Another Bleak Fiscal Outlook on the Horizon for Colorado

In this week’s newsletter, Kathleen dives into her hit class on how to get off the couch and onto a local board or commission. Nash offers a sobering take in Complete Colorado on the state’s looming budget mess. Dave breaks down a recent US Supreme Court ruling, and Rob asks the big question: will the US Supreme Court keep reeling power away from the so-called Deep State and back into the hands of the people?

We welcomed our summer interns in our Future Leaders program. Over the course of the summer, they will learn what it is like to work at a think tank and how they can continue to make a difference when their internship ends.

If you know someone who would be interested in joining our Future Leaders program, please reach out to Kathleen Chandler.

How does a conservative college student survive on today's progressive university campus? A former intern in our Future Leaders program, Joelle Webb, wrote a book to tell her progressive friends why she values what she does.

Some Colorado News Publications have a particular framing on energy stories in the state. Is there a bias and what way does it lean? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this with Cory Gaines from the Colorado Accountability Project.

Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics, including women's health with Colorado State Senator Lisa Frizell.

A recent article ranked the safest and most dangerous places to go to for vacations. How does Colorado fit in? Twisted View Hosts Leland Conway, Ben Allbright, and Christian Toto discuss this and more.

Did you know 49% of the voters in Colorado are unaffiliated? Have you ever wondered why? Hear from the experts at Independence Institute talk about the issues important to Colorado and how to bring some sanity to this increasingly leftist state.

Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.

PowerGab focuses on unique energy issues facing Colorado. Hosted by Amy Cooke, Independence Institute's Energy and Environmental Policy Center Director, and Jake Fogleman, Director of Policy. PowerGab tackles the complexities of energy policy and solutions for a broad audience to educate and illuminate all while having a few laughs along the way.

Mandy and Deb Show is your go-to source for sharp wit, candid conversations, and unfiltered takes on the latest issues shaping Colorado and beyond. Hosted by seasoned radio host Mandy Connell and policy pro Deb Flora, the show blends humor, insight, and a healthy dose of common sense as the duo tackles politics, culture, and everything in between.

Twisted View is a raw, unfiltered roundtable where men say what they mean and mean what they say. Hosted by Leland Conway, Ben Allbright, Marc Mager, and Willie B, this testosterone-fueled series brings a male perspective to the madness of modern Colorado. From rising crime to failed homelessness policies and environmental overreach, Twisted View exposes the real consequences of local legislation—no apologies, no political correctness. If you're tired of sanitized commentary, this is your show.

This podcast includes several series of commentaries about the Constitution. Each series will cover a different aspect of the document. This series thumbnails the lives of 14 American Founders and their specific contributions to the Constitution. It covers both well-known Founders, such as James Madison, and those who are lesser known, but who exercised an out-sized influence.