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In this week’s newsletter, Kathleen shares the latest date of her popular class, Citizen’s Guide to Civic Involvement. Nash updates readers on fiscal budgetary changes. Lastly, Rob shares a piece from TownHall on former President Biden’s disastrous Special Counsel testimony.  

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.

Helen Raleigh escaped Communist China for the promise of America. She found an America obsessed with racial victim ideology for every minority except, surprisingly, for Asians. What about their history of oppression?

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill has just passed House and is on its way to the Senate. This will gut renewable energy subsidies, but will that end up saving Coloradans on their energy bills? PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.

Mandy & Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about the current events and have an interview with the award winning actor Gary Sinise.

The advances in artificial intelligence are happening quickly. It can help our lives in many ways, but will there be a point in which it starts to harm us? Twisted View hosts Leland Conway, Ben Allbright, and Christian Toto discuss this and more.