vogel was struck and killed by a hit & run driver. Chief Deputy DA John Kellner joins George to discuss the verdict in court on Aug 28.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Brad Beck, founder of Liberty Toastmasters, converses with Kim on the importance of dusting off the question “Why?” John Kellner, District Attorney Candidate for Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties, discusses escalating crime in the Denver metro area; headlines are shouting out criminal activity increases at a rapid pace. The post The Question is “Why?” appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.

Jason McBride reviews charitable giving in America. John Kellner, candidate for District 18 District Attorney (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties), agrees with Kim that this is a “time for choosing.”  The post Charitable Giving in America and the CARES Act appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.

Guest Sally Pipes, author and healthcare expert with the Pacific Research Institute (pacificresearch.org), examines healthcare policy with Kim. John Kellner, candidate for District Attorney for Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, examines community safety with Kim. John Kellner, candidate for District Attorney for Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, examines community safety with Kim.   The post Obamacare Doesn’t Work appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.

Full Interview with Colorado 18th Judicial District Attorney Candidate John Kellner from the July 1, 2020 episode of The Steffan Tubbs Show on 710 KNUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Levine discusses the affordability of buying a home as interest rates continue to be at record lows. John Kellner, 18th District DA candidate (johnkellner.com), examines Colorado Senate Bill 20-217, Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity. The post Colorado Senate Bill 20-217, Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.

Dr. Brian Domitrovic, economic historian and colleague of Larry Kudlow (director of President Trump's National Economic Council), joins Kim to discuss unprecedented levels of unemployment, bailouts, the HEROES Act, Federalism, and universal based income. John Kellner, District Attorney candidate for Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties, is running for office because he firmly believes in the rule of law. Kim asks Jason McBride what happened to Pier One, a favorite store of hers.  The post Th Economy and the COVID-19 Response appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.

Tom Petrie with Petrie Partners converses with Kim on the oil market.  People are in the process of appreciating and recognizing the importance of reliable energy. John Kellner, DA candidate for the 18th Judicial District covering Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, joins Kim to discuss public safety, especially during this mandated COVID-19 isolation.  The post The Future of Oil After COVID-19 appeared first on The Kim Monson Show.